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Anything is possible! Turkey Travel Centre has a broad range of tours and activities, you will find our most popular tours bellow. If what you have in mind is not listed here, we can always put together an itin- erary to suit your needs. From sailing the Mediterranean on a traditional to an early morning hot air balloon trip in Cap- padocia, exploring UNESCO World Heritage sites or indulge in culture, food and drink. Anything is possible!

Short Tours: 2 to 5 Days Cappadocia Mini Tour 4 Mini Tour 5 Mini Tour 6 Tours to Take You Around Turkey The Quintessence of Turkey 8 Gallipoli Plus Tour 10 Essential Turkey Tour 12 Aegean to Istanbul Tour 14 Best of Turkey Tour 16 Exclusive Turkey Tour 18 Best of Plus Gallipoli Tour 20 Treasures of Turkey Tour 22 Grand Turkey Tour 26 Gulet Cruises of the Aegean, Mediterranean & Greek Islands Mini Cruise 28 -Gokova Cruise 30 Bodrum-Mykonos Cruise 32 - Cruise 34 Boutique Accomodation 36

3 © Turkey Travel Centre Cappadocia Mini Tour Flexible Itinerarie s 2 Days | Cappadocia |

See the best of Cappadocia including the UNESCO cave churches of Goreme, an underground city, ancient monasteries, a Caravanserai of the famous Silk Road and the bizarre Uchisar castle. Highlight of the trip is a sunrise hot air bal- loon ride over the fairy chimneys.

tour itinerary Selime Village and a 13th century Car- avansaray on the Silk Road. Take an evening flight to Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. End of arrangements. DAY 1 - Istanbul to Cappadocia - (L) what’s included Pick up from your hotel for an ear- special features ly morning flight to Cappadocia and - All accommodation as per the itinerary; - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- full day Cappadocia (North) tour. Vis- sengers); it Devrent Valley to see the unique - Professional English speaking guide on tours; - Visit this fantastic region in limited fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag time. (Monks Valley) to see the most inter- - All flight tickets mentioned in the esting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. itinerary and airport transfers; Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; the natural Castle at Uchisar. Over- - All museum and entrance fees night in Cappadocia. where necessary; - Hot air balloon flight over Cappa- DAY 2 - Cappadocia to Istanbul - docia; (B,L) - Wifi available at our hotels; 05:00 Hot air balloon flight. Drive to the - All transfers mentioned in the itiner- take-off site and have a quick snack ary; All local taxes. and safety briefing while watching the Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. balloon inflate. Then you’re off! Soaring what’s not included over fairy chimneys, and dipping low to - International airfares skim cave dwellings. This may be your - Drinks with meals; departure date favourite part of your Turkey trip - it will - Travel Insurance, visas or pass- Every Day. All Year Round. certainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a ports; soft landing with a quick drink, and re- - Tips & personal expenses. turn to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. 09:30 Full Day Cappadocia prices Tour - (South). Visit Derinkuyu Under- in brief For prices, please see price sheet ground City and the beautiful Valley of attached. All tours can be cus- Cappadocia mini tour is designed Ihlara, formerly known as Peristerema. tomized to suit your needs. Please for travelers who have limited time in Explore the famous rock-hewn church- contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- Turkey. es and hike 4 km through the valley. sentative for more information. On the way back, visit monasteries in

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4 © Turkey Travel Centre Ephesus Mini Tour Flexible Itinerarie s 2 Days | Ephesus & Pamukkale |

A combined trip to the historical ruins of Roman Ephesus and the white cotton castle of Pamukkale. Also visit the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her last resting place. Includes an overnight stay in the cosmopolitan resort of Kusadasi. Ephesus mini tour is designed for travelers who have limited time in Turkey. tour itinerary formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequaled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hi- DAY 1 - Istanbul - Ephesus - (L) erapolis with its Basilica, theater, Ro- man bath and Necropolis. PM Trans- 06:00 Pick up from your hotel and fer to Denizli airport after the tour for special features transfer to Istanbul airport. 07:45 Flight your flight toI stanbul. Arrive Istanbul - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- from Istanbul to Izmir. 08:30 Arrive to and transfer to your hotel. End of ar- sengers); Izmir and transfer to Ephesus ancient rangements. - Visit this fantastic region in limited city. 09:30 Full day Ephesus tour. Vis- time. iting: The ruins of the Temple of Arte- what’s included mis, one of the seven ancient won- ders of the world. Then visit Ephesus - All accommodation as per the Ancient City, the best-preserved Gre- itinerary; co-Roman city in the world. Here you - Professional English speaking will explore the Agora, Odeon, Cu- guide on tours; rettes Street, Celsius Library, Hadrian - Full day guided tours mentioned in Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theater the itinerary; & Marble Street. After a lunch break - All transportation & transfers as depart for the House of Virgin Mary mentioned in the itinerary; and visit the chapel where she is said - All domestic flights mentioned in Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. to have spent her last days. At the end the itinerary; of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Ku- - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; sadasi. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. - All museum and entrance fees departure date where necessary; DAY 2 - Pamukkale - Istanbul - (B,L) - Wifi available at our hotel; Every Day. All Year Round. 09:00 After breakfast, depart for - All local taxes & no hidden costs! Pamukkale tour. Fully Guided Pamukkale Tour. Pamukkale is an what’s not included prices extraordinary natural wonder. The - International airfare & taxes; For prices, please see price sheet calcium waters rise from the ground - Visits and services not mentioned attached. All tours can be cus- at a temperature of 35C and tumble in program; tomized to suit your needs. Please down the mountain from a height - Travel insurance; contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- of 100 meters, forming a myriad of - Personal expenses; sentative for more information. pools. Cream-colored stalactites are - Gratuities to the guide and driver. - Visa fee. All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information.

5 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Istanbul Mini Tour Flexible Itinerarie s 5 Days | Istanbul |

Explore the former capital of the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Visit the UNESCO listed Old City, shop in the Grand Bazaar and visit the last palace of the Ottoman rulers. Free time is also given for a Turkish bath or souvenir shopping.

tour itinerary Includes dinner and drop-off back at your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 4 - Bosphorus & Two Conti- nents Tour - (B,L) DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul Enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat. Visit Pick up from the airport and transfer the Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Pal- special features to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istan- ace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- bul. Hill. Overnight stay in Istanbul. sengers); DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) DAY 5 - Istanbul - End - (B) - Fully flexible tour. We can amend this tour if need be. Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Pick up from the hotel according to Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Ba- your flight schedule and transfer to zaar and Topkapi Palace (harem not the airport. departure date included). Overnight stay in Istanbul. Every Day. All Year Round. DAY 3 - Free day - (B,D) what’s included - All accommodation as per the Free day for wandering the street s of itinerary; the Old City, getting lost in the Grand prices - Professional English speaking Bazaar or taking a leisurely Turkish For prices, please see price sheet guide on tours; bath in an historic hamam. Play back- attached. All tours can be cus- - Full day guided tours mentioned in gammon and drink tea, or travel into tomized to suit your needs. Please the itinerary; the New City around Istiklal Street to contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- - All transportation & transfers; experience Istanbul the way the locals sentative for more information. - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; do. 19:45 - Evening pickup from your - Turkish Night show & dinner; hotel for a Turkish Night Show. A fun- - All museum and entrance fees filled evening watching belly dancers, where necessary; traditional folk dancing and music on - Wifi available at all our hotels; old-fashioned Turkish instruments. - All local taxes & no hidden costs! what’s not included whirling dervishes live - International airfare & taxes; - Visits and services not mentioned in program; - Travel insurance; - Personal expenses; - Gratuities to the guide and driver. Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. - Visa fee.

MYSTERIOUS, enchanting, unbelievable, breath- taking – no, not a description of Turkey, albeit that is correct – no, the words adequately describe the other alluring attraction of tourists to Turkey – it’s Whirling Dervishes. Often used as a quote across the world for people in a mad spin, or doing vari- ous jobs at once, the very original Whirling (...) 6 *Find more information in our blog: turkeytravelcentre.com/blog/ © Turkey Travel Centre

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the quintessence of turkey 5 Days | Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

Five days to explore the best of Turkey’s main attractions and historical sites includ- ing the Roman ruins of Ephesus, cotton cliffs of Pamukkale and the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia.

