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LEGENDARY TURKEYFrom Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast
June 4-18, 2016
15 days for $4,392 total price from Houston($3,995 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $397 airline taxes and fees)
An Exclusive Small Group Travel Experience for The Texas Exes
Day 1: Depart U.S. for Istanbul, Turkey
Day 2: Arrive Istanbul We arrive in Turkey’s cultural and spiritual heart today and transfer to our hotel located near Taksim Square, the heart of modern Istanbul. As guests’ arrival times may vary greatly, we have no group activities or meals planned. Dinner tonight is on our own.
Day 3: Istanbul We get our first real taste of this city straddling two continents today as we set out on a walking tour along lively pedestrian Istiklal Street, lined with boutiques, galleries, restaurants, and late Ottoman-era buildings. We see the acclaimed mosaics and frescoes at Chora Church (now Kariye Museum) then take a pan-oramic drive along Istanbul’s Old City walls. Then we visit intimate Rustem Pasha mosque, followed by the renowned Spice Market. After lunch on our own here, we take a private cruise on the Bosphorus, which separates Europe from Asia. This evening we take a short walk to a local restaurant for a welcome dinner of traditional Turkish fare. B,D
Day 4: Istanbul Today we encounter Old Istanbul, beginning with the ancient Roman Hippodrome, the 3,500-year-old obelisk brought from Egypt in 390 ce. Next we visit the Blue Mosque, with its 20,000 blue Iznik tiles and sig-nature six minarets. We then visit the renowned Museum of Turkish & Islamic Art, housing priceless artifacts from the 8th to 20th centuries. After lunch at a local restaurant we continue on to Hagia Sophia, the 6th-century church that was Christendom’s most important before becoming a mosque in the 15th century. B,L
Day 5: Istanbul This morning we tour splendid Topkapi, for 400 years the palace of Ottoman sultans that today ranks among the world’s richest museums. We continue on to the Basilica Cistern, the marble-columned underground chamber that
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Cover Photo: We spend four nights aboard our authentic gulet along the Turquoise Coast.
LEGENDARY TURKEYFrom Istanbul to the Turquoise Coast15 days for $4,392 total price from Houston($3,995 air, land & cruise inclusive plus $397 airline taxes and fees)
E xotic sights, scents, and sounds reign in this fascinating land where Europe and Asia meet. From Istanbul, magnificent “Empress of the World,” to ancient ruins,
stunning landscapes, and the dramatic Turquoise Coast where we board privately chartered “gulet” yachts for a distinctive four-day voyage, Turkey engages and beguiles, offering us an unparalleled small group travel experience.
Avg. High (°F) May JunIstanbul 69 77Antalya 79 86
Fethiye Antalya
Izmir
Istanbul
TURKEY
Assos/Troy
Cappadocia
Göcek
DestinationMotorcoachGulet Yacht CruiseExtension (motorcoach)Entry/Departure
Black Sea
Aegean SeaTurquoise
Coast Mediterranean Sea
Your Small Group Tour Highlights
Exotic Istanbul, including Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia ... Private Bosphorus cruise ... WWI battlefield of Gallipoli ... Ruins at ancient Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus ... Rustic village of Sirince … Four-night “Blue Voyage” aboard privately chartered gulet yacht ... Opportunities for swimming, snorkeling, hiking ... Sunken Baths of Cleopatra ... Ancient site of Perge ... Antalya’s acclaimed Archaeological Museum
Day Itinerary Hotel Rating
1 Depart U.S. for Istanbul
2-5 Istanbul Hilton Istanbul
Bosphorus Deluxe
6 Assos/Troy Nazlihan Hotel Not rated
7-8 Izmir Swissotel Grand
Efes Deluxe
9-12 Turquoise
Gulet yacht Not rated Coast cruise
13-14 Antalya Akra Barut Deluxe
15 Depart Antalya for U.S
Ratings are based on the Hotel & Travel Index, the travel industry standard reference. Unrated hotels may be too small, too new, or too remote to be listed.
