Turkey Greece The Azerbaijan Uzbekistan Morocco Jordan Since 1997 we have delighted in bringing exotic destinations to life for travellers from all over the world. Crystal clear blue waters, rich history, postcard views, stunning architecture, incredible ruins, amazing food, warm and friendly people – these are just some of the things that our trips offer you. The hardest part will be choosing which tour to go on.

With Fez Travel you will see all of the “must-see” sights, but our expert local guides will also show you plenty of hidden treasures as well. Holidays are precious, and so we have designed each of our tours carefully to give you unforgettable memories and great value. Our travellers come from all walks of life and so our itineraries have also been planned to provide the perfect mix of sightseeing and free time.

We aim to show you the heart of the countries you travel, and for you to walk away feeling as though you have had an experience, rather than simply ticked off a list of places to see. Whether you are a history buff, prefer to get off the beaten track, or simply want to relax and enjoy the sun and sea, whether you prefer a small group tour or a more independent style of travel, Fez Travel has something to offer everyone. CONTENT 10 Flying Carpet 11 Anatolian Crossroad 12 Western Treasures Turkey Treasures 13 Orient Express Turkey Undiscovered 14 Magic Explorer 15 Flying Explorer 16 Magic Carpet 17 Turkey Beauty Turkey Classic 18 Explorer 19 Silk Road Discovery 20 Aegean Delight Aegean Prelude 21 Aegean Express Anatolian Delight 22 Fire of 23 Ancient Turkey Best of Turkey 24 Eastern Fire 25 Easymade Turkey 26 – 27 Colours of Anatolia Anatolian Dreams 28 Anatolian Treasures Anatolian Classics 29 Discovery Western Explorer 30 to Pamphylia 31 Pamphylia to Ionia 32 – 33 & Eastern Splendours Tour 34 Black Sea Explorer Northern Explorer 35 Eastern Splendours 36 – 43 Tailor Made Tours Short Tours & Day Tours & Tours 46 Anzac Colonel 47 Anzac Major Anzac Corporal Anzac Trooper 48 – 51 Gallipoli Tours 52 – 56 Special Interest Tours Blue Cruise 58 Sail Away Bodrum and Greek Island 59 Enchanting Blue Marmaris and Greek Island 60 Paradise Blue 61 Mediterranean Dreaming 62 Turquoise Blue 63 Private Boat Charter Greece 66 Colours of Mediterranean 67 to Hellas 68 Diamonds of Mediterranean 69 Aegean Odyssey 70 Best of Turkey & Greece 71 Constantinople to Dodecanese 72 Greece Classic 73 Greece Discovery 74 Best of Greece Greek Island Explorer 75 Highlights of Cyclades Santorini Explorer Balkans 78 – 79 and the Balkans 80 Athens to Split Excursion 81 Split to Athens Explorer South Caucasus 83 Baku to Yerevan Caspian to Black Sea 84 Constantinople to Yerevan 85 Constantinople to Tbilisi Uzbekistan 87 Uzbekistan Classic Uzbekistan and Tajikistan Morocco 90 Morocco on Budget 91 Morocco Desert Safari Egypt, Jordan & Israel 94 Egyptian Highlights Egyptian Discovery 95 Nubian Discovery Classic Egypt 96 Classic Jordan Jordan Discovery 97 Ancient Discovery 98 Fantastic Israel Classic Israel 99 Best of Israel & Jordan WHY CHOOSE US? Our Experience We’ve been around since 1997 and so we know the ropes and all the small things that help to make a tour great. When you book with us you have the peace of mind of knowing that we operate our own group tours - we hire our own guides and operate using our own vehicles and so we control our tour quality. We know every town we stop in like the back of our hand. This means we know the best places to stay, the best places to eat, and the best places to go in your free time.

Quality and Value for Money At every step of the way we aim to offer you great value for money. We have worked hard to get all of the ingredients that make up a great tour just right so that you have the best possible experience. All year round we check the quality of our suppliers, and we take a continuous improvement approach to all that we do, and constantly refine our itineraries and suppliers based on guest feedback. 23

Small Groups We believe that you can’t really get to know a country if you are travelling in a really large group, and so our groups (with the exception of ANZAC Day tours) have a maximum size of 20 people. This gives you more flexibility when travelling, and more chances to learn more about local culture and traditions.

Guaranteed departures Our tours are guaranteed to depart with a minimum of 2 people, this means that when you are a group of 2 you can go ahead and make the booking. We don’t cancel after you have booked and leave you with non-refundable flight tickets! Travel with Fez Travel, we make your dreams come true...

You imagined it, daydreamed about it, envisioned it - we make it happen... OurOt team From our tour guides to our drivers and operation staff, we believe a good team is the key to a great tour. We employ a mix of staff who all love to travel, and who have broad experience across all aspects of the travel industry. We also invest in continuously developing our people. We have a large team on the ground to support our operations. The success of Fez is a direct result of the loyalty and dedication that our team has demonstrated over the years.

OurO guidesid We know that your tour guide is the difference between a good and a great trip, and so we carefully select our guides for their passion and knowledge and continually provide them with professional develop- ment. All of our guides have studied subjects such as archaeology, history and mythology at university and are passionate about showing their country to visitors

Our vehicles Unlike many tour operators, the bulk of our tours are operated using our own fleet of vehicles. This is because safety is important to us and so we prefer to directly manage the maintenance of our vehicles and the training of our drivers. Our fleet is modern, with our oldest vehicle being just 2 years old. If your group is up to 12 people, your vehicle is most likely to be a comfortable mini-bus such as a Mercedes Sprinter. For groups larger than this we move to a full size coach so there is plenty of room for you to spread out and enjoy your trip.

OurOur hotelshotels We have a vast range of hotels that have been carefully handpicked by our team, and we review these all year round to ensure they continue to provide our guests with a comfortable stay. While the bulk of our range are moderate 4 star hotels or an equivalent standard we always try to strike the perfect balance between location, comfort and character. In tours we emphasise more on character and traditional style hotels, and wherever possible we prefer to support family-run businesses. TURKEY Emperors, poets, traders, warriors, religious pilgrims, explorers - over the centuries, all have found themselves drawn to the diverse, beautiful land now known as Turkey. Even today, Turkey ranks among the top travel destinations in the world, thanks to such attractions as stylish Istanbul, which has one of the globe's youngest populations, the chic beach towns along the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts, the wealth of world - class historic sites and ruins, and the unforgettable landscapes of spots like Cappadocia. Add to that the incredible cuisine, the famous bazaars and artisan trades, and the decadent hamam spa traditions, and it's clear that Turkey travel offers something for everyone.

Things Not to Miss in Turkey • Hagia Sophia - this great church of Constantinople was considered to be the greatest house of worship in both Christian and Muslim worlds. • Blue Mosque - is a mosque of extraordinary beauty, architecture and it’s 6 minarets, • Topkapi Palace Museum - the main administrative centre of the . It is the largest and the oldest palace that survived. • Grand Bazaar - in Istanbul really justifies its name. It’s one of the largest covered markets in the world. • Cappadocia & hot air balloon ride - there are hundreds of hot air balloons flying over Cappadocia each morning. You’ll have the best view, and the most amazing photos. • Underground city - built in the Bronze Age for safety and religious reasons, and were used mostly in the Byzantine period. There are many churches, dungeons, storage rooms, winemaking rooms and even heavily fortified castles underground. • Göreme Open Air Museum - was the monastic settle- ment for some 20 monks during the Byzantine period. • Ephesus - is one of the best preserved and the biggest ancient cities in the world. • The Temple of Artemis - one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. • Antalya - offers to its visitors beautiful art, historic sites, extraordinary beaches, hotels and resorts, and a modern nightlife. • White cliffs of Pamukkale - is a nature-made masterpiece located in the Aegean Region of Turkey. It is believed that even Cleopatra swam in these pools. • Hierapolis - as a big city, founded in the 2nd century BC, Hierapolis has a very well preserved Roman theatre. • - a war that lasted 10 years was fought for a woman - Helen of Troy, the most beautiful woman in the world. It all started when Paris of Troy took Helen from her husband Menelaus, the king of Sparta. The Trojans and Greek heroes fought in this war.

When To Visit Turkey The regions bordering the Mediterranean and Aegean Seas are cool and wet in the winter, with dry and sunny days in the summer. The mountain regions see snow in the winter, making them perfect for winter sports enthusiasts, while Istanbul can be visited all year round. Spring, summer and autumn are best to take advantage of Istanbul's outdoor cafes, Bosphorus cruises, and city parks. TURKEY | Small Group Tour

Day 1 Thursday Istanbul Day 7 Wednesday , Gulet FLYING CARPET Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred This morning we drive to Fethiye and board to your hotel and the remainder of the day is our Gulet. Relax at the pre-cruise information 15 DAYS from yours free to explore at your own pace. session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while AUD 3489 Overnight Istanbul meeting the other passengers. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B, D) Departure Dates Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City 2020 After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour Day 8 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet of the only city to span two continents, This morning we drive to Fethiye and board Apr 09; May 07, 21; Jun 04, 18 visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, our Gulet. Breakfast is served on deck before Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10, 24 Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. continuing the cruise to Dockyard Island, Oct 08, 22 Overnight Istanbul (B) Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi Bay. Tonight will be spent at a secluded cove or island. 2021 Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Apr 08,22; May 06, 20; Jun 03, 17 Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Day 9 Friday Gulet Jul 01, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 09, 23 Memorials, , The Nek, Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, Oct 07, 21 Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. snorkel or just laze in the sunshine. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Tour includes Day 4 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfers Day 10 Saturday Pergamum Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfers Step back in time today as we visit Troy and This morning we disembark from our gulet • Professional English-speaking tour its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of after breakfast and head to Kayakoy. The the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its morning light provides excellent photos of this guide for the duration of the tour impressive temples and library made it a deserted Greek village. Afterwards we drive • Transportation in a fully air-condi- renowned cultural and political centre in its to the resort town of Antalya. Here we will tioned, non-smoking vehicle time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Amongst other • Transportation by Gulet boat Day 5 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the Ancient • Car ferry fees between Canakkale Absorb yourself in history today with a Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Museum and guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site which even has a Greek Orthdox Church in of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical its garden! Overnight Antalya (B) • Tips except driver and guide atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre • Entrance fees before continuing to the former Greek village Day 11 Sunday Perge, , Side of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, • Services of Captain and supporting weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can crew the carpet village we learn how the carpets see the Roman Theatre built in the 2nd • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew are made by hand and what determines their century and seating 15,000 people. Side is value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) one of the best classical sites in Turkey with • 14 nights accommodation Temple of Apollo and ancient ruins. • 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 9 Dinners Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Overnight Antalya (B) This morning we will head to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, Day 12 Monday , Cappadocia in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana ancient columns, in the hot springs that were museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, used in Roman times for their therapeutic don't miss the optional traditional Turkish powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)

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ANATOLIAN Day 5 Monday Cappadocia, Goreme, Istanbul Underground City CROSSROAD Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappado- Gallipoli Canakkale Ankara cia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Troy 7 DAYS from Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, TURKEY AUD 1655 Departure Dates and explore the many levels of an Pergamum underground city. Cappadocia 2020 Ephesus Apr 16; May 14, 28; Jun 11,25; Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Pamukkale Jul 09, 23; Aug 06, 20; Sep 03, 17; Konya Kusadasi Oct 01, 15, 29 Day 6 Tuesday Ankara 2021 Early morning departure to the nation's Antalya Apr 16, 30; May 14, 28; Jun 11, 25; capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, Fethiye Jul 09, 23 Aug 06, 20; Sep 03, 17; Oct 01, 15, 29 before returning to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Tour includes • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Flying Carpet • Professional English-speaking tour Day 7 Wednesday Istanbul guide for the duration of the tour After breakfast, you are transferred to the Anatolia Crossroad • Transportation in a fully air-condi- airport for your onward flight. (B) Turkey Treasures tioned, vehicle • Tips except driver and guide Western Treasures • Entrance fees • 6 nights accommodation Orient Express • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners For more details please check our website Day 1 Thursday Fethiye Day 13 Tuesday Cappadocia, Welcome to Fethiye! Overnight Fethiye Goreme, Underground City Marvel at the lunar landscape of Day 2 Friday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme This morning we will head to Kayakoy.. Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of Afterwards we drive to the resort town of an underground city. Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) the old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Overnight Antalya (B) Day 14 Wednesday Ankara Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, Day 3 Saturday Perge, Aspendos, Side mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. Aspendos and Side Overnight Antalya (B) Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 4 Sunday Konya, Cappadocia Day 15 Thursday Istanbul Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting After breakfast our tour concludes and we Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana say goodbye to our new friends and are museum in Konya. transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B) Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) 11 TURKEY | Small Group Tour

Day 8 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet Tour includes TURKEY TREASURES Breakfast is served on deck before continuing the • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer 12 DAYS from cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the AUD 2365 Bay. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Day 9 Friday Gulet Departure Dates • Transportation by Gulet boat Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel or • Entrance fees 2020 just laze in the sunshine. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) • 10 nights accommodation Apr 09; May 07, 21; Jun 04, 18 Day 10 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi • 10 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10, 24 This morning we disembark from our gulet and head Oct 08, 22 to Kayakoy. Then drive to the resort town of Antalya, Day 1 Thursday Istanbul 2021 take a walking tour of the old town "Kaleiçi". Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your Apr 08,22; May 06, 20; Jun 03, 17 Overnight Antalya (B) hotel. Overnight Istanbul Jul 01, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 09, 23 Day 11 Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City Oct 07, 21 Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Blue Mosque, Tour includes and Side. Overnight Antalya (B) St.Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 12 Monday Antalya Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) • Professional English-speaking tour guide Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields for the duration of the tour After breakfast our tour concludes and we say • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, goodbye to our new friends. (B) Today we visit Gallipoli including Lone Pine and vehicle Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, • Transportation by Gulet boat Johnston's Jolly. Overnight Çanakkale (B,D) • Entrance fees Day 4 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum • 11 nights accommodation We visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed • 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 7 Dinners by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Day 1 Thursday Istanbul Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Day 5 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi your hotel. Overnight Istanbul Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Blue Mosque, the ancient city, continuing to the former St.Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Greek village of Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields This morning we will head to Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Today we visit Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Day 7 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet Johnston's Jolly. Overnight Çanakkale (B,D) This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our Day 4 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Gulet. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B,D) We visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed Day 8 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Breakfast is served on deck before continuing the Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) WESTERN TREASURES cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi Day 5 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi Bay. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of 11 DAYS from Day 9 Friday Gulet the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere AUD 2125 Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel or of the ancient city, continuing to the former Departure Dates just laze in the sunshine. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) Greek village of Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) 2020 Day 10 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Apr 09; May 07, 21; Jun 04, 18 This morning we disembark from our gulet and head This morning we will head to Travertines, in Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 10, 24 to Kayakoy. Then drive to the resort town of Antalya, Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Oct 08, 22 take a walking tour of the old town "Kaleiçi". Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) 2021 Overnight Antalya (B) Day 7 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet Apr 08,22; May 06, 20; Jun 03, 17 Day 11 Sunday Fethiye This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our Jul 01, 15, 29; Aug 12, 26; Sep 09, 23 After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Gulet. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B,D) Oct 07, 21 goodbye to our new friends. 12 Small Group Tour | TURKEY

Day 8 Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side Day 1 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields ORIENT EXPRESS Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos and Today we visit Gallipoli including Lone Pine and 12 DAYS from Side. Overnight Antalya (B) Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, AUD 2599 Day 9 Monday Konya, Cappadocia Johnston's Jolly. Overnight Çanakkale (B,D) Travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary Day 2 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Departure Dates and the Mevlana museum. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) We visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, followed 2020 Day 10 Tuesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Apr 12; May 10, 24; Jun 07, 21 We visit the Goreme Open Air Museum and the fairy Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Jul 05, 19; Aug 02, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27 chimneys, underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Day 3 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi Oct 11, 25 Day 11 Wednesday Ankara Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the 2021 Early morning departure, we visit Anitkabir before returning Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24; Jun 07, 21 to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) the ancient city, continuing to the former Jul 05, 19; Aug 02, 16, 30; Sep 13, 27 Day 12 Thursday Istanbul Greek village of Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Oct 11, 25 After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) Day 4 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Tour includes This morning we will head to Travertines, in • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of for the duration of the tour Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Day 5 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet vehicle • Transportation by Gulet boat This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our • Tips except driver and guide Gulet. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B,D) • Entrance fees Day 6 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew Breakfast is served on deck before continuing the • 11 nights accommodation cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi • 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 8 Dinners Bay. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) Day 1 Sunday Kusadasi Day 7 Friday Gulet Welcome to Kusadasi! Overnight Kusadasi (D) Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel or Day 2 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi just laze in the sunshine. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of Day 8 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere This morning we disembark from our gulet and head of the ancient city, continuing to the former TURKEY UNDISCOVERED to Kayakoy. Then drive to the resort town of Antalya, Greek village of Sirince. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) 12 DAYS from take a walking tour of the old town "Kaleiçi". Day 3 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis AUD 2599 Overnight Antalya (B) Day 9 Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side This morning we will head to Travertines, in Departure Dates Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of 2020 and Side. Overnight Antalya . (B) Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Apr 11; May 09, 23; Jun 06, 20 Day 10 Monday Konya, Cappadocia Day 4 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet Jul 04, 18; Aug 01, 15, 29; Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our 2021 Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Gulet. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B,D) Apr 11, 25; May 09, 23; Jun 06, 20 Konya along the way. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Day 5 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet Jul 04, 18; Aug 01, 15, 29; Sep 12, 26 Oct 10, 24 Day 11 Tuesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City Breakfast is served on deck before continuing the Tour includes Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum Rahmi Bay. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) duration of the tour and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels Day 6 Friday Gulet • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia. (B,D) Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel. • Transportation by Gulet boat Day 12 Wednesday Ankara Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) • Tips except driver and guide Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the Day 7 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi • Entrance fees famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to This morning we disembark from our gulet and • Services of Captain and supporting crew Istanbul. (B) head to Kayakoy. Then drive to the resort town of • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • 11 nights accommodation Antalya, take a walking tour of the old town • 11 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 9 Dinners "Kaleiçi". Overnight Antalya (B) 13 TURKEY | Small Group Tour

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 9 Sunday Mt , Karatay Sinop Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Caravansaray, Kahramanmaras Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, Departure in the morning from Cappadocia, we Istanbul Kastamonu Ordu free to explore. Overnight Istanbul we cross the Tekir plateau towards Adiyaman and Giresun Mt Nemrut. Along the way our first stop will be Alacahoyuk Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City the Seljuk Karatay Caravansaray. The next stop Gallipoli Ankara After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of will be Pinarbasi for a short tea break than onto Canakkale the only city to span two continents, visiting the Kahramanmaras which produces Turkey's best ice Troy Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace cream! From here we pass through Adiyaman and Pergamum Cappadocia and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) visit Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene Mt.Nemrut Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Severus Ephesus Pamukkale Ad›yaman Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus Tumulus where Kusadasi Konya One of the most emotionally touching places in members of the royal family were buried. This Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of evening we will go to Mt Nemrut, ascend the Antalya S. Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair mountain, watch the magical sunrise over the Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues. Fethiye Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. After the sunset we return to Adiyaman. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Overnight Adiyaman (B, L, D)

Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Day 10 Monday Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Dam, the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its Turkey's largest, along. After short break we drive MAGIC EXPLORER impressive temples and library made Pergamum a to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge by some renowned cultural and political centre in its time. 6,000 years, some believe it is the site of the 12 DAYS from Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) world's oldest temple. Lunch will be in Sanliurfa AUD 2565 and after lunch we visit the Harran, a village of Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the book Departure Dates Absorb yourself in history today with a guided of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the his life. we will visit the ruins of Harran including 2020 Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of city walls, oldest Islamic university and the castle the ancient city and theatre before continuing to dated to eighteen century. We then drive back to Apr 25; May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its Sanliurfa where we will stay and you will have Jun 06, 13, 20, 27 Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in chance to see Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the can see the Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools Sep 05, 12, 19, 26 Oct 03, 10, 17 carpets are made by hand and what determines of the Holy Carp surrounding it, then wander 2021 their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) around oriental covered bazaar. Apr 24; May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B, L, D) Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Jun 05, 12, 19, 26 Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; This morning we will enjoy a display of locally Day 11 Tuesday Gaziantep, Istanbul Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; handcrafted leather goods before heading to the Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where you Sep 04, 11, 18, 25 Oct 02, 09, 16 magnificent white calcium terraces, known as can see the famous Museum, the largest Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the in the world and home to the famous 'Gypsy Girl' Tour includes ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst mosaic. This museum exhibits superb • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used discovered at the roman site of Belkis - • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. before Birecik Dam flooded most of the site. After • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) lunch, we catch a flight to Istanbul from duration of the tour Gaziantep airport. (B, L) • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Day 7 Friday Silk Road, Konya Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Day 12 Wednesday Istanbul • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum After breakfast our tour concludes and we say • Tips except driver and guide in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! the airport for your onward flight. (B) and transfers Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) • Entrance fees • 10 nights accommodation Day 8 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, • 11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 8 Dinners Underground City Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) 14 Small Group Tour | TURKEY

Day 3 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields Day 12 Monday Konya, Cappadocia Sinop Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum Istanbul Kastamonu ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the Ordu Giresun trenches and tunnels. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Alacahoyuk Day 4 Sunday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Gallipoli Ankara Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its Day 13 Tuesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Canakkale famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the Underground City Troy magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia temples and library made it a renowned cultural today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Pergamum Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut and political centre in its time. Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the Ephesus Pamukkale Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) many levels of an underground city. Ad›yaman Kusadasi Konya Day 5 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour Day 14 Wednesday Mt Nemrut, Karatay S.Urfa of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Caravansaray, Kahramanmaras Antalya Gaziantep Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Departure in the morning from Cappadocia, we we city and theatre before continuing to the former cross the Tekir plateau towards Adiyaman and Mt Fethiye Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Nemrut. Along the way our first stop will be the Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and Seljuk Karatay Caravansaray. The next stop will be at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are Pinarbasi for a short tea break than onto made by hand and what determines their value. Kahramanmaras which produces Turkey's best ice Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) cream! From here we pass through Adiyaman and Day 6 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis visit Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene This morning we will head to the magnificent white Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Severus FLYING EXPLORER calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus Tumulus where where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. members of the royal family were buried. This 17 DAYS from Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot evening we will go to Mt Nemrut, ascend the AUD 4315 springs that were used in Roman times for their mountain, watch the magical sunrise over the Departure Dates therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues. Day 7 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet After the sunset we return to Adiyaman. 2020 This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our Overnight Adiyaman (B, L, D) May 07, 21; Jun 04, 18; Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, Gulet. Relax at the pre-cruise information session. Day 15 Thursday Gobekli Tepe, 27; Sep 10, 24; Oct 08 Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other Sanliurfa, Harran 2021 passengers. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B, D) Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Dam, Day 8 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet Turkey's largest, along. After short break we drive Apr 22; May 06, 20; Jun 03, 17; Jul 01, 15, 29; This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge by some Aug 12, 26; Sep 09, 23; Oct 07 Gulet. Breakfast is served on deck before 6,000 years, some believe it is the site of the Tour includes continuing the cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka world's oldest temple. Lunch will be in Sanliurfa • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer and Bedri Rahmi Bay. Tonight will be spent at a and after lunch we visit the Harran, a village of • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer secluded cove or island. Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the book • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his duration of the tour Day 9 Friday Gulet life. we will visit the ruins of Harran including city • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel walls, oldest Islamic university and the castle dated • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul or just laze in the sunshine. to eighteen century. We then drive back to and transfers Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Sanliurfa where we will stay and you will have • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Day 10 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi chance to see Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you • Tips except driver and guide This morning we disembark from our gulet after can see the Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools • Entrance fees breakfast and head to Kayakoy. The morning light of the Holy Carp surrounding it, then wander • 16 nights accommodation provides excellent photos of this deserted Greek around oriental covered bazaar. village. Afterwards we drive to the resort town of Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B, L, D) • 16 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 11 Dinners Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the Day 16 Friday Gaziantep, Istanbul old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where you Day 1 Thursday Istanbul Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the can see the famous Mosaic Museum, the largest in Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi the world and home to the famous 'Gypsy Girl' and the remainder of the day is yours free to explore at Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox Church mosaic. This museum exhibits superb mosaics your own pace. Overnight Istanbul in its garden! Overnight Antalya (B) discovered at the roman site of Belkis - Zeugma Day 11 Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side before Birecik Dam flooded most of the site. After Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, lunch, we catch a flight to Istanbul from Gaziantep After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the airport. Overnight Istanbul (B, L) city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating Day 17 Saturday Istanbul Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Overnight Istanbul (B) sites in Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) the airport for your onward flight. (B) 15 TURKEY | Small Group Tour

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred This morning we will enjoy a display of to your hotel and the remainder of the day locally handcrafted leather goods before is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City where we also tour the ancient city of After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient of the only city to span two continents, columns, in the hot springs that were used in visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 7 Friday Silk Road, Konya Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields Today we travel the ancient Silk Road One of the most emotionally touching places visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. MAGIC CARPET Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Turkish folklore evening! 10 DAYS from The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) AUD 1739 and tunnels. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Departure Dates Day 8 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, 2020 Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Underground City Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Pergamum Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappado- Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25; This morning, step back in time as we visit cia today as we visit the Goreme Valley May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27 Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 then tour the magnificent acropolis of and explore the many levels of an Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 26 Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library underground city. 2021 made Pergamum a renowned cultural and Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Feb 06, 13, 20, 27 Mar 06, 13, 20, 27; Apr 03, 10, 17, 24 political centre in its time. May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jun 05, 12, 19, 26 Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Day 9 Sunday Ankara Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28 Early morning departure to the nation's Sep 04, 11, 18, 25; Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, Nov 06, 13, 20, 27; Dec 04, 11, 18, 25 Absorb yourself in history today with a mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Tour includes guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul. • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the Overnight Istanbul (B) • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and duration of the tour theatre before continuing to the former Greek Day 10 Monday Istanbul • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. After breakfast our tour concludes and we • Tips except driver and guide Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey say goodbye to our new friends and are • Entrance fees and at the carpet village we learn how the transferred to the airport for your onward • 9 nights accommodation • 9 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners carpets are made by hand and what flight. (B) determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) 16 Small Group Tour | TURKEY

Departure Dates TURKEY BEAUTY 2020 TURKEY CLASSICS 8 DAYS from Jan 06, 13, 20, 27; Feb 03, 10, 17, 24 7 DAYS from AUD 1655 Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Apr 06, 13, 20, 27 AUD 1399 May 04, 11, 18, 25; Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Tour includes Jul 06, 13, 20, 27; Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Sep 07, 14, 21, 28; Oct 05, 12, 19, 26 • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Dec 07, 14, 21, 28 for the duration of the tour • Professional English-speaking tour guide 2021 • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, for the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22 non-smoking vehicle non-smoking vehicle Mar 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Apr 05, 12, 19, 26 • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and • Tips except driver and guide May 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 07, 14, 21, 28 Eceabat • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Izmir Jul 05, 12, 19, 26; Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 • Tips except driver and guide and transfers Sep 06, 13, 20, 27; Oct 04, 11, 18, 25 • Entrance fees • Entrance fees Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Dec 06, 13, 20, 27 • 6 nights accommodation • 7 nights accommodation • 6 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners • 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Day 1 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields Day 1 Monday Istanbul & Bosphorous Departure from Istanbul for the Gallipoli Gallipoli You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 Peninsula. Here we will visit the Lone Pine and we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Johnston's Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Jolly, The Nek. Overnight Canakkale (B,D) Asian shores of the Bosphorous. Overnight Istanbul Day 2 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Day 2 Tuesday Istanbul Old City & Flight to This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, Kusadasi home of Trojan Horse and then tour magnificent Fully guided tour of Blue Mosque, St Sophia acropolis of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem and the Day 3 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Hippodrome.Then, we will be transferred to airport Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of for the flight to Izmir. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere Day 3 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere fruit wines. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to Day 4 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its This morning we will head to the magnificent white fruit wines. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Day 4 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of This morning, heading to the the magnificent white Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) calcium terraces, in Pamukkale where visiting the Day 5 Friday Silk Road, Konya ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Day 5 Friday Silk Road, Konya Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya Travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani along the way. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Caravansary and the Mevlana museum. Day 6 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Underground City Day 6 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia Underground City through the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the We visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Day 7 Sunday Ankara Day 7 Sunday Ankara Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Early departure to Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, before returning to before returning to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Istanbul. (B) Day 8 Monday Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) 17 TURKEY | Small Group Tour

Day 1 Tuesday Kusadasi Sinop Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at Istanbul your leisure and the rest of the day you are free Kastamonu Ordu Giresun to explore this harbour side resort town. Alacahoyuk Overnight Kusadasi Gallipoli Ankara Canakkale Troy Day 2 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Pergamum Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut Absorb yourself in history today with a guided Ephesus Pamukkale Ad›yaman tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Kusadasi Konya Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere

Antalya Gaziantep S.Urfa of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for Fethiye its fruit wines. Overnight Kusadasi

Day 3 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the SILK ROAD EXPLORER magnificent white calcium terraces, known as 7 DAYS from Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the AUD 1399 ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale Departure Dates Day 4 Friday Silk Road, Konya 2020 Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Jan 07, 14, 21, 28; Feb 04, 11, 18, 25 Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 07, 14, 21, 28 in Konya along the way. Overnight Cappadocia May 05, 12, 19, 26; Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Jul 07, 14, 21, 28; Aug 04, 11, 18, 25 Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Oct 06, 13, 20, 27 Day 5 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Nov 03, 10, 17, 24; Dec 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Underground City 2021 Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia Jan 05, 12, 19, 26; Feb 02, 09, 16, 23 today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Apr 06, 13, 20, 27 Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the May 04, 11, 18, 25; Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 many levels of an underground city. Jul 06, 13, 20, 27; Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Overnight Cappadocia Sep 07, 14, 21, 28; Oct 05, 12, 19, 26 Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Dec 07, 14, 21, 28 Day 6 Sunday Ankara Tour includes Early morning departure to the nation's capital, • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of • Professional English-speaking tour guide the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before for the duration of the tour returning to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Tips except driver and guide Day 7 Monday Istanbul • Entrance fees After breakfast our tour concludes and we say • 6 nights accommodation goodbye to our new friends and are transferred • 6 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners to the airport for your onward flight.

