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Wild Discovery Highlights 2015

turkey

2 • Wild discovery highlights

contentWomen Art tour From group adventures to relaxing vacation to life-charging cultured experiences

turkish cooking tour Dream destination for everyone who loves to eat, cook & shop for food

BlAck seA northeAst turkey tourHistoric region filled with the legacies of civilisations & empires

cAppAdociA tour Cappadocia looks like it could only exist in Fairytale with its landscapes panoramas

ecotourism tour Witness just how unique turkish life is from the norm

BiBlicAl tour turkey is called the other holy land for having the most biblical sites

istAnBul, kusAdAsi, ephesus And pAmukkAle tour See turkey’s historical and cultural highlights on this incredible tour

legendAry turkey tour this heritage history tour is an amazing way to experience turkey

seven churches tour Discover the seven churches of revolution

seven Wonders of turkey Amaze yourself with the Seven wonders of turkey

short BreAk in istAnBul Enjoy a break soaking the famous sights of the dazzling city Istanbul

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turkeyFor sheer diversity, it’s hard to beat Turkey. The country seems to exist in multitudes of people, of natural landscapes, of cultures. It is a land of vast open spaces, massive mountain ranges, fertile valley, fast-growing cities and sleepy villages, bustling seaside resorts and unfrequented beaches. It may surprise visitors with the depth of the cultural melting-pot, not just in the major cities but across the country.

A rich history has continually shaped Turkey, the country overflows with historic sites and archaeological wonders set in a varied and beautiful landscape. The Mediterranean coastline is punctuated with well-preserved Greco-Roman cities such as Pergamom and Ephesus, while the austere and rugged Anatolian plateau has cave churches hidden away in the fairytale landscape of Cappadocia.

Aside from the historical relics, there’s much to be admired about modern-day Turkey. Visitors to Istanbul will be overwhelmed with choices. There are Roman aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques and palaces to see. But there are also cafes to frequent, Grand Bazaars to thrill at, hammams to visit and clubs to dance the night away in. The city thrums with constant hustle and bustle.

However deep its past, Turkey is now a thrusting and dynamic society that is navigating cultural, economic and political change while consciously seeking to retain the best of its multicultural heritage and time-honored traditions of hospitality.


3 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015If you have been looking for a memorable destination, with rich history & culture, spectacular landscapes & great beaches, special cooking, ceramic, belly dancing and folklore lesson then Turkey is your destination!

*Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

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5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1060 1030 1155 625 8105-7 Passengers 965 935 1060 590 7508-10 Passengers 935 905 1030 580 73011-14 Passengers 915 885 1010 575 720

5* superior hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1185 1275 1610 710 9755-7 Passengers 1090 1185 1520 680 9108-10 Passengers 1060 1155 1485 665 89011-14 Passengers 1040 1135 1470 660 880

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•3-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner•Turkish Cooking Lesson

•Belly Dancing and Folklore Class •Istanbul City Tour•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

•Airport taxes•Fuel surcharge•DIP surcharge $5/ticket•Travel insurance

Women Art tour

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DaY 1: arrival - istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure

DaY 2: istanbul - (turkish cooking lesson)After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of IstanbulParticipate in the first Turkish cooking lesson: Preparing lunch which you will enjoy! After lunch, visit to Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the HippodromeThen visit the famous Grand bazaar

DaY 3: istanbul - (bosphorus cruise - belly Dancing and Folklore class)Early in the morning, depart from the hotel for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and then visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar)After the tour, return to hotel for a restIn the evening depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class. Dinner at a restaurant included

DaY 4: istanbulDay at leisureTransfer to the airport for departure flight

From to Departure arrival

Beirut Istanbul 07:20 09:15

Istanbul Beirut 21:30 23:20*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines*International flight only

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•Round trip ticket Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•3-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner

•Two different cooking classes•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


turkish Cooking tour

3 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015 Experience the good tastes of Turkey on one of our carefully designed cooking tour in Istanbul, exposing you to an intimate side of the Turkish lifestyle that is so appealing to all. Our professional cooking tour will take you behind the scenes to the very best of turkish cooking classes.

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DaY 1: arrival - istanbulUpon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel.Have a welcome drink and a chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other trave-lers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night.

DaY 2: istanbul (turkish cooking lesson)After a morning sightseeing tour of Istanbul, participate in the first Turkish cooking lesson and cook your lunch.After lunch visit to Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome.

