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« on: March 20, 2007, 08:59:06 AM »
If you fancy seeing more than just Calis and Fethiye for a change, Cosmos inform me that you can see a lot of Turkey with the "Best Escorted Tour Operator 2006" - Cosmos Tourama.

Tours are generally 12/13 days, and flights are Turkish Airlines scheduled from Heathrow or Manchester. Tours are available all year round.

They are also offering a 10% online discount - calculated at checkout time. Prices seem very good, although they quote "from £639" it appears to be more readily available at around £700 before the 10% off - including flights, all hotels, breakfasts and dinners, airport transfers etc.

Tour details are as follows:

DAY 1: UK - Istanbul.
Fly to Istanbul where you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Included welcome drink on arrival. Late arrivals may have the welcome briefing the following morning.

DAY 2: Istanbul - Gallipoli - Canakkale.
Skirting the Sea of Marmara, we head for Gallipoli on the European side of the Dardanelles, where we visit the Anzac Cemetery and the sites of the famous World War I battlefields. Then a short ferry journey takes us to the charming city of Canakkale, at the mouth of the Koca River, where you will stay overnight. (B, D)

DAY 3: Canakkale - Troy - Izmir - Kusadasi.
Our first stop is the ancient Homerian city of Troy, famous for its 'Wooden Horse'. The site, excavated in 1871, actually displays nine ancient metropolises, dating back to 3000BC. Then we head south to the lovely Bay of Edremit, with its distant views of the blue mountains of the Greek island of Lesbos. Travelling through forests of pine and valonia oak, we arrive in the bustling Aegean port of Izmir for an orientation drive which will include the Karsiyaka district. Then it's on to the popular seaside resort of Kusadasi for a two-night stay. (B, D)

DAY 4: Kusadasi. At leisure.
Situated between ancient Ephesus and Priene, Kusadasi is a charming, cosmopolitan resort with a delightful climate and white sandy beaches. The day is yours to relax or explore. Alternatively, why not take one of our great-value optional excursions to Ephesus or the Virgin Mary House? (B)

DAY 5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Denizli area.
We travel past Aydin, entering what is known as the 'Greek Meander', the most fertile region in Turkey. Our first stop is for optional sightseeing at the ancient site of Aphrodisias. Later we drive past Denizli at the foot of Mount Gokbel to Pamukkale, the amazing 'Cotton Castle'. Marvel at the extraordinary white terraces, formed over the centuries by water cascading down the hillside. Since Roman times visitors have been immersing themselves in the spa waters. Then it's on to your hotel in the Denizli area for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 6: Denizli area - Dinar - Cay - Konya.
Today we drive eastwards to Dinar and then continue past Lake Acigol to Cay. Stop in Cay, surrounded by cherry gardens and opium fields. Enjoy splendid mountain scenery on the way to Konya, one of the oldest urban centres in the world, for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 7: Konya - Goreme - Cappadocia.
Today we travel further east into the great central plateau which separates Konya from Aksaray, making a stop to see the great Agzikarahan 'Caravanserai'. In the afternoon, there's an opportunity to enjoy an optional excursion to see the amazing churches and chapels carved into the rock, the whole area surrounding Goreme is outstandingly impressive. We then head for the ancient town of Cappadocia for a two-night stay. (B, D)

DAY 8: Cappadocia. At leisure.
The first records of Cappadocia date from the 6th century BC, and over the many centuries since it has been a strategically important town for several civilisations, including the Persians, the Romans and the Byzantines. The day is yours to explore at your leisure. Or why not take our optional sightseeing tour? You'll visit the amazing natural amphitheatre, bounded by almost vertical cliffs into which have been hewn chambers, porticos and arcades, as well as underground cities where early Christians sheltered from Roman persecution. (B, D)

DAY 9: Cappadocia - Ankara.
We head north via Aksaray to Ankara, the Turkish capital, for an overnight stay. You'll arrive in time to spend the afternoon relaxing, exploring at your leisure, or taking our optional half day excursion to the museum of Anatolian Civilisations and Ankara Mausoleum of Ataturk. (B, D)

DAY 10: Ankara - Bursa.
We travel into the ancient kingdom of Phryge to Gordion, where legend has it that Alexander the Great cut the proverbial knot. This is one of Turkey's most important archaeological sites, and we've included a visit to the fascinating Tomb of King Midas. Our next stop is Eskisehir, at one time famous for its meerschaum pipes. Then it's on to ancient Bursa, standing in the shadow of the mountain of Ulu Dag - the ancient Mysian Olympus, and famous for its great Mosque, covered bazaar and silk market, for an overnight stay. (B, D)

DAY 11: Bursa - Istanbul (included sightseeing.)
We drive to the shores of the Sea of Marmara, by way of Yalova, to the exotic city of Istanbul, straddling Europe and Asia. Our included sightseeing tour with local guide will include visits to the Roman Hippodrome and the stunning Blue Mosque. Later why not join us for an optional evening out with dinner and typical Turkish entertainment? (B)

DAY 12: Istanbul. At leisure.
Founded in 600BC, Istanbul is a magical city with wonderful architecture, ancient mosques, exotic bazaars with pedlars and stalls selling almonds, pistachios, iced drinks and black coffee. The day is yours to explore the city at your leisure. Or why not take our optional morning excursion by private boat to the Bosphorus, and in the afternoon our optional half day historical tour of this captivating city? (B)

DAY 13: Istanbul - UK.
Transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to the UK. (B)

The flights with TA would cost you £250-£275 so I'd call this pretty good value.

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« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2007, 13:16:51 PM »
Sounds more like an endurance test than a holiday !

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« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2007, 16:53:01 PM »
No sense of adventure KKOB [:o]

It may not be right for some. We are all different of course. I have details on a rather splendid alternative holiday - "Quad Bike Your Way Through Tranquil Kaya Koy for 14 Consecutive Days".

Might not be everyone's cup of tea either mind you  ;)

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« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2007, 18:23:51 PM »
Scunner,
Can you give me more details "Quad Bike Your Way Through Tranquil Kaya Koy for 14 Consecutive Days".
Sounds just like the sort of think I would like - the other one loks a little bit high brow for me.
Thanks
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« Reply #4 on: March 21, 2007, 05:05:38 AM »
That reminds me, must get the shotgun cleaned and get another bag of tin-tacks from B&Q ! !
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« Reply #5 on: March 21, 2007, 10:21:47 AM »
Are we allowed to play loud banging music from a getto blaster on the quad bike tour that would be the icing on the cake!

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« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2007, 14:26:19 PM »
I am pleased to announce the first ever Drum & Bass festival to be held in Kayakoyu village later this year. The 24 hour 5 day festival promises to be the loudest ever with the attempt to break the sound barrier with the Rude boy innit sound system. This event is expected to attract upto 5000 - 16-19 year olds from all over the UK.

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« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2007, 20:06:14 PM »
So when is this Steve?  Are age 40+ people invited (not for me you should know!!!)?

PS - what happened to the Birmingham event????

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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2007, 18:13:49 PM »
To be honest Lynne the Turkish night in Birmingham I had planned didn't happen because there isn't enough Turks in Brum to make it work. There would have been a few Brummies who like Turkey but not enough Turks. loads of Polish and Hungarians here in Birmingham and Eastern European beggers but not enough Turks.
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« Reply #9 on: March 24, 2007, 05:45:07 AM »
What makes you think there'll be enough Brummies in Kaya to make THAT event work ? LOL




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