11d wonders of turkey

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Wonders of Turkey
Memorable Highlights
Unbeatable Features
• Istanbul Sightseeing includes the
Topkapi Palace and the Blue Mosque
• Ankara Visit the Museum of Anatolian
Civilisation and Ataturk’s Mausoleum
• Cappadocia Marvel at the
underground city of Sarhatli
• Konya Visit the Mevlana Museum,
home of the Whirling Dervishes
• Pamukkale See the Cotton Castle
springs and the ruins of the
Roman health spa of Hierapolis
• Ephesus Visit the Great Theatre,
Library of Celsus, Gymnasium,
Temple of Hadrian and
House of the Virgin Mary
• Pergamon Visit the Asclepion
Medical Centre
• Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient
city and see the Wooden Horse
• Gallipoli See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine
and Chunnuk Bair Cemeteries
• Luxury air-conditioned coach
• Hand-picked 3 and 4 star
accommodation
• All hotel service charges and tips,
baggage handling fees and local taxes
• Variety of Optional Experiences
• An expert Travel Director
and separate driver
• Ferry across the Dardanelles
from Çanakkale to Eceabat
• Airport transfers are provided on the
first and last travel day. Conditions
apply. Please refer to the price panel.
• Audio Headsets Provided throughout
your holiday to enhance your
included sightseeing experiences
Included Dining
• 10 buffet breakfasts
• 5 three course dinners
Visit www.trafalgar.com for all
definite departures, up-to-date
information on itineraries and our
great range of Optional Experiences.
Your Unbeatable
Value Itinerary...
Day 1 | Arrive Istanbul (2 Nights)
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be
met and transferred to your hotel. Relax
after your journey. In the evening attend a
trip briefing with your Travel Director and
meet your fellow travellers. Hotel: Surmeli
Day 2 | Istanbul Sightseeing
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour including
a visit to see parts of the Topkapi Palace
Museum, residence of the Ottoman
Sultans between 1453–1852. Visit the
Hippodrome, once the centre of life
where chariot racing and other public
events took place. Visit the Blue Mosque
built between 1609 and 1616, so-called
for its blue ceramic tiles. Your last stop
will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the
world’s largest and oldest covered market
with over 60 streets. Consider joining a
delicious Turkish optional dinner where
local cuisine is served along with traditional
belly dancing entertainment. (BB)
Day 3 | Istanbul – Ankara
This morning enjoy free time in the city
or take an Optional Experience of Hagia
Sophia. This church was built in the
Byzantine capital during the 6th century
and converted into a mosque by the
Ottomans. Today it houses a museum and
is known as one of the world’s greatest
architectural wonders. Afterwards consider
taking a cruise along the Bosphorus
enjoying views of the strait that separates
Asia and Europe. Its shores are lined with
fine neighbourhoods, Ottoman palaces,
fortresses, old wooden villas, parks and
gardens, restaurants and cafés. Early
this afternoon depart for the capital
city of Ankara for an overnight stay.
(BB D) Hotel: Holiday Inn Kavaklidere
Day 4 | Ankara – Cappadocia (2 Nights)
Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations,
a historic caravanserai holding artifacts
from as far back as 7500 years including
the most extensive and valuable
collection of Hittite artifacts in the
world. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk,
the father of modern Turkey. Drive to
Cappadocia where you will visit the
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underground city of Sarhatli, one of the
many underground settlements built
for protection and religious reasons.
Perhaps take an Optional Experience this
evening to see a mesmerising Whirling
Dervish performance with dinner at a
local restaurant. (BB) Hotel: Avrasya
Day 5 | Cappadocia Sightseeing
This morning visit Pasabagi and the red
valley and later stop at a regional rug
production centre to have a firsthand
experience of this unique art. This
afternoon you may wish to take an
Optional Experience to Göreme and
Avanos. Göreme, a historical region
of Turkey located among unique rock
formations, was first settled back in the
Roman period. Many rock churches
can still be seen today, as Christianity
was then the prevailing religion in that
region. Afterwards continue to the
town of Avanos renowned for its high
quality earthenware. This evening dinner
will be served at your hotel. (BB D)
Day 6 | Cappadocia – Konya
Today drive to Konya and visit the famous
mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher
Mevlana. This was also the dervish
lodge of the Mevlevi order, better
known as the Whirling Dervishes. Later
check into your hotel in Konya and
enjoy dinner. (BB D) Hotel: Ozkaymak
Day 7 | Konya – Pamukkale
After breakfast leave Konya and travel
to see the unique cotton fortress of
Pamukkale with its white lime cascades
formed by mineral springs. You will
also get to see the ruins of the ancient
Roman health spa of Hierapolis. This
evening enjoy a relaxing dinner at your
hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Pam Thermal
Day 8 | Pamukkale – Ephesus
and St. Mary’s House – Izmir
Today travel to Selcuk and tour the famous
ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural
centre of the ancient world and UNESCO
World Heritage Site. Explore 2,000 yearold marble streets, view a magnificent
theatre, see the Library of Celsus, a
gymnasium and finally Hadrian’s Temple.
Then take a short drive from Ephesus to
see St. Mary’s stone cottage, where it is
believed Virgin Mary spent her last years
accompanied by St. John. Continue to Izmir.
(BB) Hotel: Doubletree By Hilton Alsansak
Day 9 | Izmir – Pergamon
– Troy – Canakkale
Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion
in Pergamon and continue to Troy with its
famous wooden horse. This town is best
known for being the setting of the Trojan
War as well as a place where many cities
are built on top of each other. Continue
to Canakkale for the night with dinner
served at your hotel. (BB D) Hotel: Akol
Day 10 | Canakkale – Dardanelles
– Gallipoli – Istanbul
In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site
of many battles during WWI. Visit poignant
Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair before returning to Istanbul.
Enjoy a last night in Istanbul with your travel
companions after this comprehensive
trip through Turkey. (BB) Hotel: Surmeli
Day 11 | Depart Istanbul
This morning bid a fond farewell to this
wonderful city as your memorable holiday
comes to an end. Transfers are available
to the airport. Conditions apply. (BB)
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QAutumn, Winter, Spring: Departures marked in the price panel
are winter departures. Please note, these departures are subject
to change in price, discount and hotel. Prices will be confirmed in
May 2016.
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Island Add-on: Please see the box below for details
of the exciting Greek Island Explorer trip which can be added to
these departures.
TRIP NOTES
Airport transfers: Complimentary transfers will be provided for guests
who have provided Trafalgar with their flight details and are staying in
an Istanbul hotel booked by Trafalgar.
Room Share: Guaranteed Room Share is available on this trip.
Important Visa Information: Visas may be required for this trip.
Please speak with your Travel Agent when making your reservation to
assess your specific requirements.
For Trafalgar’s other great savings, air deals and extra nights’
accommodation, please see pages 16-17 and 87.
All prices are per person, twin share.
KEY:
FB Full Breakfast
BB Buffet Breakfast
L Lunch
D Dinner
Greek Island Explorer
Add-On Code: TUGI
Why not extend your holiday by
joining the Greek Island Explorer
and relaxing on the Greek Islands? Available with the following
departures of the Wonders of
Turkey: 4 May 2016, 15 June 2016,
27 July 2016 and 7 September 2016
On the final travel day of the Wonders
of Turkey trip you will be transferred
to Istanbul airport for a short included
flight to Athens, where you will join the
Greek Island Explorer trip. See pages
60-61 for full details of the itinerary.
Package price from US$3095
per person twin share
Ephesus
Regional : Eastern Mediterranean
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