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Day
1 - Istanbul (D)
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Depending
upon the time of arrival, Welcome Cocktail on board while
cruising through Bosphorus, is a beautiful straight with the
Ottoman Palaces and wooden made houses of the past. Overnight
in Istanbul.
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2 - Istanbul (B)(L)
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After
breakfast begin the day with a full day classical tour of
Istanbul including the visits to Hippodrome, Underground
Cistern, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sofia Church, Topkapý Palace and
Grand Bazaar which is covering over 4000 shops. Overnight in
Istanbul.
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3- Istanbul - Ankara (B)(D)
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Depart
from Istanbul for Ankara, is capital city of Turkey. In Ankara
there are visits to Anatolian Civilizations Museum and
Mausoleum of Ataturk who is founder of Turkish Republic and
the First President of Modern Turkey. Overnight in
Ankara.
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4- Cappadocia (B)(D)
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After
breakfast depart for Cappodocia and riding along the Lake
Salt. In the afternoon Visits to Goreme Open Air Museum,
Uchisar, Zelve and Avonos. In the evening an optional Turkish
Night Show. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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5- Cappadocia (B)(D)
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After
Breakfast riding through the Fairy Chimneys and fantastic
valleys of Cappadocia where is like a different planet.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
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6- Cappadocia - Konya (B)(D)
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Depart
from Cappadocia to Antalya. In the afternoon there are visits
in Konya that is the home of Whirling Dervishes. We visit the
Mevlana Museum, with its beautiful fluted torquise dome.
Overnight in Konya.
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7- Konya - Antalya
(B)(D)
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In
the morning ride to Antalya is the center of Turkish riviera,
a holiday paradise in a natural setting. We visit the ruins of
Perge, the Aspendos best preserved Roman Theater. On the way
to our hotel we visit Kursunlu Waterfalls and national park.
Overnight in Antalya.
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8- Antalya - Kas (B)(D)
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Start
the day for a panoramic ride along coast of Mediterranean.
Visit to Olympus and Myra, is the hometown of St. Nicholas
(Father Christmas), then a boat trip to Sunken City Kekova.
Overnight in Kas that has very nice setting, excellent climate
and restful atmosphere.
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9- Kas - Fethiye (B)(D)
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After
breakfast depart from Kas to Fethiye riding along the
coastline with beautiful bays and mountain ranges. Overnight
in Fethiye.
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Day
10- Fethiye -
Pamukkale (B)(D)
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Depart
from Fethiye to Pamukkale, is one of the most picturesque
journeys of the tour. In the afternoon visit the ruins of
Hierapolis and spectacular thermal pools of Pamukkale.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
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11- Pamukkale – Ephesus – Kusadasi (B)(D)
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Depart
from Pamukkale to famous city of Ephesus; in its time was a
flourishing port, capital to the Roman province of Asia Minor.
Then to Kusadasi , a well known holiday center of Turkey.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
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12- Kusadasi – Pergamum - Ayvalik
(B)(D)
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After
breakfast we leave Kusadasi to go to Pergamum. On the way we
will be passing through the third biggest city of Turkey, is
called Izmir. Then visit to Acrapolis and Acslepion of
Pergamum. Overnight in Ayvalik.
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13- Ayvalik – Troy - Canakkale
(B)(D)
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Today
after leaving Ayvalik behind and start heading towards Troy
and Canakkale. We see the ruins of nine cities built on top of
each other. Here you will see how a legend had come true with
the discoverer of Troy. Then proceed to Canakkale for an
overnight.
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14- Canakkale - Istanbul (B)(D)
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In
the morning we take a ferry to cross Dardanelles Straight and
continue to Istanbul along the shores of Sea of Marmara and
arriving in Istanbul in the afternoon. Dinner in a special
Turkish Food restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.
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15- Istanbul (B)
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Transfer
to Istanbul airport for your flight back to home.
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