Private Luxury Vacations in Turkey – 2009 Discover Turkey with chauffeur driven luxury van
1. Ephesus
Day 1: Morning flight from Istanbul airport to Izmir (approx. 40 min.)
Of all the cities of ancient Turkey, Ephesus is the best preserved and the most often visited.
Dedicated to the virgin goddess of the chase, the city is the site of the Temple of Diana
(Artemis), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and The Church of Saint John, where the
disciple spoke. During Christian times, it was one of the Seven Churches of Revelations, and
was where Paul wrote the Philippians and perhaps other letters now in the New Testament. In the morning, walk through the
church where St. John spoke, and view the Temple of Arte-mis (Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In
the afternoon, visit the classic city of Ephesus and the nearby Selcuk Museum containing marvelous artifacts found in the
nearby excavations.
Day 2: Return flight from Izmir airport to Istanbul
includes Turkish domestic flights Istanbul-Izmir -Istanbul, lunch,all entry fees, ground transportation and
professional tour guide
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: beverages, excess baggage charges and other items of a personal nature.
Per Person by min.2 Pax / per Person € 358,00 + VAT of % 18
2009 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 195,00 + VAT of % 18
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2. Ephesus & Aphrodisias & Bodrum
Day 1: Morning flight from Istanbul to Izmir (approx. 40 min.)
Of all the cities of ancient Turkey, Ephesus is the best preserved and the most often visited. Dedicated to the virgin goddess
of the chase, the city is the site of the Temple of Diana (Artemis), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and The Church of
Saint John, where the disciple spoke. During Christian times, it was one of the Seven Churches of Revelations, and was
where Paul wrote the Philippians and perhaps other letters now in the New Testament. In the morning, walk through the
church where St. John spoke, and view the Temple of Arte-mis (Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In
the afternoon, visit the classic city of Ephesus and the nearby Selcuk Museum containing marvelous artifacts found in the
nearby excavations.
Day 2: Today’s tour takes us to Aphrodisias, one of the most exciting recent discoveries in
Turkey. Within this ancient city, dedicated to the goddess of love, have been found monuments
of great beauty, many of Aphrodite herself. Here, a member of the archaeological staff will open
the storage building that is closed to the public to show us the lovely marble statues that have
been found during the excavations.
Day 3: Visit a number of imposing sites en route to Bodrum. A powerful Greek force before the
5th century, Miletus features a colossal theater crowned with a crusader's castle on top. Priene
was laid out according to the design of Hippodamus of Miletus, the famous town planner. The temple at Didyma housed the
oracle that declared Alexander the Great to be the son of Zeus. Euromus contains a classically proportioned temple with
columns still supporting the crossbeams. The Castle of Saint Peter was begun in 1402 as a hospital for pilgrims to Jerusalem.
Now it is the Bodrum Underwater Archaeology Museum and Laboratory. Here, displays of fascinating underwater findings,
some thousands of years old, are displayed throughout the Castle in a myriad of atmospheric halls and galleries.
Day 4: Flight from Bodrum to Istanbul (approx. 45min.) or extention at a resort hotel in Bodrum.
2009 TRIP COST: € 675,00 + VAT of % 18 (per person, double occupancy)
includes Turkish domestic flights Istanbul-Izmir and Bodrum – Istanbul on economy class, accomodation in
Deluxe hotels, luncheon,all entry fees, ground transportation and professional tour guide.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: beverages, dinners, laundry, excess baggage charges and other items of a personal
nature.
2009 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 565,00 + VAT of % 18
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3.Ankara & Cappadocia
Day 1: Flight to Ankara, and overnight. (approx. 45min.)
Day 2: Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, housed within a beautifully restored
bazaar; its unique and priceless collection is that of Hittite art. Lunch at Zenger Pasa
Restaurant, housed in a century-old Ottoman house tucked within the ancient walls of the
citadel overlooking the city. Drive to Cappadocia in the afternoon. Overnight for two nights in
one of the boutique Cave Hotels, a whimsical hotel that depicts the charm of the area with
rooms that have been cut from the living rock. Each of the spacious rooms has been
individually and elegantly decorated with Ottoman furniture, antiques and crafts of the region.
