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| PACKAGE OVERVIEW |
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| Intense, loveable, inventive, wondrous and spiritual. If Turkey was as famous celebrity, this is how its fans would describe it. But why depend upon descriptions? Take an unforgettable journey to this beautiful land of discoveries and listen to its heartbeat by visiting its incredible ancient cities, beautiful forts, museums and mosques, quaint bazaars (marketplaces) and cruising on its pristine waters. And it's not always that you get to be in a country having a whole city dedicated to love ('sevi' in Turkish). Be there! |
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 4 nights' accommodation in Istanbul
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2 nights' accommodation in Cappadocia
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1 night' accommodation in Pamukkale
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2 nights' accommodation in Kusadasi
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1 night accommodation in Canakkale
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Daily breakfast, 7 local lunches & 6 local dinners.
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Istanbul's half-day city sightseeing tour includes visits to St. Sophia (closed on Mondays), Roman Hippodrome, Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays and national holidays), Bosphorus cruise along the shores of Europe and Asia and Spice Market (closed on Sundays and national holidays)
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Konya tour includes visits to Sultanhani Caravanserai and Mausoleum of Mevlana
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Pamukkale tour includes visits to Cotton Fortress and Hierapolis
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Kusadasi tour includes visits to the ruins of Ephesus and Temple of Artemis
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Other sightseeing options include visits to Pergamon and Troy
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Services of an English speaking guide .
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Transfers by air-conditioned vehicles
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| ITINERARY |
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DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Istanbul, enjoy Bosphorus cruise along the Bosphorus, which is a winding strait separating Europe & Asia. Along its shore, there is a delightful mixture of the past and the present which can be seen through the grand, splendorous and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses and small fishing villages. Thereafter, visit the Spice Market (closed on Sundays). Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 2: ISTANBUL
In the morning, visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stands the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. Also visit the Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a 109-feet wide middle dome as well as the Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays), which dates back to 15th century. It shelters over 4,000 shops under one roof. Thereafter, enjoy the afternoon at leisure or stay on at the Bazaar and return to the hotel in the evening. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 3: ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
After enjoying breakfast, transfer to the airport for an early flight to Ankara, which is the capital of Turkey. It has a history that dates back to 3000 years. Upon arrival, visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, which exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, a Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Thereafter, visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, who was the founder of modern Turkey. After enjoying lunch in Ankara, drive to Cappadocia. Return to the hotel for a scrumptious dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA
Enjoy sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit the Goreme, an open-air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. Monks settled down in the caves and monasteries were created. Visit some of such caves nestled in cliffs to witness Byzantine frescoes intricately decorate early Christian churches. Enjoy lunch at a typical restaurant. In the afternoon, visit Kaymakli Underground City, which is carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of its seven floors with the last floor being 250 feet underground. The tour also includes a visit to the natural citadel of Uchisar. Return to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - PAMUKKALE
While moving toward Konya, visit the 13th century Selcuk Caravanserai "Sultanhan" en route. After enjoying lunch, visit the mausoleum of Mevlana, who was a great mystic poet and an Islamic spiritual leader. He also founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes''. Hereon, continue your journey to reach Pamukkale, the cotton fortress, where hot mineral waters burst from the earth and cascade over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. Return to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 6: PAMUKKALE - APHRODISIAS - KUSADASI
Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Hierapolis, a Roman City. Thereafter, transfer to Kusadasi. En route, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and then pay a visit toAphrodisias, which is an ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Return to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 7: KUSADASI
Visit the ruins of Ephesus, which have played a major role in the development of architecture, religions, governmental and economic systems and arts. Also visit the temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world and the centre of pagan religion for 15 centuries. Marc Anthony and Cleopatra once rode here in procession. St. Paul preached in the Great Theatre. Legend has it that Virgin Mary spent her last days in a little house outside the city. Also visit the St. John Church. Return to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 8: KUSADASI - PERGAMON - TROY - CANAKKALE
In the morning, visit Pergamon. This is the place where parchment was invented. It was also the home town of Galen, a renowned doctor and surgeon and a site of his temple called Asclepion, which was devoted to healing. The library here once held 200,000 books; all parchment! After enjoying lunch, drive to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and Trojan horse. It was destroyed and rebuilt nine times. Return to the hotel for dinner. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
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DAY 9: CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
In the morning, drive to Istanbul by crossing the Dardanelles Strait. Lunch can be enjoyed en route. Upon arrival in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel. Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & lunch
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DAY 10: ISTANBUL
After enjoy breakfast at the hotel, spend the rest of the day at leisure. Stay overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
Meals: Breakfast
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DAY 11: ISTANBUL
After the breakfast, leave the hotel with an enriching experience, new friends & bagful of memoirs with yourself.