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Day 1 Tuesday Kusadasi Kahramanmaras which produces Turkey's best ice Sinop Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Welcome to Kusadasi! Check into your hotel at cream! From here we pass through Adiyaman and Istanbul your leisure and the rest of the day you are free visit Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene Kastamonu Ordu Giresun to explore this harbour side resort town. Tonight Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Severus Alacahoyuk you meet your tour guide and fellow travelling (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus Tumulus where Gallipoli Ankara Canakkale companions. Overnight Kusadasi (D) members of the royal family were buried. This Troy Day 2 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi evening we will go to Mt Nemrut, ascend the Pergamum Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut Absorb yourself in history today with a guided mountain, watch the magical sunrise over the Ephesus Pamukkale Ad›yaman tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues. Kusadasi Konya Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of After the sunset we return to Adiyaman. the ancient city and theatre before continuing to Overnight Adiyaman (B, L, D) Antalya Gaziantep S.Urfa the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its Day 7 Monday Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, Fethiye fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Harran Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Dam, carpets are made by hand and what determines Turkey's largest, along. After short break we drive their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge by some Day 3 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis 6,000 years, some believe it is the site of the SILK ROAD DISCOVERY This morning we will enjoy a display of locally world's oldest temple. Lunch will be in Sanliurfa 9 DAYS from handcrafted leather goods before heading to the and after lunch we visit the Harran, a village of AUD 2029 magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the book Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of Departure Dates ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst his life. we will visit the ruins of Harran including 2020 ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used city walls, oldest Islamic university and the castle Apr 28; May 05, 12, 19, 26 in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. dated to eighteen century. We then drive back to Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jul 07, 14, 21, 28 Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Sanliurfa where we will stay and you will have Aug 04, 11, 18, 25; Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Day 4 Friday Silk Road, Konya chance to see Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you Oct 06, 13, 20 Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting can see the Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools 2021 Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum of the Holy Carp surrounding it, then wander Apr 27; May 04, 11, 18, 25 in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the around oriental covered bazaar. Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jul 06, 13, 20, 27 optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B, L, D) Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Sep 07, 14, 21, 28 Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 8 Tuesday Gaziantep, Istanbul Oct 05, 12, 19 Day 5 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where you Underground City can see the famous Mosaic Museum, the largest Tour includes Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia in the world and home to the famous 'Gypsy Girl' • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air mosaic. This museum exhibits superb mosaics • Professional English-speaking tour guide Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the discovered at the roman site of Belkis - Zeugma for the duration of the tour many levels of an underground city. before Birecik Dam flooded most of the site. After • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) lunch, we catch a flight to Istanbul from non-smoking vehicle Day 6 Sunday Mt Nemrut, Karatay Gaziantep airport. Overnight Istanbul (B, L) • Tips except driver and guide Caravansaray, Kahramanmaras Day 9 Wednesday Istanbul • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Departure in the morning from Cappadocia, we After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Istanbul and transfers we cross the Tekir plateau towards Adiyaman and goodbye to our new friends. (B) • Entrance fees Mt Nemrut. Along the way our first stop will be • 8 Nights accommodation the Seljuk Karatay Caravansaray. The next stop • 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 7 Dinners will be Pinarbasi for a short tea break than onto 19 TURKEY | Small Group Tours

Departure Dates AEGEAN DELIGHT 2020 AEGEAN PRELUDE 8 DAYS from Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 7 DAYS from AUD 1379 Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25; AUD 1469 May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; Tour includes Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 26; • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour 2021 for the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Feb 06, 13, 20, 27 • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Mar 06, 13, 20, 27; Apr 03, 10, 17, 24; non-smoking vehicle • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jun 05, 12, 19, 26; Eceabat • Tips except driver and guide Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees Sep 04, 11, 18, 25; Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; • Entrance fees • 7 nights accommodation Nov 06, 13, 20, 27; Dec 04, 11, 18, 25; • 6 nights accommodation • 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners • 6 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Istanbul your hotel. Overnight Istanbul Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields Today we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original Marmaris ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Overnight Canakkale (B,D) trenches and tunnels.Overnight Çanakkale (B,D) Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its home of the famed Trojan Horse and then tour the famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its city and theatre before continuing to the former fruit wines. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis known as Travertines, in Pamukkale and tour the This morning we will enjoy a display of handcraft- ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) ed leather goods before heading to the magnificent Day 7 Friday Bursa, Istanbul white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Day 7 Friday Marmaris Overnight Istanbul (B) After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris Day 8 Saturday Istanbul and our tour concludes upon arrival in Marmaris at After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) approximately 12:00. (B)

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AEGEAN EXPRESS ANATOLIAN DELIGHT 6 DAYS from 5 DAYS from AUD 1259 Bursa AUD 1399 Departure Dates Departure Dates 2020 2020 Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25; Jan 07, 14, 21, 28; Feb 04, 11, 18, 25; May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; Mar 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Apr 07, 14, 21, 28; Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; May 05, 12, 19, 26; Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jul 07, 14, 21, 28; Aug 04, 11, 18, 25; Sep 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Oct 06, 13, 20, 27; Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 26; Marmaris 2021 Nov 03, 10, 17, 24; Dec 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; 2021 Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Feb 06, 13, 20, 27 Mar 06, 13, 20, 27; Apr 03, 10, 17, 24; Jan 05, 12, 19, 26; Feb 02, 09, 16, 23; May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jun 05, 12, 19, 26; Mar 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Apr 06, 13, 20, 27; Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; May 04, 11, 18, 25; Jun 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Sep 04, 11, 18 25; Oct 02 09, 16, 23, 30; Jul 06, 13, 20, 27; Aug 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Nov 06 13, 20, 27; Dec 04, 11, 18, 25; Sep 07, 14, 21, 28; Oct 05, 12, 19, 26; Nov 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Dec 07, 14, 21, 28; Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Tour includes • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Inbound - Izmir airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer for the duration of the tour • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, for the duration of the tour non-smoking vehicle • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and non-smoking vehicle Eceabat • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • Entrance fees • 5 nights accommodation • 4 nights accommodation • 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 1 Tuesday Kusadasi Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Welcome to Kusadasi! You will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight Istanbul your hotel from Izmir airport. Overnight Kusadasi (D) Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City Day 2 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Fully guided tour of Istanbul, visiting the Blue Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Temple of Artemis. Before continuing to the the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields wines. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Visit the WW1 Battlefields of Gallipoli including Day 3 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC This morning we will head to the magnificent white Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in and tunnels. Overnight Canakkale (B,D) Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum Hierapolis. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Today we visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse, Day 4 Friday Bursa, Istanbul followed by a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Today you head back to Istanbul, passing through Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) rural Turkey and ancient Bursa to visit the famous Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi Green Mosque and explore the Silk Bazaar. Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of Overnight Istanbul (B) the Temple of Artemis. Before continuing to the Day 5 Saturday Istanbul former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) wines. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Day 6 Thursday Kusadasi After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) 21 TURKEY | Small Group Tours

Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 7 Thursday Pamukkale Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of your hotel and the remainder of the day is Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the yours, free to explore Istanbul. magnificent white calcium terraces of Overnight Istanbul Pamukkale. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Tour the exotic city that spans both and visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Day 8 Friday Ephesus Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Absorb yourself in history today with a Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the the stretch of water that separates Europe from Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. day Bosphorous cruise'. Overnight Istanbul (B) Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia how the carpets are made by hand what After breakfast we drive towards the nation's determines their value. capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausole- Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) um of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Day 9 Saturday Pergamum, Troy FIRE OF ANATOLIA Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Step back in time today as we visit the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its 11 DAYS from AUD 2265 Day 4 Monday Goreme Open-Air impressive temples and library made it a Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar renowned cultural and political centre in its Departure Dates Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, time. We continue on and visit Troy and its Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportuni- famed Trojan Horse 2020 ties are everywhere so have your cameras Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 08, 22; ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish Jun 05, 19; Jul 03, 17, 21; Aug 14, 28; folklore evening featuring folklore and belly Day 10 Sunday Gallipoli Sep 11, 25; Oct 09, 23; Nov 06 dancers... a night you won't forget! After breakfast, we visit the WW1 2021 Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine Mar 12, 26; Apr 09, 23; May 07, 21; and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Jun 04, 18; Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Day 5 Tuesday Underground City, Konya The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches Sep 10, 24; Oct 08, 22; Nov 05 This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli and tunnels before driving to back to underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Tour includes we head south, towards Konya, along the • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Day 11 Monday Istanbul • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. After breakfast, our tour concludes and we • Professional English-speaking tour Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum say goodbye to our new friends before guide for the duration of the tour and Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya (B, D) being transferred to the airport for your • Transportation in a fully air-condi- onward flight. (B) Day 6 Wednesday , tioned, non-smoking vehicle Pamukkale • Tips except driver and guide Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium • Entrance fees travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient • 10 nights accommodation site of Sagalassos. Conquered by Alexander • 10 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners the Great in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its demise in 541-2 AD. Today it is one of the best preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO tentative list. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)

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Day 7 Friday Ephesus, Istanbul BEST OF TURKEY Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. ANCIENT TURKEY Then you will drive to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. 8 DAYS from Overnight Istanbul(B) 9 DAYS from AUD 2045 Day 8 Saturday Istanbul AUD 2045 Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where Departure Dates your tour concludes. (B) Departure Dates 2020 2020 Mar 14, 28; Apr 11, 25; May 09, 23; Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 08, 22; Jun 06, 20; Jul 04, 18; Aug 01, 15, 29; Jun 05, 19; Jul 03, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 24; Nov 07 Sep 11, 25; Oct 09, 23; Nov 06 2021 2021 Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 08, 22; Mar 12, 26; Apr 09, 23; May 07, 21; Jun 05, 19; Jul 03, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Jun 04, 18; Jul 02, 16, 30; Aug 13, 27; Sep 11, 25; Oct 09, 23; Nov 06 Sep 10, 24; Oct 08, 22; Nov 05 Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour for the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle non-smoking vehicle • Domestic flight between Izmir and • Tips except driver and guide Istanbul and transfers • Entrance fees • Tips except driver and guide • 8 nights accommodation • Entrance fees • 8 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners • 7 nights accommodation • 7 Breakfast, 5 Dinners Day 1 Friday Istanbul You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder Day 1 Saturday Istanbul and the Bosphorous of the day is free. Overnight Istanbul You will be transferred to your hotel and we will Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City tour the Blue Mosque, St.Sophia Museum and the Tour of Istanbul, visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Hippodrome Overnight Istanbul Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 2 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia We drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to Today drive to Ankara to visit Anitkabir, then visit Anitkabir, before continuing on to Cappadocia. continue Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Day 4 Monday Goreme Open-Air Museum, Day 3 Monday Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Pasabag, Uchisar Tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag & Uchisar Castle. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Uchisar castle. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D) Day 5 Tuesday Underground City, Konya Day 4 Tuesday Underground City, Konya Explore Kaymakli underground city. Then, we head We visit and explore Kaymakli underground city. towards Konya and we tour the Mevlana Museum Then leaving Cappadocia, visiting Sultanhani and Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya (B,D) Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once Day 6 Wednesday Sagalassos, Pamukkale in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya (B, D) travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site of Day 5 Wednesday Sagalassos, Pamukkale Sagalassos. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium Day 7 Thursday Pamukkale travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, of Sagalassos. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Necropolis. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale Day 8 Friday Ephesus Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Necropolis. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Artemis. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Day 9 Saturday Kusadasi After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) 23 TURKEY | Small Group Tours

Day 1 Friday Istanbul cream! From here we pass through Adiyaman Sinop Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to and visit Arsemia, once the capital of the Istanbul your hotel and the remainder of the day is Commagene Kingdom, before continuing to Kastamonu Ordu Giresun yours, free to explore Istanbul. Overnight the ancient Severus (Cendere) Bridge and the Alacahoyuk Istanbul Karakus Tumulus where members of the royal Gallipoli Ankara Canakkale family were buried. This evening we will go Troy Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City to Mt Nemrut, ascend the mountain, watch the

Pergamum Cappadocia Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the Mt.Nemrut and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue massive ancient rock statues. After the sunset Ephesus Pamukkale Ad›yaman Kusadasi Konya Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippo- we return to Adiyaman. drome. Cruise between two continents on the Overnight Adiyaman (B, L, D)

Antalya Gaziantep S.Urfa stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half Day 7 Thursday Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, Fethiye day Bosphorous cruise'. Harran Overnight Istanbul (B) Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Dam, Turkey's largest, along. After short break Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia we drive to Gobekli Tepe, predating After breakfast we drive towards the nation's Stonehenge by some 6,000 years, some capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausole- believe it is the site of the world's oldest EASTERN FIRE um of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before temple. Lunch will be in Sanliurfa and after 9 DAYS from continuing on to the surreal landscape of lunch we visit the Harran, a village of AUD 1959 Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Mud-Brick "beehive" houses mentioned in the Departure Dates book of Genesis where Abraham spend last Day 4 Monday Cappadocia, Goreme, years of his life. we will visit the ruins of 2020 Underground City Harran including city walls, oldest Islamic May 29; June 05, 12, 19, 26 Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia university and the castle dated to eighteen Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28 today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open century. We then drive back to Sanliurfa Sep 04, 11, 18, 25; Oct 02, 09, 16, 23 Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and where we will stay and you will have chance explore the many levels of an underground to see Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you can 2021 city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so see the Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools Apr 30; May 07, 14, 21, 18; Jun 04, 11, 18, 25 have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss of the Holy Carp surrounding it, then wander the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring around oriental covered bazaar. Jul 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B, L, D) Aug 06, 13, 20, 27; Sep 03, 10, 17, 24 forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Oct 01, 08, 15, 22 Day 8 Friday Gaziantep, Istanbul Tour includes Day 5 Tuesday Cappadocia Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Today is a free day to explore this remark- you can see the famous Mosaic Museum, the • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer able region. Maybe take the option of a largest in the world and home to the famous • Professional English-speaking tour guide for sunrise hot air balloon flight ! 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic. This museum exhibits the duration of the tour Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) superb mosaics discovered at the roman site • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, of Belkis - Zeugma before Birecik Dam non-smoking vehicle Day 6 Wednesday Mt Nemrut, flooded most of the site. After lunch, we catch • Tips except driver and guide Karatay Caravansaray, Kahramanmaras a flight to Istanbul from Gaziantep airport. • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Departure in the morning from Cappadocia, Overnight Istanbul (B, L) Istanbul and transfers we we cross the Tekir plateau towards • Entrance fees Adiyaman and Mt Nemrut. Along the way our Day 9 Saturday Istanbul • 8 nights accommodation first stop will be the Seljuk Karatay After breakfast our tour concludes and we say • 8 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 5 Dinners Caravansaray. The next stop will be Pinarbasi goodbye to our new friends. (B) for a short tea break than onto Kahraman- maras which produces Turkey's best ice 24 Small Group Tours | TURKEY

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 7 Friday Kusadasi to Cappadocia Sinop Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Today you will be transferred to the airport Istanbul to your hotel and the remainder of the day is for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival you will Kastamonu Ordu Giresun yours free to explore at your own pace. be met and transferred to Cappadocia. Alacahoyuk Overnight Istanbul Cappadocia is an extraordinary national Gallipoli treasure and is perhaps even the jewel in Canakkale Troy Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City Turkey's illustrious crown. After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour Overnight Cappadocia (B) Pergamum Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut of the only city to span two continents, visiting Ephesus Pamukkale Ad›yaman the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Day 8 Saturday Northern Cappadocia Konya Kusadasi Palace and the Hippodrome. Today our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a Overnight Istanbul (B) visit to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Antalya Gaziantep S.Urfa Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stop for Fethiye Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields lunch and learn about hand-made pottery. One of the most emotionally touching places Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag fairy in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley and of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Urgup Winery to taste the delicious vines of Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Day 9 Sunday Southern Cappadocia EASYMADE TURKEY This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and 10 DAYS from Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of then Red Valley. After visiting the village of AUD 2625 Pergamum Cavusin, Cave churches and head to Kaymakli Step back in time today as we visit Troy and Underground City, the biggest in the region. Departure Dates its famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) 2020 the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 impressive temples and library made it a Day 10 Monday Cappadocia to Istanbul Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25; renowned cultural and political centre in its After breakfast you will be transferred to the May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; time. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) airport for your flight to Istanbul, arriving at Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; approximately 10:30 am, and our tour Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi concludes. (B) Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 26; Absorb yourself in history today with a guided 2021 tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Jan 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Feb 06, 13, 20, 27 Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical Mar 06, 13, 20, 27; Apr 03, 10, 17, 24; atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jun 05, 12, 19, 26; before continuing to the former Greek village Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet Sep 04, 11, 18, 25; Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at Nov 06, 13, 20, 27; Dec 04, 11, 18, 25; the carpet village we learn how the carpets Tour includes are made by hand and what determines their • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned,vehicle • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and This morning we will enjoy a display of Eceabat locally handcrafted leather goods before • Tips except driver and guide heading to the magnificent white calcium • Domestic flight between Izmir and Cappado- terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale cia and transfers where we also tour the ancient city of • Domestic flight between Cappadocia and Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient Istanbul and transfers • Entrance fees columns, in the hot springs that were used in • 9 nights accommodation Roman times for their therapeutic powers. • 9 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 4 Dinners Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) 25 TURKEY | Small Group Tours

Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 6 Wednesday Kayakoy, Antalya, Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your Kaleiçi hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free Today we drive towards to southern part of the to explore Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul country, the Medierranean coast and the city of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's Gate, the only city to span two continents, visiting the the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç Kaleiçi Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two Church in its garden! Overnight Antalya (B) continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an Day 7 Thursday Perge, Aspendos, Side optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. Today, we will visit Perge a famous antique site. Overnight Istanbul (B) Continue to famous theatre at Aspendos which is Bodrum known for one of the best preserved theatres of Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia Asia Minor, and is still used today. After After breakfast we drive towards the nation's Aspendos drive to Side is one of the best capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of classical sites in Turkey with Temple of Apollo the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to and ancient ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) the surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 8 Friday Pamukkale COLOURS OF We depart from Antalya in the morning and Day 4 Monday Cappadocia, Goreme, head for Pamukkale where we will visit the ANATOLIA Underground City famous cotton castles and Heirapolis, including Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia magnificently preserved necropolis, the main 15 DAYS from today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air steet, gates, thermal baths, the Greco Roman AUD 3419 Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Swim in Departure Dates many levels of an underground city. a theraputic bath of hot spring mineral waters. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Overnight Pamukkale (B,D) 2020 Mar 20; Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29; Day 5 Tuesday Sultanhani Caravansary, Day 9 Saturday Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 07, 21; Konya Depart from Pamukkale towards Aphrodisias the Sep 04, 18; Oct 02, 16, 30; Nov 13 Heading towards Konya we will visit Sultanhani ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess 2021 Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia, en route. of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also famous for its Mar 19; Apr 02, 16, 30; May 14, 28; Then we will visit mausoleum of Mevlana school of sculpture, we visit the stadium, which is Jun 11, 25; Jul 09, 23; Aug 06, 20; Celaleddin Rumi. We will also visit Selimiye the best preserved in Anatolia, the Temple of Sep 03, 17; Oct 01, 15, 29; Nov 12 Mosque and Silli Aya Helena Church. Aphrodite, the Tetrapylon, theatre, the Museum. Overnight Konya (B) Afterwards we continue on to Bodrum. Tour includes Overnight Bodrum (B) • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 10 Sunday Bodrum • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Today is a free day in Bodrum. Maybe visit • Professional English-speaking tour guide which was built by the Knights of for the duration of the tour Rhodes in honour of St.Peter. Or the Mausoleum • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of vehicle the ancient world, which was constructed as a • Tips except driver and guide funeral monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and after the death of her brother and husband Eceabat Mausolos. It is here that the word 'Mausoleum' • Entrance fees comes from. Or maybe just spend the day at • 14 nights accommodation one of the many beaches nearby. Overnight Bodrum (B) • 14 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners

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Day 11 Monday , Miletus, Didyma, Day 4 Monday Goreme Open-Air Bafa, Lake Euromos ANATOLIAN Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Depart from your hotel in Bodrum in the Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, morning. After a short drive your tour starts with DREAMS Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportuni- the visit to Temple of Zeus at Euromos. After the ties are everywhere so have your cameras fascinating temple you will have a short drive to 7 DAYS from ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Bafa Lake, with a small authentic boat you will AUD 1589 Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how enjoy the romantic view of the lake. Thereafter the carpets are made by hand what we will get to Didyma's Temple of Apollo with Departure Dates determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the its very well-known oracles was one of the most 2020 optional Turkish folklore evening featuring sacred places of antiquity. Although looted and Mar 13, 20, 27; Apr 03, 10, 17, 24 folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't burnt many times it remains impressive. After the May 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Jun 05, 12, 19, 26 forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) fascinating temple you will visit Miletus which Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Aug 07, 14, 21, 28 has provided its alphabet to the rest of the Sep 04, 11, 18, 25, Oct 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Day 5 Tuesday Underground City, Konya Nov 06, 13 classical world, was a great port and the 2021 This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli hometown of several philosophers and sages. Mar 12, 19, 26; Apr 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia we Last stop will be Priene which was one of the May 07, 14, 21, 28; Jun 04, 11, 18, 25; head south, towards Konya, along the ancient most active ports of the Ionian Federation. The Jul 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Aug 06, 13, 20, 27; Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just city is the oldest example of geometric city Sep 03, 10, 17, 24; Oct 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we planning. We continue on to Kusadasi. Nov 05, 12 tour the Mevlana Museum and Alaeddin Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Tour includes Mosque. Overnight Konya (B, D) • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 12 Tuesday Ephesus • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 6 Wednesday Konya - Istanbul Absorb yourself in history today with a guided • Professional English-speaking tour Today, after breakfast, we catch the new high tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the guide for the duration of the tour speed train from Konya to Istanbul, arriving Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere • Transportation in a fully air-condi- into Istanbul mid afternoon. You will be of the ancient city and theatre before continuing tioned, vehicle • Tips except driver and guide transferred to your hotel and the rest of the to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous • Car ferry fees between Canakkale day is free to explore. Overnight Istanbul (B) for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long and Eceabat traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we • Entrance fees Day 7 Thursday Istanbul learn how the carpets are made by hand and • 6 nights accommodation After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say what determines their value. • 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners goodbye to our new friends before being Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) transferred to the airport for your onward Day 1 Friday Istanbul flight. (B) Day 13 Wednesday Pergamum, Troy Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to Step back in time today as we visit the your hotel and the remainder of the day is magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive yours, free to explore Istanbul. temples and library made it a renowned cultural Overnight Istanbul and political centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy and its famed Trojan Horse Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Day 14 Thursday Gallipoli Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the After breakfast, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair on the stretch of water that separates Europe Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's from Asia in the afternoon with an optional Jolly, original trenches and tunnels before driving 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. to back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Overnight Istanbul (B)

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Departure Dates Day 1 Friday Istanbul ANATOLIAN 2020 Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your Mar 20; Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29 hotel. Overnight Istanbul TREASURES Jun 12, 26; Jul 10, 24; Aug 07, 21 Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Sep 04, 18; Oct 02, 16, 30; Nov 13 Fully guided tour of Istanbul, visiting the Blue 8 DAYS from 2021 Mosque, St.Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and AUD 1889 Mar 19; Apr 02, 16, 30; May 14, 28 the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Tour includes Jun 11, 25; Jul 09, 23; Aug 06, 20 Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Sep 03, 17; Oct 01, 15, 29; Nov 12 We drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to • Outbound - Antalya airport transfer visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed • Professional English-speaking tour guide Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal for the duration of the tour landscape of Cappadocia. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Day 4 Monday Cappadocia, Goreme, Eceabat Underground City • Tips except driver and guide Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia • Entrance fees today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air • 7 nights accommodation Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 5 Tuesday Sultanhani Caravansary, Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your Konya hotel. Overnight Istanbul Bodrum Heading towards Konya we will visit Sultanhani Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Caravansary, the largest in Anatolia, en route. Visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum, the Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi and Overnight Istanbul (B) Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya (B) Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia Day 6 Wednesday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi After breakfast we drive towards Ankara and visit Today we drive towards to southern part of the Anitkabir continue on to the surreal landscape of country, the Medierranean coast and the city of Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour of the Day 4 Monday Cappadocia, Goreme, old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". Underground City Overnight Antalya (B) Visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the Day 7 Thursday Perge, Aspendos, Side fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an Today, we will visit Perge a famous antique site. underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Continue to famous theatre at Aspendos which is Day 5 Tuesday Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya still used today. After Aspendos drive to Side is Heading towards Konya we will visit Sultanhani one of the best classical sites in Turkey with Temple Caravansary. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana of Apollo and ancient ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) Museum and Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya (B) Day 8 Friday Pamukkale Day 6 Wednesday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi We depart from Antalya in the morning and head Today we drive to the Medierranean coast, ANATOLIAN CLASSICS for Pamukkale where we will visit the famous cotton Antalya. Then we will take a walking tour of the 10 DAYS from castles and Heirapolis, including magnificently old town area of Antalya known as "Kaleiçi". AUD 2359 preserved necropolis, the main steet, gates, thermal Overnight Antalya (B) baths, the Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of Day 7 Thursday Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour includes St.Philippe. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Visit Perge a famous antique site. Continue to • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfers • Outbound - Bodrum - Milas Airport Day 9 Saturday Aphrodisias famous theatre at Aspendos. After Aspendos drive • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Depart from Pamukkale towards Aphrodisias the to Side is one of the best classical sites in Turkey the duration of the tour ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the goddess of with Temple of Apollo. Overnight Antalya (B) • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Beauty, Love and Fertility. Afterwards we continue Day 8 Friday Antalya non-smoking vehicle on to Bodrum. Overnight Bodrum (B) After breakfast, our tour concludes.(B) • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees Day 10 Sunday Bodrum • 9 nights accommodation After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) • 9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners

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BODRUM DISCOVERY WESTERN EXPLORER 7 DAYS from AUD 1889 6 DAYS from AUD 1399 Departure Dates Departure Dates 2020 2020 Mar 19, 30; Apr 02, 13, 16, 27, 30 Mar 29; Apr 12, 26; May 10, 24 May 11, 14, 25, 28; Jun 08, 11, 22, 25 Jun 07, 21; Jul 05, 19; Aug 02, 16, 30 Jul 06, 09, 20, 23; Aug 03, 06, 17, 20 Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 08, 22 Sep 03, 14, 17, 28; Oct 01, 12, 15, 26, 29 2021 Nov 09, 12, 23 Mar 28; Apr 11, 25; May 09, 23 2021 Jun 06, 20; Jul 04,18; Aug 01, 15, 29 Mar 18, 29; Apr 01, 12, 15, 26, 29 Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 24; Nov 07, 21 May 10, 13, 24, 27; Jun 07, 10, 21, 24 Tour includes Bodrum Jul 05, 08, 19, 22; Aug 02, 05, 16, 19, 30 • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Sep 02, 13, 16, 27, 30; Oct 11, 14, 25, 28 • Professional English-speaking tour guide Nov 08, 11, 22 for the duration of the tour Tour includes • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Day 5 Thursday Gallipoli • Inbound - Izmir airport transfer non-smoking vehicle • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Tips except driver and guide After breakfast, we visit Gallipoli including Lone Pine • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, duration of the tour Eceabat Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels before • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Entrance fees driving to back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat • 6 nights accommodation Day 6 Friday Istanbul Old City • Tips except driver and guide • 6 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia • Entrance fees visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi • 5 nights accommodation Day 1 Sunday Bodrum • 5 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Make your way to your hotel, check in and enjoy Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) the rest of the day free. Overnight Bodrum Day 7 Saturday Istanbul Day 1 Kusadasi Day 2 Monday Priene, Miletus, Didyma, After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) You will transferred to your hotel and the remainder of Bafa, Lake Euromos the day is free. Overnight Kusadasi (D) After a short drive your tour starts with the visit to Day 2 Ephesus Temple of Zeus at Euromos. After the fascinating Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of temple you will have a short drive to Bafa Lake, Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the with a small authentic boat you will enjoy the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. romantic view of the lake. Thereafter we will get to Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its very well-known Day 3 Pergamum, Troy oracles was one of the most sacred places of Step back in time today as we visit the magnificent antiquity. Last stop will be Priene which was one of acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and the most active ports of the Ionian Federation.We library made it a renowned cultural and political centre continue on to Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) in its time. We continue on and visit Troy and its Day 3 Tuesday Ephesus famed Trojan Horse Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour Day 4 Gallipoli of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of After breakfast, we visit the WW1 Battlefields of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair city and theatre before continuing to the former Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. original trenches and tunnels before driving to back to Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 4 Wednesday Pergamum, Troy Day 5 Istanbul Old City Step back in time today as we visit the magnificent Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St Sophia library made it a renowned cultural and political Museum and the Hippodrome.Overnight Istanbul (B) centre in its time. We continue on and visit Troy Day 6 Istanbul and its famed Trojan Horse After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) Overnight Çanakkale (B, D)

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Day 1 Wednesday Kusadasi Or the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of Welcome to Kusadasi! You will be the seven wonders of the ancient world, transferred to your hotel and the remainder which was constructed as a funeral of the day is yours free to explore at your monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, own pace. Overnight Kusadasi (D) after the death of her brother and husband Mausolos. It is here that the word 'Mausole- Day 2 Thursday Ephesus um' comes from. Or maybe just spend the Absorb yourself in history today with a day at one of the many beaches nearby. guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Overnight Bodrum (B) site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and Day 5 Sunday Aphrodisias Didim theatre before continuing to the former Depart from Bodrum to Aphrodisias the Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the Bodrum Antalya wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also in Turkey and at the carpet village we famous for its school of sculpture, we visit learn how the carpets are made by hand the stadium, which is the best preserved in and what determines their value. Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Tetrapylon, the Amphitheatre and Aphrodi- sias Museum. Afterwards we continue on to IONIA TO PAMPHYLIA Day 3 Friday Priene, Miletus, Didyma, Pamukkale. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Bafa Lake, Euromos 8 DAYS from Depart from your hotel in Kusadasi in the Day 6 Monday Pamukkale, AUD 1889 morning. After a short hour drive your tour Today we will visit Pamukkale, cotton castles Departure Dates starts with a visit to Priene which was one and Heirapolis, including magnificently of the most active ports of the Ionian preserved necropolis, the main steet, gates, 2020 Federation. The city is the oldest example thermal baths, the Greco Roman theatre Apr 08; May 06; Jun 03; Jul 15; Aug 12; of geometric city planning. Thereafter visit and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Swim in a Sep 09; Oct 07; Miletus which has provided its alphabet to theraputic bath of hot spring mineral 2021 the rest of the classical world, was a great waters. From Pamukkale we head to Apr 07; May 05; Jun 02; Jul 14; Aug 11; Sep 08; Oct 06; port and the hometown of several philoso- Antalya, visiting, Kibyra, a little-known phers and sages. Continue to Didyma's ancient city, where you will have chance to Tour includes Temple of Apollo with its very well-known see the well preserved stadium and • Inbound - Izmir airport transfer oracles was one of the most sacred places bouleuterion. Overnight Antalya (B) • Outbound - Antalya airport transfer of antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times it remains impressive. After the Day 7 Tuesday Perge, Aspendos, Side • Professional English-speaking tour guide for fascinating temple you will have a short Today, we will visit Perge a famous antique the duration of the tour drive to Bafa Lake, with a small authentic site. Continue to famous theatre at • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, boat you will enjoy the romantic view of Aspendos which is known for one of the non-smoking vehicle the lake. At the end of the tour you will best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, and • Tips except driver and guide drive to Bodrum. We will visit the temple of is still used today. After Aspendos drive to • Entrance fees Zeus at Euromos enroute. We continue on Side is one of the best classical sites in • 7 nights accommodation to Bodrum. Overnight Bodrum (B) Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient • 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) Day 4 Saturday Bodrum Today is a free day in Bodrum. Maybe Day 8 Wednesday Antalya visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the After breakfast you will be transferred to Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter. the airport for your flight and our tour concludes. (B)

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Day 1 Wednesday Antalya Day 6 Monday Priene, Miletus, Welcome to Antalya! You will be Didyma, Bafa, Lake Euromos transferred to your hotel and the remainder Depart from your hotel in Bodrum in the of the day is yours free to explore at your morning. After a short drive your tour starts own pace. Overnight Antalya with the visit to Temple of Zeus at Euromos. After the fascinating temple you will have a Day 2 Thursday Perge, Aspendos, Side short drive to Bafa Lake, with a small Today, we will visit Perge a famous antique authentic boat you will enjoy the romantic site. Continue to famous theatre at view of the lake. Thereafter we will get to Aspendos which is known for one of the Didyma's Temple of Apollo with its very best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, and well-known oracles was one of the most is still used today. After Aspendos drive to sacred places of antiquity. Although looted Didim Side is one of the best classical sites in and burnt many times it remains impressive. Bodrum Antalya Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient After the fascinating temple you will visit ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) Miletus which has provided its alphabet to the rest of the classical world, was a great Day 3 Friday Pamukkale port and the hometown of several philoso- We depart from Antalya in the morning phers and sages. Last stop will be Priene and head for Pamukkale where we will visit which was one of the most active ports of the famous cotton castles and Heirapolis, the Ionian Federation. The city is the oldest PAMPHYLIA TO IONIA including magnificently preserved necropolis, example of geometric city planning. We the main steet, gates, thermal baths, the continue on to Kusadasi. 8 DAYS from Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) AUD 1889 St. Philippe. Swim in a theraputic bath of hot spring mineral waters. Day 7 Tuesday Ephesus Departure Dates Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the 2020 Day 4 Saturday Aphrodisias site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the Mar 25; Apr 08, 15 22; Depart from Pamukkale towards Aphrodisias mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and May 06, 13, 20; Jun 03, 10, 17; the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite, the theatre before continuing to the former Jul 01, 15, 22, 29; Aug 12, 19, 26; goddess of Beauty, Love and Fertility, also Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit Sep 09, 16, 23; Oct 07, 24, 21; Nov 04, 08 famous for its school of sculpture, we visit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions 2021 the stadium, which is the best preserved in in Turkey and at the carpet village we Mar 24; Apr 08, 15, 21; Anatolia, the Temple of Aphrodite, the learn how the carpets are made by hand May 05, 12, 19; Jun 02, 09, 16, 30; Tetrapylon, theatre, the Museum. Afterwards and what determines their value. Jul 14, 21, 28; Aug 11, 18, 25; we continue on to Bodrum. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Sep 08-15-22; Oct 06-13-20; Nov 03-17 Overnight Bodrum (B) Day 8 Wednesday Kusadasi Tour includes Day 5 Sunday Bodrum After breakfast you will be transferred to • Inbound - Antalya airport transfer Today is a free day in Bodrum. Maybe the airport for your flight and our tour • Outbound - Izmir airport transfer visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the concludes. (B) • Professional English-speaking tour Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter. Or guide for the duration of the tour the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which • Transportation in a fully air-condi- was constructed as a funeral monument by tioned, non-smoking vehicle Artemisia, Queen of Caria, after the death • Tips except driver and guide of her brother and husband Mausolos. It is • Entrance fees here that the word 'Mausoleum' comes • 7 nights accommodation from. Or maybe just spend the day at one • 7 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners of the many beaches nearby. Overnight Bodrum (B)

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Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 6 Wednesday Inebolu, Sinop BLACK SEA & Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred This morning we head for Inebolu with its to your hotel and the remainder of the day wooden houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or EASTERN SPLENDOURS is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul Ottoman Greek) architecture, dark green 23 DAYS From nature and excellent coastline which amazes AUD 8049 Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City visitors. Overnight Sinop (B) After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided Departure Dates tour of the only city to span two continents, Day 7 Thursday Akliman, Hamsilos, 2020 visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Erfelek Waterfall May 22; Jun 12; Jul 03, 24; Aug 14; Sep 04 Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippo- We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman drome. Cruise between two continents on Cove, Hamsilos Bay which offers rich natural 2021 the stretch of water that separates Europe beauty with green forests, colourful flowers May 21; Jun 11; Jul 02, 23; Aug 13; Sep 03 from Asia in the afternoon with an optional and small inland bays where military ships Tour includes 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. took strategic advantage of the bays' hidden Overnight Istanbul (B) location during the First World War. Lastly • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer we visit Erfelek Waterfall where you will be • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 3 Sunday Akcakoca, Safranbolu able to trek through the park and find many • Professional English-speaking tour guide This morning we drive to the coastal town cascading waterfalls and other beautiful for the duration of the tour of Akçakoca. Its old town area, situated on natural scenes. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, a gentle hill is a well preserved neighbour- Overnight Sinop (B) non-smoking vehicle hood of traditional houses of wood and • Tips except driver and guide firebricks, lining square-shaped blocks. We Day 8 Friday Ordu, Trabzon • Entrance fees then drive to the UNESCO World Today we will drive towards the Black Sea • 22 nights accommodation Heritage-listed town of Safranbolu. coast to Trabzon, stopping on the way for a • 22 Breakfasts Overnight Safranbolu (B) short visit to Yason Church which stands along one of the most picturesque locations Day 4 Monday Safranbolu, Amasra on the Black Sea coast. Then you will have After breakfast, we start our tour from great photo opportunity at Boztepe before Hidirlik Hill to get a city view then discover heading to Trabzon. Safranbolu's well-preserved wooden houses, Overnight Trabzon. (B) Cinci Inn and Bath, old goverment building, the clock tower and the Arasta Bazaar Day 9 Saturday Trabzon where we will learn about the traditional Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, handicraft shops. In the afternoon we drive visiting the breathtaking Byzantine Sumela to Amasra and visit the Roman castle and Monastery and Uzungol, a picturesque lake walls, wood-carving handicraft bazaar and surrounded by thick woods before returning the outer and inner piers of the city. back to the hotel. Overnight Trabzon. (B) Overnight Safranbolu (B) Day 10 Sunday Rize, Erzurum Day 5 Tuesday Kastamonu Today we travel along the Black Sea coast After breakfast we will drive to Kastamonu, towards Artvin before driving through the wild which is one of the rare cities where you landscapes of Çoruh Valley. We also visit can find great examples of traditional picturesque Ishan village on our way to the Turkish houses. Along the way we'll stop at scenic heights of Erzurum. the crystal terrace, an unbreakable glass Overnight Erzurum (B) platform attached to a cliff edge 80 meters above the Incekaya Canyon. Overnight Kastamonu (B)

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Day 11 Monday Ani, Dogubayazit This morning we visit the Seljuk monuments of Sinop Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Rize Erzurum before continuing through Kars to Giresun Istanbul Ani, close to the Turkish Armenian border. We Kastamonu Ordu Erzurum Dogubeyaz›t continue to Dogubeyazit located at the foothill A€r› of Mount Ararat, the highest mount in Anatolia and where Noah's Ark is thought to Gallipoli Canakkale have landed. Overnight Dogubeyazit (B) Troy Ankara Day 12 Tuesday Dogubeyazit, Van Pergamum Diyarbak›r Van Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut After breakfast we tour Ephesus Pamukkale before driving through barren landscapes of Kusadasi volcanic stones stopping at Muradiye Ad›yaman Waterfalls. We continue to Van, home to , Turkey's largest lake. Overnight Van (B) Gaziantep

Day 13 Wednesday Van, Hosap, Akdamar Morning drive to Çavustepe, to explore the ancient Urartian citadel before continuing to the village of Hosap. Early afternoon from the Day 17 Sunday Adiyaman, Adiyaman Day 21 Thursday Yazilikaya, Hattusa, town of Gevas we take a boat excursion to We have an interesting drive today as we Alacahoyuk which is home to the 10th pass by Bozova and see Ataturk Dam After breakfast, we drive via Kozakli to the city of century Holy Cross Church. before arriving in Adiyaman. Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Overnight Van (B) Overnight Adiyaman (B) Bronze Age. First we visit Yazilikaya, the ruins of the open air temple where there are rock carvings of Day 14 Thursday , , Bitlis Day 18 Monday Mt Nemrut Hitite gods. Then we go to Hattusa, 'the Great Today we drive along the north shore of Lake We set off for Mt. Nemrut before dawn and Temple', the city ruins including the Lions' Gate and Van to visit Ahlat, Tatvan and the picturesque after a short ascent of the mountain watch the Royal Gate and the summer palace of Hitites. town of Bitlis. Late afternoon arrival in the magical sunrise over the plateau, and Then we drive to Alacahoyuk seeing the Sphinx Gate Diyarbakir. Overnight Diyarbakir (B) visit the massive ancient rock statues. Visit and the Royal Tombs. Overnight Ankara (B) the ancient Roman city of Zeugma and tour Day 15 Friday Hasankeyf, Midyat Gaziantep, and the Mosaic Museum where Day 22 Friday Ankara, Istanbul Morning drive to Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff the superb Roman mosaics of Zeugma are This morning we visit the Museum of Anatolian top Roman ruins of ancient Cephe, and the displayed. Overnight Gaziantep (B) Civilizations, an award winning museum located near old town of Midyat, an architectural treasure. the ancient citadel of Ankara and then continue on Overnight Mardin (B) Day 19 Tuesday Kahramanmaras, to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Cappadocia Day 16 Saturday Harran, Urfa After breakfast we set off for Cappadocia, Day 23 Saturday Istanbul On the way to Sanliurfa, we will visit stopping off at Kahramanmaras (produces After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Göbeklitepe which will allow you to discover Turkey's best ice cream!) along the way. goodbye to our new friends before being transferred the region and observe the excavation Overnight Cappadocia (B) to the airport for your onward flight. (B) currently running at the site. Visit the famous 'beehive' village houses of Harran and the Day 20 Wednesday Cappadocia ancient city of Urfa, home of Abraham. Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappado- Discover the "City of the Prophets" as we visit cia as you visit the Goreme Valley Open Abraham's Caves, the pool of sacred carp Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and explore and the busy and colourful bazaar. the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B) Overnight Cappadocia (B) 33 TURKEY | Small Group Tour

