Grand Tour of Turkey: Tour Overview


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Grand Tour of Turkey

Tour Code: TKY

16 Day Trip

Per person rates from:
$2890 East Coast
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Terms and Conditions

Departures are available through October 2009.





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Tour Overview

Sightseeing Highlights & Experiences:

Included Tour Highlights
Istanbul sightseeing includes Haghia Sophia, the Blue Mosque,Topkapi Palace & the Grand Bazaar	Visit the Roman Spa of Hierapolis
Visit the WWI Battlefields & Anzac Cemetery	Visit Seljuk Monastery, Karatay Medrese & Ince Minaret
Temple of Trajan	Visit Goreme & the cave village of Avcilar
Visit the ruins of Ephesus & Temple of Hadrian	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
Unearth the mysteries of Turkey, both ancient and modern on this 16-day tour through this mystical land. From the compelling enchantment of Istanbul to the whirling dervishes of Konya and the folk dancers in underground caves near Cappadocia, the Grand Tour of Turkey is sure to cast a spell over you! 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. Enjoy Istanbul’s captivating mix of ancient mosques, palaces, museums and bazaars, before crossing the Dardanelles Straits to the ancient ruins in Troy and Ephesus. Relax on the Mediterranean during a 3-night stay in coastal Antalya. In the capital city of Ankara, visit the grand Mausoleum of Ataturk before returning to Istanbul for an optional cruise along the Bosphorus Canal which separates the great continents of Europe and Asia! 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.