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12D10N SEP 30 - OCT 11 2015

TURKISH Delights 1) ISTANBUL – including UNESCO World Heritage historic center 2) TROY – UNESCO World Heritage city of the Trojan war 3) EPHESUS – ruins of a great ancient city with the signature Celsus Library building 4) PAMUKKALE - HIERAPOLIS – UNESCO World Heritage natural formation and ancient hot springs resort city 5) KONYA – home of the whirling dervishes 6) CAPPADOCIA – UNESCO World Heritage geological wonder 7) ANKARA – capital city 8) SAFRANBOLU – UNESCO World Heritage Ottoman architecture town DAY 1 SEP 30 WED: Istanbul

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Catch MAS 12.30am flight to Istanbul. Arrival 6.15am at Istanbul airport. Visit Topkapi Palace, meaning “Cannon gate Palace”. The palace is the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire from 1465 to 1853 and built by Sultan Mehmed II. The palace is located on the Seraglio Point between the Golden Horn and the Sea of Marmara in Istanbul, having a splendid view of the Bosphorus Straits. Then visit UNESCO World Heritage Hagia Sophia, a church built by the Eastern Orthodox Church, later converted into a mosque by the Ottoman Turks and finally made a museum; it is considered the Eighth Wonder of the World. Then proceed for Cruise of Bosphorus Straits. Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, is cut in half by the Bosphorus strait, covers both Europe and Asia, making it the only metropolis in the world which is on two continents. Transfer for dinner with belly dancing & folk dancing show. Overnight in Istanbul. OPTION: Harem of Topkapi Palace - separate ticket (not included); purchase direct at ticket counter. NOTE: Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays DAY 2 OCT 1 THU: Istanbul – Troy – Canakkale (B/L/D) Transfer to Canakkale via Tekirday and experience ferry crossing across Bosphorus Straits from Gelibolu pier. Then visit UNESCO World Heritage ruins of ancient Troy including a wooden replica of the famous Trojan Horse. Troy is a legendary city, scene of the Trojan War, described in the Trojan War cycle, especially in the Iliad, one of the two epic poems attributed to Homer. Overnight in Canakkale.

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DAY 3 OCT 2 FRI: Cannakale – Ephesus – Kusadasi (B/L/D) Transfer to visit Basilica of St. John. Then to the ruins of Ephesus which includes the The Celsus Library and The Great Theatre. Ephesus was one of the great cities of the Ionian Greeks in Asia Minor, founded by colonists principally from Athens. Then visit Virgin Mary’s Stone Cottage. It is believed by many Christians and Muslims that Mary, the mother of Jesus, was taken to this stone house by Saint John after the crucifixion of Jesus, and lived there until her assumption into Heaven according to Roman Catholics. Other Christian denominations recognize this spot as her burial place. Continue to Kusadasi to overnight.

DAY 4 OCT 3 SAT: Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B/L/D) Transfer to UNESCO World Heritage Hierapolis-Pamukkale. On arrival, free time to explore Pamukkale formations & ruins of Hierapolis. Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle" in Turkish, is a natural formation of calcium carbonate, creating thick white layers of limestone and travertine cascading down the mountain slope, making the area look like a fortress of cotton or a frozen waterfall. Hierapolis was the ancient city founded by the king of Pergamum and famous as a hot springs resort city. Notable sights include the Ancient Pool (now being used as swimming pool! For swimming, separate pool fees required), Temple of Apollo theatre and the Necropolis (ancient graveyard). Overnight in Pamukkale. DAY 5 OCT 4 SUN: Pamukkale - Konya (B/L/D) Transfer to Konya. Visit the Museum of Mevlana Celaleddini Rum (which holds the tomb of Jalal al-Din Muhammad Rumi, a mystical poet, teacher of Sufism and founder of The Whirling Dervishes) and Karatay Medrese (Museum of Tile Works). Overnight in Konya.

DAY 6 OCT 5 MON: Konya – Caravanserais – Cappadocia (B/L/D) Continue to Cappadocia with en-route stopover at a Seljuk Caravanserais, an ancient roadside inn where members of caravans and their camels loaded with goods could rest and recover from the day's journey. Arrival in Cappadocia for lunch buffet which includes Turkish Kebab. The Cappadocia area is a geological wonder created by volcanic activity millions of years ago and subsequent erosion over time. Page 2 of 5

Man has further contributed to the region’s uniqueness by carving homes into the rock face and even carved complete underground cities. Thus Cappadocia has been listed as UNESCO World Heritage. Visit Uschisar Hill and enter a local's home carved into the hill. Then visit the underground city of Kaymakli. Overnight in Cappadocia. DAY 7 OCT 6 TUE: Cappadocia (B/L/D) Visit Goreme Open Air Museum and then Tokali Kilise (Church of the Buckle). Go for sight-seeing drive with stops at Pasabag Valley (for fairy chimneys formations), drive by Cavusin village and stop at Mustafapasa town. Visit a Carpet Factory and a workshop for onyx crystal stone. Overnight in Cappadocia. OPTION: Hot-air ballooning over Cappadocia: USD 210 /person

