5 Days Highlights of Turkey from 553

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5 days – Highlights of Turkey – From 553 €

Detailed Itinerary:

All Turkey tours depart daily and are customizable where viable. Or use our suggested itinerary below: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Istanbul-Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Transfer to airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Transfer to the tour to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Optional Add-On: Cappadocia Balloon Tours over the beautiful valleys). Day 4 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk (B) Transfer from the hotel to Cappadocia airport. Fly to Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk.

Day 5 Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L) Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 553 € Euro per person, land only. Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol.  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Extra Options:  Istanbul – Breathtaking private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus by the beautiful Zoe Yacht. Prices on request.  Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon tour over the valleys. Prices on request.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

Change This Trip: We are happy to make some minor changes provided those are compatible and acceptable with the smooth operation of the tour packages offered.

5 days – Turkey Mini Tour – From 542 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Airport transfer. Fly to Cappadocia. Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 2 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 3 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 4 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 5 – Pamukkale Tour. Transfer to Airport. Evening Flight to Istanbul. Airport transfer on arrival. End. Detailed Itinerary: All Turkey tours depart daily and are customizable where viable. Or use our suggested itinerary below:

Day 1 – Istanbul-Cappadocia (B, L)

Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up at your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to Istanbul airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Transfer to Cappadocia. Start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock- cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 2 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Optional Add-On: Cappadocia Balloon Tours over the beautiful valleys).

Day 3 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi (B) Morning transfer to Cappadocia airport and fly to Izmir. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kusadasi. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 4 – Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines.After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Drop off to hotel.Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir.

Day 5 – Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Kusadasi (B) Full Day Pamukkale-Hieropolis Tour: Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’, famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. Transfer to the airport. Fly back to Istanbul. Drop-off transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. END.

Starting from 542 € Euro per person, land only.

Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

Change This Trip: We are happy to make some minor changes provided those are compatible and acceptable with the smooth operation of the tour packages offered. 6 days – Highlights of Turkey – From 645 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 6 – Ephesus Tour. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 – Istanbul (B) Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Stop into the beautifully tiled tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque before taking a relaxing Bosphorus boat cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia – gliding past Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, ornate wooden Ottoman mansions and mosques, Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge. Airport Transfer. Fly to Cappadocia. Airport Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Cappadocia. (Recommended Option: Upgrade to a Breathtaking Bosphorus Cruise by ZOE Yacht A private cruise on Zoe Yacht offers the opportunity to enjoy the best possible Bosphorus experience with Comfort, Unique Views & a Relaxing Environment as key for you and your companion/s only. Highly recommended.

Day 4 – Istanbul-Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Optional Add-On: Cappadocia Balloon Tours over the beautiful valleys). Day 5 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk (B) Transfer from the hotel to Cappadocia airport. Fly to Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 6 Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L) Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension. Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 645 € Euro per person, land only. Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

Not Included:  International airfare to Turkey.  Domestic flight tickets (will be quoted separately) and may be operated by Turkish Air, At- las jet, Sun Express, Onur Air, Pegasus Air, Anadolu Jet or SkyAirlines.  Drinks, travel insurance, visas, personal expenses, porters, optional tips. Extra Options:  Istanbul – Breathtaking private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus by the beautiful Zoe Yacht. Prices on request.  Cappadocia - Hot Air Balloon tour over the valleys. Prices on request.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

7 days – Highlights of Turkey – From 679 €

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 6 Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L) Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 7 (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension. Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 679 € Euro per person, land only. Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 8 days – Highlights of Turkey – From 779 €

Detailed Itinerary:

Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Optional Add-On: Cappadocia Balloon Tours over the beautiful valleys). Day 6 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk (B) Transfer from the hotel to Cappadocia airport. Fly to Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk.

Day 7 Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L) Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 8 (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 779 € Euro per person, land only. Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol.  All entrance fees. Package Price – Departs Daily  All taxes.

Not Included:  International airfare to Turkey.  Domestic flight tickets (will be quoted separately) and may be operated by Turkish Air, Atlasjet, SunExpress, OnurAir, PegasusAir, AnadoluJet or SkyAirlines.  Drinks, travel insurance, visas, personal expenses, porters, optional tips.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

9 days – Highlights of Turkey – From 869 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 6 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 7 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 8 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 9 – Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Detailed Itinerary:

Day 6 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk (B) Transfer from the hotel to Cappadocia airport. Fly to Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer from the airport to the hotel. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 7 Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B, L) Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’, famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. Drive back and drop off at hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 8

Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 869 € Euro per person, land only.

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol. Package Price – Departs Daily  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

10 days – Classic Highlights of Turkey – From 995 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Package Price – Departs Daily Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 6 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 7 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 8 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 9 – Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 10 – Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Departure.

Detailed Itinerary:

All Turkey tours depart daily and are customizable where viable. Or use our suggested itinerary below: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Tour: Package Price – Departs Daily Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view Package Price – Departs Daily of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L) Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 9 (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 10 (B) Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Departure. Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from 995 € Euro per person, land only Please Note: Prices based on double/twin-room occupancy at selected properties. Subject to selected dates, availability at time of booking and advance booking. If travelling with any children under 12 years, please email us with their date of birth to determine their age at time of travel.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 11 days – Deluxe Highlights With Antalya – From 1.059 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 6 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 7 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 8 – Fly to Antalya. Free Afternoon. Overnight Antalya. Day 9 – Relax in Antalya. (Optional: Aspendos, Perge, Antalya Argos & City Tour). Overnight Antalya. Day 10 – Relax in Antalya. Overnight Antalya. Day 11 – Transfer to Antalya Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Istanbul-Cappadocia (B) Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Stop into the beautifully tiled tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque before taking a relaxing Bosphorus boat cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia – gliding past Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, ornate wooden Ottoman mansions and mosques, Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge. Airport Transfer. Fly to Cappadocia. Airport Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Cappadocia.