BLACK SEA EXPLORER Sinop Safranbolu Samsun Trabzon Rize Giresun 10 DAYS from Istanbul Kastamonu AUD 3499 Ordu Erzurum Dogubeyaz›t A€r› Departure Dates 2020 Gallipoli May 22; Jun 12; Jul 03, 24 Aug 14; Sep 04 Canakkale 2021 Troy Ankara May 21; Jun 11; Jul 02, 23 Aug 13; Sep 03 Pergamum Diyarbak›r Van Tour includes Cappadocia Mt.Nemrut • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Ephesus Pamukkale • Outbound - Trabzon airport transfer Kusadasi • Professional English-speaking tour guide Ad›yaman Mardin for the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Gaziantep non-smoking vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • 9 nights accommodation • 9 breakfast

Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 6 Wednesday Inebolu, Sinop Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to This morning we head for Inebolu with its wooden NORTHERN EXPLORER your hotel. Overnight Istanbul houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman Greek) Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City architecture, dark green nature and excellent coastline 13 DAYS from After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of which amazes visitors. Overnight Sinop (B) AUD 4549 the only city to span two continents, visiting the Day 7 Thursday Akliman, Hamsilos, Erfelek Departure Dates Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Waterfall 2020 and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman Cove, May 28; June 18; July 09, 30; Aug 20; Sep 10 Day 3 Sunday Akcakoca, Safranbolu Hamsilos Bay which offers rich natural beauty with 2021 First stop is the coastal town of Akçakoca. Its old green forests, colourful flowers and small inland bays May 27; June 17; July 08, 29; Aug 19; Sep 09 town area, situated on a gentle hill is a well where military ships took strategic advantage of the Tour includes preserved neighbourhood of traditional houses. We bays' hidden location during the First World War. • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer then drive to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Lastly we visit Erfelek Waterfall where you will be • Outbound - Gaziantep airport transfer town of Safranbolu. Overnight Safranbolu (B) able to trek through the park and find many • Professional English-speaking tour guide Day 4 Monday Safranbolu, Amasra cascading waterfalls and other beautiful natural for the duration of the tour After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill scenes.Overnight Sinop (B) • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, to get a city view then discover Safranbolu's Day 8 Friday Ordu, Trabzon non-smoking vehicle Today we will drive towards the Black Sea coast to • Tips except driver and guide well-preserved wooden houses, Cinci Inn and Bath, • Entrance fees old goverment building, the clock tower and the Trabzon, stopping on the way for a short visit to • 12 nights accommodation Arasta Bazaar. In the afternoon we drive to Yason Church which stands along one of the most • 12 breakfast Amasra and visit the Roman castle and walls, picturesque locations on the Black Sea coast. Then wood-carving handicraft bazaar and the outer and you will have great photo opportunity at Boztepe Day 1 Thursday Istanbul inner piers of the city. Overnight Safranbolu (B) before heading to Trabzon.Overnight Trabzon (B) Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Day 5 Tuesday Kastamonu Day 9 Saturday Trabzon your hotel. Overnight Istanbul After breakfast we will drive to Kastamonu, which Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City, Trabzon is one of the rare cities where you can find great breathtaking Byzantine and Enjoy a fully guided tour of the Istanbul visiting the examples of traditional Turkish houses. Along the Uzungol, a picturesque lake surrounded by thick Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace way we'll stop at the crystal terrace, an unbreak- woods before returning back to the hotel. and the Hippodrome. Then we will fly to Trabzon, able glass platform attached to a cliff edge 80 Overnight Trabzon (B) on the Black Sea coast. Overnight Trabzon (B) meters above the Incekaya Canyon. Day 10 Sunday Trabzon Day 3 Saturday Trabzon Overnight Kastamonu (B) After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the goodbye to our new friends before being transferred Byzantine Sumela Monastery and Uzungol, a to the airport for your onward flight. (B) picturesque lake surrounded by thick woods. Overnight Trabzon (B) 34 Small Group Tour | TURKEY

Day 4 Sunday Rize, Erzurum Day 8 Thursday Ahlat, Tatvan, Bitlis Today we travel along the Black Sea coast towards EASTERN SPLENDOURS Today we drive along the north shore of Lake Van to Artvin before driving through the wild landscapes visit Ahlat, Tatvan and the picturesque town of Bitlis. of Çoruh Valley. We also visit picturesque Ishan 17 DAYS from Overnight Diyarbakir (B) village. Overnight Erzurum (B) AUD 5949 Day 9 Friday Hasankeyf, Midyat Day 5 Monday Ani, Dogubayazit Departure Dates Morning drive to Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top Roman Visit the Seljuk monuments of Erzurum before 2020 ruins of ancient Cephe, and the old town of Midyat, an continuing through Kars to Ani, close to the Turkish May 28; June 18; July 09, 30; Aug 20; Sep 10 architectural treasure. Overnight Mardin (B) Armenian border. We continue to Dogubeyazit 2021 Day 10 Saturday Harran, Urfa located at the foothill of Mount Ararat, the highest May 27; June 17; July 08, 29; Aug 19; Sep 09 On the way to Sanliurfa, we will visit Göbeklitepe which mount in Anatolia and where Noah's Ark is Tour includes will allow you to discover the region and observe the thought to have landed. Overnight Dogubeyazit (B) • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer excavation currently running at the site. Visit the famous Day 6 Tuesday Dogubeyazit, Van • Outbound - Gaziantep airport transfer 'beehive' village houses of Harran and the ancient city After breakfast we tour Ishak Pasha Palace before • Professional English-speaking tour guide of Urfa, home of Abraham. Discover the "City of the driving through Muradiye Waterfalls. We continue for the duration of the tour Prophets" as we visit Abraham's Caves. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B) to Van, home to Lake Van. Overnight Van (B) non-smoking vehicle Day 7 Wednesday Van, Hosap, Akdamar • Tips except driver and guide Day 11 Sunday Adiyaman, Adiyaman Morning drive to Çavustepe, to explore the ancient • Entrance fees We have an interesting drive today as we pass by Urartian citadel before continuing to the village of • 16 nights accommodation Bozova and see Ataturk Dam before arriving in Hosap. Early afternoon from the town of Gevas we • 16 breakfast Adiyaman. Overnight Adiyaman (B) take a boat excursion to Akdamar Island which is Day 12 Monday Mt Nemrut home to the 10th century Holy Cross Church. Day 1 Thursday Istanbul We set off for Mt. Nemrut before dawn and after a Overnight Van (B) Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to short ascent of the mountain watch the magical sunrise Day 8 Thursday Ahlat, Tatvan, Bitlis your hotel. Overnight Istanbul over the plateau. Visit the ancient Roman city of Today we drive along the north shore of Lake Van Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City, Trabzon Zeugma and tour Gaziantep, and the Mosaic Museum to visit Ahlat, Tatvan and the picturesque town of After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of where the superb Roman mosaics of Zeugma are Bitlis. Overnight Diyarbakir (B) Istanbul visiting the Blue Mosque, St.Sophia displayed. Overnight Gaziantep (B) Day 9 Friday Hasankeyf, Midyat Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. This Day 13 Tuesday Kahramanmaras, Cappadocia Morning drive to Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top afternoon we will fly to Trabzon, on the Black Sea After breakfast we set off for Cappadocia, stopping off Roman ruins of ancient Cephe, and the old town coast. Overnight Trabzon (B) at Kahramanmaras (produces Turkey's best ice cream!) of Midyat. Overnight Mardin (B) Day 3 Saturday Trabzon along the way. Overnight Cappadocia (B) Day 10 Saturday Harran, Urfa Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the Day 14 Wednesday Cappadocia On the way to Sanliurfa, we will visit Göbeklitepe breathtaking Byzantine Sumela Monastery and Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia as you which will allow you to discover the region and Uzungol, a picturesque lake surrounded by thick visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy woods. Overnight Trabzon (B) observe the excavation currently running at the site. chimneys and explore the many levels of an Day 4 Sunday Rize, Erzurum Visit the famous 'beehive' village houses of Harran underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B) Today we travel along the Black Sea coast towards and the ancient city of Urfa, home of Abraham. Day 15 Thursday Yazilikaya, Hattusa, Alacahoyuk Artvin before driving through the wild landscapes Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B) After breakfast, we drive via Kozakli to the city of of Çoruh Valley. Overnight Erzurum (B) Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late Day 11 Sunday Adiyaman, Adiyaman Day 5 Monday Ani, Dogubayazit We have an interesting drive today as we pass by Bronze Age. First we visit Yazilikaya, the ruins of the Visit the Seljuk monuments of Erzurum before open air temple where there are rock carvings of Hitite Bozova and see Ataturk Dam before arriving in continuing through Kars to Ani, close to the Turkish gods. Then we go to Hattusa, 'the Great Temple', the Adiyaman. Overnight Adiyaman (B) Armenian border. We continue to Dogubeyazit city ruins including the Lions' Gate and the Royal Gate Day 12 Monday Mt Nemrut located at the foothill of Mount Ararat, the highest and the summer palace of Hitites. Then we drive to We set off for Mt. Nemrut before dawn and after mount in Anatolia and where Noah's Ark is Alacahoyuk seeing the Sphinx Gate and the Royal a short ascent of the mountain watch the magical thought to have landed. Overnight Dogubeyazit (B) Tombs. Overnight Ankara (B) sunrise over the plateau, and visit the massive Day 6 Tuesday Dogubeyazit, Van Day 16 Friday Ankara, Istanbul ancient rock statues. Visit the ancient Roman city of Tour Ishak Pasha Palace before driving through This morning we visit the Museum of Anatolian Zeugma and tour Gaziantep, and the Mosaic barren landscapes of volcanic stones stopping at Civilizations, an award winning museum located near Museum where the superb Roman mosaics of Muradiye Waterfalls. Overnight Van (B) the ancient citadel of Ankara and then continue on to Zeugma are displayed. Overnight Gaziantep (B) Day 7 Wednesday Van, Hosap, Akdamar Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Day 13 Tuesday Gaziantep Morning drive to Çavustepe, to explore the ancient Day 17 Saturday Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Urartian citadel. Early afternoon we take a boat After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye goodbye to our new friends before being excursion to Akdamar Island which is home to the to our new friends before being transferred to the transferred to the airport for your onward flight. (B) 10th century Holy Cross Church. Overnight Van (B) airport for your onward flight. (B)

35 TAILOR MADE TOURS What could be more inspiring than a trip created just for you? Tailor Made Programs by Fez offer the finest way to experience Turkey just the way you want, and at your own pace. We work with you or your travel professional to design an itinerary around your specifications. Tell us what you want to see and do, and we will match you up with a destination expert who knows your destination inside and out. They will recommend sites and activities in each destination, and work with you to design a program that will help you get the most out of every day of your trip. Why choose a tailor-made program? Maybe use the following ‘Day Tours and Short Tours’ as a basis for or to get some ideas for your Tailor Made itinerary.

• 100% LOCAL EXPERIENCE The services in each destination will be provided by locals who know the place like the back of their hand. In the major locations in Turkey - Kusadasi (Ephesus), Pamukkale, Gallipoli, Troy, Cappadocia, Istanbul and Sinop our branch offices will operate the services, so you have the peace of mind of Fez vehicles, Fez guides and Fez staff. In other locations we put you in the hands of experienced local experts.

• PRIVATE OR SIC BASIS Do you prefer your own private tour guide and driver or to be part of a small group in each location? We can design your tour on either a private or SIC (seat in coach/small group) basis.

• SMALL GROUP BASIS In each location you visit on your Tailor Made Tour we guarantee that you will travel only in small groups with a maximum of 14 people per 23 vehicle.

• CHOOSE YOUR START DATE Because Tailor Made packages are designed just for you, you can choose the start date of your trip.

• CHOOSE YOUR ACCOMMODATION STYLE We have a wide selection of high standard, boutique and 3-5 star hotels in our range - tell us what is important to you in a hotel, and the standard you prefer and we'll match you with properties that meet your needs.

• SIT BACK AND RELAX Our Tailor Made team know how to help you get the most out of your trip - we recommend short internal flights to cover long distances, and comfortable vehicles for shorter distances, meaning you cut down on long travelling times, and relax and enjoy the journey. TAILOR MADE | Independent Tours

ISTANBUL MINI STAY MINI STAY ISTANBUL ISTANBUL BY NIGHT 3 Days from AUD 359 4 Days from AUD 499 From AUD 115

Tour includes Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound Airport Transfer • Inbound Airport Transfer •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smok- • Outbound Airport Transfer • Outbound Airport Transfer ing vehicle • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel non-smoking vehicle non-smoking vehicle • 2 local drinks • Professional English speaking local tour guides • Professional English speaking local tour guides • 1 Dinner • Tips except driver and guide Bosphorous Cruise • Entrance Fees • Tips except driver and guide A short drive to an exclusive night club • 2 nights accommodation. • Entrance Fees through the illuminated city. Five course • 2 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch • 3 nights accommodation dinner will be served including two local • 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches drinks. After dinner, enjoy the floorshow of Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul belly dancers, folklore dancers and singers Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul from various regions of Turkey. to your hotel. The remainder of the day is Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul. Day 2 Istanbul Full day city tour featuring the Blue Mosque, Day 2 Istanbul St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (closed Full day city tour featuring the Blue Mosque, Tuesdays), Hippodrome and the Grand St. Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (closed Bazaar. As one the world’s largest covered Tuesdays), Hippodrome and the Grand markets, the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays) Bazaar. As one the world’s largest covered is home to thousands of shops and stalls markets, the Grand Bazaar (closed Sundays) spread over nearly 60 blocks. We also visit a is home to thousands of shops and stalls carpet shop and learn how carpets are made spread over nearly 60 blocks. We also visit a by hand. Overnight Istanbul (B, L) carpet shop and learn how carpets are made by hand. Overnight Istanbul (B, L) Day 3 Istanbul Your day is free until your return transfer to Day 3 Istanbul the airport where your tour concludes. (B) Today we cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous. This afternoon we visit Camlica Hill on the Asian side of Istanbul, with its panoramic view. Overnight Istanbul (B, L)

Day 4 Istanbul Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes. (B)

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EPHESUS & HOUSE CAPPADOCIA WHIRLING OF VIRGIN MARY DAY DAY TOUR WITH DERVISHES TRIP FROM ISTANBUL RETURN DOMESTIC AT HODJAPASHA WITH RETURN FLIGHTS FLIGHTS From AUD 105 From AUD 499 From AUD 525 Tour includes Tour includes • Tour includes • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Entrance fees duration of the tour duration of the tour • Light refreshments • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Multilingual Explanation Booklet non-smoking vehicle non-smoking vehicle • Pick up & Drop off from your hotel • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Entrance fees • Entrance fees Don't miss the opportunity to see whirling • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide dervishes perform the Mevlevi Sema Ceremony • 1 Lunch • 1 Lunch at Istanbul's Hodjapasha cultural theatre. • Return domestic flight between Istanbul and Izmir • Return domestic flight between Istanbul and The ceremony features a complex musical and transfers Kayseri and transfers repertoire called 'ayin' and the whirling dance performed by the dervishes represents the Early morning pick up from your hotel for your Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and take an mythical journey of man's spiritual ascent flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir airport and early morning flight to Kayseri. On arrival, through mind and love to perfection. It is a transfer to Ephesus. Absorb yourself in history transfer to the village of Urgup to start your tradition more than 800 years old, and in 2005 it today with a guided tour of the ancient city of tour. Our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a was proclaimed as a Masterpiece of the Oral Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the visit to Uchisar Castle. We then visit Goreme and Intangible Heritage of Humanity by city and stadium where chariot and horse races Open Air Museum and Ortahisar Castle. UNESCO. were once held. We also visit the site of the Afterwards we visit the fairy chimneys of The ceremony starts after a 15 minute classical Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of Pasabag follwed by Devrent Valley. Transfer to instrumental performance by a traditional the Ancient World. You will also have the the airport for your return flight to Istanbul. On Turkish orchestra and lasts for around 45 chance to learn about some Turkish handicrafts arrival, transfer to your Istanbul hotel. minutes. It is accompanied by 360 degree video and to visit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is special effects projected on the walls of the believed she spent her last days. Your last visit beautiful historic building and some amazing of the day will be to Sirince village, located on lighting, adding to the atmosphere of this top of a mountain, and famous for its fruit captivating ceremony. The total duration is one wines, which you can taste. Transfer back to hour, and seats are numbered, so be sure to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Transfer book early. to your Istanbul hotel.

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MINI STAY KUSADASI MINI STAY KUSADASI EPHESUS DAY TOUR 3 Days from AUD 595 4 Days from AUD 659From AUD 105 Tour includes Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Izmir airport transfer • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer duration of the tour • Outbound - Izmir airport transfer • Professional English speaking local tour guides •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Professional English speaking local tour guides •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Pick up & drop off from/to your Kusadasi hotel • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Suggested optional activities • Entrance fees • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • 1 Lunch • Entrance fees • 3 nights accommodation in Kusadasi • 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches • 2 nights accommodation in Kusadasi Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races Day 1 Ephesus Day 1 Izmir, Kusadasi were once held. We also visit the site of Pick up from Izmir airport by 8am at the On arrival at Izmir airport you will be the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven latest, or from your hotel at 9am in transferred to your hotel in the resort town Wonders of the Ancient World. You will also have the chance to learn about some Kusadasi, and then absorb yourself in history of Kusadasi. The remainder of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Kusadasi Turkish handicrafts and to visit the House of today with a guided tour of the ancient city Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of her last days. Your last visit of the day the city and stadium where chariot and Day 2 Ephesus will be to Sirince village. horse races were once held. We also visit Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the ancient city of Ephesus. the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You and stadium where chariot and horse will also have the chance to learn about races were once held. We also visit the some Turkish handicrafts and to visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the DAY House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. she spent her last days. Your last visit of You will also have the chance to learn From the day will be to Sirince village, located on about some Turkish handicrafts and to visit TOUR AUD 139 top of a mountain, and famous for its fruit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is wines, which you can taste. Drop back to believed she spent her last days. Your Tour includes your hotel after the tour. last visit of the day will be to Sirince • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Overnight Kusadasi (L) village, located on top of a mountain, and duration of the tour famous for its fruit wines, which you can •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Pick up & drop off from/to your Kusadasi hotel Day 2 Pamukkale taste. Drop back to your hotel after the • Tips except driver and guide Pick up from your hotel approximately tour. Overnight Kusadasi (B, L) • Entrance fees 8.00am, we then drive approximately 3 • 1 Lunch hours to Pamukkale, home of the magnificent Day 3 Pamukkale white calcium terraces known as the Pick up from your hotel approximately is home to two of the country's 8.00am, we then drive approximately 3 travertines. We will tour the ancient city of most celebrated archaeological sites: the hours to Pamukkale, home of the magnifi- Acropolis and the Asklepion of ancient Hierapolis, and you can take a dip amongst cent white calcium terraces known as the Pergamon. Most of the extraordinary ancient columns in the hot springs that have travertines. We will tour the ancient city buildings and monuments in Bergama date been used since ancient times for their of Hierapolis, and you can take a dip to the time of II (197-159 BC), therapeutic powers. Drive back to Kusadasi. amongst ancient columns in the hot springs including the famed library, the terrace of Overnight Kusadasi (B, L) that have been used since ancient times the spectacularly sited hillside theatre, the for their therapeutic powers. Drive back to main palace, the Altar of Zeus and the Day 3 Kusadasi Kusadasi. Overnight Kusadasi (B, L) propylaeum of the Temple of Athena. In After breakfast you will be transferred to the early Christian era, Pergamon's church was a major centre of Christianity and Izmir airport. (B) Day 4 Kusadasi was one of the Seven Churches of After breakfast you will be transferred to Revelation. You will return to your hotel Izmir airport. (B) after the tour.

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PAMUKKALE DAY CAPPADOCIA 3 DAY EPEHSUS & TOUR From AUD 105 3 DAY TOUR PAMUKKALE FROM ISTANBUL

Tour includes WITH RETURN FLIGHTS WITH ONE WAY FLIGHT • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour From From •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle AUD 849 AUD 629 • Pick up & drop off from/to your Kusadasi hotel Tour includes Tour includes • Tips except driver and guide • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Entrance fees duration of the tour duration of the tour • 1 Lunch •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Pick up from your Istanbul hotel • Pick up from your Istanbul hotel Visit Pamukkale's famous cotton castle • Entrance fees • Entrance fees (travertine pools) and Hierapolis, including • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide the magnificently preserved necropolis, the • Return domestic flight between Istanbul and • Domestic flight between Istanbul and main street, gates, thermal baths, the Kayseri and transfers Izmir and transfers Greco-Roman theatre and the Basilica of St Philip. Swim in a therapeutic pool of • 2 nights accommodation. • 2 nights accommodation. hot spring mineral waters. • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches • 2 Breakfast, 2 Lunches

Day 1 Northern Cappadocia Day 1 Ephesus Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and take Early morning pick up from your hotel for an early morning flight to Kayseri. your flight to Izmir. Arrive at Izmir airport On arrival, transfer to the village of Urgup and transfer to Ephesus. Absorb yourself in to start your tour. Our first stop is Esentepe, history today with a guided tour of the followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle. ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical PRIENE MILETUS DIDYMA We then visit Goreme Open Air Museum atmosphere of the city and stadium where and Ortahisar Castle. Afterwards we visit chariot and horse races were once held. We TOUR From the fairy chimneys of Pasabag follwed by also visit the site of the Temple of Artemis, AUD 175 Devrent Valley. Overnight Cappadocia. (L) one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You will also have the chance to Tour includes Day 2 Southern Cappadocia learn about some Turkish handicrafts and to • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the This morning we head to Pigeon Valley and visit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is duration of the tour then Red Valley. After visiting some cave believed she spent her last days. Your last •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle churches we head to one of the area's visit of the day will be to Sirince village, • Pick up & drop off from/to your Kusadasi hotel undergound cities. Afterwards we visit located on top of a mountain, and famous • Tips except driver and guide Cavusin village and finally the town of for its fruit wines, which you can taste. • Entrance fees Avanos where we learn about hand-made Overnight Kusadasi (L) • 1 Lunch pottery. Overnight Cappadocia. (B, L) Day 2 Pamukkale Day 3 Cappadocia to Istanbul Pick up from your hotel approximately Depart from your hotel in Kusadasi in the Transfer to the airport for your return flight to morning. After a 2 hour drive your tour 8.00am, we then drive approximately 3 Istanbul. On arrival, transfer to your Istanbul hours to Pamukkale, home of the magnificent starts with a visit to Priene which was one hotel. (B) of the most active ports of the Ionian white calcium terraces known as the Federation. The city is the oldest example of travertines. We will tour the ancient city of geometric city planning. Next, visit Miletus Hierapolis, and you can take a dip amongst which provided its alphabet to the rest of the ancient columns in the hot springs that have classical world, was a great port and the been used since ancient times for their hometown of several philosophers and sages. therapeutic powers. At the end of the tour, Continue to Didyma's Temple of Apollo drive back to Kusadasi. which, with its very well-known orcales was Overnight Kusadasi (B, L) one of the most sacred places in antiquity. Although looted and burnt many times it Day 3 Kusadasi remains impressive. At the end of the tour After breakfast transfer to Izmir where our you will be dropped back at your hotel. services conclude. (B) 41 TAILOR MADE | Independent Tours

MINI STAY CAPPADOCIA MINI STAY CAPPADOCIA CAPPADOCIA NORTH 3 Days from AUD 459 4 Days from AUD 595 TOUR From AUD 85 Tour includes Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Kayseri OR Nevsehir airport transfer • Inbound - Kayseri OR Nevsehir airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Outbound - Kayseri OR Nevsehir airport transfer • Outbound - Kayseri OR Nevsehir airport transfer duration of the tour •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Professional English speaking local tour guides • Professional English speaking local tour guides • Pick up & drop off from/to your Cappadocia hotel • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • Entrance Fees • Entrance Fees • 1 Lunch • 2 nights boutique cave accommodation • 3 nights boutique cave accommodation First stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit to • 2 Breakfasts, 2 Lunch • 3 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches Uchisar Castle. We then visit Goreme Open air museum and Ortahisar castle. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, Day 1 Northern Cappadocia Day 1 Welcome to Cappadocia followed by Devrent Valley Pick up from Kayseri or Nevsehir airport or On arrival you will be met and transferred from your hotel in Cappadocia. First stop is to Cappadocia. Cappadocia is an Esentepe, followed by a visit to Uchisar extraordinary national treasure and is IHLARA VALLEY Castle. We then visit Goreme Open air perhaps even the jewel in Turkey's museum and Ortahisar castle. Afterwards, illustrious crown. Overnight Cappadocia TOUR From we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, AUD 105 followed by Devrent Valley. Day 2 Northern Cappadocia Tour includes Overnight Cappadocia (L) First stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the to Uchisar Castle. We then visit Goreme duration of the tour Day 2 Southern Cappadocia Open air museum and Ortahisar castle. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and Afterwards, we visit the fairy chimneys of then Red Valley. After visiting cave churches Pasabag, followed by Devrent Valley. • Pick up & drop off from/to your Cappadocia hotel we head to underground city and afterwards Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) • Tips except driver and guide visit Cavusin village and lastly Avanos town • Entrance fees where we learn about hand-made pottery. Day 3 Southern Cappadocia • 1 Lunch Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and then Red Valley. After visiting cave Visit Derinkuyu Underground city, which is Day 3 Cappadocia to Istanbul churches we head to an underground city 85 m deep and Ihlara Canyon You will be transferred to the airport for and afterwards visit Cavusin village and along the Melendiz river. Selime Monastery your flight and end of the services. (B) lastly we visit Avanos, where we learn and Yaprakhisar panaroma. about hand-made pottery. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L)

Day 4 Cappadocia to Istanbul You will be transferred to the airport for your flight and end of the services. (B)

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CAPPADOCIA SOUTH NEMRUT EASTERN MT NEMRUT EASTERN TOUR From AUD 85 EXPLORER FromAUD 829 CLASSICS From AUD 619 Tour includes Departure Dates Departure Dates • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the 01May 20 to 31 Oct 20 : 01May 20 to 31 Oct 20 : duration of the tour Every Wednesday and Sunday Every Wednesday and Sunday •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle 01May 21 to 31 Oct 21 : 01May 21 to 31 Oct 21 : • Pick up & drop off from/to your Cappadocia hotel Every Wednesday and Sunday Every Wednesday and Sunday • Entrance fees Tour includes Tour includes • Tips except driver and guide • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour duration of the tour • 1 Lunch •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and • Domestic flight between Gaziantep and Istanbul non-smoking vehicle then Red Valley. After visiting the cave and transfers • Tips except driver and guide churches we head to an underground city, • Entrance fees • Entrance fees afterwards we visit Cavusin village and lastly • 3 nights accommodation • 2 nights accommodation Avanos town where we learn about • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners • 2 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 2 Dinners hand-made pottery. Day 1 Mt Nemrut, Karatay Caravansaray, Day 1 Mt Nemrut, Karatay Our first stop will be the Seljuk Karatay Caravansaray, Caravansaray. The next stop will be Pinarbasi Our first stop will be the Seljuk Karatay TRADITIONAL TURKISH from here we pass through Adiyaman and visit Caravansaray. The next stop will be Pinarbasi Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene from here we pass through Adiyaman and visit Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Arsemia, once the capital of the Commagene FOLKLORE EVENING Severus (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus Kingdom, before continuing to the ancient Tumulus where members of the royal family Severus (Cendere) Bridge and the Karakus From were buried. This evening we will go to Mt Tumulus where members of the royal family AUD 105 Nemrut, ascend the mountain, watch the were buried. This evening we will go to Mt magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the Nemrut, ascend the mountain, watch the Tour includes massive ancient rock statues. After the sunset we magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle return to Adiyaman.Overnight Adiyaman (L,D) massive ancient rock statues. After the sunset we • Professional English speaking tour leader return to Adiyaman. Overnight Adiyaman (L,D) throughout the journey Day 2 Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, Harran • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk Day 2 Gobekli Tepe, Sanliurfa, Harran • Unlimited local drinks Dam, Turkey's largest, along. After short break Today we drive to Sanliurfa, visiting Ataturk we drive to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge Dam, Turkey's largest, along. After short break • 1 Dinner by some 6,000 years, some believe it is the we drive to Gobekli Tepe, predating Stonehenge site of the world's oldest temple. After lunch we by some 6,000 years, some believe it is the A great night out where dinner, unlimited visit the Harran, a village of Mud-Brick site of the world's oldest temple. After lunch we beer, wine, Turkish Raki, soft drinks and "beehive" houses mentioned in the book of visit the Harran, a village of Mud-Brick entertainment is included in the price. The Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his "beehive" houses mentioned in the book of show features belly dancers, traditional folk life. We then drive back to Sanliurfa where we Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his dancers and traditional Turkish musicians. will stay and you will have chance to see life. We then drive back to Sanliurfa where we Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you can see the will stay and you will have chance to see Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools of the Mevlid-i Halil Mosque, where you can see the Holy Carp surrounding it. Prophet Abraham Cave and the Pools of the Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B,L,D) Holy Carp surrounding it. Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B,L,D) Day 3 Gaziantep, Istanbul Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where Day 3 Gaziantep, Istanbul you can see the famous Mosaic Museum, the Departure from Sanliurfa for Gaziantep where largest in the world and home to the famous you can see the famous Mosaic Museum, the 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic. After lunch, we catch a largest in the world and home to the famous flight to Istanbul from Gaziantep airport. 'Gypsy Girl' mosaic. This museum exhibits Overnight Istanbul (B,L) superb mosaics discovered at the roman site of Belkis - Zeugma before Birecik Dam flooded Day 4 Istanbul most of the site. After lunch, we drive across the After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Taurus Mountains and back to Goreme, goodbye to our new friends. (B) Cappadocia. (B, L) 43 ANZAC DAY & GALLIPOLI TOURS The shores of Gallipoli are intensely significant to Austra- lians and New Zealanders (ANZACs), and in recent decades they've seen a real healing and reconciliation between , and Turkey. This now serene site, located at Turkey's most westerly point, plays a crucial role in the travels of both young and old people, just like it did in 1915 for the allied forces. On 25 April each year, there is commemorations for the landings of the Anzacs on the Gallipoli Peninsula in Turkey. The Dawn Service held in ANZAC Cove, Gallipoli, as well as the Australian service at Lone Pine Memorial or the New Zealand service at Chunuk Bair Memorial.

We have several tour options for Anzac Day commerations who wants to experience. We also operate tours to the Gallipoli battlefields every day of the year. Since 1997, we have been one of the biggest tour operators for ANZAC Day tours. Our Head Tour Guides for Gallipoli are the best in Turkey. They brief and train the many licensed guides that we need to employ for our ANZAC Day tours so you can be sure of a brilliant ANZAC Day experience.

Your price guarantee If you want the cheapest ANZAC Day tour or Gallipoli tour then you've picked the wrong brochure but just consider one thing - are you really going to risk your once in a lifetime experience for less than the cost of a good night out? We wont give you something for nothing, but we guarantee to deliver what you've paid for.

