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	“Fantastic trip! Packed a lot into a short time – and worth every moment. Cappadocia was a highlight, especially enjoyed seeing rural villages & lifestyles. Excellent holiday with wide variety of locales! Well done!” Shay A. (Turkey, 2007)


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TURKEY

Cappadocia is a picture drawn on the earth by nature, it is a poem.
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Steeped in tradition and a masterpiece of nature, Turkey will undoubtedly impress you. With more ancient ruins than Greece or Italy, Turkey lets you get up close to living history. Our holiday begins in the South Aegean, staying at the PINE MARINA HOTEL in Kusadasi. This location was expressly chosen to showcase the best of the area including Sirince and the Dilek Peninsula. We will also visit Ephesus, once the Roman capital of Asia Minor, today is the best preserved classical city in Turkey. Its amphitheatre, capable of seating 25,000, is still used for concerts today! Then, heading inland, we spend time in Cappadocia and hike amid fairy chimneys and pigeon houses - a landscape crafted by wind and rain, the fertile soil giving rise to orchards and vineyards. During Roman and Byzantine times, Cappadocia became a refuge for early Christians. To escape persecution and protect their identity, they built underground cities (some as deep as 8-storeys) and worshipped in secret churches carved into the volcanic tuff. These churches are filled with ancient frescoes and today are ours to explore. Our accommodation in Cappadocia is the uniquely designed BURCU KAYA HOTEL in Ortahisar, and a balloon ride over Göreme is a must! Our holiday will conclude in Istanbul, the only city in the world to straddle both Europe and Asia. The GALATA ANEMON HOTEL is the perfect starting point for our visits to the Blue Mosque, the glorious Aya Sofya and the opulent Topkapi Palace. Of course, there will be plenty of time to visit the Egyptian bazaar for sweet lokum, saffron and a little apple tea to bring home to your friends.

DATES:

October 17 to 28, 2010

GRADE:

Light to moderate

WHAT'S INCLUDED:

-	11 nights hotel accommodations
-	11 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 11 dinners
-	7 guided hikes & historical walking tours
-	Turkish Night (dinner & show)
-	Istanbul sightseeing tour
-	Entry fees for attractions per itinerary and all park fees
-	2 domestic flights
-	Ground transportation and transfers

COST:

$3150 CAD land

Send $300 deposit to reserve – balance is payable August 17, 2010

GROUP AIRFARE:

$875 CAD + air taxes* of $335

Overnight flight departing October 16 from Toronto (Canada) and returning October 28. Departures from other cities are possible; please call to enquire.

* Air taxes subject to change by the airlines