DISCOVER TURKEY
4.
DAILY REGULAR TOURS FROM ISTANBUL & ANKARA
4.1
TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS [Code:
AN/C]
[Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pergamum]
Day1:
Istanbul
Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. Full day city tour
including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
and the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent.
Day
2: Istanbul
Half-day Bosporus tour. Visit to the Spice Bazaar and then
cruise along the European and the Asiatic shores of the Bosporus.
On the way back, visit the Rumeli Fortress.
Day
3: Istanbul to Izmir
Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Izmir. Arrival in
Izmir and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of the city with stops at the Agora, Mt.
Pagus and the Old Bazaar.
Day
4: Izmir and full day Ephesus
Drive to Ephesus, the great Greco Roman City of Asia Minor
and important center of Christianity. In the Grand Theatre
St Paul had an encounter with the jealous idol-makers. Full
day visit. Visit the local museum to see the famous statue
of Diana of the Ephesians and then proceed to the last home
of Virgin Mary.
Day
5: Pergamum
After breakfast, visit Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis and the
famous library which once had 200 000 volumes. Then visit
the Asclepion, the famous medical center of the ancient world.
Transfer to Izmir airport for a flight [price not included]
to Istanbul.
Day
6: Istanbul
Day at leisure or optional tours. Transfer to airport
Included:
All transfers, guide services, entrance fees, lunch
on full day city tours only
Excluded: Hotel accommodation in Istanbul
and Izmir; dpmestic flights
4.2
CARAVAN TO HISTORY [Code: AN/D]
[Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia]
Day1:
Istanbul
Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. Full day city tour
including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
and the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent.
Day
2: Istanbul
Half-day Bosporus tour. Visit to the Spice Bazaar and then
cruise along the European and the Asiatic shores of the Bosporus.
On the way back, visit the Rumeli Fortress.
Day
3: Istanbul to Ankara to Cappadocia
Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Ankara. In the afternoon,
visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum [the Hittite Museum],
the remains of the Temple of Augustus and the Mausoleum of
Ataturk. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
4: Cappadocia
Full-day in Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme Valley which is one
of the most fantastic sights in the world with its rock churches
and monasteries adorned with colourful frescoes. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
5: Cappadocia - Ankara - Istanbul
After breakfast, visit the artists = village Avanos, the Zelve
Valley and Cavusin Village, the natural citadel of Uchisar
and the underground city of Kaymakli. Drive to Ankara and
transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Transfer in Istanbul
to hotel
Day
6: Istanbul
Day at leisure. Transfer to airport.
Included:
All transfers, guide services, entrance fees; Accommodation
and lunches on full day tour only
Excluded: Hotel accommodation in Istanbul;
Domestic flights
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
4.3
THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE [Code: AN/E]
[Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pergamum, Ankara, Cappadocia]
Day1:
Istanbul
Arrival at airport and transfer to hotel. Full day city tour
including Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
and the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent.
Day
2: Istanbul
Half-day Bosporus tour. Visit to the Spice Bazaar and then
cruise along the European and the Asiatic shores of the Bosporus.
On the way back, visit the Rumeli Fortress.
Day
3: Istanbul to Izmir
Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Izmir. Arrival in
Izmir and transfer to the hotel. In the afternoon, enjoy a
sightseeing tour of the city with stops at the Agora, Mt.
Pagus and the Old Bazaar.
Day
4: Izmir and full day Ephesus
Drive to Ephesus, the great Greco Roman City of Asia Minor
and important center of Christianity. In the Grand Theatre
St Paul had an encounter with the jealous idol-makers. Full
day visit. Visit the local museum to see the famous statue
of Diana of the Ephesians and then proceed to the last home
of Virgin Mary.
Day 5: Pergamum
After breakfast, visit Pergamum. Visit the Acropolis and the
famous library which once had 200 000 volumes. Then visit
the Asclepion, the famous medical center of the ancient world.
Overnight in Izmir [not included].
Day
6: Izmir to Ankara to Cappadocia
Transfer to airport and fly to Ankara. In the afternoon, visit
the Anatolian Civilizations Museum [the Hittite Museum], the
remains of the Temple of Augustus ant the Mausoleum of Ataturk.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
7: Cappadocia
Visit the the Goreme Valley which is one of the most fantastic
sights in the world with its rock churches and monasteries
adorned with colourful frescoes. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
8: Cappadocia - Ankara - Istanbul
After breakfast, visit the artists= village Avanos, the Zelve
Valley and Cavusin Village, the natural citadel of Uchisar
and the underground city of Kaymakli. Drive to Ankara and
transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Transfer in Istanbul
to hotel.
Day
9: Istanbul
Day at leisure. Transfer to airport.
