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T U R KE Y, G R E E C E , M O R O C C O , U Z B E K I S TA N

K A Z A K H S TA N , K Y R G Y Z S TA N , T U R K M E N I S TA N

2015

Maiden's Tower, Istanbul

The guided tour specialist since 1986

Dear Fellow Travelers,

We would like to take this opportunity to thank our former

guests for eliciting continual improvements in our

services. To our prospective travelers, we offer you twenty

eight years of guided tours expertise.

Our groups are led by certified professionals who have

extensive knowledge of the country's history and

treasures. We guarantee our departures and provide tours

which encompass all highlights at no additional cost.

In light of the demands from industry enthusiasts, we are

happy to announce our new Morocco destination. Our tour

has a vast coverage of the country with unique inclusions.

Also, the great response to our Uzbekistan tour has

inspired us to add three neighboring destinations along

the historic Silk Road.

As a reminder: in addition to group tours, we prepare

proposals for all interest groups, as well as custom made

itineraries for honeymooners and families.

Sincerely,

Ezel SuselVice President

Pacha Tours Int’l., Inc.

For up-to-date informationplease visit www.PachaTours.com

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Welcome. . .

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Turkey Pages

General information on guided tours 4-5

Fairyland (New year’s eve) 6

Fairyland (Winter 2014-2015) 7

Golden Triangle (New year’s eve) 8-9

Golden Triangle (Winter 2014-2015) 10-11

Turkish Delight 12-13

Istanbul & Cappadocia 14-15

Pacha Express 16-17

Turkish Marvels 18-19

Istanbul Mini Tour 21

Cappadocia Mini Tour 23

Istanbul Excursions 24-25

Ephesus Excursions 26-27

Gulet Boat Cruise 28-29

Turkey+Greece Pages

Charms of Turkey & Greece 30-31

Essential Turkey & Greece 32-33

Louis Olympia deck plan 34

Louise Cristal deck plan 35

Island Hopping 36

Inland Greece 37

Morocco Pages

Moroccan Wonders 38-39

Central Asia Pages

Grand Tour of Central Asia 40-43

Uzbekistan 44-45

Kazakhstan 46-47

Kyrgyzstan 48

Turkmenistan 49

and more... Pages

Why Honeymoon in Turkey? 50-51

Private tours 52-53

In The Steps of St. Paul 54-55

Useful Information for countries 56-58

Terms and Conditions 59

Index

Turkish Airlines has daily nonstop flightsfrom New York, Los Angeles, Houston,

Washington DC, Chicago, Boston to Istanbulstarting from $700 including taxes.

Daily nonstop flights to Istanbul...

Guides:• Pacha Tours emphasizes that the mostimportant element of any trip is the guide.Well-educated and fluent in English, ourguides are meticulously selected for theirknowledge and enthusiasm.

Effective assistance in the country:• Our assistance services are available 24hours a day to provide rapid and efficientassistance for any situation that may arisewhile traveling. We are committed to seeingour guests return home completelysatisfied.

Guaranteed departures:• Most of our departures are guaranteed.Our group size can range according to thetour and departure dates.

Entrance fees:• Tour prices include entrance fees to themuseums and sites mentioned in theitinerary. This does not include theadditional fees for photography or videocameras.

Price guarantee:• All land rates are guaranteed as perrelated clauses in this brochure.

Tour itinerary:• The order of the itinerary is subject tochange due to traffic, weather and/orextenuating circumstances. Pleaseremember "tolerance" is the key toenjoying your tour. Guides will only alter thetour when it is in your best interest. Pacha Tours constantly strives to improvethe tour itineraries/features. If suchimprovements can't be made or unforeseencircumstances beyond our control incurchanges necessary, we reserve the right toalter itineraries and/or substitute hotels. At certain peak periods duplicatedepartures may operate, in such case thehotel names may vary from those stated onthe itinerary. We try hard to provide thesame hotels as advertised. However, if forreasons beyond our control, we need tochange hotels, we will do our best toprovide an alternative of the same standardor higher.

G e n e r a l I n f o r m a t i o n

Complimentary airport transfers:• Escorted tours participants are entitled toairport transfers at stated airports on thescheduled day of tour arrival and departure(exclude pre /post extension) at hours 7 amto 10 pm local time. If your international flight arrangementsare done through Pacha Tours, yourarrival&departure transfers at statedairports are complimentary regardless ofthe time of your flight.

If Pacha Tours is not making your flightarrangements, please provide us with yourflight information at the time of booking. If arrival airport transfer is included: YourPacha Tours Representative will meet youafter you clear customs at your finaldestination (the city where your tour starts),and will be holding a "Pacha Tours" sign. If airport transfers are not included in yourpackage: You will need to take a taxi orpublic transportation to get to the city &your hotel. Please be sure to have enoughlocal currency with you to pay taxi or publictransportation.

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What to expect from others:• Group touring provides the unique chanceto meet people with similar interests in aforeign setting. At the same time, itnecessitates certain compromises inpersonal expectations. Tolerance is the keyto enjoy a group tour. Pacha Tours cannotaccommodate special requests. Any participants who require personalassistance should be accompanied by aresponsible caregiver who can provide thenecessary help.

Immunizations:• Currently, no immunizations are requiredfor any of the countries listed in ourbrochure. Please check with your doctor forimmunization requirements closer to thetime of travel.

Clothing:• Comfortable, casual clothes and sensiblewalking shoes or sneakers are advised.Please observe the proper respect for anyplace of worship you enter by not wearingshorts or sleeveless shirts.

Electricity:• In all the countries we provide tours forthis year, the electrical current is 220V with50 Hz, and two round prongs. You will need adapters/transformers to useyour electrical appliances.

Shopping:• Please consult your guide for the bestplaces to shop. Each country and region hasits unique “best buys” and souvenirs.During the tour, you will have adequatetime for shopping.

Gratuities and tips:• Tour guides and drivers expect to beappreciated at the end of the tour. Please consult with your agent for theadequate tipping amounts. If you are traveling alone or as a couplewith a private guide and driver, higher ratesare expected.

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Rooming arrangements:• Tour prices are based upon two peoplesharing a room with private facilities. A limited number of single rooms areavailable at an additional single supplementrate. However, single rooms are oftensmaller and may not be as well located.

Meals:• Included meals are indicated on youritinerary as: (B) Breakfast, (L) Lunch, and(D) Dinner. Usually breakfasts and dinners are buffetstyle, and lunch is typically at a localrestaurant close to the sites. Please be aware most of the meals inTurkey include meat (mainly beef), but fruitand vegetable options are abundant.However, unless specifically indicated,other beverages and water are not. We do not recommend drinking tap water.

Internet:• Most hotels have wireless access either inlobby or rooms, but in rural areasconnectivity may be limited. CA

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$ 990

PRICES PER PERSON: (in US Dollars)

In double occupancy: $ 990

Single supplement: $ 400

PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide.• Transportation in air-conditioned

vehicles.• All transfers from/to Istanbul Ataturk

Airport• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Meals according to the itinerary. • Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels.• Porterage at the hotels.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International and domestic flights• Travel Insurance • Visa fee• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver

HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Ramada Grand Bazar 4• Cappadocia: Perissia 5

per person in double occupancy

29 December – Monday: Arrival inIstanbul / Upon arrival, meet with ourrepresentative; transfer to your hotel.

30 December – Tuesday: Istanbul Day at leisure. Possibility to attend optional

tours to Hagia Sophia or DolmabahcePalace. MEAL: B

31 December – Wednesday: Istanbul In the morning, visit the Topkapi Palace, theresidence of the Ottoman sultans betweenthe end of the 15th and the first half of the19th centuries, with its treasures andterraces overlooking the Marmara Sea, theBosphorus and the Golden Horn. Lunch. In the afternoon, visit the Blue Mosque,recognizable from its six minarets, builtbetween 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet Iand the Hippodrome where political,cultural, and sports activities took placeduring Roman, Byzantine, and Ottomantimes. You will end the day at the historicalGrand Bazaar. Lunch during the visits.Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BL

1 January – Thursday: Istanbul >Cappadocia / Morning at leisure. In theafternoon, transfer to the airport to fly toKayseri by TK2014 at 05:25 pm. Uponarrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner andovernight in Cappadocia. MEALS: BD

2 January – Friday: Cappadocia Early in the morning, possibility to

participate in a Hot Air Balloon Ride overthe magnificent landscape of Cappadocia .After breakfast, a full day tour to exploreCappadocia. Visit the Goreme Valley, anopen-air museum with rock-cut churches(7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblicalfrescoes. Learn about the arts and crafts ofrural Turkey at a handicraft center, andattend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the UndergroundCity, a multi-level labyrinth for protectionduring invasions and the Avcilar Valley andthe Kiliclar Valley with their old cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photo stopsat Uchisar and Pigeon Valley, the best vistapoints on the way to the hotel. (possibility ofan optional dinner show with folkloricdances). MEALS: BLD

3 January – Saturday: Cappadocia (lighttrekking) / After breakfast, depart thehotel for the discovery of beautiful valleys.Today is dedicated to light trekking, easyand accessible to all. The walk starts nearthe village of Goreme and then continues ina small canyon, surrounded by wonderfullandscapes. Lunch during the visits. Dinnerand overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

4 January – Sunday: DepartureBreakfast and transfer to the airport.MEAL: B

DEPARTURE DATE (Arrival in Istanbul)

29 December, 2014

Fairyland6 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

* minimum 2 people required.

NEW YEAR’S EVE IN TURKEY

Istanbul

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Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival, meet with our representative;transfer to your hotel. Dinner is on your ownand overnight at hotel.

Day 2 – Monday: Istanbul In the morning,visit the Topkapi Palace, the residence ofthe Ottoman sultans between the end of the15th and the first half of the 19th centuries,with its treasures and terraces overlookingthe Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and theGolden Horn. In the afternoon, visit the BlueMosque, recognizable from its six minarets,built between 1609 and 1616 for SultanAhmet I and the Hippodrome wherepolitical, cultural, and sports activities tookplace during Roman, Byzantine, andOttoman times. You will end the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar. Lunch during thevisits. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Tuesday: Istanbul Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. MEAL: B

Day 4 – Wednesday: Istanbul >Cappadocia / Morning at leisure. In theafternoon, transfer to the airport to fly toKayseri by TK2014 at 05.25 pm. Upon arrival,transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnightin Cappadocia. MEALS: BDPossibility to attend in an optional HagiaSophia / cruise on the Bosphorus tour.

Day 5 – Thursday: Cappadocia / Early inthe morning, possibility to participate in aHot Air Balloon Ride over the magnificent

landscape of Cappadocia. After breakfast, afull day tour to explore Cappadocia. Visitthe Goreme Valley, an open-air museumwith rock-cut churches (7th-13th centuries)adorned with biblical frescoes. Learn aboutthe arts and crafts of rural Turkey at ahandicraft center, and attend a lecture onTurkish hand-made rugs. Drive back tohotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit theUnderground City, a multi-level labyrinthfor protection during invasions, the AvcilarValley and the Kiliclar Valley with their oldcave-dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photostops at Uchisar and Pigeon Valley, bestvista points on the way to the hotel. Dinnerand overnight at hotel. (possibility of anoptional dinner show with folkloric dances) MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Friday: Cappadocia (lighttrekking) / After breakfast, depart thehotel for the discovery of beautiful valleys.Today is dedicated to a light trekking, easyand accessible to all: the walk starts nearthe village of Goreme and then continues ina small canyon, surrounded by wonderfullandscapes. Lunch during the visits. Dinnerand overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Saturday: Departure / Breakfastand transfer to the airport. MEAL: B

HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Ramada Grand Bazar 4• Cappadocia: Perissia 5

Fairyland6 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

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$ 660










In double occupancy:

Single supplement:

Cappadocia

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December

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PRICES PER PERSON (in US Dollars)

$ 660

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Golden Triangle7 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

29 December – Monday: Arrival inIstanbul / Upon arrival, meet with ourrepresentative; transfer to your hotel.

30 December – Tuesday: Istanbul Day at leisure. Overnight at hotel. MEAL: BPossibility to attend in an optional tour toDolmabahce Palace & Asian side.

31 December – Wednesday: IstanbulIn the morning, visit the Topkapi Palace,the residence of the Ottoman sultansbetween the end of the 15th and the firsthalf of the 19th centuries, with itstreasures and terraces overlooking theMarmara Sea, the Bosphorus and theGolden Horn. Lunch. In the afternoon, visitthe Blue Mosque, recognizable from its sixminarets, built between 1609 and 1616 forSultan Ahmet I and the Hippodrome wherepolitical, cultural, and sports activities tookplace during Roman, Byzantine, andOttoman times. You will end the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar. Lunch during thevisits. Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BL

1 January – Thursday: Istanbul >Cappadocia / Morning at leisure. Possibility to attend in an optional HagiaSophia/ cruise on the Bosphorus tour.In the afternoon, transfer to the airport tofly to Kayseri by TK2014 at 05:25 pm. Upon

arrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner andovernight in Cappadocia. MEALS: BD

2 January – Friday: Cappadocia Early in the morning, possibility toparticipate in a Hot Air Balloon Ride overthe magnificent landscape of Cappadocia After breakfast, a full day tour to exploreCappadocia. Visit the Goreme Valley, anopen-air museum with rock-cut churches(7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblicalfrescoes. Learn about the arts and crafts ofrural Turkey at a handicraft center, andattend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to the hotel for lunch. In the afternoon, visit the UndergroundCity, a multi-level labyrinth for protectionduring invasions and the Avcilar Valley andthe Kiliclar Valley with their old cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photo stopsat Uchisar and Pigeon Valley, the best vistapoints on the way to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel. (possibility of

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NEW YEAR’S EVE IN TURKEY

$ 1,390






PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International and domestic flights• Travel Insurance• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver• Visa fee


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an optional dinner show with folkloricdances. MEALS: BLD

3 January – Saturday: Cappadocia > Izmir> Kusadasi / Early in the morning,transfer to the airport for the flight toIzmir. Upon arrival, transfer to Selcuk forlunch. In the afternoon, discovery ofanother World Heritage: Ephesus. The sitetoday is one of the best places of the worldto visualize an ancient Roman city: Explorethe Marble Street, Agora, Odeon, andTheater, as well as the Fountain of Trajan,the Temple of Hadrian, and the Library ofCelsius. Then visit the House of the VirginMary. You will end the day by a minifashion-show which lets you appreciateleather production in Turkey. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

4 January – Sunday: Kusadasi >Pamukkale > Istanbul / After breakfast,depart for Pamukkale. Following lunch,

visit Pamukkale the "Cotton Castle", anantique spa, Hierapolis -still in use today,with the white water terraces oflimestone deposits by the thermal watersthrough the ages -its’ an unreallandscape. The necropolis,-the antiquecemetery, here is one of the largest ofour day from the ancient world. Transferto Denizli airport for flight TK 2579 toIstanbul at 6:55 pm. Meet upon arrivaland transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.MEALS: BL

5 January – Monday: DepartureBreakfast and transfer to the airport. MEALS: B

HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Ramada Grand Bazar 4• Cappadocia: Perissia 5• Kusadası: Korumar 5

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DEPARTURE DATE (Arrival in Istanbul)

29 December, 2014



In double occupancy: $ 1,390


Cappadocia

Golden Triangle7 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival in Istanbul: Upon arrival, meet with ourrepresentative; transfer to your hotel.Dinner is on your own and overnight athotel.

Day 2 – Monday: IstanbulIn the morning, visit the Topkapi Palace,

the residence of the Ottoman sultansbetween the end of the 15th and the firsthalf of the 19th centuries, with itstreasures and terraces overlooking theMarmara Sea, the Bosphorus and theGolden Horn. In the afternoon, visit theBlue Mosque, recognizable from its sixminarets, built between 1609 and 1616 forSultan Ahmet I and the Hippodrome wherepolitical, cultural, and sports activities tookplace during Roman, Byzantine, andOttoman times. You will end the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar. Lunch during thevisits. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Tuesday: Istanbul Day at leisure. Possibility to attend anoptional tour to Dolmabahce Palace &Asian side. Overnight at hotel. MEAL: B

Day 4 – Wednesday: Istanbul >Cappadocia / Morning at leisure.

