BEST OF
TURKEY
- 9 DAYS - 8 NIGHTS PACKAGE
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Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul, pick up from the airport and transfer to the
hotel.
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 2 Byzantium & Ottoman Relics Tour
08:30 Piick up from the hotel and departing Byzantine & Ottoman
Relics Tour
Visiting:
Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi
Palace and Suleymanie Mosque. Return back to the hotel after the
tour. Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3 Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour
08:30 Pick up from the hotel and departing for Bosphorus & Two
Continents Tour
Visiting:
Spice Bazaar, Bosphorus on the Boat, Rumeli Fortress, Dolmabahce
Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill. Return back to the hotel
after the tour. Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 4 Istanbul-Ephesus
05:30 Pick up from your hotel early in the morning
07:30 Flight from Istanbul to Izmir
08:15 Arrive in Izmir and pick up from Izmir airport
09:30 Full Day Ephesus Tour
Visiting:
The ruins of the Temple of Artemis. One of the seven ancient wonders
of the world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved
Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora,
Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Hadrian
Temple, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch
break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel
where she is said to have spent her last day.
End of the tour and transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day 5 Pamukkale-Cappadocia
09:00 After breakfast, depart for Pamukkale tour
12:00 Arrival to Pamukkale and lunch.
13:30 Full guide Pamukkale Tour
Visiting:
You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary
natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature
of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters,
forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed
as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking
sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of
the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and
Necropolis.
After the tour free time and transfer to the Denizli bus stop
21:30 Overnight by bus to Cappadocia
Day 6 Cappadocia
08:00 Arrive in Cappadocia and transfer to the hotel
09:30 Full Day Cappadocia Tour – (North)
Visiting:
Zelve open air museum where three canyons meet in the valley.Then
visit Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to
Pasabag (Monks Valley) to see most interesting mushroom-shaped
pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon
visit Göreme Open-Air Museum where the remains of rock-hewn
churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years.
Before end of the tour visit the naturel Castle at Uçhisar.
After the tour transfer back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia
(Cave Hotel)
Day 7 Cappadocia
09:30 After brekfast pick up from your hotel for Full Day Cappadocia
Tour – (South)
Visiting:
Derinkuyu Underground City to visit the huge refugee settlement
carved by early Christians, where they used to hide from persecutors.
From Derinkuyu continue to the beautiful Valley of Ihlara, formely
known as Peristerema. Explore the famous rock-hewn churches and
hike 4 km through the valley. On the way back to monasteries in
Selime Village and 13th century Caravansaray built by Selçuk
Turks on the Silk Road. After the tour transfer back to the town
and free time.
18:30 Airport transfer
20:45 Flight from Kayseri to Istanbul
21:45 Arrive in Istanbul and pick up from Istanbul airport to your
hotel
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 8 Free Day
Free day at leisure
19:00 Pick up from your hotel for Turkish Night Show in Istanbul
(With Dinner). You will be watching a spectacular floor show of
famous, belly-dancers with full night, traditional live Anatolian
Folklore Groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish
singers with surprises. Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 9 Goodbye
Pick up from the hotel according to your flight schedule and transfer
to the airport.
What is included ? Pick up and drop off
Flight tickets (Istanbul-Izmir-Kayseri-Istanbul)
5 Nights accommodation in a S-class, individually chosen hotels
in Istanbul with breakfast
1 Night accomodation in a 4 star hotel in Kusadasi including breakfast
and dinner
All the bus tickets (Pamukkale-Cappadocia)
1 Night accomodation in Cappadocia in a cave hotel with breakfast
All the tours mentioned in the itinerary
Professional English speaking tour guide and driver
All of the transfers by a comfortable vehicle
All of the tax and service charges
All entrance fees and Lunch
What is NOT included ? Drinks with meals
Travel Insurance
Personal Expenses
International Flights