From: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org (alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest) To: ammf-digest@smoe.org Subject: alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V11 #109 Reply-To: ammf@fruvous.com Sender: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Errors-To: owner-ammf-digest@smoe.org Precedence: bulk alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest Thursday, March 1 2007 Volume 11 : Number 109 Today's Subjects: ----------------- Agnes Join some of the most successful people in the world ["CHRISTOPHER"] TURKISH RIVIERA ALL YEAR AROUND 1 ["esendalltravel" Subject: Agnes Join some of the most successful people in the world ----- Original Message ----- From: "CHRISTOPHER" To: "ELLA" , "STACEY" , "WILMA" , "GINA" , "KRISTIN" , "JESSIE" , "NATALIE" Sent: Wed, 28 Feb 2007 18:49:48 +0000 Subject: Vera Be in command of your life - Process judgments and under your roof-high income Dear Bev, Before I joined you I found myself let go from a job I held for 312 months would you believe. Its very hard to thank you enough for introducting me in this business. 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Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 2: ISTANBUL / ANTALYA Morning flight to Antalya visiting Perge, Aspendos, Side. Explore the remains of the Greco-Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos. Perge was founded around 1000 B.C and ranked as one of the great Pamphylian trading cities. Perge had one of the oldest Christian communities in Asia Minor.. The city prospered under Alexander the Great and the Romans. The substantial remains of a great theatre, stadium, Agora, Bath Complex, huge Hellenistic and Roman Gates and an impressive colonnaded street are highly worth to see. Like Perge, Aspendos was founded on a hilltop near a river and later spread down to the plain, and it is visited today principally for its theater. The outstanding feature of Aspendos is the theater in the lower town, built in the late second century A.D. during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161-180). It seats 15.000 people and has remained perfectly intact for 1.800 years. The theatre's acoustics are so perfect that a coin dropped from the orchestra pit can clearly be heard in the upper galleries. Although the history of the settlement goes back to the Hitite Empire, the more generally accepted theory is that Aspendus, like Perge and Sillyum, was colonized during the migrations, which followed the Trojan War 1184 B.C. As the name Aspendus is not Greek, but Anatolian; it is likely that the newcomers did not found the city, but merely took over an existing settlement. As with other neighboring towns such as Perge and Side, it enjoyed its most prosperous period under the Romans and as with those cities, its decline was due to the silting up of its harbor and centralizing policy of the Byzantine Empire. Side, The ancient Roman walled city of Side stands on a peninsular flanked by glorious beaches of golden sand. It was the one time trysting place of Anthony and Cleopatra and the ruins of ancient Hellenistic port survive. The city walls have a number of towers still intact and the 20.000 seat amphitheatre, supported by arched vaults then built in to a hillside, is a magnificent sight. .To the west of the peninsula; the beach stretches for about 10 km and to the east, the sands are emptier and stretch all the way to Alanya. Water sports abound in high season including para sailing and wind surfing and the further from the town you go the quieter the beach becomes. There's no shortage of places to shop, eat and drink. Colorful shops friendly bars and wide choices of restaurants are located in the colonnaded main streets and narrow alleyways of the resort centre. For a romantic evening, sample some excellent swordfish in one of the superb waterfront restaurants.Nightlife can be as lively and energetic as you choose with variety of bars and eve a couple of discos. The Unique atmosphere of a colorful, charming village within an ancient sight and beautiful sandy beaches Promises a holiday full of pleasant surprises. Overnight in Antalya. (B,D) DAY 3: ANTALYA - DUDEN WATERFALL - ANTALYA Duden Waterfall: It is situated in DSI state park. And it has been used as a settlement area dating back to 5 B.C. There ancient graves built near the waterfall, dating to 3 B.C.Discharge of the river is 25 million m3 per year. It is 25 meters high. Antalya Museum: Visit the Antalya Museum, home to many of the treasures excavated in the region. It is definitely worth of visiting. The large archeological section of the museum offers an excellent survey of the great periods in Pamphylia's history, from the Neolithic on through the Bronze Age to Hellenistic and Roman times. Particularly notable are the 'Gallery of the Gods' containing statues of divinities discovered in Perge dating from the second century A.D., 'the Gallery of Roman Emperors', the magnificent series of Sarcophagi from Perge, the Icons from churches in Antalya, the Mosaics from Seleucia and Xanthus, the museum's collection of fine coins is a representative selection from region (Lycia, Psidia and Pamphylia) from the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The museum's ethnographical section houses some very good examples of Seljuk and Ottoman relics including porcelains, antique weapons, tent of Yoruk (Nomad), musical instruments, antique carpets (rugs), regional dresses and embroidery. Overnight in Antalya. (B,D) DAY 4: ANTALYA - PHASELIS - OLYMPOS AND CIRALI /KEMER Morning drive to west to visit Phaselis: One km. after turning south 57 km. along the Antalya-Kemer highway (in itself a beautiful ride) one reaches Phaselis which has three harbors: the North harbor, the Military or Protected (enclosed) harbor and the South harbor, of which the most important is the latter. The western end is the site of Hadrian's Gate. On either side of the avenue are sidewalks and shops. Close to these can be seen the public places like the baths, the theatre and the agora. Then we continue to Olympos and Ciral}: Phaselis is in the west part of Antalya and is between Kemer and Adrasan. After passing Phaselis ,Olympos and Cirali will be seen and Olympos can be reached by following either route. Cirali is the name of the village near Olympos, which was a port city established in the 2nd century and which continued to flourish until the 15th century A.D. The famous myth of Bellerophontes is said to have taken place here. The antique city is on two sides of a beautiful valley. A sandy beach is found where the town and the valley meet the sea, into which a mountain stream flows. An hour's walk from Olympos brings you to the natural phenomenon of Cirali. Known by the local inhabitants as the " burning mountain " (Yanartas), it is a result of escaping natural gas, whose flames have been shooting heavenwards for centuries. Overnight in Olympos / Kemer (B,D) DAY 5: KEMER - MYRA - KEKOVA ISLAND - KAS- KALKAN