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Itinerary for Oct 3 — Oct 19, 2012

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Day One: Wednesday, October 03 - Departure 
Depart From: Fly to Turkey on an overnight flight.

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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: Four star hotel with 83 rooms located in the city center. Within walking distance of key ministries, embassies and corporate headquarters.Easy access to Ankara’s many historic and cultural attractions.

Contact info:
Tunali Hilmi Caddesi Güniz Sokak
No:42 Kavaklidere 06700
Ankara, Turkey
phone: +90 312 457 40 00
web: www.divan.com.tr/ENG/Hotel-Destinations/Divan-Ankara/

Room amenities: free wireless internet, central air conditioning, safebox, LCD tv, kettle.

Facility amenities: concierge, 24 hour room service, laundry, GYM and SPA center, free wireless internet, restaurant, bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: dbl$140,sgl 130 BB incl. taxes
Please contact Baltac Tours at Road Scholarprograms@baltactours.com

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Thursday, October 04 - There will be one group transfer from the airport to the hotel. 
Arrive To: Arrive to Ankara

Dinner: In the hotel

Evening: Welcome & introduction meeting at 6:00PM at the hotel

Lodging: Divan Hotel Ankara

Meals Included: Dinner
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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: Four star hotel with 83 rooms located in the city center. Within walking distance of key ministries, embassies and corporate headquarters.Easy access to Ankara’s many historic and cultural attractions.

Contact info:
Tunali Hilmi Caddesi Güniz Sokak
No:42 Kavaklidere 06700
Ankara, Turkey
phone: +90 312 457 40 00
web: www.divan.com.tr/ENG/Hotel-Destinations/Divan-Ankara/

Room amenities: free wireless internet, central air conditioning, safebox, LCD tv, kettle.

Facility amenities: concierge, 24 hour room service, laundry, GYM and SPA center, free wireless internet, restaurant, bar.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights before: dbl$140,sgl 130 BB incl. taxes
Please contact Baltac Tours at Road Scholarprograms@baltactours.com

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Friday, October 05 - Lecture in the morning on Hittite and Phyrigian Civilizations. Visit... 
Lecture in the morning on Hittite and Phyrigian Civilizations. Visit to Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk. Hear a lecture on modern Turkey after dinner.

Note: Walking up to 1 mile during excursions

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Lecture on Anatolian Civilizations with emphasis on Hittite & Phrygian history.

Lunch: At the hotel

Afternoon: Visit to the award-winning Anatolian Civilizations Museum to have a general overview about the civilizations of Turkey. Visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey.

Dinner: In the hotel

Evening: Lecture on Modern Turkey and its contemporary issues.

Lodging: Divan Hotel Ankara

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Special architecture blending in with landscape.

Contact info:
PK 48 50200 Nevsehir
Nevsehir, 50200 Turkey
phone: +90 384 213 99 45
web: www.kapadokyalodge.com

Room amenities: Minibar, hair dryer, tv, direct dial telephone.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, snack bar, swimming pool, turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Four: Saturday, October 06 - Visit Hattusas, the ancient capital of the Hittites. 
Note: Walking up to 1 mile on occasionally uneven terrain.

Depart From: Depart from Ankara, coach to Cappadocia

Breakfast: Before departure in the hotel

Morning: Coach to Cappadocia

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in Hattusas.

Afternoon: On route to Cappadocia,visit Hattusas,the ancient capital of Hittites, and lecture on site

Dinner: In hotel at Cappadocia

Lodging: Kapadokya Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Special architecture blending in with landscape.

Contact info:
PK 48 50200 Nevsehir
Nevsehir, 50200 Turkey
phone: +90 384 213 99 45
web: www.kapadokyalodge.com

Room amenities: Minibar, hair dryer, tv, direct dial telephone.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, snack bar, swimming pool, turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Five: Sunday, October 07 - Visit Goreme Valley 
Note: Walking in uneven sometimes terrain, for up to 1 mile. Sturdy walking shoes recommended. Some caves/churches require crouching to enter

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Field trip to Goreme & instruction on site

Morning: Optional Hot Air Balloon flight before sunrise over the fantastic landscape of Cappadocia.

Lunch: At a local restaurant carved out of rock

Afternoon: Field trip to Ozkonak Underground City & visit to a local house with lecture on local life. Visit to pottery workshop to witness the 5,000 year old local handcraft.

Dinner: In the hotel

Lodging: Kapadokya Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Special architecture blending in with landscape.