Day 4 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural Citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 6 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi (B) Morning transfer to Cappadocia airport and fly to Izmir. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kusadasi. Afternoon at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir.

Day 7 – Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments, such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 8 – Kusadasi-Antalya (B) Antalya – Free day Transfer to Izmir airport and fly to Antalya. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon at your leisure to relax in Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 9 – Antalya (B) Antalya – Free day (or Extra Trip Option: Aspendos, Perge, Antalya Museum & City Tour)’ Day at your leisure in Antalya, or please ask for an extra tour. Overnight in Antalya. Day 10 – Antalya (B) Antalya – Free day Day at your leisure in Antalya. Overnight in Antalya. Day 11 – Antalya-Istanbul (B) Istanbul – Free afternoon Transfer to Antalya Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 11 days – Deluxe Highlights With Bodrum – From 1.129 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 4 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 6 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 7 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 8 – Transfer over land to Bodrum. Free Day. Overnight Bodrum. Day 9 – Bodrum Free Day. Overnight Bodrum. Day 10 – Bodrum Free Day. Overnight Bodrum. Day 11 – Transfer to Bodrum Airport. (End, or fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension).

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 – Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments, such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 8 – Kusadasi-Bodrum (B) Bodrum – Free day After breakfast, you’ll be picked up by vehicle and driver for a transfer to the Bodrum Peninsula – dotted with quiet Aegean whitewashed fishing villages as well as luxury coastal resorts. This scenic region boasts plenty of rolling hills, exotic flowers, dazzling white sandy beaches and turquoise waters for a relaxing break. Free afternoon at your leisure in Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 9 – Bodrum (B) Bodrum – Free day – or Extra Trip Option: Full Day Private Boat Cruise along the ‘Turquoise Coast’ Day at your leisure in Bodrum, or as an extra day trip option (upon request), enjoy a relaxing cruise along the idyllic bays and small coves of the coast in a private boat for a full day, with swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing opportunities and a delicious lunch served on board. Overnight in Bodrum. Day 10 – Bodrum (B) Bodrum – Free day Day at your leisure in Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum. Day 11 – Bodrum-Istanbul (B) Transfer to Bodrum Airport. (End, or fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension).

Schedule: Turkey Luxury Tours: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

15 Days – Tour of Turkey – From 1.415 € Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Princes’ Islands Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Bosphorus Tour. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 6 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 7 – Free day in Cappadocia (or optional extra tour of Cappadocia). Overnight Cappadocia. Day 8 – Fly to Izmir. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 9 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 10 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 11 – Free day in Kusadasi (or optional extra tour of Pergamon). Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 12 – Fly to Antalya. Free Afternoon. Overnight Antalya. Day 13 – Antalya Free Day (or optional extra tour of Aspendos, Perge, Antalya Museum & City). Overnight Antalya. Day 14 – Fly to Istanbul. Free Afternoon. Overnight Istanbul. Day 15 – Transfer to Airport for departure.

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 3 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Princes’ Island Tour: Pick up at the hotel. Cruise by public ferry or private Zoe Yacht to one of the Princes’ Islands, Buyukada (Big Island), which served as a place of exile for disgraced princes in days gone by. Today it is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Upon arrival to the island, you can see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas. There are colorful fruit trees, beautiful gardens, wooded areas and exotic flowers to be seen everywhere. Enjoy some free time for lunch in a cozy sea-side fish restaurant, relax in a cafe looking back at the domes and minarets among skyscrapers of modern Istanbul’s skyline, take a stroll in the village or enjoy a horse-drawn carriage tour(not included) – one of the islands only means of transport, for motor-vehicles are strictly prohibited. This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying one of Istanbul’s residents’ favorite summer retreats. Return cruise and drop off to hotel.Overnight Istanbul. (Optional: Zoe Yacht upgrade available for a private cruise in comfort).

Day 4 – Istanbul-Cappadocia (B) Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Stop into the beautifully tiled tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque before taking a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise (by public ferry or by private Zoe Yacht) between the continents of Europe and Asia – gliding past Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, ornate wooden Ottoman mansions and mosques, Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge. Afternoon at your leisure. Transfer to the airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia.

Day 5 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up at hotel after breakfast and start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 6 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural Citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 7 – Cappadocia (B) Free day in Cappadocia (or optional extra tour of Cappadocia). Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 – Cappadocia-Kusadasi (B) Airport transfer. Fly to Izmir. Airport transfer. Free afternoon. Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 9 – Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments, such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 10 – Kusadasi (B, L) Pamukkale & Hieropolis Tour

Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’ (approx. 2.5 hours drive each way), famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. Return drive and drop off to hotel. Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 11 – Kusadasi (B) Free day to relax (or optional extra tour of Pergamon).Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir.