Included:
All transfers, guide services, entrance fees; Accommodation
in Cappadocia, lunch on full day tour only
Excluded: Hotel accommodation in Istanbul
and Izmir; Domestic flights
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
4.4
2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT CAPPADOCIA TOUR [Code:
AN 10] [Daily]
Day
1: Arrival in Ankara airport and drive through the
Anatolian countryside to Cappadocia. Lunch on the way and
visit the 13th century Caravanserai built by the Selçuk
Turks on the Silk Road. Next stop at Kaymakli, the underground
city, to visit the huge refuge carved by early Christians,
where they could hide from persecutors. Dinner and overnight
in Cappadocia.
Day
2: Breakfast and full day tour in the region including
the Goreme Valley which is one of the most fantastic sights
in the world with its rock churches and monasteries adorned
with colorful frescoes. Also visit the natural citadel of
Uchisar and the Zelve Valley. Lunch en route and return to
Ankara. [Suggested overnight.]
Included:
All transfers, guide services, entrance fees, lunches
en-route; Accommodation [1 night] on half board basis in Cappadocia
in a 4 star hotel
Excluded: Hotel accommodation in Ankara;
Domestic flights
4.5
3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA [Daily]
Day 1 ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to Istanbul Airport and fly to Ankara. Tour starts
in the morning with sightseeing of Ankara. The first site
is the museum of Anatolian Civilization which is located in
a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique and priceless
collections dating back to the prehistoric era. The mausoleum
of Ataturk is the next stop. The magnificent structure serves
as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey. After lunch
you will depart to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
2 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. The full day tour of Cappadocia begins
with the natural citadel of Uchisar which will enable you
to get a panoramic view of the region and continues with the
Goreme Valley which is the highlight of the day. This valley
houses the Goreme Open Air Museum with churches hewn out of
the rock and colourful frescoes inside. The next stop is Zelve
and the caves of this ancient village, continuing to Avanos
and Cavusin villages. Lunch will be served en-route at a typical
regional restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day
3 CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast you will visit the underground city of Kaymakli
or Derinkuyu which were carved out by refugees in the early
Christian era to escape from prosecutors. Lunch en-route to
Ankara. [Sug-gested overnight.]
Included:
All transfers, guide services, entrance fees, lunches
en route; Accommodation [2 nights] on full board basis in
Cappadocia in a 4 star hotel
Excluded: Hotel accommodation in Ankara;
Domestic flights
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
4.6
DISCOVER TURKEY [Code: AN/TT 10]
[ISTANBUL]ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA-KONYA-PAMUKKALE-EPHESUS - IZMIR
Regular
departure days: Sunday, Tuesday
*
ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA:
Day 1: Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly
to Ankara. The tour starts in the morning with a tour of Ankara.
The first site is the museum of Anatolia Civilizations which
is located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique
and priceless collection dating back to the prehistoric era.
The Mausoleum of Ataturk is the next stop. This magnificent
structure serves as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey.
Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia
will start after lunch. Dinner and overnight is at the hotel
in Cappadocia.
*
TOUR OF CAPPADOCIA:
Day 2: Breakfast will be served at the hotel and
the full day tour of Cappadocia begins with the natural Citadel
of Uchisar which will enable you to get a panoramic view of
the region and continues with the Goreme Valley which is the
highlight of the day. This valley houses, the Goreme Open
Air Museum with its churches hewn out of rock and the colourful
frescoes which decorate them. The next stop is Zelve and the
caves of this ancient village. The underground city of Kaymakli
or Derin-kuyu which were carved as refuges from persecutors
during the early Christian era. Lunch will be served enroute
at a typical regional restaurant. Dinner and overnight will
be at the hotel in Cappadocia.
*
CAPPADOCIA TO KONYA TO PAMUKKALE:
Day 3: Departure will be early in the morning for
Konya. En route there will be a stop to visit the 13th century
Caravanserai of Sultan Han which is authentically kept. The
nest stop will be in Konya which was the capital of the Selçuk
turks in the 13th century. This city which host the Mevlana
Museum is also known for its theological school of whirling
dervishes. Lunch will be served enroute. Arrival in Pamukkale
will be late in the afternoon. Diner and overnight will be
at the hotel in Pamukkale.
*
DRIVE TO KUSADASI:
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel the visits will
begin early in the morning with the ruins of the magnificent
temple of Apollo, continuing with the breathtaking theater
and the fascinating necropolis. The last stop before lunch
will be at the great baths of Hierapolis. Lunch will be taken
en route at a typical restaurant and the afternoon will continue
with a visit to Aphrodisias. This is one of the most recent
discoveries in Turkey. This ancient city is dedicated to the
Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. The drive to Kusadasi will begin
after this visit. Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel
in Kusadasi.
