Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul (Monday)
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World
Duration: 2 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)
Day 3: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, Dokuz Eylül, 35410 Gaziemir/İzmir, Türkiye
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi (4*)
Day 4: Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
The Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi (4*)
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (Friday)
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Antalya (4*)
Day 6: Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
Stop At: Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi, Antalya, Liman, 07130 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Türkiye
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Upper Duden Waterfalls, 21 Cad. Düden başi mah., Antalya 07320 Turkiye
Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Civelek Sokak, Kılınçarslan, Civelek Sk., 07100 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Türkiye
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya
Duration: 3 hours
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Antalya (4* Hotel)
Day 7: Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)
Stop At: Mevlana Kültür Merkezi, Çimenlik, Mevlana Kültür Mrk., Karatay/Konya, Türkiye
Goreme Open Air Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Sultanhani Kervansarayi, SultanhanI Zafer Mahallesi Sehit Murat Caddesi No 3, Sultanhani 68190 Turkiye
Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia
Duration: 4 hours
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Monday)
Stop At: Rose Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ortahisar Kalesi, Ortahisar Turkiye
famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkiye
Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkiye
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avanos Oren Yeri, Kapadokya Cd., Avanos 50500 Turkiye
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkiye
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Türkiye
After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4* hotel)
Day 10: Departure Day (Wednesday)
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Türkiye
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
No accommodation included on this day.
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