Istanbul & Cappadocia & Ephesus & Pamukkale (8 days)
DAY 1 ISTANBUL
Arrival Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Istanbul
DAY 2 ISTANBUL
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour
First visit Hippodrome of Constantinople, where horse and chariot races used to take place and it was the centre of Byzantine civic life. Then the Blue Mosque, so called because of the impressive blue tiles lining its walls. The Basilica of Haghia Sophia (Divine Wisdom), now called the Ayasofya Museum, is unquestionably one of the finest buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century. Afternoon visit famous Topkapi Palace, which was home to the sultans between the 15th and 19th centuries.
Overnight at Istanbul
DAY 3 ISTANBUL-CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour
Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here ıs filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
Boat Trip On The Bosphorus An amazing cruise between the two continents, Europe and Asia, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden villas and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress. The Rumeli Fortress(From The Sea) (No Interior Visit)Istanbul had been besieged many times before Mehmet the Conqueror took the city in 1453,but it managed to defend itself with the help of the Roman city walls. Bosphorus Bridge Unique chance to step from on continent (Asia) to another (Europe). Beylerbeyi Palace;The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side.
Camlica Hill one of the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscape in traditional style, as you sip your drinks in a cafeteria.After the tour transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival transfer to hotel
Overnight at Cappadocia
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Cappadocia North Tour
Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels
Overnight at Cappadocia
DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA-KUSADASI
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Cappadocia South Tour
Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahisar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery.
After the tour transfer to airport for flight to Izmir. Upon arrival transfer to Kusadasi hotel
Overnight at Kusadasi
DAY 6 KUSADASI
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Pamukkale Tour
First destination is Karahayit to see Red Spring Water. Drive to Pamukkale and visit Hierapolis after Karahayit. The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Antique Pool. Later we will take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Free time for about 60 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. Then meet with the guide, start walking in the middle of travertines from up to down without shoes and socks.
Overnight at Kusadasi
DAY 7 KUSADASI-ISTANBUL
Breakfast at hotel. Full Day Ephesus Tour
First visit Virgin Mary House. This place is discovered by Lazarist priests after a German nun described the house and the mountain as the last residence of Virgin Mary after she had some visions about the place. Today this place is a Muslim and Catholic, being cared by Lazarist Fathers. Lazarist Fathers still celebrating the mass every day. Then drive to Ephesus. Ephesus was one of the most important harbor cities in antique world and also it is mentioned in the book of Revelations as one of the seven churches. Also Celsus Library and theater in Ephesus are the other highlights. In Ephesus we will see, Celcus Library, Temple of Hadrian, the fountain of Trajan and the Theater. Lunch in a local Turkish restaurant then visit Isa Bey Mosque which is built in 1375 by Anatolian Seljuks. The last stop of the tour will be the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, standing today next to Ephesus antique city.
After the tour transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Overnight at Istanbul
DAY 8 DEPARTURE
Breakfast at hotel
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for homebound flight.
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