BEST OF TURKEY (10NIGHTS/13DAYS)

Day 1, Sun: To Ankara
Relax and enjoy overnight flight to Ankara on wide–bodied jets.

Day 2, Mon: Ankara
Your representative awaits to greet you as you land in Ankara. After transferring to your hotel, the remainder of the day is free. Tonight meet your tour companions at dinner. (D)

Day 3, Tue: Ankara – Cappadocia
This morning we visit the impressive MAUSOLEUM OF ATATÜRK, founder of the modern Turkish republic and then the MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS with its display of Hittite treasure and artifacts from the world's oldest city, Catal Hoyuk. After lunch we drive to BIBLICAL CAPPADOCIA, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as towns carved from the region's soft volcanic rock. En route we visit to the 13th century CARAVAN INN of Agzikarahan. (B, D)

Day 4, Wed: Cappadocia
A full day touring the "Moon-Like" topography of Cappadocia is planned. The absolutely unique landscape of Goreme, with its rock chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with Frescoes dating from 6th to the 10th century, is an unforgettable experience. In the morning we visit the underground city of Kaymakli where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from their persecutors in an eight-story complex of subterranean dwellings. In the afternoon we visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before returning to our hotel to enjoy the picturesque of this ancient historic land. (B, D)

Day 5, Thu: Cappadocia – Konya – Antalya
A morning drive across the rolling steppe land of central Anatolia to Konya, the capital of the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. This afternoon we visit the MAUSOLEUM OF MEVLANA, founder of the order of Whirling Dervishes (an ecstatic Muslim sect) and then continue to beautiful KARATAY KORAN SCHOOL, which is now a museum displaying richly colored Turkish tiles. Motor through the Taurus Mountains to the resort City of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea. This area is often called the "Turquoise Coast" because of exquisite blue colored water. (B, D)

Day 6, Fri: Perge & Aspendos
Optional (price ?): A full day of exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with a number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean area having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B, D)

Day 7, Sat: Antalya – Pamukkale
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the"Cotton Castle" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the pool of your hotel's hot mineral spring bath. (B, D)

Day 8, Sun: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile MENDERES VALLEY to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000 year old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon we visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. (B, D)

Day 9, Mon: Pergamum – Troy – Çanakkale
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician Galen. Sights include the altar of ZEUS AND ASKLEPIEION, a famous Roman medical center. Continuing north we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought the "Trojan War" for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B, D)

Day 10, Tue: Dardanelles – Gallipolu – İstanbul
After breakfast we across the Dardanelle's waterway to the Gallipolu Peninsula to see Anzac cove and visit Lone Pine cemetery. Then drive along the Marmara Sea to İstanbul. Upon arrival we visit the BLUE MOSQUE OF SULTAN AHMET Ι built in 1616, famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. Then we visit the Byzantine Hippodrome, which was used for chariot races. For a taste of Turkish Night Life join our optional dinner and enjoy an evening of Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 11, Wed: İstanbul
Optional (price ?): Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman sultan) and the unusual large underground cistern used in "007" movie scenes. In the afternoon, we visit SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Saint Sophia is now a museum whose mosaics, stained glass windows and decorated domes have been carefully fashioned to create an atmosphere of breath-taking beauty. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your tour companions. (B, D)

Day 12, Thu: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

Round trip airfare if TRIPSTOTURKEY issues the tickets
1 domestic flight in Turkey (air and land package only)
10 nights hotel accommodation in superior first class (4/5 Star) hotels
19 meals (10 breakfast & 9 dinners)
Professional tour guide throughout the tour
Entrance fees and luggage handling
Land transportation by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
Arrival and departure transfers (only for those aboard TRIPSTOTURKEY's group flight)

PRICE EXCLUDES

Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your tour guides and escorts, which are made at the traveler's discretion

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

ISTANBUL: Guided sigh-seeing tour to Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and optional tour to Topkapı Palace, the St. Sophia, underground cistern and Grand Bazaar.

