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Day 14 -THURSDAy (B-L-D) 256miles
Pamukkale - Aphrodisias -
Sagalassos - Antalya
Tour Aphrodisias, the ancient site dedicated to
the goddess of beauty, love, and fertility. Appreciate
Anatolia’s best-preserved stadium. At this
site which drew artisans to its famous school
of sculpture, enjoy the Temple of Aphrodite, the
Tetrapylon, the Theater, and the Museum. After
lunch, continue to Sagalassos to visit the remains
of this Greco-Roman city recently discovered. The
site is exceptional for its natural beauty. Drive to
Antalya. Dinner and overnight.
Day 15 - fRIDAy (B-L-D) 60miles
Perge - Aspendos
Drive to Aspendos, a treasure with the world’s
best-preserved Roman Theater still used today
for festivals and concerts. Tour Perge, a spectacular
Greco-Roman city. Return to Antalya to
stroll through the picturesque streets of the old
town, Kaleici. Dinner and overnight.
Day 16 - SATURDAy (B-L-D) 185miles
Antalya - Myra - Xanthos - fethiye
Drive to ancient Myra to see stunning Lycian rock
tombs in the cliff above the Roman Theater. At
Demre, visit the Church of St. Nicholas. Take a
boat ride over the sunken city of Kekova (weather
permitting). After lunch, drive to Xanthos, known
for its typical funerary monuments. Visit Letoon,
the religious center of the Lycian League. Dinner
and overnight.
Day 17 - SUNDAy (B-L-D) 185miles
fethiye - Caunos (Dalyan) - Selcuk
From there you will take a boat ride following the
Dalyan River to Caunos ancient city, all the way
to Iztuzu Beach. After lunch, continue to Selcuk
(Ephesus). Dinner and overnight.
Cultural Heritage
Day 18 - MONDAy (B-L-D) 20miles
Ephesus
Visit the fascinating city of Ephesus. Explore the
Marble Street, Agora, Odeon, and Theater, as
well as the Fountain of Trajan, the Temple of
Hadrian, and the Library of Celsius. View the remains
of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven
Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit also Ephesus
Museum where you will discover statues of Artemis.
Dinner and overnight.
Day 19 -TUESDAy (B-L-D) 275miles
Selcuk - Sardis - Pergamum -
Kucukkuyu
Drive to Sardis, capital of the Kingdom of Lydia.
In this Pactolus Valley city famous for its wealthy
King Croesus and the invention of coinage, visit
the Bath - Gymnasium Complex, the marblepaved
Synagogue (3rd c. AD), and the Temple of
Artemis. After lunch, continue to Pergamum,
the ancient capital of the Attalid dynasty and the
place where parchment was invented. Ride a
cable car to the upper city to take in the ruins of
the Acropolis. In the lower city, visit the Asclepion,
a sanctuary and a healing center dedicated
to the god of healing, Asclepius. Dinner and
overnight at Kucukkuyu.
Day 20 - WEDNESDAy (B-L-D) 80miles
Kucukkuyu/Assos/Troy/
Canakkale
In the morning, depart for Assos to see the
Temple of Athena overlooking the sea from the
highest spot on the acropolis. Explore the site
of the ancient city of Troy, whose 3,400-year
history spans nine superimposed settlements
(Troy I to Troy IX). Deepen your understanding
of Homer’s epic poem, The Iliad, which immortalized
King Priam’s glorious city through the
stories of Helen, Menelaus, Paris, Agamemnon,
Achilles, and Hector. Pose at a reconstruction
of the legendary Trojan Wooden Horse at the
entrance to the site. Continue to Canakkale.
Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
Day 21 -THURSDAy (B-L-D) 288miles
Canakkale - Edirne - Istanbul
Ferry across the Dardanelles Strait and drive
to Edirne, the Ottoman summer capital. Visit
Selimiye Mosque and its Kulliye (complex with
hospital, school, library, and baths); Eski Cami
Mosque; Uc Serefeli Mosque; and Old Bazaar
(Bedesten). Drive to Istanbul in the afternoon.
Overnight.
Day 22 - fRIDAy (B-L) 60miles
Istanbul
Explore Istanbul for a full day. In the morning,
visit the Blue Mosque, recognizable by its
six minarets. Built between 1609 and 1616 for
Sultan Ahmet I, the interior is decorated with
some 21,000 blue Iznik tiles. Visit the Hippodrome,
where political, cultural, and athletic
activities took place during Roman, Byzantine,
and Ottoman times. Visit the imposing Hagia
Sophia, which marked the apogee of Byzantine
Emperor Justinian’s reign. After lunch, visit
treasure-filled Topkapi Palace (residence
of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the
19th century) with its terraces overlooking the
Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus, and the Golden
Horn. End the day at the historic Grand Bazaar.
Dinner is on your own. Overnight.
Mosquée de Selimiye, Edirne
Escorted tour 24 days
Xanthos Catalhoyuk Blue Mosque, Istanbul
Pamukkale
Day 23 - SATURDAy (B-L)
Istanbul
In the morning, visit Suleymaniye Mosque; Rustempasa
Mosque; and the Spice Market. Cruise
on the Bosphorus, separating Asia from Europe
and connecting the Marmara Sea to the Black
Sea. Relish the best views of the city and its
historic monuments. Discover beautiful marble
palaces (Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi), wooden
Ottoman villas (yalis), and medieval fortresses.
Lunch at a seafood restaurant along the
Bosphorus. In the afternoon, visit St. Savior in
Chora whose mosaics and frescoes are among
the most beautiful in the Byzantine World. Also
visit Eyup Mosque and its cemeteries. Dinner is
on your own. Overnight.
Day 24 - SUNDAy (B)
Istanbul - Montreal
Transfer to the airport for your return flight.
your advantages with Turquie VIP
• Group size is limited to 18 guests
• Only tour visiting all 11 of Turkey’s UNESCO
worlds Heritage Sites
• A comprehensive and well designed Itinerary
• Possibility of tasting local food
• Escort by a professional guide-lecturer
Included
• International airfare « for Air & Land rates only »
• Airport taxes 600 $ « subject to change »
• Arrival and departure transfers
• 22 nights of accommodation
• Daily breakfast, 20 lunches, 20 dinners
• Entrance fees to the museums stated in
itinerary
• Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles
throughout
Not Included
• Visa fees 60 $ US upon arrival in Istanbul
• Visits and services not mentioned in program
• Drinks during meals
• Personal expenses
• Travel insurance
• Gratuities to the guide & driver
Selcuk
Guaranteed departures on Fridays
Departures calendar
March
April
May 10
June
July
August 02
September 06
October 04
Departures Flight and Land
May 10th 4 550 $
August 2nd 4 815 $
September 6th 4 815 $
October 4th 4 550 $
Land Only 3 259 $
Single Supplement 965 $
* Per person -­‐ in Double occupancy
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