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Faculty-Led Cross-Cultural Tour to Turkey FACULTY-LED CROSS-CULTURAL TOUR TO TURKEY

Istanbul Grand Bazaar, Cappadocia

DAY 7 CAPPADOCIA Full day in Cappadocia. We will continue to SampleTour Itinerary: explore amazing region which is designated World Heritage Site since 1985. Visit the DAY 1 DEPART FROM USA TO ISTANBUL valleys, the pottery town Avanos, Uchisar, Depart from USA non-stop direct flight with to Istanbul. World famous Goreme Open Air Museum and more. Before dinner we will see a DAY 2 ARRIVE ISTANBUL “Whirling ” show. Your tour guide will meet you after the customs and baggage claim with a sign. Meet and Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. transfer to the hotel for check-in. Your tour guide will give you brief information at th ehotel. (B,L,D) Dinner at the hotel. (D) Cappadocia DAY 3 DAY 8 CAPPADOCIA - - ISTANBUL - POPULAR MONUMENTS Through the spectacular heart of central , drive to the holy city of Konya, one of Full day Istanbul tour to popular sites; the the world’s most ancient cities and Turkey’s most religious site where you visit the shrine Roman Hippodrome Square, Blue of Mevlana, the mystic who inspired the “Whirling ”. On to Antalya, the capital with its beautiful blue tiles then Hagia of the Mediterranean coast, passing through the . Still standing on the Sophia Church, first built by Constantius cliffs that surround Antalya are the ancient city walls and ramparts built by the . In II., and reconstructed by Justinian in the town stands the 13th-century Alaeddin Mosque and ’s Gate, built in honor of the 6th century, one of the world’s greatest Emperor’s visit in A.D.130. The next two nights is at the hotel in Antalya, a city situated on architectural marvels and a designated the Mediterranean Coast. Dinner and overnight in Antalya. (B,L,D) World Heritage site. Topkapi Palace, the Ortaköy, Istanbul Imperial Residential Palace of the Ottoman DAY 9 sultans between the 16th and 19th ANTALYA - UNIVERSITY centuries and the oldest and largest of the remaining palaces in the world. Its displays include This morning, we will visit the Akdeniz priceless world-class collections of jewelry, porcelain and costumes of the sultans. Then visit University campus and meet with Turkish the Grand Bazaar. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) students. Founded in 1982, *Tonight, we will have a COURSE by our tour guide. is an important university with its 17 Faculties, 7 Institutes, 5 Schools, 13 Vocational Schools, DAY 4 ISTANBUL - LOCAL LIFE and 39 Research and Application Centers. In Morning visit to the Asian side of Istanbul. Asian side of Istanbul is less touristic, mostly the afternoon, we will discover local life in residential. We will visit Kadikoy, the modern Bagdat Street and see the local life in Asian side Antalya. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. of Istanbul. We will take public boat back to European side. In the afternoon, we will walk at *Tonight, we will have a Lecture about Turkish the vivid Istiklal Street, where one million people walk a day at weekends. During our walk, Antalya Arts by a local faculty member. (B,L,D) we will see local shops, cafes, restaurants, schools, churches, , etc. We will also visit the Galata Mevlevi Lodge Museum to see the daily life instruments from the Ottoman period. DAY 10 ANTALYA - PERGE - MUSEUM Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D) Drive to the archaeological site of Perge and visit the site known for it’s stadium and great *Tonight, we will have a Lecture about Women’s Role in Turkey by a local faculty member. bath complex. After the lunch visit the award winner museum of Antalya then free time in Antalya. (B,L,D) DAY 5 Bosphorus Boat Tour in Istanbul ISTANBUL - BOSPHORUS DAY 11 ANTALYA - Free time to explore Antalya on your own. (B,D) UNIVERSITY & BOSPHORUS This morning, we will visit the campus DAY 12 ANTALYA - PAMUKKALE of the Bosphorus University (Bogazici Drive to Pamukkale ( Castle). See the white terraces of Pamukkale made of calcium Universitesi). We will meet with some deposits by thousands of years. Proceed to our SPA hotel in Pamukklae for dinner and local Turkish Students. In the afternoon, overnight. (B,L,D) we will have a Bosphorus Boat Tour, and our guide will tell us the history of DAY 13 the buildings. monuments on the Asian PAMUKKALE - SIRINCE - and European shores of Istanbul. Return KUSADASI - COOKING AT A to the hotel for dinner and overnight. LOCAL RESTAURANT (B,D) *Tonight, we will have a Lecture Morning drive to the Village of Sirince with about Turkey & European Union by a its beautiful serene landscapes, vineyards local faculty member. and olive groves. As you walk about the cobblestone streets, visit local wineries DAY 6 - FLY CAPPADOCIA and taste the fruits of their labor. Although Morning pick up from your hotel. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to . Drive the area has been influenced by the influx to Cappadocia, land of unique landscapes and the unusual rock formations called “Fairy Şirince of tourism, the local livelihood still lies in Chimneys”. Early inhabitants carved the soft volcanic rock to create underground dwellings, the farming traditions and local produce that eventually grew to become entire cities where as many as six thousand Christians hid includes , wine and also some of the finest peaches in the country. After the village to escape persecution. Visit famous valleys and an underground city. Proceed to the hotel visit a short cooking course at a local family restaurant and lunch. Aftenoon proceeed to the check-in. Dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) hotel in Kuşadası for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D)