Possibility to attend in an optional HagiaSophia/ cruise on the Bosphorus tour.In the afternoon, transfer to the airport tofly to Kayseri by TK2014 at 05.25 P.M. Uponarrival, transfer to your hotel. Dinner andovernight in Cappadocia. MEALS: BD

Day 5 – Thursday: CappadociaEarly in the morning, possibility toparticipate in a Hot Air Balloon Ride overthe magnificent landscape of Cappadocia . After breakfast, a full day tour to exploreCappadocia. Visit the Goreme Valley, anopen-air museum with rock-cut churches(7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblicalfrescoes. Learn about the arts and crafts ofrural Turkey at a handicraft center, andattend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. In theafternoon, visit the Underground City, amulti-level labyrinth for protection duringinvasions, the Avcilar Valley and the Kiliclar

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HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Ramada Grand Bazar 4• Cappadocia: Perissia 5• Kusadası: Korumar 5

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Valley with their old cave-dwellings andfairy chimneys. Photo stops at Uchisar andPigeon Valley, best vista points on the wayto the hotel. Dinner and overnight at hotel.(possibility of an optional dinner show withfolkloric dances) MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Friday: Cappadocia > Izmir >Kusadasi Early in the morning, transfer to the airportfor the flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, transferto Selcuk for lunch. In the afternoon,discovery of another World Heritage:Ephesus. The site today is one of the bestplaces of the world to visualize an ancientRoman city: Explore the Marble Street,Agora, Odeon, and Theater, as well as theFountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian,and the Library of Celsius. Then visit theHouse of the Virgin Mary. You will end theday by a mini fashion-show which lets youappreciate leather production in Turkey.

Dinner and overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Saturday: Kusadasi > Pamukkale> Istanbul / After breakfast, depart forPamukkale. Following lunch, visitPamukkale the "Cotton Castle", an antiquespa, Hierapolis -still in use today, with thewhite water terraces of limestone depositsby the thermal waters through the ages -anunreal landscape. The necropolis -theantique cemetery- here, is one of thelargest to our day from the ancient world.Transfer to Denizli airport for flight TK 2579to Istanbul at 18:55. Meet upon arrival andtransfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.MEALS: BL

Day 8 – Sunday: DepartureBreakfast and transfer to the airport. MEAL: B

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$ 1,200per person in double occupancy



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Turkish Del ight 13 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul: Upon arrival meet with our representative,transfer to your hotel. Dinner (except latearrival) and overnight at hotel. MEAL: D

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul In the morning visit the imposing HaghiaSophia which marked the apogee ofByzantine Emperor Justinian's reign and theSpice Market. Then a cruise on theBosphorus that separates Asia from Europeand connects the Marmara Sea to the BlackSea. You will get the best views of the city

and most of the historical monuments inIstanbul. In the afternoon, visit the BlueMosque, recognizable from its sixminarets, built between 1609 and 1616 forSultan Ahmet I and the Hippodromewhere political, cultural, and sportsactivities took place during Roman,Byzantine, and Ottoman times. You willend the day at the historical GrandBazaar. Lunch during the visits. Dinner ison your own. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Wednesday: Istanbul > Ankara(273 mi) / In the morning visit the TopkapiPalace, the residence of the Ottomansultans between the end of the 15th andthe first half of the 19th centuries, with itstreasures and terraces overlooking theMarmara Sea, the Bosphorus and theGolden Horn. In the afternoon, drive toAnkara. Dinner and overnight at hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Thursday: Ankara > Cappadocia(198 mi) / In the morning, visit TheMuseum of Anatolian Civilizations for its

rich and unique collections from the Hittitesand others who went over this soil. A briefstop for taking pictures at the Mausoleumof Atatürk, the father of modern Turkey.After lunch, continue to Cappadocia. Dinnerand overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)Early in the morning, possibility toparticipate in an optional Hot Air BalloonRide over the magnificent landscape ofCappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tourto explore Cappadocia. Visit the GoremeValley, an open-air museum with rock-cutchurches (7th-13th centuries) adorned withbiblical frescoes. Learn about the arts andcrafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center,and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. In theafternoon, visit the Underground City, amulti-level labyrinth for protection duringinvasions. Admire the impressive rockformations at sunset. Dinner and overnightat hotel. Possibility of an optional dinnershow with folkloric dances. MEALS: BLD

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Day 10 – Wednesday: Antalya > Myra >Dalaman (192 mi) / Morning departure toMyra where the finest Lycian rock tombsoverlook the Roman theater. After lunch,boat ride (weather permitting) to theKekova Bay to discover the remains of asunken city in the crystalline waters.Continue to Dalaman. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Thursday: Dalaman > Ephesus >Kusadasi (167 mi) / After breakfast, drive toSelcuk. Visit Ephesus; the site today is oneof the best places of the world to visualizean ancient Roman city. Explore the MarbleStreet, Agora, Odeon, and Theater, as wellas the Fountain of Trajan, the Temple ofHadrian, and the Library of Celsius. Thenvisit the House of Virgin Mary. You will endthe day by a mini fashion-show which letsyou appreciate leather production inTurkey. MEALS: BLD

Day 12 – Friday: Kusadasi > Pergamum >Troy > Çanakkale (261 mi) In the morning, depart for Pergamum, thecapital of the Attalid dynasty. Visit thisancient city where parchment was invented.Highlights include the Acropolis with theruins of the agoras, temples, palaces, thelibrary and the impressive theatre built intothe steep hillside which provides awonderful panorama of the surroundings.Drive to explore the ancient city of Troywhose history covers a period of about3,400 years with nine layers of settlements.A reconstruction of the infamous TrojanWooden Horse stands at the entrance of thesite. Continue to Çanakkale. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 13 – Saturday: Çanakkale > Istanbul(211 mi) / In the morning, cross the Strait ofthe Dardanelles by ferry to Gallipoli anddepart to Istanbul. Lunch on the way. Freetime in Istanbul in the late afternoon.Dinner is on your own. Overnight at thehotel. MEALS: BL

Day 14 – Sunday: DepartureTransfer to the airport. MEAL: B

April: 6, 20 May: 11, 18, 25

June: 1, 15, 29 July: 13

August: 10 September: 7, 14, 21

October: 5, 19




In triple occupancy: $ 1,810


Child under 12 years old (with 2 adults): $ 1,700

PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide throughout

the whole tour.• Transportation in air-conditioned

vehicles.• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• 13 breakfasts, 12 lunches, and

11 dinners.• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels.• Arrival and departure transfers

from/to Istanbul Ataturk airport.• Porterage at the hotels.• Bosphorus Cruise.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights• Travel Insurance• Personal expenses and all beverages


HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Novotel Hotel 4• Ankara: Radisson Blu 4• Cappadocia: Mustafa Hotel 4• Pamukkale: Tripolis Hotel 4• Antalya: Khan Hotel 4• Dalaman: Lykia Resort Hotel 4• Kusadası: Marina Hotel 4• Canakkale: Akol Hotel 4


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Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia (118 mi)In the morning, depart to Soganlı Valley tovisit its rock-cut churches. Barbecue lunch.In the afternoon visit the Avcilar Valley andthe Kiliclar Valley with their old cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photo stopsat Uchisar and Pigeon Valley, the best vistapoints on the way to the hotel.Optional tour “Ceremony of WhirlingDervishes.” MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Cappadocia > Konya >Pamukkale (391 mi) / After breakfast, driveto Konya. En route, visit the Caravanserai, ahotel for merchants during the Seljukperiod - 13th century on the Silk Road. InKonya, visit the Museum of Mevlana, thefamous mystic poet, and founder of the SufiOrder of the Whirling Dervishes. Afterlunch, continue to Pamukkale. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Monday: Pamukkale > Antalya(214 mi) / In the morning, visit Pamukkalethe "Cotton Castle", with the white waterterraces of limestone deposits by thethermal waters through the ages -anunreal landscape. Then drive toAphrodisias, the ancient site dedicated toAphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Love andFertility, also famous for its school ofsculpture. Lunch during the visits. Continueto Antalya, Turkish Riviera. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 9 – Tuesday: Antalya > Aspendos >Antalya (49 mi) / After breakfast, depart forAspendos to see the best-preserved Romantheater of Asia Minor. On the way back toAntalya, discover the tradition of jewelerymaking on this soil while visiting one of thelargest jewelers of Turkey. Lunch. In theafternoon, visit Kaleci and stroll throughthe picturesque streets of the old port. Free time for swimming at the Konyaaltıbeach which is one of the best of Antalya.MEALS: BLD

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Old port, Antalya

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul: Upon

arrival meet with our representative,

transfer to your hotel. Dinner (except late

arrival) and overnight at hotel. MEAL: D

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul.

In the morning visit the imposing Haghia

Sophia which marked the apogee of

Byzantine Emperor Justinian's reign and

the Spice Market. Then a cruise on the

Bosphorus that separates Asia from

Europe and connects the Marmara Sea to

the Black Sea. You will get the best views

of the city and most of the historical

monuments in Istanbul. In the afternoon,

visit the Blue Mosque, recognizable from

its six minarets, built between 1609 and

1616 for Sultan Ahmet I and the

Hippodrome where political, cultural, and

sports activities took place during Roman,

Byzantine, and Ottoman times. You will end

the day at the historical Grand Bazaar.

Lunch during the visits. Dinner is on your

own. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Wednesday: Istanbul > Ankara

(273 mi) / In the morning visit the Topkapi

Palace, the residence of the Ottoman

sultans between the end of the 15th and

the first half of the 19th centuries, with its

treasures and terraces overlooking the

Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and the

Golden Horn. In the afternoon, drive to

Ankara. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Thursday: Ankara > Cappadocia

(198 mi) / In the morning, visit The Museum

of Anatolian Civilizations for its rich and

unique collections from the Hittites and

others who went over this soil. A brief stop

for taking pictures at the Mausoleum of

Atatürk, the father of modern Turkey. After

lunch, continue to Cappadocia. Dinner and

overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)

Early in the morning, possibility to

participate in an optional Hot Air Balloon

Ride over the magnificent landscape of

Cappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tour

to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme

Valley, an open-air museum with rock-cut

churches (7th-13th centuries) adorned with

biblical frescoes. Learn about the arts and

crafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center,

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Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

$975

April: 6, 20 May: 11, 18, 25

June: 1, 15, 29 July: 13


October: 5, 19




In triple occupancy: $ 950


Child under 12 years old (with 2 adults): $ 875






similar hotels.• Arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk

airport• Departure transfer to Kayseri Airport• Porterage at the hotels.• Bosphorus Cruise.



HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Novotel Hotel 4• Ankara: Radisson Blu 4

• Cappadocia: Mustafa Hotel 4


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and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-made

rugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. In the

afternoon, visit the Underground City, a

multi-level labyrinth for protection during

invasions. Admire the impressive rock

formations at sunset. Dinner and overnight

at hotel. Possibility of an optional dinner

show with folkloric dances. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia (118 mi)

In the morning, depart to Soganlı Valley to

visit its rock-cut churches. Barbecue lunch.

In the afternoon visit the Avcilar Valley and

the Kiliclar Valley with their old cave-

dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photo stops

at Uchisar and Pigeon Valley, the best vista

points on the way to the hotel.

Optional tour “Ceremony of Whirling

Dervishes.” MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Departure

Transfer to the airport.

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Hippodrome, Istanbul

Pacha Express 11 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul: Upon arrival meet with our representative,transfer to your hotel. Dinner (except latearrival) and overnight at hotel. MEALS: D

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul In the morning visit the imposing HaghiaSophia which marked the apogee ofByzantine Emperor Justinian's reign andthe Spice Market. Then a cruise on theBosphorus that separates Asia from Europeand connects the Marmara Sea to the BlackSea. You will get the best views of the cityand most of the historical monuments inIstanbul. In the afternoon, visit the BlueMosque, recognizable from its six minarets,built between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan

Ahmet I and the Hippodrome wherepolitical, cultural, and sports activities tookplace during Roman, Byzantine, andOttoman times. You will end the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar. Lunch during thevisits. Dinner is on your own. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Wednesday: Istanbul > Ankara(273 mi) / In the morning visit the TopkapiPalace, the residence of the Ottomansultans between the end of the 15th and thefirst half of the 19th centuries, with itstreasures and terraces overlooking theMarmara Sea, the Bosphorus and theGolden Horn. In the afternoon, drive toAnkara. Dinner and overnight at hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Thursday: Ankara > Cappadocia(198 mi) / In the morning, visit The Museumof Anatolian Civilizations for its rich andunique collections from the Hittites andothers who went over this soil. A brief stopfor taking pictures at the Mausoleum ofAtatürk, the father of modern Turkey. Afterlunch, continue to Cappadocia. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)Early in the morning, possibility to

participate in an optional Hot Air BalloonRide over the magnificent landscape ofCappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tourto explore Cappadocia. Visit the GoremeValley, an open-air museum with rock-cutchurches (7th-13th centuries) adorned withbiblical frescoes. Learn about the arts andcrafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center,and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. In theafternoon, visit the Underground City, amulti-level labyrinth for protection duringinvasions. Admire the impressive rockformations at sunset. Dinner and overnightat hotel. Possibility of an optional dinnershow with folkloric dances. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia (118 mi)In the morning, depart to Soganlı Valley tovisit its rock-cut churches. Barbecue lunch.In the afternoon visit the Avcilar Valley andthe Kiliclar Valley with their old cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys. Photo stops at Uchisar and Pigeon Valley,the best vista points on the way to the hotel.Optional tour “Ceremony of WhirlingDervishes.” MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Cappadocia > Konya >Pamukkale (391 mi) / After breakfast, drive

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HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Novotel Hotel 4• Ankara: Radisson Blu 4• Cappadocia: Mustafa Hotel 4• Pamukkale: Tripolis Hotel 4• Antalya: Khan Hotel 4• Dalaman: Lykia Resort Hotel 4• Kusadası: Marina Hotel 4.


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to Konya. En route, visit the Caravanserai,a hotel for merchants during the Seljukperiod - 13th century on the Silk Road. InKonya, visit the Museum of Mevlana, thefamous mystic poet, and founder of theSufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes. Afterlunch, continue to Pamukkale. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Monday: Pamukkale > Antalya(214 mi) / In the morning, visit Pamukkalethe "Cotton Castle", with the white waterterraces of limestone deposits by thethermal waters through the ages -anunreal landscape. Then drive toAphrodisias, the ancient site dedicated toAphrodite. Lunch during the visits.Continue to Antalya, Turkish Riviera.Dinner and overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 9 – Tuesday: Antalya > Aspendos >Antalya (49 mi) / After breakfast, departfor Aspendos to see the best-preservedRoman theater of Asia Minor. On the wayback to Antalya, discover the tradition ofjewelery making on this soil while visitingone of the largest jewelers of Turkey.Lunch. In the afternoon, visit Kaleci andstroll through the picturesque streets ofthe old port. Free time for swimming at the CA

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Day 10 – Wednesday: Antalya > Myra >Dalaman (192 mi) / Morning departure toMyra where the finest Lycian rock tombsoverlook the Roman theater. After lunch,boat ride (weather permitting) to theKekova Bay to discover the remains of asunken city in the crystalline waters.Continue to Dalaman. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Thursday: Dalaman > Ephesus> Kusadasi (167 mi) After breakfast, drive to Selcuk. VisitEphesus; the site today is one of the bestplaces of the world to visualize an ancientRoman city. Explore the Marble Street,Agora, Odeon, and Theater, as well as theFountain of Trajan, the Temple of Hadrian,and the Library of Celsius. Then visit theHouse of Virgin Mary. You will end the dayby a mini fashion-show which lets youappreciate leather production in Turkey.MEALS: BLD

Day 12 – Friday: DepartureTransfer to the airport. MEAL: B

April: 6, 20 May: 11, 18, 25

June: 1, 15, 29 July: 13


October: 5, 19


Pamukkale

Haghia Sophia, Istanbul

Turkish Marvels 7 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul:

Upon arrival meet with our

representative, transfer to your hotel.

