Explore the Wonders of Turkey
April 30 - May 9
$2,190*
Ancient
ruins, bustling bazaars, beautiful mosques, breathtaking scenery and
much much more await you on this fabulous tour through Turkey. With highlights
such as Troy, Goreme and Ephesus, this is a perfect singles trip for
history buffs, shoppers or anyone who loves to
travel
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Itinerary
Day 1 - April
29
Depart USA on own arrangement, please plan on arriving in
Istanbul on the 8th.
Day 2 - April
30 - Arrive Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Our singles vacation
begins when we meet up with all the other single and solo travelers. The group
is met at the airport and transfered to our centrally located
hotel.
Day 3 - May
1 - Istanbul
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world
situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names
span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the
greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman.
We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, St. Sophia, The Blue Mosque
and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free
time in Grand bazaar with its 3500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
(B/L)
Day 4 - May 2 -
Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia
Flight from Istanbul to Ankara Airport, met by
your guide and visit the Temple of Augustus, Ataturk's Mausoleum and Museum of
Anatolian Civilizations.In the afternoon proceed to Cappadocia. Drive to Cappadocia.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
(D)
Day 5 - May 3-
Cappadocia
Full day tour of Cappadocia to see the surreal landscapes of
volcanic ash, formed 3 million years ago, spectacular red rock cones,
troglodyte churches and homes dating from 4000 BC Now visit
Uchisar, Goreme, and Zelve, then Avanos, to visit one of its
famous, pottery workshops. Later return to your hotel for overnight
stay.
Visit some caves in cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes
decorating early Christian churches. Among them are frescoes of St. Helene,
who discovered the true cross at Jerusalem and of saints slaying the dragon,
symbol of ancient religion.
Day 6 - May 4- Konya /
Antalya
After
breakfast depart for Konya visit Catal Huyuk, Selcuk’s Caravansary, Museum
of Mevlana (Whirling Dervishes), Ince Minare Medrese (Selcuk architecture).
Drive to Antalya chek in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Antalya.
Day 7 - May 5
-
Antalya / Perge /
Kas
After breakfast visit Antalya Archaeology Museum, Greek ruins
of Perge, located 15 km (9 miles) east of Antalya, Perge boasts extensively early
Hellenistic ruins including a well preserved Stadium, and Aspendos, the best
preserved Roman theatre in the world, built in the 2nd century AD. Drive to Kas and
visit Church of St. Nicholas, Lycian tombs in Myra, Simene. Dinner and overnight at
the hotel in Kas.
Day 8 - May 6 -
Kas/Kekova
After breakfast viewing of Kekova Bay underwater ruins by
glass bottom boat/ snorkeling. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Kas.
Day 9 - May 7 -
Pamukkale
After breakfast depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and
visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit and swim in the world famous calcium
deposited pools. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in
Pamukkale.
Day 10 - May 8 - Ephesus/Istanbul
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the
Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was
undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world.
Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian,
Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. We take a night
flight to Istanbul, check into our hotel and then relax over our farewell dinner
(optional).
Day 11 -
May 9 - Depart Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for
flight back home. Say goodbye to all your new friends as it is the
end of another great singles vacation.
Explore The Wonders of
Turkey Tour
April 30 - May 9, 2010 / 11 Days - 10 Nights
$2,190*
Singles Trip
Includes
* Airfare within Turkey
* 10 Nights Lodging
* 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
* Transfers & sightseeing by motorcoach
* Singles Travel representative
* All Taxes and Surcharges
*Double Occupany - Free Roommate Matching
is available so there is never a need to pay a single supplement.
If you decide to room solo it is $650 extra.
Balance Due by March 15, 2010
Not
Included: International Airfare
- Tips ($10 a day)
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Deposit -
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*The deposit can be paid by
credit card the balance is to be paid by
check or money order. If you wish to pay the
balance by credit card there is a 3%
charge.
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