TravelZoo Classics of Turkey with Options
Lowest discounted rate ($1,199) is available for departure dates February 4, 18, and March 3 from NYC. Additional discounted rates and departure cities are available for travel in 2016.
*Book by December 31, 2015 to secure these rates.
Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.
Scheduled departures - 12 days/10 nights escorted tour visiting Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, and Gallipoli.
Includes
- Accommodations as per itinerary
- Meals as per itinerary; breakfast (B), lunch (L), dinner (D)
- Sightseeing: per itinerary
- Travel funds escrow protection program
Excludes
- Items of a personal nature
- All other items not mentioned as included
Itinerary
Day
1
USA-Istanbul
Enjoy a relaxing overnight flight to Istanbul.
Day
2
Istanbul-Arrival
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus or similar accommodations
You are greeted upon arrival and escorted to your hotel. Remainder of the day is at leisure.
Day
3
Istanbul
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus or similar accommodations
Enjoy an optional full-day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), the Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Consider an optional full-day Istanbul Sightseeing tour or Istanbul dinner with belly-dancing entertainment. (B)
Day
4
Istanbul-Ankara
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Crowne Plaza Ankara or similar accommodations
Consider an optional morning tour of the Spice Market and Bosphorus cruise. In the afternoon depart for Ankara. (B,D)
Day
5
Ankara-Cappadocia
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Kapadokya Lodge or similar accommodations
Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts from the world's oldest city. Continue to Cappadocia, famous for it's "moon-like" landscapes. En route visit a 13th century Caravan Inn. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant. (B,D)
Day
6
Cappadocia
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Kapadokya Lodge or similar accommodations
Consider an optional early morning balloon tour to experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves at sunrise. After breakfast, embark on an optional full day tour to Cappadocia visiting Goreme, with its 6th-10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and Avanos. Enjoy a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Yet another option to consider is the Whirling Dervish Performance. (B,D)
Day
7
Cappadocia-Pamukkale
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Spa Hotel Colossae Thermal or similar accommodations
Depart for Pamukkale, en route you will see the famous mausoleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. (B,D)
Day
8
Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Charisma Hotel or similar accommodations
Today visit the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades formed by mineral springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Continue to Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day
9
Ephesus & Virgin Mary's House-Kusadasi
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Charisma Hotel or similar accommodations
Today depart on an optional tour of the ruins of Ephesus and explore the 2,000 year old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, and Hadrian's Temple. Take a short drive to see the Virgin Mary's cottage. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day
10
Pergamum-Troy-Canakkale
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Kolin Hotel or similar accommodations
Visit the ancient medical center Asklepion in Pergamum. Continue to Troy and tour its legendary walls and the replica of the famous wooden horse used during the Trojan War. Continue to Canakkale for an overnight. (B,D)
Day
11
Gallipoli-Dardanelles-Istanbul
Deluxe & Superior First Class: Renaissance Istanbul Bosphorus or similar accommodations
Morning departure for Gallipoli. Visit Anzac Cove, the Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair battlefield. Cross the Dardanelles to Istanbul. (B)
Day
12
Istanbul-Return
You will be transferred to the airport. (B)
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