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Diamonds of the Med - 17 days updated on 30-05-2014

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See the very best of Turkey, then up anchorat Bodrum and spend 7 blissful days aboarda traditional gulet, sailing the crystal clearwaters of the Mediterranean and exploringthe beautiful Dodecanese Greek Islands.

HIGHLIGHTS AND INCLUSIONS

Trip Highlights• Turkey - Sights as per the Classical

Turkey itinerary:Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale,Pergamum, Ephesus, Kusadasi,Canakkale, Troy and the GallipoliPeninsular.

• Bodrum - a lively Aegean coastal resort• Knidos - an ancient city on the tip of the

Datca peninsular• Greece - Dodecanese Islands• Kos Island - a popular Greek holiday

island• Nisiros - a volcanic island. Nikea Village

mosaic style square• Tilos Island - a quiet and remote island• Rhodes - the largest of the Dodecanese

Islands• Symi - the picturesque port of Yialos

What's Included• 16 breakfasts, 6 lunches, 12 dinners• 9 nights - 4 star hotels

(3 star and 5 star hotel options are alsoavailable)

• 7 nights aboard a standard gulet (motorsailer)

• Guided sightseeing - Istanbul,Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale,Ephesus, Pergamum and Gallipoli,Nisiros,

• Airport arrival transfer on day 1• English speaking, degree qualified Turkish

tour guide for all included sightseeing• Fully qualified gulet crew (days 10 - 17)• Private air-conditioned transportation, all

relevant transfers• Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

What's Not Included• International flights and visas

DETAILED ITINERARY

Day 1 : IstanbulWelcome to magnificent Turkey and the start of atruly epic adventure. Upon arrival you will be met byone of our friendly representatives and transferredto your start hotel. Spend the rest of the day atleisure. Overnight - Istanbul

Day 2 : IstanbulThis morning you set off for a city tour of theold part of Istanbul, once known as the great cityof Constantinople. Once ruled by Byzantine andOttoman Empires the area of Sultanhamet is a sightto behold, straddling both the continents of Asiaand Europe and over time having been ruled byboth Islamic and Christian rulers it has a uniquecharm in which these influences can be seen andfelt. You will visit the Byzantine Hagia Sofya withits massive main dome that dominates the area.Topkapi Palace located on the tip of the old city andcommanding extraordinary views over the waterwas once the seat of parliament for the Ottomanregime and was built during 1459 to 1465. And of

course a visit to Istanbul would not be completewithout a visit to the world renowned Blue Mosquewith its six minarets. Construction began in 1609and the name ‘Blue Mosque’ is derived from theover 20 000 blue Iznik tiles adorning the walls of theinterior. Later you will be able to test your hagglingskills in the maze like markets of the Grand Bazaarand tonight you will have the option of enjoying aTurkish dinner and show. Overnight - Istanbul (B)

Day 3 : Cappadocia

Istanbul - Cappadocia. After breakfast you willdepart for Ankara, declared by Attaturk in 1923to be the new capital of the Turkish Republic.Since this declaration Ankara has not looked back,moving forward in an almost European city style.Embracing the modern and in this way fulfillingAtaturk’s vision of a contemporary Turkey. Ankarahas come a long way since its roots as a small,simple city named Angora and more renowned forits production of goat’s wool than a bustling capitalcity. In Ankara you will visit the mausoleum andmuseum of Ataturk, the great father of modernTurkey. Then it is onwards to Cappadocia viaTurkey’s Lakeland, an area mostly untouched bytourism and the startling contrast of blue lakesbetween grey mountains make it a worthwhile visit.Later today we arriving in startling Cappadocia.Overnight - Cappadocia (B)

Day 4 : CappadociaThis morning you have the opportunity to takepart in an optional hot air balloon ride over thesplendid scenery of Cappadocia. Over time thesoft rock of the area has been shaped and eroded

