ITINERARY

Day 1: Istanbul

On arrival to Istanbul meeting at the exit gate, you will be assist to the hotel Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Full Day Tour

Today we will explore the ancient Istanbul and discover of the remains of Byzantine and Ottoman Empire. We are going to start with 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 to Ephesus Via Izmir/ Kusadasi – Full day Ephesus Tour

Early morning transfer to Ataturk airport for your flight to Izmir. Arrive and transfer to Seljuk for join the tour. We will start to visit with Isa Bey Mosque which is the fine architectural example of Anatolia, then proceed to Ephesus ancient, Walking through to in between the Celsius library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. Later on having a look and explore the historical marble street, the Great Theater where St. Paul preached you will have time for picture will meet at the end. Lunch will be Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. In the afternoon are going to visit the carpet cooperative to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her the late afternoon will also visit the Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World Overnight in Kusadasi. (L, D)

Day 4: Kusadası Pamukkale

From Kusadası to Pamukkale takes about three hours on arrival to Pamukkale which is known as Cotton Castle, we will be visiting Hierapolis ancient city from Roman era, it has the largest ancient cemetery with different types, Main road ancient roman bath and the theater worth to see. Pamukkale very unique natural formation with calcium terraces it famous with thermal baths overnight stay in Pamukkale (B, L, D)

Day 5: Pamukkale Konya Cappadocia

Today will be a “transaction day” because of the long distance in between Pamukkale to Cappadocia via Konya with several breaks on the way. We will be visiting Mevlana’s Mausoleum, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ”Whirling Dervishes” AND visit 13th century Seljuk caravanserai “Sultanhan” on the way to Cappadocia. Lunch featuring selection of Turkish Cuisine. Drive to the hotel in Cappadocia. (Driving Distance approx. Eight hours) (B, L)

Day 6: Cappadocia –Full day Highlights Tour

OPTIONAL: Early in the morning 04:45 AM join Hot air Balloon Return to hotel
An impressive day will start with Dervent valley. Then we keep going on with Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys” where you can feel the mystic of Fairy Chimneys. We will break at Avanos center of terracotta art. Ceramic art dated back to the 3000 BC in the area and survived from to generations. A visit to ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics made by hand. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Icons in Cappadocia. Soft rocks of Cappadocia from the clefts carved out to form stables, churches, and monasteries. We will enjoy the day by taking a look to the Goreme Valley from next to the Uchisar Rock-Castle. Proceed to Under Ground city of Ozkonak or Cardak Transfer to airport Kayseri/ Nevsehir for your flight to Istanbul. (B,L)

Budget Turkey Package Tour

NOTE: Upgrade to 5-Star or Boutique Hotels available (rates on request)

Prices & Departure Dates 2021