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Christmas Turkey - 2006
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The Blue Mosque in winter under snow
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Day 1 Tuesday 19th December - Welcome to IstanbulWelcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to your hotel located in the heart of the old city, Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul 3*.
Day 2 Wednesday 20th December - Istanbul old cityTour the city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.
Day 3 Thursday 21st December - Gallipoli battlefieldsToday we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali 4*. Lunch, Dinner.
Day 4 Friday 22nd December - Troy, PergamumStep back in time today as we visit Troy and it’s famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the magnificient acropolis of Pergamum. It’s impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
Day 5 Saturday 23rd December - Ephesus, KusadasiAbsorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus Library and Grand Theatre and immerse yourself into the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. We also visit the Selcuk Museum before a Leather goods display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather goods in the world and many are made here before branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi 4*. Dinner.
Day 6 Sunday 24th December - Pamukkale, Hierapolis, FethiyeTake a dip in the hot springs in the magnificent white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Fethiye 4*. Dinner.
Day 7 Monday 25th December - Christmas Day in DemreToday we visit Demre, home of the original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he lived as Bishop of the area. We visit his church and tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas dinner. Overnight Finike 5*. Christmas dinner.
Day 8 Tuesday 26th December - Perge, AspendosA tour of the ancient ruins of Perge will impress you with the Seleucid walls, which have survived remarkably well over time. Close by, we also tour Aspendos, which is known for its theatre. One of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive theatre is still used today. Its galleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect’s success. Overnight Konya 4*. Dinner.
Day 9 Wednesday 27th December - Konya, Cappadocia, CaravanserayToday we visit the Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi - a great Turkish poet and mystic. The brotherhood is based in Konya where its founder is buried. Enroute, we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray, before we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight, don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening. Overnight Cappadocia 4*.
Day 10 Thursday 28th December - Underground city, Goreme, Uchisar castleMarvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, Derinkuyu underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia 4*. Dinner.
Day 11 Friday 29th December - Nation’s Capital AnkaraToday we visit the nation’s capital, Ankara, with a tour of the Ancient Civilisation Museum. Overnight Istanbul 3*. Dinner.
Day 12 Saturday 30th December - IstanbulAfter breakfast our tour concludes and you will be transferred to the airport for your return flight.
Tour includes
• Inbound and outbound airport transfer to/from your hotel
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, nonsmoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
• 2 nights 3 star, 8 nights 4 star, 1 night 5 star hotel accommodation with breakfast
• 11 breakfasts, 1 lunches, 9 dinners
Tour does not include
• Entrance fees to various sites, tips
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