ANKARA: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, the Mausoleum of Atatürk.

CAPPADOClA: Underground City of Kaymaklı, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, the valley of Zelve, and Goreme with rock chapels.

KONYA: Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan, the Mevlana Museum, Karatay Koran School.

ANTALYA: Optional tour to ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos.

PAMUKKALE: Roman ruins at Hierapolis and bathing in hot mineral springs.

EPHESUS: Glorious Ephesus ruin and the Virgin Mary's stone cottage.

PERGAMUM: Full day excursion to Pergamum ruin.

TROY & GALLIPOLU: Ancient Troy ruin, historical Anzac Cove and Pine Cemetery.

TRIPSTOTURKEY HOTELS
ANKARA
CAPPADOCİA
ANTALYA
PAMUKKALE
IZMİR
CANAKKALE
ISTANBUL
(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)

"GLORIES OF TURKEY"

GLORIES OF TURKEY (13NIGHTS/15DAYS)

Day 1, Thu: To İstanbul
Relax and enjoy your overnight flight to İstanbul on wide-bodied jets.

Day 2, Fri: İstanbul
Your representative awaits to greet you as you land in İstanbul. After transferring to your hotel, the remainder of the day is free. Tonight meet your tour companions at welcome cocktail hosted by your tour director.

Day 3, Sat: İstanbul
In the morning, board a ferry for a relaxing cruise along the BOSPHORUS WATERWAY. Afternoon you have free-time to explore the city, or you can join our optional tour to DOLMABAHÇE PALACE. (B. D)

Day 4, Sun: İstanbul – Bursa
We cross the Bosphorus waterway that separates Europe and Asia to drive to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire at the foot of "MT.OLYMPUS" of ancient Asia Minor. In the afternoon you might like to spend the rest of your day shopping in Bursa's colorful covered bazaar. Tonight you have an excellent opportunity to take "TURKISH BATH" at your hotel. (B. D)

Day 5, Mon: Gordion – Ankara
After breakfast we depart on a scenic ride to the heart of the Anatolian highland toward Turkey's capital Ankara. En route we stop for a visit at Gordion where according to legend, Alexander the Great cut the Gordion Knot and thus opened the way to Asia. Overnight in Ankara. (B. D)

Day 6, Tue: Ankara – Cappadocia
This morning we visit the impressive MAUSOLEUM OF ATATÜRK, the founder of the modern Turkish republic and then the MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS with its display of Hittite treasure and artifacts from the world's oldest city Çatal Hoyuk. After lunch we drive to Biblical Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as towns carved from the region's soft volcanic rock. En route we visit to the 13th century Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. (B. D)

Day 7, Wed: Cappadocia
A full day touring the "Moon-Like" topography of Cappadocia. The absolutely unique landscape of Goreme, with its rock chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with Frescoes dating from 6th to the 10th century, is an unforgettable experience. In the morning we visit the underground city of Kaymaklı where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from their persecutors in an eight-story complex of subterranean dwellings. In the afternoon we visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before returning to our hotel to enjoy the picturesque of this ancient historic land. (B, D)

Day 8, Thu: Cappadocia – Konya – Antalya
A morning drive across the rolling steppe land of central Anatolia to Konya, capital of the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. This afternoon we visit the MAUSOLEUM OF MEVLANA, founder of the order of Whirling Dervishes (an ecstatic Muslim sect) and then continue to beautiful KARATAY KORAN SCHOOL, now a museum displaying richly colored Turkish tiles. Motor through the Taurus Mountains to the resort city of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea. This area is often called the "Turquoise Coast" because of exquisite blue colored water. (B, D)

Day 9, Fri: Perge & Aspendos
A full day exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theather, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean area having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B, D)

Day 10, Sat: Antalya – Pamukkale
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the "Cotton Castle" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the pool of your hotel's hot mineral spring bath. (B, D)

