Accommodation

Ibis Istanbul Zeytinburnu Hilton Garden Inn Ramada by Wyndham Ibis Konya (Konya, Turkey) Best Western Khan (Antalya, Turkey) Richmond Thermal Ontur Otel Izmir Büyük Truva Hotel Çanakkale

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All guests travelling with Costsaver through December 31, 2022 are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19, which may include a booster shot to keep the vaccination status current and valid, depending on the travel destination. Children not eligible for vaccination and/or booster at the time of travel must provide a verifiable and negative Covid-19 test result, taken within 72 hours prior to the start of the tour (taking time zones into consideration) for all tours departing until December 31, 2022. While highly recommended, COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters are no longer required for guests traveling with us from January 1, 2023 onward. It is your client’s responsibly to comply with specific vaccine and/or booster requirements imposed by airlines and/or authorities in the destinations visited, as well as requirements for accessing restaurants and venues, which may be more restrictive than the above. No refunds will be given if they are unable to undertake some or all of their vacation due to failure to comply with these requirements.

Meals

13 Breakfast (B) 6 Dinner (D) Many meals and daily breakfasts included

Others

See Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque Visit Eski Carsi and Arasta Bazaars Visit Ataturk’s Mausoleum Visit Pasabagi and the Red Valley and marvel at the underground city of Saratli Visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the Whirling Dervishes See the Roman harbour See the Cotton Castle springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis View a blend of modern and traditional in the many markets, mosques and churches Visit the ruins of the ancient city See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Cemeteries Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted Audio headsets are provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences City orientation tours Extensive variety of Choice Experiences On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

Guide

An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

Transport

Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries

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Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Flights

International flights are not included

Others

Other activities and services are not included

Optional

AVAILABLE ON DAY 2 Hagia Sophia, Underground Cistern and Grand Bazaar This morning you’ll visit Hagia Sophia, the 6Th - century marvel that was formerly a basilica, now a mosque. Then, with a 3 minute walk, you will continue onto the Underground Cistern, also known as the Basilica Cistern, the largest of several hundred cisterns that lie under the city of Constantinople, also built in 6th century as a water reservoir. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, ramble past the colourful displays of lanterns, pottery and fabric as you wander through one of the world’s oldest and largest covered markets, the Grand Bazaar. Adult Price: $35.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 5 Performance of Whirling Dervishes Followed by Dinner at a Local Restaurant The ’dance’ of the Whirling Dervishes is called Sema. It is part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture and represents a man’s spiritual journey, and will be a highlight of your trip to Turkey. Once the ceremony is over, we will head to a nearby local restaurant where you will have the chance of savoring varieties of real Turkish food, special for Cappadocia region. (*) Performance of Whirling Dervishes is NOT a show but instead it is a mystic ceremony. Adult Price: $45.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 6 Goreme and Avanos Sightseeing First settled in the Roman period, Goreme is located among Cappadocia’s famous rock formations. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in this region. Then, you’ll continue to the town of Avanos, renowned for its high-quality earthenware. Adult Price: $36.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 8 Antalya Turkish Kebab Dinner (excluding drinks) It is possible to see many traditional home foods, which are made by the experienced cooks, in the various restaurants lined up from the smallest settlement areas up to the big cities. However, today is the day to try a legendary food both for Turkey and for the Middle East, and that is “kebab’. You will have the chance of sampling various kinds of ‘meze” with traditional tastes. Vegetarians should not worry at all as your Travel Director know the ways that will satisfy your palate. (Drinks not included). Adult Price: $42.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Antalya Old Town And Waterfall Yacht Cruise Antalya Old Town, ’Kaleici’, is the picturesque old quarter in the centre of present day Antalya. Your Local Specialist will show you the imposing Hadrian’s Gate, dating from 130 AD when the Roman Emperor visited the city. Then you’ll enjoy a yacht cruise to the stunning Düden waterfall. Adult Price: $40.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 9 Aspendos Theatre, Roman Aqueduct, the Ottoman Bridge and Kursunlu Waterfall Witness the world’s best-preserved theatre of antiquity during your first stop in Aspendos this morning. Learn more as you explore the Roman Aqueduct and the Ottoman bridge together with your fellow travellers. Before leaving the area and driving back to your hotel see Kursunlu Waterfall. Adult Price: $27.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 11 Izmir Seafood Dinner Head to the Kordon where we take you to one of Izmir’s favorite seafood restaurants. Known for stunning views and for serving the best fish dishes in coastal Turkey, dine on a variety of seafood and meze delights. Don’t worry there’s great options for those who don’t like seafood too! (Excludes drinks). Adult Price: $42.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 12 Ephesus, Virgin Mary and Sirince Village with lunch Stroll through the ruins of one of the most important cities in the ancient Mediterranean world, Ephesus. You’ll explore this 2,000 year-old ancient settlement by walking through the colonnaded Arcadian Way and see the amazingly intact façade of the Library of Celcus and the huge Amphitheatre. Then head to the House of the Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos, spectacularly situated above the Ephesus ruins. Lunch today will be served at a very typical local restaurant, right outside the colorful town Selcuk on the way to Sirince, once a Greek village. Adult Price: $75.00* AVAILABLE ON DAY 14 Traditional Bosphorus Cruise No stay would be complete without this unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia. Along the shores you’ll see a beautiful mixture of modern hotels, ancient wooden villas, marble palaces, fortresses and small fishing villages, as you relax on board. Adult Price: $45.00* *We’re always sourcing more great experiences for you to choose from. When you join us on your tour, your Travel Director will share the most up to date choices for your trip and travel season. For this reason, the optional experiences and pricing offered here are a guide only and subject to change.