On the way back, visit monasteries tour itinerary in a cave hotel in Cappadocia. in Selime Village and a 13th century DAY 4 - Cappadocia with Balloon Caravansaray on the Silk Road. After Flight - (B,L) the tour, transfer to airport for your flight back to Istanbul. On arrival, DAY 1 - Ephesus Tour by Flight - (L) 05:00 Hot air balloon flight Drive to the take-off site and have a quick pick up from the airport and transfer Pick up from your Istanbul hotel & snack and safety briefing while to your hotel. early morning airport transfer for your watching the balloon inflate. Then flight to Izmir. Then visit the ruins of you’re off! Soaring over fairy chim- Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. the , one of the neys, and dipping low to skim cave seven ancient wonders of the world. dwellings. This may be your favou- Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the rite part of your Turkey trip - it will best-preserved Greco-Roman city certainly be unforgettable. Celebrate in the world. Here you will explore a soft landing with a quick drink, the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, and return to your hotel for breakfast Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand around 8.30am. Full Day Cappado- Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch cia Tour - (North) Visit Zelve open air break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, museum, which once housed one where she is thought to have spent of the largest communities in the her final years. Overnight stay in Ku- region. Visit Devrent Valley to see sadasi. the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to DAY 2 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see the Morning drive to Pamukkale, then most interesting mushroom-shaped lunch. In the afternoon, tour the pinnacles. Visit Goreme Open-Air ‘Cotton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as Museum and the natural Castle at you may have time to swim in the Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappado- Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also cia. visit the ancient ruins of the City of DAY 5 - Cappadocia South Tour - Hierapolis with its theatre and Ne- (B,L) cropolis. Overnight in Pamukkale. Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). DAY 3 - Pamukkale - Cappadocia Visit Derinkuyu Underground City - (B) and the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, Morning flight to Cappadocia (via formerly known as Peristerema. Ex- Istanbul.) Free afternoon exploring plore the famous rock-hewn church- the cave town of Goreme. Overnight es and hike 4 km through the valley.

8 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief Five days to explore the best of Tur- key’s main attractions and historical sites including the Roman ruins of Ephesus, cotton cliffs of Pamukkale and the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia.

Flexible Itineraries what’s included what’s not included special features - All accommodation as per the - International airfares; Explore the most attractive regions itinerary; - Drinks with meals; in Turkey. Tour the ruins of Ephesus, - Professional English speaking - Travel Insurance, visas or pass- visit the antique pool in Pamukkale guide on tours; ports; and fly over Cappadocia’s lunar land- - All flight tickets mentioned in the - Tips & personal expenses. scape. itinerary; - Airport transfers; - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; - Hot air balloon flight over Cappa- docia; - Wifi available at our hotels; - All local taxes. departure date Every Day. All Year Round. Choose TTC - without a doubt! prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

Using TTC for the 1st time, I was a bit appre- hensive as to how it all would work out. Did not have to worry about a thing. The organisation of the tour still has me baffled as to how they do it. Everything went like clockwork, without me doing a thing. The service and quality (...) Sue T., Western Australia, 17-09-2014 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

9 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Gallipoli Plus Tour 7 Days | Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Ephesus - Pamukkale |

A tour of the most prominent attractions of the North Aegean coast, includ- ing Gallipoli, the white cotton castle of Pamukkale, the ancient Roman ruins of Ephesus and the UNESCO World Heritage site of Troy. Also on the Agenda is exploration of the old and historic part of Istanbul.

tour itinerary DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul DAY 5 - Ephesus Tour - (B,L) Pick up from the airport and transfer Visit the ruins of the Temple of Arte- to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istan- mis, one of the seven ancient won- bul. ders of the world. Then visit Ephesus DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) Ancient City, the best-preserved Gre- Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue co-Roman city in the world. Here Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Ro- not included). Overnight stay in Istan- man Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble bul. Street. After a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is DAY 3 - Gallipoli Tour - (B,L) thought to have spent her final years. Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsu- Overnight stay in Kusadasi. la. Hear expert information from a DAY 6 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War Museum, the intended landing place Morning drive to Pamukkale, then at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- where the Dawn Service is held year- ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you ly. Also visit the NZ Memorial at Chu- may have time to swim in the Antique nuk Bair, the Australian Memorial at Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis as well. Overnight in Canakkale. with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- night in Pamukkale. DAY 4 - Troy & Pergamon Tour - DAY 7 - Istanbul - End - (B) (B,L) Morning flight to Istanbul. Transfer to Morning tour of the ruins of the an- hotel or sea port to meet your cruise cient cities of Troy. Lunch break. In in Istanbul. the afternoon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at the beautiful ruins of Per- gamon on the way. These stunning ruins, beautifully located on a hill top, demonstrate that the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among the most talented in the Hellenistic world. Overnight in Kusadasi. Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

10 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief Brief tour covering Western Turkey and Gallipoli.

Flexible Itineraries what’s included what’s not included special features - All accommodation as per the - International airfares; You can customize this trip with itinerary; - Drinks with meals; additional days! Slow the pace - Professional English speaking - Travel Insurance, visas or pass- with rest days in locations of your guide on tours; ports; choice, or add additional sightsee- - All flight tickets mentioned in the - Tips & personal expenses. ing days along the route. Hotels itinerary; can also be upgraded. Anything is - All airport transfers mentioned in possible! the itinerary; - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; - Wifi available at all our hotels; - All local taxes. departure date OUR ENJOYABLE TIME Every Day. All Year Round. prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

What a pleasure it was to deal with a company who never missed a beat in organizing a fantastic holiday for us. Your tour guides were extremely informative and interesting. I would not hesitate to recommend you to others. We had the most enjoyable time travelling in Turkey and can’t wait to come back again. LINDA KING, Doha, Qatar - 03-08-2014 *find more testiomonials on-line.

11 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Essential Turkey Tour 7 Days | Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

One of our most popular tours that visits all major attractions in Turkey includ- ing exotic Istanbul, the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia and the white cotton castle of Pamukkale.

tour itinerary ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you ter the tour, transfer to the airport for may have time to swim in the Antique your flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the in Istanbul. ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis DAY 7 - Istanbul - End - (B) DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- night in Pamukkale. Pick up from the hotel according to Pick up from the airport and transfer your flight schedule and transfer to to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istan- DAY 5 - Pamukkale to Cappadocia the airport. bul. by Flight - (B) DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) Transfer to the airport for your morn- Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue ing flight from Pamukkale to Cap- Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand padocia (via Istanbul.) On arrival, Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon. not included). Overnight stay in Istan- Overnight stay in Cappadocia. bul. DAY 6 - Cappadocia North Tour with DAY 3 - Ephesus Tour by Flight - Balloon Flight - (B,L) (B,L) 05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cap- Early morning airport transfer for your padocia (optional - 150 Euro sur- flight to Izmir. Then visit the ruins of charge applies). Hotel pickup, then the Temple of Artemis, one of the a quick snack and safety briefing. seven ancient wonders of the world. Watching the balloon inflate, then Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the you’re off! Soaring over fairy chim- best-preserved Greco-Roman city in neys, and dipping low to skim cave the world. Here you will explore the dwellings. This may be your favourite Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadri- part of your Turkey trip - it will certain- an Temple, Roman Baths, Grand ly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch landing with a quick drink, and return break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, to your hotel for breakfast around where she is thought to have spent 8.30am. Full Day Cappadocia Tour - her final years. Overnight stay in Ku- (North). Visit Devrent Valley to see the sadasi. unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pas- abag (Monks Valley) to see the most DAY 4 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) interesting mushroom-shaped pinna- Morning drive to Pamukkale, then cles. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- and the natural Castle at Uchisar. Af- Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

12 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This small group tour is specially designed for travelers with limited time in Turkey and no desire to take an overnight bus! The tour visits the main highlights of Turkey, but you don’t feel like you’re on a whirlwind group tour.

Flexible Itineraries what’s included what’s not included special features - All accommodation as per the - International airfares & taxes; - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- itinerary; - Optional balloon flight over Cappa- sengers); - Professional English speaking docia; - Can be extended or customized; guide on tours; - Visits and services not mentioned - Can add balloon flight over Cap- - Full day guided tours mentioned in in program; padocia; the itinerary; - Travel insurance; - Can add Gallipoli extension. - All flight tickets mentioned in the - Personal expenses; itinerary; - Gratuities to the guide and driver; * This tour is also offered as a pri- - All transportation & transfers; - Visa fee. vate tour! Ask for details. - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; - Wifi available at all our hotels; - All local taxes & no hidden costs!. departure date OUR EXPERIENCE Every Day. All Year Round. prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

I just cannot express to you how thrilled we were with our Turkey experience. It went beyond all our expectations - with the guides, the accommodation, the meals etc. so I really commend you on your staff and organisation. AUSTRALIAN TOUR GROUP, Melbourne, 24-04-2014 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

13 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Aegean to Istanbul Tour 7 Days | Pamukkale - Ephesus - Pergamon - Troy - Gallipoli - Istanbul |

Explore all major attractions on the Aegean coast of Turkey. Be inspired by the mag- nificent buildings of Istanbul left behind by the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Tour the historical Gallipoli peninsula, the UNESCO site of Troy and visit the natural beauty landmark of Pamukkale. Also includes a full day at the Roman ruins of Ephesus.