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by water and wind creating chimney like pillars,table mountains, great canyons and castle shapedrocks, this area of Turkey has been inhabited forover a Millennia and many of its caves still aretoday. Cappadocia offers a spectacular sight, andeven more so from the air. A little later you willtake a full day tour of Cappadocia including a visitto the warren like underground city of Kaymakliwhere ancient inhabitants once resided, the Open-Air Museum in Goreme with its beautiful frescoesof the rock-cut churches and the natural fortress inUchisar. Later today you will have the chance todiscover the rich history of local handicrafts such asthe famous Turkish carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx andpotteries. (B, D)

Day 5 : Pamukkale

Cappadocia - Pamukkale. Today we have an earlydeparture for Pamukkale, en-route you will visitthe 13th Century Seljukian masterpiece SultanhanCaravanserai before arriving in Konya. Konya isa place of pilgrimage for Muslim’s the world overand it’s capital of selcuk has much more meaningand holds more pride to the local Turks thanany of the well known tourist resorts. Konya wasthe adopted homeplace of Mevlana (Our Master),a Sufic mystic famous for being the founder ofthe whirling dervish sect and through his writingshelped reshape Islamic thought and played a majorpart in the modifying of popular Islamic culture inTurkey. In Konya you will visit the Mausoleum ofMevlana before continuing on to Pamukkale.(B, D)

Day 6 : KusadasiPamukkale - Kusadasi. After breakfast take avisit to the Ancient Hierapolis with its magnificentNecropolis graveyard on our way to Kusadasi.The Ancient Hierapolis has a good collection ofancient Roman ruins, the Temple of Apollo and thePlutonium, dating back to third century BC althoughmany of the current ruins are built upon ruins datingback to the second century AD, although someof these earlier ruins are still visible such as theRoman theatre. Later we continue to Selcuk with avisit to the Temple of Artemis en-route before arrivalin Kusadasi. Overnight - Cappadocia (B, D)

Day 7 : Kusadasi

Kusadasi. After breakfast you will embark on a visitto Ephesus, a visit to this region is not completewithout such a visit. Besides pompeii, Ephesus isthe best preserved and largest ancient city on theMediterranean. It is also the most commonly visitedpart of Turkey after Istanbul and once you set eyesupon it you will see why. Make sure to pack plentyof water as during the hotter months Ephesus canget very warm indeed and the water vendors do notsell their wares for cheap. Best to be prepared.

After being advised by an oracle advised byindications of a fish and a wild boar, Androlocus, theson of King Kodrus (who founded Athens), Ephesuswas founded. Or so legend tells it. The indigenousCybele accepted the worship of artemis and theoriginal Ephesus of 1000 BC was built on the northfacing slope of Mount Pion. In 334 BC Alexanderthe Great visited and offered to help fund thecompletion of the shrine to Artemis but was refused.After Alexander’s death his lieutenant, Lysimachusendeavoured to move the city due to the receedingsea and built its first walls. During the romanimperial period Ephesus was declared the capitalof Asia, however over time and due to the generaldecline in the Byzantine era and the abandonementof the worship of Artemis following the introductionof Christianity, Arab raiders and the final straw,the silting of the harbour, the population began tomove elsewhere and Ephesus fell in to ruin. Todayyou will visit the remains of the library, theatre,temples and St. Mary’s House constructed betweenthe second and fourth centuries AD. This afternoonyou will have the opportunity to purchase locallymade leather products. Overnight - Kusadasi (B,D)