Library of Celsus at Ephesus, which we tour on Day 8
provided water to Istanbul in antiquity, and the Grand Bazaar, housing some 5,000 shops along 60 “streets.” The remainder of the day is free for independent exploration. B
Day 6: Istanbul/Gallipoli/Troy/Assos Leaving Istanbul this morning, we travel to the northern Aegean Coast for a brief visit to Gallipoli, haunting site of 31 Allied cemeteries from World War I. Then we ferry across the Dardanelles to Troy, once believed to exist only in Homer’s epic poem until the present site was discovered in the 1870s. After touring here we continue south to Behramkale, ancient Assos, where we spend the night. B,L,D
Day 7: Assos/Pergamum/Izmir Today we explore one of Turkey’s most spectacular ancient sites: windswept Pergamum, a major power in the 3rd and 2nd centuries bce, with a wealth of Hellen- istic ruins. Then we continue on to Izmir. B,L,D
Day 8: Izmir/Ephesus Few ancient sites compare to Ephesus, the world’s best-preserved classical city which we explore today. Dating to at least 1300 bce, Ephesus was Asia Minor’s largest metropolis and principal port. Our tour includes the Terrace Houses, with their outstanding mosaic floors and frescoed walls. Lunch is in the rustic village of Sirince. B,L
Day 9: Izmir/Göcek Today we journey south to coastal Göcek, stopping along the way at a carpet factory to watch a demonstration of this age-old craft. Late afternoon we board our gulets. B,L,D
Day 10: Cruising – Aga Limani/Cleopatra Baths We begin our “Blue Voyage” this morning as we cruise to the hidden cove of Aga Limani. From here we have the option of
taking a three-hour hike to the Greco-Roman ruins at Lydea, ending at the Sunken Baths of Cleopatra. Set in a breathtaking inlet, the Baths offer crystal-clear waters for swimming and snorkeling. Those who prefer a less strenuous day can stay aboard the gulets as they sail to the Sunken Baths. B,L,D
Day 11: Cruising – Ekincik Cove/Dalyan This morning we disembark and coach to Dalyan, an environmentally protected area known for its log-gerhead sea turtles. Here we board a small skiff for a trip through an intriguing maze of channels; high on the hills above we see well-preserved ancient Lycian rock tombs. B,L,D
Your Tour Price Includes• Private motorcoach transportation Antalya/
Cappadocia• 3 nights’ accommodations in Cappadocia at
Uchisar Kaya Hotel (First Class)• 9 meals: 3 breakfasts, 3 lunches, 3 dinners• Extensive included sightseeing: rock churches
of Goreme Valley (including open-air museum), Kaymakli’s underground city, Zelve Valley, Avanos, and troglodyte villages of Cavusin and Uchisar
• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters, and all drivers
Post-Tour Extension
June 18-21, 2016
CAPPADOCIA4 days/3 nights for $895 total price
Single Supplement: $145
We explore the bizarre rock formations and underground cities of Cappadocia
and the Goreme Valley.
Tour Departs: June 4, 2016
Prices include international airfare and all taxes, surcharges, and fees.
Boston, Houston, $4,392
New York
Chicago, Los Angeles, $4,692
Washington, DC
Atlanta, Baltimore, Charlotte, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, $4,792 Detroit, Miami, Orlando, Philadelphia, Tampa
Denver, Minneapolis, Phoenix, Portland (OR), $4,892 San Francisco, Seattle
Austin $4,992
Land only (transfers not included) $3,395
Please call if your city is not listed. Prices are per person based on double occupancy and include air-line taxes, surcharges, and fees of $397, which are subject to change until final payment is made.
Single travelers please add $895.
All tour prices above (excluding airline taxes, surcharges, and fees) are guaranteed.
Business Class upgrade on round-trip Trans-Atlantic flight: $3,695 per person in addition to the above costs (upgrade is subject to availability and pricing is subject to change).
Please note: This trip involves considerable walking on uneven or cobblestone streets and at sites of ancient ruins. You should be in good physical condition to enjoy the tour to its fullest.
