Touring Turkey

Itinerary

Arrival Istanbul and meet and assist at the airport. Transfer to your hotel and overnight.

Day 02: Istanbul – Ottoman Tour 

After breakfast full day city tour of Istanbul visiting; Hippodrome : The former center of sportive and political activities of Constantinople. During the visit you'll be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine column from Delphi, and fountain of Willhelm II. Blue Mosque:One of the largest mosques in Istanbul dating from the 17th century it is one of the principal adornments of the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets. St. Sophia: The magnificent Byzantine Church; one of the finest architectural works in the world. It has been nominated as the 8th wonder of the world by many historians. Topkapı Palace:The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has oneof the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain. Grand Bazaar: In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs.  Also visioned during the tour: Galata Tower, Golden Horn, Leander’s Tower. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 03: Istanbul / Domestic Flight / Kusadas

Breakfast at the hotel. After a short visit to the famous Egyptian Spice Bazaar and an unforgettable excursion starts between two continents, Europe and Asia. The cruise takes you along the Bosphorus, past the European style palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi, as well as beautiful wooden kiosks from 19th century. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrive in Izmir and then transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 04: Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour

Breakfast at the hotel. Leave for Ephesus, the veritable cradle of early christianity. Visit the shrine of the virgin mary where she supposedly spent her later days. Proceed to Ephesus and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which have only recently been excavated. See The Odeon, The Bouleterion, Fountains, The Temples, The Brothel, The Library, The Agoras, The Great Theatre, Theroman Baths, The Gymnasiums. After lunch visit the archaeological museum, the temple of artemis (one of the seven wonders of the ancient world). Overnight at the hotel. 

Day 05: Kuasadasi – Pamukkale Tour 

After breakfast drive to Pamukkale (the cotton castle) one of the most spenctacular sites. See the wonderful formations of the travertine’s and watch the cataracts falling into basins at the bottom of the mountain. Walk around the ancient city Hierapolis, The Monument and Thermalbaths. See the architectural genius of the Theatre, the magnificently well preserved Necropolis and the world wide famous “Devil’s Hole”. Year-round swimming possibility in the natural hot spring pool. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 06: Pamukkale - Antalya

After breakfast transfer to the Denizli Bus Station for your transfer to the Antalya. Arrive Antalya Bus Station, and then transfer to your hotel for overnight at the hotel.

Day 07: Antalya – Perge Tour

After breakfast visit Perge antique site; Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic Gate, Colonnaded Main SStreet and the Agora. Lunch on the Köprüpazarı Stream near Aspendos Theater. Visit to Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Introduction of Side and 1.5 hours of free time. Evening return back to hotels. Overnight at the hotel.

Day 08: Antalya / Domestic Flight / Cappadocia 

After breakfast transfer to the Antalya Airport for your transfer flight to Nevşehir or Kayseri Airports. Arrive Kayseri or Nevşehir, and then transfer to your hotel for overnight at the hotel.

Day 09: Cappadocia 

Breakfast at the hotel. Optional balloon tour. Morning visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk'sValley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 10: Cappadocia - Departure 

Breakfast at the hotel. Depart from the hotel and a tour with hike through the Rose Valley with visits to the churches. AAfterward visit to the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch near Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. After the tour, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.

INCLUSIONS/EXCLUSIONS

Days : 10 | Nights : 9

Attractions

• Olympos Coastal National Park (Çıralı)
• Tombili
• Avanos Hair Museum
• Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross
• Nemrut Dagi
• Çatalhöyük
• Ishak Pasha Palace
• Tombs of the Sultans at Hagia Sophia
• The Museum of Innocence
• Piri Reis Map at Topkapi Palace
• Obelisk of Theodosius
• Balikli Gol
• Bulgarian Iron Church
• Fortress of Kızkalesi
• Suluklugol
• House of the Virgin Mary
• Harran Beehive Houses
• Panorama 1453 Museum
• Lycian Tomb Uçagiz
• Büyükada
• Miniaturk
• The Public Toilets of Ephesus
• Özkonak Underground City
• Hasankeyf
• Serpent Column
• Yedi Uyurlar Mağarası (Cave of the Seven Sleepers)
• Monument to Humanity, Kars
• Kaiser Wilhelm Fountain