2012 |

 

GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY

Tour Code - 6720

13 days Istanbul to Istanbul Istanbul, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Denizli Area, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Bursa

All inclusive prices starting at: $1219

Begin in Istanbul and drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Take time to visit the remains of Homer's legendary Troy, then travel through forested countryside to Kusadasi, famous for the Ephesus archaelogical site. By way of Konya, stop at the great 13th-century Agzikarahan Caravanserai, then to Goreme for an included visit to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians. Arrive in Turkey's capital of Ankara with a stop at Ataturk's Mausoleum. Visit King Midas' tomb before continuing to Bursa, famous for its great mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. The culmination of your journey is Istanbul, a vibrant city of mosques, markets, peddlers, and historic buildings of Byzanteum Constantinople fame.

Meals

  • Breakfast - 12
  • Lunch - 0
  • Dinner - 8

Standard Features

SIGHTSEEING: Visits to Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Agzikarahan Caravanserai, Konya, Rock Chapels in Goreme, Ankara, King Midas' Tomb in Gordion, Bursa
SCENIC HIGHLIGHTS: Pamukkale's "cotton castle"
GUIDES: Local Guide for city sightseeing in Istanbul. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
TRANSPORTATION: Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Dardanelles Straits and Bay of Izmir ferry crossing
HOTELS: Rooms with private bath or shower, hotel taxes, porterage, tips, and service charges
MEALS: Buffet breakfasts (B); 8 dinners (D)

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Day by Day

DayDescription
1

ARRIVE IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY

Check into your hotel. In the evening, get to know your fellow travellers with a welcome drink, hosted by your Tour Director.

2

ISTANBUL-GALLIPOLI-CANAKKALE

Drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Time to visit the Anzac Cemetery and the site of a bloody World War I battle. Then a short ferry crossing to Asia Minor. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)

3

CANAKKALE-TROY-IZMIR-KUSADASI

First, a visit to the remains of Homer's legendary Troy. South to the lovely Bay of Edremit with distant views of the island of Lesbos. Through forests of pine, oak, and valonia, head for Izmir, where an orientation drive includes the Karsiyaka District. From here it's not far to your hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)

4

AT LEISURE IN KUSADASI

Enjoy your charming modern resort located between ancient Ephesus and Priene, blessed with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. Optional excursions to the Roman/Greek archaeological site of Ephesus and to the Virgin Mary House are available. (B)

5

KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE-DENIZLI AREA

Once past Aydin, you enter what is known as the "Greek Meander," the most fertile region in Turkey. Make a first stop this morning for optional sightseeing of the ancient site of Aphrodisias scattered around the village of Geyre. From the town of Denizli, drive north to view the extraordinary sight of Pamukkale with the ancient site of Hierapolis. Overnight in the Denizli area. (B,D)

6

DENIZLI AREA-KONYA

Eastwards to Dinar and then past Lake Acigoy, surrounded by cherry gardens and opium fields. Later, splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya. (B,D)

7

KONYA-GOREME-CAPPADOCIA

Continue eastward into the great central plateau that separates Konya from Cappadocia, taking a break at the great Agzikarahan caravanserai. After arrival in Goreme, an included afternoon excursion to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)

8

CAPPADOCIA

Optional sightseeing in the spectacular Cappadocia area. Admire the large natural amphitheatre bounded by almost-vertical cliffs into which have been hewn monastic buildings, churches, and underground retreats where early Christians sheltered from Roman persecution. (B,D)

9

CAPPADOCIA-AKSARAY-ANKARA.

North today by way of Aksaray to Ankara. Enjoy an orientation drive of the Turkish capital. Afternoon optional excursions are available to see some of the capital's highlights. (B,D)

10

ANKARA-GORDION-BURSA

From Ankara into the ancient kingdom of Phrygia to Gordion where, according to legend, Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Visit King Midas' tomb. On to historic Bursa in the shadow of the Olympus of Mysia, famous for its great Mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. (B,D)

11

BURSA-FERRY CROSSING-ISTANBUL

A morning drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, then take a ferry across the Bay of Izmit to Istanbul. This afternoon, enjoy the included sightseeing with visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Tonight, take advantage of the optional dinner outing in Istanbul. (B)

12

ISTANBUL

Markets, peddlers, and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks, and black coffee-you'll find this vigorous city irresistible. The view of the city at dusk with its 600 mosques and the Bosporus is unforgettable. Optional possibilities are a morning excursion by private boat to the Bosporus and in the afternoon, the "Historical Tour of Istanbul." (B)

13

ISTANBUL

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

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Dates/Prices

NB: All prices listed are per person

May 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
06 May 201218 May 2012On Request $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List
13 May 201225 May 2012On Request $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List
20 May 201201 Jun 2012On Request $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List
27 May 201208 Jun 2012Open $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List