Responsible travel Turkey does a fantastic job every day of the year in accom- modating Australian's and New Zealander's who want to visit Gallipoli, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair etc., especially on ANZAC Day. When you travel with Fez you can be sure you are putting something back into the local Turkish economy as Fez are 100% Turkish owned - our head office is in Istanbul. GALLIPOLI | Large Group Tours

ANZAC COLONEL Istanbul ANZAC MAJOR 15 DAYS from AUD 2615 11 DAYS from AUD 2265 Tour includes Gallipoli Ankara Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Canakkale • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Troy • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer for the duration of the tour • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned TURKEY duration of the tour vehicle • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Pergamum • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Cappadocia Eceabat • Tips - driver and guide Ephesus • Tips except driver and guide Pamukkale • Entrance fees • Entrance fees • 13 nights accommodation Konya Kusadasi • 9 nights accommodation • 13 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 10 Dinners • 9 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

Day 1 Wednesday 22th April Istanbul Day 1 Thursday 16th April Welcome to Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to Antalya Istanbul your hotel. Overnight Istanbul Fethiye Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the Day 2 Thursday 23th April Istanbul Old City airport and transferred to your hotel. Guided tour of Istanbul, visiting the Blue Mosque, Overnight Istanbul St. Sophia Museum and the the Hippodrome. In the Day 2 Friday 17th April Istanbul Old city afternoon we head for the Gallipoli Battlefields. Tour of Istanbul, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Overnight Canakkale (B, D) Day 8 Wednesday 29th April Fethiye, Gulet Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome Day 3 Friday 24th April Services This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our Gulet. and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul (B) Today we visit International Service at the Turkish Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B, D) Day 3 Saturday 18th April Ankara, memorial, Mehmetcik Abide, and then the Day 9 Thursday 30th April Fethiye, Gulet Cappadocia Commonwealth service at the British memorial. Cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Rahmi Bay. After breakfast, drive to the nation's capital, Overnight Anzac Cove (B) Tonight will be spent at a secluded cove or island. Ankara, visit Anitkabir. Then we head for the Day 4 Saturday 25th April Anzac Day at Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) surreal, lunar-like landscape of Cappadocia. Gallipoli Day 10 Friday 1st May Gulet Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel, laze in the Day 4 Sunday 19th April Goreme, Service. You will then have the chance to attend the sunshine. Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Underground city Australian or New Zealand Memorial service before Day 11 Saturday 2nd May Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi Explore Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag, we head to our hotel for a well-deserved rest. This morning we disembark from our gulet after breakfast and Uchisar castle and one of the area's fascinating Overnight Çanakkale (D) head to Kayakoy. We drive to the resort town of Antalya. Here underground cities. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 5 Sunday 26th April Troy, Acropolis of we will take a walking tour of the old town area of Antalya Day 5 Monday 20th April Konya, Pergamum known as "Kaleiçi". Overnight Antalya (B) Caravansary Step back in time as we visit Troy and its famed Day 12 Sunday 3rd May Konya, Cappadocia Leaving Cappadocia we head west along the old Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificent Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Silk Road for the stunning Aegean Coast. We take acropolis of Pergamum. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya. time out along the way to visit Sultanhani Day 6 Monday 27th April Ephesus, Kusadasi Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Caravansary and the Mevlana Whirling Dervish Guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of Day 13 Monday 4th May Cappadocia, Goreme, Museum in Konya. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere Underground City Day 6 Tuesday 21th April Pamukkale, of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to We visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy Hierapolis the former Greek village of Sirince. chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. This morning we will visit the magnificent white Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) calcium terraces, known as the Travertines, in Day 7 Tuesday 28th April Pamukkale, Day 14 Tuesday 5th May Ankara Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where Hierapolis. Overnight Kusadasi (B) This morning we will head to the magnificent white we visit Anitkabir, before returning to Istanbul. Day 7 Wednesday 22th April Ephesus calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale Overnight Istanbul (B) Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Day 15 Wednesday 6th May Istanbul of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) After breakfast our tour concludes (B) Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Overnight Kusadasi (B) 46 Large Group Tours | GALLIPOLI

Day 8 Thursday 23th April Pergamum Today we step back in time as we visit tour the ANZAC magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) ISTANBUL TROOPER Day 9 Friday 24th April Troy 2 DAYS from Early today we tour Homer's famous Troy, home of AUD 349 the famed Trojan Horse. We then cross the Tour includes and the remainder of the evening is • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned free until we head to the Dawn Service. vehicle Overnight Anzac Cove (B) • Entrance fees Day 10 Saturday 25th April ANZAC Day at • Tips - driver and guide Gallipoli Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Day 1 Friday 24th April Istanbul to Gallipoli Service. You will then have the chance to attend Morning departure to the WW1 battlefields of the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service Gallipoli stopping along the way to stock up on before a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul. supplies and rations. Once we arrive at the Overnight Istanbul Gallipoli Peninsula we head straight to Anzac Cove. Day 11 Sunday 26th April Istanbul Day 2 Saturday 25th April ANZAC Day at After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) Gallipoli Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Day 3 Tuesday 21th April Bursa Service. You will then have the chance to attend Today you head to Pamukkale, passing through the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service ANZAC CORPORAL Bursa where you will visit the famous Grand before a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul. 8 DAYS from Mosque & Silk Bazaar. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Upon arrival to Istanbul, your tour concludes. AUD 1739 Day 4 Wednesday 22th April Pamukkale This morning we will visit the magnificent white Tour includes calcium terraces, known as the Travertines, in • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Hierapolis. Overnight Kusadasi (B) • Professional English-speaking tour guide Day 5 Thursday 23th April Ephesus for the duration of the tour Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of vehicle Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and city and theatre. Overnight Kusadasi (B) Eceabat Day 6 Friday 24th April Pergamum and Troy • Tips - driver and guide Today we step back in time as we visit tour the • Entrance fees magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Later in the • 6 nights accommodation day we tour Homer's famous Troy, home of the • 6 Breakfasts, 1 Dinners famed Trojan Horse. We then cross the Dardanelles and the remainder of the evening is free until we Day 1 Sunday 19th April Welcome to head to the Dawn. Overnight Anzac Cove (B) Istanbul Day 7 Saturday 25th April ANZAC Day at Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the Gallipoli airport and transferred to your hotel. Awake before sun rise for the ANZAC Day Dawn Overnight Istanbul Service. You will then have the chance to attend Day 2 Monday 20th April Istanbul Old City the Australian or New Zealand Memorial service Tour before a late afternoon drive back to Istanbul. Tour of Istanbul, visiting the Blue Mosque, St. Overnight Istanbul Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome Day 8 Sunday 26th April Istanbul and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul (B) After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) 47 GALLIPOLI | Small Group Tours

GALLIPOLI & TROY TROOPER ISTANBUL TO GETAWAY From AUD 875 ISTANBUL From AUD 315 Departure Dates Departure Dates Departs every day except Anzac Day period Departs every day except Anzac Day period between 20-26 April between 20-26 April Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour duration of the tour •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat • Professional tour guide at Gallipoli and Troy • Tips except driver and guide • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Entrance fees • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat • 4 nights accommodation • Entrance fees • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 1 Dinner • 1 night accommodation • 1 Breakfast, 2 Lunches

Day 1 Welcome to Istanbul Day 1 Istanbul - Gallipoli Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met Battlefields Tour at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from The remainder of the day is yours free to your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim explore. Overnight Istanbul or 7 am from Sultan Hostel, we then depart for an afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The Day 2 Istanbul city tour World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are After breakfast, you visit the Blue Mosque, now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine the St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New the Hippodrome. We also visit a carpet Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton shop and learn how carpets are made by Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, hand. Overnight Istanbul (B,L) Johnston'sJolly (where you'll visit original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), Day 3 Gallipoli battlefields tour 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and The Early departure from your hotel and depart Nek. Overnight Canakkale (L) for afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a Day 2 Troy - Istanbul serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian After lunch, step back in time as we visit Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan Horse Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, from the times of beautiful Helen, the Queen Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. Johnston'sJolly (where you'll visit original Return to Istanbul approximately 10pm. (B,L) Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and The Nek. Overnight Canakkale (B,L,D)

Day 4 Ancient Troy After lunch, step back in time today as we visit Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. Return back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B,L)

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TROOPER ISTANBUL TO TROOPER ISTANBUL TO EPHESUS From AUD 629 PAMUKKALE From AUD 699 Departure Dates Departure Dates Departs every day except Anzac Day period Departs every day except Anzac Day period between 20-26 April between 20-26 April Tour includes Tour includes • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour duration of the tour • Professional tour guide at Gallipoli, • Professional tour guide at Gallipoli, Troy and Pergamum Troy and Pergamum • Pick up from your Istanbul hotel •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle • Pick up from your Istanbul hotel • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat • Entrance fees • Tips except driver and guide • 3 nights accommodation • Entrance fees • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners • 3 nights accommodation • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners Day 1 Gallipoli Battlefields tour Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim or 7 am Day 1 Gallipoli Battlefields tour from Sultan Hostel, we then depart for afternoon Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your tour of Gallipoli. The World War I battlefields of hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim or 7 am Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone from Sultan Hostel, we then depart for an Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New afternoon tour of Gallipoli. The World War I Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston'sJolly battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. and The Nek. Overnight Canakkale (D) Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Day 2 Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi Johnston's Jolly and The Nek. Visit the ancient city of Troy, famous for the Overnight Canakkale (D) legendary Trojan horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta and the ancient town of Day 2 Troy, Pergamum, Kusadasi Pergamum with its magnificent acropolis and one Visit the ancient city of Troy, famous for the of the steepest theatres in the world. Its legendary Trojan horse from the times of impressive temples, library and medical facilities Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta and the made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Then we will enjoy a display of ancient town of Pergamum with its magnificent locally handcrafted leather goods. acropolis and one of the steepest theatres in the Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) world. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural Day 3 Ephesus, Kusadasi and political centre in its time. Then we will Absorb yourself in history today with a guided enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the goods. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving Day 3 Ephesus, Kusadasi has long traditions in Turkey, and at a carpet Absorb yourself in history today with a guided village we learn how a carpets are made by tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the hand and what determines their value. Overnight Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere Kusadasi (B,D) of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and at a carpet Day 4 Pamukkale, Hierapolis village we learn how a carpets are made by Pick up from your hotel approximately 8.00am, we then drive approximately 3 hours to hand and what determines their value. Pamukkale, home of the magnificent white Overnight Kusadasi (B,D) calcium terraces known as the travertines. We will tour the ancient city of Hierapolis, and you Day 4 can take a dip amongst ancient columns in the After breakfast our tour concludes and we say hot springs that have been used since ancient goodbye to our new friends. (B) times for their therapeutic powers. Our tour concludes in Pamukkale at approximately 4pm(B).

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GALLIPOLI & TROY PRIVATE From AUD 615 Departure Dates Departs every day except Anzac Day period between 20-26 April Tour includes • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • 1 nights accommodation • 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 1 Dinner

Day 1 Troy Tour Pick up between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel in the old city of Istanbul, Taksim or 7 am from Sultan Hostel, and head towards the Gallipoli battlefields and Troy. After crossing the Dardenelles we will visit the Naval Museum and the minelayer, Nusret. Afterwards we head for the ancient city of Troy, famous for the legendary Trojan Horse from the times of beautiful Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince. Overnight Canakkale (L,D)

Day 2 Gallipoli Battlefields Tour Gallipoli is one of the most touching places in Turkey. Today, we visit the Gallipoli World War I Battlefields, including Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, Johnston'sJolly (where you'llvisit original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and The Nek. With your own guide and driver, you may visit rarely seen areas which are not included on the standard coach tour. After our Gallipoli tour we drive for Istanbul where our tour finishes at approximately 7 pm. (B)

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GALLIPOLI DAY TROY DAY TOUR TOUR From AUD 155 From AUD 175 Departure Dates Departure Dates Departs every day except Anzac Day period Departs every day except Anzac Day period between 20-26 April between 20-26 April Tour includes Tour includes • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour duration of the tour •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Pick up & drop off from/to your Istanbul hotel • Professional tour guide at Gallipoli • Professional tour guide at Troy • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • Entrance fees • 1 Lunch • 1 Lunch

Duration: 06.30am to 11pm Duration: 06.30am to 11pm Depart early morning from your hotel in Pick up from your hotel or agency in the old city of Istanbul for an afternoon Istanbul and head for Troy. Arrive at tour of Gallipoli. The World War I lunch stop in Eceabat and we take a battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene ferry across the Dardanelles and drive to site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Troy which is famous with the legendary Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Trojan Horse from the times of Beautiful Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Brighton Beach, Helen, the Queen of Sparta, and Paris, Beach Cemetery, Ari Burnu Cemetery, the Trojan Prince. After the tour, we Johnston's Jolly (where you'll visit original return back to ferry port to take a ferry Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels), across the Dardanelles. We return to 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and The Istanbul in the evening arriving back at Nek. Return to Istanbul after the tour. (L) approximately 23:00 hours. (L)

51 SPECIAL INTEREST TOURS Our special interest tours are tailor made tours and focused on your special interests, hobbies or passions in life. To meet the needs and interests of different travelers, we design a spectrum of special interest escorted tours covering a wide range of themes: Art, History, Archaeology, Gastronomy ,Religion, Folklore festivals, Golf, Hunting, Diving Tours.. Each themed escorted tour is especially planned around distinct themes, rather than superficial panoramic tours, and includes more unusual elements such as:

• Private visits or out-of-hours-visits • Exclusive guest lectures • Visits to lesser-known sights • Accommodation in hotel of your choice • Sociable and convivial evenings • Nature and local culture experience • Workshops and classes around specific theme

How these trips work? Travel with a group of like-minded companions, share discoveries and enjoy great memories. We would be pleased to customize a trip for your group: Families and Friends, Church groups, Club members, Folklore ensembles and orchestras, Senior groups, Alumni groups, Corporate groups.

All these itineraries will be customized trips. The destina- tions, hotels and experiences are all individually selected to suit your personal journey. You can also combine visit in few countries and elements of various themes in one tour. Let us design a customized tour based on exactly what you’d like to experience!

Here is a few sample itineraries but there is heaps of more options we could offer to you. SPECIAL INTEREST | Independent Tours

Day 6 Bay Shell Green Day 1 Istanbul GALLIPOLI BATTLEFIELDS Today we head to Sulva Bay, where some of the Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your first British ‘New Army' Battalions joined the action hotel. Overnight Istanbul 8 DAYS in . Here we study the landings and Day 2 Istanbul also look at the history of the lost battalion. We After breakfast,visit the Museum of St.Sophia. Then, Tour includes will visit some of the less visited areas within the visit to the Hippodrome, where chariot races and • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Gallipoli battlefields including Suvla Bay, Hill 60, athletic events took place during the roman period. • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Scrubby Knoll (Kemal Yeri) and Hill 971. Continue to the Mosque of Suleyman the magnificient. • Professional English-speaking local tour guides at each site Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) In the afternoon, we visit the Kariye Museum, Church • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Day 7 Canakkale, Istanbul of St.Mary of Blachernae, the Patriarchate of the non-smoking vehicle This morning we visit Naval Museum and the Greek Orthodox Church. Overnight Istanbul (B) • Car ferry fees between Canakkale minelayer, Nusret, before we retrace our steps and Day 3 Istanbul, Izmir and Eceabat travel back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Early in the morning,transfer to the airport and fly for • Tips except driver and guide Day 8 Istanbul Izmir then proceed to Pergamon. Visit the Church of • Entrance fees After breakfast, our tour concludes. (B) Pergamon, the red court, Acropolis. After lunch, we • 7 nights accommodation drive to, visit Thyatira which was the fourth of the • 7 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners seven churches of Asia Minor. Overnight Izmir (B) Day 1 Istanbul Day 4 Smyrna, , Philadelphia, Laodicea, Pamukkale Welcome to Istanbul, where you will be met at the Departure to Sardis,to see the beautifully restored airport and transferred to your hotel. Synagogue, Church, which is on of unique of its kind. Overnight Istanbul Next, continue to Phiadelphia, will visit Laodicea en Day 2 Istanbul Old City route to Pamukkale. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Guided tour of the only city to span two Day 5 Pamukkale, Ephesus continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia After visiting Pamukkale, drive to Ephesus. Then we Museum, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome and the will visit the cottage of Virgin Mary, St.John brought Turkish Military Museum. Overnight Istanbul (B) the Virgin Mary to live here in peace in her her final Day 3 Troy years. Overnight Kusadasi (B) Day 6 Priene, Miletos, Didyma Early departure this morning as we drive west, After breakfast, we will head to Priene,the first along the , towards the Gallipoli gridsystem planned city of the ancient world, built on Peninsula. Travel onward to Troy to visit the site of a hillside. Then we will head to Miletos, the home of the famous siege and tour the archaeological the Thales and a principle Ionian city that was twice remains. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) visited by St Paul. Overnight Kusadasi (B) Day 4 Cape Helles, Krithia Day 7 Kusadasi, Izmir, Istanbul Visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli commencing After breakfast we will drive to Izmir airport for our with the British landing sites of 25th April, 1915. onward flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival at the We visit Mehmetcik Abide - Turkish Memorial, the SEVEN CHURCHES airport, you will be met and drive old city. Today you will visit Spice Bazaar & take an hour ferry ride on - British Memorial to the missing, OF ANATOLIA Bosphorous. Overnight Istanbul (B) a Turkish gun battery, V beach, Krithia war museum Day 8 Istanbul and nearby Twelve Tree Copse cemetery and N.Z. 8 DAYS After breakfast our tour concludes (B) Memorial. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Day 5 ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair Tour includes After breakfast we continue our tour of the April • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer 25th landing sites as we move north to ANZAC • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Cove, where the Australians and New Zealanders duration of the tour landed. We visit the Australian memorial at Lone • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle Pine and Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and • Domestic flight between Istanbul and Izmir and transfers tunnels, before detouring to the Nek. The day ends • Domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul on the New Zealand Battlefield at Chunuk Bair, and transfers seeing more preserved trenches and visiting the • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees memorial. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) • 7 nights accommodation • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner 54 Independent Tours | SPECIAL INTEREST

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Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Gaziantep airport transfer • Inbound - Gaziantep airport transfer • Outbound - Agri airport transfer • Outbound - Mardin airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide • Professional English-speaking tour guide for for the duration of the tour the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle vehicle • Rumkale Fortress Boat Trip • Akdamar Island Boat Trip • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • Entrance fees • Entrance fees • 3 nights accommodation • 4 nights accommodation • 3 breakfast • 4 breakfast

Day 1 Gaziantep Day 1 Gaziantep You will be met upon arrival Gaziantep Airport. We You will be met upon arrival Gaziantep Airport. Today will also visit the Mosaic Museum where you can you will be exploring the capital of Turkish cuisine, see incredibly well-preserved highlights including the every corner has a different delicacy to taste. We will poignant Gypsy Girl and the Birth of Venus mosaics. also visit the Mosaic Museum where you can see Afterwards we will head to Adiyaman and check in incredibly well-preserved highlights including the to your hotel. Overnight Adiyaman poignant Gypsy Girl and the Birth of Venus mosaics. Day 2 Mt. Nemrut - Hasankeyf - Tatvan Afterwards your hotel check in. Overnight Gaziantep In the morning we will visit Cendere, the Roman Day 2 Gaziantep, Euphrates, Sanliurfa bridge, Karakus Tumulusu where the royal women of After breakfast, we will drive towards the ancient city Kommagene were buried. We continue on to Tatvan of Zeugma, present day Belkis, where wonderful via Diyarbakir over the bridge on the Euphrates. We examples of mosaics were discovered. Then we will will drive to Hasankeyf, situated by the Tigris River. drive towards the Euphrates river, and reach to a From Hasankeyf we continue to Tatvan on the hidden treasure Halfeti from where we will take a western shore of Lake Van. Overnight Van (B) boat trip to Rumkale Fortress before heading to Day 3 Van - Akdamar Island Sanliurfa. Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B) We will see the old city in Van, Tusba, and a visit Day 3 Gobekli Tepe, Mardin the 3000 year old Citadel of Van and then head to Today we drive northeast to Gobekli Tepe, a recently Akdamar Island where we visit the beautifully designated a UNESCO World Heritage site, which it restored 10th century Armenian Church of the Holy is thought to be the world's first place of worship. The Cross, or Sourp Khach. Overnight Dogubeyazit (B) circle of Neolithic megaliths is estimated to date from Day 4 Dogubeyazit - Ishak Pasha Palace 10,000 BC, around 7,000 years before Stonehenge. We will travel to Durupinar, at the foot of Mt. Afterwards we drive towards to Mardin, a melting pot Ararat, which some believe is the final resting place of Kurdish, Yezidi, Christian and Syrian cultures. of Noah's Ark, we visit the open air museum. We Overnight Mardin (B) return to Dogubeyazit where we will visit the Day 4 Mardin spectacular Ishak Pasha Palace with its unique fusion Today we will explore the highly addictive and of architectural styles from Seljuk, Ottoman, unmissable Mardin. Minarets emerge from a baked Georgian, Armenian and Persian traditions. brown labyrinth of meandering lanes, a castle Overnight Dogubeyazit (B) dominates the old city, and stone houses cascade Day 5 Dogubeyazit down the hillside above the Mesopotamian plains. We We will drive to Sagliksuyu village to see the will visit Forty Martyrs Church, walk through the Noah's Ark Anchor stone called Delikli Tas. Many bazaar and Ulu Camii. In the afternoon you wil be crosses have been added since the original eight, transferred to Mardin Airport and end of tour. (B) which are in a different styles. Transfer to Agri Airport and end of tour. (B)

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Day 6 Tuesday Harran, Urfa CENTRAL & EASTERN On the way to Sanliurfa, we will visit Göbeklitepe. TURKEY FLYER Visit the famous 'beehive' village houses of Harran 6 DAYS from EXPLORER and the ancient city of Urfa, home of Abraham. AUD 1749 Discover the "City of the Prophets" as we visit 13 DAYS from Abraham's Caves. Overnight Sanliurfa (Urfa) (B) Tour includes AUD 4549 Day 7 Wednesday Adiyaman, Adiyaman • Professional English-speaking tour guide We have an interesting drive today as we pass by for the duration of the tour Departure Dates • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Bozova and see Ataturk Dam before arriving in 2020 non-smoking vehicle Adiyaman. Overnight Adiyaman. (B) • Domestic flight between Istanbul and May 28; Jun 18; Jul 09, 30; Aug 20; Sep 10 Day 8 Thursday Mt Nemrut Izmir and transfers 2021 We set off for Mt.Nemrut before dawn and after a • Domestic flight between Izmir and May 27; Jun 17; Jul 08, 29; Aug 19; Sep 09 short ascent of the mountain watch the magical Cappadocia and transfers sunrise. Visit the ancient Roman city of Zeugma • Domestic flight between Cappadocia Tour includes and tour Gaziantep, and the Mosaic Museum and Istanbul and transfers • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfers • Tips except driver and guide • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfers where the superb Roman mosaics of Zeugma are • Professional English-speaking tour guide displayed. Overnight Gaziantep (B) • Entrance fees for the duration of the tour • 5 nights accommodation Day 9 Friday Kahramanmaras, Cappadocia • 5 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, After breakfast we set off for Cappadocia, stopping non-smoking vehicle • Tips except driver and guide off at Kahramanmaras (produces Turkey's best ice Day 1 Ephesus • Entrance fees cream!) along the way. Overnight Cappadocia. (B) Early pick up from you hotel today and you will •12 nights accommodation Day 10 Saturday Cappadocia be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. • 12 breakfast Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia as Upon arrival, you'll be met by your tour guide and you visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the driven to Ephesus. Guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the Day 1 Thursday Istanbul fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B) Day 11 Sunday Yazilikaya, Hattusa, of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city your hotel. Overnight Istanbul and stadium where chariot and horse races were Day 2 Friday Istanbul Old City, Trabzon Alacahoyuk After breakfast, we drive via Kozakli to the city of once held. Overnight Kusadasi (L) After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of Day 2 Pamukkale Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire in the late the only city to span two continents, visiting the This morning we will enjoy a display of locally Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace Bronze Age. First we visit Yazilikaya, the ruins of handcrafted leather goods before heading to the and the Hippodrome. This afternoon we will fly to the open air temple where there are rock carvings magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Van. Overnight Van. (B) of Hitite gods. Overnight Ankara. (B) Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the Day 3 Saturday Van, Hosap, Akdamar Day 12 Monday Ankara, Istanbul ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Kusadasi (B, L) Morning drive to Çavustepe, to explore the ancient This morning we visit the Museum of Anatolian Day 3 Kusadasi to Cappadocia Urartian citadel before continuing to the village of Civilizations then continue on to Istanbul. Today you will be transferred to the airport for Hosap. Early afternoon from the town of Gevas we Overnight Istanbul. (B) your flight to Kayseri. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Cappadocia. take a boat excursion to Akdamar Island. Day 13 Tuesday Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes. (B) Overnight Cappadocia (B) Overnight Van . (B) Day 4 Northern Cappadocia Day 4 Sunday Ahlat, Tatvan, Bitlis Today our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit Today we drive along the north shore of Lake Van to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Rose to visit Ahlat, Tatvan and the picturesque town of Valley to Cavusin. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Bitlis. Overnight Diyarbakir (B) fairy Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley. Day 5 Monday Hasankeyf, Midyat Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) Morning drive to Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top Day 5 Southern Cappadocia Roman ruins of ancient Cephe, and the old town This morning, we head to Pigeon Valley and then of Midyat. Overnight Mardin (B) Red Valley. After visiting the village of Cavusin, Cave churches and head to Kaymakli Underground City. Overnight Cappadocia (B, L) Day 6 Cappadocia to Istanbul After breakfast our tour concludes, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, 56 arriving at approximately 10:30 am. (B) Is it raining outside? The washing won’t dry because of the temperature? It was dark when you left for work this morning and it was dark when you came home. Let your mind drift to turquoise waters, the wind flapping against white sails, working on that tan, drinking wine and eating 23 amazing Mediterranean cuisine on deck under a billion stars, sailing over sunken cities and into pirate ports, swimming in secluded coves and partying the night away in seaside towns. Climb dramatic seaside cliffs to discover unique butterflies or just relax on deck or snorkel in the crystal clear turquoise waters.

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SAIL AWAY BODRUM & NORTH BODRUM & SOUTH Bodrum / Gokova / Bodrum DODECANESE DODECANESE 8 DAYS from AUD 499 8 DAYS from AUD 815 8 DAYS from AUD 815 Departure Dates Departure Dates Departure Dates 2020 2020 2020 Every Monday, Saturday & Sunday May 23; Jun 06, 20; Jul 04, 18 May 16,30; Jun 13, 27; Jul 11, 25 The first departure date is 2nd May 2020 Aug 01, 15, 29; Sep 12, 26 Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 19 Oct 03 Last departure date is 18th October 2020 Tour includes Tour includes Tour includes • Transportation by Gulet boat • Transportation by Gulet boat • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • Transportation by Gulet boat • 7 nights accommodation • 7 nights accommodation • Entrance fees • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners • 7 nights accommodation Day 1 Saturday Bodrum Day 1 Saturday Bodrum • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum Harbour. Overnight Bodrum Harbour. (D) Overnight Bodrum Harbour (D) Day 1 Bodrum Day 2 Sunday Kos Day 2 Sunday Kos We begin boarding our Gulet in Bodrum at 15:30 After your breakfast you will be informed about the cruise After your breakfast you will be informed about the pm. Overnight Bodrum Harbour (D) itinerary and boat. When the customs formalities are cruise itinerary and boat. When the customs Day 2 , Cokertme completed, we will cruise to Kos Island. Overnight will be formalities are completed, we will cruise to Kos After breakfast, we sail to Orak Island for lunch at Kos Harbour. Overnight Kos Harbour (B, L, D) Island. Overnight will be at Kos Harbour. and then cruise to our overnight stop at Cokertme, Day 3 Monday Leros Island Overnight Kos Harbour (B, L, D) a small and picturesque fishing town. We will start to cruise early in the morning to Leros Islands’ Day 3 Monday Gyali - Nisyros Overnight Çökertme (B, L, D) famous bay Xirokampos for breakfast and lunch. Leros is a Early in the morning, we will have a swimming Day 3 Yedi Adalar (Seven Islands) mountainous, green island with high cliffs and many small break at a bay of Gyali Island on the way to Early start as we cruise for Yedi Adalar (Seven bays and villages. We will anchor in Panteli, located in the Nisyros Island. The volcano on Nisyros erupted in Islands). Spend the day amid beautiful island East, overnight. Overnight Panteli Harbour. (B, L, D) 1422 and is still active. panorama before arriving in Kufre. Day 4 Tuesday Patmos Island Overnight Nisyros Harbour(B, L, D) Overnight Küfre Bay (B, L, D) We will cruise to Patmos Island early in the morning. We Day 4 Tuesday Symi Day 4 Longoz, Karacasogut Village will have a swimming break in a bay around the island. Our next destination is the charming Nanou Bay in After breakfast we set off for Longoz. Overnight in Patmos is not a big island, but it is one of the best known Symi Island where the boat will anchor for lunch Karacasogut village, just 25km away from due to the exile of St. John. and a swimming break. Marmaris. Overnight Karaca Sögüt (B, L, D) Overnight Patmos Harbour (B, L, D) Overnight Symi Harbour (B, L, D) Day 5 Cleopatra Island Day 5 Wednesday Lipsi Island Day 5 Wednesday Rhodes From Marmaris the yacht sails to Sedri Adasi We will set sail to Lipsi Island and will have a swimming We will cruise to Rhodes early in the morning. The (Cleopatra Island). We spend the afternoon sailing break in one of the many small islands around it. On Lipsi island has a unique historical harmony and beauty. to English port for our overnight stop. Island there are beautiful sandy beaches. Overnight Rhodes Harbour (B, L, D) Overnight English Harbour (B, L, D) Overnight Lipsi Harbour. (B, L, D) Day 6 Thursday Datca – Palamutbuku -Knidos Day 6 Kargili Bay, Kisebuku Day 6 Thursday Kalymnos Island We return to Turkey via Datca customs. After we will Today we cruise to Kargili Bay for lunch. This We will take a swimming break in a beautiful bay around cruise to Palamutbuku for lunch, you may also take a afternoon, we sail to Kisebuku for our night stop. Kalymnos Island and we are going to enter Pothia, the walk in the village. Today our final destination will be Overnight Kisebuku (Alakisla Buku) (B, L, D) main harbor. The islanders ensured their livelihood with the world famous ancient city of Knidos. Day 7 Pabucburnu, Yaliciftlik Bay, Bodrum sponge diving for centuries. Overnight Knidos (Cnidos) (B, L, D) Early morning sail to Pabucburnu. After lunch in Overnight Kalymnos Harbour (Pothia) (B, L, D) Day 7 Friday Black Island – Poyraz Harbour– Yaliciftlik Bay, we sail back to Bodrum for our final Day 7 Friday Akvaryum - Bodrum Bodrum night on the yacht. Returning to Turkey, we will have a swimming break at the We will begin to cruise early in the morning to Kara Overnight Bodrum Harbour (B, L, D) beautiful waters of Akvaryum (Aquarium) bay where you Ada (Black Island). We will dock in Bodrum Harbor Day 8 Bodrum can see the fish swimming below you. for dinner and overnight stay. After breakfast, we disembark at approximately Overnight Bodrum Harbour (B, L, D) Overnight Bodrum Harbour (B, L, D) 10:30 am. (B) Day 8 Saturday Bodrum Day 8 Saturday Bodrum Guests will leave the boat with precious memories by Guests will leave the boat with precious memories 10:30 after breakfast. (B) by 10:30 after breakfast. 58 Sailing Tours | BLUE CRUISE

Day 6 Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sarsala Bay ENCHANTING BLUE After breakfast, sail to the spectacular Bedri Rahmi Marmaris / Fethiye / Marmaris Bay then to Sarsala Bay. Cruise to Aga Limani for overnight stay. Overnight Aga Limani (B, L, D) 8 DAYS from Day 7 Iceada Cebekilise, Turunc, Marmaris AUD 499 This morning we cruise to Iceada Cebekilise, Departure Dates cruising through Turunc for our swim stop in either Kadirga or Kumlubuk. Late this afternoon we arrive 2020 in Marmaris harbour for our final night onboard Every Monday, Saturday & Sunday the yacht.Overnight Marmaris Harbour. (B, L, D) The first departure date is 2nd May 2020 Day 8 Marmaris Last departure date is 18th October 2020 After breakfast, we disembark at approximately Tour includes 10 am.(B) • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • Transportation by Gulet boat MARMARIS AND • Entrance fees GREEK ISLANDS Day 3 Monday Bozburun • 7 nights accommodation Today, we sail for Bozburun. Bozburun is a small • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners 8 DAYS from fishing town. This area was popular and suitable AUD 875 for sponge-diving but nowadays the people of the Day 1 Marmaris Departure Dates island are no longer interested in sponge-diving as We begin boarding the Gulet at Marmaris Harbour 2020 it is not financially beneficial and is dangerous. In at 3:30 pm. Relax at the pre-cruise information May 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27 the recent years sponge-diving has been replaced session. Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 by gulet tourism. the other passengers. Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10 Overnight Bozburun Harbour. (B, L, D) Overnight Marmaris Harbour (D) Day 4 Tuesday Datca Day 2 Ekincik, Caunos, Dalyan River Tour includes Depart for Bencik Bay. After a short uphill walk After breakfast we cruise to Ekincik and the • Services of Captain and supporting crew view the spectacular panorama of Gokova Bay beautiful beach of Izturu, which is famous for the • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew and Hisaronu Bay at the top. After lunch we sail to sea turtle called Carette. The ancient city of • Transportation by Gulet boat Datca. Datca is a charming, small harbour town Caunos is closeby where you can take a boat trip • Entrance fees that dates back to the Dorian times and it is the up the Dalyan river, passing Lycian rock tombs on • 7 nights accommodation nearest place to the ancient city of Knidos. the way to the sulphurous mud baths and hot • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners Overnight Datça (B, L, D) springs. Overnight Ekincik Bay (B, L, D) Day 5 Wednesday Datca - Symi Day 3 Gocek Gulf Day 1 Saturday Marmaris We will cruise to Symi early in the morning. Symi We will sail towards world-famous Gocek Gulf and Boarding starts at 15:30 from Marmaris Harbour. is a typical Greek Island with its old homes anchor at for breakfast and On the first day, our boat will remain anchored in painted in pastel colours and its harbour that swimming break. We will cruise to Monastery Bay Marmaris Port for dinner and an overnight stay. resembles an amphitheatre and is pretty as picture. which is also known as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Overnight Marmaris Harbour. (D) Overnight Symi Harbour (B, L, D) Bath Bay due to the beautiful underwater ruins of Day 2 Sunday Arap Island - Bozukkale Day 6 Thursday Symi - Rhodes an old bath. Overnight Kizil Ada (B, L, D) We will depart after the breakfast for Arap Island. A lazy breakfast in the view of the idyllic Day 4 Fethiye Lunch will be served at the bay of Arap Island. fisherman port of Symi before we cruise to the Arrive at Fethiye Harbour early in the morning Then we will cruise to Bozukkale. There are third largest Greek Island Rhodes in the early where you have chance to visit city centre. We magnificent views to be seen on the hike up to the afternoon. During our stay in Rhodes you are free offer the option of a jeep safari tour in Fethiye. For almost intact ancient castle. to explore the island, the old town and the fortress those who will not join the Safari, the boat will Overnight Bozukkale (B, L, D) and enjoy the nightlife. cruise to Samanlik Bay for lunch and swimming. Overnight Rhodes Harbour (B, L, D) Afterwards around 16.00 the boat will anchor at Day 7 Friday Rhodes - Marmaris Ece Saray Marina for the night. After customs formalities are completed in Rhodes Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B, L, D) we sail back to Marmaris. The yacht will remain Day 5 Gocek, Yassica Island anchored in Marmaris harbour for the last night. . After breakfast we cruise to Gocek. Enjoy a Overnight Marmaris Harbour (B, L, D) relaxing afternoon swimming and tanning before Day 8 Saturday Marmaris cruising to Yassica Island. The guests will leave the boat with precious Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) memories by 10:30 after breakfast. 59 BLUE CRUISE | Sailing Tours

Day 5 Marmaris Day 2 Ekincik, Caunos, Dalyan River PARADISE BLUE After breakfast, we disembark at After breakfast we cruise to Ekincik and the Fethiye to Marmaris approximately 10 am.(B) beautiful beach of Izturu, which is famous for the sea turtle called Carette. The ancient city 5 DAYS from AUD 399 of Caunos is closeby where you can take a boat trip up the Dalyan river, passing Lycian Departure Dates rock tombs on the way to the sulphurous mud 2020 baths and hot springs. Every Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday Overnight Ekincik Bay. (B, L, D) The first departure date is 5th May 2020 Last departure date is 15th October 2020 Day 3 Gocek Gulf Tour includes We will sail towards world-famous Gocek • Services of Captain and supporting crew Gulf and anchor at Tersane Island for • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew breakfast and swimming break. We will • Transportation by Gulet boat cruise to Monastery Bay which is also known • Entrance fees as Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay due to • 4 nights accommodation • 4 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners the beautiful underwater ruins of an old bath. Overnight Kizil Ada. (B, L, D) Day 1 Fethiye We begin boarding the Gulet at Fethiye Day 4 Fethiye Harbour after 17.00pm. Relax at the Arrive at Fethiye Harbour early in the pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an morning where you have chance to visit city onboard dinner while meeting the other centre. We offer the option of a jeep safari passengers. PARADISE BLUE tour in Fethiye. For those who will not join Overnight Fethiye Harbour. (D) the Safari, the boat will cruise to Samanlik Marmaris to Fethiye Bay for lunch and swimming. Afterwards Day 2 Fethiye, Yassica Island 4 DAYS from AUD 399 around 16.30 the boat will anchor at Ece After breakfast we cruise to Gocek. Enjoy a Saray Marina, Fethiye, and guests will leave relaxing afternoon swimming and tanning Departure Dates the boat with precious memories. (B, L) before cruising to Yassica Island. 2020 Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Every Monday, Saturday & Sunday The first departure date is 2nd May 2020 Day 3 Bedri Rahmi Bay, Sarsala Bay Last departure date is 19th October 2020 After breakfast, sail to the spectacular Bedri Tour includes Rahmi Bay then to Sarsala Bay. Cruise to • Services of Captain and supporting crew Aga Limani for overnight stay. • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew Overnight Aga Limani (B, L, D) • Transportation by Gulet boat • Entrance fees • 3 nights accommodation Day 4 Iceada Cebekilise, Turunc, • 3 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners Marmaris This morning we cruise to Iceada Cebekilise, Day 1 Marmaris cruising through Turunc for our swim stop in We begin boarding the Gulet at Marmaris either Kadirga or Kumlubuk. Late this Harbour at 3:30 pm. Relax at the pre-cruise afternoon we arrive in Marmaris harbour for information session. Enjoy an onboard dinner our final night onboard the yacht. Overnight while meeting the other passengers. Marmaris Harbour. (B, L, D) Overnight Marmaris Harbour. (D)

