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Small & Traditional

14 Days from £4,530pp

HOLIDAY HIGHLIGHTS
● Amazing remote mountain scenery in Central Turkey
● Explore the cities of Istanbul, Troy and Ephesus
● Learn about the ancient history of the region
● The cave dwellings and volcanic scenery of Cappadocia
● Comfortable rail travel from Kars to Istanbul
● Locally owned small accommodation (except Istanbul)
● Fresh food sourced locally
Roman Theatre, Ephesus (Baltactours) SELECTED HOTELS

Istanbul
Armada Hotel
Canakkale
Hotel Cura
Yeni Foca
Griffon Boutique Hotel
Şirince
Hotel Nisanyan
Cappadocia Hotel Kale Konak
Day 10 - Flight to Kars there is a change of trains, arriving in Istanbul at 2027. Kars Hotel Beylerbeyi Sarayi
Drive to Ankara Airport for direct flight to Kars. An Sivas Hotel Behrampasa
early start may be necessary depending on flight Day 14 - Flight to London Please note – hotels can be subject to change
schedules. 2-night stay in Kars. Transfer to the airport for early afternoon flight to
Heathrow, arriving late afternoon. PRICE INCLUDES
Day 11 - Kars & Ani ● Flights in Economy Class by scheduled airline
Today’s sightseeing includes the 12th Century Kars Please note that train times are subject to ● Rail travel as specified
citadel, Fethiye Mosque (originally a Russian church) confirmation after publication of 2026 schedules. ● Other travel by private coach
and the new Cheese Museum (an important local Also some of the city sightseeing is inevitably on ● All accommodation with en-suite facilities
produce of the area). A short drive brings us to Ani, foot and whilst it is possible to opt out, this would ● All breakfasts and 8 evening meals
the spectacular ancient city that was once the capital remove some of the value of the tour. ● All entrance fees as appropriate
of the Armenian Kingdom in the 11th Century. ● Private Bosphorus cruise
● Airport and other transfers
Day 12 - The Dogu Express
We return to Istanbul by train starting with a day ● Services of a tour leader from London and throughout
the tour plus local professional Turkish guide
of spectacular mountain scenery sparsely populated
with small villages. The train departs Kars at 0800 and
arrives Sivas, where we alight for an overnight stay, PRICE PER PERSON:
at 2250. Heritage tram route, Istanbul © Alan Heywood Escorted holiday £4,530
Day 13 - Return to Istanbul Single room supplement £850
A little time to recover after the late-night arrival Deposit for this holiday £300
before catching the 1320 train to Ankara where

Haga Sophia interior, Istanbul (Baltactours)

Blue Mosque Courtyard, Istanbul (Baltactours)

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