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DAY 1:ANTALYA
Arrival in Antalya Airport. You will be met at
Antalya Airport and transferred to your hotel.The city is the
tourism capital of Turkey..It is an attractive city with shady palm-lined
boulevards and a prize winning marina. Your hotel is located in the
charming old harbour district of Antalya. Overnight.
( D )
DAY 2 : ANTALYA-KALKAN
Breakfast and check out at the hotel. Departure for
the pictureque town of Kalkan which is an ideal resort with its
narrow and winding streets lead down to the marina. En route visit,
Phaselis Alexander the Great’s favorite winter resort .Then visit
Demre and Myra ancient site . Your last visit is the modern Kaş or
ancient Antiphellos.After visiting the ancient theatre proceed to
Kalkan and overnight. ( B/D )
DAY 3: KALKAN-FETHİYE
Breakfast and check out at the hotel. Departure for
Fethiye,ancient Telmessos.Visit Lycian capital ,Xanthos and Patara
on the way .Your last stop Fethiye is situated at the conjuction
point of Aegean and Mediterranean Regions.At the popular resort of
Fethiye is a major marina at the head of a beautiful bay strewn
with islands.Visit tomb of Amynthas,which probably dates from the
fourth century B.C. Overnight in Fethiye. (
B/D )
DAY 4: FETHİYE-DALYAN
After breakfast proceed to Yakaköy (Tlos) which is
the oldest city in the Lycian region and home of the Lycian hero
Bellerophontes. You can see the remains of a castle agora,necropolis,theater,
Roman Baths and a good view of Eşen Valley.After visiting Tlos
continue onto the spectacular Saklıkent ( Hidden City ) Canyon
which is an incomparable natural wonder .The canyon is 300 meters
deep and 18 kms long ,the suspended restaurants, on the wooden
platforms,above the water ,serve delicious trout fish .After
Saklıkent start your way to the charming town of Dalyan ,located on
the banks of Dalyan River.High on the cliff face are magnificent
tombs that were carved into the rock.. Overnight in Dalyan.
( B/D )
DAY 5:DALYAN-BODRUM
In the morning visit the ruins of Kaunos ancient
site where you can see the sanctuary of Zeus,the theatre ,stoa
fountain and custom building .Then proceed to Bodrum.On your way
to Bodrum stop at Akyaka Village in Gökova.The village is famous
for its regional architecture. Your last stop of the day will be
Bodrum.The town ,known in ancient times as Halikarnassos,was the
birthplace of historian Herodotus. Overnight in Bodrum.
( B/D )
DAY 6: BODRUM-KUŞADASI
After breakfast visit the Bodrum Castle ,or castle
of St.Peter in the harbour.The castle is a fine example of 15th
century crusader architecture,and has been converted into the Museum
of underwater archaeology.You can also stroll along palm-lined
waterfront,while elegant yachts crowd the marina. Then visit
Mausoleum which was once one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
In the afternoon start your drive to Kuşadası ,Bird Island,which
is a lovely port built along the shores of a glittering bay around a
tiny islet covered with flowers.Arrival and overnight.
( B/D )
DAY 07 :KUŞADASI – IZMIR-İSTANBUL
In the morning depart to the glorious Ephesus ,
capital of the Roman Asia Minor ,to see extensive ruins which
include 2000 years old marble street , a huge theatre, the library
of Celsius and many other magnificent structures . Then visit the
house of Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos. In the afternoon visit the nearby Basilica of St.
John, as well the Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven
wonders of the ancient world. Drive to İzmir and transfer to the
Airport. ( B )
DAY 08: 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 09:İSTANBUL
Free day in İstanbul. overnight. (
B )
DAY 10 : 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.
• Travel documents kit.
PRICE EXCLUDES:
• Personal expenses.
• Optional tours.
• Customary tips to drivers and guides, which are made at the
travelers discretion. |
