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Passage Through Time
- Option A |
6 DAYS / 5 NIGHTS |
| $1230 per person double occupancy (single supplement
$335) |
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Day 1 Friday: Arrive Istanbul
Immediately after passing customs at IST - Istanbul
Ataturk Airport, we will greet you; look for your name on a hand-held sign.
Transfer to your centrally located hotel. Due to differing arrival times
of guests, the
rest of the day is at leisure. Additional services can be arranged
Day
2 Saturday: Istanbul
Visit
the Medieval Egyptian Spice Bazaar,
known to stimulate the five senses and where merchants offer a
variety of natural remedies. Short
cruise on the Bosphorus, pass under the huge suspension
bridge connecting Europe and Asia. See the fortresses, palaces,
historical mansions and countless other points of interest that line up the
busy waterway. We visit the Asian side of Istanbul by crossing the Bosphorus
Bridge. We go to Camlica Hill for a panoramic view of
Istanbul and visit Beylerbeyi Palace (the imperial summer
place). (B)
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3 Sunday: Istanbul
Today we will visit the fabulous six minaret Blue Mosque built
in 1616. It is one of the world's biggest mosques. It is adorned
with exceptional Iznik tiles and stained glass. Next we stroll to the
adjacent site of the Hippodrome. View the obelisk from
Egypt, serpentine column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II. Later we
visit the majestic Hagia Sophia Church Museum with its Byzantine
mosaics, built in 535. It has been considered to be the 8th wonder of the
world by many. Afterwards we visit the Ottoman Empire's Topkapi
Palace, walk through its rooms full of exquisite art and view
the Emperors' personal artifacts, armory and
other priceless collections. (B)
Day
4 Monday:
Istanbul - Gallipoli - Dardanelles - Troy - Canakkale
We leave Istanbul behind,
drive to Gallipoli and cross the Dardanelles
by ferry to get to the Asian side. We
visit the legendary city of Troy
known for the Trojan Wars circa 12th century B.C. Also
it was concocted
in Homer's Iliad and some of its
famous residents were Hector, Heros, Achilles, Paris, King Odysseus of
Ithaca and Ajax. The city was built and destroyed nine times, the last being
circa 400 and then forgotten until
it was discovered in 1871. The tour
guide will bring to life the fascinating history while walking through the
city ruins where you will also see a replica of the Trojan Horse. We
end the day in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 5 Tuesday: Canakkale - Pergamon -
Izmir
Today we drive to Pergamon, an
important city of antiquity. Parchment was invented in Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis
upon a hill famous with its library (Mark Antony gave it as a gift to
Cleopatra). Next learn about some of the amazing techniques used in the
Asclepion, an ancient medical center where Galen taught.
See the steepest theater of the ancient world and the Temple of Trojan. Afterwards
we go to the Red Basilica. End the day in Izmir. (B)
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6 Wednesday: Izmir - Ephesus -
Izmir
Today visit the
best preserved antique city, Ephesus. The city was dedicated
to the goddess Artemis. Her temple is one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of
the World. In Ephesus, walk on the marble roads including the street of the
Curetes, where many of history's greats once walked. Next we visit
the Great Theater, Celsus Library, the Roman Baths of Scholastica, the
Agoras and Hadrian’s temple. Afterwards we visit the House
of Mary and then to St. John's tomb and Basilica. Transfer
to Izmir Airport. End of services. (B)
TOUR PACKAGE INCLUDES
Double occupancy at Four Star and/or Deluxe Special Hotels. Click
here
English speaking professional tour guide (full-time)
Sightseeing as per the itinerary
All escorted airport/hotel transfers
Meals: Daily open buffet breakfast. L-Lunch and
D-Dinner as per itinerary.
Transportation by newer deluxe vehicle with A/C.
All Entry fees to the sites & museums
Portage at hotels
Service charges & local taxes
EXCLUDES
International flight, visa, drinks, personal expenses, tips,
trip insurance.
2009 Tour Departure Dates
April 10
April 24
May 08
May 22
June 05
June 19 |
July 03
July 17
July 30
September 04
September 18
October 02 |
October 16
October 30
November 13
November 27
December 18 |
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