TOUR MAGIC CARPET -TURKEY ( Code : tr 13002)

2010 Turkey Tour Itinerary (10 days & 9 nights )

Day 1 Saturday
Istanbul
Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight Istanbul

Day 2 Sunday
Istanbul old city 
Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, the Basilica underground cistern and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul (B)

Day 3 Monday
Gallipoli battlefields 
One of the most emotionally touching places in Turkey, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Johnston's Jolly and the Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali (B,D)

Day 4 Tuesday
Troy, Acropolis of Pergamum   
This morning, step back in time as we visit Troy, home of the famed Trojan Horse. Then we tour the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. Its impressive temples and made Pergamum a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. An afternoon leather goods display follows. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Day 5 Wednesday
Ephesus, Kusadasi 
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and stadium. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey. At the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kusadasi (B,D)

Day 6 Thursday
Pamukkale, Hierapolis
Tour the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, followed by the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale (B,D)

Day 7 Friday
Silk Road, Konya 
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road passing several Caravanserais and visiting Sultanhani Caravansary. Along the way we also visit Konya, where we take time to tour the Mevlana Museum. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia (B)

Day 8 Saturday
Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia through Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, an underground city and more. Overnight Cappadocia (B,D)

Day 9 Sunday
Ankara
In the nations capital, Ankara, we visit the award winning Anatolian Civilisation's Museum, before heading back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul (B) (Optional morning flight to Istanbul from Kayseri, Cappadocia)

Day 10 Monday
Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends. (B)

Tour includes
o Inbound airport transfers to Ataturk Airport or shuttle service from Sabiha Gokcen
o Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
o Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
o 9 breakfasts, 5 dinners
o 9 nights - 4 star accommodation in total.
  - 1 night in Canakkale
  - 2 nights in Cappadocia
  - 3 nights in Istanbul
  - 2 nights in Kusadasi
  - 1 night in Pamukkale

Tour does not include
o Entrance fees to various sites, tips

Excluded !
Personal expenses

2010 Departure dates:
March: 6 -20 -27
April:   3 -10 
May:   8 -22- 29
June:  5 -12 -19- 26
July:   3- 10 -17 -24- 31
Aug:   7 -14- 21- 28
Sept:  4 -11 -18 -25
Oct:   2 -  9 -16 -23
Nov:   6 -20

RATES
Per Person	in Double	Single supp.
2010	1.175-$US	320-$US

Important notice

The times on this itinerary are subject to change without notification.

Our firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation for any disappointment and any extra expenses.

Our firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings of clients.

Travel insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for unpredictable incidents.

What a wonderful, thoroughly perfect trip we had! We LOVED Turkey, and hope to come back.Tunc was a very good guide, knowledgable, personable and considerate.
We look forward to seeing him when he visits the U.S. Beverly
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"Just want you to know our time in Istanbul was outstanding ~ and Sel was superb! He was so professional and helpful ~ we could not have had a better guide for your beautiful city! We will recommend him and Ekol to all our friends! Again, thank you for all your wonderful arrangements." Beth and John Fisher, Boca Raton, Florida, USA

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