Tour Details
Itinerary is valid from 01-Jan-2016 to 31-Dec-2016
ET - BEST OF TURKEY
9Days 8Hotel Nights
Turkey: Cappadocia 2N, Konya 1N, Pamukkale 1N, Kusadasi 1N, Ephesus, Canakkale 1N, Troy, Gallipoli, Istanbul 2N.
DAY
1 Cappadocia
Arrive in Cappadocia - famous for its exceptional natural wonders.
2 Cappadocia
Visit Devrent valley - where one can see animal shaped fairy chimneys, Goreme open air museum - a UNESCO World Heritage site has the finest of the rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes (wall paitings) whose colors still retain all their original freshness. Later visit Pasabag valley also known as Monk Valley which contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia and Pigeon valley followed by Kaymakli - the largest Underground City.
3 Cappadocia - Konya
Proceed to Konya. Arrive in Konya. On arrival visit Mevlana Museum Konya.
4 Konya - Pamukkale
Proceed to Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale in the evening.
5 Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Visit Pamukkale - also known as 'Cotton Castle'. It is a natural site in Denizli Province in south-western Turkey. The city contains hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water, Hierapolis - the ancient Greek city on top of hot springs, also a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The hot springs there have been used as a spa since the 2nd century BCE. Later proceed to Kusadasi. Arrive in Kusadasi.
6 Kusadasi - Ephesus - Canakkale
Visit Ephesus - a great archaeological site. Visit Great Theater - a Roman reconstruction with 25,000 seats and still in use for performances or events, Temple of Hadrian - famous for the head of Medusa decoration, Library of Celsus - a technological wonder and Brothal. Proceed to Canakkale. Arrive in Canakkale.
7 Canakkale - Troy - Gallipoli - Istanbul
Visit Troy - also known as Truva, famous for the Trojan war and wooden horse. Proceed from Canakkale to Gallipoli by ferry. Arrive in Gallipoli and proceed to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul in the evening. Enjoy Turkish dinner with show.
8 Istanbul
City tour includes Hippodrome Square, Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. Evening free for shopping at Grand Bazaar.
9 Departure from Istanbul
Visit Sophia Museum. Later enjoy a Scenic boat ride by Eminonu through famous Bosphorus Straits lined with beautiful palaces. Board the flight for your hometown. Tour concludes.
- As per availability Indian meal will be served in Istanbul, rest all places meals will be continental.
- Lots of walking required in this tour, hence we do not suggest this tour for physically challenged people.
DAY 2-8 : Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
DAY 9 : Breakfast
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Turkish Ice Cream at Cappadocia.
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Tea / Coffee during Konya - Pamukkale journey.
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Tea / Coffee during Istanbul city tour.
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Tea / Coffee at Boat cruise at Istanbul.
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1 litre drinking water per person per day.
- Caring Tour Leader throughout the tour.
- Head phone services during Cappadocia city tour and Istanbul city tour.
- Head phone services at Blue Mosque and Sophia Museum.
4 Star hotels of this tour are:
Sydney - Mercure Sydney
Gold Coast - Mantra Legends
Cairns - Mercure Harbourside
Room Type
Twin
Triple
Per Child
Validity
Deluxe
AUD 1135.00
AUD 1008.00
AUD 687.00
30 Sept 09
Starting Air Fare:
Inclusions: |
1. 03 nights accommodation in Sydney with daily breakfast 2. 03 night accommodation in Gold Coast with daily breakfast 3. 02 nights accommodation in Cairns with daily breakfast 4. Return airport transfers 5. Return transfer from Brisbane - Gold Coast - Brisbane 6. Hop-on Hop-off Sydney & Bondi Explorer Bus (1 Day Ticket) 7. Dreamworld and Movieworld Admission in Gold Coast 8. Big Cat Green Island Cruise with semi-submersible vessel (PAK4)(Pax to pay direct $1.00 p/person Fuel Levy on check in ) inclusive of 1 Lunch in Cairns |

5 Star hotels of this tour are:
Sydney - Star City
Gold Coast - Conrad Jupitera
Cairns - Pullman Reef Hotel Casino
Room Type
Twin
Triple
Per Child
Validity
Deluxe
AUD 1442.00
AUD 1366.00
AUD 871.00
30 Sept 09
Starting Air Fare:
Inclusions: |
1. 03 nights accommodation in Sydney with daily breakfast 2. 03 night accommodation in Gold Coast with daily breakfast 3. 02 nights accommodation in Cairns with daily breakfast 4. Return airport transfers 5. Return transfer from Brisbane - Gold Coast - Brisbane 6. Hop-on Hop-off Sydney & Bondi Explorer Bus (1 Day Ticket) 7. Dreamworld and Movieworld Admission in Gold Coast 8. Big Cat Green Island Cruise with semi-submersible vessel (PAK4)(Pax to pay direct $1.00 p/person Fuel Levy on check in ) inclusive of 1 Lunch in Cairns |
