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Ekol
Travel is indeed a very well run travel service and
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Department of Physics and Astronomy
Hannover College U.S.A
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Newport Beach U.S.A
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JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
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TOUR
HECTOR - TURKEY ( 16 days - 15 nights )
Tour
Itinerary
DAY
1- Fri. ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your
guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2- Sat. ISTANBUL ( B.)
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world
situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul
- its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600
of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the
world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi
Palace including treasury section, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome,
where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and
free time in Grand bazaar with its 3.500 shops. Overnight
in Istanbul.
DAY
3- Sun. GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE (B. D.)
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli
Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial
and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston
Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair
New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum.
After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale.
DAY
4- Mon. TROY - PERGAMUM - KUSADASI (B. D.)
After breakfast drive toHomer's Troy, and the
site of King Priam's Treasures. Probably the most famous
city of classical times - who doesn't know the story of
the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through
Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city
of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus
and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon.
Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi.
DAY
5- Tue. EPHESUS (B. D.)
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit
the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient
world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important
cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures
we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian,
Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin
Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi
DAY
6- Wed. PAMUKKALE (B. D.)
Depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and visit ancient
city of Hierapolis. Visit and swim in the world famous calcium
deposited pools Travertines. Overnight in one of the Thermal
Hotels in Pamukkale.
DAY 7- Thu. BODRUM (B.)
Journeying southward, we come to Bodrum, ancient Halicarnassus,
the magnificent Mausoleum. A second highlight of Halicarnassus
is the Crusader Castle built by the Knights of St. John,
which houses a museum today. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY 8- Fri. BODRUM (B.)
Free day in this wonderfull resort. Overnight in Bodrum.
DAY
9- Sat. GULET (B. D.)
Afternoon transfer to our gulet. Welcome coctail, dinner
and overnight on board.
DAY
10- Sun. GULET (B.L.D.)
After the breakfast, we sail to Orak Island. The Island
reminds an endless aquarium with sparkling turquoise water.
After swimming and lunch arrival to Cokertme where cheerful
and friendly people live. Dinner and staying night here.
DAY 11- Mon. GULET (B.L.D.)
Along the fabulous coastline we continue to the marvelous
natural harbor of Cati. You will spend rest of the day by
swimming, if wish by walking through pine forests.
DAY 12- Tue. (B.L.D.)
Sail to Seven Islands-always popular choice, plenty of pine
clad secluded bays and coves to investigate.
DAY 13- Wed. GULET (B.L.D.)
Weighing anchor in the morning arrival to Sedir Island.
Known also as Cleopatras Island - rich in myths as
in beauty - the legendary white sand is said to have been
brought in from Egypt by Marcus Anthonius as a wedding gift
for Cleopatra. Overnight in Karacasogut.
DAY 14- Thu. GULET (B.L.D.)
Breakfast and departure to English Harbor - made famous
for sheltering World War I British torpedo boats. After
Lunch sail to Longoz or spend the night in whichever bay
we choose.
DAY 15- Fri. GULET (B.L.D.)
Seventh day of our trip will continue en route to Oren in
the Golf. After swimming and lunch continue to Karaada Island
renowned for mud bathes and to Bodrum. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 16- Bodrum - Istanbul - HOME
(B.)
Transfer to Bodrum airport for flight to Istanbul. arrival
in Istanbul and the end of our services..
B: Breakfast L: Lunch D: Dinner
Included
8 nights Special designed Boutique and first class
hotels including buffet breakfast,
7 Days & 7 Nights Full Board Blue Voyage program out
of Bodrum,
All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach,
Bodrum - Istanbul flight ticket
Welcome cocktail,
All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned
on the above program,
Comprehensive sightseeing as itinerary,
Special pre-departure information pack,
English speaking professional guide throughout,
Definite
Departure dates For Tour PEGASUS- TURKEY
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2009 |
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03, 17 |
07, 21 |
11, 25 |
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RATES |
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Hotel |
½
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Single |
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1.889-US |
$
2.649-US |
Important
notice
The times on this itinerary are subject to change without
notification.
Our
firm is not responsible for last minute delays or change
of the schedules. Our company agrees only to partial compensation
in an afford to cover particular unprovided service in case
of any failure and refuses to pay full refund or full compensation
for any disappointment and any extra expenses.
Our
firm is not responsible for theft or loss of any belongings
of clients.
Travel
insurance is professionally advised to (F.I.T.) travelers
for unpredictable incidents.
Cultural
, Biblical, Budget Tours to Turkey operated by Ekol Travel
Ltd. Since 85
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