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Explore a mezze of East and West in mystical Turkey, from the Byzantine and Ottoman past of its former capital, Istanbul, to Troy, Ephesus, and the limestone cotton castles of Pamukkale.

Highlights of Turkey Summer 2019

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Tour Duration:	8 Days
Depart From:	Grand Bazaar
Arrive in:	Istanbul
Tour Style:	Country Explorer
Tour Type:	Escorted
Tour Supplier:	Trafalgar
Meal Description:	7 buffet breakfasts 1 lunch 7 dinners

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Departure Date	Return Date	Price(CAD)

2019-04-06	2019-04-13	1875.00
2019-04-06	2019-04-13	1855.00
2019-04-06	2019-04-13	1875.00
2019-04-06	2019-04-13	1875.00
2019-05-04	2019-05-11	2425.00
2019-05-04	2019-05-11	1855.00
2019-05-04	2019-05-11	1875.00
2019-05-04	2019-05-11	1875.00
2019-05-25	2019-06-01	2425.00
2019-05-25	2019-06-01	1855.00
2019-05-25	2019-06-01	1875.00
2019-05-25	2019-06-01	1875.00
2019-06-22	2019-06-29	2425.00
2019-06-22	2019-06-29	1855.00
2019-06-22	2019-06-29	1875.00
2019-06-22	2019-06-29	1875.00
2019-07-20	2019-07-27	2425.00
2019-07-20	2019-07-27	1855.00
2019-07-20	2019-07-27	1875.00
2019-07-20	2019-07-27	1875.00
2019-08-03	2019-08-10	2425.00
2019-08-03	2019-08-10	1855.00
2019-08-03	2019-08-10	1875.00
2019-08-03	2019-08-10	1875.00
2019-08-17	2019-08-24	1875.00
2019-08-17	2019-08-24	1855.00
2019-08-17	2019-08-24	1875.00
2019-08-17	2019-08-24	1875.00
2019-08-31	2019-09-07	2425.00
2019-08-31	2019-09-07	1855.00
2019-08-31	2019-09-07	1875.00
2019-08-31	2019-09-07	1875.00
2019-09-07	2019-09-14	2425.00
2019-09-07	2019-09-14	1855.00
2019-09-07	2019-09-14	1875.00
2019-09-07	2019-09-14	1875.00
2019-09-14	2019-09-21	2425.00
2019-09-14	2019-09-21	1855.00
2019-09-14	2019-09-21	1875.00
2019-09-14	2019-09-21	1875.00
2019-09-21	2019-09-28	2425.00
2019-09-21	2019-09-28	1855.00
2019-09-21	2019-09-28	1875.00
2019-09-21	2019-09-28	1875.00
2019-09-28	2019-10-05	2425.00
2019-09-28	2019-10-05	1855.00
2019-09-28	2019-10-05	1875.00
2019-09-28	2019-10-05	1875.00
2019-10-05	2019-10-12	2425.00
2019-10-05	2019-10-12	1855.00
2019-10-05	2019-10-12	1875.00
2019-10-05	2019-10-12	1875.00

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Overview:

Explore a mezze of East and West in mystical Turkey, from the Byzantine and Ottoman past of its former capital, Istanbul, to Troy, Ephesus, and the limestone cotton castles of Pamukkale.

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Turkey

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Day : 1

Arrive Istanbul (2 Nights)

Number of Days : 1

Meet at the crossroads of East and West - the effervescent capital of Istanbul launches your journey of discovery through centuries of turmoil and triumph. Spend the day exploring after being transferred to your hotel. Later, you'll meet your Travel Director and travel companions for a memorable Welcome Reception.

Day : 2

Istanbul Sightseeing and Free Time

Number of Days : 1

Delve into the treasures of the Ottoman Empire, strolling through the exquisite Topkapi Palace with its spellbinding views of the Bosphorus. We explore the Basilica of Hagia Sophia, once one of the greatest churches in all of Christendom, before following in the footsteps of the faithful for a visit to the Blue Mosque - its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles are a sight to behold. Later, we visit the Byzantine Hippodrome to see where thundering chariots once raced to victory. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city. Consider an optional cruise along the Bosphorus, whose waters separate the European and Asian sides of the city.

Day : 3

Çanakkale - Troy

Number of Days : 1

We remember the heroism of the many thousands of men who fought bravely at Gallipoli. We'll see Lone Pine Cemetery and the battlefields that today still hold special significance for the Turkish, Australian and New Zealand nations. Spend a quiet moment commemorating the lives lost at Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place during World War I. This evening we stay in Çanakkale where tonight we'll dine in our hotel.

Day : 4

Çanakkale – Troy – Pergamon – Izmir

Number of Days : 1

Visit a land of Trojan legends, an ancient city immortalised by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. We admire the archaeological excavations at Troy revealing nine separate periods of settlement and the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse commemorating the epic war machine constructed by the Greeks to end a lengthy siege. We continue to the ancient kingdom of Pergamon to visit the Asclepion Medical Centre whose staff of entwined snakes remains a symbol of modern medicine today. This afternoon, we 'Connect With Locals' in the village of Demircidere over a Be My Guest lunch. We travel to the broad boulevards of seaside Izmir later, and dine in our hotel this evening.

Day : 5

Izmir – Ephesus – Virgin Mary’s House – Pamukkale

Number of Days : 1

Journey into antiquity and explore the ruins of the ancient Greek city of Ephesus admiring the well-preserved façade of the Library of Celsus and its famous Temple of Artemis. We visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian guarded by Medusa's head, and the Great Theatre, built by the Romans in the 2nd century and still in use today. Relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale. Later, consider joining an Optional Experience to watch the dizzying twirling of the mystical Whirling Dervishes of the Mevlevi sect.

Day : 6

Pamukkale – Hierapolis – Bursa

Number of Days : 1

This morning we enjoy a leisurely visit to the ancient ruins of the Holy City of Hierapolis, imagining ancient patrons seeking revival and rest within their limestone-laden thermal springs. Our last stop today is in the lush silk centre of Bursa where tonight we dine in our hotel.

Day : 7

Bursa – Istanbul

Number of Days : 1

We visit the exquisite Grand Mosque in Bursa before returning to Istanbul. Haggle for the best deals at the Grand Bazaar before following in the footsteps of the faithful for a visit to the Blue Mosque. Our final evening together sees us enjoy a Farewell dinner with our fellow travellers.

Day : 8

Depart Istanbul

Number of Days : 1

We say a fond farewell to Turkey and newfound friends as we prepare to depart to the airport for our flight home.

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