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TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE TOUR

March 25 - April 03, 2006
 

Day 1-March 25
Arrival in Ankara

You are met at the airport by Fortis Travel representative and transferred to your hotel.

Day 2-March 26
Ankara-Cappadocia

In the morning visit the captivating museum of Anatolian Civilizations. After lunch continue on to mystical Cappadocia

Day 3-March 27
Cappadocia

Today explore Cappadocia with its extraordinary chimney-like rock formations. Tour Goreme with its rock churches decorated with frescoes. Then visit the Byzantine monastic complex of Zelve and the village of Avanos, which is famous for its traditional pottery.

Day 4-March 28
Cappadocia-Antalya

Drive to Konya and on the way visit the 13th century Caravansarai. In Konya visit the museum of Mevlana, known in the western world as Rumi, the former convent of the Whirling Dervishes and the great Islamic philosopher. After a beautiful full day drive through Anatolian plateau arrive at Antalya, a beautiful Mediterranean town.

Day 5-March 29
Antalya Total Solar Eclipse Day!!

Depending on the weather, we will find an observing site in town or drive inland. Picnic lunch while awaiting the Solar Eclipse.

Day 6-March 30
Antalya-Pamukkale-Izmir

Drive to Izmir. On the way, visit Pamukkale, famous for the immense tiers of white limestone terraces filled with mineral water.

Day 7-March 31
Ephesus

Visit Ephesus the most complete archaeological ruin in the Mediterranean. The city is dedicated to the goddess of Artemis, whose temple is one of the Seven Wonders of the World. Then visit the Ephesus Museum, the basilica of St. John and the house of Virgin Mary.

Day 8-April 01
Flight Izmir-Istanbul

Morning flight to Istanbul. Visit Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and the amazing underground cistern.

Day 9-April 02
Istanbul

Relax with a cruise on the Bosphorus on your last day in Turkey. In the afternoon explore the famous Grand Bazaar.

Day 10-April 03
Departure

Transfer to the airport for your flight.