After breakfast drive west along the beautiful Mediterranean coast to visit the ancient city of Myra, located a few kilometers out of Demre in the north, was one of the earliest Lycian cities. Myra was renowned throughout centuries as the city where St. Nicholas had lived in the 4C AD.. When St. Paul was being taken as a prisoner to Rome in 60 AD, his ship called at Myra. In the Byzantine period Myra was a prominent city not only for religious reasons but also from an administrative point of view. The Roman Theater is well preserved. In the center of the two-meter-high wall backing the diazoma, near the stairs leading to the upper rows is a figure of Tyche, the goddess of fortune, with an inscription "Victory and good fortune to the city beneath". The stage building, like in all Roman theaters, is very ornate. The 4C BC Rock - cut Tombs, some with temple facades and beautifully carved relief's representing the dead and their families or warriors, are among the most fascinating remains of Anatolia. St. Nicholas (c.300 - 350 AD) Saint Nicholas was born in Patara and became the bishop of the Christian church of Myra, in Lycia, about who little is known with certainty. . Variations of his name range from Sant Nikolaas to Sante Klaas to Santa Clause; he is known as Father Christmas in England, Grandfather Frost in Russia, Pere Noel in France and Saint Nick in the United States. Noel Baba Kilisesi (The Church of St. Nicholas) : St. Nicholas was buried in a tomb outside the city of Myra over which a chapel was subsequently erected. In the 6C a large church replaced it. This church is located in the town of Demre. We take a boat ride to Kekova Island is a name given to the most scenic area in Lycia along the Turquoise Coast. It covers a large area consisting of Kekova Island, Kale (Castle) village and Ucagiz (the three Mouths) village. Although there is a winding road that reaches this area, it is easier and more pleasant to go there by boat, which takes about one hour from Demre and two hours from Kas. A sunken city was formed by the submergence of ancient cities probably due to earthquakes. The Tersane (shipyard) can still be seen on the shore of Kekova Island. Both the sunken city and the Tersane are thought to be from either the Lycian or Byzantine period, but neither of them has been excavated. On a narrow section of the western side of the island are the ruins of a Byzantine church with its apse still visible. The village of Kale has been identified as the Lycian town of Simena where there is still a settlement with stone cottages mixed in with Lycian and Roman remains. A Lycian sarcophagus standing in the shallows of the harbor of Simena is the most notable ruin. Other remains in the village are a 1C AD Roman Baths complex, a medieval castle with its walls still standing to their full height, a small theater carved out of rock for approximately 300 people, cisterns and a necropolis with sarcophagi and rock-cut tombs out of the walls of the castle. Drive to Kas an ancient theatre on the long Kas Peninsula is within walking distance of the town. It's always been beautifully situated, nestled in a curving bay- the name Kas means "eyebrow" or "something curved"- with a backdrop of vertical, 500-metre-high cliffs peppered with rock tombs, startling head-on views of Geek Kastellorizo. Then we drive to Kalkan a very important port during the 19th century - even more so than Fethiye or Antalya, its two larger neighbors. The Kalkan you see today was settled 150 to 200 years ago by people of both Greek and Turkish origin subject to the Ottoman Empire. Camels brought goods to Kalkan from the nearby Xanthos valley and from as far away as the mountain highlands near Elmali. Cargo ships were then loaded in Kalkan's harbour to sail for the far reaches of the Ottoman Empire carrying charcoal, silk (you can see many mulberry trees in Kalkan today), olive oil (still produced in Kalkan) and wine, as well as cotton, grain, sesame seed, flour, grapes, acorns used for dye, and lumber from the vast cedar and pine forests. Kalkan has been a place of settlement since antiquity with the important location as the only safe harbour between Kas and Fethiye. By the early 20th century Kalkan had become quite a sizeable village. Historically, many locals of Kalkan have owned land both in Kalkan and in the nearby mountain village of Bezirgan, set in a beautiful valley. Today many of these residents continue to follow the pattern of their ancestors, spending summers in the coolness of the mountains and winters near the warm coast. Kalkan's Greek origin can still be seen in its distinctive architecture which is very similar to the architecture of the nearby Greek island of Meis (Castellorizo). There is also a Greek Orthodox church by Kalkan's harbour which has been converted into a mosque. As you walk about Old Kalkan you will notice much historic architecture. This architecture is very special, of the traditional 'Kalkan Style', and is well-preserved (Overnight in Kalkan). (B,D) DAY 6: KALKAN- PATARA - XANTHUS - LETOON - SAKLIKENT- FETHIYE We will explore the three important Lycian Cities Patara:. the painted ceramics found in the acropolis prove that the city existed in the 5th century B.C. Patara opened its doors to Alexander the Great, thereby earning the status of an important harbor city, in addition to having been the birthplace of St. Nicholas. The triple gateway through which one enters Patara is thought to have been built in 100 A.D. One of its most important edifices is its theatre which is now buried in sand. Xantus: This is the oldest and the largest city of the mountain province of Lycia, settled in the valley of the Xanthus river. Until the Persian invasion it was an independent state. When the people of Xanthus,who had bravely tried to defend their city, realized that they could not repulse the invasion, they first killed their women committed mass suicide by throwing themselves into the flames. About 80 surviving families and people who immigrated there rebuilt the city, but a fire which broke out about 100 years later razed it to the ground. In spite of this, the city was again rebuilt and, as a result of establishing good relations with the west, was considered as an important centre. However, Xanthus again met with an unfortunate end. As a result of resisting the taxes the Athenians wanted to impose on them in 429 B.C., the city was largely destroyed and the inhabitants were drawn into a war. And thus Xanthus became "a city of disasters". The city itself consists of the Lycian acropolis and the parts remaining outside it, as well as the Roman acropolis. The most interesting building is the Roman theatre and the edifices of the theatre's western shoreline. Of these the most famous is the Harpy Monument, which is a family sarcophagus situated on a rock. The original of this relief-decorated sarcophagus is in the British Museum, and a very good copy of this is in its place. Close by can be seen very interesting Lycian