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OPTIONAL TOURs 2007
Turkey
has a magnificent past, and is a land full of historic treasures from
13 successive civilizations spanning 10,000 years. Situated at the gateway
between southeastern Europe and Asia Minor, it has long claimed status
as a cultural crossroads for the continents. Explore this fascinating
country with us!Cappadocia forms a rough triangle, southeast of Ankara, between Nevsehir, Kayseri and Nigde, with the town of Urgup at the centee - a fairytale landscape of volcanic rock sculpted by time and the elements into a geological dance of rock spires and needles. Cappadoccia has been inhabited continuously for at least 4,000 years. It has some 40 underground cities - some were big enough to house 30,000 people in times of danger. One of the most spectacular sights is the collection of 30 frescoed churches, over 1,000 years old, which comprise the Goreme Open Air Museum.
Ephesus
is the most well-preserved classical Greco-Roman city on the
Mediterranean, and is perhaps the best place in the world to imagine how
life went-on during Roman times. According to the old legends, Ephesus
was founded by the female warriors known as the Amazons!The most important
archeologocal and historical city in Turkey, once the commercial center
of ancient world, Ephesus proudly houses one of the seven ancient wonders
of the world; the Temple of Artemis. As a strategic coastal gateway to
the Eastern World, this Ionian refuge grew to be the second largest city
in the Roman Empire.Pamukkale, or "Cotton Castle", is a series of shimmering snow-white terraced travertines, which cascade down the mountain side slopes, formed by limestone-laden hot springs. The passing of time has yielded stalactites, potholes and magical fairy-tables. The thermal water is also reputed to have healing properties. Paddling in the little pools on the plateau is possible and exhilarating. There are also other hot pools in the area, supplied by the natural springs, where you can swim among ancient column fragments scattered underwater.
Cappadocia
City Package 
3 Days / 2 nights
$525 USD (double occupancy)
Single room supplement $70 USD
Child policy: 0-2 years old free; 2-12 years old 50% off rate when sharing room with parents
DAY 1
Transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport in the late afternoon. Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri. Transfer to Urgup. Overnight in Urgup. Situated in the center of Urgup, our hotel is a traditional Greek Guest House dated 19th century converted into a modern hotel with all comforts. The decor of hotel is elegant and personalized with beautiful hand-crafted furnishings and antiques.
DAY 2
Begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Zelve Open Air Museum, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabag (also known as Monk's Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop, you will proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel. Overnight in Urgup. Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance to Sufi music in an old Caravansarai.
DAY 3
The day's first stop-off is at Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards, between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue the walk in Rose Valley. Afterwards, visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin. Following a lunch break, visit Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. Then visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Village, an old Greek village also known as Sinasos. Transfer to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
Ephesus
& Pamukkale Package
3 Days / 2 nights
$690 USD (double occupancy)
Single room supplement $70 USD
Child policy: 0-2 years old free; 2-12 years old 50% off rate when sharing room with parents
DAY 1
Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport in the morning. Fly to Izmir. Arrival and airport pickup in Izmir. Drive straight to Selcuk. Visit the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary (reputed to be where she spent her final days) and the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk. Drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 2
After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Following a lunch break, you will visit the Travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, holding the largest Necropol in all Anatolia, of 1200 gravestones. Return drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 3
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Izmir Airport. Fly to Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
3 Days / 2 nights
$525 USD (double occupancy)
Single room supplement $70 USD
Child policy: 0-2 years old free; 2-12 years old 50% off rate when sharing room with parents
DAY 1
Transfer from your hotel in Istanbul to the airport in the late afternoon. Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri. Transfer to Urgup. Overnight in Urgup. Situated in the center of Urgup, our hotel is a traditional Greek Guest House dated 19th century converted into a modern hotel with all comforts. The decor of hotel is elegant and personalized with beautiful hand-crafted furnishings and antiques.
DAY 2
Begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Zelve Open Air Museum, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabag (also known as Monk's Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery. After a lunch break there, where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop, you will proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel. Overnight in Urgup. Optional: Whirling Dervishes performance to Sufi music in an old Caravansarai.
DAY 3
The day's first stop-off is at Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards, between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue the walk in Rose Valley. Afterwards, visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin. Following a lunch break, visit Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. Then visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Village, an old Greek village also known as Sinasos. Transfer to Kayseri Airport and fly to Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
Ephesus
& Pamukkale Package3 Days / 2 nights
$690 USD (double occupancy)
Single room supplement $70 USD
Child policy: 0-2 years old free; 2-12 years old 50% off rate when sharing room with parents
DAY 1
Transfer from your hotel to Istanbul Airport in the morning. Fly to Izmir. Arrival and airport pickup in Izmir. Drive straight to Selcuk. Visit the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary (reputed to be where she spent her final days) and the old Seljuk Mosque of Isabey in Selcuk. Drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 2
After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale, the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Following a lunch break, you will visit the Travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, holding the largest Necropol in all Anatolia, of 1200 gravestones. Return drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 3
After breakfast, transfer from your hotel to Izmir Airport. Fly to Istanbul. Airport transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.
* Private transfers to and from the hotel.
* 2 nights accommodation at selected hotels with daily buffet breakfast.
* 2 full day tours including admission fees, transportation with A/C vans, lunch and English speaking guidance.
* Roundtrip economy class flight tickets Istanbul-Kayseri-Istanbul (Cappadocia) or Istanbul-Izmir-Istanbul (Ephesus/Pamukkale)
* All taxes where applicable.
The packages do not include:
* International airfare.
* Tips and any other personal expenses.
* Travel insurance.
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