tour itinerary DAY 1 - Bodrum/Marmaris/Fethiye ins, beautifully located on a hill-top, or Gocek to Pamukkale - (D) demonstrate that the architects and sculptors of Pergamon were among Disembark from your cruise. Your the most talented in the Hellenistic driver will collect you from the port world. Continue on to tour the ruins and in your own vehicle, drive you of the ancient cities of Troy. Overnight (4.5 hours) to Pamukkale. Free af- in Canakkale. ternoon in Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale. DAY 5 - Gallipoli Tour - (B,L) DAY 2 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L) Today, tour the battlefields, memori- als and museum of Gallipoli. Visit the Free morning. Join a tour group for Kabatepe War Museum, the intended lunch, and then tour the travertine landing place at Brighton Beach, and pools of the white ‘Cotton Castle.’ Anzac Cove where the Dawn Service Also visit the ruins at Hierapolis. Lat- is held each year. Also visit the NZ er, drive on to Kusadasi. Overnight in Memorial at Chunuk Bair, the Austra- Kusadasi. lian Memorial at Lone Pine, and the DAY 3 - Ephesus Tour - (B,L) Turkish Memorial as well. Later, drive Visit the ruins of the Temple of Arte- back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istan- mis, one of the seven ancient won- bul. ders of the world. Then visit Ephesus DAY 6 - Old City Tour - (B,L) Ancient City, the best-preserved Gre- Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue co-Roman city in the world. Here Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem Celsius Library, Hadrian Temple, Ro- not included). Overnight stay in Istan- man Baths, Grand Theatre & Marble bul. Street. After a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is DAY 7 - Istanbul - End - (B) thought to have spent her final years. Pick up from the hotel according to Overnight stay in Kusadasi. your flight schedule and transfer to DAY 4 - Pergamon & Troy Tour - the airport. (B,L) Drive north from Kusadasi, stopping at the beautiful ruins of Pergam- on on the way. These stunning ru- Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

14 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This tour is specially designed for travelers with limited time in Turkey and no desire to take an overnight bus! The tour visits the main high- lights of Turkey, but you don’t feel like you’re on a whirlwind group tour.

Flexible Itineraries what’s included what’s not included special features - All accommodation as per the - International airfares & taxes; - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- itinerary; - Visits and services not mentioned sengers); - Professional English speaking in program; - Can be extended or customized. guide on tours; - Travel insurance; - Full day guided tours mentioned in - Personal expenses; * This tour is also offered as a pri- the itinerary; - Gratuities to the guide and driver; vate tour! Ask for details. - All transportation & transfers; - Visa fee. - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; - Wifi available at all our hotels; - All local taxes & no hidden costs! departure date Every Day. All Year Round. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

Exceptional service!! Satisfaction guaran- teed.Turkey Travel Centre tailored our needs Explicitly. From the moment we landed in Turkey excellent service started. Everything was organized.Customer service is their main priority which is seldom to see this time. (...) MOREYFEL, Australia, 02-09-2013 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

15 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com best of turkey tour 9 Days | Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

Nine days to explore the best of Turkey’s main attractions and historical sites including the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the centre of old Constantinople, and the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia. Swim in the pool of at Pamukkale and enjoy the tranquillity of the house of the Virgin Mary.

tour itinerary break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, 8.30am. Full Day Cappadocia Tour - where she is thought to have spent (North). Visit Zelve open air museum, her final years. Overnight stay in Ku- which once housed one of the largest sadasi. communities in the region. Vis- DAY 5 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) it Devrent Valley to see the unique DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag Morning drive to Pamukkale, then Pick up from the airport (or cruise (Monks Valley) to see the most inter- lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- port) and transfer to your hotel. Over- esting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you night stay in Istanbul. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and may have time to swim in the Antique the natural Castle at Uchisar. Over- DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the night stay in Cappadocia. Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- DAY 8 - Cappadocia South Tour - Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (harem night in Pamukkale. Istanbul - (B,L) not included). Overnight stay in Istan- DAY 6 - Pamukkale to Cappadocia Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). bul. by Flight (B) Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, for- DAY 3 - Bosphorus & Two Conti- Transfer to the airport for your morn- merly known as Peristerema. Explore nents Tour - (B,L) ing flight from Pamukkale to Cap- the famous rock-hewn churches and padocia (via Istanbul.) On arrival, Visit the Spice Bazaar, enjoy the Bos- hike 4 km through the valley. On the transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon. phorus by Boat, Dolmabahce Palace, way back, visit monasteries in Se- Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. lime Village and a 13th century Cara- Overnight stay in Istanbul. DAY 7 - Cappadocia North Tour with vansaray on the Silk Road. After the DAY 4 - Ephesus Tour by Flight - Balloon Flight - (B,L) tour, transfer to airport for your flight back to Istanbul. Overnight stay in Is- 05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cap- (B,L) tanbul. Early morning airport transfer for your padocia (optional - 150 Euro sur- flight to Izmir. Then visit the ruins of charge applies). Hotel pickup, then DAY 9 - Istanbul - Goodbye - (B) the Temple of Artemis, one of the a quick snack and safety briefing. Pick up from the hotel according to Watching the balloon inflate, then your flight (or cruise) schedule and seven ancient wonders of the world. you’re off! Soaring over fairy chim- transfer to the airport (or cruise port). Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the neys, and dipping low to skim cave best-preserved Greco-Roman city in dwellings. This may be your favourite the world. Here you will explore the part of your Turkey trip - it will certain- Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadri- ly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft an Temple, Roman Baths, Grand landing with a quick drink, and return Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch to your hotel for breakfast around

16 © Turkey Travel Centre best of turkey tour All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief 9 Days | Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia | This tour is specially designed for travelers with limited time in Turkey and no desire to take an overnight bus! The tour visits the main high- lights of Turkey, but you don’t feel like you’re on a whirlwind group tour.

Flexible Itineraries

what’s included what’s not included special features - All accommodation as per the - International airfares & taxes; - Small group tour (up to 18 pas- itinerary; - Optional balloon flight over Cappa- sengers); - Professional English speaking docia; - Can be extended or customized; guide on tours; - Visits and services not mentioned - Can add balloon flight over Cap- - Full day guided tours mentioned in in program; padocia; the itinerary; - Travel Insurance; - Can add Gallipoli extension. - All flight tickets mentioned in the - Personal expenses; itinerary; - Gratuities to the guide and driver; *This tour is also offered as a pri- - All transportation & transfers; - Visa fee. vate tour! Ask for details. - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; - Wifi available at all our hotels; AMAZING LITERATURE TOUR - All local taxes & no hidden costs!. departure date Every Day. All Year Round. WONDERFUL TOUR

prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information. Just had a great day in Istanbul with TTC. Our cruise arrived at the Istanbul port and our guide was ready waiting for us as we exit the gates. Our guide Sevgy (I am sorry if I mis- spelled her name!) was fantastic!!!! St Sophia was closed so we were taken to the basilica cistern, which was a gem. We definetly rec- *find more testiomonialsThankyou on-line. for organising such a wonderful tour for us in Turkey. We enjoyed the whole experience so much. A wonderful country to travel in, it lived up to all our expectations. It all ran like clockwork. The guides were great. We really appreciated their knowledge, and we particularly enjoyed our visit to Panakkule and Ephesus (...) H. DILLON, Australia,18-06-2014

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17 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Exclusive Turkey Tour 9 Days | Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

This tour aims to provide comfort and luxury while you visit the major attrac- tions of Turkey. Explore the old part of Istanbul dating from the Ottoman and Byzantine empires. Also enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon trip in Cappadocia and the natural spa spring waters of stunning Pamukkale.

tour itinerary ica Cistern and the Grand Bazaar. the terrace. Afternoon cooking class Overnight stay in Istanbul. available - please ask. Overnight stay DAY 4 - Private Ephesus Tour - (B,L) in Cappadocia. Early morning airport transfer for your DAY 7 - Private Cappadocia North DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul flight toI zmir. Then visit the ruins of Tour with Balloon Flight - (B,L) Pick up from the airport and transfer the Temple of Artemis, one of the 05:00 Hot air balloon flight over to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istan- seven ancient wonders of the world. Cappadocia (deluxe balloon flight). bul. Then visit Ephesus Ancient City, the Drive to the take-off site and have a DAY 2 - Private Old City Tour - (B,L) best-preserved Greco-Roman city in quick snack and safety briefing while the world. Here you will explore the watching the balloon inflate. Then With your own private guide visit the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, Hadri- you’re off! Soaring over fairy chim- Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Top- an Temple, Roman Baths, Grand neys, and dipping low to skim cave kapi Palace (including the harem), Theatre & Marble Street. After a dwellings. This may be your favourite and the Turkish & Islamic Arts Muse- lunch break, visit the House of Virgin part of your Turkey trip - it will certain- um. Overnight stay in Istanbul. Mary, where she is thought to have ly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft DAY 3 - Private Bosphorus & More spent her final years. Overnight stay landing with a quick drink, and return - (B,L) in Kusadasi. to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. With your own guide, visit the Spice DAY 5 - Private Pamukkale Tour - Bazaar and then enjoy (B,L,D) Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (North). Visit Devrent Valley to see the unique a 2-hour Morning drive to Pamukkale, then fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag Bospho- lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- (Monks Valley) to see the most inter- rus cruise. ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you esting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Take a may have time to swim in the Antique Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and leisurely Pool (included in price.) Also visit the the natural Castle at Uchisar. Over- lunch, then ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis night stay in Cappadocia. visit Haghia with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- Sophia Mu- night in Pamukkale. DAY 8 - Private Cappadocia South seum, the Tour - Istanbul - (B,L) Basil- DAY 6 - Pamukkale to Cappadocia by Flight - (B) Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). Visit Derinkuyu Underground City Morning flight from Pamuk- and the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, for- kale to Cappadocia (via Istan- merly known as Peristerema. Explore bul.) Free afternoon to soak up your the famous rock-hewn churches and wonderful hotel and the views form hike 4 km through the valley. On the