DAY 8 OCT 7 WED: Cappadocia – Tuz Golu Salt Lake - Ankara (B/L/D) Transfer to the capital, Ankara, with en-route stop at Tuz Golu Salt Lake. On arrival in Ankara, visit Ankara Citadel, an old hilltop fortress with surrounding views of Ankara. Have lunch at a restaurant in Ankara Citadel area. Then visit Anatolian Civilization Museum, which houses a unique collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian, Roman and Lydian treasures. Lastly, transfer to Mausoleum of Ataturk (tomb of the founder of the Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk) and visit the attached museum. Overnight in Ankara. DAY 9 OCT 8 THU: Ankara – Safranbolu (B/L/D) Transfer to UNESCO World Heritage town of Safranbolu, famous for its preserved Ottoman Empire houses and buildings. Enjoy the view of the town from Hidirlik Hill. Then we will visit Kaymakamlar Museum. Free time to walk around the Safranbolu old town area to take in the sights such as the clock tower, mosques, the public bath building (Hamam), Cinci Han (former caravanserais now turn hotel), Arasta bazaar and old buildings. Some locals engage in traditional handicrafts such as Coppersmith, Shoemaker, Pack Saddle-Maker, etc. Overnight in Safranbolu, in a traditional heritage wooden home converted to tourist hotel. DAY 10 OCT 9 FRI: Safranbolu – Istanbul (B/L/D) Transfer to Istanbul. Visit the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 58 streets and 4000 shops in it. It is well-known for its jewelry, pottery, spice and carpet shops. Transfer for dinner at a restaurant in popular Kumkapi area. After dinner, visit Taksim Square for shopping. Overnight in Istanbul. NOTE: Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays (alternative on Sunday is to visit Cevahir Shopping Center)

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DAY 11 OCT 10 SAT: Istanbul (B) Visit Blue Mosque (built by Sultan Ahmed 1 to rival the Hagia Sophia located opposite, is named because of blue tiles used inside) and Hippodrome (a horse-racing track that was the sporting and social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire). Both are under Istanbul’s UNESCO World Heritage listing. Free at leisure until transfer to airport for 3.10pm flight home. DAY 12 OCT 11 SUN: Kuala Lumpur Arrival KLIA airport 6.25am. RATES: per person, twin sharing, based on eventual size of group formed

4 STAR HOTELS OPTION ISTANBUL: Ramada Encore or similar CANAKKALE: Iris Hotel or similar KUSADASI: Tatlises Hotel or similar PAMUKKALE: Tripolis Hotel or similar KONYA: Bera Hotel or similar CAPPADOCIA: Mustafa Hotel or similar ANKARA: Atalay Hotel or similar SAFRANBOLU: Ebrulu Konak Hotel (Special Class Converted Heritage Building Hotel) or similar 10 or more paxs: RM 4,230

9 paxs: RM 4,470

8 paxs: RM 4,690

7 paxs: RM 4,995

6 paxs: RM 5,395

5 paxs: RM 5,970

4 paxs: RM 6,820

Single Supplement: RM 1,300

Child Policy: Child to share room with 2 adults 0 - 2 years: Free of charge 3 - 6 years with bed: %25 reduction 3 - 6 years without bed: %50 reduction 7 - 12 years with bed: considered as adult 7 - 12 years without bed: %25 reduction Rates & itinerary subject to changes in Forex rates, unforeseen surcharge, weather, local conditions, etc. INCLUSIVE: a) Airport transfers and tour excursion using private tour vehicle: 4 to 10 paxs: 14 seater mini-bus 11 to 14 paxs: 27 seater coach b) Hotel accommodation with daily breakfast according to hotel options (see above details) c) Meals as indicated in itinerary above (Turkish cuisine plus some continental options) d) English speaking licensed guide plus all fees for attractions and activities as per itinerary e) Cruise of Bosphorus Straits using regular cruise boat (join other tourists). Groups 15 persons or more will have private boat. f) One 500ml bottle of drinking water per pax per day. Drinking water will be provided on your dining table during meal times. Page 4 of 5

g) Basic tip to the hotels and restaurants where required h) 3 shopping stops: Carpet factory, Onyx crystal stone workshop and Leather shop with fashion show (type of stops subject to change due to change in local conditions or routing) EXCLUDING: a) Air ticket, Airport taxes and Airline fuel surcharges. Itinerary is timed for Malaysian Airlines return KL to Istanbul direct flight schedule as below and subject to changes in flight timings. Air ticket price will be advised separately upon your registration for the tour. MALAYSIA AIRLINES Sep 30 MH30 KUL 0030 IST 0615 Oct 10 MH31 IST 1510 KUL 0625 (arrival in KL Oct 11) b) Travel insurance - available separately – RM112/pax (price subject to change by AXA Assurance) c) Minimum compulsory tipping: USD 3 /traveler/day for guide & USD 2 /traveler/day for driver d) Lunch on Oct 10 e) No Malaysian tour leader accompanying. Our Turkish tour guide will accompanying group from Istanbul airport arrival on Sep 30 to Istanbul airport departure on Oct 10. f) Visa – Malaysians do not require visa to visit Turkey – for other nationalities, to be advised g) Expenses of personal nature like activities not included in tour itinerary (for example, Harem of Topkapi entrance, Hot-air ballooning over Cappadocia, etc.), laundry charges, mini bar charges, soft drinks & alcoholic drinks, tipping for hotel & restaurant staff (if personalised services used), camera/video fees for sites/museums (if required), etc.

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