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Antalya • Konya • Cappadocia • Hattusas • Amasya • Trabzon • Erzurum • Ani • Dogubeyazit • Van Lake • Akdamar Island • Mardin • Urfa • Mount Nemrut • Euphrates • Gaziantep • Tars • Caves of Hell and Heaven • Anamur • Antalya
The fascinating cultural diversity of the East, extraordinary landscapes, magnificent monuments and biblical cities where time has stood still. A well-planned route leads through the most interesting and famous places in Turkey. The route includes the fairy-tale Cappadocia, Ani - the former capital of the kingdom of Armenia, Hattusas - the capital of the mysterious Hittites, excavations of which are on the UNESCO list, the Caves of Hell and Heaven, considered in antiquity to be the entrance to the mythical underground world, salt lake Van with turquoise water and mountain Nemrut with puzzling statues. Interesting optional events are an excellent supplement to the program. The trip ends with a short relaxation in Antalya - a seaside resort. The lost Ark may still be somewhere on Mount Ararat, perhaps elsewhere, but it is always worth looking for. Route: approx. 4,300 km.
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Fascynująca kraina pełna niezwykłych krajobrazów, światowej klasy zabytków, starożytnych metropolii i biblijnych miast. Niezliczona ilość barw, niezapomniane zapachy, oświetlone wieże minaretów, tysiące świecidełek połyskujących nie tylko na bazarze w słynnym Istambule, wprowadzają turystów w magiczny świat Orientu.
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1. DAY. ANTALYA Collection of participants at the airport. Direct flight to Antalya. Transfer to the hotel. Depending on the time of arrival: free time, dinner and overnight.
2. DAY. KONYA - CAPPADOCIA (route: approx. 540 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to KONYA, one of the most religious and conservative towns in Turkey, where the order of dancing dervishes was established. Visiting the museum of Mevlana - the founder of the order. Transfer to CAPPADOCIA. Visiting the underground city - a labyrinth of caves that were a refuge for persecuted Christians. Optional (with an extra charge on site): Dervish ritual dance show. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
3. DAY. CAPPADOCIA Breakfast. Optional (extra charge on site): hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia and the chance to admire the fairy-tale landscape of Cappadocia from above. Visiting the rock-carved early Christian churches in the Zelve and Goreme valleys. A visit to the regional pottery center and a demonstration of making red clay pottery. Return to the hotel. Optional (extra charge on site): "Turkish Night" with snacks and wine, organized in one of the Cappadocia caves. Return to the hotel, dinner, overnight stay.
4. DAY. HATTUSAS - AMASYA (route: approx. 400 km) Early breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to the imposing capital of the Hittites - HATTUSAS. Visiting Yazilikaya - a sanctuary with magnificent galleries of bas-reliefs with figures of the gods from the Hittite pantheon. Transfer to AMASYI - the ancient capital of the kingdom of Pontus with wonderful examples of Seljuk and Ottoman architecture, where the great geographer and historian Strabo was born. Visiting the rock tombs of the Pontic kings carved into the cliff face. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
5. DAY. TRABZON (route: approx. 450 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Drive east along the picturesque northern coast of Turkey, which enchants with its amazing landscapes. This part of Turkey is also known for growing tea. Transfer to TRABZON, an ancient port on the Black Sea. Tour the famous 13th-century Hagia Sophia Church atop a seaside cliff, decorated with beautiful mosaics and frescoes. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
6. DAY. TRABZON - ERZURUM (route: approx. 300 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Visiting the Sumela Monastery in TRABZON, one of the biggest attractions on the Black Sea coast. The imposing monastery, carved out of the rock ledge above the Altindere Valley, is dedicated to the Black Madonna. For centuries, its icon, famous for its miracles, attracted crowds of pilgrims. According to legend, an icon made by St. Luke. Transfer to Erzurum, the winter capital of the region, the highest city in Turkey (1950 m above sea level). Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
7. DAY. ERZURUM - ANI (route: approx. 210 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Visiting the ERZURUM: The Great Mosque of 1179 and the main attraction of the city - the Medersa of the Two Minarets. Transfer to ANI - the former capital of the Armenian kingdom. Visiting the ruins of a medieval city with magnificent monuments of church and defense architecture. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
