Turkey & Armenia in 13 days - Cities of Anatolia & Myths of the Caucasus - Charm
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Overview
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- Garni
- Khor-Virap
- Vagharshapat
- Yerevan
- Ankara
- Cappadocia
- Istanbul
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- Departures from main US airports.
- International flights: US - Istanbul, Istanbul - Yerevan, Yerevan- US.
- Internal flights: Cappadocia - Istanbul. *
- 12 nights hotel accommodation in Superior & Luxury category hotels.
- 12 breakfasts and 2 dinners.
- Transfers in air-conditioned vehicles.
- Visits as indicated in the itinerary with an English-speaking guide. **
- All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
- Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul.
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It's time to discover the immense history and incredible landscapes of Turkey! Arrive at your US departure airport ready to catch a flight to Istanbul.* Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.
Arrive in the bustling melting-pot of Istanbul, once the capital of Turkey and a city of immense history, wonderful culture and delicious cuisine. Transfer to your hotel, get settled and, if time allows, enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure exploring this historic, lively city. Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Breakfast at the hotel. Take a day to explore Istanbul at your own pace. Discover its labyrinthine bazaars, colourful city life and eclectic architecture. To make sure you see all the top sights, we recommend an optional full-day city tour!* Overnight stay in Istanbul...
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin the day with a boat trip on the Bosphorus Channel, which runs through the heart of the city, marking the border between Europe and Asia. Appreciate captivating views of the old palaces of the Sultans and traditional riverside houses as yo...
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin your journey to Ankara, crossing the spectacular mountains of Bolu along the route. Arrive and enjoy a panoramic tour of Ankara, the Turkish capital and a modern and cosmopolitan city steeped in history and ancient culture. Later, pay a v...
Breakfast at the hotel. Why not start the day with an unforgettable optional hot air balloon flight over Cappadocia*. Mid-morning, discover the fascinating region of Cappadocia, whose landscape was formed by the erosion of soft layers of lava and ash from ancient vol...
Breakfast at the hotel. You're returning to Istanbul today. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport to catch a flight back to the city. Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Dive into Turkish cuisine, go shopping in the bazaars or enjoy some last-minute sightseeing! Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Breakfast at the hotel. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight to Armenia. Touch down in Yerevan, the Armenian capital, and transfer to your hotel. As one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world, Yerevan oozes history, from Soviet...
Breakfast at the hotel. Get to know Yerevan today on a panoramic city tour! Begin at the giant limestone Cascade monument. Climb to the top of this impressive staircase to enjoy magnificent views of the city below. Next, visit the Museum of Ancient Manuscripts, known ...
Breakfast at the hotel. Leave the city behind as your head for Vagharshapat this morning (commonly known as Echmiadzin). The 4th-largest city in the country, on arrival visit Ejmiatsin Cathedral, considered the first Christian cathedral in the world! Founded in 303 AD...
Breakfast at the hotel. Set off for the region of Ararat to visit the spectacular Khor Virap Monastery, where, according to legend, Christianity was adopted as the state religion following the conversion of the King to Christianity by St. Gregory the Illuminator in th...
Breakfast at the hotel. Begin this day of discovery with a visit to the impressive medieval monastery of Saghmosavank, a 13th-century Armenian monastic complex located in the village of Saghmosavan. As well as immense history, the site is surrounded by the breathtakin...
Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off for the amazing Garni Pagan Temple, dating back to the 1st century AD and was dedicated to the sun god Mihr, it is the only Hellenistic temple left in the Caucasus. Admire its ionic columns and enjoy a glimpse into pre-Christian ...
Breakfast at the hotel.* It's time to bring your adventure through Turkey and Armenia to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.
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