| DAY 01: Istanbul
Upon Arrival istanbul meet at the airport and Transfer to hotel and check-in
Day at Leisure in istanbul &Overnight stay in istanbul
DAY 02: Istanbul City tour
After breakfast ,a full day of sightseeing istanbul tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, Overnight stay in Istanbul
DAY 03: Bosphorus cruise
After breakfast, in the morning a full day tour to Bosphourus and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice market and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then visit the Rumeli fortress; Build by Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful works of military architecture. After lunch across the bosphorous bridge visit Summer residence of the Ottoman Sultan with its Harem on the Asian side. then visit Dolmabahce Palace. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 04: Istanbul, Cappadocia
After breakfast, early in the morning transfer to domestic airport
07:00 am morning flight to Kayseri
08:40 am Upon arrival Kayseri meet at the airport and transfer to Cappadocia. Around 09:30 am starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and visit Uchisar, Overnight stay in Cappadocia
DAY 05: Cappadocia
After breakfast another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. Overnight in Cappadocia
DAY 06: Ankara, Izmir, Kusadasi
After breakfast, departure for Ankara, On arrival Ankara we move on to visit the Mausoleum
of Ataturk, founder of modern Turkey, and the museum of Anatolian
Civilizations with its Hittite treasures and artifacts. Then transfer to Ankara airport for an evening flight to Izmir. On arrival izmir transfer to Kusadasi Overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 07: Pamukkale
After breakfast, depart for a full day tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. 17:00 pm Transfer to Kusadasi check-in hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 08: Ephesus
After Breakfast, a full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. Overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 09: Pergamon, Canakkale
After breakfast, in the morning depart for Pergamon. Visiting two of the most important sites in Turkey. First visit Pergamun, a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen
Evening transfer to Canakkale check in hotel Overnight in Canakkale
DAY 10: Troy, Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of Troy". around noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Evening transfer to Back to istanbul Overnight in istanbul
DAY 11: Istanbul TOUR ENDS
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and transfer to airport as per your flight departure time
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