Day 11, Sun: Ephesus and St. Mary's House – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile MENDERES VALLEY to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble street, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon visit the nearby BASILICIA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir which is Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. (B. D)

Day 12, Mon: Pergamum – Troy – Çanakkale
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous Roman medical center. Continuing north we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought in the "Trojan War" for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse. Overnight in Canakkale. (B. D)

Day 13, Tue: Dardanelles – Gallipolu – İstanbul
After breakfast we across the Dardanelles waterway to the Gallipolu Peninsula to see Anzac cove and visit Lone Pine cemetery. Then drive along the Marmara Sea to İstanbul. Upon arrival we visit the BLUE MOSQUE OF SULTAN AHMET Ι built in 1616, famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. Then the BYZANTINE HIPPODROME, which was used for chariot races. For a taste of Turkish Night Life, join our optional dinner and enjoy an evening of Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 14, Wed: İstanbul
Optional (price $45): Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman sultan), and the unusual large underground cistern used in "007" movie scenes. In the afternoon, visit SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your tour companions. (B. D)

Day 15, Thu: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

• Round trip airfare if TRIPSTOTURKEY issues the tickets
• Hotel service charges, tips and taxes
• Room with private bath or shower in Superior First Class
  (4-star/5-star) hotels
• Open buffet/continental breakfast daily (B) and 3-course-dinner(D)
• Professional tour director at your service throughout the tour
• Portage for 2 normal size suitcases expect at the airport
• Travel documents kit
• Sightseeing as described in the itinerary including entrance fees
• Land transportation by private, deluxe, air-conditioned motor coach
• Arrival and departure transfers (only for those aboard TRIPSTOTURKEY's group flight)
  

PRICE EXCLUDES

Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your guides and escorts which are made at the traveler's discretion

INCLUDED HIGHLIGHTS

ISTANBUL: Guided sigh-seeing tour to Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and optional tour to TOPKAPI PALACE, the St. Sophia, underground cistern and Grand Bazaar. Half day Bosphorus cruise and optional tour to Dolmabahçe Palace.

BURSA: Green Mosque, Green Tomb, the ancient covered bazaar

ANKARA: Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, the Mausoleum of Atatürk

CAPPADOCIA: Underground city of Kaymakli, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, the valley of Zelve, and Goreme with rock chapels

KONYA: Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan, the Mevlana Museum, Karatay Koran School

ANTALYA: Guided tour to ancient cities of Perge and Aspendos

PAMUKKALE: Roman ruins at Hierapolis and bathing in hot mineral spring

EPHESUS: Glorious Ephesus ruin and the Virgin Mary's stone cottage

PERGAMUM & TROY: Full day excursion to Pergamum ruin

DARDANELLES &: Ancient Troy ruin, historical Anzac Cove and GALLIPOLU Pine Cemetery

TRIPSTOTURKEY HOTELS
ANKARA
CAPPADOCİA
ANTALYA
PAMUKKALE
IZMİR
ÇANAKKALE
ISTANBUL
(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)

"HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY"

HIGHLIGHTS OF TURKEY (7NIGHTS/9DAYS)

Day1, Wed: To Antalya
Relax and enjoy your overnight flight to Antalya on wide-bodied jets.

Day 2, Thu: Antalya
Your representative awaits to great you as you land in Antalya. After transferring your hotel, the remainder of the day is free. Tonight meet your tour companions at dinner. (D)

Day 3, Fri: Perge & Aspendos
A full day exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean area having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B, D)

Day 4, Sat: Antalya – Pamukkale
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the "Cotton Castle" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the pool of your hotel's hot mineral spring bath. (B, D)

Day 5, Sun: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile Menderes Valley to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble street, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICIA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. (B. D)

Day 6, Mon: Pergamum – Troy – Çanakkale
The first stop on your northbound journey is the acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous Roman medical center. Continuing north we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought in the "Trojan War" for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B. D)