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way back, visit monasteries in Se- special features lime Village and a 13th century Cara- what’s included - Featuring the incomparable vansaray on the Silk Road. After the - All accommodation in luxury hotels, Museum Hotel in Cappadocia and tour, transfer to airport for your flight including the incomparable Museum a longer hot air balloon flight with back to Istanbul. Overnight stay in Is- Hotel in Cappadocia; fewer people in the basket. tanbul. - All flight tickets mentioned in the itinerary; - Enjoy luxury, hand-picked, bou- DAY 9 - Istanbul - End - (B) - All transfers and transport men- tique hotels. Includes your own Pick up from the hotel according to tioned, by private luxury vehicle; private guides, drivers and luxury your flight schedule and transfer to - All tours conducted with private vehicles. the airport guide, own vehicle and driver. 90 minute, deluxe hot air balloon flight; - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. - All museum and entrance fees where necessary; departure date - All local taxes. Every Day. All Year Round. what’s not included - International airfares; WE LOVED THE WHOLE EXPERIENCE prices - Drinks with meals; For prices, please see price sheet - Travel Insurance, visas or pass- attached. All tours can be cus- ports; tomized to suit your needs. Please - Tips & personal expenses. contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

Our trip was well organised, the drivers were punctual, the hotels were interesting and comfort- able, the guides spoke fluent English, were knowl- edgable, professional and good company. TTC did everything that was outlined in our itinerary. I would happily recommend this travel centre. (...) SUE & BRUNO, Australia, 16-05-2012 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

19 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Best of Plus Gallipoli Tour 11 Days | Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

Visit the historical Gallipoli peninsula and more on this 11 day organized tour. Be wowed at the lunar landscape and cave churches of Cappadocia. Enjoy the natural spa waters of the white cotton castle called Pamukkale and enjoy tour- ing the ancient Roman ruins of Ephesus.

cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the after- ing flight from Pamukkale to Cap- noon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at padocia (via Istanbul.) On arrival, the beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon. way. These stunning ruins, beautifully Overnight stay in Cappadocia. DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul located on a hill top, demonstrate that DAY 9 - Cappadocia North Tour with the architects and sculptors of Perga- Pick up from the airport and transfer to mon were among the most talented in Balloon Flight - (B,L) your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. the Hellenistic world. Overnight in Ku- 005:00 Hot air balloon flight over DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) sadasi. Cappadocia. (Optional; EUR150 sur- charge applies). Hotel pickup, then DAY 6 - Ephesus Tour - (B,L) Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue a quick snack and safety briefing. Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Ba- Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, Watching the balloon inflate, then zaar and Topkapi Palace (harem not one of the seven ancient wonders of you’re off! Soaring over fairy chim- included). Overnight stay in Istanbul. the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient neys, and dipping low to skim cave DAY 3 - Bosphorus & Two Conti- City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman dwellings. This may be your favourite nents Tour - (B,L) city in the world. Here you will explore part of your Turkey trip - it will cer- the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, tainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a Enjoy the Bosphorus by boat. Visit the Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand soft landing with a quick drink, and Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch return to your hotel for breakfast Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, around 8.30am. Full Day Cappado- Overnight stay in Istanbul. where she is thought to have spent her cia Tour - (North). Visit Zelve open air DAY 4 - Gallipoli Tour - (B,L) final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. museum, which once housed one of Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsu- DAY 7 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) the largest communities in the region. Visit Devrent Valley to see the unique la. Hear expert information from a Morning drive to Pamukkale, then local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- (Monks Valley) to see the most inter- Museum, the intended landing place ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove esting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. may have time to swim in the Antique Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and where the Dawn Service is held each Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the year. Also visit the NZ Memorial at the natural Castle at Uchisar. Over- ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis night stay in Cappadocia. Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial night in Pamukkale. DAY 10 - Cappadocia South Tour - as well. Overnight in Canakkale. Istanbul - (B,L) DAY 8 - Pamukkale to Cappadocia DAY 5 - Troy & Pergamon Tour - by Flight - (B) Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). (B,L) Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and Transfer to the airport for your morn- Morning tour of the ruins of the ancient the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, former-

20 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief Due to popular request! This tour has the no-nonsense efficiency of our Best of Turkey tour, but includes Gal- lipoli and Troy as well.

Flexible Itineraries ly known as Peristerema. Explore the what’s included special features famous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 km through the valley. On the way - All accommodation as per the Great for Australians and Kiwis. We back, visit monasteries in Selime Vil- itinerary; can add days or tailor this one to lage and a 13th century Caravansaray - Professional English speaking your preference. Great hotel selec- on the Silk Road. After the tour, transfer guide on tours; tion. to airport for your flight back to Istan- - All flight tickets mentioned in the bul. Overnight stay in Istanbul. itinerary; - All airport transfers mentioned in DAY 11 - Istanbul - End - (B) the itinerary; Pick up from the hotel according to - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; your flight schedule and transfer to - All museum and entrance fees the airport. where necessary; - All local taxes; Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. - Wifi available at all our hotels. departure date what’s not included Every Day. All Year Round. - International airfares; - Drinks with meals; EXCEEDED ALL OF MY EXPECTATIONS - Travel insurance, visas or pass- prices ports; - Tips & personal expenses; For prices, please see price sheet - One hour hot air balloon flight over attached. All tours can be cus- Cappadocia (150 Euros p.p. extra). tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information.

Our tour of Turkey with the Turkey Travel Centre exceeded all of my expectations. I was thrilled to find a professional and reliable agency who was more than happy to create a custom experience for our group. Each destination was well thought out to meet the interests of our group. (...) CHANDRA CROWE, Victoria, BC, 07-05-2013 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

21 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Treasures of Turkey Tour 13 Days | Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Pergamon - Ephesus -Pamukkale - Cappadocia |

A tour aimed at providing comfortable travel and quality hotels. Itinerary visits Turkey’s main attractions including Gallipoli, the old part of Istanbul, and stun- ning Pamukkale, known as the Cotton Castle.

tour itinerary noon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at hotel. Free afternoon. Overnight stay in the beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the Cappadocia. way. These stunning ruins, beautifully DAY 9 - Cappadocia North Tour with located on a hill top, demonstrate that Balloon Flight - (B,L) the architects and sculptors of Perga- DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul mon were among the most talented in 05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cap- Pick up from the airport and transfer to the Hellenistic world. Overnight in Ku- padocia. Hotel pickup, then a quick your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul. sadasi. snack and safety briefing. Watching the balloon inflate, then you’re off! DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) DAY 6 - Ephesus Tour - (B,L) Soaring over fairy chimneys, and dip- Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, ping low to skim cave dwellings. This Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Ba- one of the seven ancient wonders of may be your favourite part of your Tur- zaar and Topkapi Palace (harem not the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient key trip - it will certainly be unforget- included). Overnight stay in Istanbul. City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman table. Celebrate a soft landing with a city in the world. Here you will explore quick drink, and return to your hotel DAY 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, for breakfast around 8.30am. Full Day Tour - (B,L) Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Cappadocia Tour - (North) Visit Zelve Enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat. Visit the Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch open air museum, which once housed Spice Bazaar, Dolmabahce Palace, break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, one of the largest communities in the Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. where she is thought to have spent her region. Visit Devrent Valley to see the Overnight stay in Istanbul. final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pas- DAY 7 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) abag (Monks Valley) to see the most DAY 4 - Gallipoli Tour - (B,L) interesting mushroom-shaped pinna- Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsu- Morning drive to Pamukkale, then cles. Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum la. Hear expert information from a lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- and the natural Castle at Uchisar. Over- local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you night stay in Cappadocia. Museum, the intended landing place may have time to swim in the Antique at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the DAY 10 - Cappadocia South Tour - where the Dawn Service is held each ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis (B,L) year. Also visit the NZ Memorial at with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South). Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial night in Pamukkale. Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial DAY 8 - Pamukkale to Cappadocia by the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, former- as well. Overnight in Canakkale. Flight - (B) ly known as Peristerema. Explore the DAY 5 - Troy & Pergamon Tour - (B,L) famous rock-hewn churches and hike Transfer to the airport for your morning 4 km through the valley. On the way Morning tour of the ruins of the ancient flight from Pamukkale to Cappadocia back, visit monasteries in Selime Vil- cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the after- (via Istanbul.) On arrival, transfer to your

