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turkey Wild Discovery Highlights 2015

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Istanbul If you have been looking for a memorable destination, with rich history, spectacular landscapes , culture, great beaches, special culinary lesson, belly dancing and folklore class, ceramics lesson, leather and textiles that we will see include carpets, kilims, clothing and homewares such as pillow covers then you must go to Turkey!

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Women Art Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Turkish Cooking Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Black Sea Northeast Turkey Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Cappadocia Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Ecotourism Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Biblical Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus & Pamukkale Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Legendary Turkey Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Seven Churches Tour Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Seven Wonders of Turkey Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations Short Break in Istanbul Wild Discovery offers you many possibilities to combine 2 destinations

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Women Art Tour

3 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 If you have been looking for a memorable destination, with rich history, spectacular landscapes, culture, great beaches, special culinary lesson, belly dancing and folklore class, ceramics lesson, leather and textiles that we will see include carpets, kilims, clothing and homewares such as pillow covers, Turkey is your destination!

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Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Arrival - Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure Day 2: Istanbul - (Turkish Cooking Lesson) After a morning orientation sightseeing tour of Istanbul Participate in the first Turkish cooking lesson: Preparing lunch which you will enjoy!

After lunch, visit to Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome Then visit the famous Grand bazaar

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5* hotels

5* superior hotels

Day 3: Istanbul - (Bosphorus Cruise - Belly Dancing and Folklore Class) Early in the morning, depart from the hotel for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and then visit the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) After the tour, return to hotel for a rest In the evening depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class.

Dinner at a restaurant included Day 4: Istanbul Day at leisure Transfer to the airport for departure flight

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*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •3-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner •Turkish Cooking Lesson 6 • Wild Discovery highlights

•Belly Dancing and Folklore Class •Istanbul City Tour •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

Turkish Cooking Tour

3 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 Experience personally the good tastes of Turkey on one of our carefully designed cooking tour in Istanbul, exposing you to an intimate side of that Turkish lifestyle that is so appealing to all.

Our professional cooking tour expose you to the very best of professional cooking classes Turkey has to offer.

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Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Arrival - Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel.

Have a welcome drink and a chat with gourmet experts in Turkish cuisine.

Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night.

Day 2: Istanbul (Turkish Cooking Lesson) After a morning sightseeing tour of Istanbul, participate in the first Turkish cooking lesson and cook your lunch.

After lunch visit to Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome.

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5* Hotels

5*Superior Hotels

Day 3: Istanbul Cooking Lesson In the morning, enjoy Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise along the waterway separating Europe and Asia then visit the famous Egyptian Bazaar, with displays of herbs, spices, dried fruits, nuts and other s and ingredients.

Then we will go to one of the city’s most famous baklava shops to watch the masters produce this Turkish sweet.

In the afternoon, go back to the kitchen for another cooking lesson followed by tea, coffee and goodies Day 4: Istanbul - Departure In the morning time at leisure to enjoy Istanbul At a proper time transfer to the airport for departure flight

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*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •3-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner

•Two different cooking classes •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance Istanbul 2015 • 7

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Black Sea Northeast Turkey Tour 6 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 A fantastic journey through the eastern Black Sea region of Turkey. Over the course of 7 days you will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery and Altindere National Park, the 13th century church of St. Sophia, Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Ataturk’s Mansion, Borcka Karagol and the ancient Georgian Churches (Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanucwe, Ishan, and Oshk-Vank) Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle. We will also visit kiwi and tea plantations in this very agricultural region, countless villages through the Pontic Mountains and stay in a wooden bungalows high in the mountains in Uzungol. Along the journey pass by Camlihemsin, Konaklar, Senyuva Bridge, Zil Kale, Erzurum, Rize Artvin. It is fantastic week that will keep your interests high and your adrenaline pumping with wonder.