Day 7, Tue: Dardanelles – Gallipolu – İstanbul
After breakfast we across the Dardanelle waterway to the Gallipolu Peninsula to see Anzac cove and visit Lone Pine cemetery. Then drive along Marmara Sea to Istanbul. Upon arrival we visit the BLUE MOSQUE OF SULTAN AHMET Ι built in 1616, famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. Then the Byzantine Hippodrome which was used for chariot races. For a taste of Turkish Night Life, join our optional dinner and enjoy an evening of Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 8, Wed: İstanbul
Optional (price $45): Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan), and the unusual large underground cistern used in "007" movie scenes. In the afternoon, visit SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your tour companions. (B. D)

Day 9, Thu: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

PRICE EXCLUDES

Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your guides and escorts which are made at the traveler's discretion

TRIPSTOTURKEY HOTELS
ANKARA
CAPPADOCIA
ANTALYA
PAMUKKALE
IZMIR
CANAKKALE
ISTANBUL
(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)

"IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF ST. PAUL"

ST. PAUL TOUR (11NIGHTS/13DAYS)

Day 1, Sat: To İstanbul
Relax and enjoy your overnight flight to Istanbul on wide-bodied jets.

Day 2, Sun: İstanbul
Your representative awaits to greet you as you land in İstanbul. After transferring to your hotel, the remainder of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in İstanbul. (D)

Day 3, Mon: Antioch
A short morning flight to Adana begins a full day tour taking you past hilltop Crusader castles and the port of ALEXANDRETTA (now called İskenderun) to Antakya, site of ancient Antioch. Here we visit the cave church where St. Peter led worship, sponsoring church of Paul 6 Barnabas's missionary journeys. You also see a world-class museum of Roman mosaics from nearby ruins before returning to Adana for overnight. (B, D)

Day 4, Sun: Tarsus -– Cillician Gates – Cappadocia
Begins the day visiting the birthplace of St. Paul, Tarsus where you may drink from his well. Drive through the beautiful Tarsus Mountains to the Anatolian Plateau. Continue to Biblical Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as towns carved from the region's soft volcanic rock. En route we visit the 13th century Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. (B, D)

Day 5, Mon: Cappadocia
A full day touring the "Moon-Like" topography of Cappadocia. The absolutely unique landscape of Goreme with its rock chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with Frescoes dating from 6th to the 10th century, is an unforgettable experience. In the morning we visit the underground city of Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from their persecutors in an eight-story complex of subterranean dwellings. In the afternoon we visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before returning to our hotel to enjoy the picturesque of this ancient historic land. (B, D)

Day 6, Thu: Iconium – Antalya
It is planned a morning drive across the rolling steppe land of central Anatolia to Konya (lconium of Bible), the capital of the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. This afternoon we visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the order of Whirling Dervishes (an unusual ecstatic Muslim sect) and then continue through the Taurus Mountains to the City of Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea where Paul preached several times. This area is often called the "Turquoise Coast" because of exquisite blue colored water. (B. D)

Day 7, Fri: Perge & Aspendos
A full day of exploring includes a tour of the Antalya Archeological Museum with a number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street where Paul preached an early missionary sermon, and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean area having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B. D)

Day 8, Sat: Antalya – Laodicea – Pamukkale
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the "Cotton Fortress" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman spa of Hierapolis. This was Philip the Evangelist's home. We tour the extensive necropolis, churches and baths, then stop at nearby Laodicea to gain understanding of the "neither hot nor cold" water. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the pool of your hotel's hot mineral spring bath. (B. D)

Day 9, Sun: Ephesus and St. Mary's house–Smyrna (İzmir)
This morning we head across the fertile MENDERES VALLEY to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, where was the home of St. Paul between 54 and 57 AD. Explore the unforgettable expanse of Greco-Roman and Christian remains include 2,000-years-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN where he was first buried as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. (B. D)

Day 10, Mon: Pergamum – Troy – Çanakkale
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous Roman medical center. Continuing north we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought in the "Trojan War" for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B. D)

