DAY 01 ISTANBUL / CANAKKALE (TROY)
[MEALS: L/D]
Upon arrival, proceed to Istanbul
city tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of Sultan
Ahmed, which is boasts a unique
feature of 6 minutes. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles.
Next, view the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which
consist 3 monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took
place in the past. Then, visit St. Sophia Church, is a former Eastern Orthodox
Church converted to a mosque and must see attraction because of its religious and
architectural significance. Next, visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the
Ottoman Empire. Presently, it is a museum palace with a wide collection of
porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. Today, a ferry ride cross
Marmara Sea and overnight in Troy.
DAY 02 CANAKKALE / TROY / BERGAMA /
KUSADASI [MEALS: B/L/D]
Drive to the ancient city of Troy.
We will visit this ancient city and the infamous wooden horse. Then drive to the
ancient roman city of Pergamon, famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey,
Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace. In addition, admire the
ancient hospital, Asklepion from Pergamon. Along the way, feast your eyes on
the beautiful Agean Sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish
islands. After lunch, drive to Kusadasi. If time permits, we may stop over at a
Turkish Delight and Apple Tea Outlet in Kusadasi. Overnight at Kusadasi. Later,
Proceed to Selcuk Village and overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 03 KUSADASI / EPHESUS /
PAMUKKALE [MEALS: B/L/D]
After
breakfast, set off for Selcuk and explore Ephesus, one of the world’s most
outstanding archaeological sites. You will find awesome structures such as the
Library of Celsus, Hadrian Temple, Marble Street and Agora. Ephesus is also one
of the 7 Churches of Revelation and holds the House of Virgin Mary. Virgin Mary
and St John were said to have lived in Ephesus and died there. After lunch,
visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Artemis Temple . Continue
to Pamukkale and visit the ruins Ancient City of Hierapolis and explore Cotton
Castle, a World Heritage site, made of fascinating white terraces and pools
created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing down the mountain. Overnight at
Pamukkale.
DAY 04 PAMUKKALE / KONYA /
CAPPADOCIA [MEALS: B/L/D]
Today, travel to Konya. Enjoy lunch
in a 700 year old ancient caravanserai (a ‘hotel’ for ancient traders and
travelers on silk road) . Next, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher
Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes.
Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox
type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness,
charity and awareness through love. To him and to his disciples all religions
are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and Christian
alike, his peaceful and tolerant teaching has appealed to men of all sects and
creeds. Continue to Capaddocia. Overnight at Cappadocia.
DAY 05 CAPPADOCIA [ MEALS : B/L/D ]
Hot air ballooning over the charming
landscape during sun rise is optional this morning time. Today, be enchanted by
the Underground City of Kaymakli, once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians.
Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in
this eight- storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next,
get the rare chance to experience the beauty and work of Turkey’s handmade
crafts through a turkish carpet weaving course. Following this, a visit to the
Pigeon Valley and the fascinating frescoed rock churches and chapels at Goreme
Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a
fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to
Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River).
Finally, a chance to view turkish semi-precious turkish turquoise (the name
given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodicia
DAY 06 CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA / BOLU
[MEALS: B/L/D]
This morning, drive pass picturesque
Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara – capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing
highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum and Museum, the final
resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was regarded as the father of
modern Turkey. The mausoleum features a mix of different architectural styles
from various Anatolian civilizations museum. Overnight at Bolu.
DAY 07 BOLU / ISTANBUL [MEALS:
B/L/D]
DAY 08 ISTANBUL / RETURN [MEALS: B]
You will have free and Easy day
before you return back to your home. Transfer to the airport for your flight
back home, bringing back wonderful memories and superb souvenirs from your
Turkish vacation
INCLUDES
· Transportation by AC coach
throughout the tour
· Hotel Accommodation proposed as in
the above Moderate Hotel + Superior Hotel list same or similar standard.
o Hilton
Garden Inn Istanbul
o Canakkale
Iris Hotel simillar
o Kusadasi
Tatlises Hotel
o Pamukkale
Lycus River Hotel
o Cappadocia
Dinler Urgup hotel
o Bolu Koru
Hotel
· Professional English-speaking
guide throughout the tour (thorough guide service from arrival till departure)
· Meals as per itinerary
· Museum entrance fees as mentioned
in the itinerary
· Water during meals breakfast,
lunch, dinner
· Portage in out at hotels
· Parking fees
· Air Ticket
· All taxes of the services within
the itinerary
· Private boat arrangement in
Istanbul for Bosphorous Cruise Trip for 10 pax and above
· Public boat arrangement for
journey between Istanbul & Troy
EXCLUDES
· Personal expenses
· Tip
PAX: 10 – 20 person
Double Room Per Person RM4,999
per/pax
No comments:
Post a Comment