8. DAY. DOGUBEYAZIT - LAKE VAN - ISLAND OF AKDAMAR (route: approx. 520 km) Early breakfast. Checking out. Drive along the border with Armenia to DOGUBEYAZIT, a small town located near the border with Iran, from where you can admire a fantastic view of the highest mountain in Turkey (5,222 m above sea level), on the top of which, according to legend, the Noah's ark settled. Visiting the fancy Ishakpasa Palace from the 18th century, a picturesque complex that includes a mosque, fortress and palace. Drive along the border with Iran over the Tendürek hill. A stop at a vantage point with the beautiful Muradiye Waterfall flowing into LAKE VAN - the largest inland water body in Turkey and one of the highest lakes in the world. Transfer to Van - a city with a rich history, where, according to legend, the biblical Eden was to be located. A cruise to the ISLAND OF AKDAMAR and a visit to the church from the 10th century - one of the most beautiful examples of Armenian architecture. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
9. DAY. MARDIN (route: approx. 400 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to MARDIN with picturesque terrace buildings. Walk through crowded streets and oriental bazaars. Visiting the Saffron Monastery, founded in the 5th century, which was in the past the seat of the patriarchs of the Syrian Orthodox Church. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
10. DAY. URFA (route: approx. 270 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Drive to URFA, the city of prophets and a pilgrimage destination that dates back 3,500 years. According to tradition, the prophet Abraham was born here and the biblical Job lived for some time. Visiting the temple complex with the madrassa, mosque and Abraham's cave, where probably the prophet was born. Optional (with an extra charge on site): visit to Göbekli Tepe, the archaeological site where a 12,000-year-old temple was discovered. The sanctuary has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
11. DAY. MOUNTAIN NEMRUT - EUFRAT (route: approx. 370 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Drive to the area of MOUNTAIN NEMRUT, which rises to a height of 2,150 m above sea level, at the top of which are massive stone heads, one of the most recognizable monuments of eastern Turkey, recognized as the eighth wonder of the world. This monument, unique on a global scale, has been entered on the UNESCO list. Ascend Mount Nemrut by minibuses and a short hike to enjoy an unforgettable view. Optional (with an extra charge on site): cruise on the EUFRAT River, one of the two rivers of ancient Mesopotamia. After the construction of the Ataturk Dam, the river flooded the surrounding villages, the remains of which can be seen from the deck of the ship. A cruise next to Rumkale - a fortress from the times of the Crusades, built on a high rock over the Euphrates. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight.
12. DAY. GAZIANTEP - TARS (route: approx. 340 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Transfer to GAZIANTEP, one of the longest-inhabited cities in the world. Tour one of the world's largest mosaic museum with its impressive collection. Transfer to TARSU, the city where St. Paweł, and a visit to the church dedicated to him, and a stop at the well, from where you will be able to draw holy water. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation, dinner, overnight stay
13. DAY. CAVES OF HELL AND HEAVEN - ANAMUR (route: approx. 500 km) Breakfast. Checking out. Drive and visiting the CAVES OF HELL AND HEAVEN, famous for their beautiful limestone caves with interesting rock forms. Transfer to the vicinity of ANAMUR. A short stop at the Mamure fortress rising picturesquely on the seashore. Many scenes for popular Turkish films were filmed here. Transfer to the vicinity of Antalya - one of the most popular resorts on the Mediterranean coast. Accommodation, dinner and overnight.
14. DAY. ANTALYA Breakfast. Free time. Dinner, overnight.
15. DAY. Breakfast. Check out and transfer to the airport in Antalya. Direct flight to Poland.
BENEFITS: 14 nights in hotels *** in or near cities: 3 in Antalya, 2 in Cappadocia, 1 in Amasya, 1 in Trabzon, 1 in Erzurum, 1 in Kars, 1 in Van, 1 in Mardin, 1 in Urfa, 1 in Gaziantep, 1 in Mersin or Adana; 2-person rooms (1 extra bed available) with bathrooms • meals: 14 breakfasts, 14 dinners • flight • coach or minibus transfer (depending on the number of people) • pilot care • medical treatment and accident insurance
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