Relax and unwind. Dinner is on your own.

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul

In the morning visit the imposing Haghia

Sophia which marked the apogee of

Byzantine Emperor Justinian's reign and

the Spice Market. Then a cruise on the

Bosphorus that separates Asia from

Europe and connects the Marmara Sea to

the Black Sea. You will get the best views

of the city and most of the historical

monuments in Istanbul. In the afternoon,

visit the Blue Mosque, recognizable from

its six minarets, built between 1609 and

1616 for Sultan Ahmet I and the

Hippodrome where political, cultural, and

sports activities took place during Roman,

Byzantine, and Ottoman times. You will end

the day at the historical Grand Bazaar.

Lunch during the visits. Dinner is on your

own. MEALS: BL

Day 3 – Wednesday: Istanbul

In the morning visit the Topkapi Palace,

the residence of the Ottoman sultans

between the end of the 15th and the first

half of the 19th centuries, with its

treasures and terraces overlooking the

Marmara Sea, the Bosphorus and the

Golden Horn. Lunch during sightseeing.

Afternoon at leisure for the discovery of this

magnificent city. MEALS: BL

Day 4 – Thursday: Istanbul > Cappadocia

Free A.M In the afternoon, transfer to the

airport for your flight to Cappadocia (TK

2014 at 3:30 pm). Upon arrival, transfer to

your hotel. Optional tour “Ceremony of

Whirling Dervishes.” MEALS: BD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)

Early in the morning, possibility to

participate in an optional Hot Air Balloon

Ride over the magnificent landscape of

Cappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tour

to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Goreme

Valley, an open-air museum with rock-cut

churches (7th-13th centuries) adorned with

biblical frescoes. Learn about the arts and

crafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center,

and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-made

rugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. In the

afternoon, visit the Underground City, a

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$ 1,990






PRICES INCLUDE:

• English speaking guide throughout

the whole tour.

• Transportation in air-conditioned

vehicles.

• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.

• 7 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and

4 dinners.

• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels.

• Arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk

airport

• Departure transfer to Izmir Airport

• Porterage at the hotels.

• Bosphorus Cruise.

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International and domestic flights

• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals

• Gratuities to the guide and driver

• Visa fee

HOTELS (or similar):

• Istanbul: Innova Hotel 4

• Cappadocia: Cave de Luxe Hotel SC

• Kusadası: Boutique Hotel & SPA SC


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multi-level labyrinth for protection during

invasions. Admire the impressive rock

formations at sunset. Dinner and overnight

at hotel. Possibility of an optional dinner

show with folkloric dances. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia > Ephesus

After breakfast, transfer to Kayseri airport

for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival visit

Ephesus; the site today is one of the best

places in the world to visualize an ancient

Roman city. You will end the day by a mini

fashion show which lets you appreciate

leather production in Turkey.

MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Ephesus

Day at leisure. MEALS: BD

Day 8 – Monday: Departure

Transfer to the airport.

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June: 1, 15, 29 July: 13


October: 5, 19


Theater, Ephesus

Cappadocia and Erciyes mountain

Kusadasi

Taksim, Istanbul

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the itinerary.• 4 lunches• Arrival and departure transfers

from/to Istanbul Ataturk airport

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights• Hotel accommodations. • Travel Insurance • Personal expenses and all beverages


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Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul Upon arrival meet with our representative,transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 – Tuesday: Bosphorus In the morning visit the imposing HaghiaSophia which marked the apogee ofByzantine Emperor Justinian's reign andthe Spice Market. Then a cruise on theBosphorus that separates Asia from Europeand connects the Marmara Sea to the BlackSea. You will get the best views of the cityand most of the historical monuments inIstanbul. In the afternoon, visit the BlueMosque, recognizable from its six minarets,built between 1609 and 1616 for SultanAhmet I and the Hippodrome wherepolitical, cultural, and sports activities tookplace during Roman, Byzantine, andOttoman times. You will end the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar. Lunch during thevisits. Drive back to hotel.MEAL: L

Day 3 – Wednesday: Istanbul ClassicIn the morning visit the Topkapi Palace, theresidence of the Ottoman sultans betweenthe end of the 15th and the first half of the

19th centuries, with its treasures andterraces overlooking the Marmara Sea, theBosphorus and the Golden Horn. Lunch. In the afternoon, free time at TaksimSquare & Istiklal Street. Drive back tohotel. MEAL: L

Day 4 – Thursday: Princes' Islands Visit the peaceful and scenic Princes'Islands for a relaxing day away from thehustle and bustle of Istanbul. They are onlya scenic ferry ride away from the main ferryterminal in the historic part of Istanbul. As there is no motor traffic on the Islands,the only transport being horse and cart,they are incredibly peaceful. During theByzantine period, princes and other royaltywere exiled on the islands, and latermembers of the Ottoman sultans familywere exiled there too, lending the islandstheir present name. They were taken by theOttoman fleet during the siege ofConstantinople in 1453. Beginning with the19th century the islands became a popularresort for Istanbul's wealthy and stillcontinues to be so. Victorian era cottagesand houses are authentically preserved inall their architectural beauty on the islands.

Although all of them offer somethingspecial and worth seeing, the largest,Buyukada, has the best examples.MEAL: L

Day 5 – Friday: Dolmabahce Morning: visit the Dolmabahce Palace, thesumptuous new official residence of thesultans after 1856. Cross the suspendedbridge over the Bosphorus to reach theAsian side of Istanbul. Drive up to CamlicaHill where you will enjoy one of the bestpanoramas over the city. Lunch at Bostancidistrict: Kebabs & grill. Discover theresidential quarters of Asian Istanbul suchas Bagdat Avenue. Then visit the typicalmarket of Kadikoy district. At the end of theday, return by boat to the Galata Bridge.Drive back to hotel. MEAL: L

Day 6 – Saturday: Departure Transfer to the airport for your returnflight.

Istanbul6 DAYS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

Topkapi Palace, Istanbul

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Day 1 - Thursday: Arrival in Cappadocia Take your afternoon flight to Cappadocia(recommended flight: TK 2014 at 3:30 pm).Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.MEAL: D

Day 2 - Friday: Cappadocia Early in the morning, possibility toparticipate in an optional Hot Air BalloonRide over the magnificent landscape ofCappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tourto explore Cappadocia. Visit the GoremeValley, an open-air museum with rock-cutchurches (7th-13th centuries) adorned withbiblical frescoes. Learn about the arts andcrafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center,and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. In the afternoon, visit theUnderground City, a multi-level labyrinthfor protection during invasions. Admire theimpressive rock formations at sunset.Dinner and overnight at hotel (possibility of

an optional dinner show with folkloricdances). MEALS: BLD

Day 3 - Saturday: CappadociaIn the morning, depart to Soganli Valleyto visit its rock-cut churches. Barbecuelunch in Soganli. In the afternoon visitthe Avcilar Valley and the KiliclarValley with their old cave-dwellings andfairy chimneys. Photo stops at Uchisarand Pigeon Valley, the best vista pointson the way to the hotel. Dinner andovernight at hotel. (Possibility toparticipate to in an optional Ceremonyof Whirling Dervishes). MEALS: BLD

Day 4 - Sunday: DepartureAfter breakfast, transfer to KayseriAirport for your return flight. MEAL: B

Cappadocia3 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*






similar hotels.• All transfers according to the

itinerary • Porterage at the hotels.



Carpet store, Cappadocia

Vineyard, Cappadocia

$430per person in double occupancy

Every Thursday: from April 9th, 2015 toOctober 22nd, 2015



Mustafa Hotel 4 or similar






Cave de Luxe Hotel SC or similar





Istanbul ExcursionsGUIDED TOURS / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

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Eminonu

BOSPHORUSFull day

• In the morning visit the imposing Haghia Sophiawhich marked the apogee of Byzantine EmperorJustinian's reign and the Spice Market. Then acruise on the Bosphorus that separates Asia fromEurope and connects the Marmara Sea to the BlackSea. You will get the best views of the city and mostof the historical monuments in Istanbul. In theafternoon, visit the Blue Mosque, recognizable fromits six minarets, built between 1609 and 1616 forSultan Ahmet I and the Hippodrome where political,cultural, and sports activities took place duringRoman, Byzantine, and Ottoman times. You will end the day at the historical Grand Bazaar.Lunch during the visits. Drive back to hotel.

Regular tour / Every Tuesday• From 04.07.2015 to 10.13.2015

Price per person 100 USD• Lunch included

ISTANBUL CLASSICFull day

• In the morning visit the TopkapiPalace, the residence of theOttoman sultans between the endof the 15th and the first half of the19th centuries, with its treasuresand terraces overlooking theMarmara Sea, the Bosphorus, andthe Golden Horn. Lunch. In the afternoon, free time atTaksim Square & Istiklal Street.Drive back to hotel.

Regular tour / Every Wednesday• From 04.08.2015 to 10.14.2015

Price per person 100 USD• Lunch included

TURKISH NIGHT ATTHE KERVANSARAY

• You will attend a folklore show ina festive Oriental atmosphere. Itwill consist of Turkish traditionaldances and songs with many othersurprises. The Kervansaray Restaurant’sshow is one of the most popular inIstanbul like its menu, consisting oftraditional mezze and manydelights of the East.

Regular tour / Daily departures• From 01.01.2015 to 12.31. 2015

Price per person 160 USD• Dinner + Show, 1/2 bottle of wine& transfers included

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BuyukadaDolmabahce Palace

PRINCES' ISLANDSFull day

• Visit the peaceful and scenic Princes' Islands for a relaxing day away fromthe hustle and bustle of Istanbul. They are only a scenic ferry ride awayfrom the main ferry terminal in the historic part of Istanbul. As there is nomotor traffic on the Islands, the only transport being horse and cart, theyare incredibly peaceful. During the Byzantine period, princes and otherroyalty were exiled on the islands, and later members of the Ottomansultans family were exiled there too, lending the islands their presentname. They were taken by the Ottoman fleet during the siege ofConstantinople in 1453. Beginning with the 19th century the islands becamea popular resort for Istanbul's wealthy and still continues to be so. Victorian era cottages and houses are authentically preserved in all theirarchitectural beauty on the islands. Although all of them offer somethingspecial and worth seeing, the largest, Buyukada, has the best examples.

Private tour / Daily departures• From 01.01.2015 to 12.31.2015

Prices per personFor 2 guests 275 USDFor 3-4 guests 225 USDFor 5-6 guests 165 USD• Lunch included

DOLMABAHCE PALACE &THE ASIAN COAST Full day

• Morning: visit the Dolmabahce Palace, thesumptuous new official residence of the sultansafter 1856. Cross the suspended bridge over theBosphorus to reach the Asian side of Istanbul. Drive up to Camlica Hill where you will enjoy one ofthe best panoramas over the city. Lunch at Bostanci district: Kebabs & grill. Discover the residential quarters of Asian Istanbulsuch as Bagdat Avenue. Then visit the typicalmarket of Kadikoy district. At the end of the day,return by boat to the Galata Bridge. Drive back tohotel.

Private tour / Every day except Monday & Thursday• From 01.01.2015 to 12.31.2015

Prices per personFor 2 guests 275 USDFor 3-4 guests 225 USDFor 5-6 guests 165 USD• Lunch included

Ephesus ExcursionsGUIDED TOURS / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

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Theater, Ephesus

EPHESUSFull day

This excursion is specially designed for a thorough visit ofEphesus and the surrounding area including House of VirginMary.

• Depart for Ephesus, one of the most prestigious cities in theancient world. You will stroll along the Marble Street to see theAgora, the Odeon, the Nympheaum of Trajan, the Temple ofHadrian, and continue to the Celsius Library and the Theatrewhere St Paul preached. In the vicinity, you will also visit theremains of the Temple of Artemis which was one of the SevenWonders of the World, St. John’s Basilica with the Tomb of theApostle, and the House of Virgin Mary which has beendesignated by the Vatican as a place of pilgrimage. Lunchduring sightseeing.

Private tour / Daily departures from Kusadasi or Izmir

Prices per person from Kusadasi from IzmirFor 2 guests 365 USD 385 USDFor 3-4 guests 285 USD 320 USDFor 5-6 guests 230 USD 260 USD

• Lunch included

EPHESUSHalf day

This excursion is specially designed for a thorough visit offascinating Ephesus, the main archaeological wonder of theAegean.

• Depart for Ephesus, one of the most prestigious cities in theancient world. You will stroll along the Marble Street to see theAgora, the Odeon, the Nympheaum of Trajan, the Temple ofHadrian, and continue to the Celsius Library and the Theaterwhere St Paul preached. In the vicinity, you will also visit theremains of the Temple of Artemis which was one of the SevenWonders of the World.



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Temple of Artemis and St. John’s Basilica

Priene

House of Virgin Mary


PRIENE - MILETUS - DIDYMAFull day

This excursion focuses on three important ancient cities of theAegean: Miletus, Didyma, and Priene.

• Drive to Priene, which was one of the most active ports of theIonian Confederacy, to visit the oldest city laid out on a(hippodamian) grid plan. Continue to Miletus, home forphilosophers such as Thales, Anaximander, Anaximemes andthe town planner Hippodamus; Miletus was connected by aSacred Road to the sanctuary of Didyma where you will discoverthe colossal Temple of Apollo where pilgrims came to consultthe oracle. Lunch during sightseeing. Drive back to Kusadasi /Izmir



• Lunch included

Gulet Boat Cruise7 NIGHTS / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES

The “Blue Voyage” is a yachting tour,cruising along Turkey’s southwesterncoast in the warm and clear waters ofthe Aegean and the Mediterranean. You will enjoy the beauty andserenity of nature: the countlesssolitary idyllic bays and coves wherepine and olive trees grow. You willalso discover picturesque small towns,villages, underwater ruins, andremains of Ancient Greek, Roman,Byzantine, Lycian, and Cariancivilizations.

This unique tour is made on a "Gulet",a traditional Turkish wooden yachtranging from 60 to 80 ft. in length.There are 6 to 10 cabins; each isindividually equipped with shower/WCand A/C.. During the charter, life iscentered on deck. There is plentifuldeck space for sunning and relaxing.Gulet Cruises are ideal for adventuroustravelers who can be satisfied withtraditional accommodations.

Day 1 – Sunday: Arrival in Bodrum Transfer to harbor of Bodrum fromBodrum airport. Embark to the boat whereyou will be offered a welcome drink.Dinner and overnight on board (Except latearrivals). MEAL: D

Day 2 – Monday: Palamutbuku >InceburunAfter breakfast, you will be informed aboutthe cruise itinerary and the boat. Then wewill start to cruise to Palamutbuku Bayearly in the morning. We will anchor atInce Burun after lunch and swimmingbreaks. We will stay in this lovely bay fordinner and an overnight stay. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Tuesday: Aktur > Bencik After breakfast we will cruise to Aktur Bay.Then our first stop will be Bencik Baywhich has a very narrow entrance but aunique view once you get inside. Dinnerand an overnight stay will be in Bencik Bay.MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Wednesday: Emel Sayin >Orhaniye > Selimiye / After breakfast, wewill anchor in Emel Sayin Bay and you canenjoy a swimming stop in this lovely bay.For lunch we will dock in Orhaniye. InOrhaniye Bay, you will see the uniquescenery of a natural tidal formation called‘Kiz Kumu’ (Maiden’s Beach). There are somany myths about this reddish sand-pathgoing from the shore to the inner parts ofthe sea which is suitable for walking along.On a tiny island located in the bay, you cansee the wrecks of an antique castle, a signof an ancient city. Today, our finaldestination will be Selimiye for dinner andan overnight stay. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Thursday: Dirsekbuku > BozburunAfter anchoring in Dirsekbuku, we will go toBozburun which is a small fishing town.This area was popular and suitable forsponge-diving but nowadays the people ofthe island are no longer interested insponge-diving as it is not financiallybeneficial and is dangerous. In recent yearssponge-diving has been replaced by gulet

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PRICES INCLUDE:• Full Board accommodation:

Breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea-coffee& cookies, dinner.

