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Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and the Amazing Coastline - May, 2011Friday, May 27, 2011 at 10:00 PM - Monday, June 6, 2011 at 2:45 PM (ET) |
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* Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus and the Amazing Coastline...
Friday, May 27 to Monday, June 6 (Including Memorial Day)
Highlights
- Flights NYC-IST Direct w/ Turkish Airlines
- Visit spectacular Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Enjoy fethiye Lagoon Beach
- Visit the antient City of Kaynos and Dalyan / visit Lycian Cliffs
- Cappadocia Tour
- Visiting Ihlara Valley/ Derinkuyu Undeground City
- Visiting Devrent Imagination Valley, Zelve open air museum
- The Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Göreme Open air museum
- Visiting Keslik Monastery, Soganli Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City
- Visiting Blue Moscue, St. Sofya Church, Old Hipodrom Square
- Visiting Spice Bazaar, Making a cruise on the Bosphorus
- Visiting Dolmabahce Palace, Çamlica Hill, Bosphorus Bridge
Included
- 9 nights accommodations; breakfast daily
- All Group Transfers and sightseeing per itinerary in private van
- Guided by English-speaking tour managers throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary
Booking Details / Pricing: (Full Package, incl. International Direct Flights!)
Early Bird Special: $1,995 - Make your deposit by: March 18
$2,095 - Make your deposit by: April 8
$2,195 - Make your deposit by: April 29
Last Minute Booking: $2,295 - if available
Premium Trip Version: Including 2 Domestic Flights: **1 & **2
- Premium Trip Version: add $150 per each domestic flight
(Fly Istanbul to Nevşehir Monday, May 30 and fly Bodrum to Istanbul Sunday, June 5)
- Deposit / down payment: only $200 to hold your spot
- Single Supplement Available
Questions / RSVP: IgorBass@DynamicOutdoors.com
Itinerary
Friday, May 27 - Depart JFK 11.00 pm
Saturday, May 28
On arrival in Istanbul, transfer from Atatürk airport to our hotel and check-in.
Remainder of the day at leisure, explore Istanbul or take an optional bosphorus boat tour: View the Golden Horn and see Rumeli Fortress
Overnight: Hotel in Istanbul
Sunday, May 29
Today after breakfast enjoy a full day tour of Istanbul.
Dive into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque.
Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops.
This afternoon visit to the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit the Treasury Rooms which house 700 years worth of priceless Endurun Treasure, making for the largest national trove in the world.
Continue to visit the famous Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built in the 16th century, and regarded today as one of the greatest buildings in the world.
Upon return to your hotel, enjoy a relaxing drive along the Golden Horn and view the ancient Roman fortification walls en route.
Overnight: Hotel in Istanbul**1
CAPPADOCIA
Cappadocia is the region where the nature and history come together with some of the most beautiful scenery in the world. This is an area best known for its unique moon-like landscapes as at Göreme, underground cities such as Kaymakli, cave churches, the monasteries at Zelve, of homes carved into the rocks.
Monday, May 30
After breakfast, transfer to airport and catch our flight to Kayseri/ Nevşehir**1
Overland transfer: early morning departure by van to Kayseri/ Nevşehir**1
After Hotel check-in and lunch; ½ DAY Tour: Devrent Valley, followed by a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum; Monk’s Valley; Göreme Open Air Museum featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia.
Overnight: Hotel in Cappadocia
Tuesday, May 31
After breakfast, Full Day Tour: The day starts at Red Valley for a hike through orchards and vineyards between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue the walk in rose Valley. Afterwards, visit the old Christian village of Çavuşin. Following a lunch break, visit Pigeon Valley; Kaymaklı Underground City, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapaşa Village.
Overnight: Hotel in Cappadocia
Wednesday, June 1
Very early breakfast and departure for Pamukkale via Konya
Lunch in Konya
Overnight: Hotel in Denizli
PAMUKKALE
Pamukkale has always been a popular SPA site where the hot springs were believed to have healing powers, while the city Hierapolis grew above the cascades and became the center of pagan cults and then early Christianity in antiquity.