Day 12 – Kusadasi – Antalya (B) Antalya – Free afternoon Transfer to Izmir airport and fly to Antalya. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon at your leisure to relax in Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 13 – Antalya (B) Antalya – Free day (or Extra Trip Option: Aspendos, Perge, Antalya Museum & City Tour)’ Day at your leisure in Antalya, or please ask for an extra tour. Overnight in Antalya. Day 14 – Antalya-Istanbul (B) Istanbul – Free afternoon Transfer to Antalya Airport. Fly back to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 15 – Istanbul (B) Transfer from the hotel to the airport. Departure.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

4 days – Istanbul Tour Package – From 289 €

Private Istanbul tours & vacation packages in Istanbul, Turkey Spend 4 days exploring the magnificent city of Istanbul, on the waters of the Bosphorus, seat of the Byzantine, Roman and Ottoman empires, with striking excesses from the past – Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum, the Grand Bazaar, Ottoman palaces and villas along the Bosphorus by boat cruise.

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Transfer from airport to hotel. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Cruise. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Transfer to the airport to depart.

Detailed Itinerary: All of our Istanbul tours can easily be customized to suit individual preferences where viable – This is a suggested itinerary only: Day 1 – Istanbul

Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Highlights of Istanbul Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Not Included:  International airfare to Turkey.  Drinks, travel insurance, visas, personal expenses, porters, optional tips.

Extra Options:  Istanbul – Breathtaking private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus by the beautiful Zoe Yacht. Prices on request.  Cappadocia/Ephesus - 1 or 2 day trips available as extensions. Prices on request.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. Luxury Istanbul Tour at Ciragan Palace Kempinski

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrival and VIP transfer to hotel. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Private Yacht Cruise of the Bosphorus to Black Sea Mouth at Anadolu Kavağı Fishing village. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Private Old City Tour & Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Princes’ Islands by your own Private Yacht. Overnight Istanbul. Day 5 – VIP transfer to Ataturk Airport/Cruiseship.

Detailed Itinerary: All of our Istanbul tours can easily be customized to suit individual preferences where viable – This is a suggested itinerary only:

Day 1 – Arrival – VIP Transfer Arrive Istanbul Ataturk Airport or Cruiseship Port. VIP transfer to Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel. Rest of the day at leisure. Overnight at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Superior Bosphorus View Room.

Day 2 – The Bosphorus – Black Sea Mouth – Anadolu Kavağı Fishing village 11:00 Cruise the Bosphorus up to the Black Sea Mouth by Zoe Private Yacht. 13:00 Stop for Lunch at Anadolu Kavağı fisherman’s village (lunch at your own cost). Return cruise back to your hotel. 15:00 Arrive at your hotel at the dedicated pier of Ciragan Kempinski Hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Superior Bosphorus View Room.

Day 3 – Private Old City Tour & Grand Bazaar 10:00 Private Tour of the Old City including Topkapi Palace and Underground Basilica Cistern. 13:00 Suggested Lunch at Four Seasons Sultanahmet (lunch at your own cost). 14:00 Private Tour of Haghia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar. 17:00 Arrive back to your hotel. Overnight at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Superior Bosphorus View Room.

Day 4 – Princes’ Islands by Your Own Private Yacht

11:00 Boarding to Cruise to the Princes’ Islands by Zoe Private Yacht. Swimming stop en route. 13:00 Arrival at the Princes’ Islands for lunch and horse carriage ride (at your own cost) 15:30 Cruise back to your hotel by your own private yacht. 17:00 Arrive back to your Ciragan Kempinski Hotel’s dedicated private pier. Overnight at Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel in Superior Bosphorus View Room. Day 5 –Departure VIP Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

Bosphorus Hotel: Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel Istanbul In Superior Bosphorus View Room In this package, you’ll be staying at the most luxurious 5 star and historical waterfront hotel of all Istanbul – Ciragan Palace Kempinski. Enjoy the comfort of your room with Asian Side and Bosphorus views spread out in front of you …

Prices & Dates: Package Price – Departs Daily Starting from below prices in € Euro per person adult, land only: 2 Guests 4 Guests 6 Guests 8 Guests 10 Guests 2.679 € 2.199 € 2.035€ 1.969 € 1.919€

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at the Ciragan Palace Kempinski Hotel Istanbul in a Superior Bosphorus View Room.  Private Yacht Cruise of the Bosphorus up to Anadolu Kavagi Fishing village (4 hours)  Private Yacht Cruise to Princes’ Islands (6 hours)  Private tour of the Old City and Grand Bazaar as per above itinerary.  Private professional licensed English-speaking guidance for the Old City and Grand Bazaar tour.  All land transportation by fully air-conditioned non-smoking new-model private vehicles during tour and transfers.  All private airport transfers arriving and departing from Istanbul Ataturk Airport IST.  Pick up and drop off from and to hotel for each day for the above mentioned activities.  Complimentary tea/coffee service while cruising on-board your Private Yacht Zoe.  All parking fees and petrol for vehicles and yachts.  Buffet Breakfast daily at your hotel.  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Not Included:  International airfare to Turkey.  Lunches, dinners, drinks, horse carriage ride, travel insurance, visas, personal expenses, porters, optional tips.

