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Turkish Delights

Turkey is well endowed with natural wonders like the eerie moonscape of Goreme, with its rock-hewn churches and dwellings, and the cascading terraces of Pamukkale. But there is also ancient Ephesus, one of Turkey best preserved archeological site.

8 Days ~ Turkey

DAY 1 – THU – ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey – a land rich in archeological sites, historic monuments, warm-hearted people and an enormous variety of spectacular scenery. On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. This evening, get together with your Tour Director and fellow passengers for a Welcome Drink.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Old City Istanbul.

DAY 2 – FRI – ISTANBUL - BURSA
Upon seeing Istanbul this morning, take a short ferry trip and drive to the charming Cumalikizik Village with its traditional wooden houses, and very narrow cobblestone streets. Continue on to beautiful Bursa for your overnight stay. There is time this afternoon to visit the glorious Green Mosque & Mausoleum complex, the Grand Mosque, the Bazaar and the colourful Silk Market, where you might be able to find some bargains. Tonight you might consider experiencing the Turkish bath at your hotel.
Hotel: Kervansaray Termal. (BB,D)

DAY 3 – SAT – BURSA - PAMUKKALE
Drive to Sardis, where you visit the Synagogue, Roman Gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis. Now continue to Pamukkale, famous for its ‘Cotton Castle’, a dazzling chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone terraces. Visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces and see the glistening pools and cascades in scallop-shell basins.
Hotel: Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal/Pam Thermal Hotel. (BB,D)   

DAY 4 – SUN – PAMUKKALE - IZMIR
Journey to Ephesus, significant to early Christianity as well as to the ancient world. View the marvelous facade of the Library of Celsus, walk the Arcadian Way and see the amazing Amphitheatre. Also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. In nearby Selçuk visit the Archeological Museum where many of Ephesus’ artifacts are displayed. After visiting a Turkish carpet centre it’s on to the pretty port city of Izmir.
Hotel: Hilton Izmir. (BB,D)

DAY 5 – MON – IZMIR - CANAKKALE
Your first stop today is Pergamon to visit the Temple of Athena, the Theater, and the Library, which is said to have contained 200,000 volumes. Also visit the Asklepion ruins, probably the world’s earliest medical centre. Before leaving, admire the Red Courtyard. Next stop is Homer’s legendary city of Troy; visit the ruins and see an enormous reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse. Stay tonight in the seaport of Çanakkale, on the southern of the Dardanelles at their narrowest point.
Hotel: Kolin. (BB,D)

DAY 6 – TUE – CANAKKALE – ISTANBUL
This morning cross the Dardanelles Straits and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula to visit Anzac Cove and the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery. Then return to Istanbul. Upon arrival, embark on a superb Highlight cruise along the Bosphorus Waterway. The scenery complements the grandeur of the Ottoman palaces, old mansions and fortresses.
Hotel: Crowne Plaza Old City Istanbul. (BB)

DAY 7 – WED – ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING
Get your cameras ready today. Visit the Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles and the Hippodrome where Roman chariot races were held, and visit St Sophia, at one time a cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. Move on to visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace, a walled city perched above the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn, where in the Treasury Section, among other treasures, some of the world’s biggest emeralds and diamonds are at display. Finish your sightseeing tour at the famous Grand Bazaar where – all under cover – there are more than 4,000 shops, cafes and tea houses. Tonight you might consider celebrating your tour with your new friends by watching some belly dancing at an optional farewell Dinner & Show at a local night club. (BB)

DAY 8 – THU – ISTANBUL
This morning, your tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport. (BB)