Thursday, June 2
After breakfast, Morning Tour of Pamukkale - then transfer west to Ephesus/ Selçuk
After hotel check in, rest of day open to explore...
Hiking and Beach options available
Overnight Hotel in Selcuk (Izmir)
Friday, June 3
Today after breakfast, CLASSICAL EPHESUS Tour
Magnificent, inspiring, gorgeous, amazing, extraordinary... These are only a few of the words that may describe Ephesus. However no one could adequately describe Ephesus with words alone; one has to see Ephesus to appreciate it. A visit to Ephesus, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities in the world, a vast open-air museum, is a must for those who are interested in archaeology and culture. The many other sites around Ephesus cannot be forgotten, so we satisfy those with specialist interests and extend our tour to include all.
End of day transfer to Bodrum
Overnight: Hotel in Bodrum
Saturday, June 4
After breakfast, explore Bodrum - Sailing and beach options available:
Bodrum is one of the most important centers of trade, art and entertainment as it has been since centuries ago… This coastal town in which traditional and modern life go along hand in hand in an excellent harmony opens it arms for those who want to be acquainted with her and live her.
One day Yachting and beach options available.
This coastal town has fantastic night life and great restaurants - Perfect place to enjoy the mediterranean life style.
Overnight: Bodrum
Sunday, June 5
After breakfast, optional half day tour of Bodrum: The resort town sits on the foundations of ancient, mighty Halikarnassos. In a morning discover the historical highlights of the town. Bodrum's Castle of St. Peter is a must-see in Bodrum, and many visitors are surprised to find it houses such a special Museum of Underwater Archaeology in the heart of a small town. As you walk around the castle, there are also wonderful opportunities to take pictures of Bodrum and the bays. Just a 15 minute walk from the castle along the harbour, are the ruins of the once magnificent Mausoleum, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient walls, and the Myndos Gate, and the Ancient Theater complete the picture of ancient life.
Hiking and Beach options available
Late night flight to Istanbul**2 / Overnight: Istanbul**2
Overland/ overnight trasfer by van to Istanbul**2
Monday, June 6
After leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport and catch our 11.00 am flight to New York - Arrive in New York 2.45 pm

Direct Air Service by Turkish Airlines
1 TK 12Q 27MAY F JFKIST SS4 11.00PM 3.40PM 28MAY J /DCTK /E
2 TK 1T 06JUN M ISTJFK SS4 11.00AM 2.45PM /DCTK /E
Cancellation Policy (We always highly recommend to take out travel insurance: www.travelex.com) F A Q:
If you cancel more than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive a refund minus $200
If you cancel less than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive 75% refund
If you cancel less than 45 days before the date of travel, you would receive 50% refund
If you cancel less than 30 days before the date of travel, you would receive 25% refund
If you cancel less than 15 days before the date of travel, there won't be a refund possible unless we find replacement for you !
>> Price starts at $1995 if you book by next week - if you want to fly domestically; not drive, will cost your $150 extra per flight...
>> Optional activities, your own dinners, and drinks, of course, are not included
>> backgrounds ? I'm sorry, we don't check... but I expect most of them to be well traveled...
>> age range: 25 to 45 - the core is in their 30's - professionals from Tri-State and beyond...
>> after, we can change your return date/ flight
>> flight is included only from JFK - I would recommend you fly to meet us the go from here...
>> 2 per room/ same gender: unless requested otherwise.
>> As soon as we arrive; we will talk to the local guides to arrange:
Supplemental: Also any additional info that you can provided ?
- Please review the links and look for Peru:
JFK http://www.jfk-airport.org/term_airln.htm
Foreign Exchange http://www.xe.com/
Elextrical Outlets http://www.interpower.com/ic/guide.htm
International Dialing Codes: http://www.countrycallingcodes.com/
Weather: http://www.weather.com/
http://international-electrical-supplies.com/electricguide.html
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