DaY 3: istanbul cooking lessonIn the morning, enjoy Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise along the waterway separatingEurope and Asia then visit the famous Egyptian Bazaar, with displays of herbs, spices, dried fruits, nuts and other s and ingredients.Then we will go to one of the city’s most famous baklava shops to watch the masters produce this Turkish sweet.In the afternoon, go back to the kitchen for another cooking lesson followed by tea, coffee and goodies

DaY 4: istanbul - DepartureIn the morning time at leisure to enjoy IstanbulAt a proper time transfer to the airport for departure flight




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5* Hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1030 1050 1205 630 8255-7 Passengers 940 960 1115 600 7658-10 Passengers 905 925 1085 590 745

11-14 Passengers 890 910 1065 580 735

5*Superior Hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1105 1130 1360 660 8755-7 Passengers 1010 1035 1265 625 8158-10 Passengers 980 1005 1235 615 795

11-14 Passengers 960 985 1215 610 785*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related*Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

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DaY 1: trabzon Arriving at Trabzon International Airport, transfer to hotel, diner and brief information about the trip

DaY 2: trabzon - sumela monastery - zigana - Karaca cave Early morning, depart for Sumela Monastery, visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery, cling to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at Altindere Valley National ParkAfter lunch, travel along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains to Karaca Cave,considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formationsReturn to Trabzon for dinner

DaY 3: trabzon - uzungol Today, depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13’th century church and study extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, Continue to Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Atatürk’s Mansion, a picturesque hilside retreat, Visit Ortahisar Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town, Girls’ Monastery, a nunnery built by Alexios III in 13th centuryEnjoy the panoramic view of the city from Boztepe Depart for Uzungöl, one of the most photogenic locations in the regionEnjoy lunch at a fish restaurant, then proceed for sightseeing and dinner at Uzungol

DaY 4: rize - Firtina valley - ayderIn the morning, depart for Ayder, visit botany garden and have a panoramic view of Rize

Drive to Camlihemsin through the beautifull Firtina ValleyEnjoy the panorama with many waterfalls, stone bridges on Firtina valley and lush green forests on the foothills of the magnificent Kackar Mountains, Lunch and sightseeing in Ayder and dinner included

DaY 5: ayder - borcka - artvin Today drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and ancient Georgian Churches Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in ArdanucYou’ll be driven beside River Coruh the fastest flowing and best rafting river of TurkeyDinner in Artvin

DaY 6: Yusufeli - erzurum Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian Churches, Ishan, Oshk-Vank and visit Tortum Waterfalls on the wayLunch en routeDrive to Erzurum dinner included

DaY 7: erzurumIn the morning, visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte Minareli Medrese, a theological school named for its towering twin minaretsYakutiye Medrese, Built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is topped with a richly tiled minaret Ulu Mosque and Erzurum CastleTransfer to Erzurum Airport for departure flight

6 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015 A fantastic journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over the course of 7 days you will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th century church of St. Sophia, Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Ataturk’s Mansion, Borcka Karagol and the ancient Georgian Churches (Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanucwe, Ishan, and Oshk-Vank) Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle. We will also visit kiwi in this agricultural region and tea plantations, the countless villages through the Pontic Mountains and we will stay in a wooden bungalows high in the mountains in Uzungol. Along this journey pass by Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, Erzurum & Rize Artvin. An unforgettable week that will keep your interests and adrenaline high.

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4* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1565 1635 1775 900 1240

5-7 Passengers 1225 1295 1435 780 1020

8-10 Passengers 1110 1185 1320 745 945

11-14 Passengers 1040 1115 1250 715 900

5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1685 1865 2030 985 1390

5-7 Passengers 1345 1525 1690 865 1170

8-10 Passengers 1230 1415 1575 825 1095

11-14 Passengers 1160 1345 1505 800 1050*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related*Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking



Istanbul Trabzon 13:20 15:00

Erzurum Istanbul 13:10 15:00

Istanbul Beirut 21:30 23:20*Flight with Turkish Airlines*International flight only

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•Round trip ticket to Trabzon, return from Erzurum (economy class)•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•6-night accommodation at hotels•Meals: daily breakfast, 6 dinners

•English driver / tour guide •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •Game drives and crater tour•All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


BlAck seA northeAst turkey tour

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4 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015 The strange but beautiful formation of Cappadocia has had this appearance for millions of years. When the volcanoes in the region were active, the lava which poured out, covered all previously formed hills and valleys forming a high plateau. It is estimated that there are more than 600 rock-cut churches in Cappadocia, and we are going to leave them for you to discover!

