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DAY 01:ANKARA
Welcome to the capital of Turkey. Our staff will
tranfer you to your hotel on the first day of your travel in Turkey.For
the rest of the day, you will be at your leisure. ( D )
DAY 02: ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA
In the morning visit to the world-wide famous
Anatolian Civilisation Museum also known as Hittite Museum and
Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk , the burial place of of the national
hero who founded the Republic of Turkey .Then departure for
Cappadocia and after a picturesque
trip along the Salt Lake which is the second largest lake of Turkey
arrival to Cappadocia. Overnight at the hotel.(
B/D )
DAY 03 :CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel.Visit to the Pigeon Valley
where you can see colourful pigeon holes blended with nature.Then
visit to the Uçhisar natural outcrop where you can see the panaromic
view of the surrounding area. Then proceed to the Göreme Open Air
Museum and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with
beautiful frescoes depicting some scenes from the Old and New
Testament. Then visit to the Monk’s Valley ( or Paşabaglari ) in
Zelve to see different rock formations. The next visit will be Avanos ( ancient Venessa )
town. Finally visit to the Kaymakli underground city where the
early Christians hid from the persecutors. Overnight in Cappadocia.
( B/D )
DAY 04 :CAPPADOCIA - ANTAKYA
After having breakfast at the hotel . Departure for
Niğde . Visit to the Eskigümüş Monastic Complex with the colourful
frescoes. Arrival in Antakya and
overnight . ( B/D )
DAY 05 : ANTAKYA- URFA
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the sites of
Biblical Antioch which is situated on the banks of ancient
Oronthes River . The city was the center of Christianity and had
been visited by St. Barnabas , St. Paul and St. Peter. Visit to
the Grotto of St. Peter which is considered the first church in the
world and also an exhibition of Roman mosaics . İn the afternoon departure for Urfa.
Departure and overnight in Urfa . ( B/D )
DAY 06 : URFA- ADIYAMAN
Breakfast at the hotel . Visit the pool of sacred
carps near Halil el Rahman Mosque . Wandering in the oriental
bazaar . Departure for Mount
Nimrud (2150 m.) Enjoy the sunset over toppled heads of colossal
stone statues of Gods , which lie on the ground, erected 2000 years
ago for the gigantic sanctuary of King Antiochos I of Commagene
Kingdom. Overnight in Adıyaman. ( B/D )
DAY 07 : ADIYAMAN- DİYARBAKIR
After having breakfast at the hotel departure for
Diyarbakır. Upon arrival wandering in the old part of the city . The
city is situated on the banks of Dicle (Tigris) River and has a
medieval atmosphere with its walls encircling the city . These
black basalt walls are known the second largest and best preserved
walls in the world after the famous great walls of China . you'll
visit beautiful Ulu Camii (the Grand Mosque), built in the12th
century and see many of the mosques dating to the Ottoman period .
By the end of the city tour overnight in Diyarbakır.
( B/D )
DAY 08: DİYARBAKIR-VAN
Breakfast at the hotel and departure for Van. On the
way , embark a local boat to Ahdamar Island where you will be
visiting the Ahdamar Church. Then proceed to Van and overnight in the city.(
B/D )
DAY 09: VAN
Van district is located by the largest lake of Turkey
( Lake Van). Today you will visit the ancient sites of Van ; Tuspa,
the ancient capital of Urartians. Visit the magnificent citadel
dating as back as 9th century B.C. You will also see the cuneiform
inscriptions from te fifth century. Then proceed to Hoşap Castle and
Çavuştepe, ancient settlements also dating from the 9th century B.C.
Then proceed and visit Van Castle. Back to your hotel in Van.
( B/D )
DAY 10: VAN-DOĞUBAYAZIT-MT..ARARAT-KARS
Departure for Kars. Enroute visit the magnificent
Ishak Paşa Palace in a lovely decorum with its 336 rooms and
Harem, set around two courtyards covering 7.600 square meters . On
your way you will see the legendary Mount Ararat, an extinct
volcano capped year round with ice and snow.Arrival in Kars and
overnight. ( B/D )
DAY 11: KARS-ERZURUM
Departure for Erzurum. Enroute visit the ruins of
Ani of the 10th century, situated on the border of Armenia ,with its
impressive walls gates and churches of Redeemer Dikran Honents,
Apostles etc. Ani was called ""The City of 1001 Churches"" for its
many medieval churches and buildings . Proceed to Erzurum and
overnight. ( B/D )
DAY 12: ERZURUM-TRABZON
Erzurum is the largest province in the East of Turkey
and is located on a high plateau The history of the city extends
back to 4000 BC and it has seen many civilizations in history.
You'll visit the castle, Double Minaret Madrasah ( ancient
university) and Grand Mosque. Visit the wonderful complex of
Seldjoukide tombs of Uckumbetler. Then proceed to Trabzon. In the
afternoon visit extraordinary Byzantine monastery of Sumela which
stands at 1200 m. of an altitude , with with church and chapels full
of outstanding frescoes.Overnight in Trabzon.
( B/D )
DAY 13: TRABZON-İSTANBUL
After having breakfast at the hotel transfer to the
Airport in Trabzon. Arrival in İstanbul and transfer to your hotel
in İstanbul. ( B )
DAY 14:İSTANBUL
Meeting at the hotel. Visit the splendors of
İstanbul: the “ Hippodrome” the scene of the chariot races and the
center of Byzantine civic life; the “ Blue Mosque “ ( Sultan Ahmet
Mosque ), which is the most splendid of the Imperial Mosques in the
city with itc cascade of domes and semi- domes; the “Hagia Sophia “
which was firstly dedicated in the year 360, during the reign of
Emperor Constantine the great. Visit the 6th century underground
Byzantine Basilica cistern with its 336 Corinthian columns. Visit the “Topkapı Palace Museum “ ,
world famous imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans for nearly 400
years with its superb and unrivaled porcelain collections. Visit
the Covered Bazaar, the historical shopping center with nearly 4400
shops and labirynth-like alleys.Overnight at your hotel.
( B )
DAY 15: İSTANBUL
Free day in İstanbul. overnight. (
B )
DAY 16 : Check out and transfer to the
Airport for your return flight. ( B )
B=Breakfast
D=Dinner
PRICE INCLUDES:
• Domestic flight in Turkey.(1)
• Accommodation in twin bedded rooms at selected 3 / 4 star hotels
• Some meals as indicated in
the itineraries.
• Professional, English-speaking tour director at your service
throughout the tour.
• Arrival and departure transfers.
• Portage for suitcases except at the airport.
• All touring , entrance fees.
• Land transportation by private air-conditioned modern vehicles.
• Hotel service charges, tips and taxes.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Personal expenses.
• Optional tours.
• Customary tips to drivers and guides, which are made at the
travelers discretion. |
