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Leisurely Tour of Turkey
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CODE – EU / TK / FV 6720 – 12 Nights / 13 Days Istanbul – Canakkale – Kusadasi
– Denizli – Konya – Cappadocia – Ankara – Bursa – Istanbul
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Day 01 : Arrival In Istanbul, Turkey
Check into your hotel. In the evening, get to know your fellow travelers with a
welcome drink, hosted by your Tour Director.
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Day 02 : Istanbul - Canakkale Arrival
Drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles.
Time to visit the Anzac Cemetery and the site of a bloody World War I battle. Then
a short ferry crossing to Asia Minor. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)
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Day 03 : Canakkale - Kusadasi Arrival
First, a visit to the remains of Homer's legendary Troy. South to the lovely Bay
of Edremit with distant views of the island of Lesbos. Through forests of pine,
oak, and valonia , head for Izmir where an orientation drive includes the Karsiyaka
District. From here it's not far to your hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)
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Day 04 : At Leisure In Kusadasi
Enjoy your charming modern resort located between ancient Ephesus and Priene, blessed
with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. Optional excursions to the Roman
/Greek archaeological site of Ephesus and to the Virgin Mary House are available.
(B)
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Day 05 : Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Denizli Area Arrival
Once past Aydin, you enter what is known as the “Greek Meander,” the most fertile
region in Turkey. Make a first stop this morning for optional sightseeing of the
ancient site of Aphrodisias scattered around the village of Geyre. From the town
of Denizli drive north to view the extraordinary sight of Pamukkale with the ancient
site of Hierapolis. Overnight in the Denizli area. (B,D)
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Day 06 : : Denizli Area - Konya Arrival
Eastwards to Dinar and then past Lake Acigoy surrounded by cherry gardens and opium
fields. Later, splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya. (B,D)
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Day 07 : Konya - Cappadocia Arrival
Further eastward into the great central plateau which separates Konya from Cappadocia,
taking a break at the great Agzikarahan caravanserai. After arrival in Göreme, an
included afternoon excursion to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)
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Day 08 : Cappadocia
Optional sightseeing in the spectacular Cappadocia area. Admire the large natural
amphitheater bounded by almost vertical cliffs into which have been hewn monastic
buildings , churches , and underground retreats where early Christians sheltered
from Roman persecution. (B,D)
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Day 09 : Cappadocia - Ankara Arrival
North today by way of Aksaray to Ankara, the capital. Enjoy an orientation drive
with a stop at Ataturk's Mausoleum. Afternoon optional excursions are available
to see some of the capital's highlights. (B,D)
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Day 10 : Ankara - Bursa Arrival
From Ankara into the ancient kingdom of Phryge to Gordion where, according to legend,
Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Visit King Midas' tomb. On to historic
Bursa in the shadow of the Olympus of Mysia and famous for its great Mosque, covered
bazaar, and silk market.(B,D)
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Day 11 : Bursa - Istanbul Arrival
A morning drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, then take a ferry across Bay
of Izmit to Istanbul. This afternoon enjoy the included sightseeing with visits
to the Roman Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Tonight take advantage of the optional
dinner outing in Istanbul. (B)
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Day 12 : Istanbul
Markets, peddlers, and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks, and black
coffee you'll find this vigorous city irresistible. The view of the city at dusk
with its 600 mosques and the Bosporus is unforgettable. Optional possibilities are
a morning excursion by private boat to the Bosporus and in the afternoon the “Historical
Tour of Istanbul.” (B)
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Day 13 : Your Homebound Flight Arrives The Same Day. (B)
Vacation Highlights:
Visits to Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Izmir, Kusadasi , Pamukkale , Agzikarahan
Caravanserai, Konya, Rock Chapels in Göreme, Ankara, King Midas' Tomb in Gordion,
Bursa
Inside Visits - Inside visits and special features are shown in
UPPERCASE in the tour description, including admission charges when applicable,
including admission charges when applicable.
Meals - 12 buffet breakfasts (B); 8 dinners (D)
Hotels Used:
ISTANBUL Askoc (ST), CANAKKALE Tusan (ST), KUSADASI Grand Onder (F), DENIZLI AREA
Herakles (ST) at Pamukkale, KONYA Balikcilar (F), CAPPADOCIA Irmak (ST), ANKARA
Segmen (ST), BURSA Kervansaray (ST)
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What your tour price includes:
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- Ground handling services e.g. accommodation, transfers, sightseeing's as are mentioned
in the above itinerary.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services of tour manager or local representative.
- Porterage at hotels.
- Presently applicable hotel taxes.
- Basic Airfare Ex-Delhi.
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What your tour price does not include:
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- International Airport Taxes
- Passport & Visa Charges.
- Tips to tour manager or local representative.
- Cost granted by The Reserve Bank of India under the basic travel quota scheme.
- Any increase in the rate of exchange, surface transportation and land arrangement,
which may come into effect, prior to departure.
- Porterage, tips, insurance, laundary, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional
tours and all items of personal nature and also food and drinks not mentioned in
inclusions.
- Travel Insurance
- Anything not specifically mentioned in 'Tour Price Includes' box.
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Visa Requirements:
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- You must be in a possession of a valid Visa for Turkey.
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Important Note:
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- Prices are subject to change without prior notice.
- Package Costing is on per person basis and subject to Availability.
- Peak Season surcharge may apply.
- Hotels/Flights/Itinerary/Routes are subject to change without notice.
- Subject to RBI / GOI Regulations.
- Terms and Conditions Apply.
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