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This tour bursts with highlights, including Ephesus, Troy, and Topkapi Palace. All the while, you are assured of a warm welcome and fantastic hospitality. Visit Istanbul, Bursa, Pamukkale, Izmir, Canakkale and more.
| Members receive 5% off departure dates in October^ |
Inclusions
- 7 nights in First Class Hotels
- 7 breakfasts & 4 dinners
- Travel by luxury 40-seat coach with more legroom
- Escorted by professional Tour Director
- Visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul
Itinerary
Day 1 Istanbul
On arrival at Istanbul Airport, you are met and transferred to your hotel. Hotel: Barcelo Eresin Topkapi.
Day 2 Istanbul - Bursa
This morning take a short ferry trip and drive to the charming Cumalikizik Village then continue to Bursa for your overnight stay. There is time this afternoon to visit the glorious Green Mosque and Mausoleum complex, the Grand Mosque, the Bazaar and colourful Silk Market. Hotel: Kervansaray Thermal.
Day 3 Bursa - Pamukkale
Drive to Sardis, where you visit the Synagogue, Roman Gymnasium and the Temple of Artemis. Now continue to Pamukkale, famous for its ‘Cotton Castle’, a dazzling chalk-white array of fantastically shaped limestone terraces. Visit the ruins of ancient Hierapolis and the fairyland terraces and see the glistening pools and cascades in scallop-shell basins. Hotel: Pam Thermal.
Day 4 Pamukkale - Izmir
Journey to the ruined city of Ephesus. View the marvellous facade of the Library of Celsus, walk the Arcadian Way and see the amazing Amphitheatre. Also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. At the Archeological Museum in nearby Selçuk you can marvel at many of the artefacts excavated from Ephesus. After visiting a Turkish carpet centre it’s on to the pretty port city of Izmir. Hotel: Swissôtel Grand Efes/Hilton.
Day 5 Izmir - Canakkale
Stop in Pergamon, the impressive site of an ancient kingdom, to visit the Asklepion, one of the most famous shrines and therapeutic centres in the ancient world. Drive to Homer’s legendary city of Troy; visit the ruins and see an enormous reconstruction of the fabled Wooden Horse. Stay tonight in the seaport of Çanakkale, on the southern side of the Dardanelles at their narrowest point. Hotel: Kolin.
Day 6 Canakkale - Istanbul
This morning cross the Dardanelles Straits and drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula to visit Anzac Cove and the emotive Lone Pine Cemetery. Then return to Istanbul. Upon arrival, embark on a superb highlight cruise along the Bosphorus Waterway. Hotel: Barcelo Eresin Topkapi.
Day 7 Istanbul Sightseeing
Admire the Blue Mosque with its beautiful tiles and the Hippodrome where Roman chariot races were held. Visit St Sophia, at one time a cathedral and a mosque, and now a magnificent museum. Move on to Topkapi Palace where some of the world’s biggest emeralds and diamonds are on display. Finish your tour among the 4,000 shops, cafes and tea houses of the Grand Bazaar.
Day 8 Istanbul
This morning, your tour comes to an end with a transfer to the airport.
Departure dates and Prices*
| Departure Date in 2012 | Price per person, twin share |
|---|---|
| Apr 20, 26 | $1,350 |
| May 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 | $1,275 |
| Jun 7, 14, 21, 28 | $1,275 |
| Jul 5, 12, 19, 26 | $1,275 |
| Aug 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 | $1,275 |
| Sep 6, 13, 20, 27 | $1,275 |
| Oct 4, 11, 18 | $1,275^ |
Terms and Conditions*
- Prices current as at 19 April 2012
- ^Members receive an additional 5% off departure dates in October when you book this 8 day tour. Discount has not been deducted from the price. The discount is available for all bookings where at least one person in the party is an RACQ member at the time of booking
- Prices are per person in AUD$ based on twin share
- Prices are subject to change (eg due to currency fluctuation)
- Offer is subject to availability and may be withdrawn at any time
- For full terms and conditions refer to Insight Vacations 2012 Ancient Civilizations brochure or speak to your RACQ Consultant.
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