Day 11, Tue: Dardanelles – Gallipolu – İstanbul
After breakfast we across the Dardanelle waterway to the Gallipolu Peninsula to see Anzac cove and visit Lone Pine cemetery. Then drive along the Marmara Sea to İstanbul. Upon arrival we visit the BLUE MOSQUE OF SULTAN AHMET І built in 1616, famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. Then the Byzantine Hippodrome which was used for chariot races. For a taste of Turkish Night Life join our optional dinner and enjoy an evening of Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 12, Wed: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan), and the unusual large underground cistern used in "007" movie scenes. In the afternoon, visit SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Saint Sophia is now a museum whose mosaics, stained glass windows and decorated domes have been carefully fashioned to create an atmosphere of breath–taking beauty. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with your tour companions. (B. D)

Day 13, Thu: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

PRICE EXCLUDES

Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your guides and escorts which are made at the traveler's discretion

"SHORT TOURS"

CLASSICAL TOURS (7NIGHTS/8DAYS)

Day 1, Fri: İstanbul
Welcomed at the airport, you are transferred to your hotel and have free afternoon.

Day 2, Sat: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3, Sun: Dardanelles – Troy – Çanakkale
Drive along the Marmara Sea famous WWI sites, across the Dardanelle waterway to Asia and tour the legendary walls, buildings and famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B, D)

Day 4, Mon: Pergamum – İzmir
Walk the acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights include the altar of Zeus and a famous Roman medical center. We continue south to İzmir for overnight, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Sea. (B, D)

Day 5, Tue: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – Pamukkale
Tour glorious ruins of Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins, which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Continue through fertile valleys to Pamukkale's spectacular white lime cascade cliffs. Bathe in your hotel. (B, D)

Day 6, Wed: Hierapolis – Bursa
After touring the Hierapolis Roman health spa ruins, motor to Bursa, the first capital of Ottoman Empire at the foot of "MT. OLYMPUS" of ancient Asia Minor. You might like to spend the rest of your day shopping in Bursa's colorful covered bazaar. Tonight you have an excellent opportunity to take "TURKISH BATH" at your hotel. (B, D)

Day 7, Thu: Bursa – İstanbul
In the morning, visit the lovely GREEN OTTOMAN COMPLEX and the GRAND MOSQUE. Then we across the Marmara Sea by ferry to İstanbul. Free time to explore the city. (B)

Day 8, Fri: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

PRICE EXCLUDES

Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your guides and escorts which are made at the traveler's discretion

ANCIENT WONDERS (4NIGHTS/5DAYS)

Day1, Fri: İstanbul
Welcomed at the airport, you are transferred to your and have free afternoon.

Day 2, Sat: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3, Sun: Dardanelles – Troy – Çanakkale
Drive along the Marmara Sea Famous WWl sites, across the Dardanelle waterway to Asia, and tour the legendary walls, buildings, and famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B, D)

Day 4, Mon: Pergamum – İzmir
Walk the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights include the altar of Zeus and a famous Roman medical center. We continue south to İzmir for overnight, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Sea. (B, D)

Day 5, Tue: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – Departure
Tour glorious ruins of Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins, which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Then transfer to either Kuşadası for the ferry to Samos or to İzmir airport for the flight. (B)

WESTERN TURKEY (6NIGHTS/7DAYS)

Day1, Fri: İstanbul
Welcomed at the airport, you are transferred to your and have free afternoon.

