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A feast of Turkish delights With Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman influences, transcontinental Turkey is a blend of cultures. From the incomparable city of Istanbul, to the profoundly moving sites of Gallipoli. To breathtaking ancient cities, villages of mystical wonder, and balloon-filled horizons over stunning landscapes, your exploration of this magical land is sure to surprise and delight. & 29 Day Cruise & Tour Day 01 Istanbul This evening, join your fellow travellers and Tour Director for awelcome drink. The centrally located Intercontinental Istanbul* is home for the next two nights. Day 02 Istanbul Take a guided city tour of this amazing city. See Hagia Sophia and visit the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome and Topkapi Palace. Tonight a special treat awaits with a welcome dinner ata local restaurant. Meals:B.D Day 03 Istanbul > Canakkale This morning your local guide will show you around the Grand Bazaar, the largest covered market in the world. Enjoy a tasting of traditional Turkish coffee from one of the markets oldest coffee roasters. Afterwards continue towards Canakkale for a two night stay at the Kolin Hotel*. Meals:B.L Q Istanbul > Amsterdam Day 04 Gallipoli Today travel to the Gallipoli Peninsula, site of the WWI landings by allied forces. Visit many of the landmark sites such as the Cape Hellas Memorial, ANZAC Cove, the ominously named Shrapnel Valley, Lone Pine Australian aor ry Europe Salim brettrotol atte ea, for a tasting. This afternoon arrive at Kusadasi for a two night stay at the Doubletree by Hilton Hotel*. Meals:B.D Day 07 Kusadasi Visit the incomparable site of Ephesus, once home to the Temple of Artemis. Walk the Marble Road, with highlights such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus and the Great Ampitheatre. Then Memorial and Chunuk Bair New venture behind the Ephesus Zealand Memorial. Meals: B.L.D Day 05 Canakkale > Izmir Journey today to the Greco- hills to where the House of Virgin Mary once stood. Meals: B Day 08 Kusadasi > Roman city of Pergamon, where Pamukkale @ you will visit the ancient site of Asclepion. See monuments such as the Altar of Zeus and the Temple of Athena, then enjoy authentic Turkish cuisine at a home hosted lunch. This afternoon travel to Izmir, and the Swissétel Biiyiik Efes*. Meals:B.L Day 06 Izmir > Kusadasi Join a tour of Izmir, visiting Konak Square, the ruins of Agora and the Old Market Place. Then visit a local winery Freechoice: Visit the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, with its breathtaking views of the white terraced thermal pools. Alternatively, take a swim in the Antique Pool of Cleopatra. Continue to the Doga Thermal Hotel* for your overnight stay. Meals:B.D Day 09 Pamukkale > Antalya Travel to Antalya, and visit the Archaeological Museum rich in Classical, Roman, Byzantine and Seljuk artefacts. x Whirling Dervishe. Visit Konya, a traditional home of the mystical Whirling Dervishes. Discover their fascinating history with a visit to Mevlana Museum, a former monastery of the Dervishes. Cappadocia, Turkey ravan stop Then continue to Aspendos, including a visit to the amazing Roman Theatre. The Akra Barut Hotel Antalya* will be your base for tonight. Meals:B Day 10 Antalya > Konya This morning drive to Konya, a traditional caravan stop and home of the mystical Whirling Dervishes. Visit the Mevlana Museum, former monastery of the Dervishes, and see the Karatay Medresseh of Konya, before an overnight stay at the Bayir Diamond Hotel*. Meals: B.D Day 11 Konya > Cappadocia Enroute to Cappadocia, visit a 13th century Caravanserai. Then visit a Cappadocian village with a delicious lunch hosted in a traditional stone house. Stop in Kaymakli Underground city, before continuing to the Argos in Cappadocia Hotel*. Meals: B.L. Day 12 Cappadocia @ Freechoice: Take an unforgettable hot air balloon ride (weather permitting) over
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