Meals: Breakfast
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| HOTEL DETAILS |
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TRIPOLIS HOTEL
 
City: Pamukkale
Located among terraces of carbonate minerals in Pamukkale, Tripolis Hotel offers air-conditioned rooms with a private balcony. It features an outdoor thermal pool, an indoor pool, and a traditional hammam. The rooms at Tripolis feature a modern interior. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a seating area, and an electric kettle. The restaurant serves traditional specialities from the Denizli region as well as international cuisine. The bar offers a variety of soft drinks and local spirits. Guests can enjoy a relaxing massage at the wellness centre, which also offers a sauna and a Jacuzzi.
Pamukkales celebrated hot springs are just a 10-minute walk from Tripolis Hotel, and the city centre is a 5-minute drive away. Free parking is available on site and a shuttle service can be arranged upon request.
Hotel Facilities
24-Hour Front Desk | Newspapers | Garden | Non-Smoking Rooms | Facilities for Disabled Guests | Family Rooms | Elevator | Safety Deposit Box | Heating | Luggage Storage | Air Conditioning | Room Service | Meeting/Banquet Facilities | Laundry Service | Dry Cleaning Service | Breakfast in the Room | Ironing Service | Car Hire | Tour Desk | Fax/Photocopying | Ticket Service | Nightclub / DJ | Shuttle Service | Special Diet Menus
Recreational Facilities
Sun Terrace | Sauna | Spa & Wellness Centre | Massage | Hot Tub | Turkish/Steam Bath | Swimming Pool
Room Amenities
Rooms: Double, Twin, Family
Safety Deposit Box | Air Conditioning | Seating Area | Heating | Carpeted Floor | Shower | Hairdryer | Bathrobe | Free toiletries | Toilet | Bathroom | Slippers | Telephone | Satellite TV | LCD /Plasma /Flat-screen TV | Mini bar | Electric Kettle | Wake Up Service | Balcony
Dining
1 Restaurant | 1 Snack Bar
The hotel has a snack bar and a restaurant.
Internet: Free Wi-Fi Internet | Parking: Free of Charge
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TATLISES HOTEL
City: Kusadasi
The Tatlises hotel is a luxurious property offering accommodation in a number of rooms and suites, replete with facilities such as a swimming pool, free Wi-Fi, outdoor games like volleyball, football, basket ball, massage centre, a fitness centre and lots more!
Hotel facilities
Outdoor swimming pool, sauna & Turkish bath, massage centre, fitness centre, aerobics, mini football, basketball, volleyball, postal service, shopping service, laundry service, doctor for emergency, babysitting (on request), drycleaning
Rooms amenities
Electronic door lock, split AC, electronic safe, direct dial telephone, mini bar, hairdryer, bath-tub, satellite TV & radio channels, balcony (in 140 rooms), wall to wall carpet on floors, and sea or pool view
Dining
1 Restaurant | 1 Bar |
The hotel has a restaurant serving delectable dishes from a multi-cuisine menu and 2 bars - one at the pool and the other indoors, called Manzara
Internet:Free Wi-Fi Internet | Parking facility:Available
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PERI TOWER HOTEL
City: Cappadocia
Peri Tower Hotel is in the beautiful city of Cappadpocia. This hotel is distant from the hustles and makes for an ideal peaceful stay for tourists. The interiors, fireplace, pool side bar and Turkish cuisine are the specialities of Peri Tower Hotel. The Hotel has 106 rooms and 20 suites with all amenities and humble interiors. In the vicinity of Peri Tower Hotel, there are various beautiful sites of Cappadocia including underground cities, fairy chimneys and vineyards.
