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| Days 1 - 3 Istanbul |
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Explore the fascinating sights of one of the most impressive cultural cities in Europe. Visit Dolmabahçe Palace, the ancient Roman Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, the underground Basilica Cistern, Saint Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Cruise the Bosphorus and browse the famous Grand Covered Bazaar. |
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| Days 4 & 5 Cappadocia |
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| Fly to Kayseri, the gateway to Cappadocia and its magical lunar-like landscape. See the rock-carved homes, churches and monasteries, many with beautiful painted frescoes. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City.. |
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| Days 6 & 7 Antalya |
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Fly to Kayseri, the gateway to Cappadocia and its magical lunar-like landscape. See the rock-carved homes, churches and monasteries, many with beautiful painted frescoes. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City.. |
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| Days 8 & 9 Kalkan & Fethiye |
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Visit the historic town of Kalkan on the beautiful Lycian Coast with its famous white-washed houses. Visit the splendid ruins of Xanthos and Letoon, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the Hellenistic theatre from the old city of Telmessos upon which Fethiye was built. |
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| Days 10 & 11 Bodrum |
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| Visit the famous yachting harbor of Gocek and the 15th-century Crusader castle in Bodrum. Explore the site of the Mausoleum of Mausolus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. |
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| Day 12 Aphrodisias & Izmir |
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Drive to Aphrodisias, named for Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of love. Visit the well-preserved stadium, the Agora and the Theatre. |
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| Day 13 Ephesus |
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EDiscover the many treasures of ancient Ephesus on your full day excursion. See the “House of Virgin Mary” and the Basilica of St. John. Browse the Archaeological Museum and admire the Isa Bey Mosque in Seldjuk before returning to Izmir. |
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| Days 14 & 15 Istanbul and homeward bound |
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Depart the Aegean coast by air to Istanbul and your flight home. |
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