REGULAR COACH TOURS FROM ANKARA-BTCATC

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1 REGULAR COACH TOURS FROM ANKARA-BTCATC 1) ANTT20 (NEW) (5 DAYS / SPLENDOURS OF TURKEY TOUR ending in Antalya) : (OPERATES ON SUNDAYS FROM 03 JULY ON) (FOR MINIMUM 02 GUESTS) Day 01 (Sun) Arrive in Ankara Airport and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia and overnight (L, D) Day 02 (Mon) Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B, L, D) 1

2 Day 03 (Tue) Depart for Antalya. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Antalya and overnight (B, L, D). Day 04 (Wed) Departure in the morning and visit to Perge, the place where most of the statues that are on display in Antalya Museum were unearthed and then proceed to Aspendos that bears one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Anatolia. At leisure in the afternoon (B, L, D). Day 05 (Thu) After breakfast transfer to the airport in Antalya (B) Departure Days : Sundays (Due the winter conditions this tour does not operate between Dec 19 - March 12) Minimum 2 participants Duration : 5 days 4 nights Highlights : Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya Status : Regular Hotels : Cappadocia Antalya : Dilek Kaya Hotel & SPA (S Class / HB) or similar : Crown Plaza Hotel (5* / HB) or similar Includes : 4-night accommodation on HB basis, English speaking guide, transportation, 2

3 lunch, entrance fees parking and local taxes, transfers to/from the airport Remark : This tour s REGULAR price is valid only when the above named hotels are booked through us. If other hotels of your choice are booked at your end no discount is to be made as such costs will be offset by the extra hotel transfer services to be carried out by us 2) ANTT22 (NEW) (7 DAYS / SPLENDOURS OF TURKEY TOUR ending in Kusadasi & Izmir) : (OPERATES ON SUNDAYS FROM 03 JULY ON) (FOR MINIMUM 02 GUESTS) Day 01 (Sun) Arrive in Ankara Airport and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Then continue on to Cappadocia and overnight (L, D) Day 02 (Mon) Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating 3

4 back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B, L, D) Day 03 (Tue) Depart for Antalya. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Antalya and overnight (B, L, D). Day 04 (Wed) Departure in the morning and visit to Perge, the place where most of the statues that are on display in Antalya Museum were unearthed and then proceed to Aspendos that bears one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Anatolia. At leisure in the afternoon (B, L, D). Day 05 (Thu) Drive to Pamukkale to visit the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery "Necropolis", the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths and the Roman Theatre. Overnight Pamukkale (B, L, D). Day 06 (Fri) Depart to tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop's Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight (B, L, D). Day 07 (Sat) Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City, impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance 4

5 requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Church of St. John. Time for shopping. Transfer to Kusadasi or Izmir airport. End of our services (B, L). * We recommend booking the return flights around 17:30-18:00 from Izmir Departure Days : Sundays (Due the winter conditions this tour does not operate between Dec 19 - March 12) Minimum 2 participants Duration : 7 days 6 nights Highlights : Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus Status : Regular Hotels : Cappadocia Antalya Pamukkale Kusadasi : Dilek Kaya Hotel & SPA (S Class / HB) or similar : Crown Plaza Hotel (5* / HB) or similar : Pam Thermal Hotel (5* / HB) or similar : Carina Hotel (Boutique / HB) or similar Carina Hotel is a recommended boutique hotel by TripAdvisor Includes : 6-night accommodation on HB basis, 5

6 English speaking guide, transportation, lunch, entrance fees parking and local taxes, transfers to/from the airport Remarks : This tour s REGULAR price is valid only when the above named hotels are booked through us. If other hotels of your choice are booked at your end no discount is to be made as such costs will be offset by the extra hotel transfer services to be carried out by us 3) AN-14 (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS ANKARA & CAPPADOCIA TOUR) : (OPERATES ON SUNDAYS / FOR MINIMUM 02 GUESTS) DAY 1 : ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA (L, D) Arrival in Ankara and the tour starts with the visit of the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. The Ataturk Mausoleum is the next stop. Lunch will be taken in Ankara and drive to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Capppadocia. DAY 2 : CAPPADOCIA (B, L, D) Departure from the hotel. Visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairychimneys. 6

7 Drive to Pasabagi (Monk s valley) to see the most interesting mushroomshaped pinnacles. In the afternoon, visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years and then to Kaymakli Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Shopping time for the well-known merits of the area before returning to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel. DAY 3 : CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI / ISTANBUL (B) After breakfast departure from the hotel and transfer to the airport in Kayseri. Upon arrival to Istanbul, transfer from Ataturk Airport (on the European side) to the hotel. DOMESTIC FLIGHT EXCLUDED. INCLUDES : * Accomodation at the following or similar hotel on HB basis. - Cappadocia Dinler Hotel (5*) * Transportation by deluxe A/C coaches. * Lunches as mentioned in the itinerary. * All entrance fees as per the itinerary. REGULAR DEPARTURE DAY : Sundays 7

8 4) AN-15 (3 DAYS / 2 NIGHTS KAYSERI & CAPPADOCIA TOUR) : (OPERATES DAILY / FOR MINIMUM 02 GUESTS) DAY 1 KAYSERI / CAPPADOCIA (L, D) Arrive in Kayseri Airport and visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk s valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 2 CAPPADOCIA (B, L, D) Departure from the hotel. Tour with hike through the Rose valley with visits to the churches. Afterwards visit to the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons valley and then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 3 CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI (B) After breakfast transfer to Kayseri airport. DOMESTIC FLIGHT EXCLUDED. INCLUDES : * Accomodation at the following or similar hotel on HB basis. - Cappadocia Dinler Hotel (5*) 8

9 * Transportation by deluxe A/C coaches. * Lunches as mentioned in the itinerary. * All entrance fees as per the itinerary. REGULAR DEPARTURE DAY : Daily 5) AN-16 (2 DAYS / 1 NIGHT KAYSERI & CAPPADOCIA TOUR) : (OPERATES DAILY / FOR MINIMUM 02 GUESTS) DAY 1 KAYSERI / CAPPADOCIA (L, D) Arrive in Kayseri Airport and visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk s valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 2 CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI (B, L) Departure from the hotel. Tour with hike through the Rose valley with visits to the churches. Afterwards visit to the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons valley and then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. Transfer to the airport in Kayseri and end of our services. 9

10 DOMESTIC FLIGHT EXCLUDED. INCLUDES : * Accomodation at the following or similar hotel on HB basis. - Cappadocia Dinler Hotel (5*) * Transportation by deluxe A/C coaches. * Lunches as mentioned in the itinerary. * All entrance fees as per the itinerary. REGULAR DEPARTURE DAY : Daily 10