Extra Options:  Cappadocia/Ephesus - 1 or 2 day trips available as extensions. Prices on request.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this luxury Istanbul tour subject to availability. 6 days – Istanbul & Cappadocia – From 569 €

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour 1: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to start with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 5 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour 2: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 6 – Cappdocia-Istanbul (B) Transfer to Cappadocia airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension. What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned deluxe vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol.  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Schedule: Istanbul Cappadocia package tour: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

6 days – Istanbul, Ephesus & Pamukkale – From 625 € Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Fly to Izmir. Ephesus Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 5 – Pamukkale & Hieropolis Tour. Overnight Izmir/Kusadasi/Selcuk. Day 6 – Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Detailed Itinerary: All Istanbul Ephesus tours depart daily and are customizable where viable. Or use our suggested itinerary below: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Istanbul (B) Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour: Pick up from your hotel to visit the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Stop into the beautifully tiled tiny Rustem Pasha Mosque before taking a relaxing Bosphorus boat cruise (by public ferry or Zoe Yacht) between the continents of Europe and Asia – gliding past Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, ornate wooden Ottoman mansions and mosques, Rumeli Fortress and the Bosphorus Bridge. Afternoon at your leisure. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 – Istanbul-Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Morning transfer to Istanbul airport. Flights from Istanbul to Izmir. Transfer to Ephesus. Begin the Ephesus tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 5 Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B, L) Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’, famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. Drive back and drop off at hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 6 – Kusadasi-Istanbul (B) Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Izmir Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 7 days – Istanbul to Bodrum Tour – From 815 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Fly to Izmir. Ephesus Tour. Overnight Bodrum. Day 5 – Relax in Bodrum. Overnight Bodrum. Day 6 – Relax in Bodrum. Overnight Bodrum. Day 7 – Transfer to Bodrum Airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension. Combine the best sites of Istanbul with those on the Aegean in one easy travel package. With a choice of luxury hotels, enjoy your time exploring the magnificent city of Istanbul, the marble ruins of Ephesus and touring Bodrum to relax by the clear waters of the Turquoise Coast…

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 2 – Istanbul (B) Full Day Old City Tour: Begin your trip with a visit to Topkapi Palace, famous for its imperial treasury and aesthetic design. Close by we visit the Hagia Sophia, famed for its great dome, magnificent dome and architecture. Next enter the Blue Mosque to experience striking blue of the Iznik tiling contained within. Strolling back via the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column, there’s time for an orientation of the maze of alleyways which introduce the Grand Covered Bazaar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 – Istanbul (B) Half Day Bosphorus Tour: Today begins with a visit to the lively Egyptian Spice Market near the water – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. From here we proceed to the hidden Rustem Pasha Mosque, displaying beautiful tilework, before embarking on a Bosphorus Cruise (by public ferry or Zoe Yacht) up the straits dividing Europe and Asia – here you will glide by Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Ottoman mansions and mosques, hilltop fortresses and the Bosphorus Bridge. Drop off and Afternoon at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. Day 4 – Istanbul-Bodrum (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Morning transfer to Istanbul airport. Flight from Istanbul to Izmir Airport. Upon arrival, visit the the Virgin Mary’ House , said to be her last resting place. Then visit Ancient Ephesus, where you will see the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Finally its time to journey on to the Bodrum Peninsula. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Bodrum. Day 5 – Bodrum (B) Free Day Bodrum: Day at your leisure in Bodrum. The Bodrum Peninsula is dotted with quiet Aegean whitewashed fishing villages as well as luxury coastal resorts. This scenic region boasts plenty of rolling hills, exotic flowers, dazzling white sandy beaches and turquoise waters for a relaxing break. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 6 – Bodrum (B) Bodrum – Free Day Day at your leisure in Bodrum. (Today you could enjoy a relaxing cruise along the idyllic bays and small coves of the coast in a traditional boat for the day, for swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing opportunities, or tour Bodrum town). Overnight in Bodrum. Day 7 – Istanbul (B) Transfer from the hotel to Bodrum airport. Fly back to Istanbul, or onward extension. Trip Extensions: You can easily extend this trip to add 1-2 days extra in Istanbul, Ephesus or Bodum – just let us know.

Extra Options:  Istanbul – Breathtaking private yacht cruise on the Bosphorus by the beautiful Zoe Yacht. Prices on request.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 6 Days – Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy & the Aegean Coast – From 1.399 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 01 – Arrive Istanbul. Day 02 – Old City Tour. Day 03 – Bosphorus Cruise. Day 04 – (Gallipoli Tour – Optional). Day 05 – Troy Tour. Day 06 – Ephesus Tour.

Detailed Itinerary: All Turkey tours depart daily and are customizable where viable. Or use our suggested itinerary below: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 5 - From Canakkale to Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Private Troy Tour: Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul after breakfast. Drive to the Troy to see a reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse, Ancient city of Troy ruins, the Roman Bouletarion, Theater and onsite Museum. Continue to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir.

Day 6 – Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Begin the Ephesus tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Transfer to the Izmir airport OR drop off in Kusadasi. End.

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol.  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour. 12 Days – Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus & Cappadocia – From 2.469 €

Brief Itinerary: Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 – Old City Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 3 – Bosphorus Tour. Overnight Istanbul. Day 4 – Transfer to Gallipoli. Gallipoli Tour. Overnight Canakkale. Day 5 – Troy & Pergamon Tour. Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 6 – Ephesus Tour. Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 7 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour. Overnight Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 8 – Fly to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 9 – Cappadocia Tour 1. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 10 – Cappadocia Tour 2. Overnight Cappadocia. Day 11 - Fly to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. Day 12 - Transfer to the airport. Depart.

