High Lights of Turkey
( 9 Nights / 10 Days )
Day -1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport. transfer to
the hotel and
The remaining of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in istanbul ( B)
Day -2 : Istanbul city tour
After Breakfast A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian
and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world
s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great
in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century,
then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique
with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the
blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot
races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze
Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit
the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal
Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the
15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque,
built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the
four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. You
ll be returned back to hotel in the early evening.
Day -3:Istanbul - Cappadocia
After Breakfast Early in the morning a Half day tour to Bosphourus
and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice amrket and then embark on a boat
along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent
Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress
and small fishing villages. Then visit the Rueli fortress; Build
by Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the
most beautiful works of military architecture. Afternoon free time
then transfer to Airport then evening flight to Cappadocia . Upon
Arrival check in Hotel Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day -4: Cappadocia Tour
After Breakfast Fully Guided tour to North Cappadocia visit Devrent
Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world
known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue
on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous
rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view
of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight
stay in Cappadocia
Day -5: Cappadocia - Pamukkale
After Breakfast After Breakfast Another full day tour this time
to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short
hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting
some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch
and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan
Caravansarai is included. Take Overnight coach to Pamukkale
Day - 6 : Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Early Morning arrive Pamukkale visit the ancient city of Hierepolis,
a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its
thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the
water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of
the World. Evening Drive to Kusadasi check-in Hotel Dinner and
Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day -7:Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi
After Breakfast Drive to Ephesus and Full day tour to Ephesus; one
of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and
visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital
of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple
of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco
Roman theatre. Dinner and Overnight stay in Kusadasi
Day -8 : Kusadasi - Pergamon - Canakkale
After Breakfast Early in the morning journey start for visiting
two of the most important sites in Turkey. First visit Pergamun,
a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once
one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit
Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion
was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen
, transfer to Canakkale & overnight.
Day - 9 : Canakkale - Troy - Istanbul
After breakfast drive to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and
mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen
of Troy". Afternoon Drive to istanbul Early evening Arrive
istanbul and Overnight stay in istanbul
Day - 10: ENDS
After Breakfast transfer to airport for final Departure
