Day-1 Arrive Istanbul
On arrival
in Istanbul you will be transferred to the hotel for check in. Later in the
afternoon afternoon proceed for a half-day tour to visit City Walls, Golden
Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill. Later, enjoy Bosphorus Cruise along the
Bosphorus an amazing cruise between the two continents EUROPE and ASIA. Enjoy
beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small
fishing villages, Rumeli Fortress and Leander’s Tower(no interior visit). Overnight
Is in Istanbul.
Day-2 Istanbul
Today after
breakfast proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district
in the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia church which is one of the
marvels of world architecture and its massive dome dominates the skyline of old
Istanbul. (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum).Later visit the Blue
Mosque, walk through the Hippodrome, the
stadium of the ancient Byzantium, finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar where you
can shop for carpets and kilms, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons, leather
goods and more. Overnight is in Istanbul. (B)
Day-3 Istanbul - Kayseri (By Flight)
then to – Cappadocia (by road approx. 1hr 15mins)
Today board
flight to Kayseri, (arrival to Kayseri Apt has to be latest at 07:40am). On
arrival proceed to Cappadocia a city known for underground warren of corridors,
chapels, warehouses and living spaces that comprise the underground cave cities
of Cappadocia. Later visit Red Valley,
the Old Cavusin Village, the Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley. Overnight
is in Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
Day-4 Cappadocia
Today early
morning we recommend a glide over captivating landscapes in a fleet of hot air
balloons (optional). Later proceed to visit Devrent Valley, Monks Valley,
Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cave Churches, Uchisar. Overnight is in
Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
Day-5 Cappadocia - Izmir (by flight)
- Kusadasi (by road approx 1hr 20 mins)
Today
proceed to Kayseri airport for your flight to Izmir. On arrival in Izmir,
travel to Kusadasi by road. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in
Kusadasi (B)
Day-6 Kusadasi
Today
proceed to Pamukkale Tour. Visit the famous Cotton Fortress and Hierapolis
Ancient Site, including magnificently preserved necropolis, the main street,
gates, the thermal baths, the Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe.
Overnight is in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)
Day-7 Kusadasi
Today
proceed to Ephesus ancient city. Visit the ancient city and the site of Temple
of Artemis, experience Turkish handicrafts and visit the last home of the
Virgin Mary. Overnight is in Kusadasi. ( B & L)
Day-8 Depart Kusadasi
Today, you
will be transferred to the airport for flight back home or to your next
destination. (B)
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