Contact info:
PK 48 50200 Nevsehir
Nevsehir, 50200 Turkey
phone: +90 384 213 99 45
web: www.kapadokyalodge.com

Room amenities: Minibar, hair dryer, tv, direct dial telephone.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, snack bar, swimming pool, turkish bath, sauna, jacuzzi.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Six: Monday, October 08 - Visit Love Valley and village of Sinasos. 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Depart hotel for excursions in Cappadocia. Visit the local village of Sinasos.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Optional hike through the formations of Cappadoccia.

Dinner: In hotel restaurant

Evening: Field Trip to 13th century caravansaray to attend the Whirling Dervish ceremony.

Lodging: Kapadokya Lodge

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Within walking distance to the city center and part of a chic neighborhood in Konya with the shopping malls nearby, the Dedeman Konya Hotel & Convention Center has become a landmark in the city for its blend of modern architecture, advanced technology, superior comfort and aesthetic interiors. The Dedeman Konya Hotel & Convention Center offers "Traditional Dedeman Hospitality" with an eye for detail, and promises a memorable experience in the center of Konya.

Contact info:
Ozalan District Sille Crossroads
Selcuklu
Konya, 42080 Turkey
phone: +90 (332) 221 66 00
web: www.dedeman.com/us/hotels-resorts/accommodation/dedeman-konya-hotel-convention-center.html

Room amenities: The hotel has 145 Deluxe rooms with a comfortable 32 m2 of living space; all featuring direct-dial telephone, minibar, electronic safety deposit box, electronic door-lock system, 24-hour room service, free of charge wireless Internet, LCD TV, interactive TV, cable TV, satellite TV, Pay TV, central heating and cooling system, hair dryer, shaving/make-up mirror and smoke-fire detector.

Facility amenities: Early check-in, Express check- out, Late check-out, 24-hour room service, Dry cleaning, Laundry, Safety deposit box at reception and rooms, Hairdresser, Barber, Beauty center, Message service, Wake-up service, Luggage storage room, Doctor (upon request), Outdoor-indoor parking, Currency exchange, Business center, Security camera system, Shops, Executive Floor, Executive Lounge, ATM’s.

Smoking policy: Yes
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Seven: Tuesday, October 09 - Departure for Konya 
Depart From: Depart after breakfast

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Coach to Konya. Visit 13th century Seljuk Caravansaray on route

Lunch: Lunchat a local restaurant in Konya

Afternoon: Visit the Museum/Mausoleum of Mevlana Rumi, founder of the Whirling Dervish sect of Islam. Discussion on Rumi and Sufism by a local Sufi.

Dinner: In the hotel

Lodging: Dedeman Hotel Konya

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: The central location of the Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center allows the Antalya accommodation to cater to guests visiting the area. The hotel stands in a unique location on the central Lara Road in Antalya, which has risen as the star of tourism in Turkey with its sea, nature and culture.

Contact info:
Lara Road 07100 Antalya, Turkey
Antalya, 07100 Turkey
phone: +90 242 310 99 99
web: www.dedeman.com/us/hotels-resorts/home-page/dedeman-antalya-hotel-convention-center.html

Room amenities: Direct-dial telephone, mini-bar, electronic safety deposit box, room service, free of charge wireless internet, interactive TV, Pay TV, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, hair dryer, make-up mirror and smoke-fire detector.

Facility amenities: Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, child pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, relaxation room, Turkish bath, expert massages with different techniques, skin and body care, fitness center, tennis courts (6 normal and 2 clay courts), Blue Flag beach, water sports, basketball, billiards, bowling hall and free Aquapark entrance for hotel guests; in short sports activities, personal care and relaxation in an extensive wellness club.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eight: Wednesday, October 10 - Visits to Aspendos & Perge ancient cities 
Note: Walking at ancient sites up to ½ mile.

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Coach transfer to Antalya

Lunch: Lunch on route at a small village

Afternoon: Field trip to Aspendos & Perge ancient cities & instruction on site

Dinner: In hotel restaurant

Lodging: Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: The central location of the Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center allows the Antalya accommodation to cater to guests visiting the area. The hotel stands in a unique location on the central Lara Road in Antalya, which has risen as the star of tourism in Turkey with its sea, nature and culture.

Contact info:
Lara Road 07100 Antalya, Turkey
Antalya, 07100 Turkey
phone: +90 242 310 99 99
web: www.dedeman.com/us/hotels-resorts/home-page/dedeman-antalya-hotel-convention-center.html

Room amenities: Direct-dial telephone, mini-bar, electronic safety deposit box, room service, free of charge wireless internet, interactive TV, Pay TV, satellite TV, air conditioning and heating, hair dryer, make-up mirror and smoke-fire detector.

