Package 8
GLORIES OF TURKEY
10 NIGHTS / 11 DAYS
DAY 1: Fly / Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul airport and get transferred to your hotel. In the afternoon depart for half day tour.
Bosphorus Cruise, the strait between Black Sea and Marmara Sea which separates Istanbul into two continents, a beautiful cruise to see different aspects of Istanbul.
Egyptian Spice Market, see the atmosphere of an Ottoman shopping centre which still has several shops for spices.
After the tour, return to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Spend night in Istanbul.
Bosphorus Cruise, the strait between Black Sea and Marmara Sea which separates Istanbul into two continents, a beautiful cruise to see different aspects of Istanbul.
Egyptian Spice Market, see the atmosphere of an Ottoman shopping centre which still has several shops for spices.
After the tour, return to your hotel. The rest of the day is at leisure. Spend night in Istanbul.
DAY 2: Istanbul
After breakfast, depart for sightseeing tour of Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace, the official and residential palace of Otomman Empire for 400 years. Huge Gates, different exhibition halls, and colorful gardens. enjoy with Lunch at Local Restaurant.
Hagia Sophia; 6th C. One of the oldest, the biggest and the most beautiful buildings of Istanbul. A Byzantine church, an Ottoman Mosque, a Republican museum and a temple for all civilisations.
Blue Mosque; The only Imperial mosque of the Ottomans with six minarets. The mosque takes its name from its 21043 dominant blue colored hand made tiles. It is built on the site of the Great Palace of Byzantium, on the southeastern side of the Hippodrome.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, a chariot-racing track and the sporting and social centre of Constantinople.
Grand Bazaar, enjoy some free time for shopping.
Return to your hotel. Spend night in Istanbul.
Topkapi Palace, the official and residential palace of Otomman Empire for 400 years. Huge Gates, different exhibition halls, and colorful gardens. enjoy with Lunch at Local Restaurant.
Hagia Sophia; 6th C. One of the oldest, the biggest and the most beautiful buildings of Istanbul. A Byzantine church, an Ottoman Mosque, a Republican museum and a temple for all civilisations.
Blue Mosque; The only Imperial mosque of the Ottomans with six minarets. The mosque takes its name from its 21043 dominant blue colored hand made tiles. It is built on the site of the Great Palace of Byzantium, on the southeastern side of the Hippodrome.
The Hippodrome of Constantinople, a chariot-racing track and the sporting and social centre of Constantinople.
Grand Bazaar, enjoy some free time for shopping.
Return to your hotel. Spend night in Istanbul.
DAY3: Istanbul /Cappadocia Fly
After an early breakfast transfer to the airport to board your early flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival transfer to Cappadocia and start the Cappadocia sightseeing tour.
Citadel of Uçhisar, the highest point of Cappadocia with a huge big rock Castle with almost 300 caves.
Göreme Openair Museum, the biggest monastery of Cappadocia from Byzantine times. The cave churches are beautifully decorated with fresco.
Paşabağ Valley, the most interesting part of Cappadocia in terms of landscapes is the biggest Fairy Chimneys (Mushroom shape rocks)
Avanos the handcraft center of Cappadocia, is the center of pottery for 4000 years
Devrent Valley is famous with its new rock formations and a good place to enjoy the formation.
Later check into hotel. Spend night in Cappadocia.
Citadel of Uçhisar, the highest point of Cappadocia with a huge big rock Castle with almost 300 caves.
Göreme Openair Museum, the biggest monastery of Cappadocia from Byzantine times. The cave churches are beautifully decorated with fresco.
Paşabağ Valley, the most interesting part of Cappadocia in terms of landscapes is the biggest Fairy Chimneys (Mushroom shape rocks)
Avanos the handcraft center of Cappadocia, is the center of pottery for 4000 years
Devrent Valley is famous with its new rock formations and a good place to enjoy the formation.
Later check into hotel. Spend night in Cappadocia.
DAY 4: Cappadocia
After breakfast, depart for another day of sightseeing.
Red Valley; 4 km hiking in the nature and visit the cave church
Cavusin Village; Free time to explore the abandoned Cave Village
Kaymakli Underground City; Underground settlements of the early Christians
Pigeon Valley; Pigeon Houses in the rocks all along the valley
Return to the hotel. Spend night in Cappadocia.
Red Valley; 4 km hiking in the nature and visit the cave church
Cavusin Village; Free time to explore the abandoned Cave Village
Kaymakli Underground City; Underground settlements of the early Christians
Pigeon Valley; Pigeon Houses in the rocks all along the valley
Return to the hotel. Spend night in Cappadocia.
DAY 5: Cappadocia / Konya / Antalya
After an early breakfast depart for Antalya. On the way visit Konya.
The 13th century Seljukian caravanserai Sultanhani.
The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes. Enjoy lunch enroute
Later proceed for Antalya. On arrival Check into the hotel. Spend night in Antalya.
The 13th century Seljukian caravanserai Sultanhani.
The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes. Enjoy lunch enroute
Later proceed for Antalya. On arrival Check into the hotel. Spend night in Antalya.
DAY 6: Antalya
After breakfast visit
The ancient city of Perge.
Return to the hotel. Spend day at leisure. Spend night in Antalya.
The ancient city of Perge.
Return to the hotel. Spend day at leisure. Spend night in Antalya.
DAY 7: Antalya / Pamukkale
After breakfast start your drive to Pamukkale. Visit
The ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs.
Drive to Aphrodisias. Later lunch
Visit the Greco-Romen settlement which is remarkably well preserved.The ancient city is dedicated to the Godess of Love,Aphrodite.
Return to the hotel. Spend night in Pamukkale.
The ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs.
Drive to Aphrodisias. Later lunch
Visit the Greco-Romen settlement which is remarkably well preserved.The ancient city is dedicated to the Godess of Love,Aphrodite.
Return to the hotel. Spend night in Pamukkale.
DAY 8: Pamukkale / Kusadasi
After breakfast transfer to Kusadasi Hotel. Spend day at leisure. Spend night in Kusadasi.
DAY 8: Kusadasi / Istanbul
After breakfast, transfer to the airport to board your flight to Istanbul. Spend day at leisure and last minute shopping. Spend night in Istanbul.
DAY 8: Istanbul / Home
After breakfast, transferred to the airport to board your flight back home.