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| Escorted Tours | Main Index | Gems of Turkey - 12 Day Escorted Visiting Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara. Library of Celsius This showcase of Turkey's cities of artiquity begins in magical Istanbul and travels to ancient Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia and the capital city of Ankara. Though history surrounds you, it is the warm hospitality of the Turkish people you'll remember most.   from $2,399* Land only Tour package includes:-- 11 nights in Deluxe and First Class hotels 21 Meals - 11 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch and 9 Dinners Modern motorcoach Transfers and luggage handling Escorted Tour Highlights Fully escorted by a professional Tour Manager Enjoy tours of Istanbul, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara Explore Istanbul's fabulous Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace Enjoy a ferry crossing of the Dardanelles en route to Troy See the impressive altar of Zeus in Pergamum Visit Ephesus, one of the most important cities in antiquity Stay in Pamukkale and see its amazing white limestone "frozen waterfalls" Tour the vast and impressive ruins at Perge and the Roman theater at Aspendos Stop at the Mevlana Monastery, home of the Whirling Dervishes Tour the elaborate cave cities and churches of Cappadocia Visit the Museum of Anatolian civilizations in Ankara Meals Buffet Breakfast (BB) daily 1 lunch (L) 9 Dinners (D) including a Farewell Dinner in Istanbul City Average High Temperature (°F) Jan Apr Jul Oct Istanbul 51 64 83 71 Izmir 52 68 89 70 Antalya 54 68 89 74 Ankara 56 59 81 61 All Departures Are Guaranteed 13 days from $2,399 Land Only Begin Finish Double Single 2008         Feb 26   Mar 8 $2,399 $3,149 Mar 18   Mar 29 2,399 3,149 Apr 1   Apr 12 2,599 3,349 Apr 22   May 3 2,599 3,349 May 6   May 17 2,599 3,349 May 20   May 31 2,599 3,349 Jun 3   Jun 14 2,599 3,349 Sep 2   Sep 13 2,699 3,449 Sep 9   Sep 20 2,699 3,449 Sep 23   Oct 4 2,699 3,449 Oct 7   Oct 18 2,599 3,349 Oct 21   Nov 1 2,599 3,349 Nov 4   Nov 15 2,599 3,349 2009         Feb 24   Mar 7 2,399 3,149 Mar 17   Mar 28 2,399 3,149   * Land Only rates do not include transfers. On tour arrival/departure day, they are $50 per person, each way. For low-cost airfare call us.  Tour Program Details   Call (800) 990-3454 for reservation