*
TOUR OF EPHESUS AND THEN DRIVE TO IZMIR:
Day 5: After breakfast at the hotel there
will be a morning tour of Ephesus. This is the best preserved
and the most often visited of all sites in Turkey. It is dedicated
to Artemis who is the Virgin goddess of Chase. The visits
will continue with the House of Virgin Mary which is world
famous and the interesting Selçuk Museum. Lunch will
be served in Selçuk and the drive to Izmir will follow.
On arrival to Izmir you will be transferred to the airport
or hotel [hotel not included].
Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
INCLUDED:
* Accommodation at the following or similar hotels.
Cappadocia Peri Tower Hotel (4 star)
Pamukkale Lyuus Hotel (4 star)
Kusadasi Marina Hotel (4 star)
* Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coaches.
* Accommodation on full board basis.
* All entrance fees as per the itinerary.
EXCLUDED:
Domestic flights from Istanbul to Ankara; Izmir to Istanbul.
4.7
WONDERS OF ANATOLIA [Code:
AN/TT 11]
ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA-KONYA-PAMUKKALE-ANTALYA
(min. 2 persons)
Regular
departure days: Tuesday
*
TOUR OF ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA:
Day 1: Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Ankara.
The tour starts in the morning with a tour of Ankara. The
first site is the Museum of Anatolia civilizations which is
located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique
and priceless collection dating back to the pre?historic era.
The Mausoleum of Ataturk is the next stop. This magnificent
structure served as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey.
Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia
will start after lunch. Dinner and overnight is at the hotel
in Cappadocia.
*
TOUR OF CAPPADOCIA:
Day 2: Breakfast will be served at the hotel and
the full day tour of Cappadocia begins with the natural Citadel
of Uchisar which will enable you to get a panoramic view of
the region and continues with the Goreme Valley which is the
highlight of the day. This valley houses, the Goreme Open
Air Museum with its_ churches hewn out of rock and the colourful
frescoes which decorate them. The next stop is Zelve and the
caves of this ancient village, the underground city of Kaymakli
or derinkuyu which were carved as refuges from persecutors
during the early Christian era. Lunch will be served enroute
at a typical regional restaurant. Dinner and overnight will
be at the hotel in Cappadocia.
*
KONYA TO PAMUKKALE:
Day 3: Departure will be early in the morning for
Konya. Enroute there will be a stop to visit the 13th century
Caravanserai of Sultan Han which is authentically kept. The
next stop will be in Konya which was the capital of the Sellcuk
Turks in the 13th century. This city which hosts the Mevlana
Museum is also known for its theological school of Whirling
Derviches. Lunch will be serve enroute. Arrival in Pamukkale
will be late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight will be
at the hotel in Pamukkale.
*
DRIVE TO ANTALYA:
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel the visits will
be early in the morning with the ruins of the magnificent
Temple of Apollo; continuing with the breathtaking theater,
the fascinating Necro-polis and the last stop before lunch
will be at the Great Baths of Hierapolis. Lunch will be taken
en route at a typical restaurant and the afternoon will continue
with the drive to Antalya through the Panoramic Taurus mountains.
Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel in Antalya.
*
FULL DAY TOUR TO ANTALYA:
Day 5: After breakfast at the hotel the full day
tour in Antalya begins with a tour to Perge; where you'll
visit the ruins of a colossal theater, stadium and huge Helenistic
and Roman gates. Continueing on to Aspendos where the best
preserved Roman theater is located and on to Side which is
a small authentic village filled with classical ruins. Lunch
will be served during the visits. Dinner and over- night will
be at the hotel in Antalya.
Day
6: After breakfast at the hotel, transfer to the
airport or other hotel [hotel not included].
Price:
$ 514 p.p. in double room; $ 134 in single room.
INCLUDED:
*
Accommodation at the following or similar hotels.
Cappadocia Peri Tower Hotel (4 star)
Pamukkale Colossea Hotel (4 star)
Antalya Kislahan Hotel (4 star)
* Transportation by deluxe air-conditioned coaches.
* Accommodation on full board basis.
* All entrance fees as per itinerary.
EXCLUDED:
The domestic flights between Istanbul and Ankara; Antalya
and Istanbul.
4.8
JOURNEY THROUGH HISTORY [Code: AN/TT
12]
Ankara,
Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Izmir, Pergamum, Troy Çanakkale,
Istanbul (min. 2 persons)
Regular
departure day: Sunday
*
ANKARA TO CAPPADOCIA:
Day 1: Transfer to Istanbul airport and fly to Ankara.
The tour starts in the morning with a tour of Ankara. The
first site at the museum of Anatolia civilizations which is
located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most unique
and priceless collection dating back to the pre-historic era.
The mausoleum of Ataturk is the next stop. This magnificent
structure served as a tribute to the founder of modern turkey.