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul

Cue the exotic music. It’s the perfect pairing to your first day in Istanbul, a sprawling metropolis which has connected Europe and Asia for centuries. The former centre of the Old World appears cloaked in mystery, but you won’t need to dig deep to discover its dramatic history and vibrant melting pot of cultures, remnants of which can be seen throughout the city’s well-preserved façades. Arrive at your hotel and later meet your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a glimpse of what lies ahead. Tonight, seek out the best terrace in town for illuminated views of the city’s rooftops right down to the Bosphorus.
Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time

The ’Pearl of the Orient’ reveals her hidden treasures this morning as you join your Travel Director for a visit to the Byzantine Hippodrome. Just as it was centuries ago, today the expansive promenade is a vibrant centre of the city’s social life. Standing amidst its obelisks and statues, you can almost imagine the thundering roar of chariots cheered on by Emperor Constantine the Great, who is credited with making Istanbul a glorious replacement for Rome. See the 17th-century Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia, once the leading church in Christendom. Your afternoon and evening are free to explore Istanbul your way, but you won’t want to miss an Optional Experience visit to Topkapi Palace, the lavish former home of the Ottoman sultans, and the Grand Bazaar with its dazzling displays.
Day 3 Day 3: Istanbul – Safranbolu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Istanbul – Safranbolu

Follow in the footsteps of medieval traders, taking the same journey they once took on the east-west trade route between the Black Sea and Mediterranean. You’ll arrive in UNESCO-listed Safranbolu, an important caravan station whose Ottoman-style wooden houses and narrow streets once witnessed bustling trade. Join your Travel Director this afternoon for a sightseeing tour and insights into its history, starting on Hidirlik Hill for panoramic views. You’ll have time to get lost in its cobbled streets and soak up the colourful sights and sounds at the Eski Carsi and Arasta Bazaar. Try your hand at haggling as a tribute to the town’s trading past.
Day 4 Day 4: Safranbolu – Ankara - Cappadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Safranbolu – Ankara - Cappadocia

Travel south to the Turkish capital, Ankara and visit the Mausoleum of Atatürk, the founder and father of the Turkish Republic. Continue to the whimsical landscapes of Cappadocia, a region famed for its unique geological features and ‘troglodytes’ cave dwellings.
Day 5 Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing & Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing & Free Time

It’s impossible to take a bad picture in Cappadocia. Fairy-tale rock chimneys rise up from the ochre and rust-coloured depths of Paşabağı and the Red Valley – a landscape forged by wind, rain and a volcanic touch. Visit a regional rug production centre where you’ll learn how every shape and colour embedded in an intricately woven Turkish carpet tells its own story. Then enjoy an afternoon on your own amidst the fantasy landscapes left by Mother Nature in the ochre rock. An Optional Experience in Göreme reveals how Christians once worshipped in the many rock churches that remain to this day. This evening you could choose to witness a real highlight by joining an Optional Experience with the Whirling Dervishes. Watch them whirl around and around in their trance-like remembrance of God – a dizzying religious custom that represents man’s spiritual journey. After this astounding performance dinner is served at a local restaurant.
Day 6 Day 6: Cappadocia - Konya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Cappadocia - Konya

See master craftsmen at work turning their pottery wheels to craft the beautiful terracotta pottery characteristic of this region this morning, before visiting Saratli Underground City. Later, on your journey to Konya, you’ll see a 13th-century caravanserai. You can almost imagine the jostling of camel trains as they stopped to rest and replenish their stocks before continuing east or west along the popular trade route that winds through Cappadocia. Arriving in Konya, learn how the village of Sille was inhabited by Greeks who lived peacefully alongside the nearby Turks of Konya for over eight centuries. You’ll see remnants of their heritage in the landmarks that remain.
Day 7 Day 7: Konya – Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Konya – Antalya

