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Your holiday Your holiday planner w Welcome to Istanbul Your journey of discovery through ancient lands and empires starts in Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel, then join your Travel Director and fellow travellers for a Welcome Reception. (WR) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli Discover Colourful Istanbul Spend your day delving into a city where modern and ancient coexist effortlessly. Gain insights into the Ottoman Empire's power during your guided tour of the Topkapi Palace and see the 4"-century Egyptian obelisk. Visit Hagia Sophia, the Hippodrome and the exquisite Blue Mosque, said to rival even the Great Mosque in Mecca. Dive Into Culture this afternoon, with a visit to the Grand Bazaar. Spend your afternoon haggling with passionate market vendors lining its labyrinthine lanes. This evening, consider an optional dinner with Turkish folk and belly dancing. (B, 5) Journey to Gallipoli and Canakkale journey to Gallipoli to see Anzac Cove and the Dardanelles. You'll visit the cemeteries of Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, then continue to Canakkale. (B, D) Hotel: Kolin Off to Troy, Pergamon and Izmir Explore the legend of Troy, visit the ancient Asclepion Medical Centre in Pergamon, then travel to Izmir. (B, D) Hotel: Mévenpick Explore the Ruins of Ephesus Stroll through the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus, past the amazingly intact facade of the Library of Celcus and down to what was once its thriving port. See the House of Virgin Mary at Mt. Koressos then spend the rest of the day at leisure. This evening you may consider joining an optional dinner at a local restaurant in Izmir and indulge in some of the local raki. (B) ‘Onwards to Pamukkale Leave the coastal city of Izmir behind as you journey inland to Pamukkale. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel before dinner. (B, D) Hotel: Colossae Thermal Discover a fantasy world at Pamukkale. Gaze in wonder at the ethereal Cotton Castle backdrop of bubbling pools cascading over snow-white terraces which have captivated visitors for centuries. Learn more at trafalgar.com. @ Connect With Locals £\ Stays With Stories WR Welcome Reception L Lunch B Breakfast D Dinner a RD FD Venture to Hierapolis and Antalya Visit ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale's Cotton Castle Springs. Later, Connect With Locals over a Be My Guest lunch with the Yazir community. Continue to Antalya. (B, BMG, RD,@) Hotel: Mar Enjoy Ancient Perge Enjoy a free morning on the Turkish Riviera. Later, travel to the Roman city of Perge and visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum. (B) On the Road to Aspendos and Konya Witness the world's best-preserved theatre of antiquity during your first stop in Aspendos this morning, before continuing to Konya. (B, D) Hotel: Dedeman Continue to Cappadocia See a well-preserved 13° century caravanserai before your journey to Cappadocia and Saratti. Indulge in a Regional Dinner and stay in one of Trafalgar's Stays With Stories located alongside the ancient Ortahisar rock castle. (B, RD, 2) Hotel: Dilek Kaya A Day to Explore Spectacular Géreme The other- worldly landscapes of Cappadocia take centre stage today as we explore its volcanic landscape dotted with caves and troglodyte dwellings. We visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum to admire the extraordinary rock- hewn churches and Dive Into Culture to learn about the art of pottery making in Avanos before dining in our hotel this evening. (B, D, <3) Onwards to Ankara Visit the Museum of Anatolian Givilisations and the final resting place of the country's beloved Atatiirk in Turkey's capital. (B, D) Hotel: DoubleTree by Hilton Return to Istanbul Returning to Istanbul, we enjoy the rest of the day on our own. Delve into the depths of the Basilica Cistern, savour the intoxicating smells of the Spice Market or ascend Galata Tower for exquisite views of east and west. Consider an optional cruise navigating the waters of the Bosphorus before meeting your Travel Director and fellow companions for a memorable Farewell Dinner. (B, FD) Hotel: Radisson Blu Sisli Farewell Istanbul Bid Istanbul and newfound friends a fond farewell. Find out more about your free airport transfer at trafalgar.comv/freetransfers. (B) Dive Into Culture Regional Dinner Farewell Dinner BH MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® BMG Be My Guest See below for a selection of snes sates: ‘Speak to your Travel Agent or search SETUIKe) on tratakjarcoin fer all vallable departures and pricing. 2023 Jan o1 22 Jul 09* 23% Feb 05 26 ‘Aug 06* 20 Mar 05 2 19 26 Sep 03 10 17 24 Apr 09 16 30 Oct 01 08 15 298 May 07 14 21 28 Dec 138208268" jun 04 M1 18 25 jun 02 09 16 23 Feb jul 07-21 Mar 03" 108 17" 248 Aug 04 18 Apr Of 14 28 Sep 01 08 15 22 May 05 12 19 2% = 29 These departures may vary in itinerary, hotels, and inclusions in line with seasonal changes. 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