MARVELOUS TURKEY
A cultural tour of Turkey

Turkey is a unique place in the world. It is an Asian – Middle Eastern country and yet European too - a home to many world civilizations. Rich in history and culture, it is one of the few countries in the world that has to be visited, not once, but over and over again. Our Marvelous Turkey program has been specifically tailored for the first timer’s experience of Turkey.  A wonderful introduction to the Byzantine, Ottoman and Turkish land of past and present.

Day 01: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel.  Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.  Check in time starts at 1500 hrs.
Overnight: Ramada Hotel (2 nights)

Day 02: Istanbul
Today’s tour includes Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and Spice Market. (B)

Day 03: Canakkale
This morning we depart to Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th regiment memorial and the war museum, cross the dardanelles.
Overnight: Kolin Hotel (1 night) (B, D)

Day 04: Troy - Pergamum - Kusadasi
Continue the drive to legendary to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Crossing the legendary mountain Ida arrival to Pergamum visit Acropolis before continue to Kusadasi.
Overnight: Tatlises Hotel (2 nights) (B, D)

Day 05: Ephesus - Sirince - Kusadasi
A short drive this morning to visit Ephesus, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets & leather.  We continue to the marvelous village of Sirince where you will experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey.   At the village, you will have the opportunity to shop and taste delicious wines of the village. Return to Kusadasi. (B, D)

Day 06:  Hierapolis - Pamukkale - Marmaris
Today’s drive to Pamukkale will be through the meander plains and cotton farms.  Enjoy the beauty of the cascading limestone structures and visit ancient Hierapolis.  Continue to Marmaris.
Overnight: Anemon Hotel (1 night) (B, D)

Day 07: Koycegiz - Greek Kayakoy - Fethiye
We continue our drive to the lakeside town of Koycegiz.  Here we take a boat cruise to turtle beach and smother ourselves in mud at the local mud-bath.   En route to Fethiye we’ll stop to explore the quaint Greek village of Kayakoy.
Overnight: Atapark Hotel (2 nights)  (B, D)

Day 08: Fethiye
Day free at leisure to enjoy this picturesque town. (B)

Day 09: Saklikent Gorge - Antalya
This morning we visit the stunningly beautiful Saklikent Gorge, Turkey’s longest and deepest canyon before continue to Antalya crossing the Tauros mountains.
Overnight: Dedeman Hotel (1 night) (B, D)

Day 10: Antalya -Aspendos - Konya - Cappadocia
An early morning departure for Konya, stopping enroute to visit Aspendos ancient theater and at the scenic Tinaztepe sink hole and cave. Upon arrival to Konya, we tour the monastery of the Mevlana Whirling Dervishes. Then have an afternoon drive to Cappadocia via Seljuk- a fine example of an ancient Silk Road caravanserai.
Overnight: Peri Tower (2 nights) (B, D)

Day 11: Cappadocia
After breakfast we head out for a full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar.   In the evening there will be an optional to attend a whirling dervishes performance.  (B, D)

Day 12: Cappadocia - Ankara - Safranbolu
An early morning optional balloon tour is available.   Morning departure for Safranbolu. On the way stop by Ankara and visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum in Ankara. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We continue our drive and check in to our hotel in Safranbolu, the UNESCO world heritage town. which is considered an open air museum.
Overnight: Asmazlar Konagi (1 night) (B, D)

Day 13: Safranbolu - Istanbul
After breakfast visit the old town of Safranbolu where you can test the fine sample of Turkish delights then continue to drive to Istanbul afternoon visit Grand Bazaar.
Overnight: Ramada Hotel (1 night) (B)

Day 14: Istanbul
Breakfast. Check out time is by 1100 hrs.  Transfer to airport for your flight out. (B)

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Departure Dates
2012 English Speaking Departures Jan 14, Feb 18, Mar 17, Apr 07 & 28, May 05, 12, 19 & 26, Jun 02, 09, 16, 23 & 30, Jul 07, 14, 21 & 28, Aug 04, 11, 18 & 25, Sep 01, 08, 15, 22 & 29, Oct 06, 13, 20 & 27, Nov 10 & Dec 08
Inclusions
Tour Price Includes Tour Price Does Not Include Hotel Accommodation as mentioned or similar International Airfare Meal Plan as mentioned (B=Breakfast, D=Dinner) Airport / Departure Taxes All sightseeing and transfers by private transportation Insurances / Visas Services of local English speaking guides Tips / Gratuities Entrance fees to museums and sites included in the itinerary
Tour Price
We accept payment in US $ (US Dollars), CA $ (Canadian Dollars) or equivalent EURO (for clients outside North America). Bestway Tours & Safaris offers conversion rate protection. Once full payment has been received, and no modification has been made to the tour itinerary, we will honour that rate. For complete payment procedures, please download Bestway_Payment_Info.pdf Note: to read this file you must have Adobe Acrobat.
Departures Double Occupancy Single Room Supplement 2012 US $ 1790 US $ 660
Estimated International Airfare - International airfare is NOT included in this tour
Canada - West Coast US $ 1300 USA - West Coast US $ 1100 Canada - East Coast US $ 1100 USA - East Coast US $ 900
Participants
This tour operates on a minimum of 02 participants.
Notes
Customised Itinerary If you would like to have a tour on dates other than the above ones or with a customised itinerary, please contact us and we will be happy to work out an exclusive program for you. Foreign Language Departures Please contact us for information on French, German, Italian and Spanish speaking departures. You may e-mail us at bestway@bestway.com or call us at 604.264.7378. Residents of U.S.A./Canada may call us toll free at 1.800.663.0844.