22 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This is a high quality tour. It uses high quality, boutique hotels, private car transfers and the best guides. It in- cludes a hot air balloon flight from pos- sibly the best balloon company in Cap- padocia. You won’t be disappointed.

lage and a 13th century Caravansaray what’s included on the Silk Road. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. - All accommodation as per the Flexible itinerary; Itineraries DAY 11 - Cappadocia to Istanbul - - Professional English speaking (B,D) guide; Morning flight back to Istanbul. Trans- - Full day tours mentioned in the special features fer to your hotel and 19:45 Pick up itinerary; - Private transfers; from your hotel for Turkish Night Show - All flight tickets mentioned in the - Two full day tours and a half day in Istanbul (dinner included). Watch itinerary; free in Cappadocia, so you’re not a spectacular floor show of famous - All transportation & transfers; rushed; belly-dancers, traditional live Anatolian - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; - Includes 2 flights, so you gain a Folklore Groups featuring popular mu- - Balloon flight over Cappadocia; whole day and a half for additional sical instruments and Turkish singers. - Turkish night show & dinner; sight seeing over the coach tours; Overnight stay in Istanbul. - All museum and entrance fees; - Can be extended with free days / - All local taxes; add-ons. DAY 12 - Free day - (B) - Wifi available at all our hotels Free day for wandering the streets of no hidden costs! the Old City, getting lost in the Grand Bazaar or taking a leisurely Turkish what’s not included departure date bath in an historic hamam. Play back- - International airfare & taxes; Every Day. All Year Round. gammon and drink tea, or travel into - Visits and services not mentioned the New City around Istiklal Street to in program; experience Istanbul the way the locals - Travel insurance; - Personal expenses; do. Overnight in Istanbul. çok tesekkür ederim!* - Optional gratuities to the guide and DAY 13 - Istanbul - End - (B) driver; Pick up from the hotel according to - Visa fee. your flight schedule and transfer to the airport. prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information. Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

Many thanks for putting together the incredible journey I had for two memorable weeks of Turkey in July. So many wonderful experiences I don’t know where to start. I learned so much. The per sonable guides successfully transferred their en- thusiasm, respect and knowledge of history (...)- MARC S.,New York, USA, 17-07-2014 *Thank you! Find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

23 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com Grand Turkey Tour 19 Days | Istanbul - Gallipoli - Pergamon - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Gulet Cruise (Marmaris - Fethiye) - Kas - - Cappadocia | Cruise the Turkish Riviera and explore highlighted attractions on the Aegean and Mediterranean coasts as well as the central Anatolian region, known as the cradle between East and West. Enjoy hot air balloon trips, explore ancient ruins, and see the most amazing scenery, rarely featured in guidebooks about Turkey.

tour itinerary in Istanbul. DAY 8 - Pamukkale Tour - (B,L,D) DAY 5 - Gallipoli Tour - (B,L) Morning drive to Pamukkale, then lunch. In the afternoon, tour the ‘Cot- Drive south to the Gallipoli Peninsu- ton Castle.’ Bring swimwear as you la. Hear expert information from a DAY 1 - Arrival in Istanbul may have time to swim in the Antique local guide. Visit the Kabatepe War Pick up from the airport (or port) and Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the Museum, the intended landing place transfer to your hotel. Overnight stay in ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis at Brighton Beach and Anzac Cove Istanbul. with its theatre and Necropolis. Over- where the Dawn Service is held each night in Pamukkale. DAY 2 - Old City Tour - (B,L) year. Also visit the NZ Memorial at Visit Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Chunuk Bair, the Australian Memorial DAY 9 - Pamukkale to Marmaris to Mosque, the Hippodrome, Grand Ba- at Lone Pine, and the Turkish Memorial Join Cruise - (B,D) as well. Overnight in Canakkale. zaar and Topkapi Palace (harem not Private car transfer for 3 hours to join included). Overnight stay in Istanbul. DAY 6 - Troy & Pergamon Tour - (B,L) your Blue Voyage mini cruise on a DAY 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents Morning tour of the ruins of the ancient wooden gulet. Traditionally used for Tour - (B,L) cities of Troy. Lunch break. In the after- trawling and sponge fishing, the cruise noon, drive to Kusadasi, stopping at the boat has been refurbished for cruis- Enjoy the Bosphorus by Boat. beautiful ruins of Pergamon on the way. ing. It has simple plumbing and small Visit the Spice Bazaar, Dolma- These stunning ruins, beautifully located cabins, but ample deck space for sun- bahce Palace, Bosphorus on a hill top, demonstrate that the archi- bathing. Food is freshly prepared on Bridge and Camlica Hill. Over- tects and sculptors of Pergamon were board, and all you need to do is marvel night stay in Istanbul. among the most talented in the Hellenis- at the blue of the Meditarranean, swim, DAY 4 - Free day - (B) tic world. Overnight in Kusadasi. snooze and snorkel. This is the BEST way to experience the Mediterranean. Free day for wandering the DAY 7 - Ephesus Tour - (B,L) The boarding starts at 15:30 from Mar- streets of the Old City, getting Visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, maris Harbour. Guests who arrive early lost in the Grand Bazaar or one of the seven ancient wonders of may leave their luggage at our office. taking a leisurely Turkish the world. Then visit Ephesus Ancient On the first day, the service starts on bath in an historic ham- City, the best-preserved Greco-Roman the boat with dinner and overnight stay am. Play backgam- city in the world. Here you will explore in Marmaris Port. Marmaris which was mon and drink tea, the Agora, Odeon, Celsius Library, built upon one of the antique Karian or travel into the Hadrian Temple, Roman Baths, Grand cities called Phyckos, has been under New City around Is- Theatre & Marble Street. After a lunch the rule of many different civilizations. tiklal Street to experi- break, visit the House of Virgin Mary, The most valuable work of art that you ence Istanbul the way where she is thought to have spent her can see today is Marmaris Castle dat- the locals do. Overnight final years. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. ing from 1577. There is also a mosque

24 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This tour is for discerning travellers with some time. The tour hits the highlights, including 3 night Med cruise on wood- en sailboat, a stay in the gorgeous town of Kas and plenty of time in Cappadocia. This is one of our own, tailored itin- eraries - so you get all the convenience of a small group tour. Daily Guaranteed Departure! (Available between 26 April & 30 October). You can amend this itinerary as you wish. Number of participants is usually limited to 18 passengers. Having said this, we almost always upgrade the Old City tours to a private tour, given the importance of sites. We have about 12 people limit for Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia tours. Note that we mainly use Merdeces Sprinter or similar tour buses with our tours in Turkey, we never use public buses. special features - Hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia; - High quality, boutique hotels; - Several private inter-city transfers with Mercedes or similar vehicle and own driver; - Domestic flights to save time; - Plenty of time in Cappadocia so you’re not rushed.

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and an 8-room caravansary covered to relax and be rejuvenated. A fishing anchor at for dinner and with arches from the Ottoman Period. village called will be our final overnight stay. This naturally protected Overnight in Marmaris. destination after we return to our yacht harbour was used as the shipyard in DAY 10 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet by piyade boat. Dinner and overnight Byzantine and Ottoman times. stay will be in the Gulf of Ekincik. Cruise - Ekincik Gulf & Dalyan - DAY 12 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet (B,L,D) DAY 11 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet Cruise - Kizil Island & Fethiye - (B,L) Cruise - Adali Bay - Manastir & Ter- After your breakfast, you will be in- After breakfast, we will cruise to Kizil Is- formed about the cruise itinerary and sane - (B,L,D) land for lunch and a swimming break. the boat. The cruise will move towards Because of the wavy seas of Disibilmez Disembark from your cruise late after- Ekincik Gulf. You may join our optional and Kurtoglu that we have to cross, we noon and take a private car transfer for Dalyan Tour from here. You will be taken will cruise earlier than the other days 3.5 hours to the gorgeous little harbour from your yacht by a small boat called and reach the world-famous Fethiye town of Kas. Overnight in Kas. piyade. You will arrive at Caretta-Caret- Gulf. We will anchor at Adali Bay for DAY 13 - Free Day in Kas - (B) ta (turtle) Beach and take a swimming breakfast. For lunch and a swimming break here. You will enjoy the natural break, we will go to Manastir Bay. This Explore the local Roman amphithe- beauty of the delta as you cruise along place is known as Cleopatra Bay or atre and Lycian tombs. Perhaps even the river. You will see the ancient Rock Sunken Bath Bay due to the beautiful hike a short section of the ? Tombs and finally arrive at mud baths underwater ruins of an old bath. We will Overnight in Kas.

