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Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul, Turkey
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul / Hagia Sophia and City Walls
Visit the Basilica Cistern and the extraordinary Hagia Sophia. View the city walls that turned back Attila the Hun. Tour Chora Church (subject to renovations) and, later, walk the district of Pera to see its beautiful buildings from many eras, and then visit a local coffeehouse and learn how coffee changed world culture.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Day 3: Istanbul / Palace Splendors
Explore Topkapi Palace and the Dolmabahçe Palace. Enjoy the option to ferry across the Bosphorus at sunset. Go to Kadikoy to roam its public market.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Day 4: Istanbul / Sinan’s Magnificent Legacy
Explore the dazzling Suleymaniye Mosque, created by master architect Sinan. Time permitting, stop by the Vefa Boza, a local culinary landmark. Visit Rustem Pasha Mosque and taste the town’s best baklava amid the mingled aromas of the Spice Bazaar. Continue to Istanbul’s fabled Grand Covered Bazaar, a world unto itself. Hop a tram and then ride a funicular to Taksim.
Hotel: Grand Hyatt Istanbul
Day 5: Cappadocia / “Fairy Chimneys” and Dervish Dances
Fly to Cappadocia to tour buildings carved from “fairy chimneys.” Explore Göreme Open Air Museum and privately visit the Dark Church. Later, attend a Whirling Dervish presentation for an energetic Spiritual Connection.
Hotel: Argos in Cappadocia
Day 6: Cappadocia / An Underground City
Enjoy the early-morning option to go hot air ballooning. Visit the underground city at Kaymakli. Stop for lunch with a local family. Tour a potter’s workshop and visit the Göreme Village Weavers Association for a lecture on rug weaving.
Hotel: Argos in Cappadocia
Day 7: Ankara / The Silk Road and Ataturk
Trace the ancient Silk Road on a drive to Ankara, where you visit a caravansaray. In Ankara, tour the Anatolian Civilizations Museum and stroll the Old Citadel and the Memorial of Ataturk, revered reformer of Turkey.
Hotel: Lugal, Ankara
Day 8: Izmir / Sojourn on the Aegean
Fly to Izmir and visit a local winery. Enjoy a country lunch and the region’s famous olive oil. Time permitting, stop by Clazomanae to see the world’s oldest olive oil press. Embark on a boat ride on the Aegean Sea.
Hotel: Renaissance Izmir
Day 9: Sardis & Tire / A Kingdom’s Currency
Explore Sardis and see the site of its mint. Behold the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, and then journey through olive groves and apricot orchards to Tire. Taste local treats: kofte for lunch and tea at a kiraathane (tea house).
Hotel: Renaissance Izmir
Day 10: Ephesus / Wonders of the Ages
Journey to the archaeological site of ancient Ephesus. Visit the Temple of Diana and the recently excavated Terrace Houses to view (by special permission) their mosaic floors and frescoed walls. Eat lunch at a country restaurant and meet the local couple that created a success story from their own kitchen. Tonight, enjoy your farewell dinner.
Hotel: Renaissance Izmir
Day 11: Depart Izmir
After breakfast, transfer to the airport and depart.
Departures & Rates
Rates
| Date | Fares From |
| 18Apr16 | US$5,225 |
| 30May16 | US$5,225 |
| 26Sep16 | US$5,225 |
| 10Oct16 | US$5,225 |
Fares are per person twin share in USD and are subject to availability and change without notice. Fares are based on lowest available and may differ at time of booking. Internal flights are in economy class but may be upgraded at an additional cost. For more information and full terms and conditions please contact one of our travel specialists.
*Rates are subject to availability and seasonality and may change without notice. Rates are based on two adults sharing. For solo travellers or single person occupancy rates or further information on terms and conditions, please contact our Travel Specialists at time of booking.
