15D 14N SUN & MOON & STARS TOUR DETAILS

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1 15D 14N SUN & MOON & STARS TOUR DETAILS DAY 1// // Arrival to Fethiye & Overnight in Fethiye Arrival to Istanbul Airport or Dalaman Airport Depends on your flight if it is landing we will match your international flight with Dalaman flight or you can start your tour from Istanbul also *We will make your welcoming and transfer to your hotel *Arrival fethiye to Hillside Hotel *Dinner at the stuning view of Hilsdie hotel s Restaurant *Overnight in Fethiye (Included meals: Dinner ) DAY 2 // Fethiye Tour & Overnight in Fethiye Breakfast at the hotel Pick up for your city tour and head for the King Amyntas Rock Tombs located on the mountain behind Fethiye. The rock tombs overlook the whole of Fethiye, so we will get some snaps before heading onto our next destination. The next stop is Tlos Ancient City, one of the most intact ancient cities in the area. We will explore this ancient city and the ruins from 4,000 years ago. Following on from Tlos the guide will take us to Yaka National Park and then we will eat a buffet lunch at one of the local restaurants. Saklikent Gorge is next on the itinerary for today. Saklikent Gorge, meaning Hidden City

2 is one of the deepest gorges in the world, and the largest in Turkey. In the late afternoon, we will make our way to Kaya Koy, an abandoned town after the population swap between Greece and Turkey. We end the tour with photo opportunities at Fethiye view point before returning to your hotel. Rest at your hotel and then we will make your pick up for trransfer to Fethiye Barlar Street to feel the vibe of the area and get your dinner at the local Restaurant. Overnight in Fethiye(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner ) DAY 3 // 12 Island Boat tour and ovenight at the Boat Breakfast at the hotel Check out and Soak up the best of the Gulf of Fethiye with this day cruise on a gulet. The day will be spent hoping from bay to bay in the 12 Islands region. Swim, snorkel or simply relax on deck with a book - the day is yours to enjoy. Guests can also make their way on land to explore the islands. Ancient ruins are scattered throughout this area, and there are also many water sports in the area to enjoy. For lunch you will be served up a delicious bbq with a variety of dished to choose from. In the late afternoon we will pull into a small bay in the Fethiye gulf to enjoy dinner and spend the night. Night swimming is highly recommended, as is sleeping on deck under the stars Overnight in Fethiye at the Boat(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& dinner ) DAY 4// Paragliding &Drive to Marmaris Today you will get your breakfast at the boat and after breakfast return back to land. If you like you may try paragliding from Baba dag, going up to Bab Mountain hill scarier then jumping so if you reach up %100 you prefer to jump. After this we will drive to Dalyan to the river front, board a fishing boat and cruise down the Dalyan River. Along the cruise we will witness the Ancient City of Kaunos tombs built into the cliff face. We will also stop at the natural mud baths and hot springs of Dalyan. Have a splash, frollick in the mud before we head to our next destination. Back in Dalyan we have lunch and then spend time at Iztuzu

3 Beach. Home to the Caretta Turtle and Blue Crab, during the months of May and September this is a large breeding ground - you may be lucky enough to see their young making their way into the water here. After a quick swim we make our way back to the vibrant town of Marmaris. Check in to your hotel Free time to discover the area own your own. Overnight in Marmaris (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch) DAY 4 // Marmaris city center tour & Rafting Tour & Drive to Bodrum *Breakfast at the Hotel *Enjoy the Marmaris city tour and then you have Rafting tour.raht throug narrow limestone gorges surrounded by magnificent pine forest, and tackle exhilarating white water.you are able to bath in naturel jacuzzis, swim in shallows pools,jump off rocks and drink from crystal clear stream. Over 3 hours of non-stop adrenalin At the end of the tour drive to Bodrum Reach to Bodrum nice resort hotel. We will pick you after sunset and drive to Bodrum city center forgetting dinner service at the nice local fish restaurant Sunger. It maynot fancy but taste of the food is get fine dining restaurant certificated Overnight in Bodrum (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch&Dinner ) DAY 5// Bodrum Tour & Overnight in Bodrum Breakfast at the Hotel Visits to the Castle and Museum, Myndos Gate and Ancient Theater are some of the highlights of their travels to Turkey for many visitors. In the Castle of St. Peter you have the opportunity to visit the Bodrum Museum of Underwater Archaeology to see treasures from ancient ship wrecks, The

