Best of Turkey - 10 Days

Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul (Monday)

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   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.

Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)

1. 1

   Hagia Sophia Mosque

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

2. 2

   TopkapI Palace

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

3. 3

   Blue Mosque

   1 hour

   Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.

4. 4

   Hippodrome

   1 hour

   Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held

5. 5

   Grand Bazaar

   2 hours

   With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World

6. 6

   Basilica Cistern

   45 min Admission ticket not included

   Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.

Day 3 HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)

1. 1

   Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

   2 hours

   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; 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.

2. 2

   Bosphorus Strait

   2 hours Admission ticket included

   Bosphorus Cruise: 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, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace

3. 3

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.

4. 4

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.

Day 4 Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)

1. 1

   Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.

2. 2

   Ancient City of Ephesus

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler

3. 3

   The Temple of Artemis

   1 hour

   The Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

Day 5 Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (Friday)

1. 1

   Pamukkale Thermal Pools

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.

2. 2

   Hierapolis & Pamukkale

   1 hour

   Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.

3. 3

   Antalya

   3 hours

   At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya

Day 6 Antalya City Tour (Saturday)

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   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience

2. 2

   Upper Duden Waterfalls

   1 hour

   Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.

3. 3

   3 hours

   After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya

Day 7 Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)

1. 1

   3 hours

   Goreme Open Air Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

2. 2

   Sultanhani Kervansarayi

   1 hour

   Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)

3. 3

   Uchisar

   4 hours

   After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 8 Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Monday)

1. 1

   Rose Valley

   1 hour

   Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.

2. 2

   Cavusin

   1 hour

   is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.

3. 3

   Pigeon Valley

   1 hour

   earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region

4. 4

   Kaymakli Underground City

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.

5. 5

   Ortahisar Kalesi

   1 hour

   famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.

Day 9 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)

1. 1

   Goreme Open-Air Museum

   2 hours Admission ticket not included

   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

2. 2

   Devrent Valley

   1 hour

   Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.

3. 3

   Pasabag

   1 hour Admission ticket not included

   Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.

4. 4

   Avanos Oren Yeri

   1 hour

   Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.

5. 5

   Goreme Panorama

   30 min

   Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys

6. 6

   Uchisar Castle

   30 min

   Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area

7. 7

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

8. 8

   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10 Departure Day (Wednesday)

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   1 hour Admission ticket included

   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.