Day 1

Departure from United States to Istanbul, Turkey.

Day 2,             Istanbul

Upon arrival to Istanbul our representative will meet you at the airport to assist you to be transferred and checked in at the hotel.

Day 3,             Istanbul         

After breakfast we start our tour of “Istanbul Highlights” with a visit to the Blue Mosque, adorned with 22000 Blue Iznik Tiles and the spectacular 6 minarets. Enter the once race track of the Roman chariots; the Hippodrome and continue to Topkapi Palace, where the Ottoman Sultan ruled the world from. We will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Day 4,             Istanbul                     

After breakfast visit St. Sophie, the Cathedral build on order of Constantine the Great on the 4^th century, that was converted into a mosque after the conquer of Istanbul, and is a museum today. Pagan, Christian & Islamic ornaments make this old building a unique place from the past. We will have lunch in a local restaurant.

Day 6,             Istanbul                     

Breakfast. A day at leisure for visiting the bazaar and shopping.

Day 5,             Istanbul

After breakfast cruise along the Bosphorus, watching the banks of a strait that separates Europe and Asia. Ottoman to modern mansions, gardens, restaurants, anglers and a lively city viewed from the typical Istanbul boat.

Day 7,             Istanbul – Antalya

After breakfast, transfer to airport to fly to Antalya. Upon arrival transfer and check in at the hotel.

Day 8,             Antalya

After breakfast visit the most interesting and probably the most intact Roman Amphitheater of the world in Aspendos. The centuries old edifice still holds big shows. We have lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Perge, the nearby town that was a major Pagan Cultural Center once, fought against Alexander’s armies, was Christianized during St. Paul, and is visited by millions today.

Day 9,             Antalya

After breakfast a day of leisure for shopping and/or enjoying the beach.

Day 10,           Antalya

Breakfast. Another day at leisure.

Day 11,           Antalya – Istanbul

After breakfast transfer to the airport to return to Istanbul. Check in at the hotel.

Day 12,           Istanbul – U. S. A.

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for our flight back home.

Tour price (per person, based on double occupancy):

July 26, 2006:                 $2,670.00

September 6, 2006:        $2,190.00

Single Supplement:      $ 540.00

Package includes:

• Air transportation from United States to Istanbul.
• Air transportation from Istanbul to Antalya and return.
• Accommodation in 4* hotels.
• Daily breakfast.
• 3 Lunches
• All admission fees mentioned in the program.

Not included:

• Meals not mentioned in itinerary.
• Personal expenses.
• Airport taxes.
• Tips and gratuities to guides and drivers.

We reserve the right to vary itineraries and substitute hotels, if needed. Prices and dates subject to change without notice.