Day 3: Cappadocia is a region of natural and man-made wonders. Millions of years ago, a
volcano spewed out molten lava and dust. Since then, wind and weather have reshaped the softrock, leaving cones and "fairy
chimneys," and creating one of the most fantastic sights in the world. Here, early Christians carved out churches and
monasteries and huge underground cities where they could hide from persecutors. Spend the day exploring the many rockcut churches and monasteries of this peculiar landscape. Goreme has the greatest concentration of accessible rock churches,
many in a huge basin bounded by nearly vertical cliffs and opening into a steep-sided green valley. Lovely Zelve is a natural
amphitheater at the junction of three valleys the cliff-faces are riddled with openings to houses and churches, many with
frescoes still visible. Finally, stop by Avanos where pottery-making has been a tradition for centuries. Overnight in the Cave
Hotel.
Day 4: Transfer to Kayseri airport for inbound flight to Istanbul.
2009 TRIP COST: € 445,00 + VAT of % 18 (per person, double occupancy)
includes Turkish domestic flights Istanbul-Ankara and Kayseri-Istanbul on economy class,accomdation in deluxe
hotel in Ankara and deluxe cave hotel in Cappadocia,lunch,all entry fees, ground transportation and professional
tour guide.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: beverages, , laundry,dinners,excess baggage charges and other items of a personal
nature.
2009 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 300,00 + VAT of % 18
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4. Cappadocia
Day 1: Morning flight from Istanbul airport to Kayseri. (approx. 45min.)
Millions of years ago, a volcano near Cappadocia spewed out molten lava and dust. Since then, wind and weather have
reshaped the soft rock, leaving cones and "fairy chimneys." Here, early Christians carved out churches, monasteries, and
huge underground cities where they could hide from persecutors. Explore the rock-cut churches and monasteries of Goreme
Valley, and Zelve, a natural amphitheater at the junction of three canyons where the cliff faces are riddled with openings to
houses and churches, many with frescoes still visible.
Day 2:
After breakfast at hotel walking tour to the top of the natural rock citadel of Uchisar, continue to the underground city of
Kaymakli and walk through a maze of tunnels and rooms at least eight stories deep.
Evening flight from Kayseri airport to Istanbul.
2009 TRIP COST: € 575,00 + VAT of % 18
(per person, double occupancy)
includes Turkish domestic flights Istanbul-Kayseri –Istanbul on economy class, accomdation in deluxe cave
hotel in Cappadocia,luncheon,all entry fees, ground transportation and professional tour guide.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: beverages, laundry,dinners,excess baggage charges and other items of a personal
nature.
2009 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 420,00 + VAT of % 18
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5. Ephesus & Cappadocia
Day 1: Morning flight from Istanbul airport to Izmir (approx. 40 min.)
Of all the cities of ancient Turkey, Ephesus is the best preserved and the most often visited. Dedicated to the virgin goddess
of the chase, the city is the site of the Temple of Diana (Artemis), one of the Seven Wonders of the World, and The Church of
Saint John, where the disciple spoke. During Christian times, it was one of the Seven Churches of Revelations, and was
where Paul wrote the Philippians and perhaps other letters now in the New Testament. In the morning, walk through the
church where St. John spoke, and view the Temple of Arte-mis (Diana), one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. In
the afternoon, visit the classic city of Ephesus and the nearby Selcuk Museum containing marvelous artifacts found in the
nearby excavations.
Day 2: Flight from Izmir airport to Kayseri. (approx. 45min.)
Millions of years ago, a volcano near Cappadocia spewed out molten lava and dust. Since then, wind and weather have
reshaped the soft rock, leaving cones and "fairy chimneys." Here, early Christians carved out churches, monasteries, and
huge underground cities where they could hide from persecutors. Explore the rock-cut churches and monasteries of Goreme
Valley, and Zelve, a natural amphitheater at the junction of three canyons where the cliff faces are riddled with openings to
houses and churches, many with frescoes still visible.
Day 3: After breakfast at hotel walking tour to the top of the natural rock citadel of Uchisar, continue to the underground city
of Kaymakli and walk through a maze of tunnels and rooms at least eight stories deep.
Evening flight from Kayseri airport to Istanbul.
2009 TRIP COST: € 785,00 + VAT of % 18
(per person, double occupancy)
includes Turkish domestic flights Istanbul-Izmir,Izmir – Kayseri and Kayseri –Istanbul on economy class,
accomdation in deluxe hotel in Izmir and deluxe cave hotel in Cappadocia,luncheon,all entry fees, ground
transportation and professional tour guide.
COST DOES NOT INCLUDE: beverages, laundry,dinners,excess baggage charges and other items of a personal
nature.
2009 SINGLE SUPPLEMENT: € 470,00 + VAT of % 18
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