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Day 3 Day 2 MEDITERRANEAN Departure to Sunken City of (this Departure to Kas where we first have a swim Lycian Roman archaeological site is protected, in a nice and quiet bay in front of the little DREAMING so only looking!). , a traditional town & and then stop in the harbour for Fethiye to Olympos Turkish fishing village with no car access and lunch and visit of this charming fishing Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was 4 DAYS from AUD 609 optional water sports are available. Dinner, once known, only Lycian rock tombs & relax in this pirates haven. sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are left. Departure Dates Overnight Gökkaya Bay (B, L, D) But the charm of the town remains! Near 2020 Kalkan we stop in Firnaz Bay (dinner and Every Tuesday & Saturday Day 4 2nd night). Overnight Kekova Bay. (B,L, D) The first departure date is 25th April 2020 After breakfast we have a look at the Pirates Last departure date is 24th October 2020 Cave before cruising to Andriace harbour. Day 3 Tour includes Disembarkation before lunch. Bus transfer to Around sunrise we depart for Butterfly Valley • Services of Captain and supporting crew the Tree houses in Olympos with a stop for where we stop (sea conditions permitting!) for • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew banking and shopping when requested. breakfast and swimming. This natural reserve • Transportation by Gulet boat We arrive at approximately 3 pm. (B, L) hosts 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) is our • Entrance fees MEDITERRANEAN next stop, again sea conditions permitting! • 3 nights accommodation Option for paragliding available. In a bay • 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners DREAMING near Oludeniz we have lunch. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Byzantine ruins, Day 1 Olympos to Fethiye swim, dinner & 3rd night. We meet at the office in Fethiye at 10 am 4 DAYS from Overnight St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island. and begin boarding at Fethiye Harbour at 11 AUD 609 (B, L, D) am, then cruise to Samanlik Bay for Departure Dates swimming & lunch. Butterfly Valley (sea Day 4 2020 Departure for Samanlik Bay (swim & lunch). conditions permitting) is our next stop for a Every Tuesday & Friday Finally we sail to Fethiye Harbour where we swim & to visit this natural reserve, hosting The first departure date is 28th April 2020 arrive at approximately 14:00 pm. (B, L) 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Last departure date is 27th October 2020 Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Tour includes Option for paragliding available. Last stop of • Services of Captain and supporting crew • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew the day is St. Nicholas Island. Byzantine • Transportation by Gulet boat ruins, swim, dinner & 1st night. • Entrance fees Overnight St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island (L, D) • 3 nights accommodation • 3 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 3 Dinners Day 2 Around sunrise departure to Firnaz Bay near Day 1 Kalkan for breakfast & swimming. Cruising to Pick-up from Olympos at approximately 10 Kas where we stop in the harbour for lunch am and transfer to (Andriace) & visit of this charming fishing village. Of Harbour. We begin boarding at Demre ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, Harbour at 13:00. Pirates Cave. Sunken City only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the of Kekova (this Lycian-Roman archaeological Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the site is protected, so only looking!). Simena, a town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop traditional Turkish fishing village with no car for swimming, dinner & the 2nd night. access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Overnight Kekova Bay. (B, L, D) Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven. Overnight Gökkaya Bay (L, D) 61 BLUE CRUISE | Sailing Tours

Day 4 Tuesday Simena, Ucagiz TURQUOISE BLUE Climb up to the castle on Simena for a Fethiye - Kekova - Fethiye spectacular view of the ancient city. Out in the bay, overlooked by a theatre carved into 8 DAYS from AUD 735 the rock, a single Lycian sarcophagus sits on Departure Dates its pedestal in the water. The night is spent in 2020 the wide bay surrounded by green hills, at Every Saturday nearby Ucagiz. The first departure date is 2nd May 2020 Overnight Üçagiz Bay (B, L, D) Last departure date is 10th October 2020 Tour includes Day 5 Wednesday Kekova, Tersane • Services of Captain and supporting crew Bay, Gokkaya • Services of Captain and supporting crew A short cruise along the Mediterranean coast • Tips except Captain and Gulet crew • Transportation by Gulet boat to the ruins at Kekova - the Sunken City. • Entrance fees Swim and lunch at Tersane Bay where you'll • 7 nights accommodation see the ruins of a Byzantine church and a • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Lunches, 7 Dinners Roman dockyard on the beach. Sailing to Gokkaya to spend the night. Day 1 Saturday Fethiye Overnight Gökkaya Bay (B, L, D) We begin boarding the Gulet at Fethiye Harbour after 17.00pm. Relax at the Day 6 Thursday Bayindir Limani, pre-cruise information session. Enjoy an Kalkan onboard dinner while meeting the other After breakfast, a short cruise to the sheltered passengers. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (D) bay at Bayindir Limani for a swim. The rest of the day is spent in Kalkan, a picturesque Day 2 Sunday Oludeniz, Butterfly harbour town set on the hillside, where you Valley, St.Nicholas Island can explore the cobbled winding streets or After breakfast set off along the coast of take an optional trip to nearby Patara Beach Fethiye Peninsular to Oludeniz and Butterfly or the ruins at Xanthos and Letoon. Valley for visit and swim. Overnight Kalkan Harbour (B, L, D) The night is spent at St.Nicholas Island, where you can explore the ruins of a Day 7 Friday Camli Burun, Byzantine settlement as the sun sets. Batikkaya Bay Overnight St. Nicholas (Gemiler) Island After an early start to Camli Burun, a natural (B, L, D) bay edged with pine-clad hills, your last night on board is spent in Batikkaya Bay. Another Day 3 Monday Yesilkoy, Kas day of relaxing, sunbathing and swimming An early start for Yesilkoy, where we have has past. Overnight Batikkaya Bay (B, L, D) breakfast and time to swim in this quiet bay surrounded by olive groves. Then it's off to Day 8 Saturday Fethiye Kas, a small harbour town with a charming Arriving back in the harbour of Fethiye, we bohemian atmosphere, where you'll spend the disembark at approximately 09:00 am. (B) night. Overnight Kas Harbour (B, L, D)

62 The Blue Voyage tempts you with a completely unique holiday experience, bringing together the backdrop of spectacular scenery encompassing a cultural heritage of thousands of years and an on-board lifestyle centred around the sun, sea, good food, good friends and unforgettable relaxation. 23 It is an unrivalled pleasure to voyage by traditional Turkish Schooners, called a gulet. These are built from chestnut, mahogany, teak and pinewood and offer good living space with their comfortable cabins, showers, toilets and plenty of space to relax. Different standards and various passenger capacities also provide you with plenty of choice depending on your holiday budget and for the preferences of your group.

As a private party, you are free to charter the yacht of your choice for any agreed period of time and you may also determine the route. You can set the boundaries of your Blue Voyage, starting at Fethiye, Marmaris, Antalya or Bodrum and then disembarking at the same or an alternate location. We can recommend how to make the most of the time you have available but it is up to you how you discover the wonders of the blue voyage. We can provide only the basics of your voyage's programme, leaving you free to discuss details with the Captain during the cruise, who will be happy to comply with your wishes, weather permitting of course.

Food on board can be supplied and prepared to your tastes with an extra charge, however Private Charter guests are also welcome to provide and cook their own food if they so wish.

In addition to lying back and enjoying the peace and endless sunshine, you can also take part in numerous energetic water sports, such as scuba diving, water skiing, parasailing, jet skiing and windsurfing. For sailing addicts, PRIVATE BOAT favourable winds, such as the late afternoon "meltem", offer the chance to blend spectacular surroundings with the utter tranquillity of a boat at CHARTER sail? a unique combination.

Private yacht charter is perfect for families and larger groups who want extra flexibility to set their own program. We can arrange the charter of yachts of varying size and standards including Deluxe and VIP categories, with different or special facilities for groups wishing to define their own route and programme, and to suit whatever budget is available.

All we need to know is: • Required date and an alternative date if possible • The requirements of the group such as budget • Requests for particular on-board features/facilities (water sports equipment, air conditioning etc) • Group size and sleeping combinations (single/couple, children, ages) • Choosing your gulet

All gulets are based in different harbours, sometimes your choice will not be available from the port you want to start so please take this information into a consideration before making your booking. GREECE Greece remains a top-tier travel destination. With spectacular beaches and majestic scenery, the relics of four millennia of ancient culture and some of Europe’s best party spots, those who travel to Greece are certain to experience a once in a lifetime vacation.

Things Not to Miss in Greece • Athens – many ancient structures still stand in the capital city – the Acropolis and the Parthenon just two of the must-see UNESCO relics. • Metéora Monasteries – one of the world’s most stunning ecclesiastical sites. • Hiking the home of the ancient Gods, Mount Olympus • The islands – from the parties of to the stunning sunsets of Santorini, hopping around the Greek Islands is something every traveler should experience at least once. • Delphi – Greece’s most sacred sites where the oracle once answered the questions in the temple of Apollo

When to Go to Greece The autumn and spring are the best time to visit Greece when neither the temperature nor the crowds are too overwhelming. However, those looking to party on the islands should consider a July or August vacation – the most popular time of year to visit and also the most fun. Some of the tourist attractions go on hiatus during the winter months, so traveling between November and March isn’t advised for culture seekers. GREECE | Small Group Tours

Day 1 Wednesday Athens Day 9 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis GREECE Istanbul Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to This morning we will enjoy a display of locally your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free handcrafted leather goods before heading to the to explore this ancient city. Tonight a welcome magnificent white calcium terraces, known as meeting and meet your fellow travelling Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the companions. Overnight Athens ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst TURKEY Ankara Day 2 Thursday Athens Acropolis ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used Athens This morning you will have half day tour and visit in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Pamukkale Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Day 10 Friday Silk Road, Konya Samos Cappadocia Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Ephesus Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum Mykonos Kusadasi the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering Santorini Konya entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon. optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Athens (B) Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 3 Friday Athens to Santorini Day 11 Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Underground City Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air the picturesque capital, Fira. Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the COLOURS OF MEDITERRANEAN Overnight Santorini (B) many levels of an underground city. Day 4 Saturday Santorini Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) 14 DAYS from Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest Day 12 Sunday Ankara AUD 4275 volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active Early morning departure to the nation's capital, volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of Departure Dates take a therapeutic mud bath. the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning 2020 Overnight Santorini (B) to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Jun 10, 17, 24; Jul 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Day 5 Sunday Santorini to Mykonos Day 13 Monday Istanbul Old City Aug 05, 12, 19, 26; Sep 02, 09; Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and 2021 town or head for the beach before experiencing Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Jun 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jul 07, 14, 21, 28; the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise Aug 04, 11, 18, 25; Sep 01; Overnight Mykonos (B) between two continents on the stretch of water Day 6 Monday Mykonos that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon Tour includes Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. • Inbound - Athens airport transfer stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the Overnight Istanbul (B) • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer small villages. This Mecca of is Day 14 Tuesday Istanbul • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the today an island wide, open-air museum. After breakfast our tour concludes and we say duration of the tour in Turkey Overnight Mykonos (B) goodbye to our new friends.(B) • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Day 7 Tuesday Mykonos, Samos Athens city tour Today you will catch a mid-day ferry heading • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, towards the island of Samos and then another non-smoking vehicle in Turkey ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey. • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands • Transfers between ports and hotels Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff Day 8 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi • Entrance fees in Turkey Absorb yourself in history today with a guided • 13 nights accommodation tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the • 13 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) 66 Small Group Tours | GREECE

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 7 Friday Mykonos GREECE Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, to your hotel. The remainder of the day is stroll around the town or take a trip to one Gallipoli yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul of the small villages or take an optional day Canakkale trip to the neighbouring island of Delos. This Troy TURKEY Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City Mecca of Ancient Greece is today an island After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour wide, open-air museum. Athens Pergamum of the only city to span two continents, Overnight Mykonos (B) visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Samos Ephesus Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Day 8 Saturday Mykonos to Santorini Overnight Istanbul (B) Revitalize with an early morning swim and Santorini Mykonos wander the charming white-washed narrow Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields alleyways of Mykonos Town before an One of the most emotionally touching places afternoon ferry to Santorini. in Turkey, today we visit the WW1 Overnight Santorini (B) Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, Day 9 Sunday Santorini optional Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels boat trip CONSTANTINOPLE TO HELLAS and the Nek. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Take an optional boat trip in the world's 12 DAYS from biggest volcanic crater above sea level. Visit AUD 4025 Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of the active volcano, swim in the warm thermal Pergamum waters and take a therapeutic mud bath. Departure Dates This morning, step back in time as we visit Overnight Santorini (B) 2020 Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse and Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; then tour the magnificent acropolis of Day 10 Monday Santorini to Athens Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Sep 05 Pergamum. Its impressive temples and library Soak up the sun on the black sand beaches 2021 made Pergamum a renowned cultural and before we board an afternoon ferry to the political centre in its time. mainland. Overnight Athens (B) Jun 05, 12, 19, 26, 30; Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; Sep 04; Day 11 Tuesday Athens Old City Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi This morning you will have half day tour and Tour includes Absorb yourself in history today with a visit Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site first Olympic Games of the modern era were • Outbound - Athens airport transfer of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical held. Admire the Olympian Zeus and • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre Hadrians Arch. At the Acropolis visit the duration of the tour in Turkey before continuing to the former Greek village museum, the towering entrance of Propylaia, • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Athens of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet the Temple of Nike and the most famous of city tour weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at Greek relics, the Parthenon. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smok- the carpet village we learn how the carpets Overnight Athens (B) ing vehicle in Turkey are made by hand and what determines their • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Day 12 Wednesday Athens • Transfers between ports and hotels After breakfast, we say goodbye to our new • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat Day 6 Thursday Kusadasi, Samos friends before being transferred to the Entrance fees in Turkey Leaving Turkey, we take a ferry to Samos airport.(B) • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff and depending on ferry schedules; we may • 11 nights accommodation head straight for Mykonos or spend a day • 11 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners exploring lush-green Samos. Overnight Mykonos (B) 67 GREECE | Small Group Tours

Day 1 Monday Athens Day 10 Wednesday Fethiye, Gulet GREECE Istanbul Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free Gulet. Relax at the pre-cruise information session. to explore this ancient city. Tonight a welcome Enjoy an onboard dinner while meeting the other meeting and meet your fellow travelling passengers. Overnight Fethiye Harbour (B, D) companions. Overnight Athens Day 11 Thursday Fethiye, Gulet Day 2 Tuesday Athens, Acropolis This morning we drive to Fethiye and board our Ankara Athens TURKEY This morning you will have half day tour and visit Gulet. Breakfast is served on deck before continuing Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the first the cruise to Dockyard Island, Tasyaka and Bedri Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Rahmi Bay. Tonight will be spent at a secluded cove Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At or island. Overnight Göcek Bay (B, L, D) Pamukkale Samos Cappadocia the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering Day 12 Friday Gulet Ephesus entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the Today we cruise to Gocek Island to swim, snorkel or Mykonos Kusadasi Santorini Konya most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon. just laze in the sunshine. Overnight Göcek Bay (B,L,D) Antalya Overnight Athens (B) Day 13 Saturday Kayakoy, Antalya, Kaleiçi Day 3 Wednesday Athens to Santorini This morning we disembark from our gulet after Early morning departure today for the breathtaking breakfast and head to Kayakoy. The morning light Fethiye Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the provides excellent photos of this deserted. sun and relax on the beach or perhaps explore Greek village. Afterwards we drive to the resort the picturesque capital, Fira.Overnight Santorini (B) town of Antalya. Here we will take a walking tour Day 4 Thursday Santorini of the old town area of Antalya known as Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest "Kaleiçi". Amongst other things we'll visit Hadrian's volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active Gate, the Ancient Harbour and Suna-Inan Kiraç DIAMONDS OF MEDITERRANEAN volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and Kaleiçi Museum which even has a Greek Orthdox take a therapeutic mud bath. Church in its garden! Overnight Antalya (B) 19 DAYS from Overnight Santorini (B) Day 14 Sunday Perge, Aspendos, Side AUD 5145 Day 5 Friday Santorini to Mykonos Full day tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed Aspendos and Side. In Aspendos, you can see the Departure Dates town or head for the beach before experiencing Roman Theatre built in the 2nd century and seating the completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. 15,000 people. Side is one of the best classical 2020 Overnight Mykonos (B) sites in Turkey with Temple of Apollo and ancient Jun 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; Day 6 Saturday Mykonos ruins. Overnight Antalya (B) Aug 10, 24; Sep 07; Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, Day 15 Monday Konya, Cappadocia stroll around the town or take a trip to one of the Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting 2021 small villages. This Mecca of Ancient Greece is Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum Jun 14, 28; Jul 12, 26; today an island wide, open-air museum. in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the Aug 09, 23; Sep 06; Overnight Mykonos (B) optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Day 7 Sunday Mykonos, Samos Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 16 Tuesday Cappadocia, Goreme, Tour includes Today you will catch a mid-day ferry heading towards the island of Samos and then another Underground City • Inbound - Athens airport transfer ferry to Kusadasi, Turkey.Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Day 8 Monday Ephesus, Kusadasi as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Absorb yourself in history today with a guided and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels duration of the tour in Turkey tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of Day 17 Wednesday Ankara Athens city tour the ancient city and theatre before continuing to Early morning departure to the nation's capital, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the non-smoking vehicle in Turkey fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) • Transfers between ports and hotels carpets are made by hand and what determines Day 18 Thursday Istanbul Old City • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Day 9 Tuesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, • Entrance fees in Turkey This morning we will head to the magnificent Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise • 18 nights accommodation white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in between two continents on the stretch of water that • 18 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 8 Dinners Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. in the hot springs that were used in Roman times Overnight Istanbul (B) for their therapeutic powers. Day 19 Friday Istanbul Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to 68 the airport for your onward flight. (B) Small Group Tours | GREECE

Day 1 Wednesday Athens Day 8 Wednesday Pamukkale GREECE Istanbul Welcome to Greece! You will be transferred to Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, your hotel and the rest of the day is yours, free to Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white Gallipoli explore this ancient city. Tonight a welcome calcium terraces of Pamukkale. This afternoon we Canakkale Troy meeting and meet your fellow travelling compan- will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather TURKEY ions. Overnight Athens goods.Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Athens Day 2 Thursday Athens Acropolis Day 9 Thursday Ephesus Pergamum This morning you will have a half day tour and Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour visit the Acropolis, stop at the stadium where the of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Samos Ephesus first Olympic Games of the modern era were held. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city Mykonos Santorini Admire the Olympian Zeus and Hadrians Arch. At and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in the Acropolis visit the museum, the towering Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the entrance of Propylaia, the Temple of Nike and the carpets are made by hand what determines their most famous of Greek relics, the Parthenon. value. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Overnight Athens (B) Day 10 Friday Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale Day 3 Friday Athens to Santorini Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its Early morning departure today for the breathtaking famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the AEGEAN ODYSSEY TOUR Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive 13 DAYS from and relax on the beach or perhaps explore the temples and library made it a renowned cultural AUD 5249 picturesque capital, Fira. Overnight Santorini (B) and political centre in its time. Departure Dates Day 4 Saturday Santorini Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest Day 11 Saturday Gallipoli Battlefields 2020 volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active Relaxed morning to explore the town of Canakkale Jun 03, 17; Jul 01, 15, 29; volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters and before an afternoon tour of the WW1 battlefields Aug 12, 26; take a therapeutic mud bath. of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair 2021 Overnight Santorini (B) Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, Jun 02, 16, 30; Jul 14, 28; Day 5 Sunday Santorini to Mykonos original trenches and tunnels. After the tour we Aug 11, 25; Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed continue on to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) Tour includes town or head for the beach before experiencing Day 12 Sunday Istanbul Old City • Inbound - Athens airport transfer the vibrant Mykonian nightlife. Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and • Outbound - Istanbul airport transfer Overnight Mykonos (B) Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Day 6 Monday Mykonos Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Cruise duration of the tour in Turkey Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll between two continents on the stretch of water that • Professional English-speaking tour guide for around the town or take a trip to one of the small separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with Athens city tour villages or take an optional day trip to the an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smok- ing vehicle in Turkey neighbouring island of Delos. This Mecca of Overnight Istanbul (B) • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands Ancient Greece is today an island wide, open-air Day 13 Monday Istanbul • Transfers between ports and hotels museum. Overnight Mykonos (B) After breakfast our tour concludes and we say • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff Day 7 Tuesday Mykonos, Samos goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to • Entrance fees in Turkey Today you will catch a mid-day ferry heading the airport for your onward flight. (B) • 12 nights accommodation towards the island of Samos and then another ferry • 12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners to Kusadasi, Turkey. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D)

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Day 1 Friday Istanbul Day 9 Saturday Athens Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul. You will transferred to your Today you are free to explore Athens at your own hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free pace. Overnight Athens (B) to explore Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul Day 10 Sunday Athens Kalambaka Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Ankara Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of Asia visiting the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, St modern times were held in 1896. Continue and Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Cruise pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Athens between two continents on the stretch of water Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the Nafplion Cappadocia Pamukkale with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. University, the National Library, the Constitution Ephesus Overnight Istanbul (B) Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the Day 3 Sunday Ankara, Cappadocia Architectural Masterpieces of the Golden Age of Kusadasi After breakfast we drive towards the nation's Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Konya capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum Nike, the Erechtheion and finally "the harmony of the famed Mustafa Ataturk before continuing on between material and spirit", the monument that to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia. "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Overnight Athens (B) Day 4 Monday Goreme Open-Air Museum, Day 11 Monday Athens, Corinth Canal, Pasabag, Uchisar Mycenae, Nafplion Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, You depart early in the morning and cross the Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit at the Underground City. Photo opportunities are famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Heritage site. everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet See the home of Mythical Agamemnon, the BEST OF TURKEY AND GREECE weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a Cyclopean walls, the Lions gate and the royal carpet village we learn how carpets are made by tombs. Depart for Nafplion, the first capital of hand and what determines their value. Tonight, Greece in Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at 19 DAYS from don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening the foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty ramparts AUD 3999 featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you of the Palamidi Fortress. Overnight Nafplion(B) won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia (B, D) Day 12 Tuesday Olympia, Delphi Departure Dates Day 5 Tuesday Underground City, Konya Early departure for Olympia, the birth place of This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli the Olympic Games. Visit the archeological site of 2020 underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia we Ancient Olympia, Sanctuary of Olympian Zeus, the Mar 13, 27; Apr 10, 24; May 08, 22; head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Ancient Stadium and the Archaeological Museum, Jun 05, 19; Jul 03, 17, 31; Aug 14, 28; Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the with the impressive statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the In the afternoon the journey continues to the north, Sep 11, 25; Oct 09, 23; Nov 06 Mevlana Museum and Alaeddin Mosque. over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi. 2021 Overnight Konya (B, D) Overnight Delphi (B, D) Day 6 Wednesday Sagalassos, Pamukkale Day 13 Wednesday Delphi, Kalambaka Mar 12, 26; Apr 09, 23; May 07, 21 Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium Visit at Delphi, a place that was once character- Jun 04, 18; Jul 02, 16, 30, Aug 13, 27 travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site ized as the center of the ancient world. You can of Sagalassos. Conquered by see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, Sep 10, 24, Oct 08, 22, Nov 05 in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its the Castalian Spring and Temple of Athena, the demise in 541-2. Today it is one of the best Oracle of Delphi. Afterwards, you will proceed to Tour includes preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer Tentaice list. Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) through beautiful villages and cities of Central Day 7 Thursday Pamukkale Greece, all built according to the traditional local • Outbound - Athens airport transfer Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, arquitecture. Overnight Kalambaka (B, D) • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white Day 14 Thursday Meteora, Athens duration of the tour calcium terraces of Pamukkale. This afternoon we After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora has • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather unique rock formations, rising high, stand ageless non-smoking vehicle goods. Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Christian Monasteries among striking scenery, • Tips except driver and guide Day 8 Friday Ephesus, Athens perched on top of huge rocks which seem to be • Entrance fees in Turkey Absorb yourself in history today with a guided suspended in mid-air. It is truly fascinating to visit tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of the interior part of them, but also enjoy the • 14 nights accommodation Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, • 14 Breakfasts, 7 Dinners ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long Lamia, Thermopylae with a short stop to see traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we across the road Leonida's Monument. Arrival in learn how the carpets are made by hand what Athens early in the evening. Overnight Athens (B) determines their value. After the Ephesus tour, you Day 15 Friday Athens will drive to Izmir Airport for a flight to Athens. After breakfast our tour concludes and we say On arrival in Athens, our transfer will be waiting goodbye to our new friends. (B) for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight Athens (B) 70 Small Group Tours | GREECE

Day 1 Saturday Istanbul Day 9 Sunday Rhodes GREECE Istanbul Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to It is your free day to explore Rhodes island at your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours your own pace. Walk down the streets of old town free to explore at your own pace. which is evokes a story about the city’s Overnight Istanbul ancient times. Explore the Palace of the Grand Day 2 Sunday Istanbul Old City Master of the Knights of Rhodes, a Gothic Ankara After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of medieval castle built in the 7th century. You also Athens TURKEY the only city to span two continents, visiting the have a chance to visit Lindos, one the most Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace beautiful white washed villages in Greece. and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Overnight Rhodes Island (B) Pamukkale Day 3 Monday Gallipoli Battlefields Samos Cappadocia Day 10 Monday Symi, Lady of Ephesus Today we visit the WW1 battlefields of Gallipoli Dodecanese Cruise Mykonos Kusadasi including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, Today you will enjoy a cruise to the picturesque Santorini Konya ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original small island of Symi. After visiting the most famous trenches and tunnels. Overnight Çanakkale (B, D) monastery of Panormitis with its byzantine frescoes Day 4 Tuesday Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum you will continue to the main harbor. Learn about Step back in time today as we visit Troy and its the history of the island and its sponge diving famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the community during the visit to the sponge workshop magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive before heading off to explore on your own. In the temples and library made it a renowned cultural afternoon you will return to Rhodes. and political centre in its time. Overnight Rhodes Island (B) CONSTANTINOPLE TO Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Day 11 Tuesday Rhodes to Kalymnos Day 5 Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi After breakfast you will drive to port for your THE DODECANESE Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour onward ferry to Kalymnos. The fourth largest island of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of of the Dodecanese Group is widely known as an 16 DAYS from Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient international harvesting trade center. Upon arrival AUD 4025 city and theatre before continuing to the former to harbor, you will be met and driven to your hotel Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. and the remainder of your day is free to explore. Departure Dates Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and Overnight Kalymnos Island (B) at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are Day 12 Wednesday Kalymnos to Patmos 2020 made by hand and what determines their value. We will head to Holy island of the Dodecanese, Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; Jul 04, 11, 18, 25 Overnight Kusadasi (B, D) Patmos. Upon arrival, you will be met and driven Day 6 Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Sep 05 to your hotel and the remainder of your day is This morning we will enjoy a display of locally free to explore. Overnight Patmos Island (B) 2021 handcrafted leather goods before heading to the Day 13 Thursday Patmos Jun 05, 12, 19, 26; Jul 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 magnificent white calcium terraces, known as You could explore the holy spirit of the island by Aug 07, 14, 21, 28; Sep 04 Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the booking an optional day trip or enjoy beautiful ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst beaches of island. Maybe visit the UNESCO sites Tour includes ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used the Monastery of Saint-John the Theologian and the • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Cave of the Apocalypse. • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Overnight Pamukkale (B, D) Overnight Patmos Island (B) duration of the tour in Turkey Day 7 Friday Marmaris Day 14 Friday Patmos to Kos • Local representatives on each island in Greece After breakfast you will be transferred to Marmaris, Today we ferry to Kos. Kos is famous with its • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smok- where you will check in your hotel and the sandy beaches, Greek and Roman antiquities as ing vehicle in Turkey remainder of your day is free to explore. well as an impressive 15th century castle. You will • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands Overnight Marmaris (B) explore island at your own pace. Day 8 Saturday Marmaris, Rhodes • Transfers between ports and hotels 'Lady of Overnight Kos Island (B) Early departure to Marmaris harbor for your Day 15 Saturday Kos Dodecanese' Symi Cruise onward ferry to the Greek Island, Rhodes. Rhodes Today you have a chance to explore volcanic • Car ferry fees between Canakkale and Eceabat is the largest island of the Dodecanese islands in island of Nisyros with an optional cruise excursion • Tips except driver and guide the eastern and home to some the or spend a lazy day at Kos. • Entrance fees most impressive sights in Greece. Upon arrival, you Overnight Kos Island (B) • 15 nights accommodation will be met and driven to your hotel. Day 16 Sunday Kos • 15 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners Overnight Rhodes Island (B) After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye. (B)

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Day 1 Saturday Athens Day 5 Wednesday Delphi, Kalambaka Istanbul Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be Visit at Delphi, a place that was once waiting for you at the airport to take you to characterized as the center of the ancient Kalambaka your hotel. Overnight Athens world. You can see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, the Castalian Day 2 Sunday Athens Spring and Temple of Athena, the Oracle of Athens Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Delphi. Afterwards, you will proceed to the Nafplion Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of small picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing modern times were held in 1896. Continue through beautiful villages and cities of and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Central Greece, all built according to the the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the traditional local arquitecture. memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Overnight Kalambaka (B, D) Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Day 6 Thursday Meteora, Athens Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces After breakfast we will visit Meteora. of the Golden Age of Athens: The Meteora has unique rock formations, rising Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the high, stand ageless Christian Monasteries Erechtheion and finally "the harmony among striking scenery, perched on top of GREECE CLASSIC between material and spirit", the monument huge rocks which seem to be suspended in 7 DAYS from that "puts order in the mind", the Parthenon. mid-air. It is truly fascinating to visit the AUD 1749 Overnight Athens (B) interior part of them, but also enjoy the amazing views. Return to Athens via Trikala, Departure Dates Day 3 Monday Athens, Corinth Canal, Lamia, Thermopylae with a short stop to see 2020 Mycenae, Nafplion across the road Leonida's Monument. Arrival Jan 11, 25; Feb 08, 22; Mar 07, 21; You depart early in the morning and cross in Athens early in the evening. the Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit Overnight Athens (B) Apr 04, 18; May 02, 16, 30; Jun 13, 27; at the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World Jul 11, 25; Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 19; Heritage site. See the home of Mythical Day 7 Friday Athens Oct 03, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12 Agamemnon, the Cyclopean walls, the Lions After breakfast our tour concludes and we 2021 gate and the royal tombs. Depart for say goodbye to our new friends. (B) Jan 09, 23; Feb 06, 20; Mar 06, 20; Nafplion, the first capital of Greece in Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the Jul 10, 24; Aug 07, 21; Sep 04, 18; foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty Oct 02, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11 ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. Tour includes Overnight Nafplion (B) • Inbound - Athens airport transfer • Outbound - Athens airport transfer Day 4 Tuesday Olympia, Delphi • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Early departure for Olympia, the birth place duration of the tour of the Olympic Games. Visit the archeologi- • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, cal site of Ancient Olympia, Sanctuary of non-smoking vehicle Olympian Zeus, the Ancient Stadium and the • Tips except driver and guide Archaeological Museum, with the impressive • 6 nights accommodation statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the • 6 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners afternoon the journey continues to the north, over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi. Overnight Delphi (B, D) 72 Small Group Tours | GREECE

Day 1 Saturday Athens Delphi. Then you can explore the on-site Istanbul Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting museums, visiting the Archaeological Museum for you at the airport to take you to your of Delphi, which contains masterpieces of Kalambaka hotel. Overnight Athens ancient Greece, such as Eniochos the bronze Day 2 Sunday Athens Charioteer. Afterwards, you will proceed to Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic the small picturesque city of Kalambaka, Athens Stadium, where the first Olympic Games of passing through beautiful villages and cities Nafplion modern times were held in 1896. Continue of Central Greece, all built according to the and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, traditional local arquitecture. the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the Overnight Kalambaka (B, D) Santorini memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Day 6 Thursday Meteora, Athens Academy, the University, the National Library, After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the has unique rock formations, rising high with Acropolis visit, the Architectural Masterpieces Christian monasteries built at the top. It is of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, truly fascinating to visit the interior part of the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion them, but also enjoy the amazing views. and finally "the harmony between material Return to Athens via Trikala, Lamia, Thermo- and spirit", the monument that "puts order in pylae with a short stop to see across the GREECE DISCOVERY the mind", the Parthenon. Overnight Athens (B) road Leonida's Monument. Arrival in Athens 10 DAYS from Day 3 Monday Athens, Argolis, early in the evening. Overnight Athens (B) AUD 3055 Nafplion Day 7 Friday Athens to Santorini You depart early in the morning and cross Early morning departure today for the Departure Dates the Corinth Canal. Next stop will be a visit breathtaking Island of Santorini, where you 2020 at the famous Mycenae, a UNESCO World can soak up the sun and relax on the beach Jan 11, 25; Feb 08, 22; Mar 07, 21; Heritage site. See the home of Mythical or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Apr 04, 18; May 02, 16, 30; Jun 13, 27; Agamemnon, the Cyclopean walls, the Lions Fira. Overnight Santorini (B) Jul 11, 25; Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 19; gate and the royal tombs. Depart for Day 8 Saturday Santorini Oct 03, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 12 Nafplion, the first capital of Greece in Today you are free to explore Santorini at 2021 Argolis, the picturesque town nestling at the your own pace. Perhaps take an optional Jan 09, 23; Feb 06, 20; Mar 06, 20; foot of a cliff crowned by the mighty boat trip in the world's biggest volcanic Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29; Jun 12, 26; ramparts of the Palamidi Fortress. crater above sea level. Visit the active Jul 10, 24; Aug 07, 21; Sep 04, 18; Overnight Nafplion (B) volcano, swim in the warm thermal waters Oct 02, 16, 30; Nov 13, 27; Dec 11 Day 4 Tuesday Olympia, Delphi and take a therapeutic mud bath. Tour includes Eary departure to Olympia, the birth place of Overnight Santorini (B) • Inbound - Athens airport transfer the Olympic Games. Visit the archeological Day 9 Sunday Santorini to Athens • Outbound - Athens airport transfer site of Ancient Olympia, the Temple of Zeus Today you will return back to main land, you • Professional English-speaking tour guide on the and Hera, the altar of the Olympic flame, the will drive to port for your onward ferry to Greek mainland Stadium and the museum, with the impressive Athens. Upon arrival, you will drive to your • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smok- statue of Hermes of Praxiteles. In the hotel and the remainder of your day is free ing vehicle on the Greek mainland • Transportation by ferry within the Greek islands afternoon the journey continues to the north, to explore. Overnight Athens (B) • Transfers between ports and hotels over the Rio-Antirio Bridge, and to Delphi. Day 10 Monday Athens • Ferry ticket - Athens to Santorini Overnight Delphi (B, D) Transfer to the airport and our tour • Ferry ticket - Santorini to Athens Day 5 Wednesday Delphi, Kalambaka concludes. (B) • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff Visit at Delphi, a place that was once • 9 nights accommodation characterized as the center of the ancient • 9 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners world. You can see the well preserved remains of Temple Apollo, the Castalian Spring and Temple of Athena, the Oracle of 73 GREECE | Independent Tours

BEST OF GREECE GREEK ISLAND EXPLORER 5 DAYS from AUD 875 7 DAYS from AUD 1449

Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Athens airport transfer • Inbound - Athens airport transfer • Outbound - Athens airport transfer • Outbound - Athens airport transfer • Professional English-speaking local • Professional English-speaking tour guide for tour guides at each site the duration of the tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Athens • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle non-smoking vehicle • Tips except driver and guide • Tips except driver and guide • 4 nights accommodation • 6 nights - accommodation. • 4 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner • 6 Breakfasts

Day 1 Athens Day 1 Athens Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. at the airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight Overnight Athens Athens Day 2 Athens Day 2 Athens Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium. Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the architectural masterpieces of On the Acropolis visit, the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion. Overnight Athens (B) of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion. Overnight Athens (B) Day 3 Delphi Day 3 Athens to Santorini Depart early in the morning for Delphi via Thebes, Early morning departure today for the breathtaking Levadia and the picturesque village of Arachova, on the Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and slopes of Mount Parnassus, and arrive in Delphi, to visit relax on the beach. Overnight Santorini (B) the Archaeological Site. Visit the marble Treasury of the Day 4 Santorini Athenians, built to store the rich offerings of grateful Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest kings. Afterwards, you will proceed to the small volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, picturesque city of Kalambaka, passing through beautiful swim in the warm thermal waters and take a villages and cities of Central Greece, all built according therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini (B) to the traditional local arquitecture. Overnight Day 5 Santorini to Mykonos Kalambaka (B, D) Arrive in Mykonos and explore the white-washed town Day 4 Meteora or head for the beach before experiencing the After breakfast we will visit Meteora. Meteora are completely outrageous Mykonian nightlife. unique rock formations, raising high with Christian Overnight Mykonos (B) monasteries built at the top.Return to Athens via Trikala, Day 6 Mykonos Lamia, Thermopylae (short stop to see across the road Free day today. Spend the day on the beach, stroll the Leonida's Monument). Arrival in Athens early in the around the town or take a trip to one of the small evening. Overnight Athens (B) villages. Overnight Mykonos (B) Day 5 Athens Day 7 Mykonos to AthensTransfer to the port for Transfer to the airport and our tour concludes (B) your ferry to Athens and our tour concludes with your arrival to Athens port. (B)

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HIGHLIGHTS OF CYCLADES SANTORINI EXPLORER 8 DAYS from AUD 1749 7 DAYS from AUD 1215

Tour includes Tour includes • Inbound - Athens airport transfer Athens • Inbound - Athens airport transfer • Outbound - Athens airport transfer • Outbound - Athens airport transfer • Professional English-speaking tour guide on • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the Greek mainland Athens city tour • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Milos • Transfers between ports and hotels non-smoking vehicle on the Greek mainland • Transportation by ferry within the Greek • Transportation by ferry within the Greek Santorini islands islands • Ferry ticket - Athens to Santorini • Transfers between ports and hotels • Ferry ticket - Santorini to Athens • Tips except driver, guide and transfer staff • Tips except guide and transfer staff • 7 nights accommodation • 6 nights accommodation • 7 Breakfast • 6 Breakfasts

Day 1 Athens Day 1 Athens Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you Arrival in Athens. Our transfer will be waiting for you at the airport to take you to your hotel. at the airport to take you to your hotel. Overnight Overnight Athens Athens. Day 2 Athens City Tour Day 2 Athens Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium. Athens city tour starts from the Panathenaic Stadium. Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, Continue and pass by the Temple of Olympian Zeus, the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Hadrian's Arch, the Parliament and the memorial to the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the the Unknown Soldier, the Academy, the University, the National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). National Library, the Constitution Square (Syntagma). On the Acropolis visit, the architectural masterpieces of On the Acropolis visit, the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple the Golden Age of Athens: The Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion. Overnight Athens (B) of Athena Nike, the Erechtheion. Overnight Athens (B) Day 3 Athens to Milos Day 3 Athens to Santorini Early morning departure today for the island of Milos. It Early morning departure today for the breathtaking is time to be fascinated by lunar landscapes of Milos. Island of Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and Overnight Milos (B) relax on the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque Day 4 Milos capital, Fira.Overnight Santorini (B) You are free to explore at your own pace or join Day 4 Santorini optional photography safari tour. Overnight Milos (B) Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest Day 5 Milos to Santorini volcanic crater above sea level. Visit the active volcano, Today we will depart for the breathtaking Island of swim in the warm thermal waters and take a Santorini, where you can soak up the sun and relax on therapeutic mud bath. Overnight Santorini (B) the beach or perhaps explore the picturesque capital, Day 5 Fira. Overnight Santorini (B) Today you are free to explore Santorini at your own Day 6 Santorini pace. Santorini. Overnight Santorini (B) Take an optional boat trip in the world's biggest Day 6 Santorini to Athens volcanic crater above sea level. Overnight Santorini (B) Today you will return back to main land, you will drive Day 7 Santorini to Athens to port for your onward ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, Today you will return back to main land, you will drive you will drive to your hotel and the remainder of your to port for your onward ferry to Athens. Upon arrival, day is free to explore. Overnight Athens (B) you will drive to your hotel and the remainder of your Day 7 Athens day is free to explore. Overnight Athens (B) Transfer to the airport and our tour concludes (B) Day 8 Athens Transfer to the airport and our tour concludes.(B)

75 BALKANS Croatia , Montenegro , , Serbia , , Albania. The Balkan Peninsula is one of the last relatively unex- plored corners of Europe. But with a wealth of history, cultural and culinary treasures and great nightlife, it won’t be long before the region becomes the next travel hotspot.

