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TURQUOISE
ANTIQUITIES |
| DESTINATIONS |
ISTANBUL
, ÇANAKKALE,
IZMIR, KUÞADASI, PAMUKKALE, BODRUM, DALYAN, KALKAN,
ANTALYA |
| CODE |
K-075 |
| DURATION |
14
NIGHTS - 15 DAYS |
| TYPE |
ESCORTED |
| DEPARTURE |
ÝSTANBUL |
| ARRIVAL |
ÝSTANBUL |
| ACTIVITY |
RESORT,
CULTURE
, NATURE , HISTORY |
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On
arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul. |
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fullday city tour includes highlights like the
ethereal beauty of the Blue Mosque, the ancient
Hippodrome and the dazzling treasures of Topkapý
Palace. The tour continues with a visit to the
remarkable St. Sophia and the 6th century Byzantine
underground cistern where 335 massive Corinthian
columns support fine brick vaults. Overnight in
Istanbul. |
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exploration of Istanbul’s treasures continues today
with a visit to the more than 4000 shops and stalls of
the bustling Grand Bazaar and to the Mosque of
Suleyman the Magnificient, considered the loveliest of
the city’s imperial mosques.
The rest of the day and evening is yours for
exploring Istanbul as you wish. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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will depart for Canakkale driving through Thrace,
along the Sea of Marmara and past Saros Bay with its
breathtaking views of the Aegean Sea and Dardanelles.During
your crossing of the Dardanelles by ferry, you will
see the memorials commemorating the World War-I battle
of Gallipoli. During the afternoon, you will visit the
ruins of Troy, home of the famous Wooden Horse, the
place where legend has it that Paris abducted Helen,
the most beautiful woman in the world and sparked off
the Trojan wars. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale. |
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journey today takes you through the towns lining
Turkey’s scenic Aegean coast to ancient Pergamum,
the city once ruled by Alexander the Great. Here you
can visit the world’s first health complex, the
remarkable Asclepion, as well as the ancient temples
crowning its Acropolis. During the afternoon, you will
visit Sardis, once the wealthiest city in the ancient
world, with its vast Temple of Artemis, ancient
synagogue and handsome Roman gymnasium. Dinner and
overnight in Izmir. |
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highlights include the city-state of Ephesus, the most
extensive ancient city ever uncovered, where you can
stroll the marble-paved streets of the world’s great
archaeological wonder, as well as visit St. John’s
Basilica and the house where the Virgin Mary spent her
last days. You will be able to view some of the
treasures taken from the city at nearby Selcuk’s
excellent Archaeological Museum. Later, the scenic and
celebrated resort of Kusadasý with its crystalline
waters and soft sands is yours to explore. Dinner and
overnight in Kusadasý. |
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to the goddes of love, the ancient city of Aphrodisias
includes the remains of the one of the finest ancient
stadiums ever built, as well as sights like the
mysterious odeum. Your final destination, however, is
still more spectacular; the shimmering towers and
cotton castles of Pamukkale where cascading water and
hot springs flow into limestone basins. Here you can
also visit the Roman baths and theater of ancient
Hierapolis. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. |
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| Clustered
on the Ionian coast, the ancient sites of Priene,
Miletus and Didymacontain magnificent Greco - Roman
temples, theaters and Didyma’s colossal Temple of
Apollo. Later your tour continues to Bodrum where an
almost unbelievably blue sea meets the shimmer of
white-washed buildings, presided over by the majestic
Castle of St. Peter with its archaeological museum
celebrated for its collection of underwater artifacts.
Overnight in Bodrum. |
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enjoys a reputation as the St. Tropez of Turkey – as
you can discover when you perhaps swim from one of the
incomparable beaches fringing the deep blue waters of
Bodrum bay. Also you can visit the ruins of the
Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, once considered one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world. Dinner and
overnight in Bodrum.
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Aegean coast around Dalyan is fringed with crystal-clear
lagoons and pine-shaded sands, as you will discover
during your visit to the small fishing town of Dalyan.
From here, local fishermen will take you via boat to
the ruins of 5000 year old Caunos, where you can see
its acropolis, and distinctive, ornate Lycian tombs
carved high into stone hillsides and cliffs. Later,
you will visit Iztuzu beach via boat for a look at its
celebrated turtles. Dinner and overnight in Dalyan.
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the scenic, rugged coastline near Patara, you can
visit the intriguing ruins of its ancient Hellenistic
theater, basilica, baths and necropolis hewn out of
cliffs.The striking beauty of the coastline around
Kalkan rivals that of Italy’s famous Bay of Naples,
the perfect spot for you to spenda relaxing afternoon
overlooking a view of islands and a ribbon of mainland
snaking out to the sea. Dinner and overnight in
Kalkan. |
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a short drive from Kalkan, Kas is surrounded by Lycian
rock tombs stacked on a vertical cliff face, as well
as the serene blue waters of the Aegean. Here you will
embark on a fullday cruise of Kekova Bay aboard a
local wooden boat, stopping to take in sights such as
idyllic Kale with its atmospheric ruined castle and
Roman theater carved into solid rock. As well as
Kekova Island, famous for its underwater Byzantine
church and necropolis. Overnight in Kalkan. |
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drive is particularly scenic. Known to the ancient
world as Myra. Demre is celebrated as the birthplace
of St. Nicholas, renowned throughout the world as
Santa Claus. Here you can visit the 11th century
Basilica of St. Nicholas. The city is also surrounded
by 4th century Lycian tombs, carved into rocky hills,
as well as a vast Roman theater built directly into a
sheer cliff. Later, you will embark for Antalya on the
shores of the Mediterranean, where tempting beaches
crooked narrow streets, and a harbor set off by walls
2000 years old make the town a delight to explore.
Dinner and overnight in Antalya. |
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is famed for its Roman theater, widely considered the
best preserved in the world, where even the names of
spectators are still visible, carved into the backs of
seats. Your next destination, Side, is a delightful
combination of ancient and modern with its vast sea-side
theater, Roman baths and ruins. Then it is on to Perge,
home to ruins that testify to the city’s importance
during the Hellenistic era, including both a large
theater and a stadium. Dinner and overnight in
Antalya. |
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Transfer
to the airport for your short flight to Istanbul for
your flight home. End of services... |
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