Explore the Wonders of Turkey

April 30 - May 9

$2,190*

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

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Itinerary

Day 1 - April 29 
Depart USA on own arrangement on your overnight flight to Istanbul. - Best Single Travel will gladly assist on air arrangements.

Day 2 - April 30 - Arrive Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey! Our singles vacation begins when we meet up with all the other single and solo travelers. The group is met at the airport and transfered to our centrally located hotel.  The group will meet at 7:00pm in the lobby for optional dinner.

Day 3 - May 1 -  Istanbul
Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman.

We visit the Topkapi Palace including treasury section, St. Sophia, The Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place and free time in Grand bazaar with its 3500 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - May 2 - Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia
Morning flight from Istanbul to Ankara Airport where we are met by our guide. We will visit the Temple of Augustus, Ataturk's Mausoleum and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, located on the south side of Ankara Castle. In accordance with the suggestion by Atatürk that a Hittite Museum should be established, an Anatolian Civilizations project was initiated to gather all artifacts, remnants and other findings of the Hittite civilization in Ankara. Thus launched, the project has grown into one of world's most significant museums sheltering unique collections.

Day 5 - May 3- Cappadocia
Full day tour of Cappadocia to see the surreal landscapes of volcanic ash, formed 3 million years ago, spectacular red rock cones, troglodyte churches and homes dating from 4000 BC Now visit Uchisar, Goreme, and Zelve, then Avanos, to visit one of its famous, pottery workshops. Later return to your hotel for overnight stay.

Day 6 - May 4- 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 and check in to our hotel. Antalya is Turkey's principal holiday resort on the Mediterranean region. It is an attractive city with shady palm-lined boulevards, a prize-winning marina on the Mediterranean. In the picturesque old quarter, Kaleici, narrow winding streets and old wooden houses dot the ancient city walls. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Antalya.

Day 7 - May 5 - Antalya / Perge / Kas
After breakfast visit Antalya Archaeology Museum, Greek ruins of Perge, located9 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 - May 6 - Kas/Kekova
After breakfast viewing of Kekova Bay underwater ruins by glass bottom boat and snorkeling. As you glide through calm waters, you can see remains of buildings and walls beneath your boat, staircases to nowhere and the ancient Kekova harbor.

Afternoon free to relax on the beach or explore Kas.   Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Kas.

Day 9 - May 7 - Pamukkale
After breakfast depart for Pamukkale. Upon arrival visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, founded on this site in the 2nd century B.C. Hieapolis differs from all other ancient cities in being located, not on earth or rock, but on solid limestone layers formed by limestone water that flowed for centuries over this raised level plateau. "Hierapolis" can mean "sacred city", and according to Stephanus of Byzantium the city was given this name because of the large number of temples it contained.

Visit and swim in the world famous calcium deposited pools. Overnight in one of the Thermal Hotels in Pamukkale.

Day 10 - May 8 - Ephesus/Istanbul
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and 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 include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary. We take a night flight to Istanbul, check into our hotel and then relax over our farewell dinner (optional). 

Day 11 - May 9 - Depart Istanbul
After breakfast, Transfer to the airport for flight back home. Say goodbye to all your new friends as it is the end of another great singles vacation. 

Explore The Wonders of Turkey Tour April 30 - May 9, 2010 / 11 Days - 10 Nights $2,190* Singles Trip Includes * Airfare within Turkey * 10 Nights Lodging * 8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 6 Dinners * Transfers & sightseeing by motorcoach * Best Single Travel representative * All Taxes and Surcharges *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 $650 extra. Balance Due by April 1, 2010 Not Included: International Airfare - Tips ($10 a day) For More Information 877 848-7477 Turkey@bestsingletravel.com

Deposit - $400 Balance Due March 15 *The deposit can be paid by credit card the balance is to be paid by check or money order. If you wish to pay the balance by credit card there is a 3% charge.