Day 8 : Canakkale

Kusadasi - Canakkale. An early departure forBergama this morning to visit the Acropolis. With

ancient ruins from the Altar of Zeus built byEumenes II in honour of his father’s victory overthe Gauls, to the third-century Temple of Athenaand most famously the library which gave birthto the modern book. Pergamon’s library had over200 000 titles due to the prolific and zealouscollecting by Eumenes II and later by Attalos IIcontaining volumes by Aristotle and theophratsos.The Egyptians soon got wind of this mightycollection and fearing it would overtake theirextensive collection in Alexandria the exportingof papyrus was banned. Hence the Pergamenedynasty reverted too their old method of writing ontreated animal skins. Due to it not being possibleto roll the skins like papyrus the paged book wasformed. Later we visit famous Troy, not the mostmagnificent of archaeological sites in Turkey butcertainly one of the most famous due to the writingsof Homer. Just outside the gate is a reconstructionof the famous Trojan horse used to get in the citywalls and filled with warriors waiting for nightfall tolaunch a surprise attack. You can climb a ladderinto the belly of the horse and see out over the ruinsof the city and make your own mind up whetherHomer’s Iliad is more fact or fiction. Overnight -Canakkale (B, D)

Day 9 : IstanbulCanakkale - Istanbul. After breakfast we cross theDardanelles. The famous stretch of water the Alliesfought so valiantly yet fruitlessly for during the FirstWorld War. Today you will visit the legendary AnzacCove and Gallipoli itself, the place where over 8000Australians and around 3000 New Zealanders losttheir lives in a vain attempt to take the surroundinghills and open up a supply route through to theBlack Sea. It is not completely certain how theANZAC’s made land fall where they did but themost likely reason is that the strong currents ofthe Dardanelles were not fully taken into accountcausing the ANZAC’s to land way off course. Dueto landing under the cover of darkness this was notfully realised until they were already ashore andit was too late and the awaiting Turkish machineguns opened fire. Today you will get the chanceto explore the most famous battle sites in what isconsidered to be one of the world’s best preservedbattlefields. You will get a chance to see where thebattle of the Nek, Chanuk Bair and Lone Pine tookplace, also visiting the 57th Regiment memorial andthe war museum before we travel back to Istanbul.Overnight - Istanbul (B)

Day 10 : Gulet

Istanbul – Bodrum. Today you will be transferred tothe airport for your onward flight to Bodrum located

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on the south – west coast of Turkey. Upon arrivalyou will be transferred to your gulet, your homefor the following 7 nights. Bodrum is a popularresort town with both foreign tourists and Istanbul –based weekenders. It‘s appeal mostly lies in its asyet undiscovered beauty by the masses yet this ischanging with wealthy yacht owners mooring hereon the way to far flung places and more touristscoming due to other areas such as Marmaris andKusadasi becoming overcrowded. There are manywatersport activities to take part in or perhaps anexploration of the incredible Castle of St Peter, builtin 1406 by the Knights of St John to replace thefortress at Smyrna that had been destroyed by theMongols. The castle is now home to the Museum ofUnderwater Archaeology and is well worth the visit.Overnight - Gulet (B, D)

Day 11 : Kos - GreeceBodrum - Kos. During breakfast you will beinformed of the cruise program and what sort ofactivities you can take part in. After dealing withcustoms you will set sail for Kos, a beautiful islandwith 290 kilometres of beach. Overnight - Gulet (B,L, D)

Day 12 : Nisiros - Tilos

Kos - Tilos. Early we set sail to Nisiros. The volcanoon Nisiros island erupted in 1422 and is still active.Nikea village located on the side of the crater hascharming white streets and a mosaic-stylesquare. There is an optional bus tour to Nikeaand crater which is still active, where you cansee the gases rising up eerily from underground.Cruise to the remote and beautiful island of Tiloswhere we anchor in the port of this tranquil islandwhich remains refreshingly untouched by tourism.Overnight - Gulet (B, L, D)

Day 13 : RhodesTilos - Rhodes. Early this morning sail to Rhodes,the largest of the Dodecanese Islands. Rhodes hasthe largest European Medieval city and is steepedin history. The island was once the home of theknights of St John, then the Ottomans and Italians.The main port is in RhodesCity which is still surrounded by 12 meter-thick city-walls and gives you the feeling of travelling back toMedieval times especially when you walk around itsnarrow, stonepaved roads. Overnight - Gulet (B,L, D)