Day2, Sat: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 3, Sun: Dardanelles – Troy – Çanakkale
Drive along the Marmara Sea Famous WWI sites, across the Dardanelle waterway to Asia, and tour the legendary walls, buildings and famous wooden horse of Troy. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B, D)

Day 4, Mon: Pergamum – İzmir
Walk the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights include the altar of Zeus and a famous Roman medical center. We continue south to İzmir for overnight, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Sea. (B, D)

Day 5, Tue: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – Pamukkale
Tour glorious ruins of Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins, which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Continue through fertile valleys to Pamukkale's spectacular white lime cascade cliffs. Bathe in your hotel's hot mineral spring. (B, D)

Day 6, Wed: Hierapolis – Marmaris
After touring the Hierapolis Roman health spa ruins, motor south to the Mediterranean resort city of Marmaris for overnight. (B.D)

Day 7, Thu: In Marmaris
Our service ends after breakfast. (B)

DESTINATION ISTANBUL (6NIGHTS/7DAYS)

Day 1, Fri: Marmaris
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel for overnight. (D)

Day 2, Sat: Marmaris – Pamukkale
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the "Cotton Castle" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Enjoy a leisurely bath in the pool of your hotel's hot mineral spring bath. (B, D)

Day 3, Sun: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile MENDERES VALLEY to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the Virgin Mary's stone cottage. Overnight in İzmir, Homer's birthplace on the Aegean Coast. (B, D)

Day 4, Mon: Pergamun – Troy – Çanakkale
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous Roman medical center. Continuing north we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek and Trojan heroes fought the "Trojan War" for the honor of beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the famous wooden horse. Overnight in Çanakkale. (B, D)

Day 5, Tue: Dardanelles – Gallipolu – İstanbul
After breakfast we across the Dandanelle waterway to the Gallipolu Peninsula to see Anzac cove and visit Lone Pine cemetery. Then drive along the Marmara Sea to İstanbul. Upon arrival we visit the BLUE MOSQUE OF SULTAN Ι built in 1616, famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. Then the Byzantine Hippodrome which was used for chariot races. For a taste of Turkish Night Life, join our optional dinner and enjoy an evening of Turkish belly dancing and folk dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 6, Wed: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman sultan) and the unusual large underground cistern used in "007" movie scenes. In the afternoon, visit SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. (B, D)

Day 7, Thu: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

TRIPSTOTURKEY HOTELS
MARMARIS
PAMUKKALE
IZMIR
ÇANAKKALE
ISTANBUL
BURSA
(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)

MIDI TOURS

MAGIC TRIANGLE (7 NIGHT/8DAYS)

Day 1: İstanbul
Greeted on landing, you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Overnight in İstanbul. (B, L)

Day 3: İstanbul
A half day tour of DOLMABAHÇE PALACE or cruise the BOSPHORUS WATERWAY depending on the season and weather conditions. Free time to explore city. For a taste of Turkish Night Life, join our optional evening of Turkish cuisine, local culture and entertainment. (B)

Day 4: Ankara – Cappadocia
This morning you flight to Ankara where you are met to begin a scenic drive through rolling countryside to Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as towns carved from the region's soft volcanic rock. En route we visit to the 13th century Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Cappadocia–Ankara–İzmir
Tour the "Moon Like" topography of Cappadocia. The absolutely unique landscape of Goreme with its rock chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with Frescoes dating from 6th to the 10th century, is an unforgettable experience. In the afternoon we visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the towering Uchisar citadel, the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before driving back to Ankara airport for an evening flight for overnight. (B, L)

Day 6: Pamukkale – İzmir
We drive north through the mountains to Pamukkale, in Turkish the name refers to the "Cotton Castle" appearance of the spectacular white lime cascades formed by the hot mineral springs. Then visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis. Return to İzmir for overnight. (B, L)

Day 7: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İstanbul
This morning we head to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE before returning to İzmir. Overnight in İzmir for a short flight to İstanbul. (B, L)

Day 8: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back.(B)

AMAZING TURKEY (7NIGHTS/8DAYS)

Day 1: İstanbul
Greeted on landing, you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Overnight in İstanbul. (B, L)

Day 3: İstanbul – İzmir
A half day tour of DOLMABAHÇE PALACE or cruise the BOSPHORUS WATERWAY depending on the season and weather conditions. Free time to explore city. In the late afternoon, you flight to İzmir for the overnight. (B)

Day 4: Ephesus and St. Mary's house
This morning we head to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. (B, L)

