Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Antea Hotel Old City, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2: Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern **
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkiye
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Antea Hotel Old City, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Free Afternoon
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkiye
mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkiye
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Antea Hotel Old City, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 4: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkiye
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkiye
Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkiye
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Day 5: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkiye
Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkiye
Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Efe Boutique Hotel)
Day 6: Flight to Cappadocia
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Joining in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, the extraordinary natural and cultural masterpiece of Central Anatolia in Turkey,’’ Cappadocia ‘’ (Kapadokya in Turkish) dominates 40 kms area in between the districts of Avanos and Urgup located in Nevsehir.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Zula Cave House, Under Cave Hotel, Arte Cave Hotel)
Day 7: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia Tour
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkiye
See the unique Fairy Chimneys.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
This fantastic region is famous for the pottery, silk, wool and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This wonderful place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both natural and human-made masterpieces today.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkiye
See the most interesting Mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkiye
Is the miraculous and amazing small cave city that located at Cappadocia’s famous Goreme Valley. This small cave city was built by early Christians in 11th century to protect their faith and life style within this mystic place. As being notable for historic cave churches, the museum has a very deep and rich history.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar village, on between Nevsehir and Goreme road. Having a geostrategic position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnificent castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Zula Cave House, Under Cave Hotel, Arte Cave Hotel)
Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Stop At: Red Valley, Nevsehir Ortahisar, Nevsehir 50650 Turkiye
This breath-taking valley is famous for its having wonderful lanscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Is one of the longest valleys that reflects distinctive formation challenging the time. It is located between the Goreme and Uchisar districts in Cappadocia and grabs the people who visited here by creating a mystic ambiance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkiye
Invites the people to a magical world thanks to not only its wonderful sight, but also providing to be organized many various nature sports with its huge and plain land. It is perfect area for walking, trekking and hiking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derinkuyu Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkiye
One of the widest, enchanting, one of the most famous and wonderful underground city in Cappadocia. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
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Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Zula Cave House, Under Cave Hotel, Arte Cave Hotel)
Day 9: Flight to Istanbul / Free afternoon
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Transfer to Cappadocia Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, meet and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon is free for you. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
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Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Antea Hotel Old City, Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 10: Departure / Transfer to Airport
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Airport according to your flight time.
Duration: 45 minutes
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No accommodation included on this day.