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Post-Trip Extension: Turkey. Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia

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Post-Trip Extension: Turkey.  Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia

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TURKEY EXTENSION

This 4-day trip is an optional Post-Trip extension to explore deeper into the wonders of TURKEY
It is a companion event to our Meetup on the Orient Express: https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282289546

There ALSO an optional Pre-trip extension to Barcelona:
https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/281542008

Here is the info for the Turkey Post Trip Extension
May 25:
Devrent Valley where the geographical formations remind a place of another planet.
Then in Pasabagi, you will take a stroll between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia.
Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art in Goreme Open Air Museum.
Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia.
Accommodation in Cappadocia (Includes lunch on the tour)

May 26:
Optional balloon ride at sun-rise time (balloon ride not included in the price).
Hike through the Rose Valley visiting the churches.
Christian village of Cavusin.
Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the marvel of construction of the Underground City.
Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle.
Flight to Izmir.
Transfer to hotel.
Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast at the hotel and lunch on the tour)

May 27:
Ephesus Tour. You will visit the premiere Greco-Roman City of the ancient world, Ephesus. Explore the Temple of Hadrian, Domitian's temple, Hercules gate, famous Celsus Library, Great theater and other Roman sites.
Visit House of Virgin Mary where she is believed to have spent her last years. On November 29th, 2006, Pope Benedict XVI proclaimed the House of the Virgin Mary at Ephesus to be sacred.
Take a break to taste delicious, healthy and traditional Turkish food.
Temple of Artemis, which is the one of the seven wonders of ancient world.
Then transfer back to hotel.
Accommodation in Kusadasi. (breakfast and lunch)

May 28:
Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertine and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope.
It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called ´Cotton Castle´ in Turkish.
Visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia.
Cleopatra’s Pool is one of the highlights of the site and still in use. (Entrance is optional with self-payment at site. If entering please have your towels and slippers with you). Shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
After the tour, you will be transferred Airport to take flight to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. (breakfast at hotel, lunch on the tour)

May 29:
Transfer Istanbul Hotel to the airport for the flight back home.

Turkey Extension Package Rates & Conditions

The cost is $880.00 per person in double room or $840 in triple room.
The cost is $1025.00 in a private single room.

The cost includes the following services:
• 1-night stay at MDC Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
• 2-nights stay at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel in Kusadasi
• 1-night stay at Fly And Stay Airport Hotel in Istanbul
• Airport shuttle transfer services.
• Regular small guided tours at sites
• Breakfast at the hotels and lunch on the tours.
• Domestic Flight Tickets with 20 kg luggage allowance

The following services are excluded:
• Dinners
• Drinks at lunch services
• Optional balloon tour and entrance to Cleopatra’s Pool (Cost per person to be advised upon request)

AND/OR if you have questions?

You can message us direct. For Anna Direct Message https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062

For Marc (screen name Oddie) Direct Message https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=273063881

AND/OR

We do a Zoom Q & A (every other) Wed 6:00-7:30 PM
Meet others attending, be social, or come and get any questions answered.
https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282592604/

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Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet other attendees.

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