Wonders of Turkey Including visit to: Istanbul, Gallipoli ,Troy, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia / 10 Nights /11 Days
DAY 1
Arrival Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2
Istanbul - Sultanahmet Visit The St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the Topkapi Palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may be done all or partially as a walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 3
Gallipoli Tour Early in the morning departure for Gallipoli. Arrival Gallipoli around noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Evening transfer to Canakkale check-in hotel, Overnight in Canakkale. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 4
Troy Tour / Drive to Kusadasi After breakfast drive to Troy visiting, Here you will learn the mythology surrounding Troy, The Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Till now, 10 cities have been discovered, one built on the top of the other, dating back to 3500 BC. You will see and hear about the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, the Trojan Wars, the battle between Archillies and Paris, the Remains of Troy IX, the Alters and the Houses of Troy I, dating back to 2500 BC. And then we drive to Kusadasi. overnight stay in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner)
DAY 5
Ephesus Tour Breakfast, 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. Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
DAY 6
Pamukkