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Christmas in Demre
| Day 1
(19th December) Welcome to Istanbul |
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Welcome to Istanbul where you will be transferred to
your hotel located in the heart of the old city,
Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free
to explore. Overnight Istanbul
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| Day 2
(20th December) Istanbul Old City |
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Tour the city that spans both Europe and Asia
visiting the Blue Mosque, the St. Sofya, Topkapi
Palace, Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome.
Welcome dinner tonight. Overnight Istanbul
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| Day 3
(21st December) Gallipoli Battlefields |
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Today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli
including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC
Cove, the Nek, Johnston’s Jolly and the Kaba Tepe
Gallipoli Museum. Overnight Guzelyali.
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| Day 4
(22nd December) Troy, Pergamum |
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Step back in time today as we visit Troy and it’s
famed Trojan Horse, followed by a tour of the
magnificent acropolis of Pergamum. It’s impressive
temples, library and medical facilities made it a
renowned cultural and political centre in its time.
Overnight Kusadasi
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| Day 5
(23rd December) Ephesus, Kusadasi |
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Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour
of Ephesus. Walk down Marble Road towards the Celsus
Library and Grand Theatre and immerse yourself into
the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium
where chariot and horse races were once held. We
also visit the Selcuk Museum before a Leather goods
display. Turkey produces some of the finest leather
goods in the world and many are made here before
branding in Italy. Overnight Kusadasi
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| Day 6
(24th December) Pamukkale, Fethiye |
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Take a dip in the hot springs in the magnificent
white calcium formations of Pamukkale, followed by
the ancient city of Hierapolis. Overnight Fethiye
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| Day 7
(25th December) Christmas Day |
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Merry Christmas... Today we visit Demre, home of the
original St. Nicholas (aka Santa Claus), where he
lived as Bishop of the area. We visit his church and
tomb before heading to Finike for Christmas dinner.
Overnight Kemer
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| Day 8
(26th December) Perge, Aspendos |
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A tour of the ancient ruins of Perge will impress you
with the Seleucid walls, which have survived
remarkably well over time. Close by, we also tour
Aspendos, which is known for its theatre. One of the
best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, this impressive
theatre is still used today. Its galleries, stage
decorations and acoustics all testify to the
architect’s success. Overnight Antalya |
| Day 9
(27th December) Konya, Cappadocia, |
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Today we visit the Mevlana Museum. The Mevlevi order
of whirling dervishes is a mystic group whose
members are followers of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi - a
great Turkish poet and mystic. The brotherhood is
based in Konya where its founder is buried. En-route,
we stop at an ancient Silk Road Caravanseray, before
we trek through the beautiful Ihlara Valley. Tonight,
don’t miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore
evening. Overnight Cappadocia
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10 (28th December) Goreme, Uchisar |
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Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with a
fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy
chimneys, Uchisar castle, Derinkuyu underground city
and more. Overnight Cappadocia
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11 (29th December) Capital Ankara |
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Today we visit the Turkiye's capital, Ankara, with a
tour of the Anatolian Civilisation Museum. Overnight
Istanbul (Optional flight to Istanbul from
Cappadocia)
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12 (30th December) Istanbul |
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After breakfast our tour concludes and you will be
transferred to the airport for your return...
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