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Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to you hotel in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul Classics Tour (B- L)
08:30 am, after breakfast departing for fully guided Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour. Visiting: *Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Sulaymanie Mosque. Overnight.
(*Haghia-Sophia is closed on Monday, replace St. Sauveur in Chora.)
Day 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B-L)
After breakfast in your hotel, around 08:30 am our guide will pick you up from the reception. You will visit the following places,Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress (no interior visit),visiting the Dolmabahce Palace after lunch. Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill. 5:30 back to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Flight to Cappadocia & North Cappadocia Tour (B-L)
Early transfer to airport and flight to Kayseri.Arrival and transfer and starting the tour visiting Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, 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 then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Back to hotel around 5:30pm and overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - South Cappadocia Tour (B-L)
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere valley. Then visit Çavuşin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen.After lunch Drive to the pigeon valley . In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Departing to Mt. Nemrut(B-L-D
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Departure in the morning from Cappadocia. After passed Kayseri we will stop to visit the 13 th century Seljukian Caravanserai “Karatayhan”. The next stop will be in Pinarbasi for a short tea break then drive to Tekir for lunch. After lunch drive to Kahramanmaras. We will stop there and have the worldwide famous ice-cream in a local cafe then drive to KAHTA. Arrival, check in to hotel, relaxing for a while then we will drive to Atatürk Dam’s lake for dinner. After dinner drive back to the hotel and overnight in 3 star hotel. Overnight in Adiyaman.
Day 7 - Mt. Nemrut - Sanliurfa (B-L-D)
Very early departure to drive up to Mt.Nemrut. After get off the minibuses 25 minutes climbing on foot to the top where we will watch the beautiful sunrise between the colossal size statues and heads of the Kings and Gods. After sunrized visit the ruins of Nemrut and free time to walk around then drive back to Kahta using different road to see the ruins of ARSEMIA, Roman bridge of CENDERE and tümülüs tomb of KARAKUS. Arrival in Kahta, breakfast and relaxing then drive to Sanliurfa and on the way we will stop to see ATATÜRK DAM which is the biggest Dam in MiddleEast. Arrival in Sanliurfa, check in to hotel and have lunch in a local restaurants which is famous with its Kababs. After lunch visit the oriental old covered bazaar,Abraham’s Cave and the pools of holy carp surrounding it then drive to HARRAN a village of spellbinding mud-brick beehive houses mentioned in the book of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his life. Visit the ruins of Harran including city walls ,oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 8th century.Then free time to walk around in Harran village and drive back to the hotel, dinner and overnight in Sanliurfa.
Day 8 -Back to Cappadocia (B-L)
Departure from Sanliurfa after breakfast, next stop will be Birecik which is famous with its Bald-Ibis (Kelaynak) birds. We will visit the breeding farm then drive back to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia late afternoon,and check-into same cave hotel to rest. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 9 - Flight to Izmir (Ephesus) (B-D)
Today after breakfast we will transfer you to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 08:30 am. Flight leaves at 10:55 am. Please note that all domestic flights have to pass by Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul at 12:15 pm. From Istanbul to Izmir airport your flight leaves at 3:00 pm. You will arrive in Izmir airport at 4:00 pm. We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 10 - Ephesus Tour (B-L-D)
Breakfast and transfer for Ephesus Tour. Full guided Ephesus Tour. Visiting Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to Hotel and Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 11 - Pamukkale Tour (B-L-D)
After breakfast, depart to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (fully guided Pamukkale tour) . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day - 12 : Pergamum Tour / Overnight bus to Troy (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for fully guided Pergamum tour. Visiting to Aesculapium, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, "God of Medicine". Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis. Visit Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath. Tour ends around 05:30pm. Tonight you will have an overnight bus to Canakkale City (6-7 hours).
Day - 13 : Troy Tour (B)
Arrive early at Canakkale bus station, we will pick you up and transfer you to 4 star hotel. After rest a little you you will depart for 3 hours Troy Tour. After the tour
back
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Canakkale city and overnight here.
Day - 14 : Early bus ride to Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station. You will have an early bus ride back to Istanbul. Journey will take only 5 hours. Arrival in Istanbul around 2:00 or 3:00pm. Pick up from the bus station and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Free afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 15 - Belly Dance Show & Dinner(B-D)
Free day until 08:00 P.M. 1001 Night Show in Istanbul (With Dinner)! You will be watching a spectacular floor show of famous, belly-dancers with full night, traditional live 1001 NIGHTS Anatolian Folklore Groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers with surprises. Around midnight we will transfer you to hotel. Overnight.
Day 16 - Free Day in Istanbul(B)
After breakfast, you will have your entire day to discover lovely Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 17 - Flight back home (B)
After breakfast we will transfer you to Istanbul international airport. Goodbye!
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| PRICES |
| Double |
2.199 USD |
| Single |
2.699 USD |
| Triple |
1.849 USD |
Duration: 17 Days / 16 Nights
Covers: Istanbul-Cappadocia-Ephesus-Pamukkale
Departures: All year-round
What is Included
15 Nights Accommodation.
Professional English speaking guide on tours.
Full day guided tours mentioned in the itinerary.
All transportation & transfers.
2 Local flights.
1 Overnight bus.
All meals mentioned in the itinerary.
All museum and entrance fees where necessary.
All Local taxes.
No extra or hidden costs!
What is Not Included
International airfare .
Tips and personal expenses.
Travel insurance .
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