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EUROPE › TURKEY SELLER TOP 79 ABSOLUTE TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS › Discovering historic cities and exploring the ancient ruins of Ephesus › Marvelling at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia › Enjoying dinner in a local family home › Relaxing on an overnight boat trip › Staying in a local village WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (12 nts), simple village homestay (1 nt), boat (1 nt, multi-share, Nov-March spent in a hotel) TRANSPORT Private air-con van, boat GROUP SIZE Max 15, avg 10 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS INCLUDED 13 breakfasts, 3 dinners. Allow USD285-375 for meals not included. ITINERARY This comprehensive tour of Turkey combines history and beaches, man-made wonders and natural phenomena, as well as a vibrant and welcoming culture. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the amazing white cliff waterfalls of Pamukkale to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local CEOs will show you the region's hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe. DAY 1 ISTANBUL Arrive at any time. DAY 2 ISTANBUL/ANKARA Istanbul city orientation walk, transfer to the Turkish capital of Ankara. (1B) DAYS 3-5 CAPPADOCIA Enjoy a home-cooked dinner with a local family. Option to visit the Göreme Open Air Museum and hike in the Rose Valley. (2B,1D) DAY 6 KONYA/VILLAGE STAY Explore one of the many underground cities in the region. Explore Konya before spending the night in a local Turkish village. (1B,1D) DAY 7 ANTALYA Explore the lovely seaside town of Antalya. (1B) DAY 8 UÇAGIZ/AEGEAN SEA Enjoy a freshly cooked dinner before sleeping aboard our boat under the stars of the Aegean Sea. (1B,1D) DAY 9 KAS Enjoy morning swimming and relaxing, transfer to Kas. (1B) DAY 10 PAMUKKALE Guided walk of ancient city of Hierapolis and Pamukkale. (1B) DAY 11 SELÇUK Explore ancient Ephesus. Optional visits to the Ephesus Museum, St John's Basilica and the mosque of Isa Bey, as well as the nearby picturesque village of Sirence. (1B) DAY 12 AYVALIK Spend the night in a converted Ottoman mansion. Optional boat trips and visits to swimming beaches. (1B) DAY 13 TROY/ÇANAKKALE Visit to the ancient city of Troy. (1B) DAY 14 GALLIPOLI/ISTANBUL Guided tour of Gallipoli, including ANZAC Cove, the war cemeteries and Lone Pine. (1B) DAY 15 ISTANBUL Depart at any time. (1B) TRIP DATES Typically departs every Sunday April–October, also Wednesday 2–4 times per month May–June & September. ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE CAPPADOCIA BALLOON RIDE: See the seemingly hand-painted landscapes of Cappadocia as they deserve to be seen—from the air aboard a hot air balloon. See trip TETTPB online. ULTIMATE TURKEY: Add Eastern Turkey to your travels for the 'Ultimate Turkey' adventure. See trip ETUT on page 81. Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. Selçuk CLASSIC See back foldout. 15 DAYS—ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL FROM $1799 IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: @ Istanbul Çanakkale/Troy Gallipoli Ayvalik TURKE Y Pamukkale Kas Uçagiz Antalya Konya Homestay Cappadocia OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ TRIP CODE: ETAT 399 (