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TURKEY PRE-TOUR ( Based on 8 passengers ) Land only per person ( double occupancy ) $1307.

1 TURKEY PRE-TOUR ( Based on 8 passengers ) Land only per person ( double occupancy ) $ (This might be less if we get moe ambassadors) The above rate includes: Arrival transfer from Istanbul airport to hotel September 26 th 2 nights Golden Crown Hotel (Old City ) Sept 26, 27 th Breakfast daily in Istanbul Full day Istanbul city tour including lunch Transfer to Istanbul airport September 28 th Air transportation Istanbul to Kayseri September 28 th 2 nights Perissia Hotel Cappadocia Sept 28,29 th Breakfast & dinner in Cappadocia Tour in Cappadocia ( as per below itinerary ) 1 night Lycus River Hotel Pamukkale including dinner & breakfast September 30 th Tour of Pamukkale ( as per below itinerary ) Transfer from Pamukkale to Izmir Hotel October 1 st English speaking guide through 3 night tour of Cappadocia & Pamukkale Museum entrance fees as per below itinerary 3 lunches ( Cappadocia & Pamukkale ) at local restaurants All parking and highway fees Tips to hotels and restaurants Local current taxes 26 September 2013 Arrival ISTANBUL Welcome to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. 27 September 2013 ISTANBUL Start the day with a visit to Hagia Sophia, a marvel of world architecture, before heading to the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles and the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Continue to the Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium that held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to Topkapi Palace, the principle residence of Ottoman Sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries. Topkapi Palace is now a museum and has a spectacular collection of jewelry and imperial treasures. Finish with a shopping spree at the Grand Bazaar, a labyrinth of more than 4,000 shops. (B/L) 28 September 2013 ISTANBUL / KAYSERI / CAPPADOCIA After breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival transfer to Cappadocia. Visit of Devrent valley where the geografical formations remind us a place of another planet. Then in Pasabagi, we'll take a stroll among the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From here we'll drive to Avanos to have our lunch. After having our lunch we leave from Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine

art in Göreme Open Air Museum. Esentepe panoramic view, Then we drive to Uçhisar castle, the highest point of the region, where we have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Transfer to hotel.

(B/L/D) 29 September 2013 CAPPADOCIA After breakfast you will make a visit to the underground city of Kaymakli, built by the Christian communities to protect against Arab attacks, the Cavusin Valley,

After lunch visit the Open Air Museum in Zelve which is one of the best examples of troglodyte cities, the museum occupies three deonde valleys have been excavated hundreds of homes, churches and

2 art in Göreme Open Air Museum. Esentepe panoramic view, Then we drive to Uçhisar castle, the highest point of the region, where we have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel and overnight. (B/L/D) 29 September 2013 CAPPADOCIA After breakfast you will make a visit to the underground city of Kaymakli, built by the Christian communities to protect against Arab attacks, the Cavusin Valley, where houses dug into the hillside, have lavishly decorated facades, beauty that lasts through time. After lunch visit the Open Air Museum in Zelve which is one of the best examples of troglodyte cities, the museum occupies three deonde valleys have been excavated hundreds of homes, churches and tunnels; visit to the beautiful little village of old Mustafa Pasa Sinasos this long-inhabited by the Greeks, as evidenced by the carved fronts of the houses until At the end make a stop at a shop carpets and kilims. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight. (B/L/D) 30 September 2013 CAPPADOCIA / PAMUKKALE After breakfast departure for Pamukkale. Upon arrival visit of the ruins of Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Main Street and Gates, Thermal Baths, Roman Theater and museum and Pamukkale's famous petrified calcium cliffs. Transfer to hotel. Dinner at hotel and overnight. (B/L/D) 01 October 2013 PAMUKKALE / IZMIR Breakfast at hotel and drive to Izmir. (Driving distance 4-4,5 hours) End of our services (B)

01 October October 8th GUZELBAHCE FF Guzelbahce Exchange October 1-8, 2013 $470 includes fees to Atlanta, club fee and host club

90 Km) Moving to the airport Welcoming guests The Mayor of Guzelbahce Visiting The Head Officer of Guzelbahce Lunch at at

Museum Of Ethnography Kizlaragasi Khan & Coffee break & Shopping at Kemeralti (Free time) Lunch at the carpet shop & Carpet show

Distance: 250 Km) Moving to Kusadasi Visiting The Basilica of St.

Mary Moving to Izmir (The dinner will be served by hosts at home.