• Arrival and departure transfers from/to Bodrum Airport.

• All charter & berth taxes, Harbor & Port procedures.

• Mooring expenses. • Crew service. • Clean bed linen and bath towels on

arrival (Beach towels are not provided).

• Use of equipment on board. (Flippers,snorkel and fishing tackle etc.)

• Yacht insurance (we advise you purchase your own individual travel insurance).

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International and domestic flights • Alcoholic & non-alcoholic beverages

including bottled water. These can be purchased from the bar on board.

• Optional land tours and entrance fees to historical places and museums.

• Gratuity for the crew.


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tourism and nowadays Bozburun Guletstake their place in this sector. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Friday: Datca > Knidos We will cruise to Datca. Food and water willbe supplied to the boat from Datca Harbour.You may take a walk in Datca Harbor. Wewill cruise to Knidos for dinner and anovernight stay. Knidos was the home forAphrodite’s monument and in those timesthe city was famous for brothels andbecame popular for sailors and Arabictradesmen. You may take a walk on theshore to see the ruins. MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Saturday: Black Island > Bodrum We will start to cruise early in the morningto Karaada (Black Island). Breakfast and aswimming break will be at Poyraz Baywhich is located on the northern side of theisland. This is such a nice bay with itsturquoise-blue waters. We will beanchoring at Meteor Bay for lunch which islocated on the southern side of the island.There is a meteor hole here and this is howthe bay got its name. Here you may jump

over the platform into the deep water. Youmay also take a walk through theunderwater caves which are very near toMeteor Bay for a small local fee. We willdock in Bodrum Harbour for dinner and anovernight stay. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Sunday: DepartureThe guests will leave the boat with preciousmemories after breakfast. Transfer toBodrum Airport. MEAL: B

IMPORTANT NOTES:• Type of Boat: A/C – Traditional Wooden Gulet(M/S)• Embarkation place & Time: Bodrum Harbor3:30pm• Disembarkation place & Time: Bodrum Harbor10:30am after breakfast• Meals on board: Breakfast, lunch, afternoontea-coffee & cookies, dinner are prepared andserved by the crew.• The A/C can be in use up to 8 hours daily. • Depending on sea and weather conditions,Barbaros Yachting reserves the right to makenecessary changes to the tour itinerary to

ensure the safety and comfort of our guests.

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In double cabin:

Single supplement:

SEASON A PRICES PER PERSON (in US Dollars)May 31 to July 5 & August 30 – Sep 27

$ 1,195

$ 715

In double cabin:

Single supplement:

SEASON B PRICES PER PERSON (in US Dollars)July 12 - 26

$ 1,335

$ 795

In double cabin:

Single supplement:

SEASON C PRICES PER PERSON (in US Dollars)August 2 – 23

$ 1,560

$ 935

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in Istanbul: Upon arrival meet with our representative,transfer to your hotel. Dinner (except latearrival) and overnight at hotel. MEAL: D

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul In the morning visit the imposing Haghia Sophiawhich marked the apogee of Byzantine EmperorJustinian’s reign. Also visit Spice Market. Thena cruise on the Bosphorus that separates Asiafrom Europe and connects the Marmara Sea tothe Black Sea. You will get the best views of thecity and most of the historical monuments inIstanbul. In the afternoon, visit the BlueMosque, recognizable from its six minarets,built between 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet Iand the Hippodrome where political, cultural,and sports activities took place during Roman,

Byzantine, and Ottoman times. You will endthe day at the historical Grand Bazaar.Lunch during the visits. Dinner is on yourown. MEALS: BL


Day 4 – Thursday: Ankara > Cappadocia(198 mi) / In the morning, visit The Museumof Anatolian Civilizations for its rich andunique collections from the Hittites andothers who went over this soil. A brief stopfor taking pictures at the Mausoleum ofAtatürk, the father of modern Turkey. Afterlunch, continue to Cappadocia. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)Early in the morning, possibility toparticipate in an optional Hot Air BalloonRide over the magnificent landscape ofCappadocia. After breakfast, a full day tour

to explore Cappadocia. Visit the GoremeValley, an open-air museum with rock-cut churches (7th-13th centuries)adorned with biblical frescoes. Learnabout the arts and crafts of ruralTurkey at a handicraft center, andattend a lecture on Turkish hand-maderugs. Drive back to hotel for lunch. Inthe afternoon, visit the UndergroundCity, a multi-level labyrinth forprotection during invasions. Admire theimpressive rock formations at sunset.Dinner and overnight at hotel.Possibility of an optional dinner showwith folkloric dances. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia (118 mi)In the morning, depart to Soganlı Valleyto visit its rock-cut churches. Barbecuelunch. In the afternoon visit the AvcilarValley and the Kiliclar Valley with theirold cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys.Photo stops at Uchisar and PigeonValley, the best vista points on the wayto the hotel. Optional tour “Ceremony ofWhirling Dervishes.” MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Cappadocia > Konya> Pamukkale (391 mi) / Afterbreakfast, drive to Konya. En route, visitthe Caravanserai, a hotel for

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Athens

$3,200

April: 6, 20 October: 5, 19

May: 11, 18, 25 June: 1, 15, 29

July: 13 August: 10

September: 7, 14, 21

OutsideCabin

(XB/XC/XD)

InsideCabin

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In triple occupancy:

Single supplement:

Child under 12 years old (with 2 adults)

PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide on land portion• Transportation in air-conditioned vehicles• Entrance fees for all sites stated in the

itinerary on land portion.• 12 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 10 dinners• 9 night accommodation in mentioned

or similar hotels• 3 night accommodation on Louis Cruises

M/S Olympia• Arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk

Airport / Departure transfer to Athens Airport

• Porterage at the hotels• Bosphorus Cruise• Port taxes and fuel charges


during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver• Visa fee• Shore excursions during the cruise


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$ 3,200

$ 3,130

$ 1,490

$ 3,500

$ 3,300

$ 1,610

$ 1,950

OutsideCabin

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InsideCabin

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Single supplement:


SEASON B PRICES PER PERSON(in US Dollars)

$ 3,340

$ 3,270

$ 1,520

$ 3,650

$ 3,450

$ 1,650

$ 1,950

OutsideCabin

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InsideCabin

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Single supplement:


SEASON C PRICES PER PERSON(in US Dollars)

$ 3,410

$ 3,340

$ 1,550

$ 3,710

$ 3,510

$ 1,680

$ 1,950

merchants during the Seljuk period - 13thcentury on the Silk Road. In Konya, visit theMuseum of Mevlana, the famous mysticpoet, and founder of the Sufi Order of theWhirling Dervishes. After lunch, continue toPamukkale. Dinner and overnight at hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Monday: Pamukkale > Ephesus >Kusadasi (124 mi) / After breakfast, visitPamukkale the "Cotton Castle", with thewhite water in terraces of limestonedeposits by the thermal waters through theages -an unreal landscape. Then drive toSelçuk. Lunch and visit Ephesus. The sitetoday is one of the best places of the worldto visualize an ancient Roman city. Explorethe Marble Street, Agora, Odeon, andTheater, as well as the Fountain of Trajan,the Temple of Hadrian, and the Library ofCelsius. Then visit the House of VirginMary. You will end the day by a minifashion-show which lets you appreciateleather production in Turkey. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 9 – Tuesday: Kusadası > Patmos Transfer to Kusadasi port to embark oncruise. Depart at 1:00 pm and arrive atPatmos at 4:00 pm. Overnight on board.MEALS: BLD

Day 10 – Wednesday: Patmos > Rhodes 7:00 am: Arrive at Rhodes, a charmingtown with rich and varied history. Sail at6:00pm to Crete. Overnight on board. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Thursday: Rhodes > Crete >Santorini / 7:00 am: Arrive to Crete, homeof the greatest Minoan Civilization and themythological Zeus. Sail at 11:30am to thebreath taking Santorini and arrive at4:30pm. Depart for Athens at 9:00pm.Overnight on board the cruise ship. MEALS: BLD

Day 12 – Friday: Athens / Arrive in Athens(Piraeus), the cradle of democracy, at6:00am. Transfer to your hotel. MEAL: B

Day 13 – Saturday: DepartureTransfer to the airport. MEAL: B

HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Novotel Hotel 4• Ankara: Radisson Blu 4• Cappadocia: Mustafa Hotel 4• Pamukkale: Tripolis Hotel 4• Kusadası: Marina Hotel 4• Louis Cruises M/S Olympia• Athens: Amelia Hotel 4

Crete Santorini

M/S Louis Olympia

Day 1 – Monday: Arrival in IstanbulUpon arrival meet with our representative,transfer to your hotel. Dinner (except latearrival) and overnight at hotel. MEAL: D

Day 2 – Tuesday: Istanbul In the morning visit the imposing HaghiaSophia which marked the apogee ofByzantine Emperor Justinian's reign and theSpice Market. Then a cruise on theBosphorus that separates Asia from Europeand connects the Marmara Sea to the BlackSea. You will get the best views of the city andmost of the historical monuments in Istanbul.

In the afternoon, visit the Blue Mosque,recognizable from its six minarets, builtbetween 1609 and 1616 for Sultan Ahmet Iand the Hippodrome where political,cultural, and sports activities took placeduring Roman, Byzantine, and Ottomantimes. You will end the day at the historicalGrand Bazaar. Lunch during the visits.Dinner is on your own. MEALS: BL


Day 4 – Thursday: Ankara > Cappadocia(198 mi) / In the morning, visit The Museumof Anatolian Civilizations for its rich andunique collections from the Hittites andothers who went over this soil. A brief stopfor taking pictures at the Mausoleum ofAtatürk, the father of modern Turkey. After

lunch, continue to Cappadocia. Dinner andovernight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Friday: Cappadocia (31 mi)Early in the morning, possibility toparticipate in an optional Hot Air BalloonRide over the magnificent landscape ofCappadocia. After breakfast, a full daytour to explore Cappadocia. Visit theGoreme Valley, an open-air museum withrock-cut churches. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Saturday: Cappadocia (118 mi)In the morning, depart to Soganlı Valley tovisit its rock-cut churches. Barbecuelunch. In the afternoon visit the AvcilarValley and the Kiliclar Valley with their

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Santorini


pm. Sail to Chios at 8:00pm. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Thursday: Chios > MykonosArrive at Chios at 7:00 am. Depart forMykonos at 12:00pm. Arrive in Mykonos at5:30 pm to enjoy the vibrant cosmopolitannightlife of the island which its known for.Depart for Athens at midnight. MEALS: BLD

Day 12 – Friday: AthensArrive in Athens (Lavrion), the cradle ofdemocracy, at 6:00am. Transfer to yourhotel. MEAL: B

Day 13 – Saturday: DepartureTransfer to the airport. MEAL: B

$3,620

May: 11, 18, 25 June: 1, 15, 29

September: 7, 14, 21


PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide on land portion• Transportation in air-conditioned

vehicles• Entrance fees for all sites stated

in the itinerary on land portion• 12 breakfasts, 9 lunches, and 10 dinners• 7 night accommodation in mentioned

or similar hotels• 5 night accommodation on Louis

Cruises M/S Cristal• Arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk

Airport / Departure transfer to Athens Airport

• Porterage at the hotels• Bosphorus Cruise• Port taxes and fuel charges


during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver• Visa fee• Shore excursions during the cruise

HOTELS (or similar):• Istanbul: Innova Hotel 4• Ankara: Radisson Blu 4• Cappadocia: Cave de Luxe Hotel SC• Louis Cruises M/S Crystal• Athens: Amelia Hotel 4


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SEASON 1 PRICES PER PERSON(in US Dollars)

$ 3,620

$ 3,150

$ 1,200

$ 3,900

$ 3,300

$ 1,400

$ 1,750

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Single supplement:


SEASON 2 PRICES PER PERSON(in US Dollars)

$ 3,710

$ 3,200

$ 1,250

$ 3,980

$ 3,350

$ 1,450

$ 1,750

old cave-dwellings and fairy chimneys.Photo stops at Uchisar and Pigeon Valley,the best vista points on the way to the hotel.Optional tour “Ceremony of WhirlingDervishes.” MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Sunday: Cappadocia > Izmir >Kusadasi > Santorini / Transfer to Kayseriairport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrivaltransfer to Kusadası port to embark on yourcruise (3:30 pm). Sail to Santorini at 10:00pm. Overnight on board. MEALS: BD

Day 8 – Monday: Santorini > CreteArrive in breath taking Santorini at 10:00am. Depart for Crete at 6:30 pm. MEALS: BLD

Day 9- Tuesday: Crete > Rhodes6:30 am: Arrive to Crete, home of thegreatest Minoan Civilization and themythological Zeus. Sail to Rhodes at 6:00pm. Overnight on board. MEALS: BLD

Day 10 – Wednesday: Rhodes > Symi >Chios / 7:00 am: Arrive at Rhodes, acharming town with rich and varied history.Sail at 2:00pm to Symi and arrive at 4:30

Symi

Athens

Plaka, Athens Crete

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Is land Hopping CREATE YOUR OWN ITINERARIES & CUSTOMIZE YOUR TRIP...

$ 9007 nights starting from per person

in double occupancy

Mykonos: Not only does this island

offer stunning beaches to clientele inthe day time, but its night life will keepyou entertained till morning.

Patmos: Once the home of St. John

the Apostle, and birthplace of the bookof revolution. A visit to the hilltopmonastery of St. John Theologian is notto be missed.

Let us create a package tailored to your needs which includes transfers from the Athens airport, ferry tickets between islands,

and your selection of hotel accommodations on the islands of your choice!7 nights island hopping packages starting from $900 per person based on double room

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Paros: Well known Parian marble

was partly used at the creation of “TheNike of Samothrace” which adorns theLouvre museum. Visitors can visit theChurch of 100 doors which was foundedby the mother of Roman emperorConstantine the Great around 326 AD.

Rhodes: Visit the jewel of the Old

town Rhodes, “the Palace of the GrandMaster,” which was originally built inthe 14th century by the Knights of SaintJohn. The valley of the butterflies andgorgeous beaches will color your days.

Santorini: Volcanic in nature,

this island holds the legend ofAtlantis. Stunning views fromCliffside hotels make the island ahoneymooner’s paradise.

Crete: Cradle of the Minoan

civilization, this island hosts one of thelargest Bronze Age archeological site:Knossos. A visit to the HistoricalMuseum of Crete is worthwhile.

Kos: Easily accessible from Bodrum,

Turkey, Kos has immaculate beaches.Hippocrates, who was considered thefather of western medicine, was alsoone of its’ inhabitants. Constantine theGreat around 326 AD.

