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Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul, Turkey. Check into your hotel. In the evening, get to know your fellow travelers with a welcome drink, hosted by your Tour Director.
Day 2 - Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale. Drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Time to visit the Anzac Cemetery and the site of a bloody World War I battle. Then, a short ferry crossing to Asia Minor. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 3 - Canakkale - Troy - Izmir - Kusadasi. First, a visit to the remains of Homer's legendary Troy. South to the lovely Bay of Edremit with distant views of the island of Lesbos. Through forests of pine, oak, and valonia, head for Izmir, where an orientation drive includes the Karsiyaka District. From here, it's not far to your hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day 4 - At Leisure in Kusadasi. Enjoy your charming modern resort, located between ancient Ephesus and Priene and blessed with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. Optional excursions to the Roman/Greek archaeological site of Ephesus and to the Virgin Mary House are available. (B)
Day 5 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Denizli Area. Once past Aydin, you enter what is known as the "Greek Meander," the most fertile region in Turkey. Make a first stop this morning for optional sightseeing of the ancient site of Aphrodisias scattered around the village of Geyre. From the town of Denizli, drive north to view the extraordinary sight of Pamukkale with the ancient site of Hierapolis. Overnight in the Denizli area. (B,D)
Day 6 - Denizli Area - Konya. Eastwards to Dinar and then past Lake Acigol, surrounded by cherry gardens and opium fields. Later, splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya. (B,D)
Day 7 - Konya - Goreme - Cappadocia. Continue eastward into the great central plateau that separates Konya from Cappadocia, taking a break at the great Agzikarahan caravanserai. After arrival in Goreme, an included afternoon excursion to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)
Day 8 - Cappadocia. Optional sightseeing in the spectacular Cappadocia area. Admire the large natural amphitheater bounded by almost-vertical cliffs into which have been hewn monastic buildings, churches, and underground retreats where early Christians sheltered from Roman persecution. (B,D)
Day 9 - Cappadocia - Aksaray - Ankara. North today by way of Aksaray to Ankara. Enjoy an orientation drive of the Turkish capital. Afternoon optional excursions are available to see some of the capital's highlights. (B,D)
Day 10 - Ankara - Gordion - Bursa. From Ankara into the ancient kingdom of Phrygia to Gordion where, according to legend, Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Visit King Midas' tomb. On to historic Bursa in the shadow of the Olympus of Mysia, famous for its Great Mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. (B,D)
Day 11 - Bursa - Ferry Crossing - Istanbul. A morning drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, then take a ferry across the Bay of Izmit to Istanbul. This afternoon, enjoy the included sightseeing with visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Tonight, take advantage of the optional dinner outing in Istanbul. (B)
Day 12 - Istanbul. Markets, peddlers, and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks, and black coffee"you'll find this vigorous city irresistible. The view of the city at dusk with its 600 mosques and the Bosporus is unforgettable. Optional possibilities are a morning excursion by private boat on the Bosporus and in the afternoon, the "Historical Tour of Istanbul." (B)
Day 13 - Istanbul. Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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  Tour Name   Grand Tour of Turkey
  Tour Code  
6720
  Tour Duration    13 Days
  Price From   $845.00   See in Cart
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Pricing (Per Person)

Land Start Date Price Our Price
2012-05-27 $1299 See Price in Cart
2012-06-10 $1299 See Price in Cart
2012-06-17 $1299 See Price in Cart
2012-07-01 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-07-08 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-07-22 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-07-29 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-08-05 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-08-12 $1269 See Price in Cart
2012-08-26 $1309 See Price in Cart
    Dates and prices do not include international air travel. When planning your trip, allow one extra day before tour date for travel between the USA and Europe.

    Prices based on double room occupancy.

    Single room supplement:
    $380

    No triple room reduction.

    2013 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2012.
 

Features

  • City Highlights
    • Visits to Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Izmir, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Agzikarahan Caravanserai, Konya, Rock Chapels in Goreme, Ankara, King Midas' Tomb in Gordion, Bursa
  • Guides
    • Local Guide for city sightseeing in Istanbul. Services of a professional Tour Director while touring
  • Launch Date
    • 10/11/11 8:00pm
  • Meals
    • Buffet breakfasts (B); 8 dinners (D)
  • Scenic Highlights
    • Pamukkale磗 cotton castle
  • Title
    • Grand Tour of Turkey
  • Transportation
    • Scheduled transatlantic flights and airport transfers in Istanbul if Cosmos issues the air tickets. Touring by private first-class air-conditioned motorcoach. Dardanelles Straits and Bay of Izmir ferry crossing
 

Hotels

    ISTANBUL Grand Halic (F), CANAKKALE Tusan (F), KUSADASI Grand Onder (F), DENIZLI AREA Herakles (ST) at Pamukkale, KONYA Balikcilar (F), CAPPADOCIA Altinyazi (F), ANKARA Gurkent (F), BURSA Kervansaray (ST)