ARCHAEOLOGICAL
TURKEY
(Tour Code TR-14001)
PRIVATE
TOUR ITINERARY archaeological
DAY 1 ANKARA- D.
Arrival in ANKARA (Capital of Turkey) Transfer from Ankara airport
to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Ankara.
DAY 2 ANKARA - HATUSAS B. D.
After breakfast visit the Temple of Augustus, Ataturk's Mausoleum
and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Return to the hotel for
overnight.
DAY 3 CAPPADOCIA B. D.
Drive to Hattusas, former capitol of the Hittites. We will see
the city walls, the city sphinx-gate, the library and government
buildings. In the afternoon proceed to Cappadocia . Arrival in
Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA B. D.
Full day tour of Cappadocia to see the surreal landscapes of volcanic
ash, formed 3 million years ago, spectacular red rock cones, troglodyte
churches and homes dating from 4000 BC Now visit UCHISAR, GOREME
and ZELVE, then AVANOS, to visit one of its famous, pottery workshops.
Later return to your hotel for overnight stay.
DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA - KONYA B. D.
After visiting Underground city of Derinkuyu, depart for Konya
visit Catal Huyuk, Selcuk’s Caravansary, Museum of Mevlana
(Whirling Dervishes), Ince Minare Medrese (Selcuk architecture)
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Konya.
DAY 6 KONYA - ANTALYA B. D.
After breakfast visit Karatay Medrese (10th C. Tiles) and drive
to Antalya visit Side open-air museum en-route. Arrival in Antalya.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antalya.
DAY 7 ANTALYA B . D.
Visit Antalya Archaeology Museum, Greek ruins of Perge, located
15 km (9 miles) east of Antalya, Perge boasts extensively early
Hellenistic ruins including a well preserved Stadium, and Aspendos,
the best preserved Roman theatre in the world, built in the 2nd
century AD Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antalya.
DAY 8 ANTALYA - KAS B. D.
Drive to Kas and visit Church of St. Nicholas, Lycian tombs in
Myra, Simene, viewing of Kekova Bay underwater ruins by glass
bottom boat/ snorkeling possible. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Kas.
DAY 9 KAS - FETHIYE B. D.
Visit Patara, Letoon, Xanthos (Former capitol of the ancient province
Lycia. Places of interest are the theater, the harp-monument and
the agora). Overnight in Fethiye (Oludeniz ).
DAY 10 FETHIYE - DALYAN - BODRUM (HALICARNASSUS)
B. D.
Take small riverboat to Dalyan to view ancient city of Caunos,
Lycian Temple Tombs, and take a Roman mud bath. Drive to Bodrum
for overnight.
DAY 11 BODRUM - PAMUKKALE B. D.
Visit Museum of Underwater Archaeology, Mausoleum of Halicarnassus
in Bodrum. Continue to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Pamukkale.
DAY 12 PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI B. D.
A Roman health spa with terraced hot springs adorned by white
calcium mineral deposits Visit Hierapolis ancient city and drive
to Kusadasi, Visit Greek ruins of Aphrodisias en-route. Arrival
in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.
DAY 13 EPHESUS B. D.
Depart for Ephesus tour. Spend a full day exploring the jewel
of Turkey's ancient past, the ruins of Ephesus (Open air museum).
Archaeological excavations begun in 1869 have uncovered well-preserved
main streets, squares, temples, theaters and houses. Visit the
Great Amphitheater, and stroll down the Marble Way to the magnificent
Library of Celcus. Visit the House of Virgin Mary. Visit Temple
of Artemis that was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world
and St. John’s Basilica & Tomb. Dinner and overnight
in Kusadasi
DAY 14 KUSADASI- DIKILI B. D.
Drive to Sardis and Pergamum, to visit the Acropolis (Temple of
ATHENA, etc.), high above the plain. See the pagan Temples and
Altar of Zeus. Red Basilica ASCLEPION (ancient medical center).
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dikili.
DAY 15 DIKILI - ASSOS - CANAKKALE- B.D.
Visit Assos and Behramkale on the way to Troy and visit for legendary
city of Troy and visit. Overnight in Canakkale.
DAY 16 ISTANBUL B.
Cross the Dardanelle’s and visit Gallipoli First world war
memorials. Anzac Cove, Kabatepe war museum, Lone pine, trenches
and cemeteries. Drive to Istanbul. Arrival and overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 17 ISTANBUL B.
Start for Istanbul city tour. Visit Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Saint
Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Grand Bazaar. Dinner and overnight
at the hotel in Istanbul.
DAY 18 ISTANBUL B.
Visit Underground Cistern, Islamic Arts Museum, Chora Museum and
Beylerbeyi Palace. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
DAY 19 ISTANBUL - HOME B.
Transfer from hotel to Istanbul airport. The end of our services.
B:
Breakfast D: Dinner
Included
18 nights 4 star Hotel Accommodations including breakfast and
dinner,
Ankara - Istanbul flight ticket with Turkish Airlines,
All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach
All meals as stated on itinerary,
Welcome cocktail,
All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on
the above program,
Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary,
Special pre-departure information pack,
English speaking professional guide throughout,
Tips to the hotels and restaurants,
All Portage,
Definite Departure Dates!
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.
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insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers for
unpredictable incidents.