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip ticket: Istanbul - Kayseri - Istanbul•Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport•4-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner•Half day guided Istanbul city tour•Half day guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise•Full day guided Cappadocia tour•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbul - arrival DayUpon arrival to Istanbul, meet greet and transfer to hotelRest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul

DaY 2: istanbul city tourPick up at 08:30 am from the hotel for the day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace,Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the HippodromeAfter lunch, enjoy the to Grand Covered Bazaar

DaY 3: istanbul - bosphorus cruiseIn the morning, depart for Bosphorus Cruise tourLunch at a Turkish restaurantAfter lunch, depart to Istanbul’s airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia.Transfer from airport to hotel in Cappadocia

DaY 4: cappadocia Today, get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago

The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of CappadociaAfter Uchisar, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia, which is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks // Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek housesAfter Cavusin go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunchAfterwards, visit a pottery work shop and go to Pasabagi where it is possible to see the three-headed fairy chimneysNext stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animalsThen you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tastingLast stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia

DaY 5: cappadocia - istanbul - DepartureTime at leisure in the morning for shopping in CappadociaDepart to Kayseri Airport for departure flight


5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1095 1125 1275 655 875

5-7 Passengers 960 990 1140 610 785

8-10 Passengers 915 945 1095 595 755

11-14 Passengers 885 920 1070 585 740

5* superior hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1255 1320 1665 725 1000

5-7 Passengers 1125 1185 1535 680 915

8-10 Passengers 1080 1140 1490 665 885

11-14 Passengers 1055 1115 1460 655 865

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related*Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines*International flight only



Istanbul Beirut 21:30 23:20

cAppAdociA tour


9 Nights / 01 october 2014 - 10 march 2015 The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities and most flourishing cities in its time that housed a major stopping and trade point for all trade routes into Europe from the east and Asia. Pinarbasi offers nature with hiking and horse safaris and adventure, villages and home stays litter the tour route which will not only enhance your local knowledge but give you a taste for rural Turkey that you will not find anywhere else.



4* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1845 1930 2190 940 1395

5-7 Passengers 1405 1485 1745 785 1110

8-10 Passengers 1255 1340 1595 735 1015

11-14 Passengers 1165 1245 1505 700 955

5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1980 2090 2595 995 1500

5-7 Passengers 1535 1650 2150 840 1215

8-10 Passengers 1385 1500 2000 790 1115

11-14 Passengers 1295 1410 1910 755 1055

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•9-night accommodation at hotels•Meals: daily breakfast, 7 dinners•English driver / tour guide•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach

•3 Half day guided tours of Istanbul, Seven Lakes & Abant Lake•8 Full day guided tours of Safranbolu, Ilgarini, Cave, Ilisu, Waterfall, Varla Canyon, Pinarbasi, Comlekciler Village, Halacoglu Valley, Amasra & Akcakoca•All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary•Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbul - arrival DayUpon arrival into Istanbul’s international airport, meet and transfer to hotel

DaY 2: istanbul city tourDepart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City TourVisit the ancient Hippodrome,the Blue Mosque then to the famous Hagia SophiaAfter the tour, on option, experience The Bosphorus Cruise, and the enjoy magnificent views of BosphorusThe rest of the evening is at leisure to enjoy Istanbul

DaY 3: istanbul - abantToday, visit the Seven Lakes and enjoy Abant Lake TourEnjoy the seven smalllakes in a valley formed as the result of a land-slide: Buyukgol (Big Lake), Seringol(Cool Lake), Deringol (Deep Lake), Nazligol (Elegant Lake),Kucukgol (Small Lake), Incegol (Thin Lake) and Sazligol (Reedy Lake)After lunch, depart for Abant Lake Those who don’t wish to walk can enjoy a horseback ride or complete the tour on a horse carOvernight near Abant in traditional village house

DaY 4: safranboluIn the morning, have a walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar, then visit CinciHodja Caravanserai, CiciHodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House (Museum), IzzetMehmet, Pashamosque and more…Continue to Kastamonu and visit the government house, Kaya tomb, SeyhSaban-iVeli Mausoleum,NasrullahSeyh Mosque and more his-torical sitesOvernight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu

DaY 5: ilgarini cave pinarbasiDepart for Ilgarini Cave, which is in the region of Pinarbasi (north-west of Kastamonu)Trekking to IIgarini Cave, so make sure you bring suitable footwear

Good to know: Ilgarini Cave was chosen as the 4th biggest cave in the worldOvernight in Pinarbasi

DaY 6: ilisu Waterfall & varla canyonIn the morning, visit Ilisu Waterfall which is at Kure national Park, near PinarbasiAfter lunch, either relax in the surroundings of this beautiful natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the Varla CanyonOvernight in Pinarbasi

DaY 7: comlekciler village horse ridingAt a proper time, depart for Comlekciler Koyu. The village has fan-tastic horse riding facilities which you can do as an optional activityHorse riding is not only for the advanced riders; they have lessons and treks for beginners also.Overnight in Comlekciler Village

DaY 8: halacoglu valley tourEarly in the morning, depart for Halacoglu Valley, visit this place by different methods of transport: horses or tractors and a little bit of walkingEnjoy a fantastic barbeque lunch set in luscious green surroundingsOvernight in Comlekciler Village

DaY 9: amasra - akcakoca tourToday, depart from your hotel to the ancient city of AmasraA beautiful 1 hour scenic drive through the mountains, canyons and little villages.The group will meet for one last time together at one of the res-taurantsOvernight in Akcakoca

DaY 10: istanbul - departureAfter breakfast, transfer to Istanbul’s international airport for your departure flight.





ecotourism tour


4 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015Follow in the footsteps of Paul as we journey through a land of history and legend to experience some of the most important Biblical and historical sites in the world. Join our tour on a journey of discovery and scholarship through the ancient world of one of the Bible’s most influential figures.

*Optional: 2-night in Istanbul pre or post tour*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related*Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking


5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1105 1120 1215 700 895

5-7 Passengers 890 910 1005 625 755

8-10 Passengers 820 840 935 600 710

11-14 Passengers 775 795 890 585 685

5* superior hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1175 1205 1360 730 950

5-7 Passengers 965 995 1150 655 810

8-10 Passengers 895 925 1080 630 765

11-14 Passengers 850 880 1035 615 735

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•Round trip ticket to Izmir , return from Istanbul (economy class)•Internal flight: Kayseri - Istanbul•Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport•4-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 3 dinners•Guided Thyatira Pergamum•Guided Philadelphia, Sardes - Smyrna

•Guided Pisidian Antioch Laodicea and Hierapolis Pamukkale •Guided Ephesus tour•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: arrival - izmir Upon our arrival at Izmir airport, meet and transfer to hotelRest of the day at leisure to explore Izmir. Overnight in Kusadasi

DaY 2: pergamon - thyatira - izmirMorning drive to Pergamum, one of the sites of the Seven Churches of AsiaHere, explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the worldThe Asklepieion, the famous medical centre of classical timesSee the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Tower Overnight in Kusadasi

DaY 3: izmir - pamukkale - sardis - philadelphia - laodicea - hierapolisToday, depart early in the morning to the Seven Churches of Asia Sardis, presently SartVisit the great Temple of Artemis and the temple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine ChurchAlso visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed SynagogueLater on see the last several metersof the royal Persian Road from Susa to SardisLunch en route, continue your journey to PhiladelphiaDrive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» Proceed to Laodicea yet another of the Seven Churches of Asia

Mino , see the ancient theatre, the remains of basilica and ancient stone water pipes Visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the NecropolisOvernight in Kusadasi DaY 4: ephesus - KusadasiDrive to Ephesus and enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. JohnThe Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived there for three years. Tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BCWalk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the TheatreThe Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this cityVisit the Basilica of St. John and the House of Virgin Mary before going back to KusadasiOvernight in Pamukkale

DaY 5: izmir - homeIn the morning,free time for shopping in CappadociaAt a proper time depart for Kayseri Airport for your departure flight



Istanbul Izmir 09:40 10:50

Istanbul Beirut 00:50 02:35*Flight with Pegasus Airlines*International flight only

BiBlicAl tour


5 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10march 2015Cosmopolitan cities filled with modern delights, splendid archaeological sites filled with ancient splendor, curious landscapes straight out of a storybook and picture perfect coastlines frequented by the jet set… this is tantalizing Turkey! You’ll be amazed by exotic land which sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, yet displays a fair bit of Middle Eastern flair.

