Turkey with Luxury & Style (14 Days): Sample Itinerary Outline


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DAYS 1 – 3: Istanbul, TURKEY
Explore the landmarks of the city once called Constantinople. Visit the fabulous Topkapi Palace, the Basilica of St. Sophia, and the spectacular Blue Mosque. Take a private cruise on the Bosphorus. Explore the Grand Bazaar with its incredible collections of jewelry, antiques and Oriental rug shops.
►Some suggested Istanbul hotels (in alphabetical order):
Ciragan Palace Kempinski Istanbul    (V)
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul at Sultanahmet   (V)
Four Seasons Hotel Istanbul At The Bosphorus    (V)
Park Hyatt Istanbul – Macka Palas    (V)
Ritz-Carlton, Istanbul    (V)
Shangri-La Bosphorus, Istanbul    (V)
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 4: Gaziantep & Zeugma, TURKEY
This morning fly to Gaziantep, in the land of Upper Mesopotamia. Drive along the shore of the Euphrates River to tour the ancient Roman Empire city of Zeugma.
►Suggested hotel:
Dedeman Hotel, Gaziantep

DAYS 5 & 6: Antakya & Adana, TURKEY
Tour the Archaeological Museum of Gaziantep to see its extensive collection of ancient Roman mosaics. At Antakya (Antioch), visit the Grotto of St. Peter and the Archaeological Museum. See Bakras Castle, one of the most photographed medieval castles in the Middle East.
►Suggested hotels:
Hilton Hotel, Adana
Liwan Hotel, Antakya


DAYS 7 & 8: Cappadocia, TURKEY
Tour Gumusluk Monastery and Kaymakli Underground City, with its nearly 100 underground tunnels. Enjoy an enchanting evening presentation of the mystical Whirling Dervishes.
►Some suggested Cappadocia hotels (in alphabetical order):
Anatolian Houses
Museum Hotel, Cappadocia
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAY 9: Hattusa & Ankara, TURKEY
Arrive at Hattusa, capital of Hittite civilization. You will tour the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations of Ankara and the ancient capital of Hattusa and Yazilikaya.
►Suggested hotel:
Hilton Hotel, Ankara


DAY 10: Kusadasi, TURKEY
Visit the fascinating Museum of Anatolian Civilizations to see artifacts belonging to the Hittites, Urartians and Phrygians. In Izmir, visit the House of Virgin Mary, an example of Roman architecture made entirely of stones.
►Some suggested Kusadasi hotels (in alphabetical order):
Charisma Hotel, Kusadasi
KoruMar Hotel De Luxe
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!

DAYS 11 – 14: Ephesus, Bodrum, TURKEY
Visit Ephesus and see the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus, and the Great Theater of Ephesus. In Bodrum, view the medieval Crusaders’ Castle and the site of King Mausolus’ Tomb, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. On Day 14, you will be taken to the airport for your flight home or on to your next destination.
►Some suggested Bodrum hotels (in alphabetical order):
Amanruya
Kempinski Hotel Barbaros Bay Bodrum   (V)
Marmara Bodrum
►Together, we will find the best choice for you!