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First Class Europe 2011: Best of Turkey 2011
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 Tour Type: Eastern MediterraneanBrochure Type: First Class Europe 2011Turkey is a historical and cultural crossroads best experienced through the Trojan Horse in Troy, health spas in Hierapolis, the 'Whirling Dervishes', Istanbul's elaborately decorated Blue Mosque, Ankara's museums and castles, Pamukkale's Cotton Castle springs and Gallipoli's mysterious Anzac Cove. Sightseeing Highlights- Gallipoli See Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
- Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient city. See the Wooden Horse.
- Pergamon Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre.
- Ephesus Visit the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsius, the Gymnasium and Temple of Hadrian. Visit the Virgin Mary's stone cottage.
- Pamukkale Visit the 'Cotton Castle' springs.
- Hierapolis Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.
- Antalya Orientation of this Mediterranean resort includes the Archaeological Museum.
- Perge and Aspendos Visit these Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities.
- Konya Sightseeing including the Mevlana Museum of the Whirling Dervishes and Karatay Tile Museum.
- Cappadocia Visit the underground city of Sarhatli, and an excursion to Urgup and Goreme. Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum and pottery making in Avanos.
- Ankara Sightseeing includes views of Ankara Castle, a visit to the Museum of Anatolian Civilisation and Ataturk's Mausoleum.
- Gordion See the Earth Tumulus and visit the excavations.
- Bursa Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque.
- Istanbul Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and its treasury section, Museum of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Dining Highlights- 13 buffet breakfasts.
- 10 three-course or open-buffet dinners.
- 'Be My Guest' lunch in an Ottoman style house.
- Farewell Dinner on your final night in Istanbul.
First Class Travel Highlights- First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities.
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included.
- Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
- The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
- Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale and Yalova to Istanbul.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents and Welcome on Tour book with map.
- Airport transfers are provided on Day 1 and Day 14, conditions apply.
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| Call (330) 896-7090 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10565058 | | Trafalgar Tours | | Offer valid through 3/31/2012 | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Istanbul. | | Day 2 | Istanbul | ARRIVE ISTANBUL: Welcome to one of the most interesting and dynamic cities in the world - Istanbul! You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, attend a Welcome Briefing with your Tour Director and meet fellow travelling companions.
Dedeman Istanbul/Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) | | Day 3 | Canakkale | ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE: Drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula. See Anzac Cove and visit the poignant Lone Pine Cemetery, the Dardanelles and Canakkale. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Kolin (Superior First Class) | | Day 4 | Izmir | CANAKKALE - TROY - IZMIR (SMYRNA): In Troy, see the famous and legendary Wooden Horse before a visit to the Asclepion Medical Centre of ancient Pergamon. Then continue south to Izmir where you will have dinner in your hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Swiss Hotel (Superior First Class) | | Day 5 | Pamukkale | IZMIR - EPHESUS - ST MARYS HOUSE - PAMUKKALE: Today visit the extensive excavations at Ephesus with its 2,000 year old marble streets. Your journey continues, pausing at the Virgin Mary's stone cottage, to Pamukkale. Dinner is at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Pam Hotel (First Class) | | Day 6 | Antalya | PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS - ANTALYA (2 nights): First to the health spa of Hierapolis, then in the evening you arrive in the coastal town of Antalya. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Divan Talya Antalya/Dedeman (Superior First Class) | | Day 7 | Antalya | ANTALYA - PERGE AND ASPENDOS EXCURSION: Visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Europe. Then to the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos where you will see the best preserved Roman theatre in the world. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 8 | Konya | ANTALYA - KONYA: This morning drive inland and enjoy a 'Be My Guest' lunch in a 100 year old traditional Ottoman style house hosted by a local family. Visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum, the final resting place for members of the Whirling Dervish mystic sect. You will also be able to see the final resting place of Mevlana, the founder of this unique movement. Then continue on to the Karatay Koran School. (Buffet Breakfast / Be My Guest dinner / Dinner)
Rixos (First Class) | | Day 9 | Cappadocia | KONYA - CAPPADOCIA (2 nights): Today, after a short drive, your first visit is to the very well preserved Sultanhan Caravansary. Journey on to biblical Cappadocia, then you visit the underground city of Sarhatli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at your hotel this evening. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Dedeman Cappadocia (First Class) | | Day 10 | Cappadocia | CAPPADOCIA - URGUP AND GOREME EXCURSION: A full day to explore this unique region of volcanic landscapes, dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then on to your hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) | | Day 11 | Ankara | CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA: This morning drive westwards from Cappadocia to the Turkish capital city, Ankara. Here enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes the mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at the hotel tonight. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Barcelo Altinel/Dedeman Ankara (First Class) | | Day 12 | Bursa | ANKARA - GORDION - BURSA: Your first stop today is Gordion, city of King Midas. Then to Bursa, to visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque. The rest of your day is free to explore. Dinner tonight is at the hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner)
Thermal Kervansaray (First Class) | | Day 13 | Istanbul | BURSA - ISTANBUL (2 nights): Board your ferry to cross the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul. The rest of your day is free to explore the vast bustling Grand Bazaar, which is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops specialising in jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpets. (Buffet Breakfast)
Dedeman Istanbul/Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) | | Day 14 | Istanbul | ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING: This morning enjoy a guided tour which includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, the museum of Hagia Sophia and the magnificent Blue Mosque. Later enjoy a Farewell Dinner with your Tour Director and travelling companions. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) | | Day 15 | USA | ISTANBUL - USA: Time to bid farewell to Turkey and your Tour Director as you are transferred to the airport for your return flight home to USA. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| | Airport Transfers: Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight details.
According to popular demand, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
Depending on the availability of Sarhatli, we may visit one of the other underground cities instead.
On this departure there is the option of attending the Dawn Service at Gallipoli on Anzac Day.
Prices from November 2011 onwards to 2012, are subject to confirmation on 31 July 2011, at which time the price guarantee will become applicable.
- These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
- All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
- For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.
- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class |
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