Grand Anatolian
14 Days / 13 Nights
Thursday arrivals in Istanbul
11 March - 18 November 2010
3 nights Istanbul, 1 night Canakkale, 2 nights Kusadasi, 1 night Pamukkale,
2 nights Antalya, 1 night Konya, 2 nights Cappadocia, 1 night Ankara
Meals as indicated in the itinerary
Thursday: Istanbul Arrival
Upon arrival in Istanbul you will
be greeted by an OTI representative
and transferred by private
car to your select hotel. There
will be a welcome briefing this
afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul
Friday: Istanbul Full
Day Sightseeing Tour
Istanbul Tour Full day historical
Istanbul tour; visit the Hagia
Sophia museum (built in 6th
century, once the largest Christian
church in the world), the Topkapi
Palace (Imperial Residence of
Ottoman Sultans, with displays of
priceless collections of artifacts,
jewelry and rare porcelain), the
Blue Mosque (unique with its
6 minarets, and famous for its
blue Iznik tiles), the Hippodrome
Square where ancient chariot
races were held, and then visit
the world famous Grand Covered
Bazaar. The remainder of
the day is to be spent at your
leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast)
Saturday: Gallipoli
- Dardanelles - Canakkale
Morning departure from Istanbul
for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove
and Lone pine cemetery. Afternoon
crossing of the Dardanelles
to Canakkale for your overnight
(Breakfast)
Sunday: Canakkale - Troy
- Pergamum - Kusadasi
Visit Troy with its famous wooden
horse. Drive to Pergamum and
visit the Acropolis, the steepest
theatre of the ancient world, the
temple of Trojan and the Library.
After lunch you will visit the
Asclepion, an ancient healing
center and the Red Basilica which
is one of the Seven Churches
of the Apocalypse. Continue
onto Kusadasi for overnight
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Monday: Ephesus & St.
Mary’s House - Kusadasi
Leave for Ephesus after breakfast
and visit the cradle of early
Christianity. Visit the house of the
Virgin Mary, the ancient Ephesus,
the archaeological museum and
the temple Of Diana which is one
of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. Return to Kusadasi.
Evening at leisure in Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Tuesday: Kusadasi - Pamukkale
Drive through fertile seaside
valleys to Pamukkale, famous
for its limestone covered
cascading thermal pools. Visit
Hierapolis before retiring for the
day to enjoy the thermal pools
and spa facilities of your hotel.
Overnight in Pamukkale
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday:
Pamukkale - Perge - Antalya
Morning drive to Antalya, arrival
at mid-noon. Pay a visit to the
ancient city of Perge, and then
spend a relaxing afternoon
by the Mediterranean
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Thursday: Antalya at leisure
Today is to be spent at your leisure
enjoying this seaside resort
destination. Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Friday:
Antalya - Aspendos - Konya
After breakfast depart for Konya,
en route visiting the stunning ancient
theatre in Aspendos. After a
beautiful drive thought the coastal
mountain range you will arrive
in Konya, visiting the Mevlana
Mausoleum and Karatay Koran
School. Overnight in Konya
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Saturday: Konya - Cappadocia
Morning departure for Cappadocia,
on the way paying a
visit to 13th century Agzikarahan
caravansary. Welcome to the
land of Fairy Chimneys. Upon
arrival in Cappadocia you will visit
the famous underground city of
Kaymakli. Prior to checking into
your hotel you will be escorted to
a wine tasting at a Cappadocian
vineyard. Local dinner in a restaurant
and overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Sunday: Cappadocia
Optional early morning air balloon
excursion over the Cappadocian
valley. This ride is bound to be
the highlight of your trip and is a
must for any avid photographer.
After breakfast, the group will visit
Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red
Valley, and have a brief regional
pottery workshop in a cave.
Afternoon return to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Monday: Cappadocia - Ankara
Morning departure for Ankara, afternoon
tour of the Ataturk Mausoleum
and Anatolian Civilizations
Museum. Overnight in Ankara
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Tuesday: Ankara - Istanbul
After breakfast you will drive to
Istanbul. Early afternoon arrival
in Istanbul with free time prior to
joining your group for its farewell
dinner. Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Wednesday: Istanbul Departure
Escorted transfer to
Istanbul airport for flight
home. End of services
(Breakfast)
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Accommodation Guide
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Superior |
| Istanbul |
Conrad |
| Çanakkale |
Kolin |
| Kusadasi |
Charisma |
| Pamukkale |
Pam Thermal |
| Antalya |
Sheraton Voyager |
| Konya |
Rixos |
| Cappadocia |
Dedeman |
| Ankara |
Crowne Plaza |
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- 13 nights accommodation in select hotels
- Sightseeing as indicated in the itinerary
- Services of professional English-speaking tour guide
- All entrance fees to the sites and museums
- Baggage handling at hotels
- All hotel taxes and service charges
- Transportation in Turkey by A/C van or deluxe A/C
motor coach depending on the size of the group
- Arrival and departure transfers in Istanbul
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Pricelist
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| 11 Mar & 25 Mar 10 | 1509 |
| 08 Apr - 28 Oct 10 | 1779 |
| 04 Nov & 18 Nov 10 | 1569 |
prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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