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Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Trabzon

13:20

15:00

Erzurum

Istanbul

13:10

15:00

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Trabzon Arriving at Trabzon International Airport, transfer to hotel, diner and brief information about the trip Day 2: Trabzon - Sumela Monastery - Zigana - Karaca Cave Early morning, depart for Sumela Monastery, visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery, cling to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park After lunch, travel along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains to Karaca Cave,considered the most beautiful in Turkey for its colors and formations Return to Trabzon for dinner Day 3: Trabzon - Uzungol Today, depart for St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13’th century church and study extraordinary collection of byzantine frescoes, Continue to Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Atatürk’s Mansion, a picturesque hilside retreat, Visit Ortahisar Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town, Girls’ Monastery, a nunnery built by Alexios III in 13th century Enjoy the panoramic view of the city from Boztepe Depart for Uzungöl, one of the most photogenic locations in the region Enjoy lunch at a fish restaurant, then proceed for sightseeing and dinner at Uzungol Day 4: Rize - Firtina Valley - Ayder In the morning, depart for Ayder, visit botany garden and have a panoramic view of Rize

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Drive to Camlihemsin through the beautifull Firtina Valley Enjoy the panorama with many waterfalls, stone bridges on Firtina valley and lush green forests on the foothills of the magnificent Kackar Mountains, Lunch and sightseeing in Ayder and dinner included Day 5: Ayder - Borcka - Artvin Today drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and ancient Georgian Churches Dolishane, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuc You’ll be driven beside River Coruh the fastest flowing and best rafting river of Turkey Dinner in Artvin Day 6: Yusufeli - Erzurum Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian Churches, Ishan, Oshk-Vank and visit Tortum Waterfalls on the way Lunch en route Drive to Erzurum dinner included Day 7: Erzurum In the morning, visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte Minareli Medrese, a theological school named for its towering twin minarets Yakutiye Medrese, Built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is topped with a richly tiled minaret Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle Transfer to Erzurum Airport for departure flight

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1240 1020 945 900 1390 1170 1095 1050

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Trabzon, return from Erzurum (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •6-night accommodation at hotels •Meals: daily breakfast, 6 dinners

•English driver / tour guide •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •Game drives and crater tour •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Cappadocia Tour 4 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 The strange but beautiful formation of Cappadocia has had this appearance for millions of years. When the volcanoes in the region were active, the lava which poured out covered all previously formed hills and valleys forming a high plateau. It is estimated that there are more than 600 rock-cut churches in Cappadocia, and we are going to leave them for you to discover!

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Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival Day Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet greet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul Day 2: Istanbul City Tour Pick up at 08:30 am from the hotel for the day tour of old Istanbul city.

Visit to St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace,Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque known as the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome After lunch, enjoy the to Grand Covered Bazaar Day 3: Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise In the morning, depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour Lunch at a Turkish restaurant After lunch, depart to Istanbul’s airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia.

Transfer from airport to hotel in Cappadocia

Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses After Cavusin go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch.

Afterwards, visit a pottery work shop and go to Pasabagi where it is possible to see the three-headed fairy chimneys Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia Day 5: Cappadocia - Istanbul - Departure Time at leisure in the morning for shopping in Cappadocia Depart to Kayseri Airport for departure flight

Day 4: Cappadocia Today, get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia After Uchisar, you will visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia

Hotels

5* hotels

5* superior hotels

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Triple

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Child 3-6

Child 7-11 Y.O

2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers 2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers

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*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •4-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 1 dinner •Half day guided Istanbul city tour •Half day guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise •Full day guided Cappadocia tour •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Ecotourism Tour 9 Nights / 01 October 2014 - 10 March 2015 The Western Black Sea is a treasure of wonder usually unvisited by foreigners. Visit the wondrous Abant and its many lakes. Safranbolu which is one of the oldest cities in Turkey and one of the most flourishing cities in its time that housed a major stopping and trade point for all trade routes into Europe from the east and Asia. Pinarbasi offers nature with hiking and horse safaris and adventure, villages and home stays litter the tour route which will not only enhance your local knowledge but give you a taste for rural Turkey that you will not find anywhere else.

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To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival Day Upon arrival into Istanbul’s international airport, meet and transfer to hotel Day 2: Istanbul City Tour Depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour Visit the ancient Hippodrome,the Blue Mosque then to the famous Hagia Sophia After the tour, on option, experience The Bosphorus Cruise, and the enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus The rest of the evening is at leisure to enjoy Istanbul Day 3: Istanbul - Abant Today, visit the Seven Lakes and enjoy Abant Lake Tour Enjoy the seven smalllakes in a valley formed as the result of a landslide: Buyukgol (Big Lake), Seringol(Cool Lake), Deringol (Deep Lake), Nazligol (Elegant Lake),Kucukgol (Small Lake), Incegol (Thin Lake) and Sazligol (Reedy Lake) After lunch, depart for Abant Lake Those who don’t wish to walk can enjoy a horseback ride or complete the tour on a horse car Overnight near Abant in traditional village house Day 4: Safranbolu In the morning, have a walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar, then visit CinciHodja Caravanserai, CiciHodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House (Museum), IzzetMehmet, Pashamosque and more…

