Turkey Tours,2009-2010 can be arranged from Kemer-Antalya-Belek-Side-Alanya-Istanbul or Bodrum

Price per. 920 Euro - 801 (GBP)

Turkey Tours 2009 is a tailor made private tour for you ,the tour route, departure city or the length of the trip can be changed up on your request.Choose Your own date.

Turkey Tours 2009 - ITINERARY: (5 DAYS)

ISTANBUL  EPHESUS  PERGAMON  ISTANBUL

This is a tailored featuring Istanbul, Ephesus and Pergamon. It is a combination of daily group tour arrangements including entry fees and most meals. You may stay in the hotel category of your choice and may either fly or take an overnight bus from/to Izmir (Kusadasi). It is also possible to tailor a program where you go overland via Troy, and there are other combinations such as leisure days in the itinerary. You can also continue to the Greek Islands from Kusadasi, Bodrum or Marmaris. Features Insight small group tours (min 2 Pax - max 10 pax) in Istanbul but elsewhere tour size may vary. Budget and Moderate Options include overnight bus - First Class and Deluxe Options include Izmir airport transfers but flights are extra.

DAY 1
ARRIVAL

Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2
ISTANBUL - SULTANAHMET - IZMIR - KUSADASI (OR SELCUK)

Visit the St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the Topkapi palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may be done all or partially as a walking tour. Transfer to the airport (optional) for departure to Izmir (Or to bus station for overnight bus). Upon arrival transfer (optional) to your hotel in Kusadasi or Selcuk and overnight.

DAY 3
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY

Today we tour Ephesus, which was one of the largest and most interesting ancient cities of Asia Minor. It is considered to be the most fantastic Greco-Roman site in Turkey. You may imagine the Ephesians shouting at the silversmith Demetrius, ” Great is Artemis of the Ephesians” in reaction to the preaching of St. Paul against man-made idols. A visit to the house where the Virgin Mary spent her last days, and the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Drive to Kusadasi or Selcuk and overnight.

DAY 4
PERGAMON - ISTANBUL

We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar “Throne of Satan” can still be seen today. Pergamon was a center of Roman authority and a place of persecution for Christians who denied imperial worship. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and temple of Trajan. Visit the Asclepion, which was known as the first place of medical science. Galen, who originated from Pergamon and became the most famous doctor of his time, treated his patients here. Transfer to the airport (optional) for flight to Istanbul (Or to bus station for overnight bus).  Upon arrival transfer (optional) to your hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 5
DEPARTURE

Transfer to airport (optional) for departure. B.

Rates per person in EURO
Triple	EURO 920.00
Double	EURO 1060.00
Single	EURO 1750.00

INCLUDED:
*Meals as mentioned only (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner)
*Museum entry fees
*Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi/coach bus with prof. English speaking guide and driver on tours
*Round trip bus ticket from Istanbul to Kusadasi or Selcuk (Budget and Moderate options only). Where overnight bus is included there is no hotel stay on that evening.
*Izmir Airport transfer (First Class and Deluxe options only)
*Order of tour itinerary may vary and other options may be available, extensions available for any point of the tour or shorter version of tour is also available (this tour is a tailored tour comprised of daily group tours)

NOT INCLUDED: International or domestic flights, Istanbul airport transfers, drinks, tips to guide and driver and items of a personal nature.

OPTIONAL: 4 x Istanbul airport transfers 160 EURO total (up to 3 passengers)

DOMESTIC FLIGHT: ISTANBUL - IZMIR - ISTANBUL: Approximately 190 EURO per person

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