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10 Days (2 nts. Istanbul, 1 nt. Canakkale, 2 nts. Kusadasi, 1 nt. Pamukkale & 2 nts. Antalya)

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On this seven-day tour, you’ll begin in historic and modern Istanbul, home to such remarkable monuments as the St.Sophia, the Topkapi Palace in the Old City, and the famous Grand Bazaar, where the art of bargaining still thrives. The tour includes Canakkale,along the sea of Marmara and across the Dardanelles; Kusadai, Pamukkale, Antalya,Konya, Cappadocia and Ankara. Highlights include the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in his epic poem, the Iliad, and the ancient city of Perge, which prospered during the rule of Alexander the Great and later the Romans.

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Tour Features

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Air transportation from NYC, including fuel surcharge, (only included with Air/Land/Cruise plan) OTHER GATEWAYS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST

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First Class or Deluxe Hotels for 8 nights

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14 included meals consisting of: - 8 buffet breakfasts - 6 dinners at hotels

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Touring by private air-conditioned motorcoach

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English-speaking Tour Director throughout

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Sightseeing as indicated including entrance fees

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Arrival and departure transfers as scheduled

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Baggage handling

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Travel bag, one per person

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Document holder and luggage tags

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Hotel taxes and service charges

Day 1 Wed Depart USA
Evening departure. Meal and refreshments served onboard.

Day 2 Thu Arrival to Istanbul
Upon arrival into Istanbul airport, you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax and enjoy a short walk before our welcome briefing in the hotel.

Day 3 Fri Istanbul
Today enjoy a tour of this fascinating city. Highlights include the Topkapi Palace, the glorious St. Sophia Basilica, the magnificent Blue Mosque, the Byzantine Hippodrome and finish the tour by spending some time at the world's largest shopping mall, the Grand Bazaar. Return to your Istanbul hotel for overnight. (B)

Day 4 Sat Istanbul/Canakkale
Early morning departure from Istanbul, as your tour takes you to the northern Aegean city of Canakkale, along the sea of Marmara and across the Dardanelles. Visit the battle fields of WWI at Gallipoli: Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery, Chunuk Bair and Gabatepe War Museum. Then, cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale, where we will check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 5 Sun Canakkale/Kusadasi/Troy/Pergamum
This morning visit the legendary city of Troy, immortalized by Homer in his epic poem, the Iliad. Also see a wooden replica of the Trojan horse, which according to Homer, caused the fall of Troy. Next, we proceed to visit the ancient kingdom of Pergamum, where we visit the Acropolis, the Temple of Athena and the famous library. We continue on to our hotel in Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 6 Mon Ephesus/Virgin Mary's House
This morning we set off for the ancient city of Ephesus. Our walking tour includes the Great Roman Theatre, Gymnasium of Vedus, the magnificent Library of Celsus and the Temple of Hadrian. Continue to the House of Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent the last years of her life under the care of St. John the Theologian. Return to our Kusadasi hotel for dinner and overnight. (B,D)

Day 7 Tue Kusadasi/Pamukkale/Hierapolis
After breakfast we will drive to Pamukkale, famous for its chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone. On arrival, we visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, which is one of the world's oldest healing centers and then the rest of the day is yours to further explore the ruins. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 8 Wed Pamukkale/Antalya
Today, our next destination is Antalya. In the area, we will visit the ancient city of Perge, where one of the oldest Christian communities in Asia Minor existed. The city prospered during the rule of Alexander the Great and later the Romans. The substantial ruins are well worth a visit. Continue to our hotel in Antalya for a relaxing afternoon by the Mediterranean coast. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 9 Thu Antalya
Today is a free day with choices of optional tours of Phaselis, a coastal ancient city, or a yacht cruise along the turquoise coast of the Aegean Sea. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. (B,D)

Day 10 Fri Antalya/USA (or extend your stay)
Morning transfer to Antalya Airport for your return flight home. Meals and refreshments served aloft. (B)

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