Detailed Itinerary: Day 1 – Istanbul Transfer from the airport to your hotel. Day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 5 - From Canakkale to Kusadasi (B, L) Full Day Private Troy & Pergamon Tour: Pickup from your hotel in Istanbul after breakfast. Drive to the Troy to see a reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse, Ancient city of Troy ruins, the Roman Bouletarion, Theater and onsite Museum. Drive on to Pergamon, where you’ll visit the famous Acropolis with all its monuments – the site of the Altar of Zeus and the birthplace of books. Continue to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir.

Day 6 – Kusadasi-Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Ephesus Tour: Begin the Ephesus tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Isabey Mosque and the Temple of Artemis. Overnight in Kusadasi/Selcuk/Izmir. Day 7 Full Day Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B, L) Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’, famous for the healing properties of its thermal mineral baths and beautiful cascading snow-white terraced cliff side basins and waterfalls. After lunch, visit the ancient Roman city ruins of Hierapolis. See the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and the Masterpiece Theater. Drive back and drop off at hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi/Izmir/Selcuk. Day 8 – Cappadocia (B) Transfer to the airport. Fly to Cappadocia. Transfer to hotel. Overnight Cappadocia.

Day 9 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up after breakfast to start the tour with a gentle walk through orchards, unusual volcanic rock formations and rock-cut houses at Red & Rose Valley. Visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin, followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which hid local Christians from Arab invaders, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Greek village. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 10 – Cappadocia (B, L) Full Day Cappadocia Tour: Pick up from your hotel after breakfast to explore Devrent and Monk’s Valley, to see the extraordinary mushroom-shaped rock pinnacles or ‘fairy chimneys’. Continue on to the small village of Avanos, famous for clay pottery design. After lunch, proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. Day 11 - Cappadocia-Istanbul (B) Transfer to the airport. Fly to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight Istanbul. Day 12 - Istanbul (B) Transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport. Departure.

What’s Included:  All accommodation B&B at a choice of selected 4-5 star, boutique, special class or luxury hotels.  All sightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program.  All tours with professional licensed English-speaking guidance.  All transport with new air-conditioned vehicles.  All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner).  All airport transfers throughout the trip.  All parking fees, ferry, tolls and petrol.  All entrance fees.  All taxes.

Schedule: Departure dates guaranteed every day all year around for this tour.

TURKEY PACKAGES WITH GUARANTEED DEPARTURES Grand Tour of Turkey 12 nights – starting from EUR 895,00 per person

DAY 1: Istanbul. Fly to Istanbul where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for one night. Late arrivals may have the welcome briefing the following morning.

DAY 2: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale. Skirting the Sea of Marmara, head for Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles, for a visit to the Anzac Cemetery and the sites of the famous World War I battlefields. Later, a short ferry journey takes you to the charming city of Canakkale, at the mouth of the Koca River, for one night. (B, D)

DAY 3: Canakkale - Troy - Izmir - Kusadasi. Your first stop today is the ancient Homerian city of Troy, famous for being attacked in ancient times by Greek rivals hiding inside the giant wooden 'Trojan Horse'. The site, excavated in 1871, actually displays nine ancient metropolises, dating back to 3000BC. Later, head to the lovely Bay of Edremit, and admire the distant views of blue mountains on the Greek island Lesbos, before travelling through forests of pine and Valonia oak to the bustling Aegean port of Izmir for an orientation drive which will include the Karsiyaka district. Then it's on to the popular seaside resort of Kusadasi for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 4: Kusadasi. Situated between ancient Ephesus and Priene, Kusadasi is a charming, cosmopolitan resort with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. The day is yours to relax or explore. Alternatively, why not take one of the great-value optional excursions to Ephesus and the Virgin Mary house? (B)

DAY 5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Denizli area. Travel past Aydin and enter the area known as the 'Greek Meander', the most fertile region in Turkey. Your first stop is for optional sightseeing at the ancient site of Aphrodisias. Later, drive past Denizli, at the foot of Mount Gokbel, to Pamukkale, the amazing 'Cotton Castle'. Marvel at the extraordinary white terraces, formed over the centuries by water cascading down the hillside and visit the ancient archaeological site of Hierapolis. Continue to your hotel in the Denizli area for one night. (B, D)

DAY 6: Denizli area - Konya. Today, drive to Dinar and then past the lovely Lake Acigol, with its shores of cherry gardens and opium fields. Enjoy splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya, one of the oldest urban centres in the world, for one night. (B, D)

DAY 7: Konya - Agzikarahan - Cappadocia. Today, travel into the great central plateau area, which separates Konya from Aksaray, and stop to admire the great Agzikarahan 'Caravanserai'. In the afternoon, enjoy an included visit to Goreme to see the amazing churches and chapels carved into the rock; the whole area is outstandingly impressive. Later, head for Avanos in Cappadocia for two nights. (B, D)

DAY 8: Cappadocia. The first records of Cappadocia date from the 6th century BC, and over the centuries it has been a strategically important town for several civilisations, including the Persians, Romans and Byzantines. The day is yours to explore at leisure or perhaps join the optional sightseeing tour to the amazing natural amphitheatre, bounded by almost vertical cliffs, in which countless chambers, porticos and arcades have been carved, as well as underground cities where early Christians sheltered from Roman persecution. (B, D)

