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TURKEY

ISTANBUL

ÇANAKKALE

PAMUKKALE

HierapolisIZMIR

Ephesus

Pergamon

Troy

CAPPADOCIA Ürgüp

Avanos

Göreme

Gallipoli

KONYA

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YOUR HOLIDAY

HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

EXPLORE A MEZZE OF EAST AND WEST IN MYSTICAL TURKEY, FROM THE BYZANTINE AND OTTOMAN PAST OF ITS FORMER CAPITAL, ISTANBUL, TO TROY, EPHESUS, AND THE LIMESTONE COTTON CASTLES OF PAMUKKALE.

ARRIVE ISTANBUL (2 NIGHTS) Spend the day exploring Istanbul aft er being transferred to your hotel. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a memorable Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli

ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING AND FREE TIME Delve into the treasures of the Ottoman Empire, strolling through Topkapi Palace, the Basilica of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque. ‘Dive Into Culture' as you haggle for souvenirs at Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and over 5,000 shops. Later, we visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, before indulging in the rest of the day at leisure. (B, )

ISTANBUL – GALLIPOLI – ÇANAKKALE Today, we pay tribute to the thousands of men who fought bravely at Gallipoli. We'll see Lone Pine Cemetery, then spend a quiet moment commemorating the lives lost at Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair. This evening, we stay in Çanakkale, where tonight we'll dine in our hotel. (B, D) Hotel: Kolin

ÇANAKKALE – TROY – PERGAMON – IZMIR Visit a land of Trojan legends, admiring the archaeological excavations at Troy and the symbolic replica of the Trojan horse. We continue to the ancient kingdom of Pergamon to visit the Asclepion Medical Centre, whose staff of entwined snakes remains a symbol of modern medicine today. This aft ernoon, we 'Connect With Locals' in Demircidere over a 'Be My Guest' lunch. We travel to Izmir later, and dine in our hotel this evening. (B, BMG, D, ) Hotel: Mövenpick

IZMIR – EPHESUS – VIRGIN MARY’S HOUSE – PAMUKKALE Explore the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, admiring the Library of Celsus and Temple of Artemis. We visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian, and the 2 nd -century Great Theatre, still in use today. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale. (B, D) Hotel: Colossae Thermal

PAMUKKALE – HIERAPOLIS – KONYA This morning, we enjoy a leisurely visit to the Holy City of Hierapolis. Our last stop today is Konya, where tonight we dine in our hotel. (B, D) Hotel: Dedeman

KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (2 NIGHTS) Visit the Mevlana Museum and Mausoleum in Konya, a former dervish lodge of the Mevlevi order, which reveals the origins of Sufi sm. Continuing your journey to Cappadocia, you'll see a 13 th -century caravanserai then 'Dive Into Culture' to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to watch the Whirling Dervishes then enjoy a Regional Meal at a local restaurant. Tonight you'll enjoy an overnight stay at one of Trafalgar's 'Stays With Stories'set alongside the ancient Ortahisar rock castle. Many of the rooms are hewn from the surrounding rock and boast views of Cappadocia's fairy-tale landscapes. (B, , ) Hotel: Dilek Kaya

GÖREME EXCURSION The whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia take centre stage today as you embark on a full-day excursion that will see you visit the Göreme Open-Air Museum, the Paşabağı and Kizil Vadi valleys and underground city of Sarhatli on the ancient Silk Road. You'll learn about the intricate heritage and art of carpet weaving during a visit to a Turkish carpet emporium before joining your fellow travellers for an included dinner this evening. (B, D)

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ICONIC HIGHLIGHTS• SIGHTSEEING TOUR with a Local

Specialist in Istanbul

• VISIT the Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia Basilica, Blue Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, Anzac Cove and the poignant War Cemeteries at Gallipoli, the Asclepion Medical Centre at Pergamon, the ancient city of Ephesus, the Virgin Mary's House at Ephesus, the Cotton Castle springs at Pamukkale, the ruins of the Roman health spa at Hierapolis and the Göreme Open-Air Museum

• VIEW the Wooden Horse at Troy

GUEST REVIEW RATED: 4.4 /5

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10 DAYS 1 COUNTRY 17 MEALS FROM US$1825 PP*

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