Splendors of Turkey

Arrival in Istanbul, assistance and transfer to your hotel to start your Turkey Trip Package. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, we will start our full day of the city with the Hagia Sophia. Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for it's 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. The Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. The Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century. With its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities, last stop at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast. We begin in The Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and bustling attractions. Next, we take an unforgettable Cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. In the afternoon, by driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Prince’s Islands. From here a short brings us to the Beylerbeyi Palace on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant of the late Ottoman palaces, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls. Transfer to hotel and overnight stay. Overnight in Istanbul.

Free day or Optional tour. Overnight in Istanbul

After breakfast. Transfer to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrival for an overnight stay. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals Included

• Breakfast
• Dinner

Breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Open Air Museum in Goremeand the natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.The last sites will be Pasabag Valley and Avanos. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see: KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you. CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however. UNDERGROUND CITY: One of largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public. PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.End of the tour transfer to airport for flight to Ä°zmir.Overnight in KuÅŸadası.

After breakfast, 08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel at around 19:00. Overnight in Kusadasi. Drive to Kusadasi.

Breakfast, full day excursion in Ephesus. The tour starting with Isabey Mosque, then drive to an ancient Greek city, later a major Roman city, on the west coast of Asia Minor which is called Ephesus , stroll past the celsus library, the Temple of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Have a break in a local Turkish Restaurant with oppen buffet Lunch. In the afternoon proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Then visit Temple of Artemis, on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.. Transfer to Izmir airport to you flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have free time until transfer to the airport for your flight to home.