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. THE WONDERLAND -
CAPPADOCIA
- March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001
- ISTANBUL / ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Pick up from the hotels and transfer to the airport.. Flight to Ankara. Arrival
at Ankara Esenboğa
Airport
City tour of Ankara - the capital of Turkey.
Visit of Anatolian Civilisations Museum with its priceless collection of
Paleolithic, Neolitic, Hatti and Hitite works. After lunch at Ankara depart for
Cappadocia.
Drive to Nevşehir. En
route visit to Ağızkarahan
Caravanserail - one of the historical caravanserails on the "Silk
Road" and the Valleys of Göreme,
the monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001
- CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel.
Full day tour of Cappadocia including Göreme,
the Valleys of Göreme,
the monastic complex of rock churches and chapels covered with frescoes; Avanos,
which is popular with it's carpet weaving, viniculture and pottery-making
workshops; Zelve, the valley with fairy chimneys; Ortahisar and Uçhisar
Fortresses, Church of Çavuşin,
decorated with frescos belonging to the 11th century.
Lunch will be served during the tour in a typical restaurant.
Return to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001
- CAPPADOCIA / KAYSERI / ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Check-out from the hotel.
Visit underground cities of Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı,
used by the Christians of the 7th century as a place of retreat to live in until
the danger has passed.
Lunch served in a typical restaurant. End of tour at Kayseri airport -
flight to Istanbul.
Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to the hotels.
Minimum of 10 participants
Rates:
| Double room: |
US$448 |
| Single: |
US$250 |
Air fare ticket : İstanbul
/Ankara /İstanbul:
US$155 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE
Rates include:
2 nights accommodation on half board basis
at Cappadocia Lodge Hotel in Cappadocia (4* )
Airport / hotel / airport transfers Ankara
Transportation by motorcoach
Guidance throughout the programme
All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
All entrance fees to the sites mentioned
in the programme
All tips, luggage handling, service
charges and 17% VAT
. THE PEARLS OF
AEGEAN - EPHESUS and PERGAMON - March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001 -
ISTANBUL - İZMİR
Early morning transfer from hotels to the airport. Flight to İzmir by
Turkish Airlines. Arrival at İzmir by
Adnan Menderes Airport and drive to Bergama. Visit the ruins of Pergamon,
the great Hellenistic city, and the Pergamon Archaeological Museum. After
lunch at a typical local restaurant, drive to İzmir.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001 -
İZMİR ( EPHESUS
and KU?ADASI )
Departure from hotel by bus for a full day excursion:
Ephesus - the Roman capital of the province of Asia Minor, accepted as
the best preserved sample of antiquity, with splendid monuments like the
Theatre, the Harbour Street, Library Celsus, Agora, Temple of Hadrian, Temple of
Serapis - The House of Virgin Mary - where she spent her last days - and
the Basilica of St. John.
Lunch at one of the sea-side tavernas in Kuşadası-one
of the major holiday destinations in Turkey set in a superb gulf and known for
its sparkling water, broad sandy beaches and large marina. Visit local shopping
centers. Return to İzmir.
Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001 - İZMİR
/ ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel.
Transfer to the airport for your return flight .
Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to the hotel
Minimum of 10 participants
Rates:
| Double room: |
US$ 530 |
| Single |
US$ 330 |
Air fare ticket : İstanbul / İzmir /İstanbul:
US$155 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE
Rates include:
2 nights accommodation on half board basis
at Hilton Hotel in İzmir (5*)
Airport / hotel / airport transfers İzmir
Transportation by motorcoach
Guidance throughout the programme
All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
All entrance fees to the sites mentioned
in the programme
All tips, luggage handling, service
charges and 17% VAT
. ANTALYA -
March 18-20, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 18, 2001
- ISTANBUL / ANTALYA ( PERGE -ASPENDOS - SIDE )
Breakfast at the hotel and early morning transfer to the airport. Flight to
Antalya by Turkish Airlines
Arrival at Antalya Airport. Departure from the hotel by buses for a full day
excursion
Visits to:
Perge - the important city of ancient Pamphylia; Aspendos - one of the best
preserved theatres in Anatolia, constructed in the second century with 15000
seating capacity and famous for its perfect acoustics;
Side - an ancient harbour whose name meant "pomegranate" and today is
a pretty resort town, famous for Cleopatra's and Marc Anthony's meeting for
their romantic tryst. Lunch at one of the sea side tavernas in Side. Late
afternoon return to the hotels. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel
MONDAY, MARCH 19, 2001
- ANTALYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure by buses for a full day excursion
starting with a siteseeing tour of the city including: the Antalya
Archaeological Museum - where one feels like having a walk through the history
amongst the remains from the Paleolithic Age to Ottoman times; the beautifully
decorated three arched Hadrian's Gade - built in the honour of Hadrian, in 130
A.D.; and the prize winning picturesque Old Harbour of Antalya. Lunch and
afternoon at leisure or self exploration. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
TUESDAY, MARCH 20, 2001
- ANTALYA / ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Transfer to the airport. Flight to Istanbul by Turkish
Airlines. Arrive at Istanbul Atat?rk Airport and interline transfer to
International Flights Terminal for return flights or to the hotel in the city.
Minimum of 10 participants
Rates:
| Double room: |
US$500 |
| Single: |
US$ 350 |
Air fare ticket : İstanbul /
Antalya /İstanbul:
US$172 (as of today) - NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE
Rates include:
2 nights accommodation on half board basis
at Sheraton Voyager hotel in Antalya (5* )
Airport / hotel / airport transfers
Antalya
Transportation by motorcoach
Guidance throughout the programme
All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
All entrance fees to the sites mentioned
in the programme
All tips, luggage handling, service
charges and 17% VAT

. THE WONDERLAND -
CAPPADOCIA
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 - TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
For details see Pre-Conference Tour A (above)
. THE PEARLS OF
AEGEAN - EPHESUS
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 2001 - Full day tour
İSTANBUL/
İZM?R (
EPHESUS and KU?ADASI ) / ISTANBUL
Early flight to İzmir and
departure for Ephesus. Visit the Shrine of Virgin Mary where supposedly she
spent her last days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the
period of St. Paul, some of which are only recently excavated. See Odeon
Bouleterion, Fountains, Temples, Brothel, Library, Great Theatre and Gymnasium,
Double Church, Stadium. Lunch at typical local restaurant .
After lunch visit the St.John's Basilica and his tomb, Temple of Diana (one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world). At the end of the tour departure to
Istanbul by plane. Arrival and transfer to the hotels.
Minimum of 10 participants
Price: US$125 including:
Airport / hotel / airport transfers İzmir
Transportation by motorcoach
Guidance throughout the programme
All lunches as mentioned in the programme.
All entrance fees to the sites mentioned
in the programme
All tips, luggage handling, service
charges and 17% VAT
Air fare ticket : İstanbul / İzmir /İstanbul:
US$155 (as of today) -NOT INCLUDED IN THE ABOVE RATE
. ANTALYA -
March 24-26, 2001
SUNDAY, MARCH 24, 2001 - TUESDAY, MARCH 26, 2001
For details see Pre Conference Tour
(above) |