4 Carian Princess exhibition hall as well as some cultural heritage from Turkish culture. Bodrum Peninsula, ancient Halikarnassos s peninsula, is an excellent area where you can explore charming fishing villages and small beautiful bays of Aegean, including the harbour of ancient Myndos. At the end of the day we will provide candle light dinner at the beach specially for you with your private waiter Overnight in Bodrum.(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner ) DAY 06// Cos Tour &Overnight in Cos Visitors are often surprised to discover that the largest island in view from Bodrum is the Greek island of Kos. It is part of the Dodecanese group of islands that includes Rhodes, Samos and smaller islands. As ferryboats cross the straits daily between the harbours of Kos and Bodrum, there is a wonderful chance to visit the island whose history dates far back into antiquity. Amongst its mountains and farmlands, beyond the modern port and beaches, lies the beautiful site of the Asclepion, where the father of medicine Hippocrates of Kos practised his healing arts. The sanctuary of the Asclepion was the original site from where spread all the cults of Asclepios of ancient Greece and Anatolia. *Discover the İsland on your own in the evening, your guide may help you if you need help *Overnight in Cos Island(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch) DAY 07// Return to Bodrum & Bodrum Village Visit and Overnight in Bodrum *After breakfast get ferry to Bodrum back. Just a short drive from the resort life, Mumcular is a traditional Turkish town and centre for some eleven agricultural villages of the fertile plains area. Mumcular is famous for its olives, sheep, grains, vegetables and the craft of handmade carpets. The

5 process is carried out mostly by women, who do everything from sheep shearing, wool spinning, dyeing the wool with natural dyes, through to weaving. The majority of the finished rugs are transported to Bodrum, Milas and Istanbul to be exported, but meeting the women at their looms and kitchens is to meet traditional hospitality. You will get your dinner att he Village house with their Turkish style dinner to their guests Overnight in Bodrum (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner ) DAY 08// Mylasa, Euromos, Herakleia and Lassos Tour & Overnight in Pamukkale Breakfast at the Hotel and drive to Milas. The once proud cities of Caria are hidden in the countryside. The present day town of Milas stands on the foundations of the ancient city of Mylasa, earliest capital of Caria. Much of the ancient city has been built over, but Roman walls, Byzantine columns and early pre- Ottoman mosques blend into the fabric of the old town with some beautiful examples of prosperous 19th century houses and the caravanseray, all worth seeing. The village comes to town on Tuesday; market day, giving a glimpse of older ways of life. Iassos was the wealthy fishery and port in Roman times, and excavations have brought to light the foundations of the city. The Carian outpost of Herakleia, lies on the banks of Lake Bafa set in the legendary landscape of Latmos mountains. The temple of Euromos stands tall and lonely, amongst the fields and trees that hide the city. At the end of the dinner drive to Pamukkale Overnight in Pamukkale (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner )

6 DAY 09// Pamukkale Tour & Overnight in Kusadasi * Breakfast at the Hotel PAMUKKALE TOUR *Your will be started to your tour Karahayit Springs which is known as Kirmizi Su (Red Water). Then your next stop will be Hierapolis ancient city. Your guide will lead you from northern necropolis to southern necropolis. On your way, you will learn the story of this sacred city and explore it's basilica, theatre, temple of Apollo, roman bath, St. Phillip Martyrium and other parts of the city. You will also have a chance to swim in the historical roman pool of Hierapolis. Among these archaeological treasures, the highlight of the excursion will be walking with bare-foot on the travertine terraces. PS:You will have free time and we suggest to try Cleopetra Pool.for historical roman pool swimming.take your swimming Costume with you. SPECIAL NOTES Guests must be able to walk approximately 0, 5 miles over of travertine without shoes. A hat and plenty of sunscreen are recommended. The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries because the waterfalls can be slippy. Due to the nature of this tour, it is recommended for guests with walkers or wheelchairs till waterfalls. Bring sunscreen and a hat, as shade is limited and bring swimwear for walking in the water at Pamukkale which is the snow-white petrified waterfalls. At the end of the tour transfer to Kusadasi Dinner will be arrange at the hotel Overnight in Kusadasi (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner )

7 DAY 10// Skydive & Sirince tour & Overnight in Kusadasi * Breakfast at the Hotel We will transfer you to Local Airport for charter flight and you have Skydiving. Aftre this excited experience time to get lunch at the loevely area Sirince This delightful village, 12 km away from Ephesus and 30 km from Kusadasi, was once Cirkince ("ugly").there is a story that the village was settled by freed Greek slaves who named the village Cirkince (meaning "Ugly" in Turkish) to deter others from following them. Indeed its habitants gave this name on purpose as they did not want to be bothered by foreigners or to share the beauty of their village. Still after years, visitors understood that the village was not ugly at all and called it Sirince ("pretty"). As the village is located on the top of a mountain, anyone will enjoy the impressive wine yards' and peach trees' views on his way. This lovely village is famous for its own wines and olive oils and garden produce. Sirince especially worth visiting for the magnificent scenery, in particular the breathtaking views of olive groves and lush countryside en-route to the village. At the end of the tour transfer to your hotel Free night you can enjoy at the nice bars and restaurants of the area DAY 11// Ephesus Tour &Overnight in Kusadasi You have Ephesus Tour EPHESUS TOUR *The tour starting with Isa Bey Mosque, then drive to an ancient Greek city, later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor which called Ephesus, stroll past the celsus library, the Temple Of

