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to A 2ns 16 days / 7-night Classic Land Journey and 8-night Small Ship Expedition Cruise Ship Le Jacques Cartier / Visit 17 places, two countries / Go For Spectacular landscapes, vibrant Istanbul and sparkling bays @ Take an exclusive after-hours tour of the Museum of Olive Oil Production, featuring an authentic home-cooked meal and folk dancing performance. Day 01: Arrive Istanbul Arrive in Turkey's Istanbul, where you'll be met and transferred to your hotel. The evening will be yours at leisure to explore or take the chance to relax and unwind. Stay: Istanbul, Pera Palace Hotel or similar. Day 02: Istanbul, Cappadocia Be transferred to the airport for your included flight to Cappadocia, home to 36 underground cities. After lunch at a local restaurant, explore the troglodyte caves of Kaymakli Underground City, which were excavated in Hittite times, but did not open for tourism until 1964. Afterwards, visit Pigeon Valley to see some of the pigeon houses for which the valley is named. Later, dine at a local restaurant for dinner. BLD BLD: Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner 88 Stay: Two Nights, Cappadocia Cave Resort & Spa or similar. Day 03: Cappadocia, GĂ©reme Set off this morning for a guided exploration of the GĂ©reme Open Air Museum and discover its rock-hewn churches. Continue to the Pasabag Monks Valley, known for its mushroom-shaped rocks. After lunch, see the local way of life with a visit to Avanos, where handmade pottery can be found. Afterwards, call in to see the uniquely shaped pillars of the Love Valley. The evening is yours at leisure. BL Day 04: Cappadocia, Konya On the way to Konya, call in at the Sultan Han, a 13th-century Seljuk Turkish caravanserai on the Silk Road. Afterwards, visit Galata Mevlevi House, the museum devoted to the Whirling Dervishes, a Sufi religious order that first appeared in the 12th century. Later, arrive at your hotel in time for dinner. BLD Stay: Dedeman Konya or similar. Day 05: Konya, Pamukkale Gaze out to the beautiful landscapes of Lake Egirdir while travelling to Pamukkale (meaning Cotton Castle) and Hierapolis (meaning Holy City). Europe 2023 After lunch, explore the natural springs found within the region's white calcium terraces, which have been used as a spa since the second century BC. This evening, arrive at your hotel in time for dinner. BLD Stay: Richmond Pamukkale Thermal Hotel or similar. Day 06: Pamukkale, Izmir, Istanbul Explore the ruins of Aphrodisias, the ancient temple dedicated to Aphrodite, the love goddess. You will then transfer to Izmir Airport for your included flight back to Istanbul. BL Stay: Two Nights, Istanbul, Pera Palace Hotel or similar. Day 07: Istanbul Visit the Blue Mosque, aptly named due to the colour of the tiles that surround its interior. You will also wander through St Sophia Museum and head to the underground Basilica Cistern. After lunch, explore the Grand Bazaar. BLD Day 08: Istanbul, Embark Ship This morning, choose from a range of sightseeing tours. Perhaps explore Topkapi Palace, which once served as the residence of the Ottoman sultans. Afterwards, visit the Spice Market.
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