Things Not to Miss in Balkans • Dubrovnik - the famous walled city of Dubrovnik is one of the most visited in the Balkans. Visitors can explore the white marble streets and walk along the imposing ramparts. • Sarajevo - home to one of the prettiest pedestrian old towns in the Balkans. • Mostar - Mostar’s iconic Old Bridge is the most famous in the Balkans. • Kotor - the walled city of Kotor is often referred to as the 'new' Dubrovnik. Its narrow streets and pretty plazas rival those of its northern neighbour, and refreshingly lack the heaving tourist crowds. • Budva - not far from Kotor, Budva is another walled city that boasts a pretty Old Town, sandy beaches and great nightlife. Bars fill the cobbled streets and line the water- front outside of the historic city walls, and Mogren Beach and other sandy strips draw visitors from all over Europe during the warmer months. • Tirana - is one of the most off-the-beaten-path capitals in Europe, but the city’s vibrant cafe culture and funky public art make it worth a visit. • Ohrid - the town of Ohrid is a gem in the Balkans. Set beside a beautiful lake, its narrow, winding streets open up to reveal gems like a Roman amphitheatre, castle fortress, and church with 11th-century frescoes. • Belgrade - may be best known for its great nightlife, but the city has a wealth of historic treasures and cultural attractions, too. • Krka Natiaonal park and waterfalls - magnificent waterfalls, including the famous Skradinski Buk falls which are one of Croatia’s most famous sights. • Tunnel Museum - The most visceral of Sarajevo's many 1990s war-experience 'attractions', this unmissable museum's centrepiece and raison d'être is a short section of the 1m wide, 1.6m high hand-dug tunnel under the airport runway which acted as the city's lifeline to the outside world during the 1992–95 siege, when Sarajevo was virtually surrounded by Serb forces. • Athens – many ancient structures still stand in the capital city – the Acropolis and the Parthenon just two of the must-see UNESCO relics. • Metéora Monasteries – one of the world’s most stun- ning ecclesiastical sites. • Delphi – Greece’s most sacred sites where the oracle once answered the questions in the temple of Apollo When to Go to Balkans The peak summer months of July and August attract the most visitors with blissfully hot days and ideal water temperatures for swimming. May and September are great months to visit with a pleasant climate and sunny skies, though fewer crowds. The seas are still relatively warm so swimming is still an option. Winters are much cooler and wetter though still pleasant enough. BALKANS | Small Group Tours

Day 4 Thursday Meteora - Tirana Day 7 Sunday Trogir - Split - Mostar ATHENS AND (Albania) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Today we leave Greece behind and head After breakfast we will travel a short distance THE BALKANS towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. We to split and have walking tour of the city 16 DAYS from will have a break along the way at the Drilon visiting, Diocletian Palace, a Roman imperial AUD 4015 Springs. A national park, a wooded area with palace and UNESCO World Heritage site. We a lake with an island in the middle, a bridge will walk the southern part of palace, the Departure Dates to access the many restaraunts. Maybe hire a Bronze Gates, through the Vestibul of the 2020 row boat to explore the area. Emperor's Palace, The Mausoleum, St. Dujam's May 04, 18; Jun 01, 15, 29 Overnight Tirana (B) Cathedral, Cathedral Treasury, Temple of Jul 13, 27; Aug 10, 24; Sep 07, 21 Oct 05 Jupiter, St. Martin's Church (Golden Gate) and 2021 Day 5 Friday Tirana - Budva conclude the tour at the fruit square and visit May 03, 17, 31; Jun 14, 28 (Montenegro) - Kotor the Venetian castle, Milesi Palace and the Jul 12, 26; Aug 09, 23; Sep 06, 20 Oct 04 After breakfast, we drive to Budva, Montene- Monument of Marko Marulic. In the afternoon Tour includes gro. Apart from its natural beauty, its bay we drive to Mostar in Bosnia and Herzegovi- islands and beaches, Budva is rich in historic na. Overnight Mostar (B) • Inbound - Athens airport transfer monuments. Budva Old Town lies on a small • Outbound - Athens airport transfer peninsula and represents a treasure chest of Day 8 Monday Mostar - Sarajevo • English-speaking tour leader for the culture heritage. Crossed with narrow streets This morning we have a guided tour of and squares are famous buildings, the Church Mostar. The city was the most heavily bombed duration of the tour St. Trojica, housing the tomb of writer Stjepan settlement in Bosnia during the war, but it has • Professional English-speaking local Mitrov Ljubisa, the Churches of St. Ivan, St. since been rebuilt and now features on tour guides at each site Bogorodica and St. Sava.We continue to UNESCO's World Heritage list. We visit the • Transportation in a fully air-condi- Kotor, which is set on the beautiful Bay of famous Stari Most Bridge, originally built by Kotor and is a UNESCO World Heritage site. the Ottomans in 16th century. It was the great tioned, non-smoking vehicle Amongst the sights to see, at Kotor, are the architect Mimar Hajrudin who succeeded with • Tips except driver and guide well-preserved Old Town and its city walls, the impossible mission to cross the Neretva • 15 nights accommodation along which you can walk, and the Cathedral River with a single span stone bridge. of Saint Tryphon, built in 1166. Afterwards, we drive to Sarajevo, Bosnia and • 15 breakfast Overnight Kotor (B) Herzegovina's small but vibrant capital, a town situated in a beautiful valley in the high Day 1 Monday Athens Day 6 Saturday Kotor - Dubrovnik mountains of Herzegovina. Welcome to Athens, upon your arrival, you will (Croatia) - Trogir Overnight Sarajevo (B) be welcomed and transferred to your hotel. The We continue along beautiful southern coast of remainder of your day is free to explore. Day 9 Tuesday Sarajevo Overnight Athens Croatia to Dubrovnik, another UNESCO World Heritage site and a city legendary for its This morning we have a guided tour of Day 2 Tuesday Athens well-preserved stone walls, and is often Sarajevo. Twenty years after the end of a Today is a free day to explore Athens or take referred to as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. On devastating war, Sarajevo is slowly asserting one of our optional tours: Half Day Acropolis arrival, head out on a guided walk along the itself as one of Europe's most beautiful and Tour or Corinth Canal Tour. city walls, enjoying views of the Adriatic Sea. interesting cities. The city mixes east and west Overnight Athens (B) You'll also visit Big Onofrio's Fountain, built by dotted with minarets, mosques, bazaars and the European architect Onofrio della Cava in the aroma of coffee. In the evening, perhaps Day 3 Wednesday Athens - Meteora the 15th century to supply water to the city, enjoy a simple but delicious meal in Bascar- Today we head to Meteora, a UNESCO World sija, Sarajevo's old bazaar and you must try Heritage site and a unique and enchanting the 13th century Franciscan monastery and the place where monasteries are elevated by Sponza and Rector's Palaces. In the afternoon, the local specialty of 'bosanski cevapi' (grilled otherworldly sandstone pillars. We spend an we will drive along the Adriatic coast line minced meat mixed with mild spices). Optional evening in the nearby traditional Greek village towards to Trogir. Overnight Trogir (B) tours of the Tunnel of Hope and Vrelo Bosne of Kalambaka. Overnight Kalambaka (B) are available for the afternoon. Overnight Sarajevo (B)

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ROMANIA CROATIA

BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA Belgrade Trogir Sarajevo SERBIA Split Mostar BULGARIA MONTENEGRO Kotor KOSOVO GREECE Dubrovnik

Skopje MACEDONIA

Tirana Ohrid Thessaloniki

TURKEY

Meteora Athens

Day 10 Wednesday Day 12 Friday Belgrade - Skopje Day 14 Sunday Ohrid - Thessaloniki Sarajevo - Belgrade (Serbia) (Macedonia) (Greece) This morning, after breakfast, we depart for Early departure from Belgrade towards the Today we set off towards Thessaloniki, Serbia's capital, Belgrade, which is famous capital of Macedonia, Skopje. In the famous for its UNESCO listed Paleochristian for its grand Orthodox churches and afternoon will have a gentle walking tour and Byzantine Monuments and the museums. In the afternoon we have a of the city center, visit Kale Fortress, the foreshore lined with cafes, cocktail lounges, guided tour of Belgrade visiting the city's Church of the Holy Savior with its bars and restaurants. We will stop off for a wide boulevards and squares, and the iconostas, one of the finest samples of break in Bitola, maybe grab a bite to eat historic and green heart of Kalemegdan traditional walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar at one of the cafes Sirok Sokak Street or Park. The park is home to Kelmegdan and Stone Bridge. Overnight Skopje (B) Magnolia Square. An optional tour of Fortress, which has overlooked the Danube Bitola is also available. River here for centuries. Day 13 Saturday Skopje - Ohrid Overnight Thessaloniki (B) Overnight Belgrade (B) This morning, we drive to Ohrid, this UNESCO world heritage site is known as Day 15 Monday Thessaloniki - Athens Day 11 Thursday Belgrade (Free Day) the 'Macedonian Jerusalem' due to its large Today we head for Athens. Along the way Today is a free day to explore Belgrade. number of churches. Nestled on the shores we'll stop for a break at Volos, a hidden Maybe, head down to Skadarska Street in of a large lake which is renowned for the gem in Eastern Greece on the Pagasetic the bohemian quarter of Skadarlija to clarity of its water. Our local tour guide Gulf, overlooked by Mt. Pelion, home to sample some authentic local food and will help us discover highlights of Ohrid, the Centaurs of Greek mythology. Hire a enjoy the lively atmosphere, in a place The church of St. Sofia (11th century), the bike or stroll along the foreshore where where Orthodox churches vie for space most eminent mediaeval monument in there are numerous cafes and restaraunts to next to fashionable nightclubs. Optional tour Macedonia with magnificent Byzantine be found. Overnight Athens (B) available to Novi Sad or Sremski Karlovci. fresco paintings and St. Clement Church Overnight Belgrade (B) with its icon of Annunciation. Day 16 Tuesday Athens Overnight Ohrid (B) After breakfast, our tour concludes with a transfer to Athens airport. (B)

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Day 1 Monday Athens Day 6 Saturday Kotor - Dubrovnik

ROMANIA Welcome to Athens, upon your arrival, you (Croatia) - Trogir CROATIA will be welcomed and transferred to your We continue along beautiful southern coast BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA hotel. The remainder of your day is free to of Croatia to Dubrovnik, another UNESCO Belgrade Split Sarajevo SERBIA explore. Overnight Athens. World Heritage site and a city legendary for BULGARIA its well-preserved stone walls, and is often MONTENEGRO Kotor KOSOVO Day 2 Tuesday Athens referred to as the 'Pearl of the Adriatic'. On Dubrovnik

Skopje Today is a free day to explore Athens or arrival, head out on a guided walk along MACEDONIA take one of our optional tours: Half Day the city walls,

Tirana Ohrid Acropolis Tour or Corinth Canal Tour. enjoying views of the Adriatic Sea. You'll Thessaloniki Overnight Athens. also visit Big Onofrio's Fountain, built by the TURKEY GREECE Delphi European architect Onofrio della Cava in the Meteora 3 Wednesday Athens - Meteora 15th century to supply water to the city, the Athens Today we head to Meteora, a UNESCO 13th century Franciscan monastery and the World Heritage site and a unique and Sponza and Rector's Palaces. enchanting place where monasteries are In the afternoon, we will drive along the elevated by otherworldly sandstone pillars. Adriatic coast line towards to Trogir. We spend an evening in the nearby Overnight Trogir (B) traditional Greek village of Kalambaka. Overnight Kalambaka. Day 7 Sunday Trogir ATHENS TO After breakfast we will travel a short Day 4 Thursday Meteora - Drilon distance to Split and have walking tour of SPLIT EXCURSION Springs (Albania) - Tirana the city visiting, Diocletian Palace, a Roman 7 DAYS from Today we leave Greece behind and head imperial palace and UNESCO World AUD 2169 towards Tirana, the capital of Albania. We Heritage site. We will walk the southern part will have a break along the way at the of palace, the Bronze Gates, through the Departure Dates Drilon Springs. A national park, a wooded Vestibul of the Emperor's Palace, The area with a lake with an island in the Mausoleum, St. Dujam's Cathedral, Cathedral 2020 middle, a bridge to access the many Treasury, Temple of Jupiter, St. Martin's May 04, 18; Jun 01, 15, 29; Jul 13, 27; restaraunts. Maybe hire a row boat to Church (Golden Gate) and conclude the tour Aug 10, 24; Sep 07, 21; Oct 05 explore the area.Overnight Tirana. at the fruit square and visit the Venetian castle, Milesi Palace and the Monument of 2021 Day 5 Friday Tirana - Budva Marko Marulic.Here our tour concludes. (B) May 03, 17, 31; Jun 14, 28 (Montenegro) - Kotor Jul 12, 26; Aug 09, 23 After breakfast, we drive to Budva, Sep 06, 20; Oct 04 Montenegro. Apart from its natural beauty, its bay islands and beaches, Budva is rich in Tour includes historic monuments. Budva Old Town lies on • Inbound - Athens airport transfer a small peninsula and represents a treasure • Outbound - Split airport transfer chest of culture heritage. Crossed with • English speaking tour leader throughout the tour narrow streets and squares are famous • Professional English-speaking local tour guides buildings, the Church St. Trojica, housing the at each site tomb of writer Stjepan Mitrov Ljubisa, the • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Churches of St. Ivan, St. Bogorodica and St. non-smoking vehicle Sava. We continue to Kotor, which is set on • Tips except driver and guide the beautiful Bay of Kotor and is a • 6 nights accommodation UNESCO World Heritage site. Amongst the • 6 breakfast sights to see, at Kotor, are the well-preserved Old Town and its city walls, along which you can walk, and the Cathedral of Saint Tryphon, built in 1166. Overnight Kotor (B)

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Day 2 Sunday Trogir - Split - Mostar Day 6 Thursday Belgrade (Free Day) (Bosnia and Herzegovina) Today is a free day to explore Belgrade. Maybe, ROMANIA CROATIA After breakfast we will travel a short distance to head down to Skadarska Street in the bohemian Split and have walking tour of the city visiting, quarter of Skadarlija to sample some authentic BOSNIA &HERZEGOVINA Belgrade Diocletian Palace, a Roman imperial palace and local food and enjoy the lively atmosphere, in a Split Sarajevo SERBIA UNESCO World Heritage site. We will walk the place where Orthodox churches vie for space next BULGARIA Mostar MONTENEGRO southern part of palace, the Bronze Gates, through to fashionable nightclubs. Optional tour available Kotor KOSOVO Dubrovnik the Vestibul of the Emperor's Palace, The to Novi Sad or Sremski Karlovci.

Skopje Mausoleum, St. Dujam's Cathedral, Cathedral Overnight Belgrade (B) MACEDONIA Treasury, Temple of Jupiter, St. Martin's Church

Tirana Ohrid (Golden Gate) and conclude the tour at the fruit Day 7 Friday Belgrade - Skopje (Macedonia) Thessaloniki square and visit the Venetian castle, Milesi Palace Early departure from Belgrade towards the capital TURKEY GREECE and the Monument of Marko Marulic. In the of Macedonia, Skopje. In the afternoon will have afternoon we drive to Mostar in Bosnia and a gentle walking tour of the city center, visit Kale Meteora Herzegovina. Overnight Mostar (B) Fortress, the Church of the Holy Savior with its Athens iconostas, one of the finest samples of traditional Day 3 Monday Mostar - Sarajevo walnut woodcarving, Old Bazaar and Stone This morning we have a guided tour of Mostar. Bridge. Overnight Skopje (B) The city was the most heavily bombed settlement in Bosnia during the war, but it has since been Day 8 Saturday Skopje - Ohrid rebuilt and now features on UNESCO's World This morning, we drive to Ohrid, this UNESCO Heritage list. We visit the famous Stari Most world heritage site is known as the 'Macedonian SPLIT TO Bridge, originally built by the Ottomans in 16th Jerusalem' due to its large number of churches. century. It was the great architect Mimar Hajrudin Nestled on the shores of a large lake which is ATHENS EXPLORER who succeeded with the impossible mission to renowned for the clarity of its water. Our local cross the Neretva River with a single span stone tour guide will help us discover highlights of 11 DAYS from bridge. Afterwards, we drive to Sarajevo, Bosnia Ohrid, The church of St. Sofia (11th century), the AUD 2615 and Herzegovina's small but vibrant capital, a most eminent mediaeval monument in Macedonia town situated in a beautiful valley in the high with magnificent Byzantine fresco paintings and Departure Dates mountains of Herzegovina. Overnight Sarajevo (B) St. Clement Church with its icon of Annunciation. 2020 Overnight Ohrid (B) May 09, 23; Jun 06, 20; Jul 04, 18; Aug 01, 15, 29; Day 4 Tuesday Sarajevo Sep 12, 26; Oct 10 This morning we have a guided tour of Sarajevo. Day 9 Sunday Ohrid - Thessaloniki (Greece) 2021 Twenty years after the end of a devastating war, Today we set off towards Thessaloniki, famous for May 08, 22; Jun 05, 19; Jul 03, 17, 31; Sarajevo is slowly asserting itself as one of its UNESCO listed Paleochristian and Byzantine Aug 14, 28; Sep 11, 25; Oct 09 Europe's most beautiful and interesting cities. The Monuments and the foreshore lined with cafes, city mixes east and west dotted with minarets, cocktail lounges, bars and restaurants. Tour includes mosques, bazaars and the aroma of coffee. In the We will stop off for a break in Bitola, maybe • Inbound - Split airport transfer evening, perhaps enjoy a simple but delicious grab a bite to eat at one of the cafes Sirok • Outbound - Athens airport transfer meal in Bascarsija, Sarajevo's old bazaar and Sokak Street or Magnolia Square. An optional you must try the local specialty of 'bosanski tour of Bitola is also available. • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the cevapi' (grilled minced meat mixed with mild Overnight Thessaloniki (B) duration of the tour spices). Optional tours of the Tunnel of Hope and • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Vrelo Bosne are available for the afternoon. Day 10 Monday Thessaloniki - Volos - Athens Overnight Sarajevo (B) Today we head for Athens. Along the way we'll • Tips except driver and guide stop for a break at Volos, a hidden gem in • Entrance fees Day 5 Wednesday Sarajevo - Belgrade Eastern Greece on the Pagasetic Gulf, overlooked • 10 nights accommodation (Serbia) by Mt. Pelion, home to the Centaurs of Greek • 10 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 11 Dinners This morning, after breakfast, we depart for mythology. Hire a bike or stroll along the Serbia's capital, Belgrade, which is famous for its foreshore where there are numerous cafes and grand Orthodox churches and museums. In the restaraunts to be found. Day 1 Saturday Trogir (Split) afternoon we have a guided tour of Belgrade Overnight Athens (B) Welcome to Crotia! On arrival to Split Airport, you will be met visiting the city's wide boulevards and squares, and transfered to your hotel at the lovely seaside town of Trogir. and the historic and green heart of Kalemegdan Day 11 Tuesday Athens In the evening and meet with your tour leader and other travel Park. The park is home to Kelmegdan Fortress, After breakfast, our tour concludes with a transfer companions. Overnight Trogir which has overlooked the Danube River here for to Athens airport. (B) centuries. Overnight Belgrade (B)

81 Located next to Russia, Iran, and Turkey, between the Black and Caspian Seas, the region of the South Caucasus is Europe’s forgotten frontier. The small countries of Georgia, Armenia, and Azerbaijan might sound exotic and daunting, perhaps even conjuring up images of austere, ex-Soviet states plagued by conflict. It’s understandable that only the most adventurous travelers make it over to the Caucasus. The reality; however, is that the region is rich in ancient and fascinating cultures, incredible landscapes encompassing the Caucasus Mountains, from subtropical coastlines to dry deserts and grasslands, not to mention great food and wine, and above all, some of the friendliest and warmest people you’ll ever meet. While traveling the Cauca- sus, the best thing is to expect the unexpected. You’ll feel like you’re trapped in a surrealist novel at times.

Things Not to Miss in Caucasus

• The Caucasus Mountains - with rugged peaks, green forests, white water rivers, and medieval fortresses, the Caucasus Mountains look like something out of a Tolkien novel.

• Svaneti - is one of Georgia’s most beautiful regions, with alpine scenery and small towns dotted with historic defensive towers. I would take a few days to do this, since it’s far from Tbilisi, and it’s worth it to go up to the unspoiled village of Ushguli, the highest permanently inhabited village in Europe.

SOUTH • Cave Cities - Georgia’s three main cave cities: Vardzia, Davit Gareji, andUplistsikhe all have something different, but spectacu- CAUCASUS lar to offer. • Signaghi - located in the heart of the Kakheti wine region, the hill town of Signaghi is set on a hilly outcrop overlooking the flat plains all the way to Caucasus Mountains.

• Gori - Joseph Stalin’s hometown can be done as a day trip from Tbilisi. The Stalin Museum is one of the most surreal places, since it feels like a shrine to the dictator, with his childhood home preserved on the grounds , along with his private train carriage.

• Mtskheta - there are two UNESCO World Heritage Sites in the town: the Svetitskhovloba Cathedral and the Jvari Monastery, with views over the city and the Mtkvari River. Do note that if you visit any Georgian churches or monasteries as a woman you should bring a headscarf, and perhaps even a skirt or a shawl to wrap around your waist.

When to Go to Caucasus The ideal time to visit the Caucasus is in the spring and autumn, when it’s neither too hot nor too cold. If you’re looking to explore the remote part of the Caucasus Mountains, then Small Group Tours | CAUCASUS

Day 1 Sunday Baku (Azerbaijan) BAKU to YEREVAN Welcome to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan! Today is arrival day, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. Today we will see 9 DAYS from Maiden's Tower, then we will visit Shirvanshah AUD 3299 Palace and pass through the Shemakha gate. Overnight Baku (B) Departure Dates Batumi Tbilisi Trabzon Day 2 Monday Gobustan 2020 GEORGIA Sheki After breakfast, we will set off for Gobustan a May 24; Jun 14; Jul 05, 26; Aug 16; UNESCO World Heritage site.We will continue to Sep 06 Yerevan Baku Absheron Peninsula and we will visit the Temple of Fire a temple of fire worshippers located in Suraxani Tour includes ARMENIA AZERBEIJAN TURKEY village. Overnight Baku (B) • Inbound - Baku airport transfer Day 3 Tuesday Baku to Sheki • Outbound - Yerevan airport transfer This morning we drive to Sheki which will captivate you with its magnificent views. Here we will visit the • Professional English-speaking tour guide Juma (Friday) mosque, Sheki Khan's Palace and for the duration of the tour delicious sugar factories. We then drive to Ganja for • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned the train to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Overnight Between Ganja and Tbilisi - Sleeper Train (B) vehicle Day 4 Wednesday Tbilisi (Georgia), Mtskheta • 7 breakfast Drive to the historical city of Mtskheta, which is the former capital of the Georgian Kingdom. We will Day 1 Sunday Baku (Azerbaijan) also visit the Cathedral of Svetitskoveli. Welcome to Baku, the capital of Azerbaijan! Today is Overnight Tbilisi arrival day, you will be met at the airport and Day 5 Thursday Tbilisi transferred to your hotel. Today we will see Maiden's We will see Sameba Cathedral, Narikala Castle, Tower, then we will visit Shirvanshah Palace and pass Mother of Georgia Monument, Juma Mosque, Sulfur through the Shemakha gate.Overnight Baku baths, Metekhi Church, Synagogue of Tbilisi, Peace Day 2 Monday Gobustan Bridge, Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, Liberty After breakfast, we will set off for Gobustan a Square and Rustavelli street. Overnight Tbilisi(B) UNESCO World Heritage site.We will continue to Day 6 Friday Tbilisi to Batumi Absheron Peninsula and we will visit the Temple of Today our destination is Batumi. On the way we visit Fire a temple of fire worshippers located in Suraxani Kutaisi and Sataplia to see 120 million year old village. Overnight Baku (B) dinosour footprints. We will have the opportunity to Day 3 Tuesday Baku to Sheki see the Statue of Ali and Nino about the love story This morning we drive to Sheki which will captivate of Azeri boy and Georgian girl kept alive in the you with its magnificent views. Here we will visit the languages. Overnight Batumi Juma (Friday) mosque, Sheki Khan's Palace and Day 7 Saturday Batumi delicious sugar factories. We then drive to Ganja for Explore the largest Batumi Botanical Garden, which is the train to Tbilisi, the capital of Georgia. Overnight the second largest Botanical park in the world. In Between Ganja and Tbilisi - Sleeper Train (B) addition to the semi-tropical plants peculiar to Day 4 Wednesday Tbilisi (Georgia), Mtskheta Caucasia, the garden has more than 5,000 plants Drive to the historical city of Mtskheta, which is the CASPIAN SEA TO BLACK SEA from all over the world are exhibited. After the former capital of the Georgian Kingdom. We will also Botanical Garden, we continue our tour by visiting, visit the Cathedral of Svetitskoveli.Overnight Tbilisi Piazza Square, Batumi Mosque, Statue of Medea, Day 5 Thursday Tbilisi 9 DAYS from Astrological clock in Europe Square and Neptune We will see Sameba Cathedral, Narikala Castle, AUD 3299 Monument at Theatre Square. Overnight Batumi (B) Mother of Georgia Monument, Juma Mosque, Sulfur Day 8 Sunday Batumi - Trabzon (Turkey) baths, Metekhi Church, Synagogue of Tbilisi, Peace Departure Dates After breakfast, we will drive to Trabzon, Turkey, crossing at the Sarp border gate. After our arrival, Bridge, Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, Liberty 2020 Square and Rustavelli street. Overnight Tbilisi (B) we start our panoramic city tour. Our first stop will be Day 6 Friday Tbilisi May 24; Jun 14; the Ataturk mansion, which is the most beautiful Today is a free day to explore Tbilisi at your leisure. Jul 05, 26; Aug 16; example of the city's civil architecture. On the road, This evening we transfer to the train station for our Sep 06; we will see Trabzon Castle and Gulbahar Hatun train to Yerevan. Overnight Between Yerevan and Mosque. We will also visit small Hagia Sophia which Tbilisi - Sleeper Train(B) Tour includes is unique with its rare frescoes. Before we drive Day 7 Saturday Yerevan • Inbound - Baku airport transfer towards to Trabzon Airport, we will have a quick stop Our tour starts with Echmiadzin Cathedral then Gumru at Boztepe where the panoramic views of the city can Black Castle. Overnight Yerevan • Outbound - Trabzon airport transfer be seen. Overnight Trabzon (B) Day 8 Sunday Yerevan • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Day 9 Monday Trabzon After breakfast we have a city tour with Garni Temple, the duration of the tour After breakfast our tour concludes and we say Geghard Monastry, Khor Virap Monastry and goodbye to our new friends before being transferred Tsitsernakaberd. 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Day 5 Tuesday Kastamonu Day 11 Monday Batumi - Kutaisi CONSTANTINOPLE TO After breakfast we will drive to Kastamonu, which Today our destination is Kutaisi. On the way we visit is one of the rare cities where you can find great the famous Prometeus Cave and Sataplia to see 120 YEREVAN examples of traditional Turkish houses. Along the million year old dinosour footprints. Once in Kutaisi 16 DAYS from way we'll stop at the crystal terrace, an we will visit Gelati Monastry and Bagrati Cathedral. AUD 5879 unbreakable glass platform attached to a cliff Overnight Kutaisi (B) edge 80 meters above the Incekaya Canyon. Day 12 Tuesday Kutaisi - Tbilisi Departure Dates Overnight Kastamonu (B) After breakfast our destination is Gori, where the 2020 Day 6 Wednesday Inebolu, Sinop Stalin was born and Caucasian Mountain Kazbeki. May 22; Jun 12; Jul 03, 24; This morning we head for Inebolu with its wooden Visit the UNESCO Site of Gergeti Monastry Aug 14; Sep 04 houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman by 4x4 WD offroad vehicles. Overnight Tbilisi (B) Greek) architecture, dark green nature and Day 13 Wednesday Mtskheta - Tour includes excellent coastline which amazes visitors. Tbilisi - Yerevan • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer • Outbound - Yerevan airport transfer Overnight Sinop (B) After breakfast we visit Mtskheta, ancient capital of • Professional English-speaking tour guide for Day 7 Thursday Akliman, Hamsilos, Georgia. Svetitshoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO Site and the duration of the tour Erfelek Waterfall Jvari Monastry also UNESCO Site and the oldest • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman Cove, church in Georgia. We continue on to the current vehicle Hamsilos Bay which offers rich natural beauty with capital, Tbilisi. Here we will have a city tour visiting • Tips except driver and guide green forests, colourful flowers and small inland Sameba Cathedral, Europe Square, Cable car, Kartlis • Entrance fees in Turkey bays where military ships took strategic advantage Deda, Narikala Castle, Juma Mosque, Sulfur Baths, • 15 nights accommodation of the bays' hidden location during the First Meydani, Metekhi Church, Peace Bridge, Rezo • 14 breakfast World War. Lastly we visit Erfelek Waterfall where Gabriadze Marionette Theatre, Liberty Square and you will be able to trek through the park and find Rustavelli Street. Transfer to the train station for our Day 1 Friday Istanbul many cascading waterfalls and other beautiful train to Yerevan Overnight Between Yerevan and Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your natural scenes.Overnight Sinop (B) Tbilisi Sleeper Train (B) hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to Day 8 Friday Ordu, Trabzon Day 14 Thursday Yerevan explore. Overnight Istanbul Today we will drive towards the Black Sea coast Our tour starts with Echmiadzin Cathedral then Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City to Trabzon, stopping on the way for a short visit Gumru Black Castle,. Dilijan, Sevanavank Monastry After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the to Yason Church which stands along one of the and Sevan Lake. Overnight Yerevan only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue most picturesque locations on the Black Sea coast. Day 15 Friday Yerevan Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Then you will have great photo opportunity at After breakfast we have a city tour with Garni Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) Boztepe before heading to Trabzon. Temple, Geghard Monastry (UNESCO Site), Khor Day 3 Sunday Akcakoca, Safranbolu Overnight Trabzon (B) Virap Monastry and Tsitsernakaberd (Monument of This morning we drive to the coastal town of Day 9 Saturday Trabzon ). Overnight Yerevan (B) Akçakoca. Its old town area, situated on a gentle hill Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the Day 16 Saturday Yerevan is a well preserved neighbourhood of traditional breathtaking Byzantine Sumela Monastery and After breakfast our tour concludes and we say houses of wood and firebricks, lining square-shaped Uzungol, a picturesque lake surrounded by thick goodbye to our new friends before being transferred blocks. We then drive to the UNESCO World woods before returning back to the hotel. to the airport for your onward flight. (B) Heritage-listed town of Safranbolu. Overnight Trabzon (B) Overnight Safranbolu (B) Day 10 Sunday Trabzon - Batumi (Georgia) Day 4 Monday Safranbolu, Amasra After a border crossing into Georgia we head for After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to Batumi. Batumi city tour starts starts with Orta get a city view then discover Safranbolu's well-pre- Mosque ,Old Batumi, Piazza Square, Europe served wooden houses, Cinci Inn and Bath, old Square and Medea, Theatre Square and Neptune goverment building, the clock tower and the Arasta Fountain which took its origin from Greek Bazaar where we will learn about the traditional mythology, Boulvard of Batumi, Statue of Ali and handicraft shops. In the afternoon we drive to Nino about the love story of Azeri boy and Amasra and visit the Roman castle and walls, Georgian girl, Alphabet Tower and transfer to the wood-carving handicraft bazaar and the outer and hotel. Overnight Batumi (B) inner piers of the city. Overnight Safranbolu (B) 84 Small Group Tours | CAUCASUS

