2008: LEISURELY TOUR OF TURKEY (6720)

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Tour Operator

Cosmos

Duration

14 Days

Escorted

Escorted - Yes

Itinerary

Day	Destination	Description
Day 1	Board your overnight transatlantic flight
Day 2	ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL, TURKEY	Check into your hotel. In the evening, get to know your fellow travelers with a welcome drink, hosted by your Tour Director.
Day 3	ISTANBUL-CANAKKALE	Drive along the Sea of Marmara to Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles. Time to visit the Anzac Cemetery and the site of a bloody World War I battle. Then a short ferry crossing to Asia Minor. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,D)
Day 4	CANAKKALE-KUSADASI	First, a visit to the remains of Homer's legendary Troy. South to the lovely Bay of Edremit with distant views of the island of Lesbos. Through forests of pine, oak, and valonia, head for Izmir where an orientation drive includes the Karsiyaka District. From here it's not far to your hotel in Kusadasi. (B,D)
Day 5	AT LEISURE IN KUSADASI	Enjoy your charming modern resort located between ancient Ephesus and Priene, blessed with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. Optional excursions to the Roman/Greek archaeological site of Ephesus and to the Virgin Mary House are available. (B)
Day 6	KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE-DENIZLI AREA	Once past Aydin, you enter what is known as the "Greek Meander," the most fertile region in Turkey. Make a first stop this morning for optional sightseeing of the ancient site of Aphrodisias scattered around the village of Geyre. From the town of Denizli drive north to view the extraordinary sight of Pamukkale with the ancient site of Hierapolis. Overnight in the Denizli area. (B,D)
Day 7	DENIZLI AREA-KONYA	Eastwards to Dinar and then past Lake Acigoy surrounded by cherry gardens and opium fields. Later, splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya. (B,D)
Day 8	KONYA-CAPPADOCIA	Further eastward into the great central plateau which separates Konya from Cappadocia, taking a break at the great Agzikarahan caravanserai. After arrival in Goreme, an included afternoon excursion to the amazing Rock Chapels carved by early Christians. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B,D)
Day 9	Cappadocia	Optional sightseeing in the spectacular Cappadocia area. Admire the large natural amphitheater bounded by almost vertical cliffs into which have been hewn monastic buildings, churches, and underground retreats where early Christians sheltered from Roman persecution. (B,D)
Day 10	CAPPADOCIA-ANKARA	North today by way of Aksaray to Ankara, the capital. Enjoy an orientation drive with a stop at Ataturk's Mausoleum. Afternoon optional excursions are available to see some of the capital's highlights. (B,D)
Day 11	ANKARA-BURSA	From Ankara into the ancient kingdom of Phryge to Gordion where, according to legend, Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. Visit King Midas' tomb. On to historic Bursa in the shadow of the Olympus of Mysia and famous for its great Mosque, covered bazaar, and silk market. (B,D)
Day 12	BURSA-ISTANBUL	A morning drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, then take a ferry across Bay of Izmit to Istanbul. This afternoon enjoy the included sightseeing with visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the Blue Mosque. Tonight take advantage of the optional dinner outing in Istanbul. (B)
Day 13	Istanbul	Markets, peddlers, and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks, and black coffee-you'll find this vigorous city irresistible. The view of the city at dusk with its 600 mosques and the Bosporus is unforgettable. Optional possibilities are a morning excursion by private boat to the Bosporus and in the afternoon the "Historical Tour of Istanbul." (B)
Day 14	Homebound Flight	(B)

Dates/Pricing

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US$ Price Details

*Air inclusive prices are based on departure from New York. Prices for departures from other cities will vary and can be obtained from your travel agent or by visiting www.cosmos.com. Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee of up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.40 per segment, and U.S. and International arrival and departure fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Air inclusive prices are subject to change and not guaranteed until payment is made in full. Restrictions apply.

Single room supplement:
$300

Guaranteed shares

No triple room reduction.

2009 departures are subject to itinerary and price modification. Details will be available in Oct. 2008.

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Guaranteed Air-Inclusive Price:
Air-inclusive prices do not include a September 11th fee up to $10, passenger facility charges of up to $18, Federal domestic flight segment fees of up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure and other government imposed fees of up to $300 depending on your itinerary. Please see the Applicable Airfare Taxes and Fee link above for more information.

Air booked in conjunction with a land vacation is considered an air-inclusive vacation. Air can only be booked by Globus in conjunction with a land package and is only available for passengers traveling from the United States. For vacation departures in 2008, your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your air schedule had been confirmed and your entire vacation package has been paid in full. For vacation departures in 2009, an additional $250 non-refundable deposit (total $500 non-refundable) is required for air booked in conjunction with any land vacation and your final air-inclusive vacation price is guaranteed when your flight information is confirmed and Globus has received your full land and air deposit.

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Federal inspection fees for the Federal U.S. Customs and Immigrations; International Air Transportation tax; agricultural tax; other per person taxes imposed by government entities; airport taxes and fees including the September 11th Security fee up to $10 per person, Passenger facility charges up to $18 per person, Federal domestic flight segment fees up to $3.50 per segment and U.S. and International arrival and departure, and other government imposed fees up to $300 per person; port taxes; passports; visas and vaccinations; tips to your Tour or Cruise Director, Local Host, driver, Local Guides, and/or ships' crew; gratuities on ferries, trains, and cruise ships; laundry; telephone; minibar; alcohol, beverages, and food outside of the contracted Globus menu as presented at a hotel or restaurant (these extra items will be billed to you before leaving the hotel, ship, or restaurant); optional excursions; airport transfers on non-qualifying flights; porterage at airports and train stations; Travel Protection premiums; all airline imposed baggage fees (including internal flights); and all other items of a personal nature.