Istanbul

Cappadocia

Bodrum

TURKEY

Kusadasi

Canakkale

EphesusGoreme

Gallipoli

TOUR LEADER LIBBY CAMERON

Everywhere we go we’ll see wildflowers including bright red Flanders poppies. Spend time with village people off the beaten track, eat delicious Turkish meals, sail the blue Augean Sea, and immerse ourselves in the art, beauty and history of this ancient civilisation.

+ Marvel at Istanbul’s mosques and cultural sites

+ Make a pilgrimage to Gallipoli

+ Cruise around the Bodrum Peninsular

+ Experience the excitement of the Istanbul flower auctions

+ See wildflowers and red Flanders poppies

+ Explore the ruins of Ephesus and Pergamum

+ See the traditional dying of wool and knotting carpets

+ Travel in a small group and make new friends

+ Relax – we’ll take care of everything!

For a detailed itinerary, please visit :www.rosstours.com/turkey

Let us take you to the most beautiful places in the world.

HIGHLIGHTS

Turkey has a fascinating history and a good climate. It had great gardens in Roman and in Ottoman times. The best example is Topkapi Palace in Istanbul. Formerly a Greek acropolis, it is in the heart of the old city with amazing views over the Golden Horn, the Sea of Marmara and the Bosphorus. Come with us on a flower filled holiday with Libby Cameron, I know it will be an unforgettable adventure.

Graham Ross, Founder

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Turkey is a delectible mix of great food, blue skies, Ottoman history, Roman archaeological sites set

against a sparkling sea dotted with tulips and spring wildflowers. We cover a lot of ground in 19 days but still

have time to absorb the history, shop and relax.

THE FLOWERS OF

TURKEY

13 APRIL – 1 MAY 2016

ITINERARY TOUR DETAILS

+ OUR TOUR INCLUDES

° Escorted by Libby Cameron

° Return group economy airfare with Singapore Airlines

Sydney / Istanbul / Sydney

° Internal flights Istanbul / Cappadocia

° Air-conditioned motorcoach throughout

° Deluxe accommodation for 16 nights

° Breakfast daily, 13 lunches, 8 dinners

° Entrance fees to all gardens and sightseeing and tastings

° Guided tours of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum, Ephesus,

Pergamum, Gallipoli

° Transfers on arrival and departure if travelling on group flights

° Gratuities for local guides and drivers

° Hotel porterage (one piece per person)

+ OUR TOUR COSTS

° Twin Share per person, including airfare $9,895

° Twin Share per person, land only $7,995

° Single Supplement $1,450

+ FITNESS LEVEL

° This tour requires a moderate level of fitness

+ DISCOUNTS

° Early Bird $300 per person (Pay in full by 4 DEC 2015)

° Previous Traveller $100 ° Garden Clinic Member $50

DAY 1 WED 13 APRILSYDNEY TO ISTANBUL

Meet your tour leader at Sydney airport for our flight to Istanbul.

DAY 2 THU 14 APRILISTANBUL

Check in for the next five nights at five-star Dosso Dossi Hotel in the heart of the city. Welcome dinner.

DAY 3 FRI 15 APRILISTANBUL

The Old City first with a glimpse of ancient Turkish life at the Topkapi Palace. Then to the 6thC Hagia Sophia. 17thC Blue Mosque famous for its minarets and blue tiles. Finish in Hippodrone Square in the heart of Constantinople.

DAY 4 SAT 16 APRILISTANBUL

Shop till we drop at the Grand Bazaar. Then Egyptian Bazaar, known for its spices and tasty sweets. We can’t miss the Rustem Pasa Mosque for those striking Iznik tiled walls. Unforgettable belly dancing performance in an old Turkish Bath house tonight.

DAY 5 SUN 17 APRILISTANBUL

The sparkling Bosphorus Sea with stops to a little fishing town, boat

cruise and fish lunch. Museum to see silver, ceramics and embroidery.

DAY 6 MON 18 APRILISTANBUL

Celebrate the tulip today, witness the exciting flower auction in Istanbul, the biggest of its kind in the Middle East. See fields filled with tulips in full flower, and delve into how tulips have influenced Ottoman art.

DAY 7 TUE 19 APRILISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA

Flight to Cappadocia to visit the Underground city of Kaymakli, dating back to 1200BC. Walk along the shaded river valley of Ihlara dotted with cave churches and rock formations. Listen to nightingales sing during our lunch on the river. Check into our cave hotel, Yunak Houses Hotel for the next two nights.

DAY 8 WED 20 APRILCAPPADOCIA

One of the wonders of the world – a volcanic moon landscape, Goreme Open Air Museum, painted cave churches. Pottery village visit, free time. Special ‘sema’ dance performance tonight.

DAY 9 THU 21 APRILCAPPADOCIA - BODRUM

Day to explore canyon walks or

All prices in Australian Dollars. All air taxes as at 1st May 2015. Price based on minimum 12 passengers. Departure from Sydney. Price from other Australian ports and New Zealand available on application. Group meals do not include beverages. Please refer to Ross Garden Tours standard terms & conditions. Ask us about other sightseeing and travel arrangements including pre and post tour accommodation, transfers, stopovers and other tours.

just chill out beside our hotel pool. Evening flight to Bodrum. Stay El Vino Hotel for three nights.

DAY 10 FRI 22 APRILBODRUM

We’ll visit Bodrum Castle and Archeological Museum, enjoy lunch on a farm. See the production of local delicacies.

DAY 11 SAT 23 APRILBODRUM

The Aegeon Sea is so turquoise, our private boat takes us to pretty inlets and glittering bays. Lunch onboard.

DAY 12 SUN 24 APRILBODRUM TO KUSADASI

Visit a local home and village with our textile specialist. See ruins of Heraklia with spring wildflowers. We check into the Kismet Hotel for three nights.

DAY 13 MON 25 APRILKUSADASI

Visit a small village famous for wine, oils and soaps, drive to Camlik to see naturally dyed carpets, then visit the house of Virgin Mary. We’ll savour Ephesus city and walk the marble road. Dinner tonight.

DAY 14 TUE 26 APRILKUSADASI

Experience Turkey’s traditional

crafts at the Tire local street market, handicraft markets and sampling of delectable Tire meatballs. See collections of lace, needlework, costumes, silk and linen, visiting Odemis and Birgi. Dinner included this evening.

DAY 15 WED 27 APRILKUSADASI TO CANAKKALE

Head north to the ancient city of Pergamum, the capital of the east Roman Empire and visit an olive oil museum. Dinner and overnight stay at the Akol Hotel in Canakkale.

DAY 16 THU 28 APRILCANAKKALE TO ISTANBUL

Make a pilgrimage to Gallipoli including Lone Pine Cemetary and Anzoc Cove. Stay two nights at the Dosso Dossi Hotel, Instanbul.

DAY 17 FRI 29 APRILISTANBUL Free day to catch up with shopping, enjoy a Turkish bath or more city sites. Farewell dinner tonight.

DAY 18 SAT 30 APRILISTANBUL TO HOMETransfer to airport for flight home.

DAY 19 SUN 1 MAYARRIVE HOME