| DAY 01: Istanbul
Upon Arrival istanbul meet at the airport and Transfer to hotel and check-in
20:30 In the evening depart for the Oriant House for welcome dinner & a show of traditional folklore and Belly dances and music (locally produced drinks are included in the dinner)
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: 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 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 04:Cappadocia, Pamukkale
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. 20:00 pm Overnight bus to Pamukkale DAY 05: Pamukkale, Kusadasi
06:00 am Arrival Pamukkale, meet at the bus stop and transfer to hotel
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 06: 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 07: Pergamon, Istanbul
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
18:00 pm Transfer to Izmir airport.
20:30 pm Evening flight to Istanbul.
21:45 pm Upon arrival istanbul meet at the airport transfer to hotel. Overnight in istanbul DAY 08: Istanbul
After breakfast, in the morning a half 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, Then Free time and transfer to airport as per your flight departure time |
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