First Class 2012: Highlights of Turkey 7 Day Aegean Cruise Superior 2012
Tour Type: Eastern Mediterranean
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
See the sights of Turkey, including the impressive Topkapi Palace of Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the legendary city of Troy, the ancient kingdom of Pergamon, the thermal pools of Pamukkale, and the Green Ottoman Complex of Bursa. For an even more magical experience, why not add a 7-day cruise?
Sightseeing Highlights
Brochure Type: First Class 2012
See the sights of Turkey, including the impressive Topkapi Palace of Istanbul, the battlefields of Gallipoli, the legendary city of Troy, the ancient kingdom of Pergamon, the thermal pools of Pamukkale, and the Green Ottoman Complex of Bursa. For an even more magical experience, why not add a 7-day cruise?
Sightseeing Highlights
- Istanbul Sightseeing includes visits to the Topkapi Palace and the Treasury section, Saint Sophia Basilica and the Blue Mosque.
- Gallipoli See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair.
- Troy Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse
- Pergamon Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre.
- Ephesus Visit the Great Theatre, Library of Celcius, Gymnasium, Temple of Hadrian and the Virgin Mary's House.
- Pamukkle Visit the 'Cotton Castle' springs.
- Hierapolis Visit the ruins of the Roman health spa.
- Bursa Visit the Green Ottoman Complex and the Grand Mosque.
- Izmir
- Patmos
- Mykonos
- Rhodes
- Heraklion
- Santorini
- Athens
- Welcome Reception with your Travel Director in Istanbul.
- 10 buffet breakfasts.
- 4 lunches.
- 9 three-course or open buffet dinners.
- 1 Farewell Dinner on the final night of your coach trip in Istanbul prior to joining the cruise.
- First Class hotel accommodation featuring twin rooms and private facilities
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes included
- Travel by luxury, air-conditioned coach with reclining seats
- The services of one of our professional Travel Directors throughout your trip by coach and a Trafalgar Local Host on board your cruise
- Audio headsets for all guided visits and included sightseeing
- Ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale, and Yalova to Istanbul
- On 7 day cruise standard outside 2-berth cabin with air conditioning, private facilities, telephone and radio
- Port transfers provided in Istanbul and Athens
- Capture treasured memories of your trip with a complimentary group photo taken at a landmark location.
- A stylish wallet, travel documents, keepsake booklet and map
Call (866) 572-8330 for more information or to book today! Mention code 10564881
- Tour Operator
- Trafalgar Tours
- Offer
- Offer valid through 3/31/2012
- Duration
- 17 Days
- Escorted
- Escorted - Yes
| Day | Destination | Description |
| Day 1 | Depart USA | DEPART USA: Overnight flight to Istanbul. |
| Day 2 | Istanbul | ARRIVE ISTANBUL (2 NIGHTS): Transfer to your hotel on arrival. Meet later with your Travel Director and travelling companions for a Welcome Reception. (Welcome Reception) Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) |
| Day 3 | Istanbul | ISTANBUL SIGHTSEEING: Visit the impressive Topkapi Palace, one of the greatest palaces of the Ottoman period, which has a superb position overlooking the Bosphorus. Explore the magnificent St. Sophia's Basilica built by Constantine the Great. After lunch, discover the wonders of the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Finally, tour the Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot racing and other sporting events were held. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 4 | Canakkale | ISTANBUL - GALLIPOLI - CANAKKALE: In Gallipoli, see the Lone Pine Cemetery and the battlefields, including Anzac Cove and Chunuk Bair, where some of the fiercest fighting took place during World War I. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Kolin/Tusan (First Class) |
| Day 5 | Izmir | CANAKKALE - TROY - PERGAMON - IZMIR: Explore the legendary city of Troy, immortalised by Homer in the stories of King Priamus, Hector, Paris and the beautiful Helen. Admire the archaeological excavations revealing nine separate periods of settlement, plus the symbolic replica wooden Trojan horse commemorating the epic war machine constructed in the 13th century BC. Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre at the ancient kingdom of Pergamon. Dine tonight at your hotel. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Moevenpick Izmir (Deluxe) |
| Day 6 | Pamukkale | IZMIR - EPHESUS - VIRGIN MARY'S HOUSE - PAMUKKALE: Your fascinating walking tour of the ancient city of Ephesus includes the House of the Virgin Mary, the Temple of Hadrian guarded by Medusa's head, and the Great Theatre, which was built by the Romans between 41 and 117 AD and is still in use today. Later, relax and enjoy the blissful thermal pools at your hotel in Pamukkale! (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Lycus River (First Class) |
| Day 7 | Bursa | PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS - BURSA: Visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis at Pamukkale, which is also famous for white 'Cotton Castles' formed by limestone-laden thermal springs. Finish your day in the city of Bursa. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) Thermal Kervansaray (First Class) |
| Day 8 | Istanbul | BURSA - ISTANBUL: Wander through the old silk market and visit the Green Ottoman Complex. Continue to Istanbul and spend time haggling for souvenirs in the vast, bustling Grand Bazaar! Join your fellow travellers this evening for a Farewell Dinner to mark the end of your holiday. (Buffet Breakfast / Farewell Dinner) Holiday Inn Sisli (Superior First Class) |
| Day 9 | EMBARK IN THE AFTERNOON | EMBARK IN THE AFTERNOON: Spend the day exploring more sights in the fascinating city of Istanbul. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 10 | At Sea | ISTANBUL - AT SEA: This afternoon, sail towards the Greek Islands. (Buffet Breakfast / Dinner) |
| Day 11 | Izmir | AT SEA - IZMIR: Relax on board and enjoy the ship's facilities. Arrive at Izmir with time to take an excursion to ancient Ephesus. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 12 | Mykonos | PATMOS - MYKONOS: Arrive early in Patmos with plenty of time for an excursion to the fortified Monastery of St. John. Sail to Mykonos with time to explore this picturesque island. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 13 | Rhodes | RHODES: In Rhodes, discover the medieval Old Town and ancient temples at Lindos. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 14 | Santorini | HERAKLION - SANTORINI: Explore Heraklion on the island of Crete. Later, cruise to the spectacular volcanic island of Santorini, arriving late afternoon. (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner) |
| Day 15 | Athens | DISEMBARKATION - ATHENS: Disembark at Piraeus and
transfer to your hotel for the next two nights in Athens. (Breakfast) Divani Palace Acropolis (Superior First Class) |
| Day 16 | Athens | ATHENS SIGHTSEEING: Your sightseeing includes a walking tour of the Acropolis and the Parthenon. Spend the afternoon as you wish. (Buffet Breakfast) |
| Day 17 | USA | ATHENS - USA: Say goodbye to your newfound friends and transfer to the airport for your return flight home. (Buffet Breakfast) |
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- Hotel Class Key: D: Deluxe SF: Superior First Class F: First Class
