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HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY

DAY 1 : I S T A N B U L

On arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 : I S T A N B U L

Full day tour of Istanbul including Topkapi Palace, former residence of the Ottoman sultans, Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Hippodrome and the Grand bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 : ISTANBUL / GALLIPOLI / CANAKKALE

Drive to Gallipoli's famous WW 1 sites. Visit Anzak Cove and Lone Pine Cemetery then cross the Dardanelles waterway to Asia. Overnight in Canakkale.

DAY 4 : CANAKKALE / TROY / PPERGAMUM / IZMIR

Morning visit to ancient Troy with its famous wooden horse, then to Pergamum's Acropolis where you will see the Altar of Zeus. Finally, Asklepeion the famous medical center of the ancient world. Overnight in Izmir.

DAY 5 : IZMIR / EPHESUS / PAMUKKALE

Tour of the famous site of Ephesus one of the world's finest archaeological sites. Walk in its well preserved 2000 year old marble streets to the theatre, library of Celsius, gymnasium and Hadrian's temple. Visit the House of Virgin Mary. In the afternoon drive trough fertile valleys to Pamukkale, which means "Cotton Castle" in Turkish, describing the white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 6 : PAMUKKALE / ANTALYA

After touring the Hierapolis Roman health Spa ruins, continue to Antalya.Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 7 : ANTALYA / PERGE / ASPENDOS / ANTALYA

Full day tour to discover Hellenistic and Roman treasures such as the colonade street of Perge, the magnificently preserved 15.000 persons capacity theatre of Aspendos and see Kursunlu waterfalls. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 8 : ANTALYA / ISTANBUL

Transfer to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. Meeting at the Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. Half day cruise on the Bosphorus in the afternoon. Enjoy a farewell dinner with belly dancers. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 9 : ISTANBUL DEPATURE

Transfer to the airport. End of our services.