Lunch will be taken in Ankara and the drive for Cappadocia
will start after lunch. Dinner and overnight is at the hotel
in Cappadocia.
*
TOUR OF CAPPADOCIA:
Day 2: Breakfast will be served at the hotel and
the full day tour of Cappadocia begins with the natural Citadel
of Uchisar which will enable you to get a panoramic view of
the region and continues with the Goreme Valley which is the
highlight of the day. This valley houses, the Goreme Open
Air Museum with its_ churches hewn out of rock and the colourful
frescoes which decorate them. The next stop is Zelve and the
caves of this ancient village, the underground city of Kaymakli
or Derinkuyu which were carved as refuges from persecutors
during the early Christian era. Lunch will be served en route
at a typical regional restaurant. Dinner and overnight will
be at the hotel in Cappadocia.
*
CAPPADOCIA TO KONYA TO PAMUKKALE:
Day 3: Departure will be early in the morning for
Konya. En route there will be a stop to visit the 13th century
Caravanserai of Sultan Han which is authentically kept. The
nest stop will be in Konya which was the capital of the Selçuk
Turks in the 13th century. This city which host the Mevlana
Museum is also known for its theological school of whirling
dervishes. Lunch will be served en route. Arrival in Pamukkale
will be late in the afternoon. Diner and overnight will be
at the hotel in Pamukkale.
*
DRIVE TO KUSADASI:
Day 4: After breakfast at the hotel the visits will
begin early in the morning with the ruins of the magnificent
temple of Apollo, continuing with the breathtaking theatre
and the fascinating necropolis. The last stop before lunch
will be at the great baths of Hierapolis. Lunch will be taken
en route at a typical restaurant and the afternoon will continue
with the visit to Aphrodisias. This is one of the most recent
discoveries in Turkey. This ancient city is dedicated to the
Goddess of Love, Aphrodite. The drive to Kusadasi will begin
after this visit. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kusadasi.
*
TOUR OF EPHESUS AND THEN DRIVE TO KUSADASI:
Day 5: After breakfast at the hotel there will be
a morning tour of Ephesus. This is the best preserved and
the most often visited of all sites in Turkey. It is dedicated
to Artemis who is the Virgin goddess of Chase. The visits
will continue with the House of Virgin Mary which is world
famous and the interesting Selçuk Museum. Lunch will
be served in Selçuk. Dinner and overnight at the hotel
in Kusadasi.
*
PERGAMUM TO ÇANAKKALE:
Day 6: After breakfast at the hotel the day will
begin with the drive to Pegamum. The first visits of the day
will be to Asklepion and Acropolis. Lunch will be taken en
route and after lunch you will continue on to Troy. This is
the legendary city of Homeros which has nine principal levels
of occupation covering a period of 3000 years. It is rich
in history to say the least. Dinner and overnight will be
at the hotel in Çanakkale, otherwise known as the city
in Dardanelles.
Day
7: After breakfast the drive to Istanbul will begin.
Lunch will be served en route. After arrival in Istanbul you
will be transferred to the airport or hotel [hotel not included].
Prices:
$ 649 p.p. in double room; $ 189 p.p. single supplement.
INCLUDED:
*
Accommodation at the following or similar hotel.
- Cappadocia Peri Tower Hotel (4 star)
- Pamukkale Colossea Hotel (4 star)
- Kusadasi Turtel Hotel (4 star)
- Canakkale Akol Hotel (4 star)
* Transportation by deluxe a/c coaches.
* Accommodation. on full board basis
* All entrance fees as per the itinerary.
EXCLUDED:
The domestic flight between Istanbul and Ankara.
5.
GULETTE CRUISES ALONG THE TURKISH COAST
Gulettes
are traditional wooden Turkish schooners. They are hired out
with full crew, enabling passengers to enjoy themselves while
travelling to many interesting sights. A gulette is not a
luxury vessel. The cabins are small, but functional with one
double bed. The private bathroom has a hand basin and hand-held
shower. [Do not forget your towels!]. The meals are simple,
but delicious with lots of fresh fruits and vegetables. The
itinerary is subject to change due to the whim of the weather
and the captain's judgement. A gulette cruise is designed
for passengers who can Ago with the flow.. It is an ideal
adventure holiday offering, fun, sun and pure relaxation in
an idyllic setting.
Routes:
1. Marmaris - Fethiye - Marmaris (departs Mondays, Tuesdays,
Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays)
2. Bodrum - Gokova - Bodrum (departs Tuesdays, Saturdays,
Sundays)
Included:
* 7 nights accommodation in twin cabin
* Full board basis
Excluded:
* All drinks
* Towels
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Please
contact (012) 460 8382 for rates, or e-mail: info3@duto.co.za
Updated:
2006 |
