Enjoy viewing the Library of Celsus at Ephesus; view the finds at Selcuk Museum; see the three major Ioninan cities - Miletos, Didyma and Priene; marvel at impressive rock-tombs carved into cliff face along the Dalyan Delta; sunbathe on the Iztuzu Beach, where the endangered loggerhead sea turtles,Caretta Carettas, lay there eggs; enjoy sunbathing on the immense Patar Beach; another experince which is never to be forgotton is the unique boat-trip to the underwater remains of the sunken city Simena...
Your Itinerary
Day 1:
Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul; meet and greet then transfer to hotel. Welcome cocktail and briefing. Welcome dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 2:
Istanbul
A full-day sightseeing our of the city with visits to the Roman Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the Topkapi Palace, the Basilica Cistern, St. Sophia and the Grand Bazaar. Finally have an experience of the Turkish bath at a 300-hundred year old bath…. Lunch. Evening on own. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
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Day 3:
Istanbul - Kusadasi
Flight to Izmir. See Ephesus, world’s largest open air museum of its kind: The Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Diana, the Theater, the Agora. Then visit to the Selcuk (Ephesus) Museum, the Basilica of St. John and the House of the Virgin Mary. A visit to the picturesque village Sirince for a countryside experience. Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.
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Day 4:
Kusadasi – Bodrum
See three major Ionian cities dating back to 1100 BC-300BC; Miletus, Didyma and Priene. Dinner and overnight stay in Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassos.
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Day 5:
Bodrum
Today’s highlights: The Castle of St. Peter, built by the Knights of St. John of Rhodes, the Museum of Underwater Archaeology, the Mausoleum of Halicarnassos. Milas, once the capital of the ancient Carian Kingdom. Dinner and overnight stay in Bodrum.
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Day 6:
Bodrum – Dalyan
Take an enjoyable riverboat ride along the delta of Dalyan. See the ruins of Caunos, a Carian seaport of 400BC. Swim in turquoise waters and relax at Iztuzu beach where logger head sea turtles, Caretta Caretta, lay their eggs. Dinner and overnight stay in this lovely fishing village, Dalyan.
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Day 7:
Dalyan - Fethiye - Kalkan
Drive along the scenic and rugged coastline of the Mediterranean, and, see Xantos, Letoon, Patara of ancient Lycian cities. Enjoy the majestic Patara beach, one of the best beaches in the world that extends for 10 miles. Dinner and overnight stay in Kalkan.
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Day 8:
Kalkan - Sunken City
Take a full-day cruise and see picturesque Kale village with its castle and Roman theater. Marvel at the underwater ruins of a Byzantine church and necropolis. Dinner and overnight stay in Kalkan/Kas.
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Day 9:
Kalkan - Myra – Antalya
Drive to Demre, known as the birth place of St. Nicholas. See the ruins of ancient Myra and, the 11th century Basilica of St. Nicholas. Enjoy remainder of the day in Antalya. Dinner and overnight stay.
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Day 10:
Antalya - Perge - Aspendos - Side Explore the Pamphylian trading cities. Perge, with its large theater and stadium; Aspendos, the best preserved ancient theater in the Mediterranean region; Side, with its pleasant temples of Apollo and Aphrodite. Dinner and overnight stay in Antalya.
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Day 11:
Antalya – Istanbul
Transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Day at leisure. Farewell dinner & overnight stay in Istanbul.
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Day 12:
Day 12: Istanbul/Tour Ends
Transfer for your homebound flight.
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Notes:
Airfare is not included in the tour price.
Price includes:
11 night accommodation at 1st class hotels as per meal plan stated; transportation in air-conditioned vehicle; entrance fees throughout; welcome & farewell dinner; entrance to the Turkish Bath (massage & scrub not included); services of a professional licensed guide;tips to hotels and restaurants;open buffet breakfasts; welcome cocktail and briefing; a welcome kit consisting of a map, a time-scheduled itinerary and a welcome gift; luggage handling and assistance upon arrival & departure;VAT 17% and service charges.
Prices do not include:
Gratuities to tour guide and driver; domestic flight (approx. US$ 80,00); beverages; luncheons (except day 2); dinner on day 2;any item of a personal nature.
Remarks:
Price applicable for 15/19pers.
Please ask for prices for samller or bigger parties.
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