sarcophagi from the 6th and 1st centuries B.C. Letoon: The history of Letoon is closely linked with that of Xanthus. It is known to have been one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region. Due to the rising water level, archeological digs have been suspended. The remains unearthed indicate they belong to the period between the 7th century B.C. and the 6th century A.D. The most important edifice is the Greek style theater which has been preserved until our day. Saklikent: Saklikent Gorge, the most dramatic geological formation in the Xanthos valley which extends for 18 km inland. The mouth of the gorge is deceptively modest: to reach it, we are going to leave the road bridge for a 150 metre pedestrian walkway spiked into the canyon walls, ending at the Gokcesu springs, which bubble up under great pressure from the base of towering cliffs. Then drive to Fethiye Overnight in Fethiye(B,D) DAY 7: FETHIYE ( TELMESSOS)-DALYAN - BODRUM Fethiye (Telmassos): is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 kms southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places in the city are the Sarcophagi and the Fethiye Tower. The Beach and the Sovalye Island are real the destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belcegiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery. The bay forms the dreamlike Belcegiz - Vl|deniz (Blue Lagoon) known as "a paradise that God granted to Earth", a very fine place with 3 km of natural beach and crystal blue waters in enchanting surroundings. Drive to Dalyan for Boat ride on Dalyan Canal. The name of Dalyan comes from the crawls dating back to the 19.th century. A crawl means "fish trap and fishing or fish production station". It was established as a fishing village in the last century. On the wharf there's a mosque which belong to the last century. Its name comes from crawls which were set up on the Dalyan river Founded around the 9th century BC, Kaunos became an important Carian city in 400 B.C.. Right on the border with the Kingdom of Lycia , its culture reflected aspects of both Kingdoms. The tombs, for instance, are in Lycian style. When Mausolos of Halicarnassus was ruler of Caria, his Hellenistic influence reached the Kaunians, who eagerly adopted the culture. The Carian city wall built by Maussolos, the Lycian and Carian tombs, the medieval walls on the acropolis, a Roman fountain dedicated to Vespasianus, a theater from the 2nd century BC, remains of 4 temples, massive Roman baths and a Byzantine basilica of 5th/8th centuries. The rock tombs sculpted in the form of the porticoes of small Ionic temples. These are among the most splendid examples of Lycian-type funerary architecture in Turkey, although the builders were Carians. The original occupants of the tombs are obscure but are assumed to have been Kaunian noblemen; in most cases they were vacated and reused in Roman times. Then we drive to Bodrum by visiting a typical Turkish village on route. Overnight in Bodrum.(B,D) DAY 8: BODRUM Today we will visit the Bodrum Castle (Underwear Museum) and Mausoleum and enjoy walking in the narrow streets of Bodrum. It is thought that the first civilization on the Bodrum Peninsula was established by the Argolis Tribe of Carians in 11 th century BC. The native inhabitants of the region were the Carians and the Lelegians. In the Iliad, Homeros ( Homer ) mentions the Carians as the inhabitants of Anatolia and allies of the the Trojans against the Greeks. Around 10 th century BC the Dorians migrated from Troezen on the eastern coast of Peloponessus and were forced to settle on the coast. According to the ancient geographer Strabo of Amasya, Bodrum ( Halicarnassus ) was founded by Anthes, son of Poseidon on the rocky little island where the Castle stands today. The island called Zephyria in those days, Zephyros meaning 'western wind', is joined with the mainland today. In 484 BC Herodotus "the father of written ancient history" was born here and much of what is known about the origins of Halicarnassus and Asia Minor in the 5 th century BC is owed to him. In 7th century BC, Halicarnassus was in the group of six cities which were set up by the Dorians, called 'The League of Hecsapolis' but expelled from the League shortly before the Persian invasion in 546 BC. The Lydian's ruled the area between 550 BC and 546 BC .The Persia ns ruled the area until the arrival of Alexander the Great in 344 BC. During the Persian rule, Satrap Mausollos made Halicarnassus the capital of Caria and after his death, his wife-sister Artemisia built 'Mausoleum ' ( one of the Seven Wonders of the World ) in his name. The area was under Roman - Byzantine rule from 129 BC to 13 th century AD. In 60 BC Caesar's adopted son, Brutus, took refuge in Myndos ( Gumusluk ) with his partner Cassius after Caesar's murder. Ottoman Turks ruled the area until early 15 th century when the rule passed to the Knights of St.John .Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent captured the area in early 16 th century. During the First World War Italians occupied the area for a short time. Today, the area is a developing holiday region in Turkey. Overnight in BODRUM. (B,D) DAY 9: BODRUM- DIDYMA-MILETUS-PRIENE-KUSADASI After breakfast, depart to Kusadasi on route, we visit three great Ionian - Roman- Hellenistic cities and temple. Drive to nearby Didyma to visit the remarkably well- preserved Temple of Apollo, where lived an oracle as important as the one at Delphi. Continue to the ancient city of Miletus, the largest of the Ionian city found in 1500 BC by Mycenean colony. As a result of its extensive trading activities and of commerce generated by its proximity to the oracle of Apollo at Didyma, and Miletus became one of the wealthiest cities in the Aegean. In the 7 C, 6 C BC this prosperity produced remarkable developments in philosophy and science. Miletus was the home of Thales .( 636 - 546 BC ) , of Anaximander (610-546 BC) and Anaximenes (544 BC), Hippodamus (450 BC) and Hecataeus ( 500 BC) visit the Lion Harbor, the Agora , Bouleuterian , Bath of Faustina and Greko - Roman Theater where St. Paul gave his emotional good - bye message to the elders of Ephesus. Visit Priene was founded in 11th century BC and it was an important city around 300 BC. Priene was a planned town, with its streets laid out in a grid (the grid system originated in Miletus). Visit the Bouleuterion (or council house), the Temple of Athena and other remains, Priene represent the best preserved Hellenistic town in Ionia. Overnight in Kusadasi.(B,D) DAY 10: KUSADASI-EPHESUS-ISTANBUL Today we drive to Selcuk to explore the world-renowned Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and its environs. Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities in the world. Ephesus is the highlight of every trip to Turkey. During the Roman era Ephesus was known worldwide a city of trade, art, entertainment, banking, finance and religious sanctuary. Ephesus was extremely a wealthy city. It was a dream city that everybody at the time wanted to see Ephesus. This was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and ornamented with magnificent public buildings. It was the most bustling metropolis in the world, with a population of 250,000. Ephesus had streetlights, and running water .It was a nerve center for the world's commerce, joining the western end of the Royal Road to Babylon with Mediterranean Sea trade. Ephesus appears to have attracted settlers from the earliest times. Later the Ionian Greeks settled in Ephesus in about 1000 B.C and it soon rose to fame as a center for the worship of Cybele, the Anatolian mother goddess, who was eventually merged with the Greek Artemis. The great Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was erected in her honor. The city we see today was founded in the 4th century B.C by Alexander the Great's successor, Lysimacus. But it was under the Romans that Ephesus became the chief port on the Aegean. Most of the surviving structures date from this period. As the harbor silted up the city declined, but played an important role in the spread of Christianity. Two great councils of the early church were held here in AD 431 and 449. It is said that the Virgin Mary spent her last years nearby and that St. John the Evangelist came here to look after her. Visit the ruins Gymnasiums, Agoras, Odeon, Monumental Fountains, City Hall, Basilica, Bath, Public Toilets, Brothel, the Celcius Library, Marble Streets, Great Theatre, Double Church and Stadium. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John and his Tomb, Ephesus Museum, Temple of Artemis and the Shrine of Virgin Mary. Afterwards on the way back to Izmir visit an untouched real Turkish Village or Sirince which is an ancient Greek Village is 8 miles from Ephesus and 3 miles from Selcuk with 350m altitude from sea level. the foundation of the Village dates back to 5C AD. There were several reason for the village's settlement. First of all, it was protected from enemies by the mountain; secondly it was safe to live away from malaria that was rife in Selcuk. The village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish and Greek cultures with typical Greek houses remained intact. After Turkish -Greek population exchange program with the end Turkish war of independence. Greeks of Sirince migrated to Greece in 1924 and Turks from Thessaloniki and other Greek towns settled in Sirince. The architecture of village is different from other villages. The houses are two stories, made of stone or brick with many windows all the same size. After testing the delicious local wine of Sirince, we continue to Izmir airport for a short flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.(B,L) DAY 11: ISTANBUL After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Istanbul including visit to the St. Sophia (Haghia Sophia) Museum is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. It was the cathedral of Byzantine period for a thousand years, and then for nearly five hundred years after the Turkish (Ottoman) conquest it was one of the most important mosque of Istanbul before was converted into a museum. When it was built in 537 A.D by Justinian was the largest building in the world. Then continue to visit the ancient Hippodrome where the chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. See the Egyptian obelisk; visit Sultan Ahmet Mosque which is also called ''Blue Mosque'' because of its blue tiles. Then visit to Underground Cistern this water reservoir is by far the largest of the many underground cisterns in the city remaining from the Roman times was rebuilt by Justinian after Nika Revolt in 532. Continue to visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures. Last we will visit the worldwide known Grand Bazaar most foreign visitors find the Covered Bazaar one of the most fascinating and irresistible attractions of Istanbul. * Return to hotel for overnight.(B,L) * Optional Turkish Night Show can be arranged DAY 12: ISTANBUL After breakfast, depart from hotel for a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace built in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecit, it has an impressive six hundred meters frontage on the Bosphorus. The most important part of the Palace is the vast imperial state hall with 56 columns and a huge crystal chandelier weighing 4.5 tons with 750 lights flanked by two main wings containing the state rooms and the royal apartments. The Palace interior was the work of the French decorator Sechan, who designed the Paris opera. A number of European artists were commissioned to adorn the palace with outstanding paintings. Then enjoy the Bosphorus Trip by boat or by bus (due to the weather condition) with an opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman Architecture.Then we visit Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) an exotic food and spice market where the air is filled with enticing aromas of several spices, herbs, dried fruits and nuts. We continue our visit with Kariye (Chora) Museum) the old church of St. Saviour in Chora treasuring the marvelous and superbly preserved mosaics and frescoes, among the evocative of all of the city's Byzantine treasures, which represents scenes drawn from the life cycle of the life of the Virgin and of Christ, it is the most interesting Byzantine church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. Enjoy the walking tour in Istiklal Street. It is the street with all the smart shops, several large consulates and churches, pubs, many impressive residential buildings and a scattering tea shops and restaurants. You'll have a chance to meet local people here. (B.L) Return to hotel for overnight. DAY 13: DEPARTURE After breakfast, Esendal Tourism and Travel representative will escort you to the airport for your flight back. (B) Tour Price include: * 4 Nights in Istanbul, 2 Nights in Antalya, 1 Night in Kemer , 1 Night in Kalkan, 1 Night in Fethiye,2 Nights in Bodrum, 1 Night in Kusadasi Hotel accommodation. * Daily buffet breakfast, 8 Dinners, 3 Lunches * All sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary . * Entrance fees to the museums and sights. * Modern specious ,air -conditioned vehicle for land transportation * Service of professional tour leader and his/her accommodation, transportation, meal expenses. * Domestic(internal) flight :Istanbul-Antalya and Izmir -Istanbul * Parking , toll roads, bridges and gas(petrol) for vehicle, portage, tipping ( except guide and driver),boat and ferry. Tour Price Excludes: * Airfare of International flights within our program itinerary. * Travel insurance * Air and departure taxes * Optional gratuities to trip leaders, drivers. * Personal expenses :Laundry, phone, drinks at meals and hotel ,personal items. TURKISH RIVIERA - 2007 TOUR DATES Starting dates: February 6 , February 20 , March 13 , April 17 , May 8 , October 02 , October 23 , November 13 , November 27 , December 25 [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef which