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| Including : Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Bergama, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Bursa.. |
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| Day 2: Istanbul - Old City |
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Saturday - Start: Istanbul, End: Istanbul |
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Day 1: Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Old City
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 4: Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse, and then tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Dinner)
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Day 5: Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 6: Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip amongst ancient columns in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Day 7: Bursa, Istanbul
Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul
(Breakfast)
Day 8: Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends.
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| Highlights |
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Istanbul - Old City tour |
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Gallipoli - Battlefields tour |
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Troy - Tour |
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Bergama - Pergamum tour |
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Ephesus - Site of the Temple of Artemis |
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Ephesus - Tour |
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Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines |
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Pamukkale - Hieropolis tour |
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| Inclusions |
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Inbound airport transfer - Istanbul |
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Transportation in a full air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle |
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Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour |
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7 breakfasts, 4 dinners |
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7 nights 4 star & 5 star accommodation |
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| Exclusions |
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Entrance fees to various sites |
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Tips |
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| Dates and Rates 2012 |
Start Day: Saturday |
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Finish Day: Saturday |
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Jan |
£455 |
£455 |
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Feb |
£455 |
£455 |
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Mar |
£455 |
£525 |
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Apr |
£525 |
£525 |
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May |
£525 |
£525 |
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Jun |
£525 |
£525 |
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Jul |
£525 |
£525 |
£525 |
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Aug |
£525 |
£525 |
£525 |
£525 |
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Sep |
£525 |
£525 |
£525 |
£525 |
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Oct |
£455 |
£455 |
£455 |
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Nov |
£455 |
£455 |
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Dec |
£455 |
£455 |
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| NO Local Payments on arrival |
Private single room supplement £200
(This is NOT a compulsory payment, this is to ensure a private single room) |
| Download a 3-page PDF printable document for this tour that includes the itinerary, dates, prices and extras (Airport shuttles & Istanbul Hotels) Download Aegean Delight Info |
| This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to them. |
| Flights to Istanbul: You need to book your own flights to Istanbul. We recommend www.skyscanner.net to compare flight prices. |
| Tour price excludes: Entrance fees, flights and insurance, tips and any tour specifics not stated in this itinerary. |
| Please forward your inbound and outbound flights details to the Expat Explore office via email as soon as you have booked it. |
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