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Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia & the Amazing Coastline - May, 2009Friday, May 15, 2009 at 6:00 PM - Monday, May 25, 2009 at 6:00 PM (ET) |
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* Turkey - Istanbul, Cappadocia & the Amazing Coastline...
Friday, May 15 to Monday, May 25 (Memorial Day)

Highlights
- Flights NYC-IST Direct w/ Delta Airlines
- Fethiye Lagoon Beach
- Dalyan / visit Lycian Cliffs
- Visit the antient City of Kaynos
- Visiting to Kekova Bay
- Cappadocia Tour
- Visiting Ihlara Valley/ Derinkuyu Undeground City
- Visiting Devrent Imagination Valley, Zelve open air museum
- The Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Göreme Open air museum
- Visiting Keslik Monastery, Soganli Valley, Kaymaklı Underground City
- Visiting Blue Moscue, St. Sofya Church, Old Hipodrom Square
- Visiting Spice Bazaar, Making a cruise on the Bosphorus
- Visiting Dolmabahce Palace, Çamlica Hill, Bosphorus Bridge
Included
Domestic one-way flight from Istanbul to Izmir
9 nights accommodations
3 nights in 3-Star Hotel, Fethiye
1 night in 5-Star Ocean Front Resort, Antalya
2 nights in Cave Hotel, Cappadocia
2 nights in 4-Star Grand Hotel, Istanbul
9 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach
- Guided by English-speaking tour manager throughout
- Entrance fees per itinerary

Booking Details / Pricing:
(Full Package, incl. International Direct Flight!)
only - $2,095 - if you make deposit by Friday, February 27
$2,195 - if you make deposit by Friday, March 13
$2,295 - if you make deposit by Friday, April 4
$2,395 - Last minute booking
- Deposit / down payment: only $500 to hold your spot
Questions / RSVP: IgorBass@DynamicOutdoors.com
Itinerary
Friday, May 15 - Depart JFK 4.30 pm
Saturday, May 16
On arrival in Istanbul, meet our group rep in Atatürk airport and collect our tickets for the short flight to Izmir.
Upon arrival in Izmir we will depart by private motorcoach, and drive to Fethiye.
Check in at the hotel and then visit Fethiye' Lagoon Beach.
Remainder of the day at leisure, dinner at the hotel is included.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Dinner
Sunday, May 17
Morning departure for Dalyan, with a grand view from the Lycian Cliffs, and visit to the ancient city of Kaynos.
In the evening return to Fethiye.
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Monday, May 18
Full day excursion to Saklikent - Amazing Gorge - for a hike, as well as, time to relax and enjoy the area's natural beauty.
Return to our hotel in time for dinner.
Overnight: Fethiye
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Tuesday, May 19
This morning depart from Fethiye after breakfast, and drive to the magnificent bay of Kekova.
Spend the day at your leisure exploring the charming village, hiking up the hill to the archeological ruins of the old castle;
Optional kayaking or just swimming around the sunken ruins.
Our tour manager will explain about the area, and assist in arranging any sporting activities you may elect to try.
By late afternoon depart north and drive to Antalya where dinner is included in your deluxe hotel on the ocean.
Tonight you may want to head into town (10 minute cab ride) and sip tea or coffee overlooking the yacht marina
Overnight: Antalya - Ocean Front 5-Star Resort
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner

Wednesday, May 20
Enjoy an early breakfast, and then depart for Cappadocia arriving around mid-day.
After some free time for lunch on your own, enjoy a hald-day tour visiting Ihlara Valley, Derinkuyu Underground City.
Dinner at the hotel
Optional: Whirling Dervishes show
Overnight: Cave Hotel - Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast

Thursday, May 21
Full Day Cappadocia Tour visiting Devrent Imagination Valley, Zelve open air museum, Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Göreme Open air museum.
Optional Hiking Excursion
Dinner at the hotel
Overnight: Cave Hotel - Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast

Friday, May 22
After breakfast and hotel checkout continue with your Cappadocia Touring.
Visit Keslik Monastery, walking through Soganli Valley, and the Kaymakli Underground City.
This afternoon we will depart the area and drive towards the capital city of Ankara.
Dinner at the hotel.
Overnight: Ankara
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Saturday, May 23
Depart early this morning, and drive to Istanbul arriving befor lunchtime.
Our tour manager will provide a city orientation, and then we will have the remainder of the day to begin exploring the city.
Optional half-day tours can be arranged with your tour manager, or ahead of time
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast

Sunday, May 24
Today after breakfast enjoy a full day tour of Istanbul.
Dive into the heart of Istanbul City, including visits to St. Sophia, the great Byzantine basilica built in the 6th century, and the world-famous Blue Mosque.
Continue to the Roman Hippodrome, the ancient site of chariot races and competitive athletic events, before a final stop to visit the renowned Grand Bazaar, the world's largest covered market, featuring over 58 streets and more than 4000 shops.
This afternoon visit to the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of the Ottoman Sultans. Visit the Treasury Rooms which house 700 years worth of priceless Endurun Treasure, making for the largest national trove in the world.
Continue to visit the famous Mosque of Süleyman the Magnificent, built in the 16th century, and regarded today as one of the greatest buildings in the world.
Upon return to your hotel, enjoy a relaxing drive along the Golden Horn and view the ancient Roman fortification walls en route.
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
Monday, May 25 - Memorial Day
After a leisurely breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast

Direct Air Service by Delta Airlines
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Cancellation Policy:
If you cancel more than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive a refund minus $200
If you cancel less than 60 days before the date of travel, you would receive 75% refund
If you cancel less than 45 days before the date of travel, you would receive 50% refund
If you cancel less than 30 days before the date of travel, you would receive 25% refund
If you cancel less than 15 days before the date of travel, there won't be a refund possible unless we find replacement for you !

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