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Internal flight: Istanbul - Izmir // Denizli - Istanbul•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•5-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 3 dinners•4 full days guided tours of: Istanbul, Ephesus, Sirince & Pamukkale•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet greet and transfer to hotelRest of the day at leisure for you to explore Istanbul

DaY 2: istanbul Enjoy a full day city tour of Istanbul visiting: St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and the HippodromeAfter lunch, proceed to the Grand Covered Bazaar

DaY 3: istanbul - izmir - KusadasiEarly in the morning, depart for a Bosphorus Cruise tourHave your lunch at a Turkish restaurant then depart for Istanbul Ataturk Airport for domestic flight to Izmir.Upon arrival to Izmir’s airport, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi

DaY 4: Kusadasi - ephesus - sirinceMorning departure from hotel for a guided tour of Ephesus visiting: The Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus

Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary After lunch, enjoy a Turkish Village Tour, Sirince It has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best winesVisit the vineyards and learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makersOn the way back visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region

DaY 5: Kusadasi - pamukkale tourToday depart for PamukkaleAfter lunch break visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of HierapolisWalk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs

DaY 6: pamukkale - Denizli - istanbul - Departure Depart for Denizli Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home

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4* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1235 1275 1415 710 970

5-7 Passengers 1050 1090 1230 645 850

8-10 Passengers 985 1025 1165 625 810

11-14 Passengers 950 990 1125 610 785

5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1425 1475 1750 780 1100

5-7 Passengers 1235 1290 1560 715 980

8-10 Passengers 1175 1225 1500 695 940

11-14 Passengers 1135 1190 1460 680 915






istAnBul, kusAdAsi, ephesus And pAmukkAle tour


7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015This 8 Days Turkey Escorted Tour is a combination of major sites. We start from the western part of Turkey visiting Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale then continue with Antalya and finish with Cappadocia, the masterpiece of Turkey. You will have a memorable taste of Turkey in this guided journey.

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Internal flight: Antalya – Istanbul •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•7-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 5 dinners•7 Full day guided tours of: Gallipoli, Troy, Acropolis of Pergamon, Ephesus, Sirince village, Pamukkale

•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbul - arrival Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotelRest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul

DaY 2: istanbul city tourGo on a full day tour of old Istanbul city, visiting: St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque and the HippodromeAfter the lunch, the tour will take you to the Grand Covered Bazaar

DaY 3: gallipoli & troy tourEarly in the morning, join the group and depart for CanakkaleArrival in Eceabat, at noon to begin the fully guided Gallipoli tour visiting: Kabatepe Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Me-morial, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial.After Gallibolu, tour visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy

DaY 4: assos - pergamon - KusadasiDepart for Assos, a traditional stone house village set upon a mountainside with a beautiful harbour down the bottom, overlooking the island of LesvosTour the Temple of Athena on the highest point of the MountainGo on a 3 hour drive to PergamonLunch includedAfter the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Per-gamon

DaY 5: Kusadasi - ephesus tour - turkish village sirinceEnjoy a fully guided tour of Ephesus visiting: the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin MaryAfter the lunch, visit a Turkish Village, Sirince, well known for making some of the best wines in Turkey especially fruit winesOn the way, visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate

DaY 6: Kusadasi - pamukkale Early in the morning, depart for PamukkaleVisit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs

DaY 7: pamukkale - antalya In the morning, depart for AntalyaAfter lunch, visit to Old city Kaleici, the Clock Tower and Alexander the Great gate

DaY 8: antalya - istanbul - Departure Depart for Antalya airport for departure flight

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4* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1675 1730 1940 870 1265

5-7 Passengers 1295 1355 1565 735 1025

8-10 Passengers 1175 1230 1435 695 940

11-14 Passengers 1095 1150 1360 665 890

5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1905 1985 2365 955 1430

5-7 Passengers 1530 1605 1985 825 1185

8-10 Passengers 1405 1480 1860 785 1105

11-14 Passengers 1325 1403 1785 755 1055






legendAry turkey tour


7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10march 2015There are more Biblical Sites in Turkey than in any other country in the world and it is known as the 2nd Holy Land. Not only will you visit the site of each of the Seven Churches, you will also visit the actual places where the New Testament letters were penned or received. Our Pre Extension is the Steps of Jesus where you walk with Jesus.



4* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 1885 1940 2130 945 1525

5-7 Passengers 1460 1520 1705 795 1250

8-10 Passengers 1320 1375 1565 745 1160

11-14 Passengers 1235 1290 1475 715 1105

5* hotels

2- 4 Passengers 2185 2285 2750 1065 1930

5-7 Passengers 1765 1860 2325 915 1655

8-10 Passengers 1625 1720 2185 865 1565

11-14 Passengers 1535 1635 2100 835 1505

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip internal flight: Istanbul/Izmir•Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport•7-night accommodation at hotel•Meals: daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners•4 full days guided tours of: Istanbul, Pergaman, Pamukkale & Ephesus •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbul - arrival Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet greet and transfer to the hotelRest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul

DaY 2: istanbulDepart for a city tour of Istanbul visiting: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, the blue Mosque and the Hippodrome

DaY 3: smyrna - pergamon In the morning, transfer to Istanbul’s airport for a flight to IzmirUpon arrival to Izmir’s airport, drive to ancient Smyrna and visit the first church In the afternoon, proceed to Thyatira, another one of the seven churchesOvernight in Kusadasi

DaY 4: pergamonToday you will visit the Acropolis with its pagan temples and Altar of ZeusContinue to the healing center, AesculapiusOvernight in Kusadasi

DaY 5: sardis - philadelphia - pamukkaleDepart for Sardes, another one of the seven churches mentioned by St. John

Continue to Philadelphia and visit another one of the Christian congregations, and a city build in 2 BC by EumenosAfterwards, continue to Pamukkale and watch the sunset over the petrified waterfallsOvernight in Pamukkale

DaY 6: laodicea - ephesusVisit Hierapolis and Laodicea before continuing to EphesusSee the final abode of the Virgin Mary where she spent her last yearsTour through ancient Ephesus to see old Synagogue, the Library of Celsus and other sightsOvernight in Kusadasi

DaY 7: ephesus - istanbulTransfer to the airport for your flight to IstanbulUpon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet and transfer to hotelRest of the day at leisure in Grand Bazaar in the afternoonOvernight in Istanbul

DaY 8: istanbul - Departure After breakfast, depart for Istanbul’s international airport for the departure flight





seven churches tour


7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 march 2015This tour is one of the best tours in Turkey 7 of the best cities in Turkey, in deluxe hotels and quaint authentic boutique cave hotel suites. Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul. See the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the hot springs of Pamukkale, and the underground cities of Cappadocia.

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Internal flights: Istanbul - Izmir // Denizli - Kayseri // Kayseri - Istanbul•Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport•7-night accommodation at hotels•Meals: daily breakfast, 5 dinners•English driver / tour guide

•Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach•4 Half days: Bosphorus Tour, Sirince village, Pamukkale, & Cappadocia•2 Full days: Istanbul city tour & Ephesus tour•All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary•Assistance of our representative in Turkey


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DaY 1: istanbulUpon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet and transfer to the hotelRest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul

DaY 2: istanbul city tour Pick up at 08:30am from hotel to join the tour of old Istanbul cityVisit St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Hippo-dromeAfter lunch, the tour ends at the Grand Covered Bazaar

DaY 3: istanbul - izmir - KusadasiIn the morning, depart for a Bosphorus Cruise tourLunch break at a Turkish restaurant, then depart for Istanbul’s air-port for domestic flight to Izmir

DaY 4: Kusadasi - ephesus - sirinceEarly in the morning, depart from the hotel and follow a fully guided tour of EphesusVisiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin MaryAfter Lunch, enjoy a Turkish Village Tour and discover the Sirince’s construction styleSirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in TurkeyLearn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makersOn the way back, visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region

DaY 5: Kusadasi - pamukkale tourIn the morning, depart for PamukkaleVisit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs

DaY 6: pamukkale - Denizli - Nevsehir - cappadociaDepart for Denizli Airport for a domestic flight to CappadociaTransfer to the Cave hotelRest of the day to explore Cappadocia

DaY 7: cappadocia Today, get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years agoThe tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappa-dociaAfter Uchisar, visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek housesLunch at a restaurant in Avanos Afterwards, visit a pottery work shop and go to Pasabagi where it is possible to see the three-headed fairy chimneysNext stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animalsThen you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tastingLast stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia

DaY 8: cappadocia - istanbul Time at leisure in the morning to enjoy shopping in Cappadocia Then depart for Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istan-bul and then back home




