Turkey; the Cradle of Civilizations. This is the country where Alexander the Great
slashed the Gordion Knot, where Achilles fought the Trojans, where Constantinople
was established, and where the Ottoman Empire shaped the history of the world for
6 centuries. With this 14 Day “Turkey, the Magnificent” tour you will witness the
wonders of this spectacular country stretching back to the dawn of civilization;
from enchanting Istanbul to the city of Canakkale where Gallipoli War was fought,
from ancient cities of Izmir like Ephesus and Pergamum to “Cotton Castle” Pamukkale,
from underground churches of Cappadocia which were built by the early Christians
running from Roman soldiers, to Turkey’s capital city of Ankara, and the first Ottoman
capital of Bursa – this magnificent country will take your breath away.
Overnights:
Istanbul (3) Canakkale (1) Izmir (2) Pamukkale (1) Antalya (2) Cappadocia (2) Ankara
(1) Bursa (1)
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
Meet and greet at the airport. Then transfer to the hotel for a welcome briefing.
Evening is free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul at the selected hotel.
Discover the Byzantine and Ottoman treasures of Istanbul. Visit the Royal TOPKAPI
PALACE, home of the Ottoman Sultans, the BLUE MOSQUE, unique with six minarets,
the Roman HIPPODROME SQUARE and the ST.SOPHIA CHURCH which is considered one of
the world’s greatest architectural marvels. Return to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
(B)
Day 3
Istanbul - Troy - Canakkale
Drive to GALLIPOLI, through the European lands of Turkey. Cross the Dardanelles
Strait by ferryboat. Ancient TROY visit, where you will be seeing the legendary
walls and the replica of the wooden Trojan horse. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
(B,D)
Drive to Bergama. Visit the ACROPOLIS, the steepest theatre of the ancient world,
the Temple of Trojan, Library. Then visit ASCLEPION, the ancient healing center
and the RED BASILICA which is one of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Free
evening. Overnight in Izmir. (B)
Leave for EPHESUS, cradle of early Christianity. Visit the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY,
the ancient Ephesus, the ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM and the TEMPLE OF DIANA which is
one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Return to Izmir. Evening at leisure.
Overnight in Izmir. (B)
Drive to SARDES capital of ancient Lydia. Visit the Temple of Cybele which later
became a church, the famous SYNAGOGUE from the third century, the Gymnasium and
the new excavation area. See the Golden River Pactalos. Lunch included. Dinner and
overnight in Pamukkale. (B,D)
Day 7
Hierapolis - Antalya
Morning tour of PAMUKKALE, noted ancient spa, where pure white travertine’s forms
frozen waterfalls. Drive to APHRODISIAS, the city of the Goddess of Love, see the
well preserved stadium, the Odeon, the theatre and the agora. Continue to Antalya
for dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Full day excursion to the ancient Pamphylian, Hellenistic and Roman cities of PERGE
and ASPENDOS and to the award winning ANTALYA ARCHAEOLOGICAL MUSEUM. Dinner and
overnight. (B,D)
Day 9
Antalya - Konya - Cappadocia
Early departure to KONYA. Visit the Mevlana Museum, 13th century Whirling Dervish
Monastery. Continue to CAPPADOCIA where nature has scoured surrealistic moonscape
shapes and where the persecuted Christians dug underground cities and churches during
the 9th century. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Tonight, an OPTIONAL Folk and
Belly Dance Show at one of the cave restaurants in Cappadocia. (B,D)
Full day Cappadocia visit, including Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos the pottery
making town, the natural citadel of Uchisar and the underground city of Kaymakli.
Observation of carpet weaving at one of the local workshops. Dinner and overnight
in Cappadocia. (B,D)
Day 11
Cappadocia - Ankara
Morning sightseeing in Cappadocia. After lunch, visit the Agzikarahan Caravanserai
from the Selcuk period. Drive to Ankara, the capital city of Turkey, via Salt Lake.
Evening at leisure. Overnight in ANKARA. (B)
Visit the ANATOLIAN CIVILIZATION MUSEUM and the MAUSOLEUM of Kemal Ataturk in Ankara.
Drive to BURSA. Dinner and overnight. (B,D)
Visit the Green Mosque, the Green Tomb and Bursas colourful Silk Bazaar. Drive to
Istanbul. Rest of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)
Day 14
Istanbul - End of the Tour
End of our services. (B)
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
There are different hotel options available for Turkey, The Magnificent. Depending
on the hotel you select, the price will vary. We can customize any of our tour package
and offer you an upgraded hotel option of your choosing - in any hotel in Turkey.
For the hotel names included in this tour rate please see the "Inclusions" tab..
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
Double Room Per Person
$ 1,950
(all taxes included)
Triple Room Per Person
$ 1,860
(all taxes included)
Single Supplement Rate
$ 540
(all taxes included)
To request your reservation, complete the form below or email to
info@mystellar.com. We will verify on the availability of the tour dates
you request and will contact you promptly by email or by phone.
Toll Free:
1-888-596-6886
TURKEY, THE MAGNIFICENT – 13 Nights / 14 Days