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Turkey’s Living Treasures by Land and Gulet

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17 Days | 16 Nights
ACTIVITY LEVEL: Moderately Challenging
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EasyFor people looking to exercise their minds more than their bodies. There’s minimal walking and not too many stairs.
ModerateThese programs get you on your feet and include activities such as walking up to a mile in a day through a city and standing in a museum for a few hours.
ActiveFor people who enjoy walking as much as two miles a day, perhaps to explore historic neighborhoods or a nature trail.
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Program Details > Meals & Lodging

Meals: 40 total, 15 breakfasts, 12 lunches, 13 dinner

 The following meal choices available when requested in advance: Vegetarian.

 If you have dietary restrictions due to medical requirements, please call (800) 454-5768, to see if we can accommodate your needs.

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Divan Hotel Ankara: Ankara, 1 nights
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
Yunak Cave Hotel: Cappadocia, 3 nights
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.
Hilton Garden Inn Konya: Konya, 1 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: The Hilton Garden Inn Konya hotel, is a modern business hotel designed in perfect harmony with the folklore and traditions of the Anatolian city of Konya and is located next to the Mevlana Culture Center and within walking distance of a range of shopping and business districts.

Contact info:
Aziziye Mahallesi, Kislaonu Sokak No:4
Konya, 42020 Turkey
phone: +0911 0332 221 60 00
web: hilton.com.tr/en/Hilton-Garden-Inn-Konya/default.aspx

Room amenities: TV and complimentary wired and wireless internet access.

Facility amenities: 24 hr Pavilion Pantry Market, Baggage Storage, Bar Area, Coin Laundry, Foreign Currency Exchange, Room Service, Safety Deposit Box.

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

Elevator: Yes
Dedeman Antalya Hotel & Convention Center: Antalya, 1 nights
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
Exclusively Chartered Gulet (yacht): Turquoise Coast Cruise, 4 nights
Type: Other

 Description: Step aboard an exclusively chartered gulet for a four-night cruise. Constructed of teak and oak, the gulet is a motorized sailing vessel unique to Turkey. A maximum of 18 Road Scholars are accommodated in twin-bedded cabins with private toilet and shower. Observation sundecks fore and aft provide ample room for relaxing underway. Meals aboard are prepared with fresh ingredients and feature typical Turkish cuisine, and are served in both indoor and outdoor dining areas. The gulet has a crew of at least three: captain, cook and deckhand(s). As there is no telephone service aboard the gulet, the telephone number provided, in case of emergency, is the Program Provider's office.

Contact info:
100/1 Mesrutiyet Cad
Istanbul, 34430 Turkey
phone: +90 532 284-2552
Room amenities: Comfortable twin cabins with modern, private facilities and hot water.

Facility amenities: Air conditioning, a variety of water sport equipment, and deck chairs.

Smoking policy: No
Smoking policies vary by facility. During all group events and activities, smoking is prohibited.
Kismet Hotel: Ephesus, Sirince, 2 nights
Type: Four-Star Hotel

 Description: Kismet Hotel enjoys a unique location on a peninsula, overlooking the Aegean Sea and the town of Kusadasi. The hotel is owned by the descendants of the Ottoman Empire dynasty and has wonderful gardens.

Contact info:
Gazibegendi Mevkii No:1
Kusadasi
Aydin, Turkey
phone: +90 256 6181290
web: www.kismet.com.tr

Room amenities: A/C, minibar, room service, hair dryer, balcony

Facility amenities: All of the rooms offer balconies with unique panoramic views of Aegean Sea, equipped with air-conditioning/heating, mini-bar, Satellite TV, complimentary internet access from room&balcony, telephone, 100% cotton over-sized bath towels, down pillows (non-allergenic pillows also available upon request), duvets, hair dryer, cosmetic beauty bars and thick Denizli terry bathrobes. Complimentary wireless high-speed internet service is available in all hotel rooms and throughout the entire hotel grounds including the garden, beach and pool areas. Exquisite Gardens, 24 Hrs Room Service, Laundry, Dry Cleaning, Concierge service, Valet service, Business services, Hair Salon, Open Jacuzzi, Tennis Court, Free Parking, Boutique, Doctor on call, Chauffeured car and Airport assistance, Car/Bike Rental Services, Airline information. The service is as refined, with the same attention to detail and complete respect for privacy.

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

Elevator: Yes
Armada Hotel Istanbul: Istanbul, 3 nights
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
Contact the Program Provider for reservations; info@baltactours.com.

Check out time: 10:00 AM


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