Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, Izmir, Ephesus, Izmir, Bodrum, Pamukkale, Perge, Antalya, Cappadocia, Ankara, Istanbul
DESCRIPTION
The stunning innate beauties, exquisite ancient and archaeological places, exhilarating nature sports and heartwarming sandy beaches-all of these wanderlust memories belong to the cultural rich country of Turkey.
PRICES INCLUDES FIRST CLASS (5 Stars Hotels) PACKAGES
Single Traveler - $4,800
Two Guests - $3,499 per person
Three Guests - $3,460 per person
Four Guests - $3,425 per person
Day 1 - Istanbul
Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 - Istanbul
Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Next see St. Sophia, a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Canakkale
In the morning, depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair, then cross the Dardanelles to Canakkale for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 4 - Troy - Pergamum - Izmir
Visit Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being
the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Before arriving into Asclepion, enjoy lunch with locals in a traditional local village . Then continue to Pergamum to visit the ancient Medical Center in Asclepion and continue to İzmir for overnight.
Meals: Breakfast / Lunch. Optional: Dinner at local restaurant
Day 5 - Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Izmir
Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 6 - Izmir - Bodrum
After breakfast drive to Bodrum to visit the castle of St.Peter and the
renowned Underwater Museum that was awarded the best Underwater Museum of the World in 2000s.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 7 - Bodrum - Kos
After breakfast, the day is free for personal activities. Optional day island Kos. Overnight in Bodrum.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 - Bodrum - Pamukkale
After breakfast, drive through lush valleys to Pamukkale, the
Cotton Fortress, with white lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs. Visit ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis and enjoy a swim in your hotel’s thermal pool.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 9 - Pamukkale - Antalya
After breakfast depart for Antalya
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 10 - Perge - Aspendos - Antalya
|This morning visit Perge and Aspendos afternoon is free
for personal activities.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 11 - Antalya - Cappadocia
Early morning departure to Cappadocia on the way visit 13th
century Caravansaray and later visit underground city of Saratli.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 12 - Cappadocia
Early Morning Optional: Hot Air Balloon Tour. Experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves at sunrise. After break-fast visit Goreme, a historical region of Turkey, located among the rock formations, which were first settled back in the Roman
period. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that region. Continue to the town of Avanos renowned for its high quality earthenware. Also visit
Pasabagi, Red Valley and attend a brief regional pottery workshop. Dinner at a special local restaurant. Join an optional Whirling Dervishes performance.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 13 - Cappadocia - Ankara
Early morning departure to the capital city of Ankara through the
salt lake area, Enjoy an afternoon tour Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai, holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old, including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Dinner at a special local restaurant and overnight at Ankara.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 14 - Ankara - Istanbul
After breakfast depart for Istanbul. In the afternoon, join an optional
halfday Bosphorus cruise enjoying the strait that separates Asia and Europe. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, hotels, parks and gardens, restaurants and cafés. Finish your last minute shopping at the Spice Market filled with the fragrance of the exotic east. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast / Dinner
Day 15 - Istanbul
Transfer to the airport for your return flight home.
Meals: Breakfast
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TRIP NOTES
NUMBER OF DAYS: 15
LAND TOURS BEGINS/ENDS:
Istanbul, Turkey - Istanbul, Turkey
PASSPORT REQUIRED:
Yes
TRAVEL DATE:
June / July 2024
GROUP SIZE:
100
DEPOSIT PER PERSON:
$300 non-refundable deposit per person / subject to change without notice.
FINAL PAYMENT DUE:
March 1st, 2023
LAST DAY TO CANCEL:
March 1st, 2023
INTERPRETERS:
Heart Cruises will provide ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreters for this trip.
TOUR FEATURES:
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First Class hotels with private facilities
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Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
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Licensed guides throughout Turkey
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Private air-conditioned transportation
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Luggage handling
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Local taxes and service charges
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Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days.
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ASL Interpreters
WHAT'S NOT INCLUDED:
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Airfare
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Pre or post stay transfers are not included
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Gratuities
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Medical attention
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optional excursions (Hot Air Balloon Tour)
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Alcohol such as wine, beer and cocktails
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Travel insurance
5 Stars Hotels
Istanbul
W. Istanbul - 5 Stars
Canakkale
Kolin Otel - 5 Stars
Izmir
Swissotel Grand Efes
Pamukkale
Doga Thermal Health & Spa
Bodrum
Doria Hotel
Antalya
The Marmara or DoubleTree
Cappadocia
Gamirasu
Anakara
Hilton Hotel
Istanbul
W. Istanbul - 5 Stars
TRAVEL INSURANCE
Heart Cruises, LLC recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to protect yourself and your trip investment from the unexpected. Now more than ever it’s extremely important to think about the unexpected. It is important to purchase the travel protection within 15 days of your initial invoice date in order to receive the most coverage. Consider travel protection for Trip Cancellation/Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more
CANCELLATION POLICY
Cancellation Schedule:
120-90 days before commencing travel - 60% of gross fare
89-60 days before commencing travel - 80% of gross fare
59-0 days before commencing travel - 100% of gross fare
Day 1 - Istanbul
Prices are quoted in US Dollars. All itineraries and prices are subject to change without notice.