Turkey SIC(01Nov09-31Mar10)

08D/07N Highlights of Turkey

Tour Code: UGE-001

Departures: Tuesday

Day 01 – TUE – ISTANBUL

Welcome to Turkey. Our tour starts in the morning pick up from the hotel (those arriving early morning same day airport transfer provided).Proceed sightseeing tours; visiting Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and the Topkapi Palace.. Finally enjoy strolling at the Grand Covered Bazaar of Istanbul.Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul. (L, D)

 

Day 02 –WED – ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE

Today visit the Topkapi Palace (treasury section included), then drive to Canakkale enjoy a short ferry trip crossing the Dardanelles. Visit the legendary Troy andsee the replica of the famous Trojan Horse. Overnight in Canakkale. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 03 – THU – CANAKKALE – KUSADASI

A picturesque drive through the towns and villages of the Aegean Region of Turkey where a mild climate and warm people waves at you throughout the year.Opportunity to enjoy the resort town Kusadasi on arrival and visit Virgin Mary’s Cottage. Tradition has it that, after the death of Christ, John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus where she spent her days in this small house., a popular stop for Mediterranean Cruises. Overnight in Kusadasi. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 04 – FRI – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE

Visit one of the best preserved ancient city of the Roman Empire, Ephesus including; the magnificent facade of the Library of Celsius, The Temple of Artemis (oneof the seven wonders of ancient the world), the amphitheatre, gymnasium, agora and baths and onand on. En route enjoy a fashion show while zipping your drinks at a leather factory. Continue to Pamukkale, and experience the fairyland terraces of this wonderland. Overnight in Pamukkale. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 05 – SAT – PAMUKKALE – KONYA – CAPPADOCIA

After visiting Hierapolis in Pamukkale, drive to Konya. Visit Mevlana Museum and Mevlana Mausoleum and proceed to Cappadocia. Stop and visit en route acaravanserai, reminders of the Silk Road. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 06 – SUN – CAPPADOCIA

(Optional: Hot-Air Balloon Tour) Full day excursion of the region of Cappadocia. Start with the underground city of Kaymakli where early Christian dwellings extended downwards into the earth for at least 8 floors in a maze of tunnels and rooms. Cone of Uchisar, continue to Goreme Valley with its moonscape like landscape, then comes Avanos with its tradition of pottery making and hand woven carpets, later visit and experience an underground city. Next stop will be a visit to see and watch how the world famous hand woven Turkish carpets are being made at a village. Onyx factory will be our last stop for the day.Overnight in Cappadocia. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 07 –MON – CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA – ISTANBUL

Drive to Ankara. En route enjoy a photo stop by the Tuz Golu (salt lake). Visit Anitkabir (the mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of Turkish Republic). Continue toIstanbul, driving through the Bolu Mountains, while enjoying the ever changing scenery. Overnight in Istanbul. (Optional: dinner with show) (BB,L,D)

 

Day 08 – TUE– ISTANBUL

Transfer to airport. (please check transfer timing as it is provided one time only). (B)

 

 

 

 

 

04D/03N Turkey

Tour Code: UGE-002

Departures: Tuesday

Day 01 – TUE – ISTANBUL

Welcome to Turkey. Our tour starts in the morning pick up from the hotel (those arriving early morning same day airporttransfer provided). Proceed sightseeing tours; visiting Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum. Finally enjoy strolling at the Grand Covered Bazaar of Istanbul. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul. (L, D)

 

Day 02 –WED – ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE

Today visit the Topkapi Palace (treasury section included) then drive to Canakkale enjoy a short ferry trip crossing the Dardanelles. Visit the legendary Troy and see the replica of the famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight in Canakkale. (BB,L,D)

Day 03 – THU – CANAKKALE – KUSADASI

A picturesque drive through the towns and villages of the Aegean Region of Turkey where a mild climate welcomes at you throughout the year. Opportunity to enjoy the resort town of Kusadasi. On arrival and visit Virgin Mary’s Cottage. Tradition has it that after the death of Christ, John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus where she spend her days in this small house. Overnight Kusadasi (BB,L,D)

 

Day 04 – FRI – KUSADASI – ISTANBUL

Visit one of the best preserved ancient city of the Roman Empire, Ephesus including; the magnificent facade of the Library of Celsius, The Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of ancient the world), the amphitheatre, gymnasium, agora and baths and on and on. Later enjoy a fashion show while zipping your drinks at a leather factory. Transfer to the airport and fly back to Istanbul. End of our services. (BB,L)

 

 

 

 

 

05D/04N Turkey

Tour Code: UGE-003

Departures: Tuesday

Day 01 – TUE – ISTANBUL

Welcome to Turkey. Our tour starts in the morning pick up from the hotel (those arriving early morning same day airport transfer provided). Proceed sightseeing tours; visiting Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum . Finally enjoy strolling at the Grand Covered Bazaar of Istanbul. Overnight at your hotel in Istanbul. (L, D)

