Guide

Professional licensed guide during the tours in the English language.

Meals

Meals as indicated on itinerary.

Transport

Transportation by a comfortable A/C non-smoking Van or Minivan with professional driver.

Flights

Domestic flights as mentioned in the program with 15kg luggage & a cabin bag allowance.

Accommodation

Istanbul - Arden City Hotel 4* or Similar Kuşadası - Charisma De Luxe 5* - Efe Boutique Hotel or Similar Cappadocia - Portal Cappadocia or Similar

Others

One bottle of water during tours Professional licensed tour guide Shuttle airport transfers

Not included:

Others

Entry fees to the sites and museums Personal expenses Beverages with indicated meals Tips to the guide & driver

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Day 1 Arriving Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Arriving Istanbul

After arriving Istanbul, our welcome personnel will hold your name sign and we will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Istanbul Old City Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Istanbul Old City Tour

After you meet with your guide at the lobby, you will begin your tour of the Sultanahmet district. The heart of old Istanbul, at Hagia Sophia. Built by the Emperor Justinian in the early 6th century AD and designed by Anthemius of Tralles and Isodore of Miletus, the church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Converted into a mosque in 1453, it is now a museum. Its massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. It is also famed for its mosaics, including glittering portraits of emperors and empresses and a poignant Virgin and Child.

Next, we visit the Blue Mosque which takes its name from the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Built by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century and designed by a pupil of Sinan, the greatest of Ottoman architects, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Its courtyard is especially grand.

The Hippodrome, the stadium of ancient Byzantium, held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Of these, an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi survive.

The Grand Bazaar was the commercial heart of the old city and its 4,000 shops are full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, indulge in some shopping, Ottoman style.

In the afternoon we continue our tour at Topkapi Palace, which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principal residence of the Ottoman Sultans. We will visit the fabulous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapi Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world. It also possesses numerous Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadon ceramics, many of which were gifts from other rulers.
Day 3 Istanbul - Flight To Izmir - Ephesus Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Istanbul - Flight To Izmir - Ephesus Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and driven to the airport. Then, you fly to Izmir and meet with our tour guide when you land at the Izmir Airport.

Drive to Ephesus then the tour will begin. Ephesus was the second-largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second-largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbor city. Also, this giant city was built only with marble. Did you know Ephesus had the largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marble Street, and Harbour Street.

Temple of Artemis is located near Ephesus and was built in the 6th century. It was one of the seven wonders of the world.

The House of Virgin Mary is located top of the Ephesus and 9 km far away. The places where the Virgin Mary has spent her last days and the Shrine of Virgin Mary pleasures wonderful atmosphere latent in the green.

After the tour, you will go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 4 Pamukkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Pamukkale

After breakfast depart to Pamukkale. Pamukkale is in Aegean Turkey and it is also called the “Cotton Castle”, because of the white cotton appearance of the mineral bath spas that abound the province, which is rich in calcium. Known as a “spa town” since the Roman era, tourists travel to Pamukkale to relax in warm, soothing, and therapeutic waters in the myriad spas.

Hierapolis or “Holy City” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also, the Apostle Philip lived and was buried here. What makes Hierapolis different from most places on Earth is that it is built on land, neither on water, but on limestone deposits above the mineral springs in the area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the ruins that are littered all over the city, including the necropolis that houses the sarcophagi of important ancient figures like Marcus Aurelius.

After the tour, you go to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
Day 5 Flight To Cappadocia - Cappadocia North Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Flight To Cappadocia - Cappadocia North Tour

Early in the morning, we leave from Kusadasi and drive to the Izmir Airport and you fly to Kayseri. Meet with our tour guide and start Cappadocia full-day tour.

First, we visit Goreme Open-Air Museum which is a member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches.

After, we visit Uchisar Castle which has many rooms shallowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels, and passages.

After the lunch break, we visit Pasabagi (Monks Valley) the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps are very unique even for Cappadocia.

Also we visit Avanos (Pottery).

The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape.

At the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and you stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 Cappadocia South Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cappadocia South Tour

After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel.

We visit Cavusin Village(Rose Valley), the Fairy Chimneys look like mushrooms. There are amazing churches and remnants of Christian history.

After, we visit Ortahisar Castle similar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.

After having time for lunch, we visit Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith.

On the way back, we visit Panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

At the end of the tour, you go back to the hotel and you stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 Cappadocia - Flight To Istanbul - Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Cappadocia - Flight To Istanbul - Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour

You will be transferred to Cappadocia Airport and you fly back to Istanbul in the morning. After check-in to your hotel in Istanbul. The guide will meet with you at the lobby and the tour will begin. Witness the enchantment of Istanbul with a 2.5-Hour evening cruise along the beautiful Bosphorus! Aboard the glass-encased luxury yacht, enjoy the city’s main attractions at dusk, including the Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorus Bridge, Maiden’s Tower and more...

Savor a seasonal homemade delicious juice and canapés as you cruise the strait and delight in the magic of Istanbul’s urban shoreline as night falls.

At the end of the tour, you go back to the hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 İstanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

İstanbul

You have free time until flight departure time. You will be transferred to the Istanbul Airport and you fly back to your home.

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Highlights Of Turkey - 8 Days

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Itinerary of your trip Highlights Of Turkey - 8 Days

Arriving Istanbul

Istanbul Old City Tour

Istanbul - Flight To Izmir - Ephesus Tour

Pamukkale

Flight To Cappadocia - Cappadocia North Tour

Cappadocia South Tour

Cappadocia - Flight To Istanbul - Istanbul Bosphorus Sunset Cruise Tour

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