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10 Days-9 Nights Tour Details
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL AND OVERNIGHTOn arrival to Istanbul meeting at the exit gate, you will be assist to the hotel Overnight stay in Istanbul
DAY 2 - ISTANBUL FULL DAY TOURToday we will explore the ancient Istanbul and explore of the remains of Byzantine and ottoman empire. We are going to start with t Topkapi Palace (harem section is optional), ancient Roman Hippodrome (center of the chariot races) and keep going with the Hagia Sophia, the Byzantine church which was converted to a mosque in 15th century. We will continue our ancient Istanbul tour with the Blue Mosque and finally we will stop at Grand Covered Bazaar and will have free time to discover 4000 tiny shops in the passageways of the world's largest covered bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.(B, L)
DAY 3 - ISTANBUL CAPPADOCIATake flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir aırport early in the morning on arrival to Cappadocia destination drive to Goreme. Exiting Cappadocia tour is going to start with Dervent valley. Than keep going to Pasabag "fairy chimneys", where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of frescoes painted in the volcanic carved churches. In the afternoon will visit the carpet corporative to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. We complete the tour with a panoramic point to get the general view of Goreme Valley at down below the Uchisar Rock-Castle. (B L D)
DAY 4 - CAPPADOCIA- OPTIOANAL HOT AIR BALLOON (04:45 to 08:15 )Today will be the day of nature and mysticism, we are going to start with a visit and walk in the Red valley explore rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to thePigeon Valley for panoramic view, Kaymakli Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more Overnight stay in Cappadocia (B L D)
DAY 5 - KONYA - PAMUKKALEToday we will drive long distance from Cappadocia to Pamukkale but there is lovely scenery on the, first visit is 13th century Selcuk caravanserai "Sultanhan" keep driving to Konya once known as ICONIUM we are going to visit the Mevlana's Mausoleum, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes'' Overnight in Pamukkale. Driving Distance approx. eight hours (B L D)
DAY 6 - PAMUKKALE - LEODICIAView the Cotton Castle the unique white calcium waterfall; Lunch break; Hierapolis, an ancient health spa with the largest necropolis (cemetery) in the Ancient Turkey; remains of Hierapolis ancient city worth to see then Laodicea ancient site is of great religious importance as it is mentioned in the Bible as one of the 'seven churches of Asia'. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. (B L D)
DAY 7 - EPHESUSToday will be short driving and more relax from the previous days, from Kusadasi to Ephesus is only 20 minute driving distance mosque of Isa Bey from 14th century is going to be the first venue, Afterwards we will be visiting ancient Ephesus; it is much more larger than you expected. Even though the history of Ephesus goes back to the 2nd Millennium BC Remains that you will visiting start from the 3rd Century BC. Such an important for Jewish and Christian Heritage St. Paul preached in the Great theater the conditions of Odeon Celsius library marble road temples will surprise you very much. Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. Fashion show in leather outlet center. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B L D)
DAY 8 - PERGAMUM - TROYToday will be long but legendary, panoramic and historical. In the morning we will take departure Pergamon. Once called the thrown of Satan by the early Christians, It is one of location to the seven churches of Revelation, Acropolis of Pergamon very stunning, temple of Trajan and the remains of library will impress you very much than drive to Legendary Troy to discover the famous archaeological and mythological site, to get details of Trojan Horse, than drive to. Overnight in Canakkale. (B L D)
DAY 9 - GALLIPOLI - ISTANBULToday we will be starting with a visit to Gallipoli, Gallipoli peninsula, the battle field of WW1 our guide will give you the whole history of Gallipoli visit Kabatepe War Museum, Brighton Beach, Anzac Cove, bee point Cemetery, and Lone Pine, Johnston's Jolly, the Nek and Chunuk Bair Drive to Istanbul. (B L) End of Tour or you can add on Istanbul extension
DAY 10 - ISTANBULFree time till transfer to airport or Istanbul Extension B
TOUR PRICE INCLUDES;
* Pick up airport* Professional English speaking Official Tour Guide throughout tour
* Entrance fees to the various sites
* Air Conditioned non-smoking vehicle
* Hotel accommodation based on double occupancy, single accommodation is surcharge
* Dinner in the hotels are may not include according to the chosen category
* B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner as indicated schedule
* Domestic flight tickets
TOUR PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDES
* Beverages* Personal expenses
* Tip to driver and tour guide
* Anything unless specified being included
Value 4 Star Hotels = Istanbul Euro Plaza BB, or Assos BB Kusadasi Grand Onder Hotel or Coast light (HB), Canakkale Iris Hotel Pamukkale Tripolis Hotel (HB), Cappadocia Mustafa Hotel (HB) or Similar