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DAY 14 - Kas to Antalya - (B) airport for your flight to Cappadocia (via Visit Goreme Open-Air Museum and Istanbul) and onward transfer to your the natural Castle at Uchisar. Overnight Free morning in Kas. Explore the lo- stay in Cappadocia. cal Roman amphitheatre and Lycian cave hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia tombs. Perhaps even hike another DAY 17 - Cappadocia North Tour with DAY 18 - Cappadocia South Tour - Is- short section of the Lycian Way. After- Balloon Flight - (B,L) tanbul - (B,L) noon transfer to Antalya by private car. Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (South) Overnight in Antalya. 05:00 Hot air balloon flight over Cappa- docia Hotel pickup, then a quick snack Visit Derinkuyu Underground City and DAY 15 - , Perge & Side and safety briefing. Watching the bal- the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, formerly Tour - (B,L) loon inflate, then you’re off! Soaring over known as Peristerema. Explore the fa- mous rock-hewn churches and hike 4 Full Guided tour of the ancient cities fairy chimneys, and dipping low to skim cave dwellings. This may be your favou- km through the valley. On the way back, around Antalya. In Perge, See the Sta- visit monasteries in Selime Village and a dium (seating 12,000), Bath and Col- rite part of your Turkey trip - it will cer- tainly be unforgettable. Celebrate a soft 13th century Caravansaray on the Silk onnaded Street. In Aspendos, you can Road. After the tour, transfer to airport see the 2nd century AD Roman theatre, landing with a quick drink, and return to your hotel for breakfast around 8.30am. for your flight back to Istanbul. Over- seating capacity 15,000. At the pret- night stay in Istanbul. ty site of Side, see the Apollo Temple, Full Day Cappadocia Tour - (North). Vis- ancient ruins and two sandy beaches. it Zelve open air museum, which once DAY 19 - Istanbul - End - (B) housed one of the largest communities Later, visit Kursunlu waterfall. Overnight Pick up from the hotel according to in the region. Visit Devrent Valley to see in Antalya. your flight schedule and transfer to the the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pas- airport. DAY 16 - Antalya to Cappadocia - (B) abag (Monks Valley) to see the most in- Check out of the hotel & transfer to the teresting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. what’s included what’s not included departure date - All accommodation as per itinerary; - International airfares & taxes; Every Day. All Year Round. - Professional English speaking - Travel insurance; guide on day tours; - Personal expenses; - Full day guided tours; - Optional gratuities to guide and - All flight tickets mentioned in the driver; itinerary; - Visa fee. - All transportation & transfers; - All meals mentioned in the itinerary; Best holiday ever - All museum and entrance fees; - Gulet cruise as per the itinerary; - Hot air balloon in Cappadocia; - Wifi available at all our hotels; - No hidden costs! prices For prices, please see price sheet attached. All tours can be cus- tomized to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre repre- sentative for more information. We have returned from what must rank as the BEST holiday ever, we were so delighted with all the arrangements you had made, everything worked so well, the transfers, the hotels, the the location, the tours, and the cookery course was great!! (...) M. & K. BORCHARDT, Australia, 29-04-2014 *Find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

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English Turkish Pronunciation useful words and Hello Merhaba mehr-hah-bah phrases Good morning Günaydın gew-naye-dun Good evening İyi akşamlar ee ahk-shahm-lahr We’ve created a short list of import- * This is used from late afternoon onwards, and can be used as a greeting and farewell ant Turkish phrases and words for Good day İyi günler ee guhn-lehr daily use. This quick guide will be * This can be used morning or early afternoon and can be a greeting or a farewell handy, especially when you are din- Goodbye Hoşça kalın hosh-cha kaluhn ing at non-touristy restaurants where * This can be used at any time for farewell the waiters don’t speak English. Pleased to meet you Memnun oldum mem-noon oll-doom Pleased to meet you too Ben de memnun oldum deb-deh mem-noon oll-doom Turks are also extremely friendly so Yes Evet eh-vet you will hear the daily greetings and No Hayır hah-yuhr pleasantries as you go about your Please Lütfen lewt-fehn holiday. Learning a few words such Ok Tamam tuhm-umm as “hello” and “thank you” will make the locals very happy. Go on try it…! Thank you Teşekkürler te-shek-kewr-lehr You are welcome Bir şey değil beer-shey deh-eel Excuse me Pardon puhr-dohn What? Ne? neh Help! İmdat! im-duht When? Ne zaman? neh-zah-mahn I don´t understand Anlamadım an-la-ma-duhm Very Çok chok Very nice / very lovely Çok güzel chok gooz-el Restaurant Lokanta lo-can-tah * Traditional Turkish restaurants may be called restaurant or, in some cases, lokanta Menu please Menü ütfen men-oo lewt-fen Price list Fiyat listesi fee-yot lis-tesi * It is always good to ask for a price list first. If they do not have one be wary. Waiter! Excuse me! Garson! Bakar mısınız? bakar-muh-suhn-uhz new! Gourmet tour - 2015! Cheers! / Good health! Şerefe! sher-ef-eh I am allergic to … Benim alerjim var … be-neem alar-jim var … Wine list please Şarap listesi lütfen shah-rap lis-tesi lewt-fen Two beers İki bira ee-kee beer-ah White wine Beyaz şarap bey-az shah-rap Red wine Kırmızı şarap kur-muh-zuh shah-rap Tea Çay chy Coffee Kahve kah-vey The bill Hesap hes-up That´s enough Yeter yeht-uhr * This word is useful in a restaurant because the waiter may bring out a variety of mezes (starters) when you have not ordered any. It is custom to choose what you want and send the rest back by saying “yeter”. There is no better way to immerse yourself into Is- tanbul life, than by delving into the culinary world. Try local delicacies, regional favourites, and popu- lar street food. Your guide will accompany you to inform you about ingredients, tastes and historical importance of all dishes, therefore enhancing your culinary experience. *Find more information on-line: turkeytrav- elcentre.com/istanbul-gourmet-tour.html

27 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com MINI GULET CRUISE 4 Days | Marmaris - Dalyan - Manastir - Fethiye |

Explore the best of the Turkish Riviera on a 4-day cruise from Marmaris to Fethiye. Marvel at the Lycian rock tombs before taking a traditional mud bath in Dalyan. Swim in secluded bays, sunbathe onboard as the boat sails or snorkel to glimpse the un- derwater life. The choice is yours but we guarantee this cruise is relaxation in style.

tour itinerary sane Island for dinner and overnight Cruise - Ekincik Gulf & Dalyan - stay. This naturally protected harbour (B,L,D) was used as the shipyard in Byzan- tine and Ottoman times. After your breakfast, you will be in- formed about the cruise itinerary and DAY 4 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet DAY 1 - Join the Cruise in Marmaris the boat. The cruise will move towards Cruise - Kizil Island & Fethiye - (B,L) Ekincik Gulf. You may join our option- - (D) After breakfast, we will cruise to Ki- al Dalyan Tour from here. You will be zil Island for lunch and a swimming Traditionally used for trawling and taken from your yacht by a small boat break. Disembark from your cruise sponge fishing, the cruise boat has called piyade. You will arrive at Caret- late afternoon. been refurbished for cruising. It has ta-Caretta (turtle) Beach and take a simple plumbing and small cab- swimming break here. You will enjoy ins, but ample deck space for sun- the natural beauty of the delta as you bathing. Food is freshly prepared cruise along the river. You will see the on board, and all you need to do is ancient Rock Tombs and finally arrive marvel at the blue of the Meditar- at mud baths to relax and be rejuve- ranean, swim, snooze and snorkel. nated. A fishing village called Dalyan This is the BEST way to experience will be our final destination after we the Mediterranean. The boarding return to our yacht by piyade boat. starts at 15:30 from Marmaris Har- Dinner and overnight stay will be in bour. Guests who arrive early may the Gulf of Ekincik. leave their luggage at our office. On the first day, the service starts on the DAY 3 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet boat with dinner and overnight stay Cruise - Adali Bay - Manastir & Ter- in Marmaris Port. Marmaris which sane - (B,L,D) was built upon one of the antique Because of the wavy seas of Disibil- Karian cities called Phyckos, has mez and Kurtoglu that we have to been under the rule of many differ- cross, we will cruise earlier than the ent civilizations. The most valuable other days and reach the world-fa- work of art that you can see to- mous Fethiye Gulf. We will anchor day is Marmaris Castle dating from at Adali Bay for breakfast. For lunch 1577. There is also a mosque and and a swimming break, we will go to an 8-room caravansary covered with Manastir Bay. This place is known as arches from the Ottoman Period. Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay Overnight in Marmaris due to the beautiful underwater ruins DAY 2 - Marmaris to Fethiye Gulet of an old bath. We will anchor at Ter- Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

28 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This cruise includes 3 nights Med cruise on wooden sailboat. A great way to explore Mediterranean.