For reservations and information, please
fax Jere Davis at 512/672-6134or call toll-free at
800/594-3938 or at 512/840-5628www.TexasExes.org/travel
Your Tour Price Includes
• Round-trip air transportation from listed cities• 13 nights’ accommodations: 9 nights in Deluxe
and unrated hotels; 4 nights aboard privately chartered gulet yacht
• 30 meals: 13 breakfasts, 9 lunches, 8 dinners• Extensive sightseeing as described, including
all entrance fees• Services of an Odysseys Unlimited Tour Director• Private motorcoach transportation throughout
your trip• Luggage handling for one bag per person• Gratuities for dining room servers, airport and
hotel porters, and all drivers
Day 12: Cruising – Gemiler Island/Kayakoy Today we cruise to Gemiler Island to tour its 6th-century Byzantine monastery. Then we coach to the Greek “ghost town” of Kayakoy, abandoned after World War I and now preserved as a his-torical monument. We explore the town and its churches then return to our gulets for our last night on board. B,L,D
Day 13: Fethiye/Antalya We cruise this morn- ing to Fethiye, where we disembark then set out by motorcoach through the Taurus Mountains for Antalya. We reach the seaside city in time for lunch and an afternoon visit to the acclaimed Archaeological Museum here. B,L
Day 14: Antalya/Perge This morning we visit the ruins at Perge, an ancient Greek city once among the world’s prettiest and most prosperous. Then we return to Antalya for a walking tour of its charming Old Town, including Hadrian’s Gate and the lovely Yivli Minare (Fluted Minaret). This afternoon is at leisure before tonight’s farewell dinner at a local restaurant. B,D
Day 15: Depart for U.S. This morning we board an early flight for our return to the United States. B
Our Private Turkish Gulets
Crew: 4 Avg. Length: 85 ft Passenger Capacity: 14 Avg. Width: 21 ft
This tour includes a four-night cruise aboard privately char-tered gulet yachts. Gulets are teakwood with a broad sun deck plus both indoor and outdoor dining areas. Cabins
are small but comfortable, each with private facilities.
On Day 4 we visit Istanbul’s Blue Mosque.
Dear Texas Ex,
Join us on a special 15-day tour to legendary Turkey and the magnificent Turquoise Coast. Come explore this vast country where Europe and Asia – past and present – meet to form the “cradle of civilization.”
Every traveler’s participation in the Texas Exes Flying Longhorns travel program helps to further the Association’s core purpose: to be an independent voice that champions The University of Texas at Austin and to organize alumni and friends into a formidable network. The Association is recognized as indispensable to the UT family, connecting and engaging supporters with each other and UT. We do so through a wide array of programs - among which are scholarships to deserving UT students and worldwide networking.
When you combine all this with the ability to continue lifelong learning amid the pleasurable company of fellow Texas Exes, you have the ingredients for a very special experience abroad. Space is limited, so your early reservation is essential. To make your reservation or ask your ques-tions, contact Jere Davis at jere@texasexes.org or 800/594-3938 or 512/840-5628, or you can fax the registration form to her at 512/672-6134.
Sincerely,
Leslie Cedar, BS ’89, MBA ’98 CEO and Executive Director, The Texas Exes®
FLYING LONGHORNS RESERVATION FORM: LEGENDARY TURKEY
Enclosed is my/our deposit for $______ ($500 per person) for ____ person/people on Legendary Turkey departing June 4, 2016. I/we understand the final payment is due at least by March 1, 2016 (95 days prior to depar-ture). Payment may be made by American Express, Discover, MasterCard, or VISA. Please make your deposit payment to reserve space on this trip by calling Jere Davis toll-free at 800/594-3938 or 512/840-5628. Or you can fax this completed form to her at 512/672-6134.
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Post-Tour “Cappadocia” Extension: Please sign me/us up q
Please Note: The undersigned has read the schedule of activities for Legendary Turkey, June 4-18, 2016, and agrees that their signature below represents their acceptance of the General Terms and Conditions.
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Final invoicing will be sent by our tour operator, Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. The balance of the program price must be paid to Odysseys Unlimited, Inc. Final payment is due by 95 days prior to departure, and is payable by credit card.
Membership in The Texas Exes is a requirement for participation in the Flying Longhorns travel program. At least one membership is required from among each family traveling. Alumni, friends of the University, UT faculty and staff, and parents of current UT students are welcome to join. Our dues are 80% tax-deductible!
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