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Turkey
Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul
5 Nights/ 6 Days
Small
group tours in Turkey Cappadocia from Istanbul
Departure:
Daily departures in 2008
Tour
of Cappadocia, Turkey's natural wonder and historical heritage site with
its fairy tale rock formations, ancient Byzantine churches and hidden
underground cities carved deep into the tufa rock
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Day
1.Istanbul.
Arrival, pick up at the airport, transfer to your hotel, free time.
Overnight.
Day
2 : Istanbul
Tour Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman sultans, the Hippodrome, site of
chariot races, the Blue Mosque, famous for its colorful
ceramics, and Saint
Sophia, decorated with ancient frescoes. Enjoy the 3,000 shops in the Covered
Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)
Day
3 : Istanbul
A half-day tour of Dolmabahce Palace or a cruise on the Bosphorus, depending on
the weather conditions. Free time to explore the city.
(B)
Day
4 : Istanbul – Ankara (or Kayseri) – Cappadocia(
extra charge-flight is not included approx. USD 150.00 per person
Fly to Ankara (or Kayseri) to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian
Civilizations.
Visit the Mausoleum of
Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a
13th century caravan
inn en route. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,L,D)
Day
5 : Cappadocia
Tour Goreme’s rock chapels decorated with 6th century frescoes, Zelve’s
cliff-side
Byzantine monastic
complex and Uchisar’s natural citadel. Dinner and overnight in
Cappadocia. (B,L,D)
Day
6 : Cappadocia / Ankara
Explore the eight-story underground city of Kaymakli where thousands of early
Christians
hid from persecutors.
After lunch and shopping, drive to Ankara or Kayseri and transfer
to hotels or the
airport. (B)
Prices
in US Dollars, small groups min 2 pax
Departure
Days : Tuesdays , Thursdays , Saturdays , Sundays from Ankara & daily from
Kayseri. Kayseri departure tour does not include Ankara SS, Hittite Museum on
the 4 th day
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Dates |
Per person in double room |
Single Supplement |
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Deluxe:
Istanbul Hilton
Cappadocia Dedeman
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Nov1,07-31Mar,08 (
excl. holidays) |
825 |
465 |
| Jul1-30 Aug 2008 |
913 |
528 |
| Apr 1-30 June/
Sep1-31Oct 08 |
969 |
588 |
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Historical
Hotels +
Istanbul: Eresin Crown
Cappadocia: Museum Hotel
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Nov1,07-31Mar,08/Jul1-31
Aug 08 excl holidays |
857 |
363 |
Apr 1-30 June/
Sep1-31Oct 08 |
988 |
383 |
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Historical
Istanbul: Yasma or similar
Cappadocia: Yunak or similar
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Nov1,07-15
Mar,08
excl holidays |
669 |
193 |
| Mar
16-31 Oct 08 |
643 |
227 |
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Superior
First Class
Istanbul: Eresin Premier
Cappadocia: Dedeman
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Nov1,07-31
Mar,08
excl holidays |
575 |
125 |
| Apr.1-Oct.31,2008 |
625 |
168 |
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Moderate
First Class:
Istanbul: Eresin
Taksim or President
Cappadocia: Dedeman/Perissia or Dinler
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Nov1,07-31Mar,08/Jul1-31
Aug 08 excl holidays |
550 |
150 |
| Apr.1-Oct.31,2008 |
588 |
188 |
* Supplementary cost of touring by private car and driver/guide USD
300.00 per person with min 2 people
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