$ 1,050








the itinerary.• 4 breakfasts and 3 dinners.• 4 night accommodation in 4 hotels• Transfers

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights• Travel Insurance• Personal expenses and all beverages



Day 1 – Athens > Mycanae > Epidarius >Olympia or Patras / Pick up from your hotelin Athens. Depart for Olympia. Travel bycoastal road to the Corinth Canal. Cross tothe Peloponnese and continue to Mycenaeto see the Lion’s Gate and the Tomb ofAgamemnon. Proceed to Epidaurus and itsfamous Theatre. Drive to Olympia or Patrasfor dinner and overnight at Hotel 4MEAL: D

Day 2 – Olympia or Patras > DelphiMorning visit of Olympia, site of the firstOlympic Games. Visit the Sanctuary of theOlympian Zeus and the Museum. Drivethrough the plains of Elia and Achaia to Itea

and arrive in Delphi for overnight. Dinner atyour hotel 4 MEALS: BD

Day 3 – Delphi > KalambakaMorning visit to the Sanctuary of ApolloPythios and the Museum with its famedbronze, the “Charioteer”. Afternoondeparture for Kalambaka passing throughthe picturesque towns of Central Greece.Dinner and overnight at your hotel 4 inKalambaka. MEALS: BD

Day 4 – Meteora > AthensMorning visit to Meteora. Amid strikingscenery, perched atop soaring stoneformations, seemingly suspended in mid-air are ageless monasteries. As you ponderhow these centuries–old structures werebuilt, pause to view the priceless, exquisitespecimens of Byzantine art that theyprotect. Return to Athens via Trikala,Lamia, Thermopylae (see Leonida’smonument) and the spa of KammenaVourla. Overnight in Athens. Hotel Titania4 or similar. MEAL: B

Day 5 – Departure: Transfer to theairport for your return flight. MEAL: B

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Every Monday, Tuesday, and Saturdayfrom April to October


Meteora

Moroccan Wonders10 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR

Day 1 – Friday: Arrival in Casablanca >Rabat (56 mi) Arrival in Casablanca. Firstglimpse of the country by driving throughits economic capital, Casablanca. Overviewof the main points of interest: the CornicheBoulevard, the Hassan II mosque, theUnited Nations Square, and the variouscontrasted districts of this cosmopolitancity. Continue to Rabat, the white ImperialCity and the Administrative Capital of thekingdom. Local lunch. All of the different

architectural styles since the 1Oth centuryhave left an exotic legacy. City sightseeingwill highlight the Mechouar (rampartssurrounding the Royal Palace) and theHassan Tower. Visit of the Oudaya Kasbahgardens and the splendid Mohamed VMausoleum. MEALS: LD

Day 2 – Saturday: Rabat > Meknès > Fezvia Volubilis (161 mi) / After breakfast,departure to the Imperial city of Meknes.Its medina is listed as a UNESCO WorldHeritage. The city is also known for its 24miles ramparts and the famous BabMansour and Bab El Khemis gates. In the afternoon, transfer to the Romanarchaeological site of Volubilis for a visit. It is listed also as a UNESCO WorldHeritage. Continue to Fez. MEALS: BD

Day 3 – Sunday: Fez / After breakfast,transfer to the Medina of Fez, listed as aUNESCO World Heritage; it is undeniablythe most captivating medina of the kingdomwith its eighty seven quarters and itsvarious markets. Walking through the littlestreets allows discovering the different

souks. Each one is dedicated to a specificcraft as Souk of the dyers or the AttarineSouk for the spices. Visit of the MerdersaBou Imania, widely acknowledged as anexcellent example of Marinid architecture.It functioned both as an educationalinstitute and as a congregational mosque.MEALS: BD

Day 4 – Monday: Fez > Beni Mellal >Afourer (198 mi) / After breakfast,departure to Beni Melal via Immouzzer duKandar, the cedar woods of the middleAtlas, passing by Ifrane a charming skiresort and Azrou, an important handicraftcentre. The wonderful landscapes of themiddle atlas mountains will fill your eyesthroughout the day. MEALS: BD

Day 5 – Tuesday: Afourer > Marrakech(118 mi) / After breakfast, departure toMarrakech, founded by the Almoravides atthe end of the 11th century. The visit of thecity will start by historical sightseeingincluding the famous Koutoubia Minaret,the Bahia Palace and the Saadians Tombs.Enjoy the evening at the Djemaa El Fna

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gate of the desert. Local lunch. In theafternoon, continue to the road to M’hamidand stop at the Tamegroute village to visitthe famous Koranic library and the pottersdistrict. M’hamid is the last village on thenational road and is the closest place to thedesert. The Chegaga Dune, is consideredthe Morrocan highest sand dune and easilyaccessible in 4x4 vehicles or by camel.MEALS: BLD Optional: Camel trek on thesand dunes to observe the sunset orsunrise in the desert

Day 9 – Saturday: M’Hamid > Foum Zguid(74 mi) / This day in the desert will allowdiscovery of the tracks and the landscapesof this fabulous area. The way to FoumZguid goes along the dry lake of Iriki and itsopen sky site of fossils. Arrival at FoumZguid oasis. Stroll in the old village. Dinnerand overnight in a typical local inn situatedin the palmgrove of Foum Zguid.MEALS: BD

Day 10 – Sunday: Foum Zguid > Tazenakht> Taroudant > Agadir (236 mi) / Afterbreakfast, road to the city of Tazenakht,famous for the weaving of berber carpets.Then continue to Taliouine, on the safranroad. After a break for a local lunch,continue to Taroudant. Visit Taroudant,known for its old medina, its colorful souks,Berber silver jewelries. Then continue toAgadir along the fertile Souss valley, itshuge plantations of orange trees, andvarious crops of fruit trees. Overnight in ahotel or a superior guest-house in thehinterland of Agadir. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Monday: Departure / Afterbreakfast, transfer to the Agadir ElMassira airport. MEALS: B



Single supplement:

PRICES INCLUDE:

• English speaking guide throughout

the whole tour

• Transportation by minibus from day 1

to day 6 and 4x4 vehicle from day 7 to

the end of the tour

• Arrival transfer from Casablanca

airport / Departure transfer to Agadir

airport

• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels

• 10 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and

10 dinners

• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.

• Porterage at the hotels

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:

• International and domestic flights

• Travel Insurance

• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals

• Gratuities to the guide and driver


• Rabat: Hotel Belère 4

• Fez: Hotel Zalagh Parc Palace 4

• Afourer: Hotel Chems Tazarkount 4

• Marrakech: Hotel Atlas Asni 4

• Ouarzazate: Guesthouse Dar Daïf SC

• Mhamid: Hotel Kasbah Azalay 4

• Foum Zguid: Hotel Bab Rimal 4

• Agadir: Ecolodge Atlas Kasbah 4

G U A R A N T E E D D E P A R T U R E SMinimum 4 people required


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square where acrobats, snake charmersand Gnawa musicians offer visitors one ofthe most astonishing shows. MEALS: BD

Day 6 – Wednesday: Marrakech After breakfast, discover the Marrakechwith the Menara gardens, the fortificationsurrounding the city, the palm grove. Visitof the Majorelle garden, this haven of peacebought back and rehabilitated by YvesSaint-Laurent is now known all over theworld. Free afternoon to stroll, goshopping or take a ride in a horse-drawncoach. MEALS: BD

Day 7 – Thursday: Marrakech >Ouarzazate (136 mi) / Change fromminibus to four wheel vehicle. Afterbreakfast, departure to Ouarzazate throughthe High Atlas Mountains via the Tizi-n-Tichka pass. On the road, photo-stops attypical Berber villages with a panoramicview over the valley of Ouarzazate. Stop atKasbah Aït Ben Haddou. Protected byUNESCO, it has been the setting for manyinternational movies such as Lawrence ofArabia. Local lunch. In the afternoon, visitthe Taourirte Kasbah, former residence ofthe El Glaoui, pasha of Marrakech, and theCinema Museum. The Ouarzazate area is avery famous place for its film industry.Films such as The Last Temptation ofChrist (1988), The Mummy (1999), Gladiator(2000), and Kundun (1997) have been shothere. Overnight in a hotel or a guest-house.MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Friday: Ouarzazate > Zagora >M’Hamid (161 mi) / After breakfast,departure to Zagora through the fascinatingDraa Valley. The natural beauty of thevalley is stunning. Following the Draa river,Morocco's longest river (683 miles), enjoythe sight of endless plantations on eachriver bank. Besides the plantations, whichinclude palm trees, cereals, vegetables,henna and other crops, the beauty of theseoases is truly impressive and the contrastwith the aridity of their surrounding is quitestartling. Arrival at Zagora, known as the

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$ 2,400

$ 490

Daily departures also available at anadditional cost from January 5 toDecember 15, 2015

January: 23 February: 13

March: 20 September: 11

October: 23 November: 20


Berber house

Koutoubia Minaret, Marrakech

Grand Tour of Central Asia16 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

Day 1 – Friday: AlmatyArrive in Almaty, the former capital ofKazakhstan and the commercial andcultural center of Kazakhstan. This leafycity, with a backdrop of snow-cappedmountains, has a charming Russian flair.The city is located in the mountainous areaof southern Kazakhstan, near the borderwith Kyrgyzstan. The rest of the day is free.Overnight at hotel. MEALS: LD

Day 2 – Saturday: AlmatyEnjoy a tour of the city. Walk through

Panfilov Park named after a battalion fromWorld War II. View Zenkov Cathedral, the2nd tallest wooden building in the world,built without iron nails. Visit the Museum ofNational Musical Instruments and hear themusic of traditional instruments that dateback to the 17th century. It exhibitsminiature replicas of the country's greatestarcheological treasures. Drive to Medeogorge and take a cable-car up Kok TubeHill for outstanding views of the city andsurrounding mountains. Overnight at hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Sunday: Almaty > Cholpon Ata >Issyk Kul Lake (323 mi)After breakfast at the hotel, you will bedriven to Issyk Kul Lake via the KordaiKazakh-Kyrgyz border. Pass throughborder formalities. Stop in Cholpon Ata tovisit the Regional Museum and also theOpen Air Petroglyphs Museum. Arrival andaccommodation at hotel situated on theborder of Issyk Kul Lake. MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Monday: Cholpon Ata > Karakol(93 mi) / Drive to Karakol. Transfer to youraccommodation at guest house. Enjoy a halfday city tour of Karakol with its appleorchards, quaint neighborhoods, andsomber war memorials. View thePrzhevalskiy Museum and Memorial, theRussian Orthodox Church and KupecheskiiProezd Street, which appears to be rightout of the 19th century. Continue on to theDungan Mosque, which was built in 1910 asa house of worship by the local Dungancommunity that escaped Chineseoppression. MEALS: BLD

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and the Museum of Fine Arts. MEALS: BLDOptional tour: Folklore show with dinner

Day 7 – Thursday: Bishkek > TashkentTransfer to the airport for your early flightto Tashkent. Upon arrival transfer to thehotel. Today explore Tashkent. This eclecticcity hosts Russian-speaking cabbies onbroad Soviet-built avenues, old menwearing long traditional chapans (quiltedcoats) resting outside of mud-walledhouses, and throngs gathering togetherbefore steaming cauldrons for their dailyrepast of plov (a popular ethnic rice pilafdish). View Khast Imam Square - the holyheart of Tashkent and the least Sovietizedpart of the city consisting of mosques,mausoleums, and other ancientarchitectural structures which celebratethe region's dynamic history. Continue on,and visit the city's earthquake monument,the Museum of Applied Arts (built at theend of the 19th c. by the local craftsman),Independence Square, and Amir TemurSquare. Next, view the Abul KassimMadrassah, a large craft center, where

many craftsmen exhibit their works incellars. Here one can see how artisansmanufacture pieces of art. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Friday: Tashkent > Samarkand(198 mi) / Board a high-speed train toSamarkand (08h00/10h10). As the trainapproaches the city you will notice itsdomes, minarets, and grand monuments,rising above sprawling acres of Soviet-buildbuildings, parks, and avenues. Samarkandhas a long, rich history, and dynamicarchitecture that truly intoxicates itsvisitors. Upon your afternoon arrival, tourRegistan Square (meaning "sandy place").The Square is surrounded by the Ulugbek'smadrassah, the Sher-Dor madrassah,Tilla-Kori madrassah, Mosque BibiKhanyym and the colorful local bazaar.View Samarkand's Necropolis Shakhi-Zinda, and its ensemble of mausoleumsdating from the 11th to 19th centuries. Endyour visit at the workshop of the famousdesigner Valentina Romanenko with ademonstration of the collection ofsilk costumes. MEALS: BLD

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Day 5 – Tuesday: Karakol > Jeti Oguz >Chon Kemin (189 mi) / Drive to the JetiOguz gorge, a lush valley with striking redsandstone rock formations. As youapproach the valley, you will pass anotherrock formation which resembles a brokenheart. Legend says that this is the heart of abeautiful woman who died of a broken heartafter two suitors killed each other fightingover her. These iconic rock formations havebecome symbols of the Issyk-Kul. Continueto Chon Kemin. On the way, stop inBokonbaevo Village to visit the famousberkutchi (a person who breeds and trainshunting birds). Dinner and overnight athome stay. MEALS: BLDOptional tours: Eagle hunting show; breadpreparation; horse games

Day 6 – Wednesday: Chon Kemin >Bishkek (96 mi) / Drive to Bishkek. On theway, excursion to the Burana HistoricalComplex consisting of Burana Minaret: theruins of the ancient city of Balasagyn, openair museum and mausoleum. Enjoy a shortcity tour around the Central Square, parks, CA

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Bukhara

Kazakhstan - Kyrgyzstan - Uzbekistan - Turkmenistan

Day 9 – Saturday: SamarkandContinue your tour of Samarkand with

an excursion to the Imam Al-Bukharireligious complex, and the Observatory ofUlugbek (constructed in 1429). Next,explore the Afrosiab archaeological site,and marvel at the museum of Samarkand'sfoundation. Excursion to the Meros PaperMill, the small family manufacture situatedin the picturesque garden at the bank of theSiab river. Samarkand paper has beenfabricated here since 8th C. from mulberrybark. Recently, the local artisans haverestored the ancient process of paperproduction. Samarkand Meros paper is wellknown in the world for its quality. Cup of teaand short rest. MEALS: BLD

Day 10 – Sunday: Samarkand > Bukhara(186 mi) / Drive to Bukhara. Bukhara isCentral Asia's holiest city, and an ideallocation to glimpse pre-Russian Turkestan.With ancient buildings dating back to theprevious millennium, the city center hascentury-old buildings, and almost takes youback in time. First sightseeing tour inBukhara: the Complex Lyabi-Khauz (16th-17th cc.), Mosque Magoki-Attari, andMausoleum Chor Minor; in the narrow old

street, not far from the Mazar Gates, is acolorful madrassah with four peculiarlooking towers. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 – Monday: Bukhara View the Samanids mausoleum, amasterpiece of Central Asian architecturethat was the first Muslim mausoleum inCentral Asia. Continue on to the Chashma-Ayub shrine (14th – 16th C.), the localbazaar, and the Bolo-Khauz mosque withits curious minaret. Continue yourexplorations of Bukhara with a stop at theFortress Ark citadel, and the Poi-Kalyancomplex. Visit the house of the richmerchant of the 19th c. – FayzullaKhodjaev, to see the demonstration ofnational traditional costume. In the evening,enjoy a folklore performance at Nodir DivanBegi madrassah (weather permitting).Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 12 – Tuesday: Bukhara > Khiva (279 mi) / Take in the undulating landscapeof central Asia and drive across theKyzylkum desert. This drive presents anunprecedented opportunity to view this aridlandscape, and glimpse the sheep farmersand hunters who roam across it. After this

delightful trip, arrive in Khiva. Khiva is at itsbest by night when the moonlit silhouettesof the tilting columns and madrassah, worktheir magic. MEALS: BLD

Day 13 – Wednesday: Khiva / The historicheart of Khiva is preserved in its entirety -and acts as a city museum. Explore itsmosques, tombs, palaces, and madrassah,while imagining the mystique, bustle andsqualor of its heyday. Visit Ichan-Kala, aUNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel atits strong fortress walls, towers, andheavily fortified citadel. Part of the palace-fortress Kurynysh-khana, has survived tothis day. In the center of Ichan-Kala, is oneof the most ancient structures in CentralAsia, the multicolumn Juma mosque (10thc). Its fine wooden columns, decorated withamazing carved ornaments, are in anexcellent state of preservation. The minaretstanding next to the mosque dates back tothe 9th century. The Seyid Allauddinmausoleum, Bagbanli mosque were built inthe 14th century, Mukhammad, Khurdzhumand Shirgazi-khan madrassahs - in the17th and 18th centuries. Other structures ofspecial interest include the Kutlug-Murad-inak madrassah, the Pakhlavan-Makhmud