DAY 9: Cappadocia - Ankara. Journey via Aksaray to Ankara, the Turkish capital, for one night. On arrival, enjoy an orientation drive before spending the afternoon relaxing, exploring at leisure, or taking the optional half day city tour including visits to the museum of Anatolian Civilisations and the Ankara Mausoleum of Ataturk. (B, D)

DAY 10: Ankara - Gordion - Bursa. Travel into the ancient kingdom of Phryge to Gordion, one of Turkey's most important archaeological sites, where legends has it Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Enjoy an included visit to the fascinating Tomb of King Midas before continuing to ancient Bursa, which stands in the shadow of Ulu Dag mountain - the ancient Mysian Olympus, and is famous for its Great Mosque, covered bazaar and silk market. Overnight in Bursa. (B, D)

DAY 11: Bursa - Istanbul. Drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara for a short ferry crossing on the Izmit Bay to the exotic city of Istanbul, straddling both Europe and Asia. The included sightseeing tour with a local guide includes visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the stunning Blue Mosque. This evening, why not join the optional dinner and traditional Turkish entertainment? (B)

DAY 12: Istanbul. Istanbul was founded in 600BC and is a mesmerising city with intricate architecture, ancient mosques and colourful bazaars brimming with pedlars and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks and black coffee. The day is yours to explore the city at leisure or perhaps join the optional excursions to sail in a private boat on the Bosphorus or enjoy an afternoon's historical tour. (B)

DAY 13: Istanbul - Transfer to the airport for your flight. (B) Accommodation on Tour Istanbul: Grand Halic Hotel (4*); Canakkale: Iris Hotel (4*); Kusadasi: Grand Onder (4*); Denizli area: Herakles Hotel (3*); Konya: Hotel Pasa Park (4*); Cappadocia: Altinyazi (4*) Ankara: Gurkent (4*); Bursa: Almira (5*).

Departures 2014 February: 16, 23 March: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 April: 06, 13, 20, 27 Mai: 04, 11, 18, 25 June: 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 July: 06, 13, 20, 27 August: 03, 10, 17 , 24, 31 September: 07, 14, 21, 28 October: 05, 12, 19, 26 November: 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 December: 07, 14

What's Included  Accommodation on tour in twin room with private facilities  Meals on tour 12 breakfasts (B) and 8 dinners (D)  Services of a tour director on tour  Porterage at hotels during tour (for one suitcase per person)  Transfers between overseas airport and hotels  All local and service charges  Single share option no supplement to pay

Holiday Highlights  Istanbul City sightseeing  Gallipoli Anzac Cemetery & The Lone Pine Memorial  Troy Site visit  Izmir Orientation drive  Pamukkale Cotton Castle & ancient site of Hierapolis  Agzikarahan 'Caravanserai'  Cappadocia Goreme open-air museum  Gordion King Midas tomb  Bursa Great Mosque, covered Bazaar & Silk market

7 Days - Cradle of Civilization Duration: 7 days / 6 nights Day 1 Get to know the Anatolian Civilization (Hittite). Visit the Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara and then go to Cappadocia via Salt Lake. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Cappadocia. Day 2 Go on a full day tour of Cappadocia. Visit the Citadel of Uchisar, the open-air museum of gerome Valley and its "Fairy Chimneys," the underground city of Kaymakli, Pasabag (Monks') Valley, and Avanos. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 Depart early for Konya, the city of the "Whirling Dervishes." Visit the 13th century Seldjoukian Sultanhan Caravanserai along the way. Go to the Mausoleum of Mevlana. Mevlana is a famous philosopher and poet and he is also known for his theological school of the whirling dervishes. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 4 Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. See the ruins of the biggest Necropolis, some Roman baths, a basilica, and also a unique formation of calcium cliffs and stalactites. Drive to Aphrodisias, the well preserved Greco-Roman settlement dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of love. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 Head to the ancient city of Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia Minor. Visit the House of Virgin Mary and St. John Basilica. Have lunch then drive back to Kusadasi. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 Depart early to go to Pergamum. After lunch, visit Aesculapium before going on to Troy, the legendary city in Homer's Iliad. Visit Athena's Temple and then drive to Canakkale. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Canakkale.

Day 7 After breakfast, cross the strait by ferry and drive to Istanbul along the shores of the Marmara Sea. Return to Istanbul by tour bus.

Includes - Round trip plane/bus tickets - Hotel pick up - English-speaking professional guide - Half-board accommodation at 4* hotels - Breakfasts and dinners - Lunch during tours - Museum entrance fees - VAT

Excludes - Drinks during meals - Transfers back to hotels in Istanbul at the end of the tour - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - Personal expenses

Season : March 09, 2012 to December 31, 2013

Option By Plane For 1 pers Price per adult 1245.00 € Price per child 1121.00 € Departs Sunday at upon request

Option By Plane From 2 and more pers Price per adult 1095.00€ Price per child 985.00€ Departs Sunday at upon request

Option By Plane For 3 pers Price per adult 1087.00€ Price per child 978.00€ Departs Sunday at upon request

Option By Bus For 1 pers Price per adult 1108.00€ Price per child 997.00€ Departs Sunday at upon request

Option By Bus From 2 and more pers Price per adult 962.50€ Price per child 867.00€ Departs Sunday at upon request

Option By Bus For 3 pers Price per adult 956.00€ Price per child 861.00€

5 Days - Cradle of Civilization Duration: 5 days / 4 nights Day 1 Get to know the Anatolian Civilization (Hittite). Visit the Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk in Ankara and then go to Cappadocia via Salt Lake. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 2 Go on a full day tour of Cappadocia. Visit the Citadel of Uchisar, the open-air museum of gerome Valley and its "Fairy Chimneys," the underground city of Kaymakli, Pasabag (Monks') Valley, and Avanos. Dinner at hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 Head to the ancient city of Ephesus, the Roman capital of Asia Minor. Visit the House of Virgin Mary and St. John Basilica. Have lunch then drive to Izmir for your flight or night bus back to Istanbul.