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5* hotels

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5* superior hotels

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seven Wonders of turkey


3 Nights / 01 November 2014 – 31 march 2015More than Ottoman minarets and beguiling bazaars, Turkey’s cultural capital is also fashionable and progressive. Spanning both Asia and Europe and divided by the Bosphorus, Istanbul is a beguiling mix of ancient and modern, of conservative and secular. The hulking Byzantine Hagia Sophia and opulent Topkapi Palace dominate the old city Sultanahmet. Over in Karaköy, in a converted warehouse, the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art embraces the future.

optioNal tours iN usDcruise package 50Nice packageFull Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace & Blue Mosque & Hippodrome without Hagia Sophia)Full day Bosphorus cruise only (with Miniaturk)

95

pleasure package iFull Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace & Blue Mosque & Hippodrome without Hagia Sophia)Full day Bosphorus cruise only (with Miniaturk)Full day princess island’s tour (without lunch)

125

pleasure package iiFull Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace &Hagia Sophia - with headphones& Blue Mosque & Hippodrome & Shopping)Full day Bosphorus tour (with Miniaturk)Full day princess island’s tour (without lunch)

160

Full day ottoman tour Dolmabahce palace, Panorama 1453 museum & Olivium shopping mall 75

Full day Yalova tourDrive to Eskihisar to take ferry to Yalova, visit to Yalova Thermal, visit to Cinarcık with lunch at the mountained Marmara sea view & Islands, visit to Camlica Hill

120

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•Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class)•Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport •3-night accommodation at hotel•Daily breakfast•Assistance of our representative in Turkey

•Airport taxes•Fuel surcharge•Travel insurance•DIP surcharge $5/ticket•All other expenses

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Lamartine 4* Standard 15/11/14 - 27/12/14 340 340 52528/12/14 - 02/01/15 435 485 77003/01/15 15/03/15 340 340 525

Grand Oztanik Hotel 4* Standard 01/11/14 - 28/12/14 355 380 55529/12/14 - 01/01/15 425 465 72002/01/15 - 17/03/15 345 370 555

Lares Park 4* Superior

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28/12/14 - 01/01/15 450 510 81502/01/15 - 28/02/15 370 390 60001/03/15 - 31/03/15 385 415 600

Elite World Prestige Hotel 4* Standard

01/11/15 - 30/11/14 405 430 65501/12/14 - 27/12/14 385 415 62528/12/14 - 02/01/15 470 515 82003/01/15 - 28/02/15 385 415 62501/03/15 - 15/03/15 430 465 73016/03/15 - 02/04/15 515 580 940

The Marmara Istanbul 5* Deluxe City View

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Istanbul Beirut 20:30 22:15*Flight with Middle East Airlines*International flight only

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not to be missedTAKE A BOAT UP THE BOSPHORUSA boat ride along the Bosphorus is one of the most enjoyable ways to see the sprawling, magnificent city of Istanbul. From the ferry’s vantage point, you’ll see beautiful landmarks and exquisite waterfront mansions. SCRUB DOWN IN A TURKISH BATHBefore the era of indoor plumbing, going to a hamam, or public bath, was a central element of Turkish life. Today many beautiful centuries-old hammams are still in use, by both locals and tourists. STAY IN A CAVE HOTELWhere but in Cappadocia can you sleep like the Flintstones while having all your creature comforts? Few of Cappadocia’s inhabitants still live in traditional homes carved out of the soft tufa stone, but in recent years the area’s hoteliers have been converting more and more of these “cave” dwellings into hotels WATCH THE DERVISHES WHIRLDespite the fact that these dervish ceremonies have become increasingly tourist-oriented in recent years, attending a sema can still be a powerful and mesmerizing experience. QUENCH YOUR THIRST LIKE THE LOCALSA trip to Turkey isn’t complete without sampling certain essential Turkish beverages. You can barely go anywhere without being offered a glass of çay, or tea and the famous Turkish coffee. For something cold, try the ayran, a salted yogurt drink that’s a refreshing accompaniment to a spicy meal of kebabs. Another unique beverage is salep, a sweet, milk-based hot drink. Don’t forget to taste the anise-flavored national liquor, rakı. EXPERIENCE AND APPRECIATE DIFFERENT RELIGIONSTurkey is a cultural crossroads where the world’s three Abrahamic religions have coexisted for centuries, and one of the most surprising things for many visitors is the way these religions are juxtaposed. TURKISH CUISINEYou can find a great variety of mouth watering dishes in Turkish cuisine which is mostly the heritage of Ottoman cuisine. It is the mixture and refinement of Central Asian, Middle Eastern and Balkan cuisines.

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