Day 14 : SymiRhodes - Symi. Early this morning we set sailfor Symi Island and arrive at the Monastry of

Panormitis located in the southern part of Symi.There is the option to visit the monastery and themuseum on this well-protected and peaceful bay.Afternoon swim stop on the eastern shores of theisland, before anchoring at the beautiful port ofYialos. Symi is an enchanting island with pine andoak forests, with beautiful bays and neo-classicalhouses. Overnight - Gulet (B, L, D)

Day 15 : Knidos - Turkey

Symi - Knidos. Today, return to Turkish waters viathe entry point of Datca. Take a walk on shore whilstyour captain takes care of customs procedures.After lunch, sail to Knidos, once a Greek city inAsia Minor and one of the most famous cities inthe ancient world. Knidos was known for its artists,philosophers and engineers; includingSostrates the architect of the Lighthouse ofAlexandria - one of the 7 Wonders of the World,Praxiteles, one of the greatest Greek sculptorsand the astronomer Eudoxus. Today templefoundations, toppled columns, carved marblefriezes, huge amphitheaters and a necropolis are allthat remains of Knidos’ former glory. Enjoy free timeto explore of ruins of this ancient city Overnight -Gulet (B, L, D)

Day 16 : BodrumKnidos - Bodrum. This morning anchor in KaradaPoyraz Bay for a last swim break in the beautifulblue waters before sailing to Bodrum Port for dinnerand overnight stay. Overnight - Gulet (B, L, D)

Day 17 : BodrumToday after breakfast tour arrangements draw to aclose. If you need an onward transfer to the airportthis can be arranged at the time of booking. Wehope you have enjoyed your adventure throughTurkey and Greece.(B)

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

VisasFrom 10 April 2014 it is no longer possible to obtaina visa upon arrival. Travellers must apply for ane-visa online more than 24 hours prior to arrival.Please visit the Turkey e-visa website noted above.

Australian, British, Canadian, South Africans, Irishand USA passport holders can obtain a tourist e -visa online.

Costs are currently USD$60/ EURO 45 forAustralian and Canadian passport holders, USD

$20/ EURO 15 for USA and Irish passports, andGBP10/EURO 15 for British passport holders. ForSouth African passport holders there is no charge .New Zealand passport holders currently do notrequire a visa for a stay not exceeding 3 months.

To arrange a Turkey e-visa online go to: https://www.evisa.gov.tr/en/apply/The form is easy to complete and will save you timeupon arrival.

Please ensure that your passport is valid for at least6 months from your date of arrival to Turkey. Pleasere-confirm all visa requirements with the Turkishembassy at least one month before travel. Visaprocurement and fees are subject to change andremains the responsibility of the traveller and notthat of On The Go Tours.

Entrance feesOn group tours entrance fees to tourist sites are notincluded in our tour price. All entry fees must bebudgeted by you. Entrance fee amounts do change,therefore upon arrival in Turkey your tour leader willoutline the exact total of your entrance fees andcollect this amount in Turkish Lira on day 2 of yourtour.

Tipping KittyIt is customary to tip in Turkey. At the start of yourtour we collect a small tipping kitty from all tourparticipants to cover tips en route (to be paid inTurkish Lira) This saves you the hassle of whenand how much to tip bellhops, luggage handlers,waiters, drivers, your airport representative andother support staff throughout your tour.

This tipping kitty does not include a tip for yourtour guide where we recommend an amount approxUSD$4-5 per day. Naturally though the amount isup to you - tipping is an entirely personal gesture.

