Arrival point: Istanbul airports
Last point: Istanbul Airports
Visiting:Estambul-Capadocia-Konya-Pamukkale-Aphrodisias-Ephesus-Pergamon-Çanakkale(Troy)
Language: English
Hospitality: 5 * or special category hotels
Inluded: See below
Arrival at Istanbul airport. Meeting at the International arrivals gate. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meeting with tour guide at 09:30 in hotel lobby to experience the timeless sights of
Istanbul with a full-day tour of the impressive historical sites of the
town; Hippodrome Square, Topkapi Palace, Sultan Ahmet Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by tourists for its fabulous tiles, Grand Mosque of Hagia Sophia that carries a history composed in each step of the Byzantines, Romans and Ottomans, also visiting the Grand Bazaar, observing brilliants
displays of local handicrafts and souvenirs. Overnight in Istanbul.
Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Cappadocia. Meeting at the gate of domestic arrivals. Visit to the Valley of imagination (Devrent). Walking through the center of Avanos province, famous for its pottery. After taking the photos in Pigeon Valley (Güvercinlik), visit to Göreme Open Air Museum which is a world heritage site and which has numerous churches carved into the rock with admirable frescoes from the Byzantine period. At the end of the tour transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Hot air balloon flight (optional).
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:30. Visit to an underground city (Ozkonak or another similar), to the Esentepe viewpoint with a view of the Uchisar Fortress. After visiting a local hand-woven carpet craft center, continue to ancient Greek village Çavuşin, and to Love Valley . Before ending the day, you can take advantage of the whirling dervishes ceremony (optional). At the end of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 08:00. Departure from the region towards Konya (about 2 hours). Visit to the Seljuk inn Sultanhan. Continuation to Theological School of the dervishes and the Museum of Mevlana, illustrious thinker and Mystic Sufi , whose followers are known as the whirling dervishes. Driving towards Pamukkale
(aprox. 5 horas) Overnight in a thermal hotel with free pools in Pamukkale.
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:00. Walking through the travertine terraces and the Hierapolis Ancient City. The
thermal water terraces in Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders. The word Pamukkale means the cotton castle and comes from the
beauty of white and turquoise colors. Departure to Aphrodisias Ancient City. Driving to Kuşadasi (about 2 hours). Overnight in
Kuşadasi.
Meetig with tour guide at 09:30 in the lobby. Visits to ; House of Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John the Evangelist, and the Ephesus Ancient City , an important religious, cultural and commercial center of Asia Minor in ancient times and takes the attention of the whole world for its ruins today. Visit a leather center where there is a fashion show. Overnight in Kuşadası.
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 08:00 to visit the Acropolis in Pergamon Ancient City that has been mentioned in the Bible, also listed in the UNESCO World Heritage List in 2014 being one of the centers of culture and art of splendid civilizations. Driving to Çanakkale (approx 3 hours). Overnight in Çanakkale.
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:00. Visit to the Troy Ancient City, famous for being the site of the Trojan War, as described by Homer in the Iliad. Visit to the Museum of Troy and the area of ruins and archaeological excavation areas that contain the remains of multiple settlements, some of which date back to 5000 years, declared as World Heritage Site by UNESCO . At the end of the tour driving to Istanbul. Overight in Istanbul.
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 10:00 to visit the lively Spice Bazaars, navigate the famous Bosphorus Strait that separates Europe and Asia with its impressive views of the coast, palaces, venues and bridges that cross two continents to along the historic waters, Cable Car to climb the coffee hill that is called with the name of famous writer and navy officer Pierre Loti and visit to Rustem Pasha Mosque who had married Princess Mihrimah, one of the daughters of Sultan Suleiman the Magnificent. Overnight in Istanbul.
Transfer to the international airport. End of the services till next trip! 🙂
Private transfers hotel-airport-hotel
Domestic flights Istanbul- Cappadocia
11 nights accommodation including breakfast
Lunches on tour days (drinks not included)
All visits detailed in the program sent, including transportation in
High-end vehicle, driver, local english speaking guide and
all tickets to museums / venues
All expenses for the vehicle, driver and guide
Water in the car during services
All applicable fees
To walk comfortably for long tour hours, we recommend wearing T-shirts, pants made of flexible and breathable material with a thin jacket and sneakers.
We recommend wearing T-shirts, pants made of flexible and thick material because the balloons raise very early in themorning (it is generally 5 ° C in winter and 17 ° C in summer)
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