 |
| PERSONAL SERVICE |
Can't find what you're looking for?
 Call us  for further information or to book.
We specialize in customized vacations!
1-888-937-8474
Call for personal service: 9am - 10pm Mon - Fri, 10:30am - 7pm Sat - Sun (EST). |
|
|
|
|
|
|
Purchase Deadline: Oct 16, 08 - Thu
Explore Istanbul on your own before touring Turkey's interior region.
|
|
|
|
|
| Package Includes |
Roundtrip flight to Istanbul
Roundtrip flight Istanbul to Ankara, return from Izmir
6-night hotel accommodations
Sightseeing and transfers as per the itinerary
Daily breakfast
Meals as per the itinerary
Transportation via AC bus, or van, depending on number of tour participants
English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour
All entry fees to the sites and museums
Porterage at hotels
Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
Service charges and local taxes
Travel documents and maps
Mandated Fuel Surcharges
Package price excludes airport taxes and fees
|
|
| Vacation Package Itinerary |
|
Day 1: USA to Istanbul
Flight from USA to Istanbul, Turkey.
Day 2: Istanbul
Meet your driver in the arrivals hall for your transfer to your Istanbul hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore the splendors of Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul hotel.
Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
An early morning departure transfer will take you to the airport for your flight to Ankara. TK 108 08:00 Arrival in Ankara. Meeting at the airport. In the morning a visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remmants from Stone Age, Neolitic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are display. Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the Turkish hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake pass by the 13th century Seljukian Caravanserai Agzikarahan. After visiting Kaymakli, Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors, proceed to the hotel in Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia hotel (B,L,D).
Day 4: Cappadocia
After having breakfast depart from the hotel at 09:30 – 10:00 depending on the time of the participants and visit the valleys where animal-like natural formations like camels and fair chimneys are abundant. Drive on to Pasabagi in Zelva area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanos where Kizilirmak ( hallys ) the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. In the afternoon visit to Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian chyeches decorated with unique frescos depicting various scenes from Bible. Stop by Pigeon Valley near Uchisar. Shopping time for the well-know merits of the area.
Overnight in Cappadocia hotel (B,L,D).
Day 5: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. Drive to Konya visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight .
Overnight in Pamukkale hotel (B,L,D).
Day 6: Pamukkale – Aphrodisias - Kusadasi
In the morning visit to the ancient Hierapolis with the Theatre,
Apollo Temple and magnificent Necropolis, the graveyard.
Then drive to Aphrodisias and lunch. Later visit to the ruins and the museum. Drive to Kusadasi and overnight.
Overnight in Kusadasi hotel (B,L,D).
Day 7: Kusadasi – Ephesus - Istanbul
Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City (Hillside Houses are excluded),
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; Virgin Mary’s House,
Selcuk Ephesus Museum and St. John Church. After having lunch in Selcuk drive to Izmir and transfer to the Izmir airport.
Transfer to Istanbul for your last night.
Overnight in Istanbul hotel (B,L).
Day 8: Istanbul to USA
Transfer to the Istanbul airport for your return flight home.
|
|
| Notes & Restrictions |
Notes:
Space is limited and your desired travel dates may not be available if you wait, so book early to avoid disappointment. We highly recommend 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates and/or accommodations. Please note, this package requires a minimum of two participants to operate.
Full payment due within 1 day of booking by 2pm.
Nonrefundable and nonchangeable once paid in full.
Passport & Visa Requirments:
It is the sole responsibility of each passenger to obtain the necessary documents for travel, including valid passports and visas For U.S. citizens, a valid passport and visa are required. Visa requirements change without notice and vary by nationality. Please check with the consulate office of the destination country for their visa requirements.
Restrictions:
Prices are per person based on double occupancy. Purchases within 21 days will incur additional fees. Air carrier used in the package is based on gateway and availability at time of booking and multiple flights connections may be necessary. Flight departure times may be at any time on your requested departure day. Surcharges up to $50 per person each way may apply for travel Thursday through Monday depending on travel dates. Air taxes/Government-imposed fees/surcharges are excluded. These fees are in addition to the package prices and will be added to invoice. Travel is valid for these dates only. Certain other restrictions may apply, and offer is subject to change without notice. No request will be processed until full payment is received. Once submitted your request can take at least 24 hours to confirm. 2nd and 3rd choices for travel dates are highly recommended.
|
|
|
|
|
|
