Apollo Tours

Turkey is a country made up of growing cities, beautiful beaches, massive mountain ranges and rugged coastline. It has an incredibly rich history and the country simply overflows with historic sites and archaeological wonders. One can visit the Greco-Roman cities of Pergamom and Ephesus as well as the cave houses that make up the landscape of Cappadocia. But, the very pulse of the country lies in Istanbul  and its Roman aqueducts, Byzantine churches and Ottoman mosques and palaces. Last but not least, the Grande Bazzaar is a shopper's dream. Let Apollo Tours be your guide!

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  Istanbul and Cappadocia
   

   

  

  Day One Arrival in Istanbul, assistance and transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.

  Day Two After breakfast, full-day tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Covered Bazaar. After lunch, tour Topkapi Palace, world-famous residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and the masterpiece Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to hotel. (B, L)

  Day Three Today you will cruise by boat on the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating the continents of Europe and Asia. After lunch, cross the suspension bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul to visit Beylerbeyi Palace and a handicraft center. Following the tour, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Ankara. Meeting and assistance to hotel in Ankara. (B, L)

  Day Four Half-day city tour of Ankara’s capital city, including the world- class Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of the Turkish Republic. After lunch, drive to Cappadocia via the Salt Lake with a stop at the Agizkarahan Caravanserail en route. (B, L, D) Day Five Full day of touring in the Cappadocia region, known for its
  surrealistic landscapes and carved rock cities and churches; includes the Goreme and Zelve valleys and the villages of
  Cavusin and Avanos. (B, L, D)

  Day Six Today you explore the underground city of Kaymakli, established by 7th-century Christians fleeing persecution.
  Return to Ankara for your flight back to Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. (B, L)

  Day Seven Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B)

  7 days, 6 nightsfrom $995
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  Grand Turkey
   

  

  Day One Arrival in Istanbul; assistance and transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure in Istanbul.

  Day Two After breakfast, full-day tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Covered Bazaar. After lunch, tour Topkapi Palace, world-famous residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and the masterpiece Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to hotel.

  Day Three Today you will cruise by boat on the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating the continents of Europe and Asia. After lunch, cross the suspension bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul to visit Beylerbeyi Palace and
  a handicraft center. Following the tour, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Ankara. Meeting and assistance to hotel in Ankara.

  Day Four Half-day city tour of Ankara’s capital city including the world- class Anatolian Civilizations Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk,
  founder of the Turkish Republic. After lunch, drive to Cappadocia via the Salt Lake. (B, L, D)

  Day Five Full day of touring in the Cappadocia, region known for its surrealistic landscapes and rock-carved cities and churches, including the Goreme and Zelve valleys and the villages of Cavusin and Avanos. (B, L, D) • Breakfast daily, 11 lunches, 8 dinners

  Day Six Early departure for Konya, ancient Iconium, and capital of the Selcuk Turks. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the 12th-century whirling dervish sect. Continue to Antalya on the Mediterranean coast.

  Day Seven Today you visit three cities of antiquity from the Hellenistic and Roman periods: Perge, where St. Paul preached his first sermon; Aspendos, with its best preserved theatre; and Side, with its lively present-day village and lovely beaches. Return to Antalya for the evening.

  Day Eight Depart in the morning for Pamukkale with lunch on the way. Catch the sunset over the petrified, calcified cliffs.

  Day Nine Opportunity in the morning to bathe in the warm spring waters of Pamukkale’s thermal pools. Then visit the Roman ruins of Heirapolis and the ancient city of Aphrodisias, including the Temple of Aphrodite and the colossal stadium. The night is spent in Kusadasi on the Aegean seacoast.

  Day Ten Today you will visit Ephesus, famous city of antiquity, followed by stops at the Shrine of Virgin Mary and the Selcuk Archaeological Museum. Afterward, continue to Izmir, formerly the city of Smyrna.

  Day Eleven Departure for Pergamum, visiting the Asclepion and Acropolis. Continue on to Canakkale, visiting the ancient cities of Troy en route.

  Day Twelve After breakfast, return to Istanbul—crossing the Dardanelles by ferry and a brief visit to Gallipoli, the famous World War Ibattleground. Arrival in Istanbul and your hotel, where the remainder of the day is free.

  Day Thirteen Breakfast, then transfer to the airport for departure flight.

  13 days, 12 nightsfrom $1395
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  The City of East & West
   

  

  Day One Arrival, assistance and transfer from airport to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure in Istanbul. (D)

  Day Two After breakfast, full-day tour of Istanbul with lunch includes the Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace, underground cisterns and the Grand Bazaar. Return to hotel. (B, L)

  Day Three After breakfast, full-day tour of the Bosphorus includes lunch and visiting the Egyptian Spice Bazaar, a half-day cruise up the Straits and a visit to the Asian section of Istanbul. (B, L)

  Day Four After breakfast, day at leisure in Istanbul. Overnight at hotel. (B) Day Five After breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight from Istanbul. (B)

  5 days, 4 nightsfrom $895
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  The Turkish Delight
   

  

  Day One Arrival in Ankara, meeting and assistance by our local repre- sentative. Drive through Anatolian countryside to Capadocia. En route, visit 13th-entury Agzikarahan Caravan Inn and the underground city of Kaymakli.
  Dinner and overnight in Capadocia. (D)
  

  Day Two Tour pottery-making village of Avanos, natural citadel of Uchisar, the cliff dwellings of Zelve and Goreme with its 365 carved rock churches decorated with frescoes. Return drive to Ankara for evening flight to Izmir. Dinner and overnight at Izmir. (B, D)

  Day Three Drive through Menderes valley to Pammukale to visit the white limestone cascades and hot springs. Visit ruins of Roman health spa and the city of Hierapolis. Afternoon return to Izmir for dinner and overnight. (B, D)

  Day Four Short morning drive to ancient Ephesus followed by visit to the modern seaside town of Kusadasi. Afternoon return to Izmir for return flight to Istanbul. Arrival transfer to hotel. (B, D)

  Day Five Full-day tour of Istanbul visiting the Topkapi Palace, Saint Sophia Basilica, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, D)

  Day Six Half-day tour of Dolmabache Palace. Afternoon at leisure. Istanbul- by-night tour with dinner and entertainment. Overnight at hotel. (B, D)

  Day Seven Morning transfer to airport for return flight home. (B)

  7 days, 6 nightsfrom $1195
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  Instanbul and Izmir
   

  

  Day One Arrival in Istanbul, assistance and transfer to hotel. Remainder of day at leisure.

  Day Two After breakfast, full-day tour of Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia Church, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Covered Bazaar. After lunch, tour Topkapi
  Palace, world-famous residence of the Ottoman Sultans, and the masterpiece Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to hotel. (B, L)

  Day Three Today you will cruise by boat on the Bosphorus, the winding strait separating the continents of Europe and Asia. After lunch, cross the suspension bridge to the Asian side of Istanbul to visit Beylerbeyi Palace and a handicraft center. Following the tour, transfer to airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Meeting and assistance to hotel in Izmir. (B, L)

  Day Four Tour Ephesus, famous city of antiquity. Following lunch, short visits to the Basilica of St. John and Shrine of Virgin Mary. Return to Izmir and the hotel, where the remainder of the afternoon and evening is free to enjoy the lively streets and seaside promenade in Izmir. (B, L)

  Day Five Departure for Pergamum, visiting the Asclepion and Acropolis. Lunch included. Return to Izmir and transfer to airport for your Istanbul flight. Meeting and assistance to the hotel. (B, L)

  Day Six Following breakfast, transfer to the airport for departure flight. (B)

  6 days, 5 nightsfrom $895