3 01 October October 8th GUZELBAHCE FF Guzelbahce Exchange October 1-8, 2013 $470 includes fees to Atlanta, club fee and host club fees plus all activities during host week Tentative Guzelbahce Exchange Week Chart Day Activity Plan 1 1 (Daily Total Distance: 90 Km) Moving to the airport Welcoming guests The Mayor of Guzelbahce Visiting The Head Officer of Guzelbahce Lunch at at Restaurant Visit 1 Guzelbahce village Back to houses The Welcome Party 2 (Daily Total Distance: 50 Km) Moving to İzmir The Museum Of Ethnography Kizlaragasi Khan & Coffee break & Shopping at Kemeralti (Free time) Lunch at the carpet shop & Carpet show & Shopping (Lunch is free of charge) The City Tour & Back to houses (The dinner will be borne by guests) 3 (Daily Total Distance: 250 Km) Moving to Kusadasi Visiting The Basilica of St. John Museum Visiting The Ancient City of Ephesus Lunch at Restaurant Visiting The Archaeological Museum & The House of Virgin Mary Moving to Izmir (The dinner will be served by hosts at home.) 4 (Daily Total Distance: 150 Km) Moving to Cesme Visiting The Cesme Castle Entering fee & Marina & Bazaar Moving to Alacati & Visiting The Alacati Bazaar Lunch at Restaurant Visiting Alacati Marina & Windsurf watching & Back to houses (The dinner will be served by hosts at home.)

5 (Daily Total Distance: 100 Km) Moving to Sigacik Visiting The

to Izmir Swimming at the pool of The Balcova Thermal Hotel Back to

) 6 (Daily Total Distance: 50 Km) Moving to Urla Visiting The

boat & Swimming (If weather is good) Break Visiting The Olive-oil

4 5 (Daily Total Distance: 100 Km) Moving to Sigacik Visiting The Sigacik Castle & Bazaar (Free time) Lunch at Restaurant Fee Moving to Izmir Swimming at the pool of The Balcova Thermal Hotel Back to houses (The dinner will be served by hosts at home.) 6 (Daily Total Distance: 50 Km) Moving to Urla Visiting The Quarantine at The Quarantine Islands The Boat Trip & Lunch at the boat & Swimming (If weather is good) Break Visiting The Olive-oil Factory & Cesmealti The Farewell dinner 7 All Day Free time with hosts Moving to the airport

GREECE TOUR Rate per person $1554.50 Air Izmir-Athens via Istanbul $ 177.00 Total $1731.

5 GREECE TOUR Rate per person $ Air Izmir-Athens via Istanbul $ Total $ Arrival transfer from Athens Airport to hotel October 8 th 2 nights Athenian Callirhoe Hotel October 8,9 th Breakfast daily in Athens Private Athens City Tour including lunch October 9 th 2 day/1night tour ( regular Not Private ) Meteora Tour ( includes accommodation Amalia Hotel Kalambaka (dinner & breakfast included ) Oct 10 th Return to Athens in the evening and overnight Athenian Callihore Hotel including breakfast Oct 11 th Transfer to Athens airport flight Athens Santorini October 12 th Arrival transfer from Santorini airport to hotel October 12 th 2 nights Filotera Hotel ( sea view rooms ) October 12,13 th Breakfast daily in Santorini Transfer to Santorini airport October 14 th Air transportation Santorini Rhodes ( via Athens ) October 14 th Arrival transfer from Rhodes Airport October 14 th 3 nights Mediterranean Beach Hotel (sea view) Oct 14,15,16 th Breakfast & dinner daily in Rhodes Departure transfer to Rhodes airport October 17 th Air transportation Rhodes Athens October 17 th Hotel tax & service charges 08 October 2013 IZMIR/ATHENS Arrival transfer from Athens airport overnight Athenian Callihore Hotel 09 October ATHENS After breakfast Athens city tour (half day) including lunch Enjoy a tour of Athens, combining most of the city s modern and classical sights. This tour includes an overview of the modern city and striking contrasts to the remains of its glorious past. Drive by the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square, the Panathenaikon Stadium (site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896). See views of the Presidential Palace (ex Royal Palace), government buildings and elegant homes. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library and Omonia Square. In contrast, visit the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus and the crowning beauty and glory of ancient Athens, the

Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens 10 October ATHENS /

At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece.

