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TURKEY 2021 , IZMIR, /SELCUK, PAMUKKALE, FARALYA/FETHIYE, RHODES/GREECE, FETHIYE- GULET CRUISING, FATHER , CAPPADOCIA

15 May – 04 June Itinerary:

PART 1

Day 1; 15 May Saturday Arrival to Istanbul airport Overnight in a boutique hotel in Sultanahmet district on bed & breakfast basis

Day 2; 16 May Sunday Visit Underground cistern, Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophie, Blue Mosque, Stay on BB Basis (bed & breakfast basis)

Day 3; 17 May Monday Visit the grand bazaar and the spice market. Bosphorus cruise.

Day 4; 18 May Tuesday Early departure flight to Izmir. Stay in 4/5 star hotel on BB Basis

Day 5; 19 May Wednesday Free visit around Izmir, the , Saint Polycarpe, and shopping in Kemeralti.

Day 6; 20 May Thursday Visit the capital of ancient Lydia

Day 7; 21 May Friday Start our journey south by visiting Ephesus, the House of the virgin Mary, of Saint John en route to Pamukkale to stay in a 4/5 star hotel on HB Basis(breakfast & dinner)

Day 8; 22 May Saturday Drive via and the newly excavated ruins of Kybira to Faralya. Stay at a boutique hotel on HB (breakfast & 5 course dinner)

Day 9; 23 May Sunday Day off, but plenty to do for those who would like to walk, paragliding, diving, go to Fethiye town or laze by the pool, HB Basis (breakfast & 5 course dinner)

Day 10; 24 May Monday Boat trip to the bay of Gemile, the island of and a BBQ on the boat. FB Basis(breakfast, lunch & 5 course dinner)

Day 11; 25 May Tuesday Market day in Fethiye….Free day….

Day 12; 26 May Wednesday Visit the ghost village of Kaya, old Greek village called Levissi, known as Karmylassos during Lycian time, then drive to Lycian ruins of , , and the gorge of Saklikent. HB Basis (breakfast & 5 course dinner)

Day 13; 27 May Thursday Day trip on a hydrofoil/ferry to Rhodes, Greece, visit old Medieval Rhodes town. HB Basis (breakfast & 5 course dinner)

Day 14; 28 May Friday Relax day…walk along the or shopping in Fethiye town. HB Basis (breakfast & 5 course dinner)

PART 2

Day 15; 29 May Saturday Board a Gulet from Fethiye harbour en route to Kalkan, Kas, & Demre. Full board(breakfast, lunch & dinner) Overnight Kalkan

Day 16; 30 May Sunday Cruise towards Kas & Kekova. Full board(breakfast, lunch & dinner) Overnight Kas

Day 17; 31 May Monday Cruise to Kekova, sunken city, Ucagiz and castle. Full board(breakfast, lunch & dinner) Overnight Demre

Day 18; 01 June Tuesday Visit Myra, church of and drive to Cappadocia. Stay in a cave hotel on BB Basis(breakfast)

Day 19; 02 June Wednesday Visit open air museum at Goreme, pottery at Avanos and whirling dervishes( breakfast)

Day 20; 03 June Thursday Early morning for those who would like to go on a balloon ride. Visit underground city, Roman ruins, Uchisar Day 21; 04 June Friday Return Journey Depart from either Nevsehir or Kayseri via Istanbul to USA.

Cost for: PART 1 14 nights/15 days sharing double/twin $1895 per person, single supplement $675

PART 2 6 nights/7 days sharing double/twin $1080 per person, single supplement $595

Included;

PART 1 • 14 nights 4/5 star & boutique hotels accommodations in Istanbul, Izmir, Pamukkale & Faralya/Fethiye. • Daily Breakfast • 8 dinners of which 7 of them are 5 course dinner. • Ground transportation driver & interpreter on an a/c mini or midibus/bus • Ephesus/Virgin Mary/Basilica of Saint John • Aphrodisias/Pamukkale tour • Kybira ruins(Roman/Hellenistic period) • Day Boat trip in Gemile Bay & Saint Nicholas island. • Hydrofoil/ferry ticket to Rhodes & visit old town and transportation to from hotel and back to Fethiye harbour • BBQ lunch on the boat trip day • Leisure time for shopping & exploring • 5 O’clock tea & cakes while at the Mandarin & Mango

PART 2 • 3 nights, 4 days gulet cruise from Fethiye to Demre • Daily Breakfast • 3 lunches on the boat • 3 dinners • Visit of various archaeological places, Kekova sunken city,Myra,Father Christmas, Demre,Chimera-Olympos, open air museum in Goreme,underground city at Derinkuyu and more.. • 3 nights stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia • Leisure time for shopping & exploring • Ground transportation driver & interpreter on an a/c mini or midibus/bus

Not included; • Balloon ride at Cappadocia(need to pre-book as it gets very busy) • Any tips to guide/interpreter, driver, baggage handlers, housekeepers • Entrance fees to archaeological places. • Lunches where not mentioned • Drinks during lunch and dinner • Transfer from airport on arrival and departure unless specified

For those short of time can also offer the trip with the first 11 days, 3 days in Istanbul, 3 days in Izmir, 1 night in Pamukkale, 4 nights in Faralya at The Mandarin & Mango Boutique Hotels. Including; • 3 nights on bed & breakfast basis in Istanbul hotel • 3 nights on bed & breakfast basis in Izmir hotel • 1 night in Pamukkale hotel on breakfast & dinner basis • 4 nights in the Mandarin & Mango on half board basis( breakfast,5 o’clock tea & cakes and 5 course dinner) • Visit Sardes, Ephesus,Basilica of St John, House of Virgin Mary,Aphrodisias and more… • BBQ on the boat trip • Boat trip around Saint Nicholas island and Gemile Bay in the bay of Oludeniz. • Leisure time for shopping & exploring and market day in Fethiye. 11 nights/12 days sharing double/twin $1295 per person, single supplement $545

Also can start on the 22nd May flying into Dalaman and do 11 days with the gulet cruise till 01 June or 15 days including Cappadocia, 22 May- 04 June. Price on application.

Payment Terms;

A non refundable deposit of $250 is required to secure a space. Places are limited so first come first serve basis will apply. Balance due 15 January 2021

I strongly recommend that you obtain, not only medical insurance but also travel insurance which covers you for any cancellation charges.