ClimateTurkey is a destination that can be visitedyear round. Temperatures in Turkey during theNorthern Hemisphere summer are generally high,particularly during the summer months fromJune through September. April can spring upsurprising results. Days can be amazingly warm,though temperatures do drop at night, so packsome warmer clothes. Summer in Turkey forthe most part is hot and dry. For the beachworshipper, June through September is best,when you’ll enjoy glorious Mediterranean sun.Turkey is a lovely winter destination, the weatheris usually temperate, although from Decemberthrough to February you may enjoy a little snow inIstanbul, Anatolia or Cappadocia. Whatever monthyou consider, you’ll be rewarded with seasonalvariations that range from leaf-strewn autumns tosun-kissed summers.

Health RequirementsRecommendations - Tetanus and Polio, plusTyphoid and Hepatitis. Contact your local

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healthcare provider for the most up to dateinformation.

CurrencyWe recommend you carry a mixture of cash and adebit/credit card. Turkish Lira (TRY) can be easilyobtained prior to departure (though there is no realneed to do so in advance) or upon arrival. ATMfacilities, banks and exchange booths are availablein all major cities and towns. Avoid changing thebulk of your money at the airport, the exchangerates are usually more favourable in the city.

Credit cards are widely accepted in largerestaurants, hotels and shops. Although merchantsmay place a surcharge of up to 10% on creditcard purchases. Ensure you have sufficient fundsin cash before travelling outside major cities andtowns. Travellers cheques are hard to exchange,so best not to bring them.

Turkish Lira - abbreviated to TRY or TL.USD 1 = TRY 2.2GBP 1 = TRY 3.6EURO 1 = TRY 2.9AUD 1 = TRY 1.95

Time & VoltageTurkey is 2 hours ahead of GMT. Turkish voltage is230-240v AC. Turkish sockets are of the 3 round-pin variety, similar though not identical to Europeansockets. Greek sockets are of the 2 round-pinvariety. If taking a hairdryer or chargeable device,be sure to pack an adaptor.

Essential Packing• A small daypack for your day-to-day needs.• A photocopy of your passport data pages.• The voltage in Turkey is generally 220V

and outlets fit a two-pin European plug. Youshould pack a Universal Adaptor and checkthat it is suitable for Turkey.

• Spare camera batteries/memory card soyou can go snap happy.

• If you fancy a tipple, take advantage of DutyFree.

• Take out some TRY from the ATM facilitiesat the airport upon arrival.

• Buy a phrasebook and practice yourholiday Turkish.

• Keep a supply of small notes for localtransactions.

Pre-Tour Accom & ArrivalTransfersIf you would like to arrive into Turkey prior to yourtour or stay on longer, we can arrange pre orpost tour accommodation for you. Pre/post touraccommodation is located at the hotel your tourcommences/ends and is inclusive of breakfast.

If arriving on day 1 of a holiday or booking pre-touraccommodation with us on a tour or short stay thatincludes an airport arrival transfer (as indicated inthe 'What's Included' section of this Go Guide) wewill be at the airport (Ataturk or Sahiba Gokcen),ready to transfer you to your hotel.

If arriving prior to 8am on day 1 (essentially on aflight that arrives very, very early in the morning)you will need to purchase a night of pre-touraccommodation to save you waiting until standardhotel check in time, which is generally 2pm.

ARRIVING VIA ATATURK AIRPORTAs you enter the arrival hall in Ataturk Airportturn LEFT and walk along the concourse. Look tothe right, our representative will be waiting herebehind the barracade, displaying an on the go sign.Remember, the representative won’t know whatyou look like, so it will be important to look out forour company sign, in order to facilitate rendezvous.

SABIHA GOKCEN AIRPORTIf arriving into Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen InternationalAirport, an additional 50km from the Istanbul citycentre. Please be timely in exiting customs and inmeeting our awaiting representative, who will beholding an on the go tours sign.

If your tour or sailing holiday does not include anarrival transfer you wil need to make your ownway to the tour start point. Details of the tour/sailing holiday start point can be found on your tourvoucher.

