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82 EUROPE›› TURKEY EASTERN TURKEY ADVENTURE CLASSIC › Exploring ancient mud brick cities › HIGHLIGHTS › › Bargaining in bazaars › › Tasting regional specialities › › Visiting the mysterious stone heads of Mount Nemrut WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Hotels (7 nts) TRANSPORT Private air-conditioned van, ferry, plane GROUP SIZE Max 15, avg 10 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS INCLUDED 7 breakfasts. Allow USD145-190 for meals not included. ITINERARY Istanbul Mount Nemrut Kahta 8 DAYS—ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL FROM $1149 IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: STANDARD PHYSICAL DEMAND: @ See back foldout. OPTIONAL MY OWN ROOM: $ TRIP CODE: ETET 359 ( Spectacular mosques, rustic Armenian churches and towering stone castles reward those willing to get off the beaten path. From ancient mud brick cities to exotic bazaars and the mysterious fallen stone heads at Nemrut Dagi, this 8-day trip is Turkey at its most fascinating. Travel to the land beneath the snow-capped peak of Mt Ararat, the legendary resting place of Noah's Ark, and immerse yourself in the magnificent sights and legendary hospitality of the people in this lesser known, and lesser travelled, region of Turkey. Kars Van TURKEY Mardin Sanli Urfa DAY 1 ISTANBUL Arrive at any time. DAY 2 KARS Fly to Kars and visit the pinkish stone ruins of Armenian cathedrals, homes, fortresses and palaces at nearby Ani, the former capital of the Armenian Empire. Opt to visit the Kars Castle for panoramic views of the city. (1B) DAY 3 VAN Visit Ishak Pasha Palace en route to Van, the cultural centre of the area's Kurdish majority. Option to visit the ruins of the Fortress of Van. (1B) DAYS 4-5 MARDIN Enjoy an Akdamar Island boat trip and church visit before exploring Hasankeyf. Orientation walk of Mardin including Ulu Mosque and a visit to Deyrul Zaferan Monastery. Option to visit a local hammam. (2B) DAY 6 MOUNT NEMRUT/KAHTA Visit the Karakus Tumulus (Women's Monument), Severan Roman bridge, and the site of ancient Arsameia at the giant burial monuments atop Mount Nemrut. (1B) DAY 7 SANLI URFA Visit beehive houses at Harran and enjoy a guided walk to Golbasi Park and the covered bazaar of Sanli Urfa, the supposed birthplace of Abraham and an important Islamic place of pilgrimage. (1B) DAY 8 ISTANBUL Return flight to Istanbul where our tour finishes on arrival. (1B) TRIP DATES ( START – FINISH ) Apr 20 – Apr 27 Aug 17 – Aug 24 May 18 – May 25 May 25 – Jun 01 Jun 11 – Jun 18 Sep 21 – Sep 28 Oct 05 – Oct 12 ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE ULTIMATE TURKEY: Combine this trip with an 'Absolute Turkey' tour to form the 'Ultimate Turkey' experience. See trip ETUT on page 81. Jul 06 – Jul 13 Jul 20 – Jul 27 Aug 03 – Aug 10 ANZAC DAY MEMORIAL TOUR › Witnessing the moving dawn service and accompanying memorials HIGHLIGHTS › › Exploring the ancient city of Troy › › › Relaxing in Ayvalik WHAT'S INCLUDED ACCOMMODATIONS Hotel (1 nt), sleeping bags on grandstand at ceremony site (1 nt) TRANSPORT Private bus, walking GROUP SIZE Max 15, avg 12 GROUP LEADER CEO throughout MEALS INCLUDED 2 breakfasts. Allow USD60-75 for meals not included. ITINERARY With symbolic links to the dawn landing at Gallipoli, stand in the morning breeze and pay respect to the fallen on ANZAC Day at a dawn vigil. This special 3-day trip takes you by private bus along the Dardanelles, from Istanbul to the memorial site commemorating the common sacrifice for all of the nations involved. This moving and affordable tour will also include visits to other important sites such as Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair and the war cemeteries, making your visit to Turkey a unique and beautiful experience. ANZAC Cove (Gallipoli NP) Istanbul Çanakkale/Troy TURKE Y DAY 1 ISTANBUL Depart Istanbul at 8am. Afternoon tour of the battlefields, cemeteries and other important sites. DAY 2 TROY/CANAKKALE Morning visit to Troy with free time in the afternoon. Evening departure to Gallipoli ceremony site. (1B) DAY 3 ISTANBUL ANZAC Day Dawn Service. Option to attend Australian, New Zealand and Turkish morning memorial services. Transfer back to Istanbul where tour finishes upon arrival late evening. (1B) TRIP DATES One special departure on April 23, 2013. ADD TO YOUR EXPERIENCE THE BEST OF TURKEY: Why not see more of this beautiful country on our 'Best of Turkey' adventure? See trip ETBT on page 80. Dates and prices are subject to change. For booking, availability, and detailed itineraries, consult your travel agent or check online. $249 TRIP CODE: ETAD IS THIS TRIP FOR ME? TYPE: GROUP SERVICE LEVEL: BASIC PHYSICAL DEMAND: @ ( CLASSIC See back foldout. 3 DAYS—ISTANBUL TO ISTANBUL FROM