Day 10 Sunday Trabzon - Batumi (Georgia) CONSTANTINOPLE TO After a border crossing into Georgia we head for Batumi. Batumi city tour starts starts with Orta TBILISI Mosque ,Old Batumi, Piazza Square, Europe 14 DAYS from Square and Medea, Theatre Square and Neptune AUD 5145 Fountain which took its origin from Greek mythology, Boulvard of Batumi, Statue of Ali and Departure Dates Nino about the love story of Azeri boy and 2020 Georgian girl, Alphabet Tower and transfer to the May 22; Jun 12; Jul 03, 24; hotel. Overnight Batumi (B) Aug 14; Sep 04 Day 11 Monday Batumi - Kutaisi Today our destination is Kutaisi. On the way we Tour includes Day 5 Tuesday Kastamonu visit the famous Prometeus Cave and Sataplia to • Inbound - Istanbul airport transfer After breakfast we will drive to Kastamonu, which is one of the rare cities where you can find great see 120 million year old dinosour footprints. Once • Outbound - Tbilisi airport transfer in Kutaisi we will visit Gelati Monastry and • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the examples of traditional Turkish houses. Along the way we'll stop at the crystal terrace, an Bagrati Cathedral. Overnight Kutaisi (B) duration of the tour unbreakable glass platform attached to a cliff Day 12 Tuesday Kutaisi - Tbilisi • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle edge 80 meters above the Incekaya Canyon. After breakfast our destination is Gori, where the • Tips except driver and guide Overnight Kastamonu (B) Stalin was born and Caucasian Mountain • Entrance fees in Turkey Day 6 Wednesday Inebolu, Sinop Kazbeki. Visit the UNESCO Site of Gergeti • 13 nights accommodation This morning we head for Inebolu with its wooden Monastry by 4x4 WD offroad vehicles. • 13 breakfast houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman Overnight Tbilisi (B) Greek) architecture, dark green nature and Day 13 Wednesday Mtskheta - Tbilisi excellent coastline which amazes visitors. After breakfast we visit Mtskheta, ancient capital Day 1 Friday Istanbul Overnight Sinop (B) of Georgia. Svetitshoveli Cathedral, a UNESCO Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your Day 7 Thursday Akliman, Hamsilos, Site and Jvari Monastry also UNESCO Site and hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to Erfelek Waterfall the oldest church in Georgia. We continue on to explore. Overnight Istanbul We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman Cove, the current capital, Tbilisi. Here we will have a Day 2 Saturday Istanbul Old City Hamsilos Bay which offers rich natural beauty with city tour visiting Sameba Cathedral, Europe After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the green forests, colourful flowers and small inland Square, Cable car, Kartlis Deda, Narikala Castle, only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue bays where military ships took strategic advantage Juma Mosque, Sulfur Baths, Meydani, Metekhi Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the of the bays' hidden location during the First Church, Peace Bridge, Rezo Gabriadze Marionette Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B) World War. Lastly we visit Erfelek Waterfall where Theatre, Liberty Square and Rustavelli Street. Day 3 Sunday Akcakoca, Safranbolu you will be able to trek through the park and find Overnight Tbilisi (B) This morning we drive to the coastal town of Akçakoca. many cascading waterfalls and other beautiful Day 14 Thursday Tbilisi Its old town area, situated on a gentle hill is a well natural scenes. Overnight Sinop (B) After breakfast our tour concludes and we say preserved neighbourhood of traditional houses of wood Day 8 Friday Ordu, Trabzon goodbye to our new friends before being and firebricks, lining square-shaped blocks. We then Today we will drive towards the Black Sea coast transferred to the airport for your onward flight.(B) drive to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of to Trabzon, stopping on the way for a short visit Safranbolu. Overnight Safranbolu (B) to Yason Church which stands along one of the Day 4 Monday Safranbolu, Amasra most picturesque locations on the Black Sea coast. After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to Then you will have great photo opportunity at get a city view then discover Safranbolu's well-preserved Boztepe before heading to Trabzon. wooden houses, Cinci Inn and Bath, old goverment Overnight Trabzon (B) building, the clock tower and the Arasta Bazaar where Day 9 Saturday Trabzon we will learn about the traditional handicraft shops. In Today we tour Trabzon and surrounds, visiting the the afternoon we drive to Amasra and visit the Roman breathtaking Byzantine Sumela Monastery and castle and walls, wood-carving handicraft bazaar and Uzungol, a picturesque lake surrounded by thick the outer and inner piers of the city. woods before returning back to the hotel. Overnight Safranbolu (B) Overnight Trabzon (B) 85 Isolated by mountains and deserts from seas and oceans, was located at the very crossroads of world civilizations, world religions, cultural traditions and culinary preferences. Absorbing the best, enriching the spiritual world, every citizen of the country easily speaks two, three or more languages (Uzbek, Karakalpak, Farsi, Kazakh, Russian) and read Rubaiyat of Omar Khayyam in the original. Over a thousand years, until the discovery of the sea route to India, the goods from East to 23 West were transported along the Great Silk Road. So the people of Uzbekistan are so much genetically gifted as merchants and traders: they absorbed the skills of the and the Jews, Moors and Chinese. Things Not to Miss in Uzbekistan Samarkand is one of the oldest cities of Uzbekistan and of the world, in the middle of the first century BC it was known under the name of Marakanda and later known as Afrosiab. Bukhara The settlement of Bukhara in Uzbekistan dates back to the 8th century and for next 200 years used to be the center of an expanding Islamic kingdom and prospered as a trade and intellectual center for Central Asia. Khiva is known as a museum city under the open sky. It existed as a town for about 900 years, but was developed into the settlement as it is seen today only by the 19th century, when it was the last oasis on the northern Russian slave trade rout. Tashkent although Tashkent was probably first settled around the 1st century BC, written records date the city to its Arab occupation in the 8th century AD. The 13th-century defeat to Genghis Khan and his Mongolian forces threw Tashkent into an era of turmoil. The Mongols lost the city in the 14th century when the Timurids Empire seized control. The Timurids Empire ruled Tashkent until the late 15th century, when the Sheibanids swept through the region. Today, Tashkent is the capital of Uzbekistan. When to Go to Uzbekistan Uzbekistan is a year-round tourism destination, though most people choose to visit between May and October, as the winter months can be bitingly cold both in the desert and in the UZBEKISTAN mountain foothills. Small Group Tours | CAUCASUS

Day 6 Thursday Bukhara - Samarkand Day 3 Sunday Khiva - Urgench - Bukhara UZBEKISTAN CLASSIC Today we start the second day by driving out of the city to After breakfast we will explore Khiva and our first stop is Itchan Sitorai Mohi Xosa Palace. Then we head to the Mausoleum Kala fortress. In Itchan Kala fortress visit Kunya-Ark Citadel, 9 DAYS from of Bakhouddin Naqshbandi and Chor-Bakr Necropolis. In Sayid Allauddin Mausoleum, Oq Masjid Mosque, Shergazi Khan AUD 2675 the afternoon depart for Samarkand via the high-speed Madrasah, Djuma Mosque, Allakuli Khan Madrasah, Tash Hauli Afrosiyob train. Overnight Samarkand (B) Palace, Mausoleum of Makhmud Pakhlavan, Khoja Departure Dates Day 7 Friday Samarkand Minaret, Muhammad Amin Khan Madrasa and Kalta Minor 2020 Visiting the spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Minaret. Free time in the afternoon. Early evening we will Apr 04, 18; May 02, 16, 30; Jun 13; Mausoleum - the mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi transfer to Urgench airport for our flight to Bukhara. Khanum Mosque, Siab Bazaar, Ulugbeg Observatory. Overnight Bukhara (B) Jul 11; Aug 22; Sep 05, 19; Oct 03, 17 Overnight Samarkand (B) 2021 Day 4 Monday Bukhara Day 8 Saturday Samarkand, Tashkent Visit the Bukhara Trading Domes, Poi-Kalyan Ensemble, Miri-Arab Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29; Jun 12; Today we visit Afrasiab Museum and Madrasah, Ulugbek Madrasah, Lyabi-Hauz Ensemble, Abdullaziz Jul 10; Aug 21; Sep 04, 18; Oct 02, 16 the Tomb of St. Daniel. Then drive to Konigil Village to Khan Madrasah, Ark Fortress, Bolo Hauz Complex, Tour includes explore traditional way of making Samarkand paper. After Chashma-Ayub Mausoleum and the Chor Minor Madrasah. • Inbound - Tashkent airport transfer the tour we will head to the railway station and take the Overnight Bukhara (B) • Outbound - Tashkent airport transfer high-speed Afrosiyob train. Overnight Tashkent (B) Day 5 Tuesday Bukhara - Samarkand • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle Day 9 Sunday Tashkent Today we drive out of the city to Sitorai Mohi Xosa Palace, • Professional English-speaking local tour Our tour concludes and your time is free until you are Bakhautdin Naqsband Mausoleum, Chor-Bakr Necropolis, Ismail transferred to the airport (B) guides at each site Samani Mausoleums. We arrive at Samarkand late in the • Domestic flight between Tashkent and afternoon.Overnight Samarkand (B) Urgench and transfers Day 6 Wednesday Samarkand • Domestic flight between Urgench and UZBEKISTAN AND TAJIKISTAN Visits to remains of Bibi-Khanym Mosque, Ulugh Beg Observato- Bukhara and transfers ry, Shakhi-Zinda Necropolis, the Siab Bazaar and Gur-Emir • Entrance fees 12 DAYS from Mausoleum the authentic shrine of Tamerlane. •Tips except drivers and guides AUD 3569 Overnight Samarkand (B) • Visa support letter for Uzbekistan visa Departure Dates Day 7 Friday Samarkand • Domestic train between Samarkand and After breakfast we take a Samarkand sightseeing tour, visiting Tashkent and transfers 2020 the spectacular Registan Square, Gur Emir Mausoleum - the • 8 nights accommodation Apr 04, 18; May 02, 16, 30; Jun 13; mausoleum of Amir Timur, remains of Bibi Khanum Mosque, Siab Day 1 Saturday Arrival in Tashkent Jul 11; Aug 22; Sep 05, 19; Oct 03, 17 Bazaar, Ulugbeg Observatory. Overnight Samarkand (B) Welcome to Tashkent! You will be transferred to your 2021 Day 8 Saturday Samarkand hotel. Overnight Tashkent Apr 03, 17; May 01, 15, 29; Jun 12; We start the day with an easy morning and check-out from the Day 2 Sunday Tashkent Jul 10; Aug 21; Sep 04, 18; Oct 02, 16 hotel and continue your sightseeing of Samarkand. Visit Afrasiab Visit Khast-Imam Complex, where the world famous Museum and the Tomb of St. Daniel. Overnight Samarkand (B) Quran, holy book that belonged to Caliph Uthman, Tour includes Day 9 Sunday Samarkand, Seven Lakes, Panjakent has been preserved. The complex consists of • Inbound - Tashkent airport transfer Early morning transfer to Uzbekistan-Tajikistan border. After • Outbound - Dushanbe airport transfer customs and passport control, continue on to Seven Lakes (Haf Barak-Khan Madrasah, Tillya Sheykh Mosque, Saint • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Abu Bakr Kaffal Shashi Mausoleum. Continue to Kul), seven lakes of different colors in mountains of Tajikistan. • Professional English-speaking local tour guides at After lunch drive to Panjakent. Sightseeing in Panjakent: Rudaki Chorsu Bazaar. Then take a ride on Tashkent Metro each site to the city center to walk through Amir Timur Square, • Domestic flight between Tashkent and Urgench and Museum, as Panjakent is the birthplace of Abu Abdallah Rudaki, Independence Square and visit Applied Arts Museum. transfers considered by many to be the father of Persian Poetry. Visit the Overnight Tashkent (B) • Domestic flight between Urgench and Bukhara and ancient Panjakent ruins of old Sogdian town founded in the 5th Day 3 Monday Tashkent - Khiva transfers century and abandoned in the 8th century by Arabs. We transfer to the domestic airport for a morning • High speed train “Afrosiyob” Overnight Panjakent (B, L, D) flight to Urgench and upon arrival, transfer to the between Bukhara – Samarkand Day 10 Monday Panjakent, Iskandarkul Lake, Dushanbe hotel in Khiva. We will start a sightseeing • Tips except drivers and guides Drive to Dushanbe via Iskanderkul Lake. Lunch at the traditional tour in Ichan Kala Fortress. There we will visit the • Entrance fees homestay "Dilovar". After, you will stroll around the lake, Madrasahs of Arab Muhammad Khan, Hodjan • Unlimited mineral water explore five springs and Zmeinoe (Snake) Lake, walk to 38 m Berdi-Biya, Shergazi Khan, Abdullah Khan and • 11 nights accommodation high waterfall that local people compare to Niagara and call Allakuli Khan, the Kunya-Ark Citadel, Sayid Allauddin •11 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 3 Dinners Fanskaya Niagara (Fann Niagara). Drive to Dushanbe. Mausoleum, Oq Masjid Mosque, Juma Mosque, Tash Overnight Dushanbe (B, L, D) Hauli Palace, Pahlavon Mahmud Mausoleum and the Day 1 Friday Arrival in Tashkent Day 11 Tuesday Dushanbe Islam Khoja Minaret. Overnight Khiva (B) Welcome to Tashkent! You will be transferred to your Start sightseeing in the capital of Tajikistan, Dushanbe. Visit the Day 4 Tuesday Bukhara hotel and the remainder of the day is yours free to Botanical garden, a very beautiful garden with many old trees, Today is a free day to explore. Early evening we will explore at your own pace. Overnight Tashkent and a favorite place of Tajik people, National Museum of transfer to Urgench airport for our flight to Bukhara. Day 2 Saturday Tashkent - Urgench - Khiva Antiquities of Tajikistan that includes exhibits on history, natural Overnight Bukhara (B) After meeting with your tour guide and rest of your group history and art (Buddha in Nirvana is one of the most valuable Day 5 Wednesday Bukhara members, you will start the sightseeing tour of Tashkent. exhibits of the museum), Ismail Somoni Monument, the Building Start with a walking sightseeing tour of the Historic Visit the old city part of Tashkent with the Khazret-Imam of National Spirit, Rudaki Prospect and the Main Mosque of Centre of Bukhara. We will visit Lyabi Hauz Mosque. We will also visit the Chorsu bazaar, continue to Dushanbe. Overnight Dushanbe (B, L, D) Ensemble, Magok-i-Attari Mosque, the Bukhara Trading the center of Tashkent with Amir Temur Square, Day 12 Wednesday Dushanbe Domes, Kalyan Minaret, Kalyan Mosque, Miri-Arab, Independence Square, Kukeldash Madrassah, Amir Timur Museum and Applied Arts Museum. In the afternoon we Our tour concludes and your time is free until you are Chor Minor, Ulugbek, Abdullaziz Khan Madrasahs, transferred to the airport (B) Ark Fortress, Bolo Hauz Complex, Ismail Samani and transfer to Tashkent domestic airport for our flight to Chashma-Ayub Mausoleums. Overnight Bukhara (B) Urgench airport.Overnight Khiva (B) 87 MOROCCO Few countries hold as much dreamy fascination for travellers as the beautiful country of Morocco. Desert fortresses rise out of the sands of the Sahara. Sapphire oceans caress white sandy beaches. The purple peaks of the Atlas Mountains glitter with snow. Visit Morocco to see all of these sights and more. Behind every city wall is an adventure in art, architecture and cuisine. The winding alleyways of the Medina give way to the bustling souks, tent after tent filled with brightly colored silks and baskets of spices. At the hammam, you can indulge in massages perfumed with scented oils and salt scrubs. Geographically, Morocco is made up of four different areas: the Sahara desert, full of Berber towns and oases; the Atlas and Rif Mountains, perfect for hikers; the plains which are home to the imperial cities of Marrakech and Fez; and finally the sandy coastlines of the and the Atlantic Ocean, graced by small beach towns and the cities of Rabat and Casablanca. Endless possibili- ties await the adventurous traveler.

Things Not to Miss in Morocco • Sun tanning and windsurfing in Essaouira • Shopping the souk in the medieval city of Fez • Visiting a hamam in Marrakech • Ride a camel on the golden sand dunes of Erg Chebbi • Stroll along the blue walls of Chefchaouen

When to Go to Morocco Due to the varied geography, the best time to travel Moroc- co depends greatly on where you are going. In general, spring (April and May) is the best weather across Morocco. In the Saharan region and to a lesser extent the plains cities-midsummer should be avoided. However, the hottest months are lovely for a visit to the coastal cities, like Essaouira and Rabat. Winter months are very cold in the mountains, which can be hard since many hotels don’t have heating. Desert days are warm and clear during the summer, but temperatures at night can plummet. It is also important to consider Islamic holidays when you travel to Morocco. The month of Ramadan involves strict fasting during the day, which can be “at present” an issue for transportation, but the parties at night can make up for the subdued days. MOROCCO Large Group Tours

Day 1 Saturday Casablanca cacophony of noise surrounding the heady Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival our staff alleyways of Medieval Medina, home to will meet you at the airport and transfer you tanneries, carpet shops and local restaurants to your hotel in Casablanca for the start of before heading to Fez to explore the cities your trip. They'll help you settle in and many varied souks. Overnight Fez (B, D) introduce you to the local area. Overnight Casablanca (D) Day 5 Wednesday Marrakech, Beni Mellal Day 2 Sunday Casablanca, Rabat We reluctantly leave Fez behind this morning We start today with a tour of Casablanca, and begin our journey back to Marrakech. Morocco's economic capital. We'll visit the Along the way we'll make a short stop in central market, the Royal Palace, the Habous beautiful Beni Mellal which dates back to disctrict, Mohamed V Square, the Anfa 1688. You'll arrive back into Marrakech this residential area and the exterior of the evening and the remainder of the day is impressive Hassan II Mosque on the free for some last minute exploration or seafront. After lunch we'll head to Rabat, shopping. Overnight Marrakech (B, D) Morocco's administrative capital and tour the old town, including the Royal Palace Day 6 Thursday Marrakech city tour MOROCCO (Mechouar), the Oudaya Kasbah, Hassan Today's tour of Marrakech begins with a trip Tower, and Mohamed V Mausoleum. to the iconic Koutoubia Mosque, home to ON A BUDGET Overnight Rabat (B, D) the minaret which has become a symbol of 8 DAYS from the city. We then visit the Bahia Palace AUD 949 Day 3 Monday Fez, Meknes, Volubolis which hosts intricate and beautiful Arabic Departure Dates We leave Rabat this morning and drive to craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the Berber town of Meknes. Formerly the the lively souks around Jemaa El Fna square. 2020 capital of Morocco during the reign of Home to many different types of traders Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Moulay Ismail, he transformed the town, these bustling and aromatic streets are Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25 constructing intricate gateways, beautiful uniquely Moroccan. Today's tour ends at the May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27 gardens and at 40m the largest ramparts in lively Djemaa El Fna Square. the country. Next is ancient Roman city of Overnight Marrakech (B) Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Volubilis. Recently listed as a UNESCO Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 world heritage site and dating back as far Day 7 Friday Marrakech, Casablanca Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19 as AD40, Volubilis is home to some of the This morning we visit Majorelle Gardens most impressive Roman ruins in North Africa. (Jardin Majorelle). The result of 40 years of Tour includes We finish the day with a short drive to the work by the French artist Jacques Majorelle, • Inbound - Casablanca airport transfer mediaeval city of Fez. Overnight Fez (B, D) an oasis within Marrakech. After lunch we • Outbound - Casablanca airport transfer drive back to Casablanca for our final • Professional English speaking tour leader Day 4 Tuesday Fez city tour evening (if you wish, you can stay on in throughout the journey Over 1,200 years old, the city of Fez is a Marrakech and finish the tour here). • Professional English-speaking local tour labyrinth of souks, mosques and spice filled Overnight Casablanca (B) guides at each site streets. We delve into the fascinating history • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, of the city with a full tour encompassing the Day 8 Saturday Casablanca non-smoking vehicle • Entrance fees Moulay Idrss mausoleum, Nejjarine fountain You have some free time in Casablanca • 7 nights accommodation and the Bou Anania Medersa. We also today until you are transferred to the • 7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners spend time confusing our senses in the Mohamed V Airport airport for departure.

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Day 1 Saturday Marrakech Day 6 Thursday Erg Chebbi sand dunes, Welcome to Morocco! Upon arrival our staff will Rissani, Zagora meet you at Marrakech airport (RAK) and transfer We'll rise early this morning to witness the you to your hotel in Marrakech for the start of amazing sunrise over the Erg Chebbi sand dunes. your trip. They'll help you settle in and introduce After returning to the camp for breakfast we'll start you to the local area. our departure to Zagora, via the important village Overnight Marrakech (D) of Rissani which is famous for being the birthplace of the current Alaouites Dynasty. Continuing on our Day 2 Sunday Free day way we'll make a stop in the small berber village This morning we visit Majorelle Gardens (Jardin of Alnif where we will have time to get some Majorelle). The result of 40 years of work by the lunch. The final leg of our journey today takes us French artist Jacques Majorelle, an oasis within to Zagora where we'll spend the night. Marrakech. The afternoon is free time, perhaps Overnight Zagora (B, D) you can spend the afternoon exploring the Medina independently or visit the Menara Day 7 Friday Tizi N'tichka pass, Marrakech Gardens. Overnight Marrakech (B, D) After breakfast today we'll join the road for the long drive back to Marrakech, passing through Day 3 Monday Marrakech city tour numerous villages and palm groves before making Today's tour of Marrakech includes the Menara another crossing of the Atlas Mountains and the gardens, and a trip to the iconic Koutoubia Tizi N'tichka pass. We'll arrive back into Mosque, home to the minaret which has become Marrakech late this afternoon where you'll have a symbol of the city. We also visit the Bahia the evening free for some last minute shopping MOROCCAN Palace which hosts intricate and beautiful Arabic and a final taste of Moroccan life in the square. craftsmanship. In the afternoon we head to the Overnight Marrakech (B, D) DESERT SAFARI lively souks and handicraft centres around the famous Djemaa El Fna square. Home to many Day 8 Saturday Marrakech 8 DAYS from different types of traders these bustling and Our exciting week in Morocco comes to an end AUD 949 aromatic streets are uniquely Moroccan. today. You'll have free time until you are Overnight Marrakech (B, L) transferred to the airport for your departure flight. Departure Dates Subject to your flight departure time, additional Day 4 Tuesday Atlas mountains, Ait options such as spectacular hot air balloon flight, 2020 Benhaddou, Ouarzazate or a fun quad biking trip, are available this Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 After breakfast this morning we take to our 4WD morning. (B) Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25 vehicles and bid farewell to Marrakech for a few days. Our destination today is Ouarzazate which May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 06, 13, 20, 27 we'll reach via the scenic mountains of the high Jul 04, 11, 18, 25; Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 Atlas, passing through the Tich'n'Tichka pass. Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Along the way we'll stop at, Telouet Kasbah, the most well-known kasbah in Morocco - Ait Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19 Benhaddou, a UNESCO site and Taourirt Kasbah before reaching our accommodation in Ouarzaza- Tour includes te. This evening you'll have dinner at the hotel. • Inbound - Marrakech airport transfer Overnight Ouarzazate (B, D) • Outbound - Marrakech airport transfer • Professional English-speaking local tour guides Day 5 Wednesday Dades Canyon, Tinghir, at each site Todra Gorge, Merzouga Berber desert camp • English speaking tour leader throughout the tour After breakfast in Ouarzazate we'll travel along the road of a thousand Kasbahs towards the • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, 4 x 4 Moroccan deserts. Along the way we'll pass by Landcruisers the Amerhidel Kasbah and visit the spectacular • Entrance fees Dades Canyon before arriving in Tinghir, which is • Tips except driver and guide famous for the Todra Gorge. Later this afternoon • 7 nights accommodation we'll pass through Erfoud before finally arriving • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 6 Dinners into Merzouga where you'll spend the night in a Berber desert camp, at the foot of some of North Africas most impressive sand dunes. Overnight Merzouga (B, D)

91 A complicated but fascinating country with some of the most enduring historical monuments on Earth, Egypt stands as an unforgettable travel destination. It’s had to deal with its fair share of turmoil in recent times, but this North African nation remains proud, welcoming and accessible. And with treasures as timeless as the temples and pyramids of the Nile to shout about, it’s not somewhere that’s going to slip from public consciousness any time soon. A trip here still very much has the potential to thrill. Things Not to Miss in Egypt • Discover the Valley of the Kings - the Valley of the Kings, in the Theban Hills, is where the mummified remains of many Egyptian pharaohs were interred. Although stripped of their contents centuries ago, the tombs still display fantastic wall paintings depicting the lives of the pharaohs. The most famous tomb is that of Tutankhamun, discovered in pristine condition by Howard Carter in 1922. • Dive the Red Sea - justly deserves its worldwide reputation for underwater adventure. Teeming with colourful marine life, the crystalline waters are landscaped with coral and dramatic drop-offs. • Experience Islamic Cairo - It’s bustling and busy in ancient Islamic Cairo, but the crowds thin out along the serene street of Al-Muezz Al-Din, with spot lit mosques and mausoleums lining the pedestrianised cobbled street. A local will, doubtless, offer to take you up a minaret; ascend the one at Al - Azhar Mosque – home to the world’s oldest university – for panoramic views. • Explore the temples at Luxor - straddling the Nile, Luxor is the site of the ancient city of Thebes. On the east bank lies the spectacular Temple of Karnak featuring epic statues, obelisks and lotus-columned halls. In the city centre is Luxor Temple, spectac- ular when lit up at night. Make the most of the experience by taking a gods-eye view in a hot-air balloon. • Get lost in Khan-el Khalili bazaar - take a trip to Cairo's famous labyrinthine, medieval Khan-el Khalili bazaar, where haggling for spices, copper, perfume and trinkets has been refined into an art form. Don't miss Fishawi's teahouse; in business for over 200 years, it is the ultimate place to people watch. • Go on pilgrimage to Mount Sinai - for centuries, Christian pilgrims have made the journey to Mount Sinai to witness the sunrise over the desert landscape. The three-hour trek is breath- taking, but if it sounds too ambitious, stay overnight at the UNESCO-listed 6th-century Saint Catherine’s Monastery, hire a EGYPT camel and walk down in leisure. • Kick back in Aswan - the former frontier town of Aswan is a popular stopping-point for cruise liners, and the feluccas drifting along the Nile at sunset is one of Egypt’s enduring sights. Attractions include Elephantine Island and Elnabatat’s Island (the ‘island of plants’), upon which Lord Kitchener built a beautiful botanical garden in the 1890s that’s still open to visitors today. • Marvel at the Pyramids of Giza - Egypt’s main tourist attraction has long been the Giza Necropolis on the edge of Cairo. One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Great Pyramid dates back to around 2500BC. Wander the site to truly understand the enormity of the building task, or take in the sights by horse or camel, not forgetting to visit the Great Sphinx nearby. • Take to the Nile - ply the river between Luxor and Aswan for that quintessential Nile experience. Egrets flock to the water's edge and Egypt's ancient archaeological wonders, including the temple of Kom Ombo, unfold like a storybook along the bank. Lasting between three and five days, take a traditional white-sailed felucca, or splash out on a dahabiya, a luxury furnished wooden barge. When To Visit Egypt Egypt is a huge country with plenty of variety in its climate; when it’s chilly and wet in Alexandria, it can be ravishingly hot in Aswan. The best time to visit most sights, including the pyramids and the Valley of the Kings, or diving in the Red Sea, is from February to April and October to November. During these months the heat reminds you that it's the ‘Land of the Sun', but not too hot to be enjoyable. At this time, the skies and sea are a perfect blue. The downside is that these are the most popular times of the year for visitors. In April, the hot, dusty khamsin wind blows from the Sahara, making touring of sights potentially troublesome; during an intense sand storm, vision may be reduced to a few meters. During the hot, dry summers (June-August) there’s always the risk of dehydration and heat exhaustion, which might confine visitors indoors during the early afternoon. Winters (November-February) are usually mild and often overcast, leaving the desert and its ancient monuments looking lacklustre. Rainfall is negligible except on the coast. JORDAN Jordan is a country of mountains, beaches, castles and ancient churches, with an urbane people and a rich culture. It is safe, comfortable and welcoming – and by far the region’s most rewarding destination. Jordan covers a multitude of scenes, from the dramatic red sands and towering cliffs of the far south to the vast stony plains of volcanic basalt in the east. The northern hills, rich with olive trees, teeter over the rift of the Jordan Valley, which in turn runs down to the Dead Sea, the lowest point on earth. The centre of the country is carpeted with tranquil fields of wheat, cut through by expansive canyons and bordered by arid, craggy mountains. At Jordan’s southernmost tip, beaches fringe the warm waters of the Red Sea, which harbours some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the world.

Things Not to Miss in Jordan • Witness Petra by Night - lit only by candles and a shower of stars overhead, Petra’s passageway to the Treasury hides its main attraction beneath a reverential darkness. The curves and ripples of raspberry-rust rock that mesmerize by day disappear at night, lost in the inky silence. Petra by night wasn’t beautiful and it didn’t move me. Amid the half-light in Jordan, it overwhelmed me. PS – Petra by day isn’t bad either. • Take flight over Wadi Rum - from the ground, the desert wilderness of Wadi Rum mesmerises. From the skies above looking down, it provides the kind of views that make you feel lucky to be alive. • Taste Knafeh in Amman - Knafeh, like the stone and sand of the city of Amman itself, has a deliciously rich history (and taste). Delirious with calories, this butter-soaked streetside snack presses cheese between syrup-soaked angel hair and then sprinkles it with rosewater and pistachios. • Float about in the Dead Sea - let’s face it, the Dead Sea has a depressing name. However, it does make adults act like children as they flip about like penguins on an oil-slicked underwater escalator and slather themselves in black mud to create a slick JORDAN human wetsuit. And who wants to miss that? • Go canyoning in Wadi Mujib - if wading through the Dead Sea seems too tranquil, a short trip to Wadi Mujib will soon get your pulse racing again with a spot of canyoning. Don’t be fooled into ISRAEL thinking canyoning is only for those insanely fit folk; it’s an inclusive sport . • Mount Nebo - there’s an incredible mosaic in production. It depicts The King’s Way, a route that runs from Aqaba and the Red Sea north to Bosra Sham. When complete, it will run for more than 30 metres involving more than 3.5 million pieces and expects to earn the record of being the largest mosaic in the world

ISRAEL Israel offers an experience of Biblical proportions - literally. As the prime destination for religious pilgrimages, the Holy Land offers, among many sacred splendors, the Church of the Holy Sepulchre, the Western Wall and the Dome of the Rock and that's just inside the walls of Jerusalem's Old City. Israel offers diverse experiences, both religious and secular, from the home of the Baha'i faith in Haifa to the glittering high rises and beaches in Tel Aviv.