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Day 16 – Saturday: Ashgabat > Mary >Merv > Ashgabat (60 mi) Early morningtransfer to the airport for a flight to Mary.Upon arrival drive to ancient Merv forexcursion: Sultan-Sandjar mausoleum,Sultan Kala, the ruins of the walls ofAbdoulla Khan Kala, the ruins of fortressKyz-Kala, the ruins of fortress Erk Kala ,Mukhammed Ibn Zeid mausoleum. Returnto Mary to take your flight to Ashgabat.Transfer to hotel. Overnight at hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 17 – Sunday: Departure / Transfer tothe airport for your flight. MEAL: B

HOTELS (or similar):• Almaty: Hotel Otrar 4• Issyk Kul: Hotel Karven 4• Karakol: Hotel Amir 3 or

Green Yard Guest House • Chon Kemine: Ashu Guest House • Bishkek: Hotel Ak-Keme 4• Tashkent: Hotel City Palace 4• Samarkand: Orient Star Kuk-Serai 4• Bukhara: Hotel Minorai Kalon 4• Khiva: Hotel Asia Khiva 4• Ashgabat: Hotel Ak Altyn 4

April: 17 May: 15

June: 12 September: 4, 25

October: 9

Daily departures are also available at asmall additional cost from April 15 toOctober 31

PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide• Transfers • Transportation• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels• 16 breakfasts, 16 lunches, and

16 dinners• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Flights between:

Bishkek > TashkentTashauz > AshgabatAshgabat > MaryMary > Ashgabat

• High speed train Tashkent > Samarkand

• Visa support fee for Uzbekistan• Visa support fee for Turkmenistan• Tourist tax for Uzbekistan

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights• Travel Insurance• Visa fee payable to consulates• Personal expenses and all beverages during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver• Luggage overweight




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mausoleum, Allakuli-khan madrassah, andthe Tash Khauli Palace. MEALS: BLD

Day 14 – Thursday: Khiva > Kunya >Urgench > Tashauz > Ashgabat (155 mi)This morning drive the Uzbek border“Shavat”, where you will cross over intoTurkmen, and be met by your Turkmenteam. Enjoy an excursion to Kunya-Urgench, one of Central Asia's most ancientcities. Here you will visit a number ofstriking mausoleums and minarets,including one of the few survivingmonuments of pre-Mongol Urgench. In theafternoon transfer to the airport for flight toAshgabat 20h50. Arrival andaccommodation at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 15 – Friday: Ashgabat (31 mi)Visit the city of Ashgabat and explore thearchaeological site of Old Nissa (UNESCO),the capital of the Parthian Empire, whichexisted more than 2000 years ago. Visit toAshgabat’s pride – the National Museum ofHistory and Ethnography. VisitTurkmenbashi mosque. Return to Ashgabatand enjoy the city: Park of Independence,Palace Square, Arch of Neutrality, etc.Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD CA

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Uzbekistan8 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

Day 1 – Thursday: TashkentArrive in Tashkent, and transfer to thehotel. Today explore Tashkent. This eclecticcity hosts Russian-speaking cabbies onbroad Soviet-built avenues, old menwearing long traditional chapans (quiltedcoats) resting outside of mud-walledhouses, and throngs gathering togetherbefore steaming cauldrons for their dailyrepast of plov (a popular ethnic rice pilafdish). View Khast Imam square - the holyheart of Tashkent and the least Sovietizedpart of the city consisting of mosques,

mausoleums, and other ancientagricultural structures which celebrate theregion’s dynamic history. Continue on andvisit the city’s earthquake monument, themuseum of Applied Arts (built at the end ofthe 19th C by the local craftsman),Independence Square and Amir TemurSquare. Next view the Abul KassimMadrassah a large craft center, wheremany craftsmen exhibit their works incellars. Here one can see how artisansmanufacture pieces of art. MEALS: BLD

Day 2 – Friday: Tashkent > Samarkand Board a high-speed train to Samarkand(08h00/10h10). As the train approaches thecity, you will notice its domes, minarets,and grand monuments, rising abovesprawling acres of Soviet-built buildings,parks, and avenues. Samarkand has a long,rich history, and dynamic architecture thattruly intoxicates its visitors. Upon yourafternoon arrival, tour Registan Square(meaning "sandy place"). The Square issurrounded by the Ulugbek's madrassah,the Sher-Dor madrassah, Tilla-Korimadrassah, Mosque Bibi Khanyym andcolorful local bazaar. View Samarkand'sNecropolis Shakhi-Zinda, and its ensembleof mausoleums dating from the 11th to 19thcenturies. End your visit at the workshop ofthe famous designer Valentina Romanenkowith a demonstration of the collection ofsilk costumes. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Saturday: SamarkandContinue your tour of Samarkand with anexcursion to the Imam Al-Bukhari religiouscomplex, and the Observatory of Ulugbek(constructed in 1429). Next, explore theAfrosiab archaeological site, and marvel at

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squalor of its heyday. Visit Ichan-Kala, aUNESCO World Heritage site, and marvel atits strong fortress walls, towers, andheavily fortified citadel. Part of the palace-fortress Kurynysh-khana, has survived tothis day. In the center of Ichan-Kala, is oneof the most ancient structures in CentralAsia, the multicolumn Juma mosque (10thc). Its fine wooden columns, decorated withamazing carved ornaments, are in anexcellent state of preservation. The minaretstanding next to the mosque dates back tothe 9th century. The Seyid Allauddinmausoleum and the Bagbanli mosque werebuilt in the 14th century, the Mukhammad,Khurdzhum and Shirgazi-khan madrassahs- in the 17th and 18th centuries. Otherstructures of special interest include theKutlug-Murad-inak madrassah, thePakhlavan-Makhmud mausoleum,Allakuli-khan madrassah, and the Tash-Khauli palace. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 – Thursday: Khiva > Urgench >Tashkent / Transfer to the airport inUrgench for your flight to Tashkent.Continue excursion by visiting the Ceramicsworkshop “Usto-Shogyrd” founded byworld famous ceramic masters of the fifthand sixth generation Akbar Rakhimov andhis son Alisher Rakhimov. Via one of thefew authentic Uzbek districts we finally goto the Chorsu Bazaar. MEALS: BLD

Day 9 – Friday: DepartureTransfer to the airport for your returnflight. MEALS: B




PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide • Transfers • Transportation • Accommodation in mentioned

or similar hotels• 8 breakfasts, 8 lunches, and 8 dinners• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary• Tourist tax in Uzbekistan• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Tickets for high-speed train between

Samarkand and Tashkent• Visa support fee • Domestic flight: Urgench>Tashkent

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights• Travel Insurance• Visa fee payable to consulate• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals• Gratuities to the guide and driver• Luggage overweight


• Tashkent: Hotel City Palace 4• Samarkand: Orient Star Kuk-Serai 4• Bukhara: Hotel Minorai Kalon 4

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the museum of Samarkand's foundation.Excursion to the Meros Paper Mill, the smallfamily manufacture situated in thepicturesque garden, at the bank of the SiabRiver. Samarkand paper has been fabricatedhere since the 8th century from themulberry bark. Recently, the local artisanshave restored the ancient process of paperproduction. Samarkand Meros paper is wellknown in the world for its quality. A cup oftea and a short rest. MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Sunday: Samarkand > Bukhara Drive to Bukhara. Bukhara is Central Asia'sholiest city, and an ideal location to glimpsepre-Russian Turkestan. With ancientbuildings dating back to the previousmillennium, the city center has century-oldbuildings, and almost takes you back intime. First sightseeing tour in Bukhara: theComplex Lyabi-Khauz (16th-17th cc.),Mosque Magoki-Attari, and MausoleumChor Minor; in the narrow old street, not farfrom the Mazar Gates, is a colorfulmadrasah with four peculiar looking towers.MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Monday: BukharaView the Samanids mausoleum, amasterpiece of Central Asian architecturethat was the first Muslim mausoleum inCentral Asia. Continue on to the Chashma-Ayub shrine (14 -16th cc.), the local bazaar,and the Bolo-Khauz mosque with its curiousminaret. Continue your explorations ofBukhara with a stop at the Fortress Arkcitadel, and the Poi-Kalyan complex. Visitthe house of the rich merchant of the 19th c.–Fayzulla Khodjaev, to see a demonstrationof national traditional costumes. In theevening, enjoy a folklore performance atNodir Divan Begi madrassah (weatherpermitting). Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Tuesday: Bukhara > Khiva Take in the undulating landscape of centralAsia and drive across the Kyzylkum desert.This drive presents an unprecedentedopportunity to view this arid landscape, andglimpse the sheep farmers and hunters whoroam across it. After this delightful trip,arrive in Khiva. Khiva is at its best by nightwhen the moonlit silhouettes of the tiltingcolumns and madrassah work their magic.MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Wednesday: Khiva / The historicheart of Khiva is preserved in its entirety -and acts as a city museum. Explore itsmosques, tombs, palaces, and madrassah,while imagining the mystique, bustle and

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Kazakhstan6 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

Day 1 – Saturday: Almaty Arrive at Almaty and transfer to your hotel.

Day 2 – Sunday: Almaty The tour starts with sightseeing in thecentral part of Almaty. You will visit theGreen Bazaar, where you have a greatchance to experience an atmosphere of thereal Central Asian market: its colors,smells and crowds. Then the tour willcontinue in one of the oldest Almaty parks

–Panfilov Park, where you will see one ofthe unique wooden buildings in the world –Zenkov Cathedral. You will also visit theMemorial of Glory and the Eternal Flame.You will go to the Medeo Gorge, where thehighest mountain skating rink in the worldis located, as well as the dam, protectingthe city from dangerous mudflow. The next destination is the Kok-Tobe hillwhere the tallest TV tower in the world islocated (counting from sea level) andwhere you will go by the picturesquewinding mountain road. The tour ends withthe short ride from the top of the hill to thecenter of the city by the famous Almatycable way. Return to the hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Monday: Almaty > Issyk Lake >Almaty / The tour route to one of the mostbeautiful gorges of Trans-Ili Alatau - IssykGorge lies along the Kuldja tract, where

hundreds of years ago the trade caravanstraveled. On the way you will learn a lotabout the nature and history of this regionand see the burial mounds of the Sakaperiod, where the famous "Golden Man"was found, which has become the statesymbol of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Alsoyou will visit the State Historical andCultural Museum-Reserve “ISSYK”, whereyou will see the expositions dedicated to thehistory and culture of the Saka period,including a copy of the Golden Man andgolden items, and ancient ceramics. Then the tour route will take you to analtitude of 1756 meters above sea level, tothe beautiful mountain lake Issyk, locatedin the valley with the same name. On thelake you will enjoy the majestic beauty of itsturquoise water surface and the IssykGorge, as well as listen to the details of thenatural disaster of 1963. Also at the lakeyou will have a picnic and free time for

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Sultan" historical and architecturalcomplex, Mausoleum of Khoja AhmedYasawi, Turkestan ancient settlement, afragment of the fortress wall, citadel withgates, Hammam, Hilvet undergroundmosque. Transfer to Shymkent airport foryour flight to Almaty. Upon arrival transferto your hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 7 – Friday: DepartureTransfer to the airport for yourreturn flight. MEAL: B

modern city. Taraz was the ancient and thelargest commercial and administrativecenter of the Silk Way during the VII - VIIIcenturies. Sightseeing at KarakhanMausoleum, Kali Yunus Baths, TekturmasHistorical Complex; Drive to Shymkent. On the way, sightseeing at the agriculturalmonuments of the 11–12th C: Aishi BibiMausoleum is the only monument inCentral Asia, which is entirely decorated byterracotta and included in the UNESCO listand Babaja-Hatum Mausoleum. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Thursday: ShymkentDeparture to the Otrar Region, ShaulderSettlement. Sightseeing at the LocalHistory Museum "Otyrar", Arystan-BabMausoleum (teacher and spiritual mentorof Khoja Ahmed Yasawi), archaeological siteof the ancient settlement of Otrar. Drive to Turkestan. Sightseeing at "Azret-

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recreation in nature. Return to the hotel.MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Tuesday: Almaty > Charyn Canyon> Almaty / Drive to the Charyn Canyon oneof the unique natural monuments ofKazakhstan. The canyon is about 12 millionyears old and surprises with its verticalcliffs, reminiscent of the ancient castles,created by wind, sun and rain. You can admire the grand panorama andthen have a walk through the maze of theCastles Valley with its overhanginginaccessible walls overhanging you.Departure to Taraz by evening train 061Almatay/Taraz 00:40 am 11:35 am.Overnight on train. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Wednesday: Almaty > Taraz >Shymkent / Arrival in Taraz-one of theoldest cities in Kazakhstan, the remains ofwhich are hidden under the buildings of the

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PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking guide • Transfers • Transportation • Train ticket• Accommodation in mentioned or similar

hotels• 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, and 5 dinners• Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Domestic flight: Shymkent>Almaty

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights • Travel Insurance• Personal expenses and all beverages

during meals • Gratuities to the guide and driver • Luggage overweight


• Almaty: Otrar 4• Overnight Train• Shymkent: Shymkent 4


Every Saturday: April 18 th to October 17


Berkutchi (a person who breeds and trains hunting birds).

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PRICES INCLUDE:• English speaking tour guide • Transfers • Transportation • Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels• 4 breakfasts, 4 lunches, and 3 dinners



HOTELS (or similar): • Issyk Kul: Hotel Karven 4• Karakol: Hotel Amir or

Green Yard Guest House• Chon Kemin: Ashu Guest House• Bishkek: Hotel Ak Keme 4


Day 1 – Sunday: BishkekUpon arrival, you will be driven to Issyk KulLake. Stop in Cholpon Ata to visit theRegional Museum and also the Open AirPetroglyphs Museum. Arrival andaccommodation at a hotel situated on theborder of Issyk Kul Lake. MEALS: LD

Day 2 – Monday: Cholpon Ata > Karakol Drive to Karakol. Arrival andaccommodation at a guest house. Enjoy ahalf day city tour of Karakol, with its appleorchards, quaint neighborhoods, andsomber war memorials. View thePrzhevalskiy Museum and Memorial, theRussian Orthodox Church, and KupecheskiiProezd Street which appears to be right outof the 19th century. Continue on to theDungan Mosque, which was built as ahouse of worship in 1910 by the localDungan community that escaped Chineseoppression. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Tuesday: Karakol > Jeti Oguz >Chon Kemin / Drive to the Jeti Oguz gorge alush valley with striking red sandstone rockformations. As you approach the valley, youwill pass another rock formation whichresembles a broken heart. Legend saysthat this is the heart of a beautiful womanwho died of a broken heart after two suitorskilled each other fighting over her. Theseiconic rock formations have becomesymbols of the Issyk-Kul. Further drive toChon Kemin. On the way, stop inBokonbaevo Village to visit the famousberkutchi (a person who breeds and trainshunting birds). Dinner and overnight athome stay. MEALS: BLDOptional tour: Eagle hunting show; breadpreparation; horse games.

Day 4 – Wednesday: Chon Kemin >Bishkek / Drive to Bishkek. On the way,excursion to Burana Historical Complexconsisting of Burana Minaret: the ruins ofthe ancient city of Balasagyn, open airmuseum and mausoleum. Enjoy a short citytour around the Central Square, parks, andthe Museum of Fine Arts. MEALS: BLDOptional tour: Folklore show with dinner

Day 5 – Thursday: DepartureTransfer to the airport for your flight.MEAL: B

Every Sunday: April 19 to October 18

Kyrgyzstan4 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*


Burana

Nomad yurt camp

Turkmenistan 6 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / GUARANTEED DEPARTURES*

$ 2,550





the whole tour • Transfers from/to airport • Transportation • Entrance fees for all sites stated in

the itinerary.• Accommodation in mentioned or

similar hotels• 6 breakfasts, 6 lunches, and 6 dinners• Visa support fee • Domestic flights: Ashgabat>Tashauz

Ashgabat>MaryMary>Ashgabat

PRICES DO NOT INCLUDE:• International flights • Travel Insurance • Visa fee payable to the consulate• Personal expenses and all beverages


HOTELS (or similar): • Ashgabat: Ak Altyn 4• Darvaza: Tents• Mary: Margush 3


Day 1 – Friday: Ashgabatrrive in Ashgabat. Upon arrival, transfer toyour hotel.