Jun 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
10 Jun 201222 Jun 2012On Request $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List
17 Jun 201229 Jun 2012On Request $1585 NZD $2049 NZD Hotel List

Jul 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
01 Jul 201213 Jul 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List
08 Jul 201220 Jul 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List
22 Jul 201203 Aug 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List
29 Jul 201210 Aug 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List

Aug 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
05 Aug 201217 Aug 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List
12 Aug 201224 Aug 2012Open $1548 NZD $2012 NZD Hotel List
26 Aug 201207 Sep 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List

Sep 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Sep 201214 Sep 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
09 Sep 201221 Sep 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
16 Sep 201228 Sep 2012On Request $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
23 Sep 201205 Oct 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
23 Sep 201205 Oct 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
30 Sep 201212 Oct 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List

Oct 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
07 Oct 201219 Oct 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
14 Oct 201226 Oct 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
21 Oct 201202 Nov 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List
28 Oct 201209 Nov 2012Open $1597 NZD $2061 NZD Hotel List

Nov 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
04 Nov 201216 Nov 2012On Request $1402 NZD $1866 NZD Hotel List
11 Nov 201223 Nov 2012Open $1402 NZD $1866 NZD Hotel List
18 Nov 201230 Nov 2012Open $1316 NZD $1780 NZD Hotel List
25 Nov 201207 Dec 2012Open $1316 NZD $1780 NZD Hotel List

Dec 2012

Start DateEnd DateAvailabilityTwin ShareSingle
02 Dec 201214 Dec 2012Open $1219 NZD $1683 NZD Hotel List
09 Dec 201221 Dec 2012Open $1219 NZD $1683 NZD Hotel List
16 Dec 201228 Dec 2012Open $1219 NZD $1683 NZD Hotel List

Accommodation Prices

Pre & Post TourCityStart DateEnd DateSingle PriceTwin PriceTriple Price
POSTIstanbul01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $135 NZD $92 NZD $80 NZD
PREIstanbul01 Jan 201231 Dec 2012 $135 NZD $92 NZD $80 NZD

Charges

TypeNamePrice
OPTIONALGratuity158 NZD

GRAND TOUR OF TURKEY

Tour Code - 6720

13 days Istanbul to Istanbul Istanbul, Canakkale, Kusadasi, Denizli Area, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Bursa

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Optional Excursions

To help plan your leisure time, as well as your pre-tour budgeting, here is a list of optional excursions that may be offered on this tour. Availability is subject to sufficient participation, weather conditions, seasonal suitability, group interests, and general feasibility for your tour. Please note prices may be based on the previous year and are subject to change. Full terms and conditions are contained in the important travel documents.

PriceDetails
31  EUR

Name: BOSPORUS CRUISE
Location: ISTANBUL
Description: Drive over the Galata Bridge to board your boat for an excellent view of old Turkish wooden houses and beautiful scenery. See the elegant Dolmabahce Palace and cruise under the Bosporus Bridge.
50  EUR

Name: BY NIGHT WITH DINNER
Location: ISTANBUL
Description: Drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul to a well-known nightclub where dinner, including specialties of Turkish cuisine and wine, is served. Then a show with singers, belly dancers, and folk groups from various regions of Anatolia.
25  EUR

Name: CITY SIGHTSEEING
Location: ANKARA
Description: Turkey's capital city typifies the contrast of old and new so evident throughout the entire country. See the new city as well as the market places and the Ataturk Mausoleum, honouring the first president and founder of modern Turkey. The next visit is to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, located in a restored bazaar. The museum has a unique and priceless collection dating back to the Prehistoric Era.
45  EUR

Name: EPHESUS FULL DAY
Location: KUSADASI
Description: Ephesus is one of the most beautiful and ancient sites, once known as the capital of the Asian Province of the Roman Empire, with its fascinating library of Celcus, its huge amphitheater with seating for 26,000, and Adrian's Temple. Then drive up to the chapel, last home of the Virgin Mary and the site of the Temple of Diane - one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
45  EUR

Name: HISTORIC HALF DAY TOUR
Location: ISTANBUL
Description: Drive first to Topkapi Palace, the historical residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the mid 15th to the 19th centuries, and now a museum. Then visit the 6th century St. Sophia, a former patriarchal basilica, later a mosque and now a museum. Last stop is to the world-famous covered Grand Bazaar with 4,000 tiny shops.
29  EUR

Name: TURKISH FOLKLORE
Location: AVANOS
Description: Something quite different - a lively and colourful show of costumes, dancing and singing. Enjoy local wine and Turkish appetizers.
35  EUR

Name: TYPICAL CAPPADOCIA VILLAGE
Location: AVANOS
Description: Discover fascinating Cappadocia with its "Fairy Chimneys", underground city of Ozkonak, typical villages, and the greatest concentration of accessible rock churches in the region. See rock-hewn chambers and other relics of monastic buildings and life.
 
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