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	Anatolian Civilizations Museum is populer tourist destination in Ankara a restored Ottoman caravanserai.
	Cappadocia is a region of exceptional interest, because of the fantastic and almost unreal character of its landscapes
	Sultanhan Caravanserai is the largest in Anatolia and located on the main road which once linked Konya to Persia via Kayseri, Sivas and Erzurum.
	Konya was the capital city of the Selcuk Empire and hometown of Mevlana, founder of Whirling Dervishes.
	Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi, the great philosopher and mystic poet of Islam was born in present day Afghanistan and came to Konya in 11th century.
	Pamukkale, a unique naturel site that has always been reputed for the healing powers of its calcite-laden hot springs
	Kuşadası is set in a superb gulf, on the site of a settlement founded by Ionians and identified as ancient Neapolis.
	Ephesus, made of stone and marble, is one of the most beautiful cities in Antiquity. Formely it was a flourishing port where the Royal Road from Sardis
	The ancient site of Pergamon (or Pergamum) is located in the Bakircay (Kaikos) river basin, 100 kilometers/ 62 miles north of Izmir.
	The ruins of ancient Assos lie within the village of Behramkale on a hill offering scenic views of the Biga Peninsula, Edremit Gulf and the nearby Greek island of Lesbos
	Ancient Troy is famous for the Trojan Horse from the times of an equally legendary couple: Helen and Paris.
	Gallipolii, legendary battle field of 1st World War.

Archaelogy & Art

TRK-221 2 Days Ankara-Cappadocia Tour

TRK-222 3 Days Ankara-Cappadocia Tour

TRK-223 3 Days Hattusas-Cappadocia-Ankara Tour

TRK-224 5 Days Turkey Highlights Tour

TRK-225 7 Days Turkey Classics Tour

7 Days Turkey Classics Tour

DAY 1 (Sunday)

In the morning visit to Anatolian Civilizations Museum (It is closed on Mondays) at which there are numerous remnants from different periods. Then visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Lunch. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake arrive in Cappadocia and overnight (L, D).

DAY 2 (Monday)

Full day excursion in Cappadocia with Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme, natural fortress in Uchisar, Zelve region and Avanos and shopping facilities. Overnight in Cappadocia (B, L, D).

DAY 3 (Tuesday)

Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Lunch. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic, proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. Drive to Pamukkale and overnight (B, L, D).

DAY 4 (Wednesday)

In the morning visit to the ancient Hierapolis with the Theatre, Apollo Temple and magnificent Necropolis, the graveyard. Then drive to Aphrodisias and lunch. Later visit to the ruins and the museum. Drive to Kusadasi and overnight (B, L, D)

DAY 5 (Thursday)

Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City (Hillside Houses are excluded), Virgin Mary’s House, Selcuk Ephesus Museum and St. John Church. Lunch in Selcuk and drive back to the hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi (B, L, D).

DAY 6 (Friday)

Early departure for Bergama and visit to the Asclepion and Acropol with the well preserved remains. Lunch and drive to Assos for a short visit to the village. Overnight in a simple hotel in Canakkale or at a simple but cosy hotel in Assos (B, L, D).

DAY 7 (Saturday)

After breakfast drive to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna. After visiting the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3000 years, drive to Canakkale and lunch. Thereafter sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel or airport (B, L).

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