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Istanbul - Ephesus - Aphrodisias - Pamukkale - Antalya - Cappadocia (09 Nights / 10 Days)

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Istanbul
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02: Istanbul Classics Tour
Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 5:00pm.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 03: Flight to Izmir / Full Day Ephesus Tour
Early transfer to the airport to take a flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival meet your guide and drive to visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus,no today any comparison coul be made between Ephesus other ancient cities in the world. After spending hours with bottemless information,stories and wows we take a break under the shadows of fig trees to eat lunch. Finally, visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. After tour transfer to your hotel for dinner and stay overnight.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 04: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Antalya
After breakfast pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools. After tour bus to Antalya with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus (duration 4 hours). overnight in Antalya. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 05: Antalya Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
08:15 pick up from your hotel to visit Perge antique site in detail; Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora. Lunch on the Koprupazari stream near the Aspendos Theater after lunch visit Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Shopping Break where also the Turkish handcrafts are introduced- Introduction of Side and an hour and a half free time. end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 06: North Cappadocia Tour
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour.
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 07: South Cappadocia Tour
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 08: Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour
08:30 pick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 5:00pm. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch).

Day 08: Free Day in Istanbul
Free day at your leisure.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast)

Day 10: Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (Included meals: Breakfast)

What's Included:
- 04 nights in Istanbul at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 01 night in Kusadasi at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Antalya at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 01 nights in Cappadocia at Cave Hotel on bed and breakfast basis
- All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis.
- Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Domestic flight ticket - economy class (Istanbul to Izmir / Cappadocia to Istanbul).
- Day intercity coach ticket (Pamukkale to Antalya / Antalya to Cappadocia).
- Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
- Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees.
- Services charges and local taxes.

Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and optional tours.

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