Flexible Itineraries what’s included departure dates special features - Full board accommodation: break- Guaranteed departure days: every Anyone who is looking for a thrill filled fast, lunch - afternoon tea - coffee, Monday and Saturday May and summer vacation and exploring the cookies and dinner included. October. Turkish coast line can go in for Gulet - All charter & berth taxes, harbour & cruising. Gulet cruising is meant for port procedures. prices the independent travelers who want - Transit log & related formalities for to explore the deserted bays.Turkey the shipping agents. For prices, please see price sheet is a sailing paradise and the ones - Mooring expenses. attached. who love sailing can head towards - Crew service. - Single supplement is 60%. Voyage. - Ship water. - No child discount is available in any - Diesel & gasoline expenses. itinerary. - Clean bed linen and bath towels on - No children under the age of 12 are arrival (beach towels are not provid- allowed. ed). - Reduction for 3rd person in triple - Use of equipment on board. (Flip- cabin is 40%. pers, snorkel and fishing tackle etc.) - Yacht insurance (We advise you to take out your own individual travel insurance). - V.A.T. A good w what’s not included ay to see Turkey - Alcoholic & non alcoholic bever- ages including bottled water. These can be purchased from the bar on board. - Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and muse- ums. - Individual customs on arrival and departure in Turkey & also Greece. - Airport transfers.

Many thanks to Turkey Travel Centre for organ- ising our tour of Turkey. We thoroughly enjoyed it and it took us exactly where we wanted to go. This was really a collection of separate day tours, which we didn’t realise initially but that was alright as we had plenty of time to ourselves. (...) Tanderra, Australia, 01-07-2013 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

29 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com BODRUM GOKOVA CRUISE 8 Days | Bodrum - Gokova - Bodrum |

Starting from the home of the Turkish Riviera, this 8-day cruise onboard a tradi- tional gulet boat is all about relaxing, swimming and seeing the most beautiful sights of the coastline. Explore local fishing villages, seek out the Byzantine ruins, and get off the beaten track.

enough to anchor for the boats. tour itinerary After your breakfast, you will be in- formed about the cruise itinerary and DAY 4 - Leopatra (Sedir) Island - Ka- the boat. Then we will cruise to Orak racasogut - (B,L,D) Island. Here you will have the oppor- We will cruise to Sedir (Cedrae) Island. tunity of swimming in the crystal-blue DAY 1 - Bodrum - (D) This unique island with its small beach waters of and enjoying Boarding starts at 15:30 from Bodrum and unbelievable clear water is like an lunch, we will then sail to Cokertme, a Harbour. Guests who arrive early can open-air museum. Then our boat will small and picturesque fishing town, for leave their luggage at our office. On the sail to Karacasogut village for dinner dinner and overnight stay. If the weath- first day, our boat will be anchored in and spend the night there. This lovely er conditions permit, it may be possible Bodrum Port for dinner and overnight village is located at 25 km away from to use the sail on the way. Guests are stay. Bodrum has a history that goes Marmaris. Therefore, it is possible to welcome to take a short walk on the back to the 12th century B.C. The visit Marmaris via ‘dolmus’(mini buses) shore. city which was called ‘’ if you want. We also have an optional was the birthplace of ; the DAY 3 - Seven Islands - Kufre - Uzun tour to Dalyan - Caunos. ‘Father of History’ who lived in the 5th Liman (Long Port) - English Harbour DAY 5 - Longoz - Tuzla - (B,L,D) century B.C. The ‘Mausoleum’ of King - (B,L,D) Mausolus (350 B.C.) one of the Seven Morning swimming will soon become Wonders of the World is in this city. The Before breakfast in the early morning, a part of your daily activities. For lunch, only structure that survived from the we will cruise to Seven Islands. You our captain will cruise to Longoz Bay; Classical Era is the Amphitheatre. It is will experience another excellent day another place which is like paradise, one of the oldest theatres in in the Seven Islands Region. In this re- sheltered with huge pine forests. After with a capacity of 13.000 guests and gion which is full of many small islands lunch, you can enjoy a short walk in the it is still hosting many shows and con- and coral reef; it is recommended that forest and take a rest in Ali Baba’s local certs for the art-lovers of Bodrum. An- you should dive, swim, sleep and rest. shed-like cafe. Afterwards the gulet will other place that you should visit when Our guests can also enjoy a walk in the be anchoring at Tuzla Bay to enjoy a you arrive in Bodrum is the landmark forests which are filled with pine trees. swimming break in the turquoise-blue of the city, the ‘Castle of Saint Peter’. It Our first stop in Seven Islands Region waters. Dinner and overnight stay at is one of the best preserved pieces of will be Kufre Bay. Then we will be an- Tuzla. architecture with a history dating back choring at Uzun Liman (Long Port). Af- terwards we will cruise to English Port DAY 6 - Kargili - Kisebuku (Alakisla to the Middle Ages. ‘Myndos Gate’ Buku) - (B,L,D) through which Alexander the Great for dinner and an overnight stay. The entered Halicarnassus isanother place name English Port comes from the time We will be in Kargili Bay (Molla İbrahim that you should not miss to visit. of 2nd World War as the ships of British Bay) early in the morning. After lunch, Navy forces used to dock here. In this we will be anchoring at Kisebuku (Al- DAY 2 - Orak Island - Cokertme - area, there are so many small and large akisla Buku).You can see the ruins of (B,L,D) bays which are suitable and sheltered

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Flexible Itineraries

Byzantines. We will spend the night in what’s included special features this lovely bay. - Full board accommodation: break- Anyone who is looking for a thrill filled DAY 7 - Abucburnu - Yaliciftlik - Bod- fast, lunch - afternoon tea - coffee, summer vacation and exploring the rum - (B,L,D) cookies and dinner. Turkish coast line can go in for Gulet We will sail to Pabucburnu after break- - All charter & berth taxes, harbour & cruising. Gulet cruising is meant for fast and enjoy lunch here. Tea will be port procedures. the independent travelers who want served in Yaliciftlik Bay. An optional - Transit log & related formalities for to explore the deserted bays.Turkey village tour can be arranged from this the shipping agents. is a sailing paradise and the ones bay for those guests wishing to experi- - Mooring expenses. who love sailing can head towards ence local life. Then our boat will cruise - Crew service. Blue Cruise Voyage. back to Bodrum Port for the last day’s - Ship water. dinner and overnight stay. The guests - Diesel & gasoline expenses. departure dates will leave the boat with precious - Clean bed linen and bath towels on memories by 10:30 after breakfast. arrival (Beach towels are not provid- Guaranteed departure days: every Depending on sea and weather con- ed). Saturday, Sunday & Monday be- ditions, we reserve the right to make - Use of equipment on board. (Flip- tween May and October. necessary changes to the tour itiner- pers, snorkel and fishing tackle etc.) ary to ensure the safety and comfort - Yacht insurance (We advise you to of our guests. take out your own individual travel insurance). OUR GREAT TIME IN TURKEY Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. - V.A.T. what’s not included prices - Alcoholic & non alcoholic bever- For prices, please see price sheet ages including bottled water. These attached. can be purchased from - Single supplement is 60%. the bar on board. - No child discount is available in any - Optional land tours and entrance itinerary. fees to historical places and muse- - No children under the age of 12 ums. are allowed. - Individual customs on arrival and - Reduction for 3rd person in triple departure in Turkey & also Greece. cabin is 40% Our trip to Istanbul in August was without - Airport transfers. exaggeration fantastic. Vivid colors of this city, its never ending vibrations and singularity im- pressed us greatly. It was to a great extent due to excellent organization and services of MTC. Thanks to this company our trip had more dimensions and unforgettable moments. *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

31 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com bodrum mykonos CRUISE 8 Days | Bodrum - Kos - Levita - Amorgos - Santorini - Ios - Paros - Naxos - Mykonos |

Starting in the home of the Turkish Riviera (Bodrum), this cruise then contin- ues a leisurely course to well-known Greek Islands such as Santorini, Kos and Naxos. Enjoy life on-board a traditional Turkish gulet boat as your captain and crew, look after your every need.

tour itinerary DAY 1 - Bodrum - (D) to explore the island. Welcome to Bodrum, Turkey! Jump DAY 5 - Santorini - Ios - (B,L,D) on board to meet your captain, crew Early this morning we pull anchor and and fellow travellers. After meeting with start the sail to Ios. During the navi- your tour leader in the afternoon, we’ll gation after having spent the time lis- start to explore the famous night life of tening to music and having meals on Bodrum with our new travel mates. board , we stop at an ideal swimming DAY 2 - Bodrum - Kos (Cos) - (B,L,D) spot on the way to Ios. Overnight will After the customs formalities are com- be in Ios Island. pleted,we will cruise to Kos Island. DAY 6 - Ios – Paros - Naxos - (B,L,D) You may take a quick swim in Lambi We depart Ios to go to Naxos. On the Beach which is very close to Kos Har- way we stop for a swimming break in bour.Dinner and overnight will be at Paros. Then we sail to Naxos. After Kos Harbour. the orientation walk in this impressive DAY 3 - Levita or Amorgos or As- island you will have more free time to typalea - (B,L,D) explore the town and to swim. Over- night will be at Naxos Harbour. Early morning we pull anchor and start the sail to Levita or Amorgos or Astyp- DAY 7 - Naxos – Mykonos - (B,L,D) alea. Depending on the weather con- Departing from Naxos in the small hours ditions we may sail to Levita or Astyp- of the morning we head for Mykonos. alea instead of Amorgos. Amorgos is It is no coincidence that this, the most one of the popular islands in Greece cosmopolitan of all Greek islands, at- with white houses, crystal clear water tracts so many visitors from the entire and a peaceful atmosphere. . In the globe. Mykonos is spread out over a evening you will have free time to visit flat area, and the whitewashed streets the island on your own. stand as brilliant white cubic houses DAY 4 - Levita or Amorgos or As- with stepped walls for sitting on. Over- typalea - Santorini - (B,L,D) night will be at Mykonos Harbour. As the sun comes up we head for DAY 8 - Mykonos - (B) themagic summer madness of San- The guests will leave the boat with torini. It has been said that the sun- precious memories by 10:30 after sets in Santorini are the best in the breakfast. world. Today you will have free time Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner.

