Grand Tour of Turkey: Tour Overview


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Grand Tour of Turkey

Tour Code: TKY

16 Day Trip

Per person rates from:
$2629 East Coast
Rate above is before discount . Some taxes, fees additional. Read More.
Terms and Conditions

Departures are available through May 2009.





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Tour Overview

Enjoy lunch with the locals in a quaint village.

Your Tour Price Includes

Roundtrip Airfare & Fuel Surcharges	26 Meals
Transportation	Professional Tour Director
First Class Hotels	Travel Documents

Sightseeing Highlights & Experiences:

Premier Inclusions
Visit the ruins of Ephesus & Temple of Hadrian	Highlight folklore show in Cappadocia

Traditional Highlights
Istanbul sightseeing includes Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar	Visit Perge & Aspendos
Visit the WWI Battlefields & Anzac Cemetery	Visit Seljuk Monastery, Karatay Medrese & Ince Minaret
Stop in Troy, visit the Acropolis in Pergamon & Shrine of the Greek God of Medicine in Ascelpion	Visit Goreme & the cave village of Avcilar
Visit the Roman Spa of Hierapolis	Ankara sightseeing includes visits to the Mausoleum of Ataturk & Museum of Anatolian Civilizatio

Optional Excursion
Day Trip to the Ancient City of Phaselis	Bosphorus Cruise
Cappadocia - Whirling Dervishes Show

General
Many cultures have left their mark on Turkey, including the Hittites, Greeks, Romans and Ottomans. It’s a legacy that makes this gateway between East and West such a fascinating destination for a 16-day adventure. Istanbul is a captivating mix of ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars. Explore the Grand Bazaar and the Blue Mosque, then cross the Dardanelles Straits to visit ancient ruins in Troy and Ephesus. Relax on the Mediterranean during a 3-night stay in Antalya. Exotic people and places await, from the whirling dervishes of Konya to folk dancers in the underground caves near Cappadocia. In the capital city of Ankara, visit the grand Mausoleum of Ataturk before returning to Istanbul for an optional cruise along the Bosphorus. Stay in our selection of European First Class accommodations and enjoy 26 meals including 11 dinners. To ensure a comfortable travel experience, our motorcoaches are equipped with large panoramic windows, reclining seats, air-conditioning and restroom facilities.
Airfare and fuel surcharges are included from selected cities across the US and over 60 alternative departure cities are available at a low cost supplement. Tour price is per person and is based on two people sharing a twin bedded room. Single rooms are available at a supplement.