 Turkey Singles Trip - Explore the Wonders
Ancient Ruins, bustling bazaars, beautiful mosques, breathtaking scenery and much much more await you on this fabulous tour through Turkey. With highlights such as Troy, Goreme and Ephesus, this is a perfect singles trip for history buffs, shoppers or anyone who loves to travel.
Singles Trip Includes
- Airfare within Turkey
- 10 Nights Lodging
- 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners
- Transfers & sightseeing by motorcach
- Best Single Travel representative
- All Taxes and Surcharges
airfare not included
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| Call (888) 518-7571 for more information or to book today! Mention code 8760062 | | Best Single Travel | | | | Day | Destination | Description | | Day 1 | Depart USA | April 29 - Thursday
Depart USA on own arrangement, please plan on arriving in Istanbul on the 8th. | | Day 2 | Istanbul | April 30 -Friday - Arrive Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Our singles vacation begins when we meet up with all the other single and solo travelers i. The group is met at the airport and transfered to our centrally located hotel.
Hotel - Istanbul | | Day 3 | Istanbul | May 1 - Saturday - Istanbul
Our singles tour begins when we visit Suleymaniye Mosque, Byzantine Hippodrome, in which stands the obelisk brought from Egypt by Theodosius and the Serpent Column taken from Delphi by Constantine. The Blue Mosque, which has six minarets and a middle dome of 109 feet, is the next stop before St. Sophia, an originally Christian Basilica, a museum for all regardless of creed.
In the afternoon visit Topkapi Palace which served as the home of Ottoman Sultans for 400 years. Before returning to your hotel visit the Grand Covered Bazaar dating back to XVth century. It covers over 2,000 shops.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch
| | Day 4 | Cappadocia | May 2 - Sunday
Istanbul/Ankara/Cappadocia
Morning flight to Ankara, the capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history that can be dated back 3000 years.
Upon arrival visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 B.C. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Next destination is the mysterious Cappadocia. Visit Agzikarahan Caravanserai and the natural citadel of Uchisar en route.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
| | Day 5 | Cappadocia | May 3 - Monday - Cappadocia
Sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Goreme Open-air Museum is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries.
Visit some caves in cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Among them are frescoes of St. Helene, who discovered the true cross at Jerusalem and of saints slaying the dragon, symbol of ancient religion.
In the afternoon, first visit to Kaymakli Underground City; carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of seven floors with the last one 250 feet underground. It is connected to Derinkuyu Underground city by six miles of tunnel. The tour of the region also includes Zelve Valley and villages of Cavusin and Avanos.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner | | Day 6 | Antalya | May 4 - Tuesday Konya/Antalya
After breakfast depart for Konya visit Catal Huyuk, Selcuk's Caravansary, Museum of Mevlana (Whirling Dervishes), Ince Minare Medrese (Selcuk architecture). Drive to Antalya chek in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antalya. | | Day 7 | Kas | May 5 - Wednesday
Antalya/Perge/Kas
After breakfast visit Antalya Archaeology Museum, Greek ruins of Perge, located 15 km (9 miles) east of Antalya, Perge boasts extensively early Hellenistic ruins including a well preserved Stadium, and Aspendos, the best preserved Roman theatre in the world, built in the 2nd century AD. Drive to Kas and visit Church of St. Nicholas, Lycian tombs in Myra, Simene. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kas. | | Day 8 | Kas | May 6 - Thursday
Kas/Kekova
After breakfast viewing of Kekova Bay underwater ruins by glass bottom boat/ snorkeling. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kas. | | Day 9 | Pamukkale | May 7 - Friday
Pamukkale
After breakfast depart for Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale and visit ancient city of Hierapolis. Visit and swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in Pamukkale. | | Day 10 | Izmir | May 8 - Saturday Ephesus/Izmir
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Izmir | | Day 11 | Depart Istanbul | May 9 - Sunday - Depart Istanbul
After breakfast, Transfer to Izmir airport for flight to Istanbul and fly back home. It is the end of another great singles vacation. |
| | | Total meals - 21 | Breakfasts - 8 | | Lunches - 7 | Dinners - 6 |
| | | Nature Observance | Urban Adventure |
| | Archaeology | Architecture | | Art | History | | Religion and Spirituality | Shopping |
| For this singles vacation, you are required to carry a valid passport with an expiration date no less than six (6) months after the scheduled return date.
A copy of your passport must be provided to Best Single Travel at least 75 days prior to your departure. The name on your passport must match the first and last name on your reservation.
*Double Occupany - Best Single Travel provides Roommate Matching Service so there is never a need to pay a single supplement. If you decide to room solo it is $500 extra.
Deposit - $300 Now being taken
Balance Due by March 15, 2010 |
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