8 Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus.After walking on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end.fix menu lunch in a local Turkish restaurant.. Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary,it is believed where she spent recent years of her life after that Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. SPECIAL NOTES Guests must be able to walk approximately 2.5 miles over uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines and steps. In Summer Comfortable shoes, a hat and plenty of sunscreen are recommended as shade is limited In Winter please wear something which keeps you warm and hat and gloves suggested. The order of the tour itinerary may vary in order to avoid congestion. Guests should watch their step at all times in order to avoid injuries. *At the end of the tour transfer to Urla *AAArrrrival to Urla and you have dinner at the cozy local restaurant *Overnight in ural (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner DAY 12// Urla tour & Overnight in Izmir Breakfast at the Hotel & check out Urla is a nice small seaside village still quite and friendly envoirment and people. You will spent the day around the area and at the end of the day we will make your transfer to Izmir center. Dinner at the Kordon Overnight in Izmir

9 DAY 13// Izmir city Tour& Overnight in Izmir Breakfast at the hotel Leave hotel after breakfast for full day Izmir City tour Known in Turkish as "Beautiful Izmir" the city lies at the head of a long and narrow gulf furrowed by ships and yachts. The climate is mild and in the summer the constant and refreshing sea breezes temper the sun's heat. Behind the palm-lined promenades and avenues which follow the shoreline, the city, in horizontal terraces, gently ascends the slopes of the surrounding mountains. Then continue to Kemeralti and visit the bazaar, Sadirvan and Hisar mosques, the archaeological museum, the Agora (marketplace) Have a delectable lunch at a restaurant of the area and free time and A final visit will be made to the historic Elevator to enjoy another great view of Izmir. At the end of the tour return to your hotel *Free night in Izmir, you can explore different palces by yourself Overnight in Izmir(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch) DAY 14// Pergamum Tour &Flight to Istanbul & Overnight in ıstanbul Breakfast at the hotel Departure for Pergamon. Whose main function was social and cultural as much as it was sacred. Built on a conical hill rising 1,000 feet above the surrounding valley, Pergamum (also spelled Pergamon was an important capital city in ancient times. Pergamum is home to two of the country's most celebrated archaeological sites: Pergamum's acropolis listed among the top 100 historical sites on the Mediterranean. Most of the buildings and monuments in Pergamon date to the time of Eumenes II ( BC), including the famed library, the terrace of the spectacularly sited hillside theater, the main palace, the Altar of Zeus, and the propylaeum of the Temple of Athena. In the early Christian era, Pergamum's church was a major center of Christianity and was one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. At the end of the tour transfer to Izmir Airport and you have Flight to Istanbul.

10 Arrival to Istanbul and welcoming you by Tav Prime Class service and transfer to your Suite at the Armaggan Bosphorus and you will have speacial dinner at the Bosphorus as you may reach hotel around 21:30-22:00 pm (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch& Dinner ) DAY 15// Free day in Istanbul & Transfer to Airport *Breakfast at the Hotel *Our driver will wait for you if you may need to go out side for shopping he will be with you how long you need. *Check out from hotel depends on your flight timing and transfer to airport depends on your flight timing (Included meals: Breakfast ) QUOTATION INCLUDES: Arrival and departure Airport transfers and any other transfers as per the itinerary. 010 nights bed & breakfast accommodation in Istanbul (single or double or triple occupancy depends on request) in Region s best hotel Skydiving Boat tour Paragliding & raftring tours Pak entrance fees 13 Full daysregion Tours mention at the program English speaking tour guide during your trip

11 Entrance fees at the museums during your tours % 18 Local taxes & service fee 24/7 assistance of our office in Istanbul Dinners & Lunches mention at the Program Air conditioned non smoking vehicle during your all transfer and tour services Local Flights NOT INCLUDED International flights Airport departure taxes Services on day at leisure. Visa fees Beverages Travel and medical insurances Porterage, tips and gratuities to local waiting staff and driver guides. Excursions not detailed in below program. All Items of personal nature e.g. laundry, phone charges etc. *THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ONLY A SAMPLE THE ABOVE ITINERARY IS ONLY A SAMPLE. ANYTHING CAN BE ANYTHING CAN BE MODIFIED TO FIT YOUR WISHES. ** WE CAN ARRANGE ABOVE PACKAGE ALL YEAR LONG *** PRICE IS AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST AND VARIES BY THE NUMBER OF TRAVELERS AND TIME OF YEAR.