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A Family Adventure in Turkey: Ancient Wonders and Whirling Dervishes

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Elevation Note
The highest altitude during the program will be about 3,000 feet.

Itinerary for Jul 7 — Jul 19, 2013

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Day One: Sunday, July 07 - Departure from the US 
Depart From: Depart home for flights to Turkey. Meal served on the plane.

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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 before: Contact info@baltactours.com
Contact the Program Provider for reservations; info@baltactours.com.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Two: Monday, July 08 - Arrival in Istanbul. Welcome Meeting and Dinner. 
Arrive To: Arrive in Istanbul. Meet and transfer to hotel

Dinner: Welcome Dinner at the hotel

Evening: Welcome Meeting at the hotel

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: 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 before: Contact info@baltactours.com
Contact the Program Provider for reservations; info@baltactours.com.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Three: Tuesday, July 09 - Guided visits to Topkapi Palace and the Harem, Underground Cisterns... 
Guided visits to Topkapi Palace and the Harem, Underground Cisterns and Blue Mosque.

Note: Walking to and between sites full day. Walking shoes recommended.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Visit the Topkapi Palace and its Harem, the seat of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years and a great testimony to the wealth and power of the Ottoman Empire.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Field trip to the world famous Blue Mosque, to witness its architecture and to learn about Islam.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant

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 before: Contact info@baltactours.com
Contact the Program Provider for reservations; info@baltactours.com.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Four: Wednesday, July 10 - Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine landmark... 
Guided visits to Hagia Sophia, the most important Byzantine landmark in the city, Chora Church to marvel at the 14th century Byzantine mosaics and frescoes, MiniaTurk, a miniature city with small replicas of important structures in Turkey and the Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum, created by a wealthy industrialist.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Morning excursion to Hagia Sophia, the most important and oldest architectural wonder of the city and the Chora (Kariye) Church/Museum, to view the masterpieces of late Byzantine mosaic art, located by the ancient city walls of Constantinople.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant serving Ottoman food by the Chora Church.

Afternoon: Visit MiniaTurk, a miniature theme park displaying important works of architecture around Turkey. Field trip to Rahmi Koc Industrial Museum to see the vast collection of objects/tools/vehicles etc of transportation, communications, aviation, engineering, science, toys, etc.

Dinner: Dinner on your own

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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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 before: Contact info@baltactours.com
Contact the Program Provider for reservations; info@baltactours.com.

Check in time: 2:00 PM

Day Five: Thursday, July 11 - Private cruise on the Bosphorus, the straits that entitle Istanbul... 
Private cruise on the Bosphorus, the straits that entitle Istanbul the only city in the world that is located on two continents. Visit the Spice and Grand Bazaar. Also stroll down the pedestrian Istiklal Street and climb the 14th century Galata Tower for sweeping views of the city.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus, straddling between Asia and Europe and view the marvelous palaces, mansions, fortresses situated along the water. Field trip to the Spice Bazaar and the Pets Bazaar next to it. Continue on to the Grand Bazaar, a mze of 4,000 shops.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Walk down the pedestrian Istiklal Street and catch views of the old city from atop the 14th century Galata Tower

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Lodging: Armada Hotel Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: Yunak Evleri is a unique cave hotel typical of the region, where some caves date from as early as the 6th century AD. The luxurious cave rooms are carved into a cliff and they come with a balcony or patio. These rock-carved rooms are tastefully decorated with modern amenities and this hotel is regarded as among the best 55 design hotels of the world.

Contact info:
Esbelli Mah
Urgup
Nevsehir, Cappadocia, Turkey
phone: + 90 384 341-6920
web: www.yunak.com

Room amenities: Spacious rooms, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, CD player, kettle - coffee maker, non-allergenic beds, direct-dial phone, heat, safety deposit box, mini-bar.

Facility amenities: Spacious rooms, free wireless, room service, restaurant, reading room, library, free internet connection.

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

Day Six: Friday, July 12 - Flight to Cappadocia. Orientation tour in Cappadocia upon arrival. 
Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Transfer to Istanbul airport to catch morning flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to cave hotel.

Lunch: Lunch on board the plane during flight

Afternoon: Orientation tour of the area with photo stops. Visit the Kaymakli Underground City, carved out of the ground in 7th century to provide shelter from attacking enemies.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

Lodging: Yunak Cave Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: Yunak Evleri is a unique cave hotel typical of the region, where some caves date from as early as the 6th century AD. The luxurious cave rooms are carved into a cliff and they come with a balcony or patio. These rock-carved rooms are tastefully decorated with modern amenities and this hotel is regarded as among the best 55 design hotels of the world.

Contact info:
Esbelli Mah
Urgup
Nevsehir, Cappadocia, Turkey
phone: + 90 384 341-6920
web: www.yunak.com

Room amenities: Spacious rooms, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, CD player, kettle - coffee maker, non-allergenic beds, direct-dial phone, heat, safety deposit box, mini-bar.

Facility amenities: Spacious rooms, free wireless, room service, restaurant, reading room, library, free internet connection.

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

Day Seven: Saturday, July 13 - Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum. Visit a local pottery workshop in... 
Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum. Visit a local pottery workshop in Avanos (Hands-on activity). Evening attendance to Whirling Dervish ritual.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Field trip to Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best preserved ancient church-caves with frescoes.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Visit a pottery workshop for a hands-on demonstration and training on the 5,000 year-old handicraft of the area.

