10 Day Tour for Christmas in Turkey Istanbul, Turkey From Travel Shop Turkey

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Tour Itinerary 10 Day Turkey Christmas Tour Itinerary 10 Days and 9 Nights 19th Dec till the 28th Dec Day 1 Istanbul (D) 19 December 2008 Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Tonight we have a Welcome Dinner, you will meet our friendly crew and while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Overnight in Istanbul!! Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour 20 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included we depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul city tour. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorous Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorous which is connecting Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is you’re to enjoy Istanbul. Over night in Istanbul. Day 3 Istanbul to Izmir / Kusadasi 21 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included Free Day until the afternoon for your domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Over Night in Kusadasi Day 4 Ephesus Tour 22 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included A fully Guided Ephesus Tour starts at 09:00, one of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. A visit to Ephesus - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. Overnight in Kusadasi/Ephesus Day 5 Pamukkale Tour 23 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included Day trip to Pamukkale and we depart at 09:30 we depart on our tour of Pamukkale travertine's and the ancient city of Hierapolis. You will visit Domitian Gate, Colonnaded Gate, and Cathedral, Red waters of Karahayit, Lunch, Pamukkale Museum, and The Travertine's of Pamukkale. Overnight in Kusadasi/Ephesus Day 6 Shoping Tour – Domestic Flight to Cappadocia 24 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included Christmas Eve and it’s a chance for some last minute Christmas gifts, or even to treat yourself. We will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After the Shoping we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. You will definitely have a Christmas night to remember. Enjoy a big Christmas feast of rich Turkish cuisine and party the night away with your new friends with Turkish live music. Over night in Cappadocia. Day 7 - Christmas Day – Turkish Bath 25 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included Merry Christmas! We start our morning with a Hamam, that's the word for the Turkish bath and is surely an unforgettable part of your holiday and the best way to start Christmas day. Receive a pummeling from head to toe, let the expert scrub of all those dead cells, relax and drift away. Late afternoon we start our Christmas celebrations, and yes Santa will visit you at the Hotel, the festive atmosphere is in the air. You will definitely have a Christmas night to remember. Enjoy a big Christmas feast of rich Turkish cuisine and party the night away with your new friends with Turkish live music. Day 8 Cappadocia Tour 26 December 2008 After breakfast we shall start our Cappadocia tour including Göreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, and Pasabað Valley. After lunch, we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Free evening. Overnight in Cappadocia. Before the tour there is an option to go hot air ballooning: The Hot Air Balloon descends at sunrise and the ride lasts for approximately 45 minutes; in which we will float through valleys, between fairy chimneys and caves. The balloon will rise approximately 1000 feet in which you will experience the extraordinary views Cappadocia has to offer. On landing, champagne will be served to toast arrival. It is a fantastic journey made by the eccentric landscapes and the rising sun. Day 9 Cappadocia Tour- Istanbul (B/D) 27 December 2008 After breakfast we head to one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia: Kaymaklý Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. The second part of our Cappadocia Tour will include Uçhisar Castle, Avcýlar, and Pidgeon Valley. After the tour we will rest at the hotel and have a free afternoon until transfers to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul. After the Cappadocia depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Over night in Istanbul Day 10 Istanbul The end of the Tour 28 December 2008 Breakfast and Dinner Included After breakfast check out from the hotel. We drive you back to the airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey. Tour Includes Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir - Izmir to Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul with Breakfast & Dinner 3 nights accommodation in Kusadasi with Breakfast & Dinner 3 Night accommodation in Cappadocia with Breakfast & Dinner 1 Full Day Istanbul City Tour 1 Full Day Ephesus Tour 1 Full Day Pamukkale Tour 2 Full Day Cappadocia Tour Christmas celebrations Turkish Bath Air-conditioned busses Professional English speaking tour guide All entrance fees mentioned in the Itinerary Return airport transfers PRICES ARE: Euro: €899.00 Per Person (based on Double Share) Euro: €1099.00 Single Room/Traveller PLEASE NOTE: If you are looking for something different and something special for 2009 We can recommend our Fully Guided Escorted Group Tours in Turkey with Guaranteed Departure Dates by Plane or by bus all year around in Turkey. Escorted Group Tours by Coach Guaranteed Departure Dates from Istanbul: February - 2nd and 16th April - No Tour (Easter and Anzac Tours Available) May - 2nd and 16th June - 2nd and 16th July - 2nd and 16th August - 2nd and 16th September - 2nd and 17th October - 20th November - 24th December - No Tour (Christmas Tours Available) Escorted Group Tours by Plane and Coach Guaranteed Departure Dates from Istanbul Istanbul Departure Dates February - 9th 23rd April - No Tour (Easter and Anzac Tours Available) May - 9th and 23rd June - 9th and 23rd July - 9th and 23rd August - 9th and 23rd September - 9th and 23rd October - 23rd November - 9th December - No Tour (Christmas Tours Available) If you are interested in any of our Group Tours then please email us at info@travelshopturkey.com

10 Day Tour for Christmas in Turkey Istanbul, Turkey

Travel Details Pickup Points Need to Know Visits: Tour Includes Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir - Izmir to Cappadocia and Cappadocia to Istanbul 3 nights accommodation in Istanbul with Breakfast & Dinner 3 nights accommodation in Kusadasi with Breakfast & Dinner 3 Night accommodation in Cappa Runs: Varied Run Times Duration: 10 Days Leaves: Istanbul Returns to: Istanbul Full Itinerary Included in price Breakfast Tour Guide Entry Fees Meals Hotel / Hostel Pickup Accommodation Accommodation Provided: - 4 Star Hotel Category: Events Fitness Required n/a

10 Day Tour for Christmas in Turkey Istanbul, Turkey

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