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Istanbul –Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace , Grand Bazaar. |
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Assos –enroute visit WW1 Battles at Canakkale, Anzac Memorials, Cross Dardanelles by Ferry, Wooden Horse of Troy. |
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Kusadasi –enroute visit Acropolis at Pergamon, |
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Izmir –Mount Pagos , Ephesus , House of Virgin Mary on mount Nightangale |
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Pamukkale –‘ Cotton Castle ’, Heiropolis |
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Konya –Mevlana |
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Cappadocia-Gerome Valley ,Pottery center of Avanos |
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Ankara –Mausoleum of Ataturk , Anatolian Civilizations Museum |
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Arrive Istanbul .Meet and transfer of hotel. Afternoon we proceed for city tour including Blue Mosque (17th century marvel of the Ottoman architecture famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets), Hippodrome (romans held chariot races here and its adorned with the egyptian obelisks), Hagia Sophia (6 century Byzantine church of holy wisdom ,later converted to a mosque and now a showcase of Byzantine and Ottoman styles),Topkapi Palace (Ottoman sultans‘ seat for many
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centuries , extensive collection) and Grand bazaar (amaze of 4.000 shops selling antiques ,carpets , gold….) lunch will be taken at the Topkapi Palace Konyali restaurant and then we return to hotel .Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 02 : Istanbul- Canakkale |
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| After breakfast, we proceed to Canakkale famous for the WW1 Battles, a brief look at the Anzac memorials, crossing the Dardanelles by ferry and visit the ancient city of Troy and the famous Wooden Horse of Troy, lunch &Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. |
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| Day 03 :
Canakkale –Pergamon -Izmir –Kusadasi |
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After breakfast at hotel .We continue our journey to Bergama, visit the Acropolis at Pergamon, founded by a general of Alexander the great and wonder at the breath taking amphitheater. Lunch and we proceed towards Izmir, Turkey’s largest export harbor and 3rd biggest city, panoramic tour and continue to Kusadasi, a cruise liner port on the Aegean sea.Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kusadasi. |
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| Day 04 : Kusadasi-Pamukkale |
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After breakfast, discover this culturally rich area. Visit the house of Virgin Mary, where it’s believed she spent her last years at the ancient city of Ephesus, Roman Ionian capital and largest archeological site in Turkey, attractions include the 25.000 seat capacity amphitheater, Celsus Library, Baths, Odeon, Temple of Hadrian. Lunch will be taken in nearby Selcuk , we continue to Pamukkale, visit the thermal springs and the ancient city of Heirapolis ,regarded as a holy city in the ancient times ,people flocked here for their last days
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and there is a very large Necropolis with tombs reflecting the styles of various people of Asia minor. Pamukkale is famous for its calcium –rich thermal water cascades forming unique white terraces with small basins in them. The Turkish name of Pamukkale translates as the cotton castle . Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. |
| Day 05 : Pamukkale –Konya –Cappadocia |
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After breakfast, we proceed for Konya . Visit the Mevlana Museum , Mausoleum of Mevlana Jelaledin Rumi who was the founder of the whirling dervishes, lunch, before reaching Cappadocia , visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai, on the ancient caravan route of the Silk Road .Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia . |
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| Day 06 : Cappadocia – Ankara |
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After breakfast, we proceed for city tour of Cappadocia , visit Goreme Valley , Cavusin, Kaymakli underground city and Avanos Pottery Center .Cappadocia region has an almost lunar landscape formed by volcanic lava eroded over the past millions of years and taking shapes which are called the fairy chimneys and other cave formations. Turkeys longest river, Kizilirmak (red river) runs through Avanos and the area has turned into a delicate pottery center .After lunch continue of Ankara , Turkey ’s capital, Dinner and overnight at the Hotel. |
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After breakfast, we proceed for city tour covering a visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum (rich collection of per- historic findings in Turkey , especially the Hittite civilization) and the Mausoleum of Ataturk (Anitkabir, resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, founder of the republic of Turkey ). Afternoon travel to Istanbul with lunch en route .check-in at hotel in Istanbul .Dinner and overnight at the Hotel |
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| Breakfast, day at leisure. Transfer to the airport for flight back home. |
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It’s time to say good bye to all new friends you have made and take back warm memories of your trip.
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| Tariff |
| Package price in Indian Rupees (All prices are per person on twin sharing basis) |
Rates Per Person in USD |
Room Type |
Single |
Twin |
Triple |
Child |
01 Sep –Oct 31’08
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1090 |
875 |
796 |
436 |
01 Nov –Mar’09 |
913
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770 |
703 |
385 |
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| Please Note :
BASED ON MINIMUM 10 FULL PAYING ADULTS |
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All rates per person. |
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Passengers under 12 years sharing room without an extra bed are considered children |
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Rates are per person in USD. |
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| Tour price includes: |
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07 nights accommodation at First Class Hotel with daily breakfast and dinner |
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Airport –Hotel –Airport transfers |
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Service charge & government taxes |
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Visits and museum entrances as per itinerary |
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Air –conditioned bus and English speaking guide |
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Hotels and restaurant tips |
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| Tour price does not include: |
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Domestic flights from Istanbul-Izmir |
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Passport ,visa charges , International &Domestic Airport taxes |
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Cost granted by the Reserve Bank of India under the Basic Travel quota scheme. |
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Any increase in the rate of exchange, surface transportation and land arrangements, which may come into effect prior to departure. |
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Porterage, tips, insurance, laundry, wines, mineral water, telephone charges, optional tours and all items of personal nature and also food &drinks not forming part of the group menus. |
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Anything not specifically mentioned in “Tour Price Includes” box. |
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| Visa requirements: You must be in possession of a single entry visa for Turkey . Visa charges are applicable extra. |
| Passport : To under the tour you must be in possession of a passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of travel. |
Tour Prices are valid till March 31,2009.Subject to change without prior notice.
Hotels/Flights/Itinerary/Routes are subject to change without notice.
Subject to RBI/GOI regulation |
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