BEST OF TURKEY
Familiarization Tour
7 Days / 6 Nights

LAND ONLY
weekly arrivals on Saturdays & Thursdays

November 2004- Sep 2005

First Class - 4star

Only US$799*

* Per Person in double land only

*spouses'/ travel companion are welcome at the same rate

*Dec 15-Jan 05 add US$190

*Single supplement US$300

*Hotel Taxes US$120

*Extra night in Istanbul US$60

Upgrade to 5-star hotels add US$190

Extra night 4-star US$60 & 5-star US$95

Includes:

* 5 nights in Istanbul at the Golden Age or Lion or similar

* 1? night in Izmir at the Anemon or Kaya Prestige or similar

* Domestic flights Istanbul / Izmir / Istanbul

* 4 day tour - Beylerbeyi Palace, cruise on the Bosphorus the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia Church, Topkapi Palace, Bazaar, Ephessus, Roman Baths, Basilica of St. John, Shrine of Virgin Mary, Pergamum antique city, altar of Zeus, Trojan Temple & the world's steepest theater.

* All transfers and tours with enterance fees.

* 10 meals ( 6 breakfasts, 4 lunches).

* Service of professional tour guides and field co-ordinators

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Itinerary

DAY 1, ARRIVE ISTANBUL

Upon arrival, we will be met and assisted through customs and transferred to our hotel.

DAY 2, ISTANBUL

Today we visit the Hippodrome including the Blue Mosque, St. Sophia and the underground Cistern. After lunch we visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, the magnificent gardens, galleries and pavillions of the Topkapi palace. Then we visit the famous old covered bazaar. Back to the hotel for overnight. (BL)

DAY 3, ISTANBUL / EPHESUS / VIRGIN MARY / IZMIR

Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight to Izmir then will drive to Ephesus one of the most renowed classical sites in Turkey. Founded by the Ionions, it was situated on a natural harbor which gave it its early prosperity. Ephesus, with its marble street, Temple to Artemis and Cercius library, was included by Alexander the Great in his ?seven wonders of the world, visit the Shrine of the Vergin Mary, where she lived her last years. Drive back to Izmir for overnight (BL)

DAY 4, IZMIR / PERGAMUM / ISTANBUL

Today we drive to the city of Pergamum with the Hellenistic Ruins where the Great Citadel of Pergamum rises 1000m above the fertile Calcus Valley. After lunch we proceed to Pergamum Acropolis, Athena and Trajaneun Temple the library, the Great Theatre, Agora and the Roman Baths. Return to Izmir for our flight back to Istanbul for overnight. (BL)

DAY 5, ISTANBUL

Today we enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus with a stop at the Egyptian Market, After lunch we drive across the Bosphorus Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asian side for a panoramic birds-eye view of Istanbul, then visit Beylerbeyi palace and Fishermen's Village. Overnight in Istanbul. (BL)

DAY 6, ISTANBUL

Today is free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

DAY 7, DEPART ISTANBUL

Today we will be transferred to the airport for our flight. Back home. (B)

** Sequence of the itinerary is subject to change **