Faculty-Led Cross-Cultural Tour to Turkey FACULTY-LED TOUR MAP

CROSS-CULTURAL TOUR TO TURKEY BLACK SEA ISTANBUL TURKEY PERGAMUM CAPPADOCIA IZMIR ŞİRİNCE

AEGEAN SEA AEGEAN PAMUKKALE EPHESUS KONYA

Temple of Trajan, PERGE Acropolis, Pergamum ANTALYA

DAY 14 EPHESUS - KUSADASI Visit Ephesus, cradle of the early Churches. Visit the ancient site including the Terrace Houses. We will have lunch at a local handmade Carpet Cooperative where we will have a demonstration by local village women. Then, we will visit the Isa Mosque, which is the oldest mosque of Western Turkey. The Imam of the mosque will give a lecture about Islam and the mosque. Return to the hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,L,D) DAY 15 BEACH TIME - KUSADASI Free time at the beach in Kuşadası. Dinner at the hotel (B,D) INCLUDING DAY 16 KUSADASI - IZMIR - UNIVERSITY • International roundtrip Air Tickets between USA - Istanbul VISIT & HOME STAY • Istanbul – Cappadocia domestic flight This morning, we will visit the campus of the 9 September University (Dokuz • 4 Nights at 4 star hotels in Istanbul Eylul Universitesi). We will meet with • 2 Nights at 4 star hotel in Cappadocia some local Turkish Students. Founded • 4 Nights at 4 star hotel in Antalya in 1982 as the second state university in İzmir, after , Dokuz • 1 Night at 4 star hotel in Pamukkale Eylul University is housing over • 3 Nights at 4 star hotel in Kuşadası 60,000. With its diverse opportunities, • 4 Nights HOME STAYS in Izmir (4 star hotels for tour leaders) DEU also accommodated 824 Home Stay international students in the last • Daily breakfasts (B) academic year. Today we will also visit • 18 Dinners at the hotels (D) a textile clothing factory and workshop. See the process of textile products.. Then free time • 8 Lunches (L) in the city and meet Turkish families. Students will stay at local homes instead of hotels, and experience real Turkish life and food. Dinner and overnight at homes. (B,D) • Licensed English Speaking tour guide • Private Boat Tour on the Bosphorus DAY 17 PERGAMUM - IZMIR - HOME STAY Drive to the ancient city of Pergamum, another cultural center of antiquity and one of the • Comprehensive sightseeings as specified in the program seven churches of the Bible. Parchment was invented in Pergamum after cut off the • 3 Special Lectures by local faculty as outlined in the itinerary supply of papyrus. Visit the Acropolis and see the steepest theater of the ancient world. • Lecture by the Imam of a mosque (including Q&A) Lunch at a local kebap restaurant. Then proceed to Asclepion, the old healing center. Back to • Whirling Dervish show in Cappadocia Izmir. Dinner at homes. (B,L,D) • Short cooking course in Şirince DAY18 KARSIYAKA BAZAAR - IZMIR - HOME STAY • Public boat tickets in Istanbul Drive to Izmir, on the shores of a large bay and encircled by mountains. Today, it is third largest city in Turkey. We will visit the Dareo Moreno Street and the Old Elevator where • Public boat tickets in Izmir you can see a panoramic view of the Izmir Bay. We will take the public boat to the other • All Transportation with AC vehicles side of the bay, called Karsiyaka. Karsiyaka is the residential area. Visit the local bazaar which • All Parking fees offers food, clothing and many other items. Back homes, dinner and overnight. (B,D) • All entry fees to the sites & museums mentioned on the program DAY 19 IZMIR - HOME STAY • Tips to hotel staff throughout the tour Visit Izmir and explore the city, Kemeralti Bazaar, local mosques, churches or , and the modern part Alsancak. Dinner and overnight at homes. (B,D) • All local taxes & service charges DAY 20 FLY BACK TO USA Transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to USA via Istanbul. EXCLUDING

• Turkish Visa Fee (to be obtained online before arrival https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ ) • Citizens of ALL countries are responsible for checking their own countries visa regulations for travel • Lunches in Istanbul, Izmir and free days. • Drinks (bottled water included at dinners) • Personal expenses • Tips to tour guides and drives • Travel & Health insurance Kordon, Izmir

Faculty-Led Cross-Cultural Tour to Turkey PAYMENT PROCEDURE: DEPOSIT : FULL PAYMENT :

15 Days prior to departure: You will receive all the travel documents and the e-tickets.

Cancellation Penalty: - 120-90 days prior to departure : No Penalty - 89-60 days prior to departure : 10% - 59-45 days prior to departure : 25% - 44-30 days prior to departure : 50% - 29-15 days prior to departure : 75% - 14 days & After : No refund

Air Cancellation Policy: We will be liable to the airlines standard rules for any name changes, dates changes or cancellations.

Travel Insurance: Travel insurance may be purchased separately at an extra cost. Travel Insurance is a contract between the traveller and the Insurance Company (American Express, or other). To obtain your travel insurance, please call 1-800-TURKIYE and ask for Ms. Ayata.

Turkish Visa: US and Canadian citizens can get the Turkish Visa online before arrival www.evisa.gov.tr Citizens of ALL other countries are responsible for checking their own countries’ visa regulations for travel.

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Faculty-Led Cross-Cultural Tour to Turkey