Circuit 4

Argentina- Bolivia- Peru

 

Small group departure

14 Oct 2011

This exciting 19-day adventure crosses the continent. Commencing in Buenos Aires, the city of tango, and finishing in Lima, founded in 1535 and known then as the ‘City of the Kings’.
After visiting the sites of Buenos Aires and experiencing this cosmopolitan city, transfer to the magnificent Iguassu Falls for two nights. Then, by air, transfer to Salta, located in the centre of the Argentinean winelands. After seeing this colonial city and tasting some of the exquisite wines of the region, the journey continues north into Bolivia, a landlocked country high on the Andean Altiplano. Here the soaring, snow-capped mountain peaks, the desolate salt lakes and incredible landscapes of the Altiplano are sure to leave lasting memories. After visiting La Paz, the world’s highest capital city, we cross Lake Titicaca to Copacabana, Puno and on to Cuzco, the major centre of the Incas. A full day excursion by First Class train and bus takes you to Machu Picchu. After returning to Cuzco with a leisure day to explore the Indian market, fly to Lima for your return or onward flight. 

 

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 Viewing the trenches and cemeteries at Gallipoli is an unforgettable experience. Australian travellers flock to the Gallipoli Peninsula to retrace the steps of our fallen heroes, to see Anzac Cove, the trenches, the battlefields. It is a moving experience never forgotten.  

   Modern Turkey was founded on the remnants of the Ottoman Empire. This empire, arguably the most powerful political entity of its time, and a rival to Spain during the 16th century, eventually collapsed after WW1. After that, through a bold experiment initiated by Kemal Ataturk, the country turned westwards, and the Turkey we know today is the result.

   But Turkey has much more to offer. Imagine ancient Greek and Roman cities;  Ephesus, Pergamon, Aspendos to name only a few. Turkey was the cradle of civilization even before the Greeks and Romans arrived. Hittite and Turkoman tribal groups established themselves on the Anatolian Plateau, early Christians fortified themselves in cave-like cities in the rocks of Cappadocia, ancient sailors plied the coasts to ports such as Kusadasi, Antalya and Antakya. Much of this rich cultural heritage can still be experienced today.    

  Today you will find that Istanbul and Ankara are lively cosmopolitan cities. Coffee and kebab shops are found in tree-lined boulevards. The ‘pavement café culture’ is a deeply ingrained tradition. The coastal cities of Kusadasi, Mamaris and Antalya are regular ports of call to cruise liners. And yet, in the nearby villages of the Taurus Mountains, nothing seems to have changed for centuries.

   The ‘fairy chimneys’ of Cappadocia  and the travertine pools of Pamukkale are well known, but are even more amazing than  depicted in photographs. To wade in the pools of Pamukkale, to float over the fairy chimneys in a hot air balloon, to see the Whirling Dervish or witness a traditional belly dance; these are only some of the memories you’ll return with.  



Amazing Turkey
Turkey

16 Days


AUD$2231 pp t/s 

Departures on
2012:
Apr 05, 12, 19, 26, 29

May 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 24, 27, 31

Jun 03, 07, 10, 14, 21, 28

Jul 05, 12, 19, 26

Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Sep 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

Oct 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 25

 

AUD$1984 pp t/s

Departures on
2012:
Jan 19/ Feb 16/

Mar 08, 15, 18, 22, 25

Nov 01, 04, 08, 15

2013: Jan 17/ Feb 14/

Mar 07, 14, 21, 24

 

AUD$725 SRS

Group Tour escorted from Istanbul. 

Comfort Class Hotels
Amazing Turkey includes the sites of Byzantine and Ottoman Istanbul, Gallipoli, the Greco-Roman cities, the calcium pools of Pamukkale, the fairy castles and underground cities of Cappadocia, the coastal cities of the Mediterranean and two glorious days at leisure in Istanbul after returning from the Anatolian Plateau. Mostly 5* hotels and exceptional services.

 

Includes: All airport-hotel transfers,13 nights in  5* hotels,2 nights in Historic Special Category hotel, meals as indicated, all English language group, escorted by Tour Manager/guide, modern A/C coach touring, entry fees.

Not included: entry visa to Turkey, tipping, drinks with meals, optional activities.

 

 

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Classical Turkey
Turkey

11 Days

 

Tour Cost

Middle Class hotels
AUD$1199 pp in t/s 

AUD$447 SRS

 

Comfort Class Hotels
AUD$1524 pp in t/s  

AUD$544 SRS


Guaranteed departure dates
2011: Nov 04, 18/ Dec 09, 23/

2012: Jan 06, 20/ Feb 17/

Mar 09, 23

Every Friday between Apr 06 - Oct 26

Nov 02, 16/ Dec 21

2013: Jan 11, 25/ Feb 8, 27

Includes: Arrival and departure transfers, touring in modern A/C coach, Middle Class hotel accommodation, meals as indicated, entry fees to included sites.

Not included: drinks, tipping, personal expenses, visa, travel insurance.

 

 

 

 

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A Glimpse of the East
Turkey

16 Days

 

Tour Cost
AUD$2893 pp t/s
AUD$848 SRS

 

Departure Dates
2012:
May 03, 10, 17, 24, 31

Jun 07, 14, 21, 28

Jul 05, 12, 19, 26

Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Sep 06, 13, 20, 27

Group Tour: Guided from Istanbul

 

This tour includes the first 11 days of the ‘Amazing Turkey tour, then travels eastwards through Kayseri (famous for its carpets) following the 13thC Caravanserai route to the Tekir Plateau, then to Urfa and Harran in Eastern Turkey.