 

Day 02 –WED – ISTANBUL – CANAKKALE

Today visit the Topkapi Palace (treasury section included) then drive to Canakkale enjoy a short ferry trip crossing the Dardanelles. Visit the legendary Troy and see the replica of the famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight in Canakkale. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 03 – THU – CANAKKALE – KUSADASI

A picturesque drive through the towns and villages of the Aegean Region of Turkey where a mild climate and warm people waves at you throughout the year. Opportunity to enjoy the resort town Kusadasi on arrival, a popular stop for  Mediterranean Cruises. visit Virgin Mary’s Cottage. Tradition has it that, after the death of Christ, John brought Virgin Mary to Ephesus where she spent her days in this small house. Overnight in Kusadasi. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 04 – FRI – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE

Visit one of the best preserved ancient city of the Roman Empire, Ephesus including; the magnificent facade of the Library of Celsius, The Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of ancient the world), the amphitheatre, gymnasium, agora and baths and on and on. Later enjoy a fashion show while zipping your drinks at a leather factory. Continue to Pamukkale, and experience the fairyland terraces of this wonderland. Overnight in Pamukkale. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 05 – SAT – PAMUKKALE – ISTANBUL

After visiting Hierapolis in Pamukkale, transfer to the airport and fly back to Istanbul. End of our services. (BB,L)

 

 

 

 

06D/05N Turkey

Tour Code: UGE-004

Departures : Thursday

Day 01 – THU – ISTANBUL – IZMIR – KUSADASI

Arrival in Istanbul, connecting flight to Izmir.Meet and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. (D)

 

Day 02 – FRI – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE

Visit one of the best preserved ancient city of the Roman Empire, Ephesus including; the magnificent facade of the Library of Celsius, The Temple of Artemis (one of the seven wonders of ancient the world), the amphitheatre, gymnasium, agora and baths and on and on. Later enjoy a fashion show while zipping your drinks at a leather factory. Continue to Pamukkale, and experience the fairyland terraces of this wonderland. Overnight in Pamukkale. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 03 – SAT – PAMUKKALE – KONYA – CAPPADOCIA

After visiting Hierapolis in Pamukkale, drive to Konya. Visit Mevlana Museum and Mevlana Mausoleum and proceed to Cappadocia. Stop and visit en route a caravan serai, reminders of the Silk Road. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 04 – SUN – CAPPADOCIA

(Optional: Hot-Air Balloon Tour) Full day excursion of the region of Cappadocia. Start with Cone of Uchisar, continue to Goreme Valley with its moonscape like landscape, then comes Avanos with its tradition of pottery making and hand woven carpets, later visit and experience an underground city. Next we watch how the world famous Turkish hand woven carpets are made at a village. Last stop of the day will be at an onyx factory. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 05 –MON – CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA – ISTANBUL

Drive to Ankara. En route enjoy a photo stop by the Tuz Golu (salt lake). Visit Anitkabir (the mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of Turkish Republic). Continue to Istanbul, driving through the Bolu Mountains, while enjoying the ever changing scenery. Overnight in Istanbul. (Optional: dinner with show) (BB,L,D)

 

Day 06 – TUE – ISTANBUL

Transfer to airport. (please check transfer timing as it is provided one time only). (B)

 

 

 

 

04D/03N Turkey

Tour Code: UGE-005

Departures: Saturday

Day 01 – SAT – ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA

Welcome to Turkey. Our tour starts in the morning pick up from the hotel (those arriving early morning same day airport transfer provided). Proceed sightseeing tours; visiting Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum and the Topkapi Palace (including treasury section). Finally enjoy strolling at the Grand Covered Bazaar of Istanbul. Transfer to airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri. Transfer to your hotel, Overnight in Cappadocia. (L,D)

 

Day 02 – SUN – CAPPADOCIA

(Optional: Hot-Air Balloon Tour) Full day excursion of the region of Cappadocia. Start with Cone of Uchisar, continue to Goreme Valley with its moonscape like landscape, then comes Avanos with its tradition of pottery making and hand woven carpets, later visit and experience an underground city. Next watch how the world famous hand woven Turkish carpets are made at a village. Last stop of the day will be at an Onyx factory. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BB,L,D)

 

Day 03 – MON – CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA –ISTANBUL

Drive to Ankara. En route enjoy a photo stop by the salt lake. Visit Anitkabir (the mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of Turkish Republic). Continue to Istanbul, driving through the Bolu Mountains, while enjoying the ever changing scenery. Overnight in Istanbul. (Optional: dinner with show) (BB,L,D)

 

Day 04 – TUE– ISTANBUL

Transfer to airport. (please check transfer timing as it is provided one time only). (B)