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Department of Physics and Astronomy
Hannover College U.S.A

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Sunshine, Ltd.
Newport Beach U.S.A

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JOHN HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
Applied Physics Laboratory, U.S.A

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TOUR APHRODITE - TURKEY ( 10 days - 11 nights )

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1- Fri. ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. After check into the hotel, meet at the lobby for welcome and info cocktail. 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.)
After breakfast drive to“Homer'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.)
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. ANTALYA (B.)
After breakfast drive to Antalya to relax in this wonderfull resort. Dinner and overnight.

DAY 8- Fri. ANTALYA (B.)
This morning, we drive east to see the best preserved theatre of Turkey Aspendos, Perge . Free afternoon. Dinner in Antalya.

DAY 9- Sat. ISTANBUL (B.)
This morning transfer to the Antalya airport for our flight to Istanbul. Met at Istanbul airport and transfer to the hotel. After check in, free afternoon in Istanbul to explore this magnificient city on your own or optional Bosphorus Cruise in the afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 10- Sun. HOME (B.)
Transfer to Istanbul airport for fly back home.

B: Breakfast D: Dinner


Included
* 9 Special designed Boutique and first class hotels including buffet breakfast,
* All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach,
* Antalya - Istanbul flight ticket with Turkish Airlines
* 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 Aphrodite - TURKEY

  May June July Aug. Sept. Oct. Nov.
2006 05, 19 02, 23 07, 21 04, 18 08, 15, 29 06, 20 03
2007 04, 18 01, 22 06, 20 03, 17 07, 14, 28 05, 19 02
RATES
Hotel ½ Double Single
  $ 1.089-US $ 1,279-US

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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.

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