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Best of Turkey 2009

Highlights

  • Gallipoli
  • Troy
  • Pergamum
  • Izmir
  • Ephesus
  • Pamukkale
  • Antalya
  • Perge
  • Konya
  • Cappadocia
  • Ankara
  • Gordion
  • Bursa
  • Istanbul

    Best of Turkey 2009 Whats Included

    Sightseeing Highlights
  • Gallipoli: See Anzac Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery.
  • Troy: Visit the ruins of the ancient city. See the Wooden Horse.
  • Pergamum: Visit the Acropolis, Altar of Zeus and Asclepieion.
  • Izmir: Visit the city highlights of Izmir.
  • Ephesus: Visit the Great Theatre, the Library of Celsius, the Gymnasium and Temple of Hadrian. Visit the Virgin Mary's stone cottage.
  • Pamukkale: Visit the 'Cotton Castle' springs.
  • Hierapolis: Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.
  • Antalya: Orientation of this Mediterranean resort includes the Archaeological Museum.
  • Perge and Aspendos: Visit these Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities.
  • Konya: Sightseeing including the Mevlana Museum of the 'Whirling Dervishes' and Karatay Tile Museum.
  • Cappadocia: Visit the underground city of Kaymakli, and an excursion to Urgup and Goreme. Visit the Goreme Open-Air museum and pottery- making in Avanos.
  • Ankara: Sightseeing includes Ataturk Bulvari, the Ankara cafestle, visit to the Museum of Anatolian Civilisation and Ataturk's Mausoleum.
  • Gordion: See the Earth Tumulus and visit the excavations.
  • Bursa: Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Blue Mosque.
  • Istanbul: Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and its Treasury section, Church of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
  • Dining Highlights
  • 13 Buffet breakfasts
  • 10 three-course or open-buffet dinners
  • 1 farewell traditional dinner on your final night in Istanbul24 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
  • First Class Travel Highlights
  • First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
  • Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard.
  • The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
  • A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
  • Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 15 (conditions apply)
  • Airport Transfers
    Transfers will be provided for passengers who have advised Trafalgar of their flight times.
  • London Gateways Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London's airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London's Heathrow - Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London's Heathr
  • Important - Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
  • For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
  • For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
  • Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
  • In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar's control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
  • All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
  • In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
  • Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London's Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
  • Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar's Land and Air packages arriving at London's Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London's Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
  • European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
  • Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
  • Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
  • Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
  • Please Note
  • When demand is heavy, some extra departures may operate in reverse.
  • Guaranteed Room Share is not available on this tour.
  • Call (510) 582-0540 for more information or to book today! Mention code 7693726
    Tour OperatorTrafalgar Tours
    OfferOffer valid through 3/31/2009
    Duration
    15 Days
    Escorted
    Escorted - Yes
    Itinerary
    DayDestinationDescription
    Day 1Depart USADepart USA
    : Overnight flight to Istanbul.
    Day 2IstanbulArrive Istanbul
    : You are met and transferred to your hotel. Tonight, we attend a Welcome Briefing with our Tour Director and meet our traveling companions.

    Hotel: Dedeman Istanbul
    Day 3CanakkaleIstanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale
    : We drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula. Later we see Anzac Cove and visit Lone Pine Cemetery, the Dardanelles and Canakkale. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Kolin
    Day 4Izmir (Smyrna)Canakkale - Troy - Izmir (Smyrna)
    : In Troy, we see the famous legendary Wooden Horse before a visit to the Acropolis of ancient Pergamon. Then we continue south to Izmir where we have dinner in our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Crown Plaza Izmir
    Day 5PamukkaleIzmir - Ephesus - St. Mary's House - Pamukkale
    : Today we visit the extensive excavations at Ephesus with its 2,000 year old marble streets. Our journey continues, pausing at Virgin Mary's stone cottage, to Pamukkale. Dinner is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Lycus River
    Day 6Pamukkale - Hierapolis - AntalyaPamukkale - Hierapolis - Antalya (2 nights)
    : First to the health spa of Hierapolis, then we have an afternoon arrival in the coastal town of Antalya. The rest of the day is free to explore the narrow steets of the fascinating old town. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Dedeman Antalya (2 nights)
    Day 7Antalya - Perge and Aspendos ExcursionAntalya - Perge and Aspendos Excursion
    : We visit the impressive Antalya Archaeological Museum, one of the most important in Europe. Then to the Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos where we see the best preserved Roman theatre in the world. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 8KonyaAntalya - Konya
    : See the extraordinary Whirling Dervishes at the former covent in Konya, once the centre for the mystic sect, then on to Karatay Koran School. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Ozkaymak
    Day 9Konya - CappadociaKonya - Cappadocia (2 nights)
    : We journey to biblical Cappadocia, then we visit the underground city of Kaymakli and see the cone of Uchisar. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Dedeman Cappadocia (2 nights)
    Day 10Cappadocia - Urgup and Goreme ExcursionCappadocia - Urgup and Goreme Excursion
    : A full day to explore this unique region of volcanic landscapes, dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. Then to our hotel for dinner and overnight stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
    Day 11Cappadocia - AnkaraCappadocia - Ankara
    : We visit the 13th century Seljuk caravansary of Agzikarahan. At Ankara enjoy a guided sightseeing tour which includes the mausoleum of Ataturk. Dinner is at our hotel tonight. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Radisson SAS / Dedeman Ankara
    Day 12BursaAnkara - Gordion - Bursa
    : First stop is Gordion, city of King Midas. Then to Bursa, to visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque. The rest of your day is free to explore. Dinner tonight is at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)

    Hotel: Thermal Kervansaray
    Day 13Bursa - IstanbulBursa - Istanbul (2 nights)
    : We board our ferry to cross the Sea of Marmara to Istanbul. The rest of your day is free to explore the vast bustling Grand Bazaar, which is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 6,000 shops specialising in jewellery, pottery, spice, and carpets. (Buffet breakfast)

    Hotel: Dedeman Istanbul (2 nights)
    Day 14IstanbulIstanbul sightseeing
    : This morning we enjoy a guided tour which includes a visit to Topkapi Palace, the church of Hagia Sophia and the wondrous Blue Mosque. Later we enjoy a traditional Turkish Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and traveling companions. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
    Day 15Istanbul - USAIstanbul - USA
    : Time to bid farewell to Turkey and your Tour Director as we transfer you to the airport for your return flight home to the USA. (Buffet breakfast)
    Dates/Pricing
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    DatePrice / DescriptionQuote
    April 09, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 16, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 23, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    April 30, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 07, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 14, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 21, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    May 28, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 04, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 11, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 18, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    June 25, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 02, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 09, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 16, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 23, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    July 30, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 06, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 13, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 20, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    August 27, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 03, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 10, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 17, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    September 24, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 01, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 08, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 15, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 22, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    October 29, 2009$1,525.00* (USD) / Land PriceQuote
    Disclaimer
    * This list indicates brochure rates and dates.
    ** Guaranteed roomshare is not available on this tour.
    For details on discounts that apply to this tour please refer to a brochure or see your Travel Agent.
    The displayed prices are based on twin-share accommodation. A single supplement price is available on request.

    - These prices are correct at the time of the website going live, however are subject to confirmation at the time of booking.
    - All tour information is correct at time of tours going live, however is subject to change, please confirm all details at time of booking.
    - For full terms and conditions, please refer to our Conditions page.

     


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