had a name of winmail.dat] ------------------------------ Date: Thu, 1 Mar 2007 10:59:49 +0200 From: "esendalltravel" Subject: TURKISH RIVIERA ALL YEAR AROUND 1 ESENDAL INTERNATIONAL TOURISM & TRAVEL ATAKOY 11. KISIM CIGDEM BLOK NO: 28 34750 ISTANBUL / TURKEY PHONE : +90 212 661 57 35-37 FAX : +90 212 661 57 99 esendalitourism@superonline.com or esendaltravel@turk.net www.esendaltravel.com TURKISH RIVIERA / MEDITERRANEAN &AEGEAN COASTS 13 DAYS & 12 NIGHTS DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, Esendal representative meets and assists you. After a short orientation tour, transfer to the hotel for a welcome drink and briefing. Overnight in Istanbul. DAY 2: ISTANBUL / ANTALYA Morning flight to Antalya visiting Perge, Aspendos, Side. Explore the remains of the Greco-Roman cities of Perge and Aspendos. Perge was founded around 1000 B.C and ranked as one of the great Pamphylian trading cities. Perge had one of the oldest Christian communities in Asia Minor.. The city prospered under Alexander the Great and the Romans. The substantial remains of a great theatre, stadium, Agora, Bath Complex, huge Hellenistic and Roman Gates and an impressive colonnaded street are highly worth to see. Like Perge, Aspendos was founded on a hilltop near a river and later spread down to the plain, and it is visited today principally for its theater. The outstanding feature of Aspendos is the theater in the lower town, built in the late second century A.D. during the reign of Marcus Aurelius (161-180). It seats 15.000 people and has remained perfectly intact for 1.800 years. The theatre's acoustics are so perfect that a coin dropped from the orchestra pit can clearly be heard in the upper galleries. Although the history of the settlement goes back to the Hitite Empire, the more generally accepted theory is that Aspendus, like Perge and Sillyum, was colonized during the migrations, which followed the Trojan War 1184 B.C. As the name Aspendus is not Greek, but Anatolian; it is likely that the newcomers did not found the city, but merely took over an existing settlement. As with other neighboring towns such as Perge and Side, it enjoyed its most prosperous period under the Romans and as with those cities, its decline was due to the silting up of its harbor and centralizing policy of the Byzantine Empire. Side, The ancient Roman walled city of Side stands on a peninsular flanked by glorious beaches of golden sand. It was the one time trysting place of Anthony and Cleopatra and the ruins of ancient Hellenistic port survive. The city walls have a number of towers still intact and the 20.000 seat amphitheatre, supported by arched vaults then built in to a hillside, is a magnificent sight. .To the west of the peninsula; the beach stretches for about 10 km and to the east, the sands are emptier and stretch all the way to Alanya. Water sports abound in high season including para sailing and wind surfing and the further from the town you go the quieter the beach becomes. There's no shortage of places to shop, eat and drink. Colorful shops friendly bars and wide choices of restaurants are located in the colonnaded main streets and narrow alleyways of the resort centre. For a romantic evening, sample some excellent swordfish in one of the superb waterfront restaurants.Nightlife can be as lively and energetic as you choose with variety of bars and eve a couple of discos. The Unique atmosphere of a colorful, charming village within an ancient sight and beautiful sandy beaches Promises a holiday full of pleasant surprises. Overnight in Antalya. (B,D) DAY 3: ANTALYA - DUDEN WATERFALL - ANTALYA Duden Waterfall: It is situated in DSI state park. And it has been used as a settlement area dating back to 5 B.C. There ancient graves built near the waterfall, dating to 3 B.C.Discharge of the river is 25 million m3 per year. It is 25 meters high. Antalya Museum: Visit the Antalya Museum, home to many of the treasures excavated in the region. It is definitely worth of visiting. The large archeological section of the museum offers an excellent survey of the great periods in Pamphylia's history, from the Neolithic on through the Bronze Age to Hellenistic and Roman times. Particularly notable are the 'Gallery of the Gods' containing statues of divinities discovered in Perge dating from the second century A.D., 'the Gallery of Roman Emperors', the magnificent series of Sarcophagi from Perge, the Icons from churches in Antalya, the Mosaics from Seleucia and Xanthus, the museum's collection of fine coins is a representative selection from region (Lycia, Psidia and Pamphylia) from the Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk and Ottoman periods. The museum's ethnographical section houses some very good examples of Seljuk and Ottoman relics including porcelains, antique weapons, tent of Yoruk (Nomad), musical instruments, antique carpets (rugs), regional dresses and embroidery. Overnight in Antalya. (B,D) DAY 4: ANTALYA - PHASELIS - OLYMPOS AND CIRALI /KEMER Morning drive to west to visit Phaselis: One km. after turning south 57 km. along the Antalya-Kemer highway (in itself a beautiful ride) one reaches Phaselis which has three harbors: the North harbor, the Military or Protected (enclosed) harbor and the South harbor, of which the most important is the latter. The western end is the site of Hadrian's Gate. On either side of the avenue are sidewalks and shops. Close to these can be seen the public places like the baths, the theatre and the agora. Then we continue to Olympos and Ciral}: Phaselis is in the west part of Antalya and is between Kemer and Adrasan. After passing Phaselis ,Olympos and Cirali will be seen and Olympos can be reached by following either route. Cirali is the name of the village near Olympos, which was a port city established in the 2nd century and which continued to flourish until the 15th century A.D. The famous myth of Bellerophontes is said to have taken place here. The antique city is on two sides of a beautiful valley. A sandy beach is found where the town and the valley meet the sea, into which a mountain stream flows. An hour's walk from Olympos brings you to the natural phenomenon of Cirali. Known by the local inhabitants as the " burning mountain " (Yanartas), it is a result of escaping natural gas, whose flames have been shooting heavenwards for centuries. Overnight in Olympos / Kemer (B,D) DAY 5: KEMER - MYRA - KEKOVA ISLAND - KAS- KALKAN After breakfast drive west along the beautiful Mediterranean coast to visit the ancient city of Myra, located a few kilometers out of Demre in the north, was one of the earliest Lycian cities. Myra was renowned throughout centuries as the city where St. Nicholas had lived in the 4C AD.. When St. Paul was being taken as a prisoner to Rome in 60 AD, his ship called at Myra. In the Byzantine period Myra was a prominent city not only for religious reasons but also from an administrative point of view. The Roman Theater is well preserved. In the center of the two-meter-high wall