32 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This cruise includes 7 nights Med cruise on wooden sailboat. A great way to explore Mediterranean.

Flexible Itineraries special features what’s included departure dates Anyone who is looking for a thrill filled - Full board accommodation: break- Guaranteed departure day: Sunday summer vacation and exploring the fast, lunch - afternoon tea - coffee, Departure dates: June 01st - 29th Turkish coast line can go in for Gulet cookies and dinner. / July 13th – 27th / August 10th - cruising. Gulet cruising is meant for - All charter & berth taxes, harbour 24th / September 7th. the independent travelers who want & port procedures. to explore the deserted bays. Turkey - Transit log & related formalities for is a sailing paradise. the shipping agents. prices - Mooring expenses. For prices, please see price sheet - Crew service. attached. - Ship water. - Single supplement is 60%. - Diesel & gasoline expenses. - No child discount is available in any - Clean bed linen and bath towels itinerary. on arrival (Beach towels are not - No children under the age of 12 provided). are allowed. - Use of equipment on board. (Flip- - Reduction for 3rd person in triple pers, snorkel and fishing tackle etc.) cabin is 40% - Yacht insurance (We advise you to take out your own individual travel insurance). - V.A.T.

what’s not included GREECE & TURKEY SPECIALISTS - Alcoholic & non alcoholic bever- ages including bottled water. These can be purchased from the bar on board. - Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and muse- ums. - Individual customs on arrival and departure in Turkey & also Greece. - Airport transfers.

Our Favourite Turkey and Greece Tour - 14 Days; Essential Turkey and Greece Tour - 14 Days; Argolis Tour - 2 Days; Delphi Tour - 2 Days; Meteora Monasteries Tour - 2 Days; Classical Tour - 3 Days; Northern Greece Tour - 5 Days. *find more greece tours on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/greece-tours.html

33 www.TurkeyTravelCentre.com marmaris fethiye CRUISE 8 Days | Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris |

Imagine an eight day sailing holiday, on board a traditional gulet boat, that will take you to the best sites of the Turkish Mediterranean coast. Cruising between Fethiye and Marmaris, this route visits Kumlukbay and Cennet island, among many other places.

tour itinerary leave the boat here. Dinner and an swimming break here. You will enjoy overnight stay will be in Fethiye Har- the natural beauty of the delta as you bour. cruise along the river. You will see the ancient Rock Tombs and finally arrive DAY 5 - Fethiye - Oludeniz (Dead DAY 1 - Marmaris(D) at mud baths to relax and be rejuve- Sea) - (B,L,D) The boarding starts at 15:30 from nated. A fishing village called Dalyan The new guests for Mini Cruise must Marmaris Harbour. Guests who ar- will be our final destination after we embark the boat before 10:30 a.m. rive early may leave their luggage at return to our yacht by piyade boat. from Fethiye Harbour. We will start our office. On the first day, the ser- Dinner and overnight stay will be in our cruise to Oludeniz. Our yacht will vice starts on the boat with dinner the Gulf of Ekincik. be anchored in Oludeniz for lunch and and overnight stay in Marmaris Port. DAY 3 - Adali Bay - Manastir - Ter- a swimming break. The next stop will Marmaris which was built upon one be Gemiler Island. It is recommend- of the antique Karian cities called sane Island (B,L,D) ed to have an early evening walk on Phyckos, has been under the rule of Because of the wavy seas of Disibil- Gemiler Island and pay a visit to the many different civilizations. The most mez and Kurtoglu that we have to Church of St. Nicholas, located at the valuable work of art that you can see cross, we will cruise earlier than the top of the island, which remains from today is Marmaris Castle dating from other days and reach the world-fa- Byzantine times. Dinner and an over- 1577. There is also a mosque and mous Fethiye Gulf. We will anchor night stay will be in the Gemiler Strait. an 8-room caravansary covered with at Adali Bay for breakfast. For lunch arches from the Ottoman Period. The and a swimming break, we will go to DAY 6 - Gocek Gulf (Yassica Island - ruins of the Antique times lie on Asar Manastir Bay. This place is known as - Aga Limani) (B,L,D) Hill; a small, low hill located on the Cleopatra Bay or Sunken Bath Bay While moving through uniquely beau- northern side of the city. Being one due to the beautiful underwater ruins tiful islands, we finally anchor at Yas- of the best-known touristic places of an old bath. We will anchor at Ter- sica Island. Afterwards, we will go to of Turkey, Marmaris has also a large sane Island for dinner and overnight Domuz Island for a swim and anchor marina. stay. This naturally protected harbour at Aga Limani Bay for dinner and an DAY 2 - Ekincik gulf - Dalyan (B,L,D) was used as the shipyard in Byzan- overnight stay. tine and Ottoman times. After your breakfast, you will be in- DAY 7 - Kumlubuku - Cennet Island formed about the cruise itinerary and DAY 4 - Kizil Island - Fethiye (B,L,D) - Marmaris (B,L,D) the boat. The cruise will move towards After breakfast, we will cruise to Ki- Today, we will cruise to Kumlubuk Ekincik Gulf. You may join our option- zil Island for lunch and a swimming Bay early in the morning. Breakfast al Dalyan Tour from here. You will be break. On the fourth day of our will be served in Kumlubuk Bay. We taken from your yacht by a small boat cruise, we will arrive in Fethiye Har- will anchor at Cennet Island for our called piyade. You will arrive at Caret- bour around 16:00 p.m. The guests last swimming break and lunch. We ta-Caretta (turtle) Beach and take a who joined for ‘Mini Cruise’ should

34 © Turkey Travel Centre All tours can be customised to suit your needs. Please contact Turkey Travel Centre representative for more information. in brief This cruise includes 7 nights Med cruise on wooden sailboat. A great way to explore Mediterranean.

Flexible Itineraries will enter Marmaris Harbour by 16:00 what’s included special features p.m. Overnight stay will be in Mar- maris. Guests wishing to see more - Full Board accommodation: Break- Anyone who is looking for a thrill filled of Marmaris are recommended to go fast, lunch - afternoon tea - coffee, summer vacation and exploring the to the city centre and experience the cookies and dinner. Turkish coast line can go in for Gulet lively night life. - All charter & berth taxes, Harbour cruising. Gulet cruising is meant for & Port procedures. the independent travelers who want DAY 8 - Marmaris (B) - Transit log & related formalities for to explore the deserted bays.Turkey The guests will leave the boat with the shipping agents. is a sailing paradise and the ones precious memories by 10:30 after - Mooring expenses. who love sailing can head towards breakfast. Depending on sea and - Crew service. Blue Cruise Voyage. weather conditions, we reserve the - Ship water. right to make necessary changes to - Diesel & Gasoline expenses. the tour itinerary to ensure the safety - Clean bed linen and bath towels on departure dates and comfort of our guests arrival (Beach towels are not provid- Guaranteed departure days: every ed). Saturday & Monday between May - Use of equipment on board. (Flip- and October. pers, snorkel and fishing tackle etc.) - Yacht insurance (We advise you to take out your own individual travel FROM CONSTANTINOPOLIS insurance). Legend: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, (D) Dinner. - V.A.T. what’s not included prices - Alcoholic & non alcoholic bever- For prices, please see price sheet ages including bottled water. These attached. can be purchased from the bar on - Single supplement is 60%. board. - No child discount is available in any - Optional land tours and entrance itinerary. fees to historical places and muse- - No children under the age of 12 ums. are allowed. - Individual customs on arrival and - Reduction for 3rd person in triple Exceptional service!! Satisfaction guaran- departure in Turkey & also Greece. cabin is 40% teed.Turkey Travel Centre tailored our needs Explicitly. From the moment we landed in - Airport Transfers. Turkey excellent service started. Everything was organized.Customer service is their main priority which is seldom to see this time. (...)02- 08-2014 *find more reviews on-line: turkeytravelcentre.com/en/Testimonials

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