Istanbul , Kusadasi, Ephesus , Pamukkale , Antalya ,Cappadocia

Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive Istanbul Atatürk Airport Meet our representative, meet and greet, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul:After Breakfast, Full Day Istanbul City Tour with Lunch
Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia (St.)Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque,facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome,center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column,
German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center and biggest “souk” in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs. Lunch,
Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc… Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry. Suleymaniye Mosque, masterpiece of Sinan, the chief
architect of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th. century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.
After Tour transfer Back to Hotel Overnight at Istanbul ( B, L )

Day 3: Istanbul – Kusadasi
After Breakfast , Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour with Lunch,
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. Boat Trip on the Bosphorus; 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, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge
of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side
by side for centuries. Rumeli Fortress ( From The Sea ) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and protect Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. After Tour Transfer to airport for flight to Izmir. Arrive & transfer to Kusadasi hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. ( B,D )

Day 4: Ephesus
After Breakfast, Full Day Ephesus Tour With Lunch, The tour starting with Isa Bey Mosque, then drive to an Ancient City Ephesus
Ephesus which is located on the west coast of Asia Minor, stroll past the Celsius library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street to the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. In the afternoon will visit the carpet cooperative weaving center to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. At the end fashion show will be at leather outlet center Proceed to House of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Ephesus Archeological Museum to see findings of Ephesus excavations.
Finally proceeding to Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.After tour transfer back to Kuşadası Hotel Overnight in Kuşadası. ( B, L, D )

Day 5: Pamukkale – Antalya (4 hours Approx. By Bus)
After breakfast, Full Day Pamukkale Tour with Lunch;
Once known as Hierapolis which is famous with its healing thermal / mineral Baths beautiful snow-white “petrified waterfalls”. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths and
Masterpiece Theater.
After Tour transfer to Denizli Bus station for departure to Antalya, Arrive Antalya & transfer to hotel. Overnight at Antalya. (B, L, D )
Day 6: Antalya
Breakfast at Hotel, Free Day For Shopping and Leisure. Overnight at Antalya. ( B, D )
Day 7: Antalya – Cappadocia (Flight via Istanbul 4 Hours Approx.)
Breakfast at Hotel, free time until transfer to airport for flight to Cappadocia. Arrive Cappadocia & transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. ( B )
Day 8: Cappadocia
After breakfast, Full Day Cappadocia Tour with Lunch; Our first real encounter with Cappadocia almost Martian landscape is in the Dervent valley. We visit Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we
pause at Avanos center of terracotta art. A visit ceramic &tile center to see how the ceramics are made by hand. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia. Completing the tour with a visit to
the Uchisar Rock-Castle to give you a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.
After tour transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L)
Day 9: Cappadocia – Istanbul
After breakfast, Full Day Cappadocia Tour with Lunch
Depart from your hotel to visit Red Valley and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley.
Then visit Cavusin Village After lunch drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. which is one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. The underground city
was originally carved out as eight floors; however four floors are available to visit. In wartime about 5000 people can refuge in. The tunnels are still used today.as storage areas, stables, and cellars. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.
After tour, transfer to Cappadocia airport for catch flight back to Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul, meet our representative & transfer to hotel.Overnight in Istanbul. ( B, L )

Day 10: Istanbul :After breakfast, free day. Overnight in Istanbul. ( B )

Day 11: Istanbul :After breakfast, free time until transfer to airport for catch home-bound flight. ( B )