Day 5: Pergamum – Antalya
Walk the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum. Sights include the altar of Zeus and a famous Roman medical center. Afternoon flight from İzmir takes you to Antalya for overnight. (B, L)

Day 6: Perge & Aspendos
A full day of exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with a number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean are having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B.D)

Day 7: Antalya
Free day to explore Antalya's bazaars, ancient ruins, quaint harbor with restored Ottoman homes, small shops and wayside cafes. (B, D)

Day 8: Antalya – İstanbul or Return
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back or to a holiday beach resort extension. (B)

GOLDEN CIRCLE (10NIGHTS/11DAYS)

Day 1: İstanbul
Greeted on landing, you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. Overnight in İstanbul. (B, L)

Day 3: İstanbul
A half day tour of DOLMABAHÇE PALACE or cruise the BOSPHORUS WATERWAY depending on the season and weather conditions. Free time to explore city.

Day 4: İstanbul – Kayseri and Cappadocia
Fly to Kayseri, the nearest airport to Cappadocia. Afternoon touring the "Moon Like" topography of Cappadocia. You visit the underground city of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from their persecutors in an eight-story complex of subterranean dwellings. (B, L, D)

Day 5: Cappadocia
You visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before returning to our hotel to enjoy the picturesque of this ancient historic land. (B, L, D)

Day 6: Cappadocia – Ankara – Antalya
A morning drive across the rolling steppe land to Ankara. After lunch, a short flight takes you to Antalya for overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 7: Perge & Aspendos
A full day of exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with a number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theather, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean are having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B. D)

Day 8: Antalya – İzmir
Free day to explore Antalya's bazaars, ancient ruins, quaint harbor with restored Ottoman homes, small shops and wayside cafes. In the afternoon, transfer to the airport to fly to İzmir for overnight. (B)

Day 9: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile Menderes Valley to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir. (B, L)

Day 10: Pergamum and Asklepieion – İstanbul
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous roman medical center. Afternoon flight takes you to İstanbul for overnight. (B, L)

Day 11: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

PRICE EXCLUDES
Airport taxes
Personal expenses
Optional tours
Customary tips to your guides and escorts which are made at the traveler's discretion

TRIPSTOTURKEY HOTELS
ANTALYA
IZMIR
CAPPADOCİA
ISTANBUL
(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)
(DLX): Deluxe Class, (HIS): Historical/Special Class

MINI TOURS

ISTANBUL TOUR (3NIGHTS/4DAYS)

Day 1: İstanbul
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: İstanbul
Your day begins with a guided tour exploring the ancient city with highlights including the magnificent TOPKAPI PALACE (main residence of Ottoman Sultan). SAINT SOPHIA BASILICA, ancient seat of the Byzantine Church built in 537 AD and converted to a mosque in 1453. Finally the GRAND BAZAAR with 3,000 exotic indoor-shops. (B, L)

Day 3: İstanbul
A half day tour of DOLMABAHÇE PALACE or cruise the BOSPHORUS WATERWAY depending on the season and weather conditions. Free afternoon time to explore city. Optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. (B)

Day 4: From İstanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)

PRICE INCLUDES

(F): First Class (4-Star)
(SF): Superior First Class (5-Star)
(DLX): Deluxe Class,
(HIS): Historical/Special Class
(MFC): Moderate First Class, (STC): Superior Tourist Class

IZMIR, EPHESUS & PERGAMUM TOUR (3NIGHTS/4DAYS)

Day 1: İzmir
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: Ephesus and St. Mary's house – İzmir
This morning we head across the fertile MENDERES VALLEY to the ruins of glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor, to see the extensive ruins which include 2,000-year-old marble streets, a huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of Hadrian. In the afternoon, visit the nearby BASILICA OF ST. JOHN as well as the VIRGIN MARY'S STONE COTTAGE. Overnight in İzmir. (B, L)