Continue to Kastamonu and visit the government house, Kaya tomb, SeyhSaban-iVeli Mausoleum,NasrullahSeyh Mosque and more historical sites Overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu Day 5: Ilgarini Cave Pinarbasi Depart for Ilgarini Cave, which is in the region of Pinarbasi (northwest of Kastamonu) Trekking to IIgarini Cave, so make sure you bring suitable footwear Good to know: Ilgarini Cave was chosen as the 4th biggest cave in the world Overnight in Pinarbasi

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4* hotels

5* hotels

Day 6: Ilisu Waterfall & Varla Canyon In the morning, visit Ilisu Waterfall which is at Kure national Park, near Pinarbasi After lunch, either relax in the surroundings of this beautiful natural Turkish village or you can take a walk to the Varla Canyon Overnight in Pinarbasi Day 7: Comlekciler Village Horse Riding At a proper time, depart for Comlekciler Koyu. The village has fantastic horse riding facilities which you can do as an optional activity Horse riding is not only for the advanced riders; they have lessons and treks for beginners also.

Overnight in Comlekciler Village Day 8: Halacoglu Valley Tour Early in the morning, depart for Halacoglu Valley, visit this place by different methods of transport: horses or tractors and a little bit of walking Enjoy a fantastic barbeque lunch set in luscious green surroundings Overnight in Comlekciler Village Day 9: Amasra - Akcakoca Tour Today, depart from your hotel to the ancient city of Amasra A beautiful 1 hour scenic drive through the mountains, canyons and little villages.

The group will meet for one last time together at one of the restaurants Overnight in Akcakoca Day 10: Amasra - Akcakoca Tour After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul’s international airport for your departure flight.

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Child 3-6

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*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •9-night accommodation at hotels •Meals: daily breakfast, 7 dinners •English driver / tour guide •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach

•3 Half day guided tours of Istanbul, Seven Lakes & Abant Lake •8 Full day guided tours of Safranbolu, Ilgarini, Cave, Ilisu, Waterfall, Varla Canyon, Pinarbasi, Comlekciler Village, Halacoglu Valley, Amasra & Akcakoca •All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Biblical Tour 4 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 Follow in the footsteps of Paul as we journey through a land of history and legend to experience some of the most important Biblical and historical sites in the world. Join our tour on a journey of discovery and scholarship through the ancient world of one of the Bible’s most influential figures.

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Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

06:30

08:15

Istanbul

Izmir

09:40

10:50

Istanbul

Beirut

00:50

02:35

*Flight with Pegasus Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Arrival - Izmir Upon our arrival at Izmir airport, meet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure to explore Izmir. Overnight in Kusadasi Day 2: Pergamon - Thyatira - Izmir Morning drive to Pergamum, one of the sites of the Seven Churches of Asia Here, explore the impressive Acropolis, the steepest theatre in the world The Asklepieion, the famous medical centre of classical times See the Altar of Zeus which is mentioned as the «Throne of Satan» in the book of Tower Overnight in Kusadasi Day 3: Izmir - Pamukkale - Sardis - Philadelphia - Laodicea - Hierapolis Today, depart early in the morning to the Seven Churches of Asia Sardis, presently Sart Visit the great Temple of Artemis and the temple of Cybele, which became a Byzantine Church Also visit the restored gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue Later on see the last several metersof the royal Persian Road from Susa to Sardis Lunch en route, continue your journey to Philadelphia Drive to the healing city of Hierapolis, actually Pamukkale, the white «cotton fortress» Proceed to Laodicea yet another of the Seven Churches of Asia Mino , see the ancient theatre, the remains of basilica and ancient stone water pipes Visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis Overnight in Kusadasi

Hotels

5* hotels

5* superior hotels

Day 4: Ephesus - Kusadasi Drive to Ephesus and enjoy a visit to the ancient city of Ephesus including the Basilica of St. John The Apostle Paul preached to the Ephesians and lived there for three years.

