Turkish Delight
8 Days/7 Nights
Thursday arrivals in Istanbul
08 April - 28 October 2010
2 nights Istanbul, 1 night Canakkale, 2 nights Kusadasi,
1 night Pamukkale, 1 night Marmaris
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
(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 Hierapolis - Marmaris
After breakfast today you will continue south to the resort city
of Marmaris. Early afternoon arrival and the remainder of your
day is to be spend at your leisure. Overnight in Marmaris
(Breakfast, Dinner)
Thursday: Marmaris Departure
Morning complimentary transfer to Marmaris pier for travelers
wanting to take a ferry to Rhodes, Greece. End of services
(Breakfast)
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Accommodation Guide
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Superior |
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Conrad |
| Canakkale |
Kolin |
| Kusadasi |
Charisma |
| Pamukkale |
Pam |
| Marmaris |
Anemon |
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- 7 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 transfer in Istanbul
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Pricelist
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prices are in CAD per person based on double occupancy
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