backing the diazoma, near the stairs leading to the upper rows is a figure of Tyche, the goddess of fortune, with an inscription "Victory and good fortune to the city beneath". The stage building, like in all Roman theaters, is very ornate. The 4C BC Rock - cut Tombs, some with temple facades and beautifully carved relief's representing the dead and their families or warriors, are among the most fascinating remains of Anatolia. St. Nicholas (c.300 - 350 AD) Saint Nicholas was born in Patara and became the bishop of the Christian church of Myra, in Lycia, about who little is known with certainty. . Variations of his name range from Sant Nikolaas to Sante Klaas to Santa Clause; he is known as Father Christmas in England, Grandfather Frost in Russia, Pere Noel in France and Saint Nick in the United States. Noel Baba Kilisesi (The Church of St. Nicholas) : St. Nicholas was buried in a tomb outside the city of Myra over which a chapel was subsequently erected. In the 6C a large church replaced it. This church is located in the town of Demre. We take a boat ride to Kekova Island is a name given to the most scenic area in Lycia along the Turquoise Coast. It covers a large area consisting of Kekova Island, Kale (Castle) village and Ucagiz (the three Mouths) village. Although there is a winding road that reaches this area, it is easier and more pleasant to go there by boat, which takes about one hour from Demre and two hours from Kas. A sunken city was formed by the submergence of ancient cities probably due to earthquakes. The Tersane (shipyard) can still be seen on the shore of Kekova Island. Both the sunken city and the Tersane are thought to be from either the Lycian or Byzantine period, but neither of them has been excavated. On a narrow section of the western side of the island are the ruins of a Byzantine church with its apse still visible. The village of Kale has been identified as the Lycian town of Simena where there is still a settlement with stone cottages mixed in with Lycian and Roman remains. A Lycian sarcophagus standing in the shallows of the harbor of Simena is the most notable ruin. Other remains in the village are a 1C AD Roman Baths complex, a medieval castle with its walls still standing to their full height, a small theater carved out of rock for approximately 300 people, cisterns and a necropolis with sarcophagi and rock-cut tombs out of the walls of the castle. Drive to Kas an ancient theatre on the long Kas Peninsula is within walking distance of the town. It's always been beautifully situated, nestled in a curving bay- the name Kas means "eyebrow" or "something curved"- with a backdrop of vertical, 500-metre-high cliffs peppered with rock tombs, startling head-on views of Geek Kastellorizo. Then we drive to Kalkan a very important port during the 19th century - even more so than Fethiye or Antalya, its two larger neighbors. The Kalkan you see today was settled 150 to 200 years ago by people of both Greek and Turkish origin subject to the Ottoman Empire. Camels brought goods to Kalkan from the nearby Xanthos valley and from as far away as the mountain highlands near Elmali. Cargo ships were then loaded in Kalkan's harbour to sail for the far reaches of the Ottoman Empire carrying charcoal, silk (you can see many mulberry trees in Kalkan today), olive oil (still produced in Kalkan) and wine, as well as cotton, grain, sesame seed, flour, grapes, acorns used for dye, and lumber from the vast cedar and pine forests. Kalkan has been a place of settlement since antiquity with the important location as the only safe harbour between Kas and Fethiye. By the early 20th century Kalkan had become quite a sizeable village. Historically, many locals of Kalkan have owned land both in Kalkan and in the nearby mountain village of Bezirgan, set in a beautiful valley. Today many of these residents continue to follow the pattern of their ancestors, spending summers in the coolness of the mountains and winters near the warm coast. Kalkan's Greek origin can still be seen in its distinctive architecture which is very similar to the architecture of the nearby Greek island of Meis (Castellorizo). There is also a Greek Orthodox church by Kalkan's harbour which has been converted into a mosque. As you walk about Old Kalkan you will notice much historic architecture. This architecture is very special, of the traditional 'Kalkan Style', and is well-preserved (Overnight in Kalkan). (B,D) DAY 6: KALKAN- PATARA - XANTHUS - LETOON - SAKLIKENT- FETHIYE We will explore the three important Lycian Cities Patara:. the painted ceramics found in the acropolis prove that the city existed in the 5th century B.C. Patara opened its doors to Alexander the Great, thereby earning the status of an important harbor city, in addition to having been the birthplace of St. Nicholas. The triple gateway through which one enters Patara is thought to have been built in 100 A.D. One of its most important edifices is its theatre which is now buried in sand. Xantus: This is the oldest and the largest city of the mountain province of Lycia, settled in the valley of the Xanthus river. Until the Persian invasion it was an independent state. When the people of Xanthus,who had bravely tried to defend their city, realized that they could not repulse the invasion, they first killed their women committed mass suicide by throwing themselves into the flames. About 80 surviving families and people who immigrated there rebuilt the city, but a fire which broke out about 100 years later razed it to the ground. In spite of this, the city was again rebuilt and, as a result of establishing good relations with the west, was considered as an important centre. However, Xanthus again met with an unfortunate end. As a result of resisting the taxes the Athenians wanted to impose on them in 429 B.C., the city was largely destroyed and the inhabitants were drawn into a war. And thus Xanthus became "a city of disasters". The city itself consists of the Lycian acropolis and the parts remaining outside it, as well as the Roman acropolis. The most interesting building is the Roman theatre and the edifices of the theatre's western shoreline. Of these the most famous is the Harpy Monument, which is a family sarcophagus situated on a rock. The original of this relief-decorated sarcophagus is in the British Museum, and a very good copy of this is in its place. Close by can be seen very interesting Lycian sarcophagi from the 6th and 1st centuries B.C. Letoon: The history of Letoon is closely linked with that of Xanthus. It is known to have been one of the most important religious centers of the Lycian region. Due to the rising water level, archeological digs have been suspended. The remains unearthed indicate they belong to the period between the 7th century B.C. and the 6th century A.D. The most important edifice is the Greek style theater which has been preserved until our day. Saklikent: Saklikent Gorge, the most dramatic geological formation in the Xanthos valley which extends