Facility amenities: Outdoor and indoor swimming pools, child pool, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi, relaxation room, Turkish bath, expert massages with different techniques, skin and body care, fitness center, tennis courts (6 normal and 2 clay courts), Blue Flag beach, water sports, basketball, billiards, bowling hall and free Aquapark entrance for hotel guests; in short sports activities, personal care and relaxation in an extensive wellness club.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Nine: Thursday, October 11 - Field Trip to Antalya Museum & Lecture 
Breakfast: Before departure in the hotel

Morning: Visit Antalya Archeological Museum for a visit and hear a lecture by a local archeologist about the museum

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in Antalya

Afternoon: Free time in Antalya

Dinner: Dinner at hotel.

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Thermal Hotel with indoor and outdoor pools. Spa and Beauty Center within the complex.

Contact info:
Karahayit Village
Pamukkale
Denizli, Turkey
phone: +90 258 2714156
web: www.colossaehotel.com/

Room amenities: Minibar, direct dial telephone, hairdryer, A/C, balcony, satellite TV

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Day Ten: Friday, October 12 - Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and natural calcium pools and... 
Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and natural calcium pools and travertines

Depart From: Depart from Antalya,coach to Pamukkale

Arrive To: Arrive to Pamukkale late afternoon

Breakfast: Before departure in the hotel

Morning: Depart Antalya by coach to Pamukkale

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant on route

Afternoon: Arrive in Pamukkale and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis and natural calcium pools and travertines

Dinner: In the hotel

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Colossae Thermal Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Korumar Hotel enjoys an incredible location, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is a five - star hotel, offerring all the amenities of a five-star hotel.

Contact info:
2 Gazibegendi Bulvari
Kusadasi
Aydin, Turkey
phone: +011 90 256 618-1530
web: www.korumar.com.tr

Room amenities: A/C, Sat.TV, Minibar, Safe, 24 hr room service, haridryer.

Facility amenities: Swimming Pool (indoor & outdoor), sauna, Turkish Bath, Fitness Center, restaurants, 24-hr room service, business center, etc

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Eleven: Saturday, October 13 - Aphrodisias, city of Aphrodite famous for its marble sculptures  
Note: Uneven terrain at the ancient site of Aphrodisias.

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Depart Pamukkale by coach to Kusadasi Excursion - Aphrodisias, city of Aphrodite famous for its marble sculptures

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant near the ruins

Afternoon: Arrive in Kusadasi

Dinner: In the hotel

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Korumar Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Korumar Hotel enjoys an incredible location, overlooking the Aegean Sea. It is a five - star hotel, offerring all the amenities of a five-star hotel.

Contact info:
2 Gazibegendi Bulvari
Kusadasi
Aydin, Turkey
phone: +011 90 256 618-1530
web: www.korumar.com.tr

Room amenities: A/C, Sat.TV, Minibar, Safe, 24 hr room service, haridryer.

Facility amenities: Swimming Pool (indoor & outdoor), sauna, Turkish Bath, Fitness Center, restaurants, 24-hr room service, business center, etc

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Twelve: Sunday, October 14 - Lecture on Graffiti at Ephesus. Excursion to Ephesus ancient city 
Note: Walking up to 2 miles on the ancient streets of Ephesus

Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Lecture on graffiti of Ephesus. Free time at the weekly market of Selcuk.

Lunch: Lunch at the handcrafts center

Afternoon: Visit the ancient city of Ephesus and the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk. Stop at the Temple of Artemis on the way back to the hotel

Dinner: In the hotel

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Korumar Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Five-Star Hotel

 Description: Located right on the Dardanelles, new hotel, swimming pool, close to city center.

Contact info:
Kepez Canakkale
Canakkale, 17100 Turkey
phone: +90 286 218 0808
web: www.kolinhotel.com

Room amenities: Minibar, balcony with view, hair dryer, satellite tv, safe deposit box.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, snack bar, swimming pool, health center, meeting rooms.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Day Thirteen: Monday, October 15 - Visit Troy ancient city 
Depart From: Depart from Kusadasi,coach to Canakkale

Arrive To: Arrive to Canakkale at lunch time

Breakfast: Before departure in the hotel

Morning: Coach to Canakkale

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant in a small town on the Aegean Sea.