Tour the spectacular ruins where excavations still continue in this once great and important city, which was founded in the 10th century BC Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them the Baths of Scholastica, the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian and the Theatre The Temple of Diana of the Ephesians, another of the seven wonders of the ancient world, was built in this city Visit the Basilica of St. John and the House of Virgin Mary before going back to Kusadasi Overnight in Pamukkale Day 5: Izmir - Home In the morning,free time for shopping in Cappadocia At a proper time depart for Kayseri Airport for your departure flight

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*Optional: 2-night in Istanbul pre or post tour *Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Izmir , return from Istanbul (economy class) •Internal flight: Izmir/Istanbul •Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport •4-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 3 dinners •Guided Thyatira Pergamum •Guided Philadelphia, Sardes - Smyrna

•Guided Pisidian Antioch Laodicea and Hierapolis Pamukkale •Guided Ephesus tour •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale Tour 5 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10March 2015 Cosmopolitan cities brimming with modern delights, archaeological sites filled with ancient splendor, curious landscapes straight out of a storybook and picture perfect coastlines frequented by the jet set… this is tantalizing Turkey! You won’t be able to forget travelling through this exotic land which sits at the crossroads of Asia and Europe, yet displays a fair bit of Middle Eastern flair.

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To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet greet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure for you to explore Istanbul

It has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines Visit the vineyards and learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers On the way back visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region

Day 2: Istanbul Enjoy a full day city tour of Istanbul visiting: St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque and the Hippodrome After lunch, proceed to the Grand Covered Bazaar Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi Early in the morning, depart for a Bosphorus Cruise tour Have your lunch at a Turkish restaurant then depart for Istanbul Ataturk Airport for domestic flight to Izmir.

Upon arrival to Izmir’s airport, transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi Day 4: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirince Morning departure from hotel for a guided tour of Ephesus visiting: The Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary After lunch, enjoy a Turkish Village Tour, Sirince

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4* hotels

5* hotels

Day 5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour Today depart for Pamukkale After lunch break visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs Day 6: Pamukkale - Denizli - Istanbul - Departure Depart for Denizli Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home

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Single

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*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Internal flight: Pamukkale/Istanbul •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •5-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 3 dinners •4 full days guided tours of: Istanbul, Ephesus, Sirince & Pamukkale •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Legendary Turkey Tour 7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 This 8 Days Turkey Escorted Tour is a combination of major sites. We start from the western part of Turkey visiting Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus and Pamukkale then continue with Antalya and finish with Cappadocia, the masterpiece of Turkey. You will have a memorable taste of Turkey with our guided tours.

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To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 5: Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince Enjoy a fully guided tour of Ephesus visiting: the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary After the lunch, visit a Turkish Village, Sirince, well known for making some of the best wines in Turkey especially fruit wines On the way, visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate

Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival Upon arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul Day 2: Istanbul City Tour Go on a full day tour of old Istanbul city, visiting: St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Imperial Mosque and the Hippodrome After the lunch, the tour will take you to the Grand Covered Bazaar Day 3: Gallipoli & Troy Tour Early in the morning, join the group and depart for Canakkale Arrival in Eceabat, at noon to begin the fully guided Gallipoli tour visiting: Kabatepe Museum, Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand memorial.After Gallibolu Tour visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy Day 4: Assos - Pergamon - Kusadasi Depart for Assos, a traditional stone house village set upon a mountainside with a beautiful harbour down the bottom, overlooking the island of Lesvos Tour the Temple of Athena on the highest point of the Mountain Go on a 3 hour drive to Pergamon Lunch included After the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon

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4* hotels

5* hotels

Day 6: Kusadasi - Pamukkale Early in the morning, depart for Pamukkale Visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs Day 7: Pamukkale - Antalya In the morning, depart for Antalya After lunch, visit to Old city Kaleici, the Clock Tower and Alexander the Great gate Day 8: Antalya - Istanbul - Departure Depart for Antalya airport for departure flight

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1265 1025 940 890 1430 1185 1105 1055

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •Internal flight: Antalya – Istanbul •All entrance fees •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •Assistance of our representative in Turkey •7-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 5 dinners •7 Full day guided tours of: Gallipoli, Troy, Acropolis of Pergamon, Ephesus, Sirince village, Pamukkale

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Seven Churches Tour 7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10March 2015 There are more Biblical Sites in Turkey than in any other country and it is known as the 2nd Holy Land. Not only will you visit the site of each of the Seven Churches, you will visit the actual places that the New Testament letters were penned or received. Our Pre Extension is the Steps of Jesus where you walk with Jesus.