The home of the mystic Whirling Dervishes, you’ll visit the final resting place of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana to gain insights into the traditions and rituals of the Sufi religion, before heading to Antalya on the Turquoise Coast. Retreat behind the ancient walls of the Old Town and stroll past the beautifully restored Ottoman-era houses in its historic centre. Before reaching the hotel, an orientation tour will be given by coach. Consider joining an optional dinner at a favourite local restaurant renowned for its stunning dishes.
Day 8 Day 8: Antalya Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Antalya Free Time

Ease into the laid-back seaside vibes of Antalya on this full free day dedicated to soaking up sun-kissed Mediterranean shores. If you can drag yourself away from your sun lounger, we recommend joining an Optional Experience cruise along the glittering coast. This afternoon, an optional journey into antiquity could see you visit the Aspendos Theatre, built in the second century and dedicated to ’the gods of this country and to the Imperial house’. Also included on this optional afternoon excursion is a visit to the Roman Aqueduct, the Kursunlu Waterfall and the Aspendos Bridge, spanning the Eurymedon River.
Day 9 Day 9: Antalya – Pamukkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Antalya – Pamukkale

The powdery white sands and crystal-clear water of Lake Salda provide a beautiful backdrop for a quick photo stop today. Besides being noteworthy as a popular tourist resort and archaeological site, the lake is one of only two places in the world said to have similar rock structures to the planet Mars. Contemplate life in outer space before continuing to Kaklik Cave with its sparkling white travertines, before heading for the cotton fortress of Pamukkale.
Day 10 Day 10: Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Izmir
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Izmir

The ethereal white pools and terraces that cascade down surrounding cliffs are a sight to behold this morning as you see the ruins of the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Head west to the Aegean coastline, arriving in Izmir in time to spend some time exploring this pretty port town, with its lengthy promenade. Learn about its multicultural past, and its history as a Greek city. Consider joining an optional seafood dinner at a favourite local restaurant renowned for its stunning views.
Day 11 Day 11: Izmir Free Time
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Izmir Free Time

Today is free for you to enjoy at leisure or our Optional Experience could see you visit Ephesus, a 2,000-year-old site and home to the iconic Library of Celsus and Hadrian’s Temple. Included in this experience is a visit to the stone cottage, where the Virgin Mary is said to have spent her final years before a lunch is a local restaurant. Afterwards visit the glass makers of Nazarkoy village discovering the regions connection with the Evil eye beads on a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER ® Experience.
Day 12 Day 12: Izmir – Troy – Çanakkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Izmir – Troy – Çanakkale

Ancient legends and symbols take centre stage today. Visit Troy, the ancient city that inspired Homer’s tales about the wrath of Achilles and the famous siege, which was broken through the clever construction of a wooden Trojan horse. A replica of the horse can still be seen today. Continue to Çanakkale for your overnight stay.
Day 13 Day 13: Anakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Anakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul

Pay tribute to the brave soldiers who lost their lives in the World War I battles at Gallipoli. You’ll visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, before returning to Istanbul. As your journey through Turkey draws to a close, you’ll want to consider joining your new friends for an optional cruise along the Bosphorus, celebrating the mighty waterway which serves as the boundary between Europe and Asia. See grand fortresses, palaces and 19th-century mansions of the Ottoman elite that line this busy strait.
Day 14 Day 14: Depart Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Depart Istanbul

Your in-depth exploration of Turkey with its cultural and historic treasures has come to an end. You’ve stood amidst man-made wonders and ethereal landscapes, walked in the footsteps of traders and Whirling Dervishes and forged special memories with new friends. For now it’s time to end this chapter with a heartfelt farewell to your newfound friends.

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Treasures Of Turkey (14 Days)

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Itinerary of your trip Treasures Of Turkey (14 Days)

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Sightseeing And Free Time

Day 3: Istanbul – Safranbolu

Day 4: Safranbolu – Ankara - Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia Sightseeing & Free Time

Day 6: Cappadocia - Konya

Day 7: Konya – Antalya

Day 8: Antalya Free Time

Day 9: Antalya – Pamukkale

Day 10: Pamukkale - Hierapolis - Izmir

Day 11: Izmir Free Time

Day 12: Izmir – Troy – Çanakkale

Day 13: Anakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul

Day 14: Depart Istanbul

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