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Day 1
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USA/Istanbul, Turkey:
Depart from JFK Airport on board Turkish Airways non-stop to Istanbul. Overnight on board the plane. |
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Day 2
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Istanbul:
Arrive Istanbul where you will be met at the airport by an HLO representative who will assist you through customs formalities and the transfer you to your hotel. Afternoon walking tour of the city of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Museum, the Yerebaton Cistern and the Blue Mosque. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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Day 3
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Istanbul:
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Bosphorus tour: a short visit of an Egyptian Bazaar Spice Market and cruise along the Bosphorus by private boat. Afternoon return to Istanbul and visit Topkapi Palace. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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Day 4
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Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia:
After breakfast at your hotel, transfer to the airport to fly to Ankara. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and the Museum of the Ancient Civilizations of Anatolia. This afternoon proceed to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Cappadocia. |
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Day 5
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Cappadocia:
Full day tour of the Cappadocia region. Visit the open air Museum of Goreme, the pottery village of Avanos, Cavusin and the underground city of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. Overnight in Cappadocia. |
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Day 6
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Cappadocia / Marmaris:
Full day driving with a very early morning departure for Marmaris via Konya. (No visit enroute - rest/food stops only). Arrive in Marmaris for dinner. Overnight Marmaris.
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Day 7
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Marmaris - Blue Cruise:
AM embarkation. Cruise the Mediterranean Sea. |
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Day 8
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Blue Cruise :
Cruise the Mediterranean Sea. |
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Day 9
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Blue Cruise:
Cruise the Mediterranean Sea. |
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Day 10
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Blue Cruise - Bodrum:
Disembarkation and transfer to your hotel. Day at leisure to explore. Overnight in Bodrum. |
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Day 11
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Bodrum / Kusadasi:
After breakfast at your hotel depart for Kusadasi where you will visit Ephesus, the House of Virgin and the Basilica of St. John enroute. Arrive Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. Overnight in Kusadasi. |
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Day 12
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Kusadasi / Izmir / Istanbul / USA:
After breakfast transfer to Izmir airport to board your flight to Istanbul to connect with your departure flight to the USA! WELCOME BACK! |