From

To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 1: Istanbul - Arrival Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet greet and transfer to the hotel Rest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul

Continue to Philadelphia and visit another one of the Christian congregations, and a city build in 2 BC by Eumenos Afterwards, continue to Pamukkale and watch the sunset over the petrified waterfalls Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 2: Istanbul Depart for a city tour of Istanbul visiting: Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, the blue Mosque and the Hippodrome

Day 6: Laodicea - Ephesus Visit Hierapolis and Laodicea before continuing to Ephesus See the final abode of the Virgin Mary where she spent her last years Tour through ancient Ephesus to see old Synagogue, the Library of Celsus and other sights Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 3: Smyrna - Pergamon In the morning, transfer to Istanbul’s airport for a flight to Izmir Upon arrival to Izmir’s airport, drive to ancient Smyrna and visit the first church In the afternoon, proceed to Thyatira, another one of the seven churches Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 7: Ephesus - Istanbul Transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet and transfer to hotel Rest of the day at leisure in Grand Bazaar in the afternoon Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4: Pergamon Today you will visit the Acropolis with its pagan temples and Altar of Zeus Continue to the healing center, Aesculapius Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 8: Istanbul - Departure After breakfast, depart for Istanbul’s international airport for the departure flight

Day 5: Sardis - Philadelphia - Pamukkale Depart for Sardes, another one of the seven churches mentioned by St. John

Hotels

4* hotels

5* hotels

Group Size

Triple

Double

Single

Child 3-6

Child 7-11 Y.O

2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers 2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers

1885 1460 1320 1235 2185 1765 1625 1535

1940 1520 1375 1290 2285 1860 1720 1635

2130 1705 1565 1475 2750 2325 2185 2100

945 795 745 715 1065 915 865 835

1525 1250 1160 1105 1930 1655 1565 1505

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip internal flight: Istanbul/Izmir •Round trip transfer: airport – hotel – airport •7-night accommodation at hotel •Meals: daily breakfast, 2 lunches & 4 dinners •4 full days guided tours of: Istanbul, Pergaman, Pamukkale & Ephesus •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •All entrance fees •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Seven Wonders of Turkey 7 Nights / 07 November 2014 - 10 March 2015 This tour is one of the best tours in Turkey 7 of the best cities in Turkey, deluxe hotels and quaint authentic boutique cave hotel suites. Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the hot springs of Pamukkale, before seeing the underground cities of Cappadocia.

From

To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

07:20

09:15

Istanbul

Beirut

21:30

23:20

*Flight with Turkish Airlines or Middle East Airlines

itinerary Day 6: Pamukkale - Denizli - Nevsehir - Cappadocia Depart for Denizli Airport for a domestic flight to Cappadocia Transfer to the Cave hotel Rest of the day to explore Cappadocia

Day 1: Istanbul Upon arrival to Istanbul’s airport, meet and transfer to the hotel Rest of the day at leisure to discover Istanbul Day 2: Istanbul City Tour Pick up at 08:30am from hotel to join the tour of old Istanbul city Visit St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Hippodrome After lunch, the tour ends at the Grand Covered Bazaar Day 3: Istanbul - Izmir - Kusadasi In the morning, depart for a Bosphorus Cruise tour Lunch break at a Turkish restaurant, then depart for Istanbul’s airport for domestic flight to Izmir Day 4: Kusadasi - Ephesus - Sirince Early in the morning, depart from the hotel and follow a fully guided tour of Ephesus Visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary After Lunch, enjoy a Turkish Village Tour and discover the Sirince’s construction style Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey Learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers On the way back, visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region

Day 7: Cappadocia Today, get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia After Uchisar, visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia.

Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses Lunch at a restaurant in Avanos Afterwards, visit a pottery work shop and go to Pasabagi where it is possible to see the three-headed fairy chimneys Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia Day 8: Cappadocia - Istanbul Time at leisure in the morning to enjoy shopping in Cappadocia Then depart for Kayseri airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home

Day 5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour In the morning, depart for Pamukkale Visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs

Hotel

5* hotels

5* superior hotels

Group Size

Tripe

Double

Single

Child 3-6

Child 7-11 Y.O

2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers 2- 4 Passengers 5-7 Passengers 8-10 Passengers 11-14 Passengers

1885 1460 1320 1235 2185 1765 1625 1535

1940 1520 1375 1290 2285 1860 1720 1635

2130 1705 1565 1475 2750 2325 2185 2100

945 795 745 715 1065 915 865 835

1525 1250 1160 1105 1930 1655 1565 1505

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Internal flights: Istanbul - Izmir // Denizli - Kayseri // Cappadocia - Istanbul •Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport •7-night accommodation at hotels •Meals: daily breakfast, 5 dinners •English driver / tour guide

EXCLUDED •Transportation in an air conditioned motor coach •4 Half days: Bosphorus Tour, Sirince village, Pamukkale, & Cappadocia •2 Full days: Istanbul city tour & Ephesus tour •All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

•Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •Travel insurance

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Short Break in Istanbul 3 Nights / 01 November 2014 – 31 March 2015 More than Ottoman minarets and beguiling bazaars, Turkey’s cultural capital is also fashionable and progressive. Spanning both Asia and Europe and divided by the Bosphorus, Istanbul is a beguiling mix of ancient and modern, of conservative and secular. The hulking Byzantine Hagia Sophia and opulent Topkapi Palace dominate the old city Sultanahmet, but over in Karaköy, in a converted warehouse, the Istanbul Museum of Modern Art embraces the future.

From

To

Departure

Arrival

Beirut

Istanbul

08:30

10:20

Istanbul

Beirut

20:30

22:15

Hotel

Room Type

Lamartine 4*

Standard

Grand Oztanik Hotel 4*

Standard

Lares Park 4*

Superior

Elite World Prestige Hotel 4*

Standard

The Marmara Istanbul 5*

Deluxe City View

Period 15/11/14 - 27/12/14 28/12/14 - 02/01/15 03/01/15 15/03/15 01/11/14 - 28/12/14 29/12/14 - 01/01/15 02/01/15 - 17/03/15 01/11/14 - 30/11/14 01/12/14 - 27/12/1 28/12/14 - 01/01/15 02/01/15 - 28/02/15 01/03/15 - 31/03/15 01/11/15 - 30/11/14 01/12/14 - 27/12/14 28/12/14 - 02/01/15 03/01/15 - 28/02/15 01/03/15 - 15/03/15 16/03/15 - 02/04/15 01/11/14 - 30/11/14 01/12/14 - 29/12/14 30/12/14 - 01/01/15 02/01/15 - 16/03/15 17/03/15 - 31/03/15

Triple 340 435 340 355 425 345 385 370 450 370 385 405 385 470 385 430 515 560 515 595 515 560

Double 340 485 340 380 465 370 415 390 510 390 415 430 415 515 415 465 580 625 555 675 555 625

Single 525 770 525 555 720 555 600 600 815 600 600 655 625 820 625 730 940 1085 940 1195 940 1085

*Children from 0 to 2 year old will pay only the ticket fare related *Rates are per person in US dollars *Prices may change without prior notice and subject to availability at time of booking

Optional Tours in USD Cruise package Nice package Full Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace & Blue Mosque & Hippodrome without Hagia Sophia) Full day Bosphorus cruise only (with Miniaturk) Pleasure package i Full Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace & Blue Mosque & Hippodrome without Hagia Sophia) Full day Bosphorus cruise only (with Miniaturk) Full day princess island’s tour (without lunch) Pleasure package ii Full Day City Tour (Topkapı Palace &Hagia Sophia - with headphones& Blue Mosque & Hippodrome & Shopping) Full day Bosphorus tour (with Miniaturk) Full day princess island’s tour (without lunch)

50 95

125

160

Full day ottoman tour Dolmabahce palace, Panorama 1453 museum & Olivium shopping mall

75

Full day Yalova tour Drive to Eskihisar to take ferry to Yalova, visit to Yalova Thermal, visit to Cinarcık with lunch at the mountained Marmara sea view & Islands, visit to Camlica Hill

120

INCLUDED •Round trip ticket to Istanbul (economy class) •Round trip transfer: airport - hotel - airport •3-night accommodation at hotel •Daily breakfast •Assistance of our representative in Turkey

EXCLUDED •Airport taxes •Fuel surcharge •Travel insurance •DIP surcharge $5/ticket •All other expenses Istanbul 2015 • 25