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GIFT FROM MOTHER NATURE
 Day
1: New York / Istanbul
We take our overnight flight from JFK-New York to Istanbul. Meals
and beverages served on board.
 Day 2: Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul Ataturk Airport. After clearing the customs, we meet our tour guide at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Rest of the day at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul. (D)
 Day
3: Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, we will start our full day Istanbul
tour. Istanbul is the only city in the world that bridges Europe and
Asia, and we will explore some of Istanbul's many treasures that
bridge the past and present. Our first stop will be the ancient
Hippodrome, where chariot races and athletic events took place during
the Roman Period. Next, visit Istanbul's most famous treasure - the
Blue Mosque, named for the beautiful Iznik tiles which give the mosque
its interior color, and the Museum of Hagia Sophia, a Christian
cathedral built in 536 AD. Later, to the Topkapi Palace, home of the
Ottoman sultans. After lunch, we will visit the Mosque of Suleiman the
Magnificent, built at the peak of the Ottoman Empire and decorated
with baroque paintings. At the end of the tour we will have an
opportunity to shop in the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest
covered market places in the world. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)(L)(D)
 Day 4: Istanbul
This morning we will take a Cruise on the Bosporus the winding strait that separates Europe from Asia. Enjoy the view of the old wooden villas, marble palaces and the ancient fortresses. You will have
a chance to explore the city on your own for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)(L)
 Day 5: Istanbul / Kayseri / Cappadocia
Today after early breakfast at the hotel we will take a flight to Kayseri. After arrival we will drive to Cappadocia, and our first stop will be Dervent Valley, where the elements have eroded the stone into peaks, cones and obelisks called fairy chimneys. Pasabagi, the three-capped chimney in the middle of valley was the retreat to the monk Simeon. Visit Avanos and experience pottery making. After Lunch, we will drive to Goreme National Park an open-air museum with its Byzantine churches carved into cliffs with its colorful frescoes dating back to the 7th century. Today our last stop will be the Citadel of Uchisar
and Pigeon Valley. Overnight in Cappadocia.(B)(L)(D)
 Day 6: Cappadocia
Full day tour in Cappadocia. Today our first stop is Derinkuyu. This is an underground city carved into soft rocks resembling a huge labyrinth of tunnels, rooms, kitchens, wine cellars and passageways. A huge chimney ventilates this 8-levelled dwelling, which was used by early Christians to hide from Roman and Byzantine persecutors. Continue to Kizilcukur Valley and Cavusin. After lunch, visit the Ortahisar Valley. We will transfer to Kayseri for a flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)(L)(D)
 Day 7: Istanbul
Today is our free day to enjoy Istanbul. There will
be an optional Turkish night to enjoy our last night in Turkey. (B)(D)
 Day 8: Istanbul / New York
Today after breakfast in the hotel we transport to the airport and begin our journey home. We take with us new friendships, memories and inspiration to last a lifetime. (B)
Tour Includes:
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7 Nights in 4/5 star hotels
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5 Dinners, 4 Lunches and 6 Breakfasts
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Ground transportation by A/C buses or
minivans depending on the size of the group
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Site seeing as indicated in the
itinerary with English speaking guide throughout the tour
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All entrance fees to museums
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Hotel taxes, service charges, and
baggage handling
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International airfare from New York to
Istanbul
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Bilingual Elegant Adventure tour leader
throughout the tour
Price:
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Double occupancy per person price: $2,850. Airport taxes
$200-$450 not included in the price.
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