A
VERY SPECIAL TOUR #1:
CENTRAL AND WESTERN TURKEY
September 28 - October 14, 2007
$2,575 Per person in
a Double Room
Single Supplement: $980
TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
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Friday, September 28:
Departure from the U.S. for Turkey.
Saturday, September 29: ANKARA
After a change of planes, fly to Ankara, Turkey, arriving at Ankara in the
afternoon. Proceed through passport control and customs (where you will also
pay the Turkish Visa fee, currently $20), before you are greeted by your Newport
International Travel guide for transfer to your hotel in Ankara for Welcome
Cocktails and Dinner. Overnight stay in Ankara. (Dinner)
Sunday, September 30: CAPPADOCIA
Following an early morning check-out, your guide will take you to the Museum
of Ancient Anatolian Civilizations and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of
the modern Turkish Republic. Then, the tour continues on to the Cappadocia
Region for overnight stay. Dinner with entertainment in a night club, perhaps
even one carved into a cave! (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Monday, October 1: CAPPADOCIA
Full-day sightseeing in this most unusual landscape: Visit the Goreme Valley,
with its many rock churches decorated with frescoes, and the underground city
of Derinkuyu. Afterwards, visit the Peri Bacalari Valley (unique formations
in eroded rocks), and quaint hamlets such as Avanos and Zelve. Overnight stay
in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Tuesday, October 2: ANTALYA
As this will be the longest travel day of the tour, an early morning departure
is planned from Cappadocia for Konya, biblical Iconium. En route, visit the
Sultanhani Caravanserai. Lunch in Konya, followed by a visit to the Museum
and the tomb of Mevlana, whose disciples founded the “Whirling Dervishes”
sect. Drive through the Taurus Mountains and arrive in Antalya in the late
afternoon; transfer to your hotel in Antalya. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Wednesday, October 3: ANTALYA
Your guide will pick you from your hotel in the morning for a full-day tour
of Antalya and some of the famous sites in the surrounding area. First, drive
to Perge, the ancient city where you will see impressive ruins. Then, visit
Aspendos, famous for its impressive, beautifully preserved, Roman Theater.
After lunch, drive back to Antalya to see the Antalya Fortress, the Harbor,
as well as the “Fluted” Minaret. Return to your hotel in late
afternoon. Evening at leisure. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Thursday, October 4: KAS
After breakfast, depart from Antalya to drive along the Mediterranean coast
and the Taurus foothills, passing through ancient cities such as Phasellis,
Demre and Myra, home of St. Nicholas), and little villages, on the way to
Kas. Overnight stay in Kas. (Lunch, Breakfast and Dinner)
Friday, October 5: BODRUM
Drive along the Mediterranean, enjoying spectacular scenery, and stopping
at ancient cities, like Patara, Letoon and Xanthos, arriving in Bodrum for
overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Saturday, October 6: BODRUM
In the morning, experience the feel of a “Blue Voyage” as you
sail in the turquoise waters. Lunch on board. After lunch, visit the Crusaders’
Castle and the foundation of the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World. Evening on your own in Bodrum. (Breakfast and
Lunch)
Sunday, October 7: KUSADASI
Depart early in the morning from Bodrum for the drive to Ephesus. En route,
stop at fascinating ancient cities such as Priene, one of the first planned
cities in the world, and Didyma to see the Temple of Apollo. Drive to Kusadasi
for overnight. (Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner)
Monday, October 8: KUSADASI
One of the highlights of your tour to Turkey is the visit to Ephesus, truly
a spectacular ancient city, and one of the most complete ruins to survive
to this day. See world-famous Ephesus close up, as you walk on marble streets.
Then, visit the Basilica of St. John, The Archaeological Museum, and the House
of The Virgin Mary. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Tuesday, October 9: CANAKKALE
Morning departure from Kusadasi, driving through Izmir (ancient Smyrna) and
continuing on to Bergama (ancient Pergamum) to see the impressive Acropolis
and the ancient Hospital. In the afternoon, drive north to Troy, immortalized
by Homer. Overnight stay in. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Wednesday, October 10: ISTANBUL
In the morning, take the ferry to the European side of the Straits of Dardanelles,
arriving at Gelibolu for a brief tour of the War Monuments and the trenches
from the Gallipoli War. After lunch, drive on to Istanbul for overnight stay.
(Breakfast and Lunch)
Thursday, October 11: ISTANBUL
This morning, your guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Istanbul.
First, visit the Blue Mosque, the St. Sophia Museum, the Hippodrome and the
Underground Cistern. After lunch, visit Topkapi Palace, famous for its Treasury
and its China Collection, among other splendors. Lastly, stop at the Covered
Bazaar, the largest ancient covered mall. Return to the hotel in late afternoon.
(Breakfast and Lunch)
Friday, October 12: ISTANBUL
In the morning, take a cruise on the Bosphorus, sailing up the straits that
divide Asia and Europe, against the backdrop of the beautiful Istanbul skyline.
Lunch at a seafood restaurant. In the afternoon, visit the Dolmabahce Palace,
the last residence of the Ottoman Sultans, overlooking the Bosphorus. If available,
attend a performance of the Janissary Band, the world’s first military
band. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch)
Saturday, October 13: ISTANBUL
Today, discover Istanbul on your own. Tonight, a farewell dinner. (Breakfast
and Dinner)
Sunday, October 14:
Early morning transfer to Ataturk International Airport for the flights back
home (Breakfast)
***BOOK
NOW***
Email: turkey@newportinternational.net
Phone: (949) 719-2800
Note: Above Rates Inlclude
All transfers and land portion of the tour with an English-speaking guide
in air-conditioned private vehicle, all entrance fees, accommodation at deluxe
hotels, or special hotels (or best available), with the meal plan specified
in the itinerary, all service charges
and taxes.
California S.O.T. # 1006630-60
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