Afternoon: Field trip to Troy ancient city & lecture on site

Dinner: In hotel restaurant

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Kolin Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Armada hotel is centrally located in the old city of Istanbul, on the city's historical peninsula. It is surrounded by the ancient city walls and is within walking distance and has views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii). Open since 1994, the building was constructed on the site of a series of row houses which were built for the marine soldiers of the famed Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha (Barbarossa) in the 16th century. The hotel's façade replicates the original structures.

Contact info:
Ahirkapi Cad, 24
Sultanahmet
Istanbul, 34400 Turkey
phone: +90 212 455 44 55
web: www.armadahotel.com.tr

Room amenities: 110 rooms, decorated in the Ottoman style with traditional Edirnekari woodwork painting, are a graceful blend of past and present and offer all modern amenities, including air conditioning, central heat, hair dryer, mini-bar, cable TV, direct-dial telephone, Internet connection and safety-deposit box.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, room service and laundry service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Contact info@baltactours.com
Prices are per room and include VAT and breakfast. Contact the Program Provider for reservations.

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Fourteen: Tuesday, October 16 - Gallipoli National Park, Anzac Cove, WW1 Battlefields. 
Depart From: Depart from Canakkale, coach to Istanbul

Arrive To: Arrive to Istanbul at dinner time

Breakfast: Before departure in the hotel

Morning: Coach to Gallipoli National Park. Field trip to Anzac Cove to witness the tragic campaign launched by the Allied Forces in WW1.

Lunch: Lunch on route

Afternoon: Continue by coach to Istanbul

Dinner: In Istanbul hotel

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Armada hotel is centrally located in the old city of Istanbul, on the city's historical peninsula. It is surrounded by the ancient city walls and is within walking distance and has views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii). Open since 1994, the building was constructed on the site of a series of row houses which were built for the marine soldiers of the famed Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha (Barbarossa) in the 16th century. The hotel's façade replicates the original structures.

Contact info:
Ahirkapi Cad, 24
Sultanahmet
Istanbul, 34400 Turkey
phone: +90 212 455 44 55
web: www.armadahotel.com.tr

Room amenities: 110 rooms, decorated in the Ottoman style with traditional Edirnekari woodwork painting, are a graceful blend of past and present and offer all modern amenities, including air conditioning, central heat, hair dryer, mini-bar, cable TV, direct-dial telephone, Internet connection and safety-deposit box.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, room service and laundry service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Contact info@baltactours.com
Prices are per room and include VAT and breakfast. Contact the Program Provider for reservations.

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Fifteen: Wednesday, October 17 - Visit to Topkapi Palace Museum 
Breakfast: In the hotel

Morning: Lecture on Byzantine History & Art and Ottoman Architecture

Lunch: In a city restaurant

Afternoon: Visit to Topkapi Palace Museum,Blue Mosque, Underground Cisterns & St.Sophia

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Evening: Evening at leisure

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Armada hotel is centrally located in the old city of Istanbul, on the city's historical peninsula. It is surrounded by the ancient city walls and is within walking distance and has views of Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Camii). Open since 1994, the building was constructed on the site of a series of row houses which were built for the marine soldiers of the famed Ottoman Admiral Hayrettin Pasha (Barbarossa) in the 16th century. The hotel's façade replicates the original structures.

Contact info:
Ahirkapi Cad, 24
Sultanahmet
Istanbul, 34400 Turkey
phone: +90 212 455 44 55
web: www.armadahotel.com.tr

Room amenities: 110 rooms, decorated in the Ottoman style with traditional Edirnekari woodwork painting, are a graceful blend of past and present and offer all modern amenities, including air conditioning, central heat, hair dryer, mini-bar, cable TV, direct-dial telephone, Internet connection and safety-deposit box.

Facility amenities: Restaurants, bars, rooftop terrace, room service and laundry service.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: Contact info@baltactours.com
Prices are per room and include VAT and breakfast. Contact the Program Provider for reservations.

Check out time: 10:00 AM

Day Sixteen: Thursday, October 18 - Private cruise on the Bosphorus 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Visit Kariye (Chora) Museum to see its wonderful mosaics and Rustem Pasha Mosque nearby to witness its exquisite tiles

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Embark on a private cruise to see the wonderful Bosphorus and its lovely waterfront houses and palaces. Visit Spice Bazaar and Grand Bazaar, a maze of shops and alleys, an old shopping mall for bargains. Free time at the Bazaars.

Dinner: Farewell Meeting and Dinner at the Hotel

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Day Seventeen: Friday, October 19 - Departures 
Depart From: Depart from Istanbul for return to USA.

Breakfast: In the hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast
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