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Day 2:

Day 4: Istanbul/Ankara. Depart for the Turkish capital, Ankara, the country's second largest city. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, is a vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with NeoHittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. You will also visit the fascinating Anatolian Civilization Museum. The balance of the day is at leisure to explore on your own. Swissotel Ankara (B)

Day 5: Ankara/ Cappadocia. Today, travel by road through the Turkish countryside to the world-renowned region of Cappadocia, a breathtaking landscape with striking and bizarre rock formations and underground cities. Dinler Hotel. (B,D)



Day 6: Cappadocia. On today’s guided excursion, visit the Open Air Museum in the Goreme Valley to view early Christian churches decorated with beautifulfrescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. You’ll also visit the Kaymakli Underground City, which was hollowed out of volcanic rock and extends seven to nine floors deep into the earth. It is made up of a maze of corridors, chambers, storehouses, kitchens and churches. Finally, visit the village of Avanos, famous for its beautiful old houses as well as pottery and onyx workshops. (B)

Day 7: Cappadocia/Konya/Antalya. This morning visit the 13th century Sultan Han located at a secluded point on the ancient Silk Road between Aksaray and Konya. It was used as a caravanserai during the Seljuk period when trade flourished, requiring roads for caravan transport and inns for the traveling traders and their camels. Continue your journey by road via Konya, passing through lush forests, orchards and olive groves on the sloping hills downward to the splendid Mediterrannean Sea. Marmara Hotel (B,D)


Day 8: Antalya. Full day at leisure to enjoy at your own pace. Your seaside resort hotel enjoys a choice location overlooking Turkey's fabled Turquoise Coast. You may join an optional tour ($55) to ancient Perge, the most attractive and well-preserved Pamphylian city that reached its apex during the reign of Alexander the Great. Continue to Aspendos, founded by the colonists from Argos and best known for its huge theater. On this optional tour you'll also visit the Antalya's Archaeological Museum that houses artifacts and antiques from 2500 years of Anatolian culture. (B,D)

Day 9: Pamukkale/Izmir. Journey to Pamukkale and visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hieropolis ("Holy City"), situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs. These hot springs have served as a thermal bath since the 2nd century B.C. Later, arrive in Izmir, believed to be the birthplace of Homer. Yildizhan Hotel (B,D)

Day 13: On a guided morning tour, a local expert will introduce you to some of the highlights of the city, previously known as Constantinople and the seat of the Eastern Roman Empire. Visit the splendid Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost 600 years and now a fascinating museum. Here, visit of the Treasury section with the crown jewels and the unique collection of Chinese porcelains. Continue to the ancient Hippodrome, the place chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period and finally, explore the elegant Blue Mosque, a 17th century Ottoman Mosque famous for its six minarets and magnificent interior with blue tiles. The balance of the day is at leisure. (B)

Day 14: Istanbul/USA. Today we bid lovely Turkey farewell. Your exciting journey concludes as you arrive New York. (B)


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YOUR TOUR INCLUDES:

Tour prices now INCLUDE airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges

• Round trip airfare from New York (JFK) via Turkish Airlines (Oct. 2 tour via Lufthansa Airlines)
• Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
• Intra-Turkey ground transportation and transfers
• Accommodations at first class hotels with private bath
• 20 meals: 12 full buffet breakfasts (B), 8 dinners (D)
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours as indicated in itinerary
• English-speaking tour director throughout

TOUR COST AIRFARE INCLUDED
DEPART	RETURN	RESERVE BY JUN 6, 2013		RESERVE AFTER JUN 6
2013		w/check discount	sale
Sep 4	Sep 17	$ 2199	$ 2299	$ 2599
Sep 11	Sep 24	$ 2199	$ 2299	$ 2599
Sep 18	Oct 1	$ 2199	$ 2299	$ 2599
Oct 2	Oct 15	$ 2199	$ 2299	$ 2599
Oct 16	Oct 29	$ 1999	$ 2099	$ 2399
Oct 23	Nov 5	$ 1999	$ 2099	$ 2399
Rates are per person based on double occupancy. Single room supplement add $499. Visa is required for Turkey. U.S. passport holders can obtain it on arrival ($20). Land only rates may be available. Please inquire. Reservations and Payments: Reservations can be made by phone 1 800 337 7773 and will be confirmed upon receipt of $300 per person non-refundable deposit (by check) which must be received within 7 days of reservation. Full payment is due 75 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. For complete booking information and terms & conditions click here.