Excludes - Drinks during meals - Transfers from bus station (for Bus option) to hotels in Istanbul at the end of the tour - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - Personal expenses

Season : March 09, 2012 to December 31, 2013

Option By Plane For 1 pers Price per adult 1203.50€ Price per child 1083.00€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request

Option By Plane From 2 and more pers Price per adult 1086.50€ Price per child 978.00€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request

Option By Plane For 3 pers Price per adult 1072.50€ Price per child 965.50€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request Option By Bus For 1 pers Price per adult 880.00€ Price per child 792.00€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request

Option By Bus From 2 and more pers Price per adult 791.00€ Price per child 712.00€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request

Option By Bus For 3 pers Price per adult 784.00€ Price per child 707.00€ Departs Tuesday Sunday at upon request Two Days in Cappadocia Duration: 2 days / 1 night Day 1 Take an early morning flight to Kayseri or a night bus to Ürgüp. Walk through the "Fairy Chimneys" in Devrent Valley, the Pasabag (Monks') Valley, and practice the ancient technique of pottery production in Avanos. Visit Göreme, the open-air museum with its earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting some of the finest examples of frescoes. Go to the Pigeon Valley and the petrified valley of Uchisar, the highest point in the region. Have dinner at the hotel where you will also spend the night.

Day 2 After breakfast go on a visit to the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the "wonderland" at Kizilcukur (Red Valley) and the village of Cavusin with its rock-cut dwellings. Take in the Underground City of Kaymakli, a rock-cut city up to 8-9 levels beneath the earth where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Çatalkaya. You'll get to have a fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Then take the evening flight from Kayseri or the night bus from Ürgüp to Istanbul.

Includes - Transportation - English speaking professional guide - Museum entrance fees - VAT - Half-board accommodation at a 4* or boutique cave hotel - Breakfast and dinner - Lunch during tours - Round trip plane / bus tickets

Excludes - Drinks during meals - Transfers from the bus station to Istanbul hotel at the end of the tour (for Bus Option) - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - Personal expenses

Season : January 01, 2012 to December 31, 2013

Option By Plane For 1 pers Price per adult 742.50€ Price per child 668.50€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Plane From 2 and more pers Price per adult 674.00€ Price per child 607.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Plane For 3 pers Price per adult 660.00€ Price per child 594.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 1 pers Price per adult 420.00€ Price per child 378.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus From 2 and more pers Price per adult 378.50€ Price per child 340.50€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 3 pers Price per adult 371.50€ Price per child 334.50€ Departs daily at upon request 3 Days - Ephesus, Pergamum and Pamukkale Duration: 3 days / 2 nights ake this combo tour! Discover the ancient city of Ephesus, the wealthiest city of the ancient world and one of the best preserved ones in today's world. Get to see Mary's last abode at Mount Solmissos as well. Then take a trip to the ancient Greek Kingdom of Pergamum before visiting Pamukkale, a UNESCO world heritage site, and enjoying everything that this area offers.

Ephesus and Virgin Mary’s House Take an early morning flight to Izmir or a night bus to Kusadasi, the birthplace of Homer. You will then depart for the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the "Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia)" cited in the Book of Revelation.

Visit Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, the Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia. Get to see the last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos before having lunch at Selcuk.

After lunch, head on to Isabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the time of the Anatolian Beyliks. Visit Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."

Pergamum Go to Pergamon, an ancient Greek city and the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamum.

Visit Aesculapium, an ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, the God of Medicine, where different healing methods like blood transfusion, meditation, therapy with music and the sound of water were first used.

After lunch, continue to Pergamum Acropolis where you'll see the Athena and Trojan Temples, the Temple of Zeus, the Temple of Dionysos, the Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, the Great Theatre and Roman Baths.

Pamukkale Drive to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), a beautiful and spectacular natural site near Denizli, which is unique in the world. Thermal spring waters have carved the fantastic formation of stalactites here. Its thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Situated on the plateau, you'll get a chance to see the thermal centers, thermal pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ancient thermal baths have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum, which you will be visiting.

Includes - Half-board accommodations at a 4* hotel - Transportation - English speaking professional guide - Museum entrance fees - VAT - Lunch during tours - Breakfast on day 2 and 3 - Round trip plane / bus tickets

Excludes - Drinks during lunch - Transfers from the bus station to Istanbul hotel at the end of the tour (for Bus Option) - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - Personal expenses

Season : March 09, 2012 to December 31, 2013

Option By Plane For 1 pers Price per adult 1050.00€ Price per child 949.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Plane From 2 and more pers Price per adult 929.00€ Price per child 835.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Plane For 3 pers Price per adult 899.00€ Price per child 810.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 1 pers Price per adult 729.00€ Price per child 659.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus From 2 and more pers Price per adult 629.00€ Price per child 565.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 3 pers Price per adult 599.00€ Price per child 545.00€ Departs daily at upon request Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus Duration: 4 days / 3 nights

Early morning flight to Kayseri or night before bus to Ürgüp.