 

Includes: airport transfers, 5* centrally located hotels, 3* local hotels in eastern Turkey, Breakfast daily, 10 dinners, A/C transfers and touring, English speaking tour escort and guide, entry fees, flight from GZT – IST on day 14.

Not included: entry visa to Turkey, tipping, drinks with meals, optional activities.

 

 

 

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Turkish Odyssey
Turkey

19 Days


Tour Cost 
AUD$2899 pp in t/s

AUD$1100  SRS 

 

Guaranteed Departure dates

2012: Apr 13, 27/   May 11, 25

Jun 08, 22/   Jul 06, 20

Aug 03, 17, 31/   Sep 14, 28

Oct 05 

A unique tour that explores both the natural and classical wonders of Turkey, and also the beauty of the Turquoise Coast.  On this tour you’ll see the historic sites of Istanbul, Ankara, the fairy castles of Cappadocia and calcium pools of Pamukkale, and then follow the Turquoise Coast from Antalya to Kusadasi with excursions by boat along the coast and up-river to the thermal pools at Dalyan, and finally to the Gallipoli Peninsula before returning to Istanbul for a day at leisure.

 

 

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Traditional Turkey
Turkey

13 Days
 

Tour Cost
AUD$3299 pp t/s
AUD$978 SRS

 

Guaranteed Departure dates

2012: May 07, 21/   Jun 04*, 18

Jul 02, 16, 30/   Aug 13, 27

Sep 10, 24*/   Oct 08

*Selected departures escorted from Australia with minimum 15 persons.

 

Group size: Minimum 2 persons, maximum 20

This tour includes visits to the attractions of Istanbul, the ancient Greco-Roman cities of Troy, Pergamum, Ephesus and Aphrodisias, the natural wonders of Pamukkale and Cappadocia and ANZAC Cove, and the most beautiful part of the Turquoise Coast. Rather than staying at modern hotels in the major cities, we prefer small, more traditional Turkish hotels in quaint and historical towns where we can enjoy the special hospitality of family-managed establishments and the restored local architecture. This tour also gives you an opportunity to partake in traditional Turkish customs such as pottery and wine making.

 

Includes: All airport-hotel transfers, 12 nights’ accommodation at historical, boutique and cave hotels, restored hotels, touring in modern A/C coach, english speaking national guide, entry fees to included sites, meals as indicated, flight Dalaman-Istanbul on day 12.

Not included: Entry visa to Turkey, drinks, optional activities, personal expenses. 

 

 

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Natural Wonders
Turkey

8 Days

 

Tour Cost

AUD$1259 pp in t/s
AUD$453 SRS


Guaranteed departure dates
2011:
Nov 02, 09, 16, 23/ Dec 28
2012: Jan 25/ Feb 22

Mar 14, 21, 24, 28, 31

Apr 11, 18, 25

May 02, 05, 09, 12, 16, 19, 23, 26, 30

Jun 02, 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 27

Jul 04, 11, 18, 25

Aug 01, 08, 15, 22, 29

Sep 05, 12, 15, 19, 22, 26, 29

Oct 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 31

Nov 07, 10, 14, 21/ Dec 26

2013: Jan 23/ Feb 20

Mar 13, 20, 27, 30

A short tour that includes the natural wonders of Turkey. After leaving Antalya we cross the Taurus Mountains,  then across the Anatolian Plateau to Konya. We spend two nights in Cappadocia to see the ‘fairy castles’ of Goreme, then drive to Ankara and Istanbul.

 

Includes: Arrival and departure transfers, modern A/C coach travel, local guide, entry fees to included sites, meals as indicated. Not included: visa, other meals, drinks with meals, personal expenses, tipping, personal expenses.

Not included: Visas, drinks with meals, optional activities, personal expenses, tipping.

 

 

 

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Greco-Roman Highlights
Turkey

9 Days

 

Tour Cost
AUD$1560 pp in t/s 
AUD$582 SRS


Guaranteed departure dates
2011:
Nov 03, 10, 17/ Dec 22

2012: Jan 19/ Feb 16/

Mar 08, 15, 18, 22, 25

Apr 05, 12, 19, 26, 29

May 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

Jun 03, 07, 10, 14, 21, 28

Jul 05, 12, 19, 26

Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Sep 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

Oct 04, 07, 11, 14, 18, 25

Nov 01, 04, 08, 15/ Dec 20

2013: Jan 17/ Feb 14/

Mar 07, 14, 21, 24

This short tour includes the highlights of Greco-Roman Turkey. It follows the coastal route from Istanbul to Gallipoli, Canakkale, Troy, Pergamum, Izmir, Ephesus, Pumukkale to Antalya.

 

Includes: Arrival and departure transfers, 8 nights Comfort Class hotel accommodation, meals as indicated, modern A/C coach transport, guide tours and entry fees as included.

Not included: Visas, drinks with meals, optional activities, personal expenses, tipping.

 

 

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Legend of Gallipoli
Turkey

4 Days
Deluxe and Superior First Class hotels

 

Departs

2012: Apr 05, 12, 19, 26, 29

May 03, 06, 10, 13, 17, 20, 24, 27, 31

Jun 03, 07, 10, 14, 21, 28

Jul 05, 12, 19, 26

Aug 02, 09, 16, 23, 30

Sep 06, 09, 13, 16, 20, 23, 27, 30

Oct 04, 07, 11, 14 18, 25

Nov 01, 04, 08, 15

2013: Jan 17/ Feb 14/

Mar 07, 14, 21, 24

 

Tour Cost
AUD$1042 pp t/s
AUD$382 SRS

A short tour from Istanbul visiting the Gallipoli National Park, the campaign sites and the War Museum, then continuing to Troy before returning to Istanbul.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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