Hotel Facilities
Shopping Center | Fireplace | Airport Transport | 24 hour front desk | Babysitting | Complimentary Breakfast | Laundry & dry-clean service | Hair Salon | Parking | Conference facilities | Wi-Fi Internet Access | Library | Shopping Center | Fireplace
Recreational Facilities
Gymnasium | Sauna | Swimming Pool |Steam Room | Massage Room |Beauty Parlour | Volleyball Court | Tennis Court | Game Room
Room Amenities
Private Bathroom | Air Conditioning | Direct Dial Telephone | Minibar | Music | Satellite TV | Hair Dryer
Room Service: 24 hours
Dining: 2 Restaurants | 2 Bars | 1 Terrace Café | 1 Pool Bar
Restaurants: Panorama Restaurant | Garden Restaurant | Terrace Cafe |
Bars: Katpatuka Bar | Satrap Wine Center
Conferences & Banquets: 2 meeting halls
Tabal Congress Hall: For meetings up to 300 Pax
Ariarathes Hall: For meetings Up to 75 Pax
Check-in Time: From 2:00 PM | Check-out Time: Till 10:00 AM
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GREEN PARK HOTEL
City: Istanbul
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HOTEL LAMARTINE
City: Istanbul
Staying at hotel Lamartine is a two-fold advantage of location and affordability. The hotel offers easy proximity to different business and leisure areas and offers a comfortable in-house stay with facilities, such as Wi-Fi broadband internet access, babysitting service, laundry service, drycleaning service, 24-hour room service, beauty parlor, and currency exchange facility. Rooms are equipped with amenities such as Wi-Fi internet access, individual AC, direct-dial telephone, and full stocked mini bars.
Hotel facilities
Wi-Fi broadband internet access, babysitting service, safety deposit boxes, post office service, facsimile, laundry service, drycleaning service, 24-hour room service, beauty parlor, and currency exchange facility
Rooms amenities
LCD television with cable TV, free Wi-Fi internet access, a combined bathroom and toilet, double-glazed windows, individual air-conditioning, electronic safe, a direct-dial telephone, a glass desk (in most rooms), fully-stocked mini bar, complimentary water
Dining
1 Restaurant
The hotel has a restaurant called Ming Garden Restaurant which serves many specialties such as Turkish and international cuisines.
Internet: Wi-Fi internet access | Parking facility: Available
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IRIS HOTEL
City: Canakkale
The recently renovated Iris hotel is 15 kilometres from Canakkale and just 10-km drive from historical city of Troy. The hotel offers a pleasant and clean environment. While the rooms are well equipped with facilities such as satellite TV, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, the hotel provides many useful facilities as well, such as a swimming pool, kids' pool, tennis court, table tennis, and billiards.
Hotel facilities
Beach, swimming pool, kids' pool, tennis court, table tennis, billiards, darts, foosball, games room, TV room, hairdresser, and wake up service
Rooms amenities
Direct dial phone, satellite TV, music, central heating, safe, mini bar, hairdryer, private bathroom, balcony, and smart card entry system
Dining
2 Restaurants
The hotel has two restaurants: The Iris Restaurant and the Kekik Restaurant, both of which serve a delectable fare
Internet: Wi-Fi Internet Access | Parking facility: Available
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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| ISTANBUL |
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Istanbul is legendary.
Famous the world over for its vibrant amalgamation of cultures, former Constantinople is the pride of Byzantium, that's located on both sides of the Bosphorus, the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea.
The centre of the old world, Istanbul is an important metropolis famous for its historic monuments and charming natural beauty. The only city in the world that spreads across two continents - Europe and Asia, demarcated by the famous Bosporus! With almost 2500 years to its credit, this beautiful Byzantine city has a rich eventful history. Capital of the Romans, Byzantine and Turkish Ottoman empires, this dome studded city is full with charm of old bygone monuments, ancient squares and streets, excellent eating joints and a length of modern buildings.
Must See
There are endless numbers of monuments to be seen here, and every stone on very streets has an epic tale to tell of battles fought and glories lost. The famous Hagia Sofia towers over the city, with its enormous dome and incredibly tall minarets. Other famous sites include Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Mosque, Galata Tower, and the Galata Whirling Dervish Hall. In fact, the entire Bosphorus is lined with numerous waterside palaces, which are all worth visiting. A boat tour will be most rewarding. Also visit a hamam, a Turkish bath, at least once on your vacation there. Other must visits include the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, Rumeli Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace, Hippodrome, Camlica Hill - the highest point of Istanbul that provides a panoramic view, and the Dolmabahce Palace.