Departure TransfersWe offer the following complimentary departuretransfers: Aegean Explorer, Turkey Unplugged,Ottomans & Oil Wrestling & Remembrance Daytours - departure transfers at 11am and 1.30pmon the final day of your tour (day 8 for Turkey &Tutankhamen tour) to Ataturk International Airport.Turkey & Tutankhamen tour: on day 8 at 11am &9pm. Turkey Discovered: departure transfer on thefinal day of your tour at any time of day to AtaturkInternational Airport.

Christmas Turkey and Turkish Delight: departuretransfer on the final day of your tour at any time ofday to Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airports. FlyingCarpet Crystal Coast: departure transfer on the finalday of your tour at any time of day to Izmir Airport.

Should you require a departure transfer at any othertime, this can be booked in advance or locally.

Site Opening TimesPopular sightseeing spot in Istanbul are closed onspecific days. Please plan your visit accordingly.Hagia Sofia - Closed MondaysTopkapi Palace - Closed TuesdaysGrand Bazaar - Closed SundaysBlue Mosque - Closed during all prayer timesDuring Ramadan (known as Ramazan in Turkey),some restaurants and shops (excluding thosecatering mainly for tourists) and attractions mayclose earlier, so scheduling may be slightly alteredto ensure featured attractions are visited.Ramazan Dates:28 June - 27 July 201418th June - 17th July 2015

ShoppingTurkey is a virtual Aladdin’s Cave. The GrandBazaar in Istanbul is cavernous and full of unusualand everyday objects. Known locally as Kapali

Carsi – the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul’s Old Cityis a massive conglomeration of shops (some4000) divided into areas specialising in gold,carpets, leather, souvenirs and clothing. Turkishhandicrafts include a rich variety of textiles andembroideries, articles of copper, onyx and tile,mother-of-pearl, inlaid articles, leather and suedeproducts. Jewellery, carpets and kilims representtop buys at the bazaar.Opening hours: Mon - Saturday 0900 – 1900hrs(closed Sunday).

The Egyptian Spice Bazaar at Eminonu nearIstanbul is an easy continuance from the GrandBazaar or good start point before heading ontothe cavernous Grand Bazaar. Here, you canbuy a dizzying array of spices at a fraction ofthe cost you’d expect to pay back home. PineKernels, peppercorns, real Iranian saffron andother precious commodities are hawkered here atknockdown prices! Real Turkish delight is availableby the tonne as well. Why not the milk-basedTurkish delight studded with pistachios!Opening hours: 0900 – 1900hrs Monday – Sunday

Markets and bazaars abound in other towns,too. During your stay in Turkey, you may visita leather manufacturer and emporium. Althoughthe quality of some of the jackets and clothingoutstanding, the initially quoted prices can also berather outstanding. If you do fancy a particular item,haggle, even if you are in the confines of what looksto be a smart showroom.

Carpet BuyingTurkey is justly famous for its carpets and kilims (anapless woven rug) and you’ll be spoilt for choice.To ensure you get a good buy, spend time visitingseveral shops to compare price, pattern-type andquality. A good quality, long-lasting carpet shouldbe 100% wool. Check the quality of the weave forpossible holes. A wool carpet will have fine, frizzyfibres if you turn the carpet on its back. Cheapercarpets are made of cotton and most often thefringe will be, too. If you want a wool carpet and thefringe is of cotton, it’s likely the carpet won’t be awoollen one! The lies can be bigger than the fall ofOttoman Empire. Don’t make the mistake of buyinga cotton carpet at the price of a wool one! Manycarpets are made to look like antiques at prices tomatch. Set your budget, don’t be swayed (howevergood the complimentary mint tea or cool drink mighttaste), and bargain. And remember the caveat –‘Let the buyer beware’.

IMPORTANT: Any purchases made whilsttravelling are at your own discretion. Make sureyou are completely happy at the product you arepurchasing. on the go will not become involvedat any time, at a later date or once you returnhome should your purchase not live up to yourexpectations. Proceed with caution.