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5 NIGHTS / 6 DAYS

DAY 1 : ............ /ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul where all passengers will be assisted by our staff and guides. In order to give that special Turkish touch, girls dressed in traditional costumes will also greet passengers at the airport and will present ladies with flowers and distribute lokum, a special Turkish sweet.

Upon arrival at the hotel guests will be led to the MEGA Destination Courtesy desk for check- in.

"Welcome Kits" prepared with your logo containing maps and general information will be distributed with the keys. Rest period before the first night in Istanbul, "THE MAGIC CITY".

Dinner at the hotel.


DAY 2 : ISTANBUL
After buffet breakfast meeting will take place. Lunch at the hotel. In the afternoon the group will leave for the orientation and Byzantine Art Tour. Drive over the Golden Horn pass under the Roman Aquduct of Valens, visits the Chora Church and Museum, Byzantine Underground Cistern and
Hippodrome where Obelisk of Theodosius Serpentine is located. Last stop will be the Basilica of St.Sophia . Before visiting the interiors of the history of Istanbul and Turkey together with refreshments in the cool garden. The group will be directly taken to the Fishermen's Village Kumkapi where marvelous fish dishes will be served. Return to the hotel.
  

DAY 3 : ISTANBUL - ANTALYA
After buffet breakfast and hotel check-out Bosphorus cruise by a private yacht will be taken. Refreshments served on board while a fashion show takes place. Cruise will be along the Europen and Asiatic shores. Lovely Ottomon Villas along the shores of Bosphorus will be seen. The group will be taken to the Le Pecheur fish restaurant on the shores of the Bosphorus. After lunch visit the Suleymaniye Mosque and the Topkapi Palace and transfer to Istanbul airport for a late afternoon flight. Luggage is transferred separately. They will fly to Antalya. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.
  

DAY 4 : ANTALYA
Antalya is the principal resort of the Mediterrean. It is surrounded by the towering peak of the Taurus mountains. It is a base from which visits to the nearby ancient sites of Lycia and Pamphylia, the shady pine woods, waterfalls and spacious beaches can be arranged. After a buffet breakfast the group will depart from the hotel. First stop will be at Perge where St. Paul preached his first sermon and next stop Aspendos. Dominating the site is the best preserved theatre of Antiquity, dating from the 2nd century A.D. Side is the last stop. This ancient city and nearby village has many remarkable monuments. After lunch in side the museum displaying statues found during excavations of the city will be visited. A guided tour of the city will be made. Then a drive to Kursunlu waterfalls where refreshements will be served. Dinner at a typical Turkish restaurant in the ancient Yacht harbour.

  
DAY 5 : ANTALYA
After buffet breakfast yacht trip to ancient city Phaselis. Barbecue party on beach will take place and swimming will be possible. The selection of grills will surprise and delight the biggest barbeque fanatic. A theme party will be arranged at night at the Aspendos theatre. It will be a night to remember with all the delights of a traditional Oriental Festival. All the guests will be given traditional Ottomon costumes to wear and the whole theatre will be decorated in the style of a grand Ottomon Palace. Guests will feast on one of the largest and most impressive buffet displays of Turkish cuisine. On return to the hotel a big special gift will be awaiting everyone in their rooms.

  
DAY 6 : DEPARTURE FROM ANTALYA
Transfer to the airport after breakfast. Luggage goes by separate vehicle. Assistance with check-in.