Day 1 Walk through the "Fairy Chimneys" in Devrent Valley, Pasabag (Monks') Valley, practice pottery production with the ancient technique in Avanos. Visit to Goreme, the "open-air museum" holding the earliest churches and chapels carved in fairy chimneys presenting finest examples of frescoes. Uchisar Castle, the highest point in the region. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Day 2 Panoramic view of the Hospital Monastery. Walk into the "wonderland" at Kizilcukur (Red Valley) and the village of Cavusin with rock-cut dwellings. Underground City of Kaymakli, rock-cut city beneath the earth up to 8-9 levels where early Christians used to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecution. Explore the rock formations in Catalkaya. A fantastic overview of the fairy chimneys from Esentepe. Pigeon Valley, greatest collection of pigeon nests in the world. Night bus to Pamukkale.

Day 3 Early morning arrival to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), a beautiful and spectacular natural site near Denizli, unique in the world. You'll have a break at a hotel where you will have some time to take a shower, freshen up and have some rest. Thermal spring waters have carved this fantastic formation of stalactites. Thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Situated on the plateau are both the thermal center with its motels, thermal pools and ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Monument on this side includes the ancient thermal baths which have been restored and converted into an archaeological museum. Dinner at hotel and overnight.

Day 4 Drive to Ephesus, one of the twelve cities of the Ionian League during the classical Greek period. Ephesus was also one of the "Seven Churches of Anatolia (Asia)" that are cited in the Book of Revelation. Visit to the old Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, Marble Street, Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Hadrian and Serapis, Agora, Library of Celsus, Great Theatre, Double Church, Arcadian Way, Gate of Magnesia. Last abode of Virgin Mary at Mount Solmissos and lunch at Selcuk. Visit to Isabey Mosque, one of the oldest and most impressive works of architectural art remaining from the Anatolian Beyliks. Visit to the Ephesus Archaeological Museum and the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World."

Return to Izmir for evening flight or night bus from Kusadasi to Istanbul.

Includes - Round trip bus/plane tickets - Bus ticket from Urgup to Pamukkale - Half board accommodation at 4* hotels - English speaking professional guide - Museum entrance fees - Lunch during tours - Breakfast on days 2, 3 and 4 - Dinner on days 1, 2 and 3 - VAT

Excludes - Drinks during meals - Transfers from the bus station to Istanbul hotel at the end of the tour (for Bus Option) - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - Personal expenses

Season : March 09, 2012 to December 31, 2013

Option By Plane For 1 pers Price per adult 1066.00€ Price per child 959.50€ Departs daily at upon request Option By Plane From 2 and more pers Price per adult 915.00€ Price per child 823.50€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Plane For 3 pers Price per adult 901.00€ Price per child 811.00€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 1 pers Price per adult 701.50€ Price per child 631.50€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus From 2 and more pers Price per adult 591.50€ Price per child 533.50€ Departs daily at upon request

Option By Bus For 3 pers Price per adult 585.00€ Price per child 527.00€ Departs daily at upon request Gallipoli Pilgrimage Duration: 2 Days / 1 Night

Travel to a region equated with one of the most significant military battles of our time. Be guided through Anzac Cove to the battlefields, the Nek and Lone Pine and share the stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of what has become a defining moment in Australian and New Zealand history.

Many say that the struggles of Gallipoli marked the birth of a national consciousness among Australians and New Zealanders. Take time out to explore Troy before returning to Istanbul. This journey provides a great opportunity to pay respect to those who lost their lives and to reflect on what they fought for.

Itinerary

Day 1: Istanbul / Gallipoli Be humbled while exploring a region equated with one of the most significant military battles of our time. Embark on a guided tour through Anzac Cove to the battlefields of Nek and Lone Pine, and be amazed at how this now serene coastline once saw such brutal scenes of war. Hear stories of heroism and camaraderie that unfolded among the tragedies of what has become a defining moment in Australian, New Zealand and Turkish history and take the time to read moving inscriptions etched onto a sea of gravestones.

Accommodation: Hotel (1 night)

Day 2: Gallipoli / Istanbul The Gallipoli Peninsula was declared a national park in 1973 and is blessed with a dramatic coastline, verdant woodlands and stunning views to offset its tumultuous history. The wonderful city of Istanbul has an incredibly rich history, amazing array of architectural styles, a delectable cuisine, vibrant nightlife, fascinating culture and oodles of style.

On day two, perhaps take the opportunity to snorkel over a WWI shipwreck off the coast or venture further afield to historic Troy before returning to Istanbul. The journey provides a great opportunity to pay respect for those who lost their lives and to reflect on what they fought for.

Includes - Pick-up from the hotels in the Sultanhamet area of Istanbul - Transport (bus) - Hotel (1 night) - 1 breakfast, 1 lunch - Fully guided Gallipoli tour - Visit to the Commonwealth graveyards

Excludes - Meals and drinks unless specified - Personal expenses - Tips and gratuities - Optional activity costs - International flights - Passport and visa fees - Travel insurance - Post tour accommodation

Season : September 06, 2013 to December 31, 2013

Option From 2 to 12 pers Price per adult 289,50€ Departs daily at 06:30