anne's journeys - Essential Turkey

12 Days – FROM NZ $6990 PER PERSON TWIN SHARE (Gallipoli Extension - 1 Day FROM NZ$415)

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FEATURES AND INCLUSIONS

• Enjoy 3 nights in Istanbul, 3 nights in Cappadocia and 5 nights on the Aegean Coast.
• Visit early Christian sites such as Aya Sofya, the Virgin Mary’s house and the rock chapels and underground cities of Cappadocia.
• Enjoy lunch in the bohemian area of Ortakoy on the Bosphorus shore.
• Sample local wines in Urgup.
• Mix with the locals at lunch in a private home in Mustafapasha.
• Enjoy a full day boat trip on a traditional ‘gulet’ to the stunning coastal region of Kekova.
• Explore bazaars and markets, visit kitchens, bakeries and olive oil producers.
• Admire Demre, the home of St Nicholas, and visit his church.
• Small groups. Each group has a maximum of 18 guests.
• A hand-crafted itinerary with sightseeing, scenic drives and excursions.
• Private arrival and departure transfers.
• Fully escorted throughout by a bilingual NZ-Turkish couple who will share their extensive knowledge and experience of the people and culture of this unique country.
• Expert commentary by local guides during guided tours and visits to Istanbul, Goreme, Kaymakli, Antalya, Ephesus, and the House of the Virgin Mary.
• 11 Buffet breakfasts. (B), 7 Lunches of typical Turkish/Ottoman cuisine including in the historic Sultan Ahmet area of Istanbul, in a Mediterranean coastal port, and BBQ style on a typical ‘gulet’ while cruising the Mediterranean coast. (L) ,6 Evening meals including a welcome dinner in Istanbul, dinner and folklore show in Cappadocia and local Turkish specialities in a beautiful garden restaurant in Kas. (D)
• Deluxe air-conditioned motor vehicles throughout.
• Economy class flight from Istanbul to Kayseri (Day 3).
• Economy class flight from Izmir to Istanbul (Day 11).
  

Day 1 – MON Istanbul (2nts)
Day 2 – TUE Istanbul – Sightseeing
Day 3 – WED Istanbul – Sightseeing – Uçhisar (3nts)
Day 4 – THU Uçhisar – Cappadocia Sightseeing
Day 5 – FRI Uçhisar – Cappadocia at Leisure
Day 6 – SAT Uçhisar – Antalya (2nts)
Day 7 – SUN Antalya – Sightseeing
Day 8 – MON Antalya – Kas (2nts)
Day 9 – TUE Kas – Kekova Gulet Excursion
Day 10 – WED Kas – Ephesus – Kusadasi (1nt)
Day 11 – THU Kusadasi – Istanbul (1nt)
Day 12 – FRI Istanbul

GALLIPOLI EXTENSION

Additional Features and Inclusions

• Tour the battlefields and memorials of Gallipoli.
• Marvel at the ancient Greek sites of Troy and Pergamon.
• 1 Buffet breakfast. (B), 1 Lunch (L), 1 Evening meal. (D)

Day 11 – THU Kusadasi – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale (1nt)
Day 12 – FRI Canakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul (1nt)
Day 13 – SAT Istanbul

Tour Departures Dates: 24 May, 23 Aug 2010

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For availability & bookings, please contact Anne.

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