Shopping
Shopping is Istanbul is an experience in itself. Gazing at the stark contrast of the modern with the traditional, explore the Nuruosmaniye Gate of Grand Bazaar (Capali Carsi) browsing through jewellery, pottery, spice, leather and carpets. The bazaar is one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4,000 shops, and has between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily! Built between 1455 and 1461by Sultan Mehmed, the bazaar contains two sections - domed masonry structures built for storage and safe keeping.
The Spice Bazaar/ Egyption Bazaar (Misir Carsisi) is the second largest covered shopping areas in Turkey an attributes its name to Egypt from where the spices were initially imported. In the Byzantine period, the Spice Bazaar was also the centre of corn trade.
Eating
Turkish cuisine is considered one of the richest and oldest cooking traditions in the world! The authentic Istanbul cuisine is an outcome of the cuisine of Jews, Greeks and Armenians who were an integral part of Ottoman society. Beginning with soups, a traditional Turkish cuisine is a heady cocktail of soups, appetizers, wholesome meals, desserts and distinct drinks.
Kebab, Baklava, Lokum and Raki are the most commonly associated Turkish delicacies. Others include olive oil dishes, rice pilafs, stuffed vegetables, pickles, fruit preserves, compote, sherbet, boza (a thick beverage made of barley) coffee, pastries, puddings and syrupy desserts.
The exclusive Turkish food is a fine combination of wraps with fillings – the classical wrap is meat or rice wrapped in vine, cabbage or collard leaves although lettuce, nut, chestnut, cherry and sometimes violet leaves. There are as many as 15 variants of wraps as of today! There is an a rich variety of meat dishes in the form of grills, fried meats, kebabs, stews cooked in a crock or a pan.
Fast Facts
Main Languages: Turkish, Kurdish, Arabic, Armenian and Greek. English is spoken in the touristy places.
When to Go: September, when the city experiences Spring.
Local Transport: Istanbul is blessed with a good network of transport system. Besides bus, you can travel in a tram, ferry, cabs etc. Try buying an Akbil pass, a pre-buying ticket and avoid those smelly long queues waiting for public transport.
Phone Code: Istanbul (Asian side) +90216 and Istanbul (European side) +90212
Currency: New Turkish Lira (YTL is approximately 48 INR).
Voltage: 230 V/ 50 Hz
Time Zone: UTC/GMT + 2 hours with + 1 hour as daylight saving.
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Istanbul Bosphorus Strait
Istanbul Church of Hagia Sophia
Istanbul Grand Bazaar
Istanbul Suleymaniye Mosque
Istanbul Topkapi Palace
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| PAMUKKALE |
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Pamukkale, situated near Kusadasi in Aegean Turkey, is a wonder of nature that is quite unique in the world, and is a very popular attraction for the locals. Created by ancient tectonic activity, the region has a landscape that is white with calcium carbonate, where beautiful natural springs arise in pools that have been used as spas since the 2nd century BC. They are also petrified waterfalls here. The land has to be seen to be believed, and has been inhabited since ancient times, with the ancient city of Hierapolis still visible in the hills., The city's Roman theatre should not be missed, as well as ruins of nearby Laodikya and Aphrodisias. Other nearby sites include: Karahyi - a red spring, the Kaklik caves.
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Pamukkale Ancient Amphitheater
Pamukkale Hierapolis
Pamukkale Hot Springs
Pamukkale Sacred Pool
Pamukkale
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| KUSADASI |
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Kusadasi is a beautiful coastal town located on the Aegean Coast of Turkey. Facing a bay in the Aegean Sea, with the peninsula of Guvercin Ada jutting out into the sea at one end, and the blue mountain of Kaz Dagi in the background, Kusadasi has become a very popular destination for tourists from around the world. Visitors can check out the many historical sites like Didyma, Priene, and Miletos, or chill on any one of the pristine beaches, such as City, Pigeon Island, Yilanciburnu, Ladies, Kustur, and Tusan Beach.
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Kusadasi Agora of Ephesus
Kusadasi Bay
Kusadasi Peninsula
Kusadasi Temple of Artemis
Kusadasi Waterfront
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| PHOTO GALLERY |
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Istanbul Bosphorus Strait
Also known as the Istanbul Strait, the Bosporus, or the Bosphorus, is a historical natural formation that has been the source of much commercial, cultural, and strategic importance. As the only passage between the Black Sea and the Mediterranean, it has been used since the times of the Ancient Greeks, the Byzantine Empire, the Ottoman Empire, till the present day. It is also the world's narrowest strait used for international navigation, with a maximum width of 3,700 metres.
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