Day 2 – Saturday: Ashgabat > TashauzTransfer to the airport for your flight toTashauz (T5-103 10:00am -10:50am). Driveto Kunya Urgench. Enjoy an excursion toKunya-Urgench, one of Central Asia's mostancient cities. Here you will visit a number ofstriking mausoleums and minarets,including one of the few survivingmonuments of pre-Mongol Urgench. VisitNajmeddin Kubra mausoleum (12 -14 th C),the mausoleum of the founder of Sufi sect,Turabek-Khanym mausoleum (themausoleum of the Mongol princess), KutlugTemir minaret (the tallest minaret in CentralAsia), Arslan II mausoleum, the oldestconstruction of the city. Transfer to Darvazagas craters. Overnight in tents. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 – Sunday: Darvaza > Ashgabat The Darvaza gas craters are one of the mostextraordinary sites in Turkmenistan and areone of the most apocalyptic landscapes inthe world. They are about 60 meters wideand 20 meters deep; they are not of naturalorigin, but man-made. After visiting theDarvaza gas craters, drive back to Ashgabat.Arrival and accommodation at hotel.Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 4 – Monday: AshgabatVisit the city of Ashgabat and explore thearchaeological site of Old Nissa (UNESCO),the capital of the Parthian Empire, whichexisted more than 2000 years ago. VisitAshgabat’s pride: the National Museum ofHistory and Ethnography. Visit theTurkmenbashi mosque. Return to Ashgabatand enjoy the city: Park of Independence,Palace Square, Arch of Neutrality, etc.Overnight at hotel. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 – Tuesday: Ashgabat > Mary > Merv> Mary / Early morning transfer to theairport for a flight to Mary (T5-127 8:00am-8:40am). Upon arrival, drive to ancient Mervfor excursion: the Sultan-Sandjarmausoleum, Sultan Kala, the ruins of thewalls of Abdoulla Khan Kala, the ruins offortress Kyz-Kala, the ruins of fortress ErkKala, Mukhammed Ibn Zeid mausoleum.Return to Mary for overnight. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 – Wednesday: Mary > AshgabatVisit to museum of Ethnography. Transfer tothe airport for your flight to Ashgabat (T5 1325:00 pm – 5:40 pm). Upon arrival, transfer toyour hotel. MEALS: BD

Day 7 –Thursday: Departure / Transferto the airport for your return flight.MEAL: B

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Why Honeymoon in Turkey?

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• Capture the romantic essence of cruising on the Bosphorusstrait nestled between the continents of Europe and Asia,

on your private yacht.

• Savor a cup of Turkish coffee and fall in love with the view of theGolden Horn from Pierre Loti.

• Pamper yourselves like sultans at

the historic Turkish hamams.

• Enjoy a dining experience like no other in a restaurant located in a

Roman cistern or on a private island on the Bosphorus.

• “Come, come, whoever you are” (Rumi)

and experience the mystical world of the

whirling dervishes.

• Enjoy a breath taking hot air balloon ride over the

fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.

• Benefit from the healing hot thermal pools of the “Cotton Castle, Pamukkale”.

• Set sail on the aqua blue waters of the Mediterranean

from the Bodrum Marina.

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Congratulations on your step to a new life together! Come enjoy the history of the country and experience a memorable,

unique honeymoon that is all that you dream about!

• Test out your equestrian skills in the “land of the horses,

Cappadocia”.

• Travel to Aphrodisias, the city built for the Greek goddess of love.

• Stroll among the sacred Goreme cave churchesadorned with distinctive religious frescoes.

Private tours7 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / SAMPLE ITINERARY

Independent-mindedtravelers will experience thecountry extensively with aknowledgeable guide anddriver by their side.Please give us a call todiscuss the details of yourtrip: travel dates, length ofthe trip, accommodationchoices, sites to be seen, etc.

Day 1 - Arrival in Ankara:

Meet with your guide and driver at the

Ankara Esenboga Airport and transfer to

your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure.

MEAL: D

Day 2 - Ankara: Start your visit at the

Museum of Anatolian Civilizations known

for its rich and unique collections from the

Hittites and others who went over this soil,

and the Ankara Citadel which is one of the

best examples of Byzantine fortifications in

existence; visit the Arslanhane Mosque

which was built at the beginning of the

14th century and constructed from the

remains of Roman and Byzantine

buildings. Stop by the Mausoleum of

Atatürk, father of modern Turkey.

MEAL: B

Day 3 - Ankara > Hattusa > Ankara

In the morning, drive to Bogazkale to visit

Hattusa, the capital of the powerful

Hittites, where numerous cuneiform

tablets have been discovered: you will see

the Lower City with the Great Temple, and

the Upper City with the citadel, the double

walls, the Royal Gate, the Lions Gate, and

the tunnel. You will also visit the rock

sanctuary of Yazılıkaya with its friezes and

reliefs depicting the Hittite divinities.

Return to Ankara. MEAL: B

Day 4- Ankara > Diyarbakır: Transfer to

the airport for your flight to Diyarbakır.

Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. The

rest of the day is at leisure. MEAL: B

Day 5 - Diyarbakır > Mardin > Adıyaman

Diyarbakır is a big city located near the

right bank of the Tigris River (Dicle) and

named "the Dark" because of the remains

of its old black basalt walls which are one

of the best examples of medieval military

architecture. Visit the impressive city walls

and the Grand Mosque which includes

many recycled building materials from the

Byzantine and ancient periods. Continue to

Mardin that rises in tiers on the mountain

slope and overlooks the vast plains of

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Nemrut Dag

1st century BC, Antiochus I, King of

Commagene, erected a sanctuary of

statues at the summit where he was

venerated in the company of other gods

such as Apollo, Zeus and Hercules.

Antiochus' tomb is believed to be buried

beneath. You will visit this stunning site

where these monumental statues of fallen

gods still reside on terraces with

breathtaking panoramic views over the

region and from where you will watch,

according to the season, an unforgettable

sunrise or sunset.

MEALS: BLD

Day 7 - Adıyaman > Urfa > Gaziantep:

Early in the morning, drive to Harran: the

ancient city where Abraham is said to have

spent several years of his life. Explore this

ancient village known for its remains of the

largest ancient Islamic university and

distinctive "beehive" houses, aptly named

for their unique cone-shaped roofs. On the

road, visit the recently discovered Göbekli

Tepe excavations to see the world's first

temple from 9000 BC. Continue to Urfa

in time for lunch. Then, explore this

"City of the Prophets" with its rich and

eventful past. Visit the famous Balıklı

Göl, a large pool full of sacred carps

with the mosques reflected in its

waters. Stroll through the busy and

colorful bazaar, the "hans" with their

different guilds and the old quarter with

its traditional corbelled houses.

Continue to Gaziantep for an overnight

stay. Visit the old quarters surrounding

the fortress and the Archaeological

Museum where the superb Roman

mosaics from Zeugma are displayed.

MEALS: BL

Day 8- Gaziantep > Istanbul

Transfer to Gaziantep Airport for your

return flight via Istanbul.

MEAL: B

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Mesopotamia. You will stroll through the

alleys and stairs of the town to discover its

typical houses and monuments such as

Sultan Isa Medrese, the buildings of the

Post Office and the Great Ulu Camii, the

oldest mosque (1176) in the city with its

remarkable minaret. Also visit the Syriac-

Jacobite Deyrul Zaferan Monastery

located outside of Mardin. At the end of the

day, you will cross the Euphrates by ferry

to reach Adıyaman. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 - Adıyaman > Nemrut Dag >

Adıyaman: A full day to explore Eski Kahta

where you will see Karakus Tumulus (a

burial sanctuary), and Cendere Bridge,

erected by the XVI Legion in honour of

Roman Emperor Septimus Severus and

Arsameia on the Nymphaios (Eski Kale)

with its cult monuments and reliefs. Then

continue your drive to the National Park of

Nemrut Dag. Inside the park, ascend

Mount Nemrut to its famous summit. At

7,000 feet, Mount Nemrut is the highest

mountain in northern Mesopotamia. In the

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Mardin Balikli Gol, Urfa

Mausoleum of Atatürk, Ankara Hattusa

In The Steps of St. Paul15 NIGHTS GUIDED TOUR / SAMPLE ITINERARY

Day 1 - Arrival in Ankara: Upon arrival at Ankara airport, you are metby your Pacha Tours representative andescorted to your hotel. Welcome Dinner.MEAL: D

Day 2 - Ankara > Cappadocia: Visit theMuseum of Anatolian Civilizations whichdisplays rich and unique collections of theAnatolian civilizations, such as treasures ofthe Hittite Empire. Visit Anıtkabir, theMausoleum of Atatürk, the father ofmodern Turkey. After lunch, you will drive

along the Salt Lake into the heart of centralAnatolia to the volcanic region ofCappadocia. On the way, stop atAgzıkarahan, a 13th century Seljukcaravanserai. MEALS: BLD

Day 3 - Cappadocia: A full day tour todiscover the early Christian heritage ofCappadocia. A fantastic region which onceprovided remote places of dwelling andretreat for the early Christian communities.Visit the Red Valley en route to the GoremeValley, now an open-air museum; Goreme'schurches were carved into the stonebetween the 7th-13th centuries. Inside theyare decorated with fine biblical frescoes.You will also visit Avcilar Valley, KiliclarValley with their old cave-dwellings andfairy chimneys, and the Valley of the PigeonHouses. MEALS: BLD

Day 4 - Cappadocia > Tarsus > MersinIn the morning, you will visit theUnderground City, organized as a shelter inperiods of invasion. Then, you will headsouth to Tarsus, the birthplace of St Paul.

Visit St. Paul's Well from which you maydrink Holy water, and St. Paul's Churchwhere the Vatican organized the St. PaulSymposium and Ceremony in 1992 and1993, Ulu Cami Mosque, Eski Cami Mosque,and the Gate of Cleopatra crossed by theEgyptian queen and Mark Antony when theymet in Tarsus. Continue to Mersin. MEALS: BLD

Day 5 - Mersin > Antakya > Mersin:Drive to the Biblical city of Antioch(Antakya) through the Plain of Issus(Dortyol). Visit the Grotto of St. Peter, acave church where the Apostle Peter isbelieved to have first celebrated mass. It has been designated by the Vatican as aplace of pilgrimage. Also visit the MosaicMuseum. Continue to Seleucia of Pieria tovisit the ancient seaport of Antioch fromwhich Paul and Barnabas set sail on their1st missionary journey. MEALS: BLD

Day 6 - Mersin > Konya / Drive to Silifke,en route stop at Kanlıdivane, the ancientKanytelis. Near Silifke, visit Ayatekla

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Pergamum

town (kaleici) with its typical wooden housesoverlooking the marina. MEALS: BLD

Day 10 - Antalya > Aphrodisias >Pamukkale: Drive to Aphrodisias, dedicatedto Aphrodite, the goddess of Beauty, Loveand Fertility. After lunch, continue toPamukkale, a unique natural site. InPamukkale, you will also visit Hierapolis, anancient city and Roman health spa wherePhilip moved before 70 AD, and where hewas later martyred. MEALS: BLD

Day 11 - Pamukkale > Sardis > IzmirYou will be able to visualize four biblicalreferences which were four of the SevenChurches of Revelation. In the morning, visitLaodicea which, in the 1st century AD,formed a triad of cities in the area withHierapolis and Colossae. Then, depart forPhiladelphia where you will see the remainsof the church named after St. John. Proceedto Sardis and after lunch, visit the remainsof the ancient city. Continue to Izmir, ancientSmyrna. Visit the Church of Polycarp. In theevening, you will have the opportunity totake a stroll along the lovely waterfrontboulevard and enjoy a dinner at one of therestaurants there. MEALS: BLD

Day 12 - Izmir > Ephesus > IzmirDrive to Ephesus, one of the mostfascinating cities in the ancient world whichwas among the Seven Churches ofRevelation. You will also see the remains ofthe Temple of Artemis which was one of theSeven Wonders of the World, and visit theHouse of the Virgin Mary which has beendesignated by the Vatican as a place of

pilgrimage. For lunch, you will proceed toSirince, a picturesque charming village.Back in Selcuk, you will visit the Basilica ofSt. John with the Tomb of the Apostle andthe museum. MEALS: BLD

Day 13 - Izmir > Pergamum >Bursa:Discover the two cities of the SevenChurches of Revelation. First, Thyatira,then proceed to Pergamum to explore thisancient city where parchment wasinvented; you will see the Acropolis andthe Asclepion, a sanctuary and a healingcenter dedicated to Asclepius, the god ofhealing. Also visit the Red Courtyard withthe remains of a church dedicated to St.John. Continue to Bursa. MEALS: BLD

Day 14 - Bursa > Iznik > Istanbul:Explore the city of Bursa, first capital ofthe Ottomans between 1326-1364. Visit theGreen Mosque, the Green Mausoleum, theTombs of the Sultans, the Silk Bazaar andthe Ulu Camii (Great Mosque), with itstwenty domes. After lunch you will proceedto Iznik, the ancient Nicaea. Nicaea isknown for the two ecumenical councilswhich were held there in the Byzantinetimes. Continue to Istanbul. MEALS: BLD

Day 15 - Istanbul: Visit the Blue Mosque,the Hippodrome, Haghia Sophia, and theTopkapi Palace. End the day at thehistorical Grand Bazaar, one of the oldestcovered market places in the world. Enjoya farewell dinner at a downtownrestaurant. MEALS: BLD

Day 16 - Departure / Transfer tothe airport. MEAL: B

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(Meryemlik) which contains the remains ofa 5th century church built on the site of thecave where Saint Tekla, who is consideredto be the first martyred woman, died. Thendrive hinterland, visit the site of AlahanMonastery. After lunch, continue toManazan, a Byzantine city-monasterycarved into the rocky hillside. Continue toLystra which has also had the honor ofbeing declared a place of pilgrimage by theVatican. Arrive in Konya in the evening.MEALS: BLD

Day 7 - Konya > Antalya: / Explore Konya,known as Iconium in the days of St Paul.You will visit the Museum of Mevlana, thefamous mystic and poet who founded theSufi Order of the Whirling Dervishes in the13th century. Also visit the Medrese ofKaratay and the Mosque of Aladdin. Lunchen route at lovely Lake Beysehir. Uponarrival in Yalvac, visit the ArchaeologicalMuseum and the site of Antioch of Pisidia.Drive to Antalya. MEALS: BLD

Day 8 - Antalya > Demre > AntalyaDrive to the ancient city of Phaselis locatedin the middle of pinewood; Phaselis was themost important port city in the region.Continue to Myra where Paul set sail on hisjourney to Rome, and where Lycian rock-cut tombs that overlook the Roman theatrecan be seen. At Demre, where the legend ofSanta Claus began, visit the Church of St.Nicholas built over the tomb of themartyred saint who was bishop of Myra.After lunch, (if weather conditions permit)motorboat ride to Kekova Bay to explorethe ruins of the Sunken City in thecrystalline waters, and the Lyciansarcophagi of Simena, one of which,emerging from the sea, has become thesymbol of the pretty Kaleköy village.MEALS: BLD

Day 9 - Antalya > Aspendos > Antalya: Drive to Aspendos; its 2nd century ADtheatre is the best preserved Romantheatre in Asia Minor. After lunch, continueto Perge visited by St. Paul on his firstmissionary journey. Also visit Side, anancient city. Drive back to Antalya to strollin the narrow streets of the picturesque old CA

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Since 1986, Pacha tours has been a leading provider of group tours. We serve a wide range

of interest groups from archeology associations to culinary programs. Our religious tours,

such as “In the Steps of St. Paul” give a unique experience for believers.