Dinner: Dinner at a local restaurant

Evening: Attend the ritual of Whirling Dervishes at a 13th century caravansaray (camel motel on the ancient Silk Road).

Lodging: Yunak Cave Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
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Type: Boutique Hotel

 Description: Yunak Evleri is a unique cave hotel typical of the region, where some caves date from as early as the 6th century AD. The luxurious cave rooms are carved into a cliff and they come with a balcony or patio. These rock-carved rooms are tastefully decorated with modern amenities and this hotel is regarded as among the best 55 design hotels of the world.

Contact info:
Esbelli Mah
Urgup
Nevsehir, Cappadocia, Turkey
phone: + 90 384 341-6920
web: www.yunak.com

Room amenities: Spacious rooms, private bathroom with shower, hairdryer, CD player, kettle - coffee maker, non-allergenic beds, direct-dial phone, heat, safety deposit box, mini-bar.

Facility amenities: Spacious rooms, free wireless, room service, restaurant, reading room, library, free internet connection.

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

Day Eight: Sunday, July 14 - Optional hot-air balloon ride. Optional horse-back riding in the... 
Optional hot-air balloon ride. Optional horse-back riding in the Land of the Beautiful Horses.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel.

Morning: Optional hot air balloon flight over this amazing landscape. The participants will be picked up from the hotel before sunrise to enjoy the flight with the first rays of sunlight. Rest of the morning free.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Optional activity: Horseback riding in the Land of the Beautiful Horses, as Cappadocia was once called.

Dinner: Dinner on your own to explore the local fare

Lodging: Yunak Cave Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
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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 Nine: Monday, July 15 - Flight from Cappadocia to Izmir via Istanbul. Arrive in Ephesus... 
Flight from Cappadocia to Izmir via Istanbul. Arrive in Ephesus area. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Transfer to airport to take the flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul.

Lunch: Lunch served on the plane during flight.

Afternoon: Fly from Istanbul to Izmir. Upon arrival, transfer to Kusadasi. (1 hr)

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

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 Ten: Tuesday, July 16 - Full day to discover the ancient city of Ephesus. Also visit the... 
Full day to discover the ancient city of Ephesus. Also visit the Museum of Ephesus that houses the artifacts found in Ephesus.

Note: Walking on uneven territory at ancient sites. Comfortable shoes recommended

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Visit the ancient city of Ephesus, the best preserved and largest Greco-Roman city in Turkey.

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Field trip to the Museum of Ephesus, housing the artifacts unearthed at the excavations.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel

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 Eleven: Wednesday, July 17 - Beach day as well as possible optional visits to Steam Engine Museum... 
Beach day as well as possible optional visits to Steam Engine Museum and carpet village for a hands-on activity on hand-made rugs.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Visit the unique Steam Engine & Locomotive Museum. Later stop at the local carpet village for a hands-on activity on Turkish carpets and silk making.

Lunch: Lunch at the carpet village

Afternoon: Free time at the Pamucak beach nearby.

Dinner: Dinner at the hotel.

Lodging: Korumar Hotel

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

 Description: Located in the airport, making it easy to transfer to flights.

Contact info:
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
Istanbul, Turkey
phone: + 90 212 2465-4030
web: www.airporthotelistanbul.com

Room amenities: Hair dryer, satellite tv, music, wireless internet.

Facility amenities: Meeting rooms, gym, internet, business center, restaurant, free shuttle service.

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

Elevator: Yes

Additional nights after: 165 EUR, INCL tax and BRKF
Please contact info@baltactours.com for inquiries and reservations.

Day Twelve: Thursday, July 18 - Visit the small village of Sirince before heading to the airport for... 
Visit the small village of Sirince before heading to the airport for an afternoon flight back to Istanbul. Accommodation at Airport Hotel in the Airport for ease of connections next day.

Breakfast: Buffet breakfast at the hotel

Morning: Check out from the hotel and visit the charming mountain village of Sirince (pop 400).

Lunch: Lunch at a local restaurant

Afternoon: Transfer to Izmir Airport to take a late afternoon flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to the Airport Hotel, literally located within the International Terminal.

Dinner: Dinner on your own at the Airport Hotel

Lodging: Airport Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch
Day Thirteen: Friday, July 19 - Departure from Istanbul for flights home. 
Depart From: Depart Istanbul. End of program.

Breakfast: Breakfast at the hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast


Free Time Opportunities


Istanbul
Istanbul Modern Art MuseumIstanbul Modern is a relatively new museum displaying wonderful works of contemporary art from late 19th, 20th and 21st century. The museum enjoys an unparalleled location on the Bosphorus.
For additional information, visit: www.istanbulmodern.org/
Turkish and Islamic Arts MuseumHoused in a 16th century palace, this museum displays the finest of early Islamic and Turkish art. Conveniently located across from the Blue Mosque
For additional information, visit: www.kultur.gov.tr/EN/belge/2-19977/eski2yeni.html
Cappadocia
Winery VisitWine has been produced in Cappadocia for thousands of years. The tradition continues.
Ephesus
KusadasiKusadasi has a lively bazaar due to cruise ships docking every day. Fast paced resort town.
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