Things Not to Miss in Israel Among the many historic and cultural experiences to pack into your Israel travel plans, some of the most popular tourist activities include:

• Seeing the Western Wall in Jerusalem's Old City • The Coenaculum of the Last Supper on Mt. Zion, which is also home to King David's tomb • Floating in the Dead Sea • Strolling through Mea Shearim, Jerusalem’s Hassidic Jewish quarter • Exploring Haifa for sea views and the Baha'i Gardens • Admiring the 1930s Bauhaus architecture of Tel Aviv EGYPT, JORDAN, ISRAEL Small Group Tours

Day 6 Thursday Aswan & Philae Temple Day 3 Monday Nile cruise, Aswan EGYPTIAN HIGHLIGHTS We start our tour of Aswan with a trip to the You have some free time this morning to explore, island temple complex of Philae, passing the walk along the Corniche on the banks of the 8 DAYS from impressive Aswan High Dam en-route. The rest of river. We transfer to our Nile Cruise boat for AUD 2009 the day is free to explore. lunch before our tour to the beautiful island Overnight Aswan - Harbour (B, L, D) temple, the Temple of Philae. Departure Dates Day 7 Friday Fly to Cairo, Egyptian Museum Overnight Aswan - Harbour (B, L, D) & optional tours 2020 Day 4 Tuesday Kom Ombo, Edfu This morning we transfer to Aswan airport for a We spend the day today sailing down the Nile. Jan 04, 18; Feb 01, 15, 29; Mar 14, 28 flight back to Cairo. We start our tour of Cairo Our first stop is at the beautifully situated riverside Apr 11, 18; May 02, 16, 30; Jun 13, 27 with a visit to the Egyptian Museum, the world-renowned Museum of Egyptian Antiquities. dual-temple at Kom Ombo, the home of Sobek, Jul 11, 25; Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 19 Overnight Cairo (B) the crocodile god, and Horus, falcon-headed Sky Oct 03, 17, 31; Nov 14, 28; Dec 19 Day 8 Saturday Cairo God. We then continue sailing on to Temple of Tour includes Your time is free today until we transfer you to Horus at Edfu also dedicated to the falcon god, • Inbound - Cairo airport transfer the airport for your departure flight. (B) Horus. Overnight Edfu - Harbour (B, L, D) • Outbound - Cairo airport transfer Day 5 Wednesday Edfu, Luxor • Professional English-speaking tour This morning we explore the Temple of Horus, the guide/Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours best preserved temple in the whole of Egypt. We • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle EGYPTIAN EXPLORER then sail onwards to Luxor, passing through the • Domestic flight between Cairo and Luxor and Esna lock. In the evening we'll take a walking transfers 10 DAYS from tour of the smaller Luxor Temple, which is in the • Domestic flight between Aswan and Cairo and AUD 2655 centre of town. Overnight Luxor Harbour (B, L, D) transfers Day 6 Thursday Luxor, tour, • 7 Nights accommodation Departure Dates Karnak temple • 7 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 4 Dinners 2020 Today we cross the River Nile for an early Jan 25; Feb 08, 29; Mar 14, 28; morning tour of Luxor's West Bank. We first visit Day 1 Saturday Cairo Apr 04, 11, 25; May 09, 23; Jun 06, 20; the Valley of the Kings, whose ancient tombs are Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival our staff will meet you at Jul 04, 18; Aug 01, 15, 29; one of the most important archaeological sites in the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight Cairo the world. We will visit several Pharaonic tombs, Day 2 Sunday Pyramids, Sphinx, Memphis Sep 12, 26; Oct 10, 24; Nov 07, 21; Dec 05, 19 and then explore the Temple of Queen Hatchep- Our tour of Egypt starts with a visit to the Giza Plateau, sut, Valley of the Artisans (Deir El-Medina), and home of Egypt's world famous Great Pyramids and their Tour includes guardian Sphinx, Memphis-first capital of the ancient the huge Colossi of Memnon. After lunch we'll • Inbound - Cairo airport transfer visit the massive temple of Karnak. kingdom to see the statue of Ramses II, then to Sakkara to • Outbound - Cairo airport transfer see the Step pyramid. Overnight Cairo (B) Overnight Luxor (B) Day 3 Monday Fly to Luxor, West Bank tour, • Professional English-speaking tour guide/Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours Day 7 Friday Luxor, Red Sea at Hurghada Luxor Temple After a lazy morning we leave the Nile Valley This morning we transfer to Cairo airport for an early • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle • Domestic flight between Cairo and Aswan and drive to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. flight to Luxor. We begin our tour of the West bank of the Overnight Hurghada (B, D) Nile starting at the Colossi of Memnon we then get to and transfers explore the dusty Pharaonic tombs. We also visit the • 9 nights accommodation Day 8 Saturday Red Sea at Hurghada, Temple of Queen Hatchepsut, Valley of the Artisans (Deir • 9 Breakfasts, 4 Lunches, 5 Dinners free day El-Medina) before crossing back into Luxor. In the evening Your day is free today to relax and enjoy your we take a walking tour of the beautiful Luxor Temple. Day 1 Saturday Cairo time by the Red Sea. Overnight Hurghada (B, L, D) Overnight Luxor Harbour (B, L, D) Day 9 Sunday Fly to Cairo, Khan-el-Khalili Day 4 Tuesday Luxor, Karnak Temple, sail to Edfu Upon arrival at Cairo airport, we will meet you and assist you with visa formalities and luggage bazaar After breakfast, our tour of Luxor today is to the huge We drive back to Cairo this morning and check temple complex of Karnak which features towering columns collection, then transfer you to your hotel. and numerous temples and structures - rightly justifying Overnight Cairo into our city centre hotel. In the late afternoon we Luxor's reputation as the largest open air museum in the Day 2 Sunday Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum take a guided walk through the back streets and world! In the afternoon the boat starts sailing up the Nile, Our tour of Egypt begins with a drive to Giza. bazaars in Old Cairo. We'll walk through the through the lock at Esna and on to Edfu where we The Great Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), an huge Bab al-Futuh gateway and explore streets overnight. Overnight Edfu - Harbour (B, L, D) awesome man-made structure constructed of giant dedicated to metalwork, spices, pottery, fabric, Day 5 Wednesday Edfu, cruise to Kom Ombo & stone blocks, together with the smaller pyramids of jewelery and anything else you can imagine as Aswan Khafre (Chephern) and Menkaure (Mycerinus). we gradually enter the more touristy Khan-el-Khalili After breakfast we visit the nearby Edfu Temple which is Following on from the Pyramids we then head to bazaar. Overnight Cairo (B) dedicated to the god Horus. We then continue upriver the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. In the towards Kom Ombo, watching traditional rural Egyptian Day 10 Monday Cairo, free day evening we transfer to the airport for a domestic Your time is free today for some last minute life pass us by on the banks of the Nile. You may want to flight to Aswan, where we are met and enjoy a relaxing soak in the plunge pool on the boat's sightseeing or shopping until we transfer you to sun deck. The cruise then continues onwards to Aswan. transferred to our hotel overlooking the Nile. the airport. (B) Overnight Aswan - Harbour (B, L, D) Overnight Aswan (B)

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Day 6 Luxor, West Bank tour, free time Day 2 Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum NUBIAN DISCOVERY We cross the Nile early this morning to begin Our tour of Egypt begins with a drive to Giza on the our tour of Luxor's West Bank. Our tour includes outskirts of Cairo to visit the three great pyramids of 9 DAYS from several of these Pharaonic tombs, as well as the Egypt and the Sphinx. The Great Pyramid of Khufu AUD 1605 temples of Queen Hatchepsut and Medinat Habu, (Cheops), an awesome man-made structure constructed and the huge Colossi of Memnon. of giant stone block. Following on from the Pyramids Departure Dates Overnight Luxor (B) we then head to the Egyptian Museum in central 2020 Day 7 Luxor, Karnak temple Cairo. Home to the fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit and Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 18, 22, 29 After lunch we'll tour the huge temple complex at many of the New Kingdom royal mummies. This Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25 Karnak, once the religious centre of Thebes and evening we transfer to the station for the overnight Upper Egypt. Later this evening we transfer to the sleeper train to Aswan (approx. 12 hours). May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 13, 27 Jul 11, 25; station for the overnight sleeper train back to Overnight Between Cairo - Aswan Sleeper Train (B, D) Aug 08, 22; Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Cairo. Overnight Between Luxor-Cairo Sleeper Day 3 Aswan, Nubian Village & Philae Temple Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 Train (B, D) This morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to our Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 28 Day 8 Cairo, Khan-el-Khalili bazaar hotel overlooking the Nile. We'll visit a local Nubian Tour includes We arrive back into Cairo this morning and village to see their colourful houses, simple way of life • Inbound - Cairo airport transfer transfer to our hotel. Most of the day is then free and to enjoy a traditional lunch. Our tour in Aswan • Outbound - Cairo airport transfer to explore Cairo. In the late afternoon we take a continues this afternoon with a visit the Temple of • Professional English-speaking tour guide/ guided walk through the back streets and Philae, a beautiful island complex dedicated to Isis and Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours bazaars in central Cairo. Overnight Cairo (B) reclaimed from the rising waters of Lake Nasser. •Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle Day 9 Cairo Overnight Aswan (B, L) • Overnight sleeper train - Cairo to Aswan Your time is free today for some last minute Day 4 Abu Simbel option. Nile Felucca Cruise Overnight sleeper train - Luxor to Cairo sightseeing or shopping until we transfer you to We board our traditional Nile felucca at lunchtime to • Tips except driver, guide and felucca crew the airport for your departure flight. (B) enjoy an afternoon sailing down the Nile. Our Nubian • 8 nights accommodation crew will sail the boat and entertain you on the way, • 8 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 3 Dinners as well as preparing meals for you. CLASSIC EGYPT Overnight On the Nile Felucca (B, L, D) Day 1 Cairo Day 5 Edfu temple and Luxor Temple at night Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival our staff will meet you at 10 DAYS from After breakfast on-board we bid farewell to our felucca the airport, transfer you to your hotel. Overnight Cairo AUD 1899 crew and visit the nearby temple of Edfu before Day 2 Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum continuing on north to Luxor. This afternoon is free time Our tour of Egypt begins with a trip to the Egyptian Departure Dates to relax. Later this evening we'll take a walking tour Museum in central Cairo. Following on from the museum 2020 of the smaller Luxor Temple which is right in the we then head to Giza on the outskirts of Cairo to visit the Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 18, 22, 29 middle of town and beautifully lit up at night. Overnight Luxor(B) Sphinx and the three great pyramids of Egypt. The Great Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11, 18, 25 Pyramid of Khufu (Cheops), an awesome man-made Day 6 Luxor, West bank tour, Karnak temple structure constructed of giant stone blocks, together with the May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Jun 13, 27 We cross the Nile early this morning to begin our tour smaller pyramids of Khafre (Chephern) and Menkaure Jul 11, 25; Aug 08, 22; of Luxor's West Bank.. Our tour includes several of (Mycerinus). This evening we transfer to the station for the Sep 05, 12, 19, 26; Oct 03, 10, 17, 24, 31 these Pharaonic tombs, as well as the Temple of overnight sleeper train to Aswan (approx. 12 hours). Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 28 Queen Hatchepsut, Valley of the Artisans (Deir Overnight Between Cairo - Aswan Sleeper Train (B, D) El-Medina), and the huge Colossi of Memnon. In the Day 3 Aswan, Nubian Village & Philae Temple Tour includes afternoon we'll tour the huge temple complex at This morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to our hotel • Inbound - Cairo airport transfer Karnak. Overnight Luxor (B) overlooking the Nile. We'll visit a local Nubian village to • Outbound - Cairo airport transfer Day 7 Luxor to the Red Sea at Hurghada see their colourful houses, simple way of life and to enjoy • Professional English-speaking tour After a lazy morning we leave the Nile Valley and a traditional lunch. Our tour in Aswan continues this guide/Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours drive to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada.. afternoon with a visit the Temple of Philae, a beautiful • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned Overnight Hurghada (B, D) island complex dedicated to Isis and reclaimed from the vehicle Day 8 Red Sea at Hurghada, free day rising waters of Lake Nasser. Overnight Aswan (B, L) • Domestic flight between Hurghada and Your day is free today to relax and enjoy your time Day 4 Abu Simbel option. Nile Felucca Cruise by the Red Sea. Overnight Hurghada (B, L, D) We board our traditional Nile felucca at lunchtime to Cairo and transfers Day 9 Cairo, Old Cairo, Khan-el-Khalili bazzar tour enjoy an afternoon sailing down the Nile. Our Nubian • Overnight Felucca cruise with support boat We drive back to Cairo this morning and check into crew will sail the boat and entertain you on the way, as • Overnight sleeper train - Cairo to Aswan our city centre hotel. In the late afternoon we take a well as preparing meals for you. • 9 nights accommodation guided walk through the back streets and bazaars in Overnight On the Nile Felucca (B, L, D) • 9 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches, 4 Dinners Old Cairo. We'll walk through the huge Bab al-Futuh Day 5 Edfu temple & Luxor temple gateway and explore streets as we gradually enter the Visit the nearby temple of Edfu before continuing on north Day 1 Cairo more touristy Khan-el-Khalili bazaar Overnight Cairo (B) to Luxor. To the west of the Nile lies the City of the Dead, Day 10 Cairo, free day with its mortuary temples and rock-hewn tombs, whilst to Welcome to Egypt! Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport, transfer you to your hotel. Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing the east lie the Temples of Luxor and Karnak. Later this or shopping until we transfer you to the airport for evening we'll take a walking tour of the smaller Luxor Overnight Cairo your departure flight (B) Temple which is right in the middle of town and beautifully lit up at night. Overnight Luxor (B) 95 EGYPT, JORDAN, ISRAEL Small Group Tours

Day 5 Wednesday Dana Biosphere Reserve, Day 2 Monday As-Salt, Baptism Site at CLASSIC JORDAN Shobak Castle and Petra Bethany Today, we'll make our way down the Dead Sea Our first visit today is to the hilltop town of As-Salt, 8 DAYS from coastline, after we pass some salt flats at the southern we take a walking tour on its self-designed 'Harmony AUD 1759 end of the Dead Sea, we head up through the Trail' to learn more about the town and local life in mountains towards Petra. Overnight Petra (B) Jordan. After lunch we descend out of the hills to Departure Dates Day 6 Thursday Petra, Wadi Rum and the Baptism Site at Bethany where John baptised Jesus Bedouin camp 2020 Christ. Several churches, caves and pools dating from We start our exploration of the Rose Red city of Roman and Byzantine periods have been discovered Jan 25; Feb 22; Mar 21; Apr 11 Petra. Our guide will explain the fascinating history of here. Overnight Amman (B) May 09; Jun 06; Jul 04; Aug 01, 29 the site and the Nabatean people who built it, and Day 3 Tuesday Amman, Jerash Sep 26; Oct 24; Nov 21; Dec 19, 26 we'll explore several caves and tombs. Late in the We'll make our way to the Citadel - the former home 2021 afternoon, we head into the spectacular desert of the ancient Temple of Hercules, The Umayyad Jan 09; Feb 06; Mar 06; Apr 03 scenery of Wadi Rum.Overnight Wadi Rum (B, D) Palace, the Byzantine Church before we make our May 01, 29; Jun 26; Jul 24; Aug 21 Day 7 Friday Jeep Safari, Bedouin experence at way to the 6000-seater Roman theatre, which was Sep 18; Oct 16; Nov 13; Dec 11, 23 Wadi Rum and back to Amman built during the Roman Period. Afterwards, we drive After breakfast in the camp, we take a jeep safari north for a visit of Jerash, one of the largest and best Tour includes through the sands and beneath the towering 'jebels' preserved Roman sites outside of Italy. • Inbound - Amman airport transfer of Wadi Rum. After really getting a feel for nomadic Overnight Amman (B) • Outbound - Amman airport transfer Bedouin life, we return by jeep to our camp and then Day 4 Wednesday Madaba, Mt. Nebo, Kerak • Professional English speaking local tour guides drive north back to Amman. Overnight Amman (B, L) Castle • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Day 8 Saturday Amman Your time is free in Amman today until we pick you We depart Amman for a scenic drive along the • 4 x 4 Desert Jeep Safari up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport for King's Highway to Petra, crossing deep Wadis. • All camping equipment at Wadi Rum your departure. (B) En-route we see the Roman mosaics at the Greek • Tips except drivers and guides Orthodox Church of St. George in Madaba, enjoy • 7 nights accommodation great views of Israel from Mt. Nebo, and visit Kerak • 7 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners Castle. Overnight Petra (B) JORDAN DISCOVERY Day 5 Thursday Petra, Wadi Rum Bedouin camp Day 1 Saturday Amman 8 DAYS from We enjoy a full day today inside the world famous Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival our staff will meet AUD 1365 site of Petra. We start by walking through the Siq you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Departure Dates and one of Petra's most impressive monuments, the Overnight Amman Khazneh (Treasury) comes into view. Later today, we Day 2 Sunday Desert Castles and Amman city tour 2020 leave Petra and drive into the spectacular desert Your first full day of our Jordan tour starts after Jan 12, 26; Feb 09, 23; Mar 08, 22; scenery of Wadi Rum where friendly Bedouin hosts are ready to greet us. Overnight Wadi Rum (B, D) breakfast, as we make our way to Jordan's famous Apr 05, 12, 26; May 10, 24 'desert castles'. We'll explore the desert castles of Qasr Day 6 Friday Wadi Rum jeep safari, Dead Sea Jun 07, 28; Jul 19; Aug 09, 30 swim al-Kharrana, Qasr Azraq and Qasr Amra. After lunch, We'll take a jeep safari through the beautiful desert we'll explore downtown Amman on foot, visiting the Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 08, 22 Dec 06, 20, 27 scenery, seeing more of the sheer cliffs and bizarre impressive Roman Amphitheatre, the Jordan Folklore rock formations.. Later today and head north towards Museum as well as the Citadel. Overnight Amman (B, L) Tour includes the Dead Sea. We'll stop along the way to enjoy a Day 3 Monday Jerash, Ajloun Castle and Rasoun • Inbound - Amman - Queen Alia 'swim', though the intensely salty waters lead to a homestay International Airport (AMM) very strange swimming experience. We finish the day Leaving Amman this morning, we head north to the • Outbound - Amman - Queen Alia back at our hotel in Amman. Overnight Amman(B) ancient city of Jerash. Here we'll visit the Forum, International Airport (AMM) Day 7 Saturday Desert Castles, Aqraq Wetland explore its Roman colonnaded streets, the Nymphaeum • Professional English-speaking guide in Jordan Reserve, Shaumari Wildlife Reserve and the Temple of Artemis. • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, After breakfast we leave Amman and head east to From Jerash, we'll make our way to Ajloun Castle. Then non-smoking vehicle 4 x 4 Desert Jeep Safari visit several of Jordan's Desert Castles. We'll explore we head to the village of Rasoun to meet our homestay • Tips except drivers and guides the desert castles of Qasr al-Kharrana, Qasr Amra hosts for the night. Overnight Rasoun Village (B, D) • Entrance to Dead Sea beach with (UNESCO Heritage site) and Qasr al-Azraq Back in Day 4 Tuesday Madaba, Mt. Nebo and the towel & showers Amman, for your last evening, Overnight Amman(B) Dead Sea • 7 nights accommodation Day 8 Sunday Amman After breakfast we head south to Madaba, where we'll • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner Your time is free today until we transfer you to marvel at the Byzantine mosaics and the 'Madaba Amman airport for your departure flight. (B) Map'. From Madaba, we'll make our way to Mount Day 1 Saturday Amman Nebo for a great views towards Jericho and beyond. Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival our staff will meet Overnight Dead Sea (B) you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight Amman

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Day 5 Wednesday Dana Biosphere Reserve, Day 12 Wednesday Edfu temple and Luxor ANCIENT DISCOVERY Shobak Castle and Petra Temple at night Today, we'll make our way down the Dead Sea After breakfast on-board we bid farewell to our felucca 17 DAYS from coastline, after we pass some salt flats at the crew and visit the nearby temple of Edfu before AUD 3889 southern end of the Dead Sea, we head up continuing on north to Luxor. The town of Luxor is built through the mountains towards Petra. on and around the ancient site of Thebes, and boasts Departure Dates Overnight Petra (B) the largest concentration of ancient ruins in the Nile 2020 Day 6 Thursday Petra, Wadi Rum and Valley, if not the world. To the west of the Nile lies the Jan 12, 26; Feb 09, 23; Mar 08, 22; Bedouin camp City of the Dead, with its mortuary temples and Apr 05, 12, 26; May 10, 24 We start our exploration of the Rose Red city of rock-hewn tombs, whilst to the east lie the Temples of Jun 07, 28; Jul 19; Aug 09, 30 Petra. Our guide will explain the fascinating history Luxor and Karnak. Overnight Luxor (B) Sep 13, 27; Oct 11, 25; Nov 08, 22 of the site and the Nabatean people who built it, Day 13 Thursday Luxor, West bank tour, and we'll explore several caves and tombs. Late in Karnak temple Dec 06, 20, 27 the afternoon, we head into the spectacular desert We cross the Nile early this morning to begin our tour Tour includes scenery of Wadi Rum. Overnight Wadi Rum (B, D) of Luxor's West Bank. Our tour includes several of • Inbound-Amman-Queen Alia International Day 7 Friday Jeep Safari, Bedouin experence these Pharaonic tombs, as well as the Temple of Airport (AMM) at Wadi Rum and back to Amman Queen Hatchepsut, Valley of the Artisans (Deir • Outbound-Cairo-Cairo International Airport (CAI) After breakfast in the camp, we take a jeep safari El-Medina), and the huge Colossi of Memnon. In the • Professional English-speaking tour guide / through the sands and beneath the towering 'jebels' afternoon we'll tour the huge temple complex at Egyptologist for all sightseeing tours in Egypt of Wadi Rum. After really getting a feel for Karnak, once the religious centre of Thebes and Upper • Professional English-speaking tour leader and nomadic Bedouin life, we return by jeep to our Egypt. Overnight Luxor (B) local guides in Jordan camp and then drive north back to Amman. Day 14 Friday Luxor to the Red Sea at Hurghada • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, Overnight Amman (B, L) After a lazy morning we leave the Nile Valley and non-smoking vehicle Day 8 Saturday Fly Cairo, free time drive to the Red Sea resort of Hurghada. • Overnight Felucca cruise with support boat We transfer you to Amman airport today to board Overnight Hurghada (B, D) • Overnight sleeper train - Cairo to Aswan your flight to Egypt's busy capital of Cairo (not Day 15 Saturday Red Sea at Hurghada, free day 4 x 4 Desert Jeep Safari included). Once you arrive in Cairo, one of our Your day is free today to relax and enjoy your time • All camping equipment at Wadi Rum staff will be there to meet you before taking you to by the Red Sea. Overnight Hurghada (B, L, D) • 16 nights accommodation your hotel. You have the rest of the day to explore Day 16 Sunday Fly to Cairo, Khan-el-Khalili bazaar • 16 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 6 Dinners Cairo independently. Overnight Cairo (B) We drive back to Cairo this morning and check into Day 9 Sunday Pyramids, Sphinx & Museum our city centre hotel. In the late afternoon we take a Day 1 Saturday Amman Our tour of Egypt begins with a drive to Giza on guided walk through the back streets and bazaars in Welcome to Jordan! Upon arrival our staff will the outskirts of Cairo to visit the three great Old Cairo. We'll walk through the huge Bab al-Futuh meet you at the airport and transfer you to your pyramids of Egypt and the Sphinx. gateway and explore streets dedicated to metalwork, hotel. Overnight Amman Following on from the Pyramids we then head to spices, pottery, fabric, jewelery and anything else you Day 2 Sunday Desert Castles and Amman the Egyptian Museum in central Cairo. Home to the can imagine as we gradually enter the more touristy city tour fantastic Tutankhamun exhibit and many of the New Khan-el-Khalili bazaar. . Overnight Cairo (B) Your first full day of our Jordan tour starts after Kingdom royal mummies. This evening we transfer Day 17 Monday Cairo, free day breakfast, as we make our way to Jordan's famous to the station for the overnight sleeper train to Your time is free today for some last minute sightseeing 'desert castles'. s. We'll explore the desert castles Aswan. Overnight Between Cairo - Aswan or shopping until we transfer you to the airport for of Qasr al-Kharrana, Qasr Azraq and Qasr Amra. Sleeper Train (B, D) your departure flight.(B) After lunch, we'll explore downtown Amman on Day 10 Monday Aswan, foot, visiting the impressive Roman Amphitheatre, Nubian Village & Philae Temple the Jordan Folklore Museum as well as the Citadel. This morning we arrive in Aswan and transfer to Overnight Amman (B, L) our hotel overlooking the Nile. Our tour in Aswan Day 3 Monday Jerash, Ajloun Castle and continues this afternoon with a visit the Temple of Rasoun homestay Philae, a beautiful island complex dedicated to Isis Leaving Amman this morning, we head north to the and reclaimed from the rising waters of Lake ancient city of Jerash. Here we'll visit the Forum, Nasser, which we reach by a scenic boat ride. The explore its Roman colonnaded streets, the rest of the day is free. Overnight Aswan (B, L) Nymphaeum and the Temple of Artemis. Day 11 Tuesday Abu Simbel option. From Jerash, we'll make our way to Ajloun Castle. Nile Felucca Cruise Then we head to the village of Rasoun to meet our We board our traditional Nile felucca at lunchtime homestay hosts for the night. to enjoy an afternoon sailing down the Nile. Overnight Rasoun Village (B, D) Floating down the Nile on a felucca is one of Day 4 Tuesday Madaba, Egypt's most enjoyable activities and you'll be able Mt. Nebo and the Dead Sea to watch local rural Egyptian life pass you by on After breakfast we head south to Madaba, where the banks of the river as you drift past. Our we'll marvel at the Byzantine mosaics and the Nubian crew will sail the boat and entertain you 'Madaba Map'. From Madaba, we'll make our on the way, as well as preparing meals for you. way to Mount Nebo for a great views towards Overnight On the Nile (B, L, D) Jericho and beyond. Overnight Dead Sea (B) 97 EGYPT, JORDAN, ISRAEL Small Group Tours

Day 4 Wednesday Nazareth, Beit Shean Tour includes FANTASTIC ISRAEL Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke 1.26, • Inbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of Galilee (John • Outbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer 8 DAYS from 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit the Church of the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the AUD 2599 Annunciation, St. Joseph's Workshop and Mary's Well. duration of the tour We continue to Beit Shean, one of the ancient • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned vehicle Decapolis cities (Mark 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman • Tips except driver and tour leader Departure Dates theatre. Continue south along the shores of the River of • Entrance fees 2020 Jordan. Passing Jericho, we proceed westward and • 7 nights accommodation Jan 05, 12, 19, 26; Feb 02, 09 climb to the Golden City of Jerusalem. • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 3 Dinners Mar 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Apr 05, 12 Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) May 03, 10, 24, 31; Jun 07, 14, 21, 28 Day 5 Thursday Jerusalem - Old City Day 1 Saturday Tel Aviv Jul 05, 12, 19, 26; Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30 Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Our Welcome to Israel! After arrival at Ben Gurion airport, Sep 06, 13; Oct 25; Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29 appreciation of this Golden City begins with a you will be met by our transfer representative and Dec 06, 13, 20, 27 panoramic view from the Mount of Olives, overlooking transferred to your hotel. Overnight Tel Aviv the walls of the old city and the ancient Jewish cemetery. Day 2 Sunday Caesarea, Megiddo, Tour includes Enter the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Druze Village, Haifa • Inbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer Jerusalem. Walk through the Cardo, the main street of Drive along the coastal plain to Caesarea, capital of • Outbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the Temple Mount and Judea under the Romans. See the excavations of the • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the the Western Wall. Walk along the Via Dolorosa, where Crusader city and the Roman port, aqueduct and the duration of the tour Jesus carried His Cross. Continue to the Church of the amphitheater that has been restored to its former glory • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, vehicle Holy Sepulchre (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). Visit the as a concert venue. Proceed to Megiddo, identified as • Entrance fees Garden Tomb. Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) the site of Armageddon; visit the archaeological • 7 nights accommodation Day 6 Friday Jerusalem - new city and Bethlehem excavations including the well preserved water supply • 7 Breakfasts, 6 Dinners Today's program is dedicated first to the new city of system. Continue to Daliyat al-Karmel, a Druze village Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem. Continue and enjoy a late lunch at a local restaurant. Proceed to Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the victims of the via Mount Carmel to Haifa for a panoramic view of Day 1 Sunday Tel Aviv Holocaust. Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Haifa bay and the Golden domed Bahai Shrine Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival our staff will meet the Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that and gardens. Overnight Lavi (B, L, D) you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel for risked their lives in order to save their Jewish Day 3 Monday Safed, winery the start of your trip. Overnight Tel Aviv neighbours. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of John Drive to Safed, the center of Jewish mysticism, where Day 2 Monday Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, Acre the Baptist (Luke 1.39-80). Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) you will visit the ancient synagogues and the artists' Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea Day 7 Saturday , , the Dead Sea colony. Continue to the Golan Heights to see the former (Acts 9.30 Acts 10 24-48), capital of Judea under Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, where the Syrian bunkers, Quneitra and the new Israeli town of the Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 by a Bedouin Katzrin. Stop at the Golan winery for a tour and wine the Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to boy. Visit the ancient city of Qumran and drive along tasting. Overnight Kibbutz Lavi (B, D) Megiddo (1 Kings 4.28, 9,15, 2 Kings 23,29 & the shore of the Dead Sea, the lowest place on earth, Day 4 Tuesday Sea of Galilee, Nazareth Revel. 16.16), identified as the site of Armageddon. to Masada, the last stronghold of the Jews after the Start the day with a visit to Nazareth and visit the Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, destruction of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend church of Annunciation and continue to Tiberias. Visit including the well-preserved water supply system. Masada by cable car and visit the food storeroom, to see the ruins of the synagogue and Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled on water irrigation system and Herod's Palace. octagonal church of St. Peter. Visit Mount of Beatitudes the Mediterranean Sea, for a panoramic view of the Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive Bahai gardens and Haifa Bay. From Haifa continue Day 8 Sunday Jerusalem via Beit Shean to Beit Alfa to see the remains of the to Acre (Micah 1.10), capital of the Crusaders for After breakfast, your time is free until we pick you up mosaic floor of an ancient synagogue depicting the more than a century. Visit the ancient city and from your hotel and transfer you to the airport. (B) zodiac. Overnight Jerusalem (B) harbour before continuing eastwards across the plains Day 5 Wednesday Jerusalem - Old City of the Galilee to our hotel Lavi, not far from the Sea Start the day with a magnificent panoramic view from Of Galilee. Overnight Tiberias (B, D) Mount of Olives. Drive to the Old City. Visit the Tomb Day 3 Tuesday Capernaum, CLASSIC ISRAEL of King David and the room of The Last Supper on We take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to Mount Zion. Enter the walled city and walk through the Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, Mark 8 DAYS from newly restored Jewish quarter. Visit the Roman Cardo, 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the 2nd AUD 2695 the Herodian quarter and continue to the Western Wall. century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. 13, Walk along the Via Dolorosa to the church of the Holy Mark .33-45, & John 21), the site of the miracle of Departure Dates Sepulchre. Overnight Jerusalem (B) fish and loaves, and visit the Church of Multiplication Day 6 Thursday Jerusalem, the new city with its 4th century mosaic floor. Continue to the 2020 Visit the Shrine of the book where the Dead Sea Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. 5,6,7,8), where Jesus Jan 04, 11, 18, 25; Feb 01, 08, 29 Scrolls are housed and the miniature model of delivered the Sermon on the Mount. Drive to the Jerusalem as it was during the second temple period. Banias Spring and Waterfall (Matt. 16.13 and Mark Mar 07, 14, 21, 28; Apr 04, 11 May 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; Proceed for a tour at the Knesset, Israel's parliament. 8.27), where Jesus was recognized as The Messiah Continue to visit Mount Herzl cemetery and Yad by His Disciples. Tour the Golan Heights, with its Jun 06, 13, 20, 27; Jul 04, 11, 18, 25 Vashem, the memorial to the Holocaust. Visit Mea valleys, grazing land and snow capped Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Oct 24, 31 Shearim, the ultra-orthodox neighborhood in Jerusalem mountains.Overnight Tiberias (B, D) Nov 07, 14, 21, 28; Dec 05, 12, 19, 26 and learn about their unique lifestyle. Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) 98 Small Group Tours EGYPT, JORDAN, ISRAEL

Day 7 Friday Qumran, Masada, the Dead Sea Visit the archaeological excavations at Megiddo, Enter the site by walking along the Street of the Drive through the Judean Desert to the Dead Sea, the including the well-preserved water supply system. Righteous Gentiles, dedicated to the non-Jews that lowest point on earth, almost 1300 feet (400 meters) Drive to the beautiful port city of Haifa, nestled risked their lives in order to save their Jewish below sea level. Stop at Qumran to visit the site on the Mediterranean Sea, for a panoramic view neighbours. Continue to Ein Karem, birthplace of where the Dead Sea Scrolls were found. Drive along of the Bahai gardens and Haifa Bay. From Haifa John the Baptist (Luke 1.39-80). Next we cross the shores of the Dead Sea to Masada. Ascend by continue to Acre (Micah 1.10), capital of the into the Occupied Palestinian Territories and cable car and tour the ancient fortress where the Crusaders for more than a century. Visit the proceed to Bethlehem (subject to border Zealots made their last stand against the Romans ancient city and harbour before continuing restrictions) to visit the Church of the Nativity. before committing mass suicide in 73 AD. Descend by eastwards across the plains of the Galilee to our Overnight Jerusalem(B, D) cable car. Continue to the Dead Sea. Cover yourself hotel Lavi, not far from the Sea Of Galilee. Day 7 Saturday Qumran, Masada with the mineral rich mud and experience a swim in Overnight Tiberias(B, D) the Dead Sea the Dead Sea. Overnight Jerusalem (B) Day 3 Tuesday Capernaum, Banias Drive through the Judean Desert to Qumran, Day 8 Saturday Jerusalem We take a boat ride across the Sea of Galilee to where the Dead Sea Scrolls where found in 1947 After breakfast, your time is free until we pick you up Capernaum (Matt. 4.13 13.54, 17.24, Luke 7, by a Bedouin boy. Visit the ancient city of from your hotel and transfer you to Ben Gurion Mark 1.2, John 4.46-54). Visit the remains of the Qumran and drive along the shore of the Dead airport for your departure. (B) 2nd century synagogue. Proceed to Tabgha (Matt. Sea, the lowest place on earth, to Masada, the 13, Mark .33-45, & John 21), the site of the last stronghold of the Jews after the destruction of miracle of fish and loaves, and visit the Church of the Second Temple in 70 A.D. Ascend Masada by Multiplication with its 4th century mosaic floor. cable car and visit the food storeroom, water BEST OF ISRAEL AND Continue to the Mount of the Beatitudes (Matt. irrigation system and Herod's Palace.Return to 5,6,7,8), where Jesus delivered the Sermon on the Jerusalem. Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) JORDAN Mount. Drive to the Banias Spring and Waterfall Day 8 Sunday Jordan, Jerash, Amman (Matt. 16.13 and Mark 8.27), where Jesus was After breakfast in Israel we head to the border 11 DAYS from recognized as The Messiah by His Disciples. Tour and cross into Jordan where our first visit will be AUD 3829 the Golan Heights, with its valleys, grazing land to nearby Jerash, 'the Jewel of the North'. Leaving and snow capped mountains. Jerash behind, we'll head to the capital city Departure Dates Overnight Tiberias (B, D) Amman where we'll have time for a short city 2020 Day 4 Wednesday Nazareth, Beit Shean tour. Overnight Amman (B, D) Jan 05,12,19,26; Feb 02, 09, 23; Begin the day with a drive to Nazareth (Luke Day 9 Monday Petra Mar 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Apr 05, 12; 1.26, 4.16-29, Matthew 2.23) via Cana of After an early breakfast in Amman today, we'll May 03, 10, 17, 24, 31; Jun 07, 14, 21, 28; Galilee (John 2.1-11). In Nazareth, we shall visit drive to Petra, the ancient capital of the Jul 05, 12, 19, 26; Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30; the Church of the Annunciation, St. Joseph's Nabataean commercial empire until the Romans Sep 06, 13; Oct 25; Nov 01, 08, 15, 22, 29; Workshop and Mary's Well. Continue to Beit finally took over in 106AD. Petra is situated on Dec 06, 13, 20, 27 Shean, one of the ancient Decapolis cities (Mark the edge of Wadi Aruba, whose canyon walls 5.20, 7.31), and visit the Roman theatre. This is and surrounding hills make it almost impossble to Tour includes the city where Saul and his son Jonathan were approach except through a narrow, winding cleft • Inbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer nailed to the walls (1st Samuel 31.10). Judges in the rock, called the Siq. T • Outbound - Tel Aviv airport transfer 1.27 also mentions Beit Shean. Continue south This afternoon we take a guided tour, then free • Professional English-speaking tour guide for along the shores of the River of Jordan. Passing time to explore. Overnight Petra (B, D) the duration of the tour Jericho, we proceed westward and climb to the Day 10 Tuesday Madaba, Mt. Nebo, • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned Golden City of Jerusalem. Tel Aviv vehicle Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) This morning we'll leave Petra behind and start • Entrance fees Day 5 Thursday Jerusalem - Old City our journey back into Israel. En-route we stop in • 10 nights accommodation Today we visit the Old City of Jerusalem. Enter Madaba and see the town's main attraction, the the Old City to begin exploring the wonders of Greek Orthodox Church of St. George where we'll • 10 Breakfasts, 9 Dinners Jerusalem. Walk through the Cardo, the main see its famous 6th Century Byzantine mosaic map street of Jerusalem 2000 years ago. View the of the Holy Land and other biblical sites. We'll Day 1 Sunday Tel Aviv Temple Mount and the Western Wall. Walk along also enjoy great views of the Holy Land from Mt. Welcome to Israel! Upon arrival our staff will meet the Via Dolorosa, where Jesus carried His Cross. Nebo, known as the burial place of the propher you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. Continue to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre Moses. In the afternoon we'll cross the Jordan/Isra- Overnight Tel Aviv (Matt. 27. 33-57, 28.10). Visit the Garden el border and return to Tel Aviv where we'll be Day 2 Monday Caesarea, Megiddo, Haifa, Acre Tomb. Overnight Jerusalem (B, D) spending our final night. Overnight Tel Aviv (B, D) Drive north along the coastal plain to Caesarea (Acts Day 6 Friday Jerusalem - new city and Day 11 Wednesday Tel Aviv 9.30 Acts 10 24-48), capital of Judea under the Bethlehem After breakfast, your time is free until we pick you Romans. Visit the excavations of this ancient city, the Today's program is dedicated first to the new city up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport Roman theatre and aqueduct. Continue to Megiddo of Jerusalem. Visit the model of ancient Jerusalem. for your departure. (B) (1 Kings 4.28, 9,15, 2 Kings 23,29 & Revel. 16.16), Continue to Yad Vashem, Israel's memorial to the identified as the site of Armageddon. victims of the Holocaust.

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