The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games,

6 Acropolis with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylaea, the Temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion with its Porch of Maidens 10 October ATHENS / KALAMBAKA Drive through Levadia and Arachova (famous for its bright multi colored carpets) and arrive into Delphi. At the foot of Mount Parnassos, within the angle formed by the twin rocks of the Phaedriades, lies the Pan-Hellenic sanctuary of Delphi, which had the most famous oracle of ancient Greece. Delphi was regarded as the centre of the world. According to mythology, it is here that the two eagles sent out by Zeus from the ends of the universe to find the navel of the world met. The sanctuary of Delphi, set within a most spectacular landscape, was for many centuries the cultural and religious centre and symbol of unity for the Hellenic world and seat of the Pythian Games, the second most important games in Greece after the Olympics, which were held every four years. Visit of the archaeological site (Museum not included). After visit depart to Kalambaka through the towns of Central Greece Amphissa, Lamia and Trikala - crossing the Thessalian Plain, the granary of Greece. Dinner & Overnight in Kalambaka. (D). Amalia Hotel Kalambaka 11 October KALAMBAKA /ATHENS Morning visit of the breathtaking Meteora and its monasteries built on the top of high rocks. Then start the drive back to Athens passing through Thermopylae where Leonidas was killed (visit) and Kamena Vourla. (B) Overnight Athenian Callihore Hotel 12 October ATHENS SANTORINI Transfer to Athens airport flight Athens - Santorini Upon arrival transfer to your hotel 13 October SANTORINI 14 October SANTORINI /RHODES Transfer to Santorini airport for your flight to Rhodes (via Athens ) upon arrival in Rhodes transfer to your hotel

15 October RHODES Explore Rhodes the island of Roses.

Asklepion, Troy and Gallipoli for those not interested in Greece Tour October 8-9, 2013 If you are not interested in going to Greece but would like a 2-day tour to Pergamum, Asklepion, Troy and

They will pick us up in Izmir on October 8, and do the Pergamum and Asklepion tour and overnight @ Crowded House Hotel (DBL - BB), next day morning Troy tour, Gallipoli tour in the afternoon and

7 15 October RHODES Explore Rhodes the island of Roses. Rich in history, picturesque villages, and tranquil beaches 16 October RHODES 17 October RHODES / ATHENS Departure transfer to Rhodes airport for flight back to Athens Optional Tour to Pergamum, Asklepion, Troy and Gallipoli for those not interested in Greece Tour October 8-9, 2013 If you are not interested in going to Greece but would like a 2-day tour to Pergamum, Asklepion, Troy and Gallipoli after the exchange before going to Istanbul to return home, arrangements have been made with Crowded House Tours in Eceabat for a 2-day guided tour. They will pick us up in Izmir on October 8, and do the Pergamum and Asklepion tour and Crowded House Hotel (DBL - BB), next day morning Troy tour, Gallipoli tour in the afternoon and after the tour, they will drop us at our hotel in Istanbul. The cost for 2 people sharing a room is about $265 pp. It includes all the transfers (door to door service), 2 lunches, all the entrance fees, guiding on the tours, 1 Crowded House Hotel (BB) and transportation. Pergamum is one of the finest archaeological sites in Turkey. The city was a great center of culture and the capital of East Roman Empire. On the Acropolis there are numerous remains including the celebrated Library, the steepest Theatre of Anatolia, the Temples of Trojan and Dionysos, the place of the monumental Altar of Zeus famous with the relief of God and devils, the Sanctuary of Demeter, the Gymnasium situated on terraces and the lower Agora. Proceed to the Medical Center of the ancient world, Asclepium, the holistic healing center.

Troy is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the sights you will see are the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700 year old city walls, Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. - 2500 B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), the current excavations in progress and remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX.

In ancient times this deep channel was called the Hellespont.

there were over 500,000 casualties and 130,000 deaths. We will tour battlefields, cemeteries and memorials to the fallen Turks and Allied troops. October 9 October 11, 2013 (No reservations made yet.

8 Troy is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Among the sights you will see are the Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700 year old city walls, Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall), the current excavations in progress and remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. Gallipoli Peninsula is bordered by the Dardanelles, a strategic waterway allowing access to the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. In ancient times this deep channel was called the Hellespont. Today the peninsula is a peaceful place covered in brush and pine forests, and the southern third is a national park, but it was the scene of one of the bloodiest campaigns of World War I in which there were over 500,000 casualties and 130,000 deaths. We will tour battlefields, cemeteries and memorials to the fallen Turks and Allied troops. October 9 October 11, 2013 (No reservations made yet.) The tour will drop us at hotel in Istanbul for 2 nights. On October 10 you might enjoy a boat tour on the Bosphorus or a visit to a museum or two. Please note that you can do whatever part of the trip that works for you. You can do the home-stay only ($470.00) or the pre-tour and home-stay or the home-stay and post tour. All combinations are welcomed. The prices discussed do not include international air or air between Istanbul and Izmir and return if not going on either tour.

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FRIENDS OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION. THE SPLENDOR OF GREECE May 17-May 28, 2011

TEXAS STATE UNIVERSITY FRIENDS OF FINE ARTS AND COMMUNICATION THE SPLENDOR OF GREECE May 17-May 28, 2011 Itinerary Tuesday, May 17 th 8:00 a.m. bus from San Marcos to Austin Airport. Continental #1572