11 Days/10 Nights – Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Kusadasi & Canakkale.
Tour includes:
• 10 Nights accommodation in Turkey: Istanbul (3), Ankara (1), Cappadocia (2), Pamukkale (1), Kusadasi (2) & Canakkale (1).
• Service of a licensed English-speaking guide.
• Sightseeing and excursions as detailed in the itinerary, including entrance fees.
• Meals as per itinerary.
• All transfers as per itinerary.
*For international flights from Canada, please contact your Saveontravel.ca agent for a quotation.
Day 1 Saturday – Istanbul
Upon arrival at the Istanbul airport, you will be met by our Save on Travel
representative, assisted through formalities and transferred to the
hotel.
Day 2 Sunday – Istanbul
Visit the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Church, an architectural wonder
of the 6th century and the Blue Mosque, the imperial mosque famous for
its six minarets and interior tiles. Continue to Topkapi Palace,
residence of Ottoman Sultans, now a museum. Overnight at your hotel. (B)
Day 3 Monday – Istanbul / Ankara
In the morning, a stop is made at one of the oldest markets in the world
which contains over 4000 shops, the Grand Bazaar. Drive to Ankara, the
city known for its political and commercial significance. Overnight at
your hotel. (BD)
Day 4 Tuesday – Ankara / Cappadocia
After breakfast, tour the Ataturk Mausoleum, an architectural wonder of
the 1940’s and where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. Also
visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations housing many artifacts
dating as far back as the prehistoric age. Drive to Cappadocia for
overnight. (BD)
Day 5 Wednesday – Cappadocia
Enjoy a full day of sightseeing with visits to the Devrant Valley,
Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum to see
10th Century churches cut out of soft rock. Visit the unique
underground City of Kaymkli, built in the 7th Century by Christians
fleeing persecution. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)
Day 6 Thursday – Cappadocia / Pamukkale
After breakfast, drive towards Konya. En route, visit the elegantly
designed rest-stop for travelers, the Sultan Han Caravanserai, built by
Sultan Alaettin Keykubad in 1229. Continue to the Mausoleum of Mevlana,
master of the whirling dervishes known for their hypnotic movements.
Drive to Pamukkale for overnight. (BD)
Day 7 Friday – Pamukkale / Izmir
After breakfast, you will visit the unique cotton Fortress, the white
calcium cascade with its therapeutic thermal pools. Drive to Hierapolis
to visit the Roman and Christian remains and the first modern spa
centers of the ancient world. Continue to Izmir and overnight at your
hotel. (BD)
Day 8 Saturday – Izmir / Ephesus
In the morning, drive to Ancient City of Ephesus, where you will see the
marble streets, Antique Theater, Arcadian Way, a Roman Bath and the
Celcus Library. You will also visit the Shrine of the Virgin Mary where
she spent her final years. Overnight at your hotel. (BD)
Day 9 Sunday – Izmir / Canakkale
After breakfast, drive to Bergama and visit the famous Acropolis of the
ancient city and the Ancient Medical Center Asklepion. Continue your
drive to the fabled city of Troy, famed in Homeric legend – site of the
Trojan horse. Overnight in Canakkale at your hotel. (BD)
Day 10 Sunday – Canakkale / Istanbul
In the morning, depart towards Gallipoli embarking on ferry for a
relaxing ride across the Dardanelle. Visit Anzac Cove and the Lone pine
cemetery. Continue to Istanbul and overnight at your hotel. (B)
Day 11 Sunday – Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
Prices and Dates
2013 – Saturday Arrival - Land Only |
Rate |
28 Feb - 31 Mar |
1039.00 |
01 Apr - 31 Nov |
1069.00 |
Single Supplement |
579.00 |
2014 – Friday Arrival - Land Only |
Rate |
10 Jan - 28 Mar |
989.00 |
04 Apr - 12 Dec |
1029.00 |
Single Supplement |
499.00 |
All rates are in Canadian Dollars. For international airfare, please contact
our agents at (416) 751-7025 or fill out a booking request.
Accommodation
City |
Hotels |
Istanbul |
Crown Plaza (Old City) or similar |
Ankara |
Hilton Hotel or similar |
Cappadocia |
Double Tree by Hilton Hotelor similar |
Pamukkale |
Colossae Hotel or similar |
Izmir/Kusadasi |
Hilton Hotel/Kusadasi Beach Resort or similar |
Canakkale |
Kolin Hotel or similar |