for 18 km inland. The mouth of the gorge is deceptively modest: to reach it, we are going to leave the road bridge for a 150 metre pedestrian walkway spiked into the canyon walls, ending at the Gokcesu springs, which bubble up under great pressure from the base of towering cliffs. Then drive to Fethiye Overnight in Fethiye(B,D) DAY 7: FETHIYE ( TELMESSOS)-DALYAN - BODRUM Fethiye (Telmassos): is one of the most popular resorts due to its extreme loveliness. Set on a wide bay, strewn with many islands. Fethiye is 135 kms southwest of Marmaris and has an outstanding and busy marina. The ancient name of the city is Telmessos and you will see a fortress on the hill overlooking the city which was built by Knights of Rhodes. Fethiye is known for its rock tombs carved into the faces of the cliffs by the Lycians. These are elaborately carved and an especially remarkable; one is the tomb of Amnytas dating from the 4th century BC built in Doric architectural style. It is worth well visiting. Other historical places in the city are the Sarcophagi and the Fethiye Tower. The Beach and the Sovalye Island are real the destinations for those who like to enjoy the most beautiful sea. Belcegiz Bay is also good for such a visit and provides natural mountain scenery. The bay forms the dreamlike Belcegiz - Vl|deniz (Blue Lagoon) known as "a paradise that God granted to Earth", a very fine place with 3 km of natural beach and crystal blue waters in enchanting surroundings. Drive to Dalyan for Boat ride on Dalyan Canal. The name of Dalyan comes from the crawls dating back to the 19.th century. A crawl means "fish trap and fishing or fish production station". It was established as a fishing village in the last century. On the wharf there's a mosque which belong to the last century. Its name comes from crawls which were set up on the Dalyan river Founded around the 9th century BC, Kaunos became an important Carian city in 400 B.C.. Right on the border with the Kingdom of Lycia , its culture reflected aspects of both Kingdoms. The tombs, for instance, are in Lycian style. When Mausolos of Halicarnassus was ruler of Caria, his Hellenistic influence reached the Kaunians, who eagerly adopted the culture. The Carian city wall built by Maussolos, the Lycian and Carian tombs, the medieval walls on the acropolis, a Roman fountain dedicated to Vespasianus, a theater from the 2nd century BC, remains of 4 temples, massive Roman baths and a Byzantine basilica of 5th/8th centuries. The rock tombs sculpted in the form of the porticoes of small Ionic temples. These are among the most splendid examples of Lycian-type funerary architecture in Turkey, although the builders were Carians. The original occupants of the tombs are obscure but are assumed to have been Kaunian noblemen; in most cases they were vacated and reused in Roman times. Then we drive to Bodrum by visiting a typical Turkish village on route. Overnight in Bodrum.(B,D) DAY 8: BODRUM Today we will visit the Bodrum Castle (Underwear Museum) and Mausoleum and enjoy walking in the narrow streets of Bodrum. It is thought that the first civilization on the Bodrum Peninsula was established by the Argolis Tribe of Carians in 11 th century BC. The native inhabitants of the region were the Carians and the Lelegians. In the Iliad, Homeros ( Homer ) mentions the Carians as the inhabitants of Anatolia and allies of the the Trojans against the Greeks. Around 10 th century BC the Dorians migrated from Troezen on the eastern coast of Peloponessus and were forced to settle on the coast. According to the ancient geographer Strabo of Amasya, Bodrum ( Halicarnassus ) was founded by Anthes, son of Poseidon on the rocky little island where the Castle stands today. The island called Zephyria in those days, Zephyros meaning 'western wind', is joined with the mainland today. In 484 BC Herodotus "the father of written ancient history" was born here and much of what is known about the origins of Halicarnassus and Asia Minor in the 5 th century BC is owed to him. In 7th century BC, Halicarnassus was in the group of six cities which were set up by the Dorians, called 'The League of Hecsapolis' but expelled from the League shortly before the Persian invasion in 546 BC. The Lydian's ruled the area between 550 BC and 546 BC .The Persia ns ruled the area until the arrival of Alexander the Great in 344 BC. During the Persian rule, Satrap Mausollos made Halicarnassus the capital of Caria and after his death, his wife-sister Artemisia built 'Mausoleum ' ( one of the Seven Wonders of the World ) in his name. The area was under Roman - Byzantine rule from 129 BC to 13 th century AD. In 60 BC Caesar's adopted son, Brutus, took refuge in Myndos ( Gumusluk ) with his partner Cassius after Caesar's murder. Ottoman Turks ruled the area until early 15 th century when the rule passed to the Knights of St.John .Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent captured the area in early 16 th century. During the First World War Italians occupied the area for a short time. Today, the area is a developing holiday region in Turkey. Overnight in BODRUM. (B,D) DAY 9: BODRUM- DIDYMA-MILETUS-PRIENE-KUSADASI After breakfast, depart to Kusadasi on route, we visit three great Ionian - Roman- Hellenistic cities and temple. Drive to nearby Didyma to visit the remarkably well- preserved Temple of Apollo, where lived an oracle as important as the one at Delphi. Continue to the ancient city of Miletus, the largest of the Ionian city found in 1500 BC by Mycenean colony. As a result of its extensive trading activities and of commerce generated by its proximity to the oracle of Apollo at Didyma, and Miletus became one of the wealthiest cities in the Aegean. In the 7 C, 6 C BC this prosperity produced remarkable developments in philosophy and science. Miletus was the home of Thales .( 636 - 546 BC ) , of Anaximander (610-546 BC) and Anaximenes (544 BC), Hippodamus (450 BC) and Hecataeus ( 500 BC) visit the Lion Harbor, the Agora , Bouleuterian , Bath of Faustina and Greko - Roman Theater where St. Paul gave his emotional good - bye message to the elders of Ephesus. Visit Priene was founded in 11th century BC and it was an important city around 300 BC. Priene was a planned town, with its streets laid out in a grid (the grid system originated in Miletus). Visit the Bouleuterion (or council house), the Temple of Athena and other remains, Priene represent the best preserved Hellenistic town in Ionia. Overnight in Kusadasi.(B,D) DAY 10: KUSADASI-EPHESUS-ISTANBUL Today we drive to Selcuk to explore the world-renowned Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and its environs. Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities in the world. Ephesus is the highlight of every trip to Turkey. During the Roman era Ephesus was known worldwide a city of trade, art, entertainment, banking, finance and religious sanctuary. Ephesus was extremely a wealthy city. It was a dream city that everybody at the time wanted to see Ephesus. This was the capital of the Roman province of Asia and ornamented with magnificent public buildings. It was the most bustling metropolis in the world, with a population of 250,000. Ephesus had streetlights, and running water .It was a nerve center for the world's commerce, joining the western end of the Royal Road to Babylon with Mediterranean Sea trade. Ephesus appears to have attracted settlers from the earliest times. Later the Ionian Greeks settled in Ephesus in about 1000 B.C and it soon rose to fame as a center for the worship of Cybele, the Anatolian mother goddess, who was eventually merged with the Greek Artemis. The great Temple of Artemis at Ephesus, one of the Seven Wonders of the World, was erected in her honor. The city we see today was founded in the 4th century B.C by Alexander the Great's successor, Lysimacus. But it was under the Romans that Ephesus became the chief port on the Aegean. Most of the surviving structures date from this period. As the harbor silted up the city declined, but played an important role in the spread of Christianity. Two great councils of the early church were held here in AD 431 and 449. It is said that the Virgin Mary spent her last years nearby and that St. John the Evangelist came here to look after her. Visit the ruins Gymnasiums, Agoras, Odeon, Monumental Fountains, City Hall, Basilica, Bath, Public Toilets, Brothel, the Celcius Library, Marble Streets, Great Theatre, Double Church and Stadium. After lunch visit the Basilica of St. John and his Tomb, Ephesus Museum, Temple of Artemis and the Shrine of Virgin Mary. Afterwards on the way back to Izmir visit an untouched real Turkish Village or Sirince which is an ancient Greek Village is 8 miles from Ephesus and 3 miles from Selcuk with 350m altitude from sea level. the foundation of the Village dates back to 5C AD. There were several reason for the village's settlement. First of all, it was protected from enemies by the mountain; secondly it was safe to live away from malaria that was rife in Selcuk. The village is a perfect synthesis of Turkish and Greek cultures with typical Greek houses remained intact. After Turkish -Greek population exchange program with the end Turkish war of independence. Greeks of Sirince migrated to Greece in 1924 and Turks from Thessaloniki and other Greek towns settled in Sirince. The architecture of village is different from other villages. The houses are two stories, made of stone or brick with many windows all the same size. After testing the delicious local wine of Sirince, we continue to Izmir airport for a short flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.(B,L) DAY 11: ISTANBUL After breakfast, full day sightseeing of Istanbul including visit to the St. Sophia (Haghia Sophia) Museum is one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. It was the cathedral of Byzantine period for a thousand years, and then for nearly five hundred years after the Turkish (Ottoman) conquest it was one of the most important mosque of Istanbul before was converted into a museum. When it was built in 537 A.D by Justinian was the largest building in the world. Then continue to visit the ancient Hippodrome where the chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. See the Egyptian obelisk; visit Sultan Ahmet Mosque which is also called ''Blue Mosque'' because of its blue tiles. Then visit to Underground Cistern this water reservoir is by far the largest of the many underground cisterns in the city remaining from the Roman times was rebuilt by Justinian after Nika Revolt in 532. Continue to visit the magnificent Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, miniatures. Last we will visit the worldwide known Grand Bazaar most foreign visitors find the Covered Bazaar one of the most fascinating and irresistible attractions of Istanbul. * Return to hotel for overnight.(B,L) * Optional Turkish Night Show can be arranged DAY 12: ISTANBUL After breakfast, depart from hotel for a visit to the Dolmabahce Palace built in 1856 by Sultan Abdulmecit, it has an impressive six hundred meters frontage on the Bosphorus. The most important part of the Palace is the vast imperial state hall with 56 columns and a huge crystal chandelier weighing 4.5 tons with 750 lights flanked by two main wings containing the state rooms and the royal apartments. The Palace interior was the work of the French decorator Sechan, who designed the Paris opera. A number of European artists were commissioned to adorn the palace with outstanding paintings. Then enjoy the Bosphorus Trip by boat or by bus (due to the weather condition) with an opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman Architecture.Then we visit Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar) an exotic food and spice market where the air is filled with enticing aromas of several spices, herbs, dried fruits and nuts. We continue our visit with Kariye (Chora) Museum) the old church of St. Saviour in Chora treasuring the marvelous and superbly preserved mosaics and frescoes, among the evocative of all of the city's Byzantine treasures, which represents scenes drawn from the life cycle of the life of the Virgin and of Christ, it is the most interesting Byzantine church in Istanbul after Hagia Sophia. Enjoy the walking tour in Istiklal Street. It is the street with all the smart shops, several large consulates and churches, pubs, many impressive residential buildings and a scattering tea shops and restaurants. You'll have a chance to meet local people here. (B.L) Return to hotel for overnight. DAY 13: DEPARTURE After breakfast, Esendal Tourism and Travel representative will escort you to the airport for your flight back. (B) Tour Price include: * 4 Nights in Istanbul, 2 Nights in Antalya, 1 Night in Kemer , 1 Night in Kalkan, 1 Night in Fethiye,2 Nights in Bodrum, 1 Night in Kusadasi Hotel accommodation. * Daily buffet breakfast, 8 Dinners, 3 Lunches * All sightseeing tours as indicated in the itinerary . * Entrance fees to the museums and sights. * Modern specious ,air -conditioned vehicle for land transportation * Service of professional tour leader and his/her accommodation, transportation, meal expenses. * Domestic(internal) flight :Istanbul-Antalya and Izmir -Istanbul * Parking , toll roads, bridges and gas(petrol) for vehicle, portage, tipping ( except guide and driver),boat and ferry. Tour Price Excludes: * Airfare of International flights within our program itinerary. * Travel insurance * Air and departure taxes * Optional gratuities to trip leaders, drivers. * Personal expenses :Laundry, phone, drinks at meals and hotel ,personal items. TURKISH RIVIERA - 2007 TOUR DATES Starting dates: February 6 , February 20 , March 13 , April 17 , May 8 , October 02 , October 23 , November 13 , November 27 , December 25 [demime 0.97c-p1 removed an attachment of type application/ms-tnef which had a name of winmail.dat] ------------------------------ End of alt.music.moxy-fruvous digest V11 #109 *********************************************