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Two-week shared, set, scheduled Turkey tour:
"Civilizations of Asia Minor" |
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Ultimate Turkey Experience
on Land & at Sea
Tour membership is limited to
14 guests |
Duration: 14 nights
(on land 11, cruise 3 nigths) |
Itinerary: Istanbul, Kapadokya, Konya, Beyşehir, Antalya, Kekova, Kas, Fethiye, Gocek, Bodrum, Kuşadası, Bergama (Pergamum), Çanakkale (Troy), Gelibolu, Istanbul. |
2009: April 14, May 12,
June 16, Sept 15, October13
( Begining dates in Istanbul )
14 nights in Turkey $2,990 internal air, land & cruise inclusive
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This is an excellent choice for those
who wish to
escape from daily routine
for a short city-break together
with their loved ones.
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| Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul:
Arrive at Ataturk International Airport in Istanbul . Meet your driver, and transfer by limousine to the hotel. Welcome gifts and a bottle of champagne from Danytur will be waiting in your room. Later proceed to the hotel's SPA facilities for a 30 minute relaxing body scrub in the Turkish bath (Hamam).
In the evening – welcome dinner at the hotel's restaurant or if you desire privacy, in your room.
Included meals: D
 Day 02 Istanbul:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a half day private sightseeing tour. During the tour, we will visit the ancient Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Church and the Blue Mosque.
 Hippodrome: The ancient Hippodrome, an enormous public entertainment arena once seated as many as 100.000 zealous fans to witness chariot races, executions, and mock battles. Once the centre of Byzantine civic life, it is still decorated by the Egyptian Obelisk, the Bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.
 Ayasofya (Hagia Sophia): This famous basilica was constructed in the 6 th century A.D. It is often described as the greatest work of Byzantine architecture. Once the Church of Holy Wisdom , Christendom's crowning glory, and now a museum, the church glittered with mosaics, with art treasures filling every corner. Today, Haiga Sophia is the forth largest building made as a church in the world. It was dedicated to the Hagia Sophia which means the Divine Wisdom, an attribute of Christ.
 Blue Mosque: The famous Sultan Ahmet Mosque was built between 1609 and 1616 by the architect Sedefkar Mehmet Aða. This building is more familiarly known as the Blue Mosque because its interior gleams with a magnificent paneling of blue and white 17 th century Iznik tiles. Being close to Topkapi Palace , the Sultan Ahmet Mosque was regarded as the Supreme Imperial Mosque in Ottoman Istanbul.
Afternoon – time at leisure.
Evening – transfer by luxury vehicle for a romantic dinner at up-market restaurant, overlooking the Bosphorus Strait.
Included meals: B, D
Day 03
Istanbul:
 This morning is at leisure. In the afternoon – transfer to the pier and embark on a luxury motor yacht for a Bosphorus cruise. The Bosphorus is a narrow, navigable strait between Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Marmara Sea . It is about 31 km/20 miles long and varies between 1 and 2.5 km/ 0.5 and 1.5 miles in width. Along both shores are many attractions including ancient ruins, picturesque villages, wooden houses and forested areas.
 After the cruise, disembark the yacht and transfer by luxury motor-coach to Ortakoy. Ortakoy is a picturesque sea-front old city quarter located at European side of the Bosphorus Strait . Because of its very special location, it has been favored by Istanbul residents since Ottoman times. Among historical buildings there are the baroque-style Ortakoy Mosque, Esma Sultan Palace , built for an extraordinary Ottoman princess, and the remains of Etz Ahayim Synagogue. Now the lively streets of Ortakoy are dominated by various craft-work sellers, restaurants and cafes.
Next you will return to the hotel and have the evening at leisure.
Included meals: B
 Day 04
Istanbul:
Today is at leisure for exploring Istanbul on your own. In the evening, you may choose the optional program to make the last night of your trip a truly unforgettable experience.
OPTIONAL PROGRAM:
In the evening – transfer to the pier and embark on a private motor yacht for evening Bosphorus cruise. After 1.5 hour of cruising a romantic dinner will be served on board. Today's overnight will be onboard – in the master cabin of the yacht.
Included meals: B
 Day 05 Return home:
After breakfast, transfer to Ataturk International Airport for return flight.
Included meals: B |
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