Treasures of The Ottoman Empire
Troy Edition

The best value in private touring of Istanbul and Turkey including Troy in 9 days

Tour operates Daily : Choose your own dates : year round
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Cappadocia

Add a Gulet Cruise : Start in Dalaman and on to Antalya

Day 1- ISTANBUL - Daily - Year Round - Choose your own date
Our staff meets your flight , or cruise line ( Oceania Cruises , Princess Cruises , Crystal Cruises or other Mediterranean cruises ), and escorts you to your hotel.

DAY 2 -- ISTANBUL (BL)
We dive right into this fascinating city with visits to its top sights: Topkapi, the palace of the Sultans for centuries; Hagia Sophia, the greatest church in Christendom for a thousand years; the Blue Mosque, with its exquisite blue tiles; lunch is included at a local restaurant.

DAY 3-- Kayseri / CAPPADOCIA (BLD)
Morning flight to Kayseri , continue to Sultanhani , the Seljuk Turkish Caravanserai before making the drive to Biblical Cappadocia and our hotel: Perisia or similar .

DAY 4 -- CAPPADOCIA (BLD)
We explore the "Moonscape" of Cappadocia, visiting the painted churches in the Goereme and Zelve Valleys, the rock hewn dwellings in Ortahisar, the pottery making center of Avanos and the incredible underground city of Kaymakl or Derinkuyu.

DAY 5 -- IZMIR (BLD)
Early morning drive to Kayseri for your flight to Izmir ( Via Istanbul) , upon arrival we proceed to your hotel, remainder of the day at leisure, your hotel: Kaya Prestige or similar.

DAY 6 - EPHESUS, the HOUSE OF THE VIRGIN MARY & IZMIR (BLD)
The miraculously revealed House of the Virgin Mary is our first stop, after which we tour Ephesus, the capital of Roman Asia Minor, and the Basilica of St. John, said to mark his tomb. Ephesus is where Mary spent her last days. The Church of the Virgin Mary built in the early days of Christianity , Ephesus was the seat of the Council of Ephesus ( If you are interested in visiting the Council of Ephesus, please let's know in advance.

Here at the great Amphitheater in Ephesus the rioters cried against St. Paul " Great is the Diana of Ephesians" .
Lunch is included at a local restaurant. Then drive to Izmir, Smyrna past fields of potatoes and tobacco, and orchards of figs, to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

DAY 7 - TROY, PERGAMON and the SATAN's THRONE & DARDANELLES (BLD)

Driving north along the Aegean coast, we come to Bergama (ancient Pergamon where the Satan's Throne was ) and ascend its lofty acropolis, followed by a tour of the Asclepion, one of the world's first medical and ancient healing centers.Our drive to & through Troy ends with the thrill of standing atop the ancient walls where beautiful Helen once stood, where the Trojan Horse brought victory for the invading Achaeans 3300 years ago. We return to Istanbul along the fertile shores of the Sea of Marmara. After lunch at a local restaurant , we continue northward along the coast to Çanakkale, on the Dardanelle. Buyuk Truva Hotel or similar

DAY 8 - TROY & MARMARA COAST (BL)
The short drive to Troy ends with the thrill of standing atop the ancient walls where beautiful Helen once stood, where the Trojan Horse brought victory for the invading Achaeans 3300 years ago. We return to Istanbul along the fertile shores of the Sea of Marmara.

DAY 9 -- DEPARTURE (B)
We escort you to the airport for your flight home. Bon Voyage

RATES (per person)

In Triple occupancy	US$ 2840.00
In Double occupancy	US$ 2980.00
In Single occupancy	US$ 4130.00

YOUR TOUR INCLUDES

• First-class (4-star) hotel accommodation, including all taxes (you may upgrade to Deluxe and Heritage hotels if you wish--please ask us for the rates)
• Continental or buffet breakfast daily, plus set-menu lunch (L), dinner D) as shown in the itinerary .
• Fully escorted, guided sightseeing, including all admissions fees
• All transfers
  
• Lonely Planet guidebook
• Domestic train & air fare within Turkey

Rate doesn't include :

• International air fare.
• Tips
• Visa Fee : $20 in cash upon arrival, for US citizens, or $45 for Canadians, or from any of the Turkish Consulates
• Trip/travel insurance

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Sample hotels (or similar 4 star - first class hotels)
Istanbul : Senator , Aygun Plaza .

Cappadocia : Perissia.
Izmir : Kaya Prestige

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