Day 3: Pergamum and Asklepieion – İstanbul
The first stop on your northbound journey is the Acropolis of ancient Pergamum, Famous for work done by the great Physician, Galen. Sights include the altar of Zeus, and Asklepieion, a famous roman medical center. In the afternoon, we return to İzmir for overnight. (B, L)

Day 4: İzmir
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight or to your holiday beach resort extension. (B)

ANTALYA TOUR (3NIGHTS/4DAYS)

Day 1: Antalya
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: Perge & Aspendos
A full day of exploring includes a tour of the ANTALYA ARCHEOLOGICAL MUSEUM with a number of artifacts and statues from nearby ancient sites. Then you tour ancient PAMPHYLIAN, HELLENISTIC AND ROMAN CITIES, the unsoiled ruins of Perge with its colonnade street and Aspendos with its huge theater, the best preserved one in the Mediterranean are having a capacity of 15,000 spectators and still in use for special events. (B. D)

Day 3: Antalya
Free day to explore Antalya's bazaars, ancient ruins, quaint harbor with restored Ottoman homes, small shops and wayside cafes. (B)

Day 4: Antalya
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight of holiday beach resort extension. (B)

ANKARA TOUR (3NIGHT/4DAYS)

Day 1: Ankara
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: Ankara – Cappadocia
This morning we visit the impressive MAUSOLEUM OF ATATÜRK, founder of the modern Turkish republic and then the MUSEUM OF ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATIONS with its display of Hittite treasure and artifacts from the world's oldest city, Catal Hoyuk. After lunch we drive to BIBLICAL CAPPADOCIA, famous for unique landscapes. En route we visit to the 13th century Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. (B, L, D)

Day 3: Cappadocia
A full day touring the "Moon-Like" topography of Cappadocia. The absolutely unique landscape of Goreme with its rock chapels carved by early Christians and decorated with Frescoes dating from 6th to the 10th century, is an unforgettable experience. In the afternoon we visit the pottery making village of Avanos and the Byzantine Monastic Complex of Zelve before returning to our hotel to enjoy the picturesque of this ancient historic land. (B, D)

Day 4: Cappadocia – Ankara
In the morning we visit the underground city of KAYMAKLI where thousands of early Christians lived concealed from their persecutors in an eight-story complex of subterranean dwellings. After lunch and shopping, drive across the rolling steppe land back to Ankara and transfer to the airport or hotel. (B)

BLACK SEA & EASTERN TURKEY TOUR (4NIGHTS/5DAYS)

Day 1: Trabzon
After arrival you are transferred to your hotel and have free time.

Day 2: Sumela Monastery – Trabzon
This morning we visit the ancient harbor, the 800 years old AYA SOPHIA MUSEUM, CHURCH OF DIVINE WISDOM, and then take afternoon drive to the mountains for the 14th century SUMELA MONASTERY built on the face of a 1200-foot sheer cliff. Here you explore the seven-story monastery carved out of the stone face, which was inhabited for hundreds of years and only recently abandoned. In the afternoon, we return back to Trabzon for overnight. (B, L)

Day 3: Erzurum
A scenic morning drive through coastal mountains bring you inland to Erzurum, where you tour a different style of ancient sites such as the ULU MOSQUE, the DOUBLE MINARET KORAN SCHOOL and the THREE MAUSOLEUMS. Overnight in Erzurum. (B, D)

Day 4: İshak Pasa & Mt. Ararat – Erzurum
Driving the route taken by the ancient caravan travelers, you arrive in the eastern border city of DOGU BEYAZIT, on the slopes of Mt. Ararat. Here, where exotic Asian cultures have dwelt. You have a scene of majestic beauty, the biblical resting place of Noah's Ark. There, overlooking the town with Mt. Ararat in the background, you will go through the ruins of famous site on the old caravan routes, İSHAK PASA PALACE. An afternoon drive returns you to Erzurum for overnight. (B, D)

Day 5: Erzurum
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight back. (B)