St. Paul's Church, Tarsus

St. Paul's Well, Tarsus, Turkey

Useful Information for countries

Turkey:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: You can obtain your online visathrough: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/ Please note that your passport should be validfor at least six months at the time of travel.• Non-US citizens: Please check with your localTurkish consulate or online athttp://www.washington.emb.mfa.gov.tr/ConsularServices.aspx as the procedures andrequirements vary depending on your nationality.

Weather: • Although weather patterns vary in Turkey, theclimates in most major cities may be comparedto regions in the US: Istanbul = Washington DC;Southern Turkey = Southern Florida; Cappadocia= Denver, CO; Izmir/Ephesus = Northern Florida

Currency: • The unit of currency is the Turkish lira (TL). • As of September 2014, 1 US dollar equals 2.21Turkish lira. Major credit cards are widelyaccepted. Please notify your bank/credit cardcompany of the dates that you will be abroad anddon't forget to get a 4 digit pin code for yourcredit/debit cards.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Turkey:011+90+area code+phone number• From Turkey to the USA:001+area code+ phone number• Turkey is 7 hours ahead of Eastern StandardTime

US Consulate in Istanbul • Phone: (90) 212-335 90 00 • Address: Üç Sehitler Sokak Nº2 Istinye 34460

• Website: http://istanbul.usconsulate.gov/

Greece:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: You do not need a visa to visitGreece for up to 90 days, but you must have avalid passport of at least 3 months at the time oftravel.• Non-US citizens: Please check with your localGreece consulate or online at http://www.mfa.gr/usa/en/consulate-general-in-new-york/ as theprocedures and requirements vary depending onyour nationality.

Weather: • Spring (May, June) and autumn (September,October) are the best times for sightseeing. Youmay want to travel in July and August to enjoythe Greek islands and their beaches.

Currency: • The unit of currency is the Euro (EUR). • As of September 2014, 1 US dollar equals 0.77Euro. Major credit cards are widely accepted.Please notify your bank/credit card company ofthe dates that you will be abroad and don't forgetto get a 4 digit pin code for your credit/debitcards.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Greece:011+30+area code+phone number• From Greece to the USA: 001+area code+ phone number• Greece is 7 hours ahead of Eastern standardtime.

US Embassy in Athens • Phone: (30) 210 721 2951• Address: 91 Vasilisis Sophias Avenue 10160 • Website: http://athens.usembassy.gov/

Morocco:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: You do not need a visa, but youmust have a valid passport of at least 6 monthsat the time of travel.• Non-US citizens: Please check with theMoroccan Consulate or online athttp://www.moroccanconsulate.com/ as theprocedures and requirements vary depending onyour nationality.

Weather: • It's hot and sunny year round, but thetemperatures are milder November-February.While the day temperatures are pleasant, thenight temperatures could be colder.

Currency: • The local currency is the Moroccan Dirham(MAD). • As of September 2014, 1 US Dollar is 8.58Dirham. Major credit cards are widely accepted.Please notify your bank/credit card company ofthe dates that you will be abroad and don't forgetto get a 4 digit pin code for your credit/debit card.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Morocco: 011+212+phone number• From Morocco to the USA: 00+1+ phone number• Morocco is 5 hours ahead of Eastern Standardtime.

US Embassy in Rabat• Phone: (2123) 766 8286• Address: 2 Avenue de Mohamed El Fassi Rabat, • Website: http://rabat.usembassy.gov/

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Archeology Museum, Istanbul Water carrier, Rabat

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Uzbekistan:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: Obtaining your entry visa is an easy process, but can take up to two weeks. Pleasenote that your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of travel. Tourist visascan be obtained at the embassy by presenting a Letter of Invitation (LOI) which will be issued byour Uzbek travel agency, after receiving approval from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

The following information is required for the Letter of Invitation:• Full name, gender, citizenship (also previous citizenship if changed), marital status (ifmarried, full name of spouse required) • Home address and telephone number • Scanned pages of passport with any stamps and visas, and cover page (with details) • Letter/Certificate of Employment with denoted position, with official letterhead (with addressand telephone number) • Place of visa application (New York or Washington DC.)

The following information is required for the visa application:• Letter of Invitation • 1 recent passport-sized color photo • 1 completed and signed visa form print out • Passport • Money order for visa fee • Self-addressed prepaid courier package for passport return• Non-US citizens: Please check with the Uzbekistan Consulate or online athttp://uzbekconsulny.org/consulate/index.php/ en/en-visa-information as the procedures andrequirements vary depending on your nationality

Weather: • Spring (April – June) and autumn (September – October) are the most pleasanttimes to travel. The weather is mild, and in April the desert blooms briefly. In Autumn, it isharvest time and the markets are full of fresh fruits.

Currency: • The local currency is Uzbek Sum (UZS). As of September 2014, 1 US Dollar equals2355 Uzbek Sum. Major credit cards are widely accepted. Please notify your bank/credit cardcompany of the dates that you will be abroad and don't forget to get a 4 digit pin code for yourcredit/debit cards.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Uzbekistan: 011+998+area code+phone number• From Uzbekistan to the USA: 8 + 10 + 1+area code+ phone number• Uzbekistan is 9 hours ahead of Eastern Standard time

US Embassy in Tashkent • Phone: (998) 71 120 5450• Address: 3 Moyqorghon St. 5th Block,Yunusobod 100093 Tashkent

• Website: http://uzbekistan.usembassy.gov/

Kyrgyzstan: Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: You do not need a visa to visitKyrgyzstan for up to 60 days, but you must have avalid passport of at least 3 months at the time oftravel. • Non-US citizens: Please check with theKyrgyzstan Consulate or online athttp://www.kgembassy.org/ as the proceduresand requirements vary depending on yournationality.

Weather: • Spring (April – June) and autumn (September –October) are the best times to travel. The climateis cold in the winter months and extremely hot inthe summer.

Currency: • The local currency is the Kyrgyzstani Som (KGS).• As of September 2014, 1 US Dollar is 53.94 Som.Major credit cards are widely accepted. Pleasenotify your bank/credit card company of the datesthat you will be abroad and don't forget to get a 4digit pin code for your credit/debit card.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Kyrgyzstan:011+996+area code+phone number• From Kyrgyzstan to the USA: 00+1+area code+ phone number• Kyrgyzstan is 10 hours ahead of EasternStandard time.

US Embassy in Bishkek • Phone: (996-312) 551-241• Address: 171 Prospect Mira Bishkek 720016• Website: http://bishkek.usembassy.gov/

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Turkmenistan:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: Obtaining your entry visa is easy, but a process that can take two weeks. Please note that your passport should be valid for at least six months at the time of travel.Tourist visas can be obtained at the embassy by presenting a Letter of Invitation (LOI), which willbe issued by our Turkmen travel agency.

The following information is required for the Letter of Invitation:• Full name, gender, citizenship (also previous citizenship if changed), marital status (ifmarried, full name of spouse required) • Home address and telephone number • Scanned pages of passport with any stamps and visas, and cover page (with details) • Letter/Certificate of Employment with denoted position, with official letterhead (with addressand telephone number) • Place of visa application

The following information is required for the visa application:• Letter of Invitation • 1 recent passport-sized color photo • 1 completed and signed visa formprint out with one photo passport glued to the form • Passport • Money order for visa fee • Self-addressed prepaid courier package for passport return • Non-US citizens: Please check with the Turkmenistan Consulate or online athttp://turkmenistanembassy.org/visa-requirements/ as the procedures and requirements varydepending on your nationality.

Weather: • Spring (April – June) and autumn (September – October) are the best times to travel.Turkmenistan’s climate is dry and summers can be extremely hot.

Currency: • The local currency is the Manat (TMT). As of September 2014, 1 US Dollar is 2.85Manat. Major credit cards are widely accepted. Please notify your bank/credit card company ofthe dates that you will be abroad and don't forget to get a 4 digit pin code for your credit/debitcards.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Turkmenistan: 011+993+area code+phone number• From Turkmenistan to the USA: 8 + 10 + 1+area code+ phone number• Turkmenistan is 9 hours ahead of Eastern Standard time.

US Embassy in Ashgabat • Phone: (9931) 294 0045• Address: 9 1984 Street Ashgabat, Turkmenistan 744000• Website: http://turkmenistan.usembassy.gov/

Kazakhstan:Passport / Visa Procedures: • US Citizens: As a pilot program, you do notneed a visa until July 15th 2015, but you musthave a valid passport of at least 3 months at thetime of travel. • Non-US citizens: Please check with theKazakhstan Consulate or online athttp://www.kazconsulny.org/ as the proceduresand requirements vary depending on yournationality.

Weather: • Spring (April – June) and autumn(September – October) are the best times totravel. The climate is cold in the winter monthsand extremely hot in the summer.

Currency: • The local currency is theKazakhstani Tenge (KZT). • As of September 2014, 1 US Dollar is 181.89Tenge. Major credit cards are widely accepted.Please notify your bank/credit card company ofthe dates that you will be abroad and don't forgetto get a 4 digit pin code for your credit/debit card.

Telephone calling codes / Time• From the USA to Kazakhstan: 011+7+phone number• From Kazakhstan to the USA:8+10+1+ phone number• Kazakhstan is 10 hours ahead of EasternStandard time.

US Embassy in Astana • Phone: +7 (7172) 70-21-00• Address: Rakhymzhan Koshkarbayev Av. Nº 3.Astana • Website: http://kazakhstan.usembassy.gov/

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Bookings and Deposits• Guided Tours: Bookings should be made as earlyas possible to guarantee the departure of yourchoice. A deposit of $250 per person is required atthe time of booking. Your booking is confirmedupon receipt of your deposit at Pacha ToursInternational, Inc. • All other tours: Deposit is proportional to thecost of the trip. After a booking is processed, thereis a $75 charge for each revision. The cancellationpenalties of these tours vary and will be outlinedon your proposal.

Unused Arrangements• Because the rates of Pacha Tours International,Inc. are based on group participation or minimumnumber of nights requirements, no refund can bemade for any accommodation, service, or featurenot used. If cancellation occurs while the trip is inprogress, no refund can be made for the portionnot used. All other claims for refunds must bemade within 30 days after completion of the trip;otherwise no refunds will be made. All appropriatereceipts and documentation must accompany therefund request. We strongly recommend thepurchase of “trip cancellation” insurance. .

Cancellation Policy• Deposit toward a booking constitutes fullknowledge and acceptance of the cancellationpolicy. Cancellation must be received in writing(along with all travel documents) before it isprocessed. Regardless of the cause, the followingterms will apply upon cancellation of our regulartours. Special tours or promotional tours mayhave different cancellation terms.

Land Portion Penalties (per person)• Booking to 61 days prior to departure: $250. • 60 days to 15 days prior to departure: 50% oftotal cost. • 14 days to 7 days prior to departure: 75% of totalcost.• Less then 7 days to departure or while on trip:100% of the total cost.• The $250 non-refundable deposit can becredited to another tour if purchased within oneyear. Passenger must present a copy of the invoicein order to claim credit.• For some tours (such as special promotion,winter specials, etc.) full non-refundable paymentmay be required at the time of booking. In thiscase, there will be no refund made in case ofcancellation.

Airfare Penalties (per person)• Canceling or changing of air reservation beforeor after departure may result in airline penaltiesranging from $200 to the total cost of ticketdepending on the airline.

Cost of the Tour Does Not Include• International and/or domestic air transportationunless specifically stated; other wise, expenses ofpassport, visas, expenses on the United Statesmainland, laundry, wines, liquor, mineral water,and all items of a personal nature; items not onset menus, expenses of guides, buses or cars forsight-seeing not included in the itinerary,excessive baggage charges, health, accident,baggage, and “trip cancellation” insurance; alsotipping for room service and other personalservices, gratuity to the tour and driver, and otheritems not mentioned as being included.

Insurance• Pacha Tours International, Inc. cannot be heldresponsible or liable for loss, damage or theft ofpersonal luggage and belongings, nor can we beliable for personal injury, accident or illness. Inmost foreign countries, insurance coverage ofpersonal injury, accident or illness is not availableon the basis of U.S. standards. That is why westrongly urge you to check with your insuranceagent to make sure you are adequately covered forany eventualities. You can purchase additionalinsurance from either your insurance broker ordirectly by us to cover luggage, personal effectsand accident and health. We strongly recommendthe purchase of “trip cancellation” insurance.

Passports and Visas• It is the clients’ responsibility to make sure theyhave valid passports and visas to enter theirdestination countries.

Important Notice• Pacha Tours International, Inc. reserves theright to decline or retain any person as apassenger if a person's health, mental condition,physical infirmity, or general deportment impedesthe operation of the tour, or the rights, welfare, orenjoyment of other tour passengers. In this case, arefund of unused land tour services is the limit ofPacha Tours International, Inc.'s liability. PachaTours reserves the right to not operate any one ofthe tours offered without notice. On rareoccasions, we may need to cancel your tour ifthere is insufficient demand for your particulartour. If we have to cancel your tour for anyparticular reason, we will inform you as soon as isreasonably possible. In these circumstances, wewill, if we are able to do so, offer you an alternativetour of equivalent or closely similar standard andprice at no extra cost, or a less expensive holiday,in which case we will refund the difference inprice. If you do not wish to take the alternative youwill receive a full refund of the amount paid.

Airlines Clause• The IATA Carriers, steamship lines and othertransportation companies whose services arefeatured in these tours are not to be heldresponsible for any act, omission, or event duringthe time passengers are not on board theirrespective conveyances. The passage contract inuse by these companies when issued shall

Terms and Conditionsconstitute the sole contract between thecompanies and the purchaser of these tour and/orpassage. Pacha Tours does not assumeresponsibility for cancellation fees of apex or anyspecial airline fares due to itinerary or departurechanges. Air prices are subject to change.

Airline Baggage Regulations• Please check with airline for up-to-date baggageallowance permitted. Carrier liability forpassenger’s baggage is clearly stated on thepassenger contract included on all tickets or canbe found on file for inspection at the offices of thecarrier. Liability to checked and uncheckedbaggage shall in no event exceed the actual lossincurred by the passenger, subject to proof of theamount of the loss.

Responsibility:• Pacha Tours International, Inc. reserves theright, without notice, to withdraw any part or all ofthe tour and to make such changes as may benecessary and the extra cost, if any, resultingtherefore shall be paid by the tour members.Except where otherwise stated, Pacha ToursInternational, Inc. acts only as an agent in securinghotel, transportation, and other travel services andin no event shall Pacha Tours International, Inc. beliable in the event of any failure by any person orcompany to render any transportation, lodging orother travel services to be provided on the tour. Allhotels, transportation and other travel servicesare provided to tour members subject to all theterms and conditions under which they are offeredto the public generally. Neither Pacha ToursInternational, Inc. nor its agents shall be liable forany personal injury, property loss or other damageto any tour member sustained on the tour whetherarising out of or incident to the tour or otherwise.Pacha Tours is not responsible for luggage lost byairlines or left behind by passengers; any costsincurred will be the responsibility of thepassenger. Any dispute arising out of this trip willbe settled in the courts of the city of New York, NY.Force Major Pacha Tours will not be liable for anyfailure to perform its obligations where suchfailure is as a result of Acts of Nature (includingfire, flood, earthquake, storm, hurricane or othernatural disaster), war, invasion, act of foreignenemies, hostilities (whether war is declared ornot), civil war, rebellion, revolution, insurrection,military or usurped power or confiscation,terrorist activities, nationalization, governmentsanction, blockage, embargo, labor dispute, strike,lockout or interruption or failure of power sources.

Note• Inclement weather may necessitate changes inthe itinerary as outlined in the responsibilityclause. There may also be other circumstances inwhich changes (such as hotel replacements)become necessary or advisable. Any savingsrealized by these changes will be passed on to thepassengers, any resultant expenses shall be borneby the passengers.

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