Arrival point: Istanbul Airports
Last point: Istanbul Airports
Visiting: Istanbul,Ephesus, Pamukkale, Atalya, Konya, Cappadocia
Language: English
Hospitality: 5 * or special category hotels with breakfast
Included: See below
Itinerary
Day 1
Arrival at Istanbul airport. Meeting at the International arrivals gate. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2
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.
Day 3
Transfer to the airport to take the Izmir flight. Meeting at the domestic arrivals gate. 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.
Day 4
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:00. Driving to Pamukkale
(aprox. 3 hours). 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. Overnight in a thermal hotel with free pools in Pamukkale.
Día 5
Meeting with tour guide at 08:30. Driving to Antalya (approx. 3 hours). Visit to the Manavgat Waterfall. Free time to enjoy the beautiful beaches of Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 6
Free day. Excursion to Side, Aspendos, Perge ancient cities (optional). Overnight in Antalya.
Day 7
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 08:00. Departure from the region towards Konya (approx. 4 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 to Cappadocia (aproxx. 2 hours). Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 8
Meet with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:30. Visit to the Imagination Valley (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.
Day 9
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.
Día 10
Meeting with tour guide in the hotel lobby at 09:00. A hike for almost 4 kms along the Ihlara canyon (on the banks of the Melendiz river). Visit to the Yaprakhisar viewpoint and the Selime Monastery. At the end of the day, transfer to airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Día 11
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.
Día 12
Free day. Overnight in Istanbul.
- Private transfers hotel-airport-hotel
- Cappadocia-Istanbul domestic flights
- 12 nights accommodation including breakfast
- Lunches on tour days (drinks not included)
- All visits detailed in the program sent, including transportation in a high-end vehicle, driver, local english speaking guide and all entrance fees to museums / venues
- All expenses for the vehicle, driver and guide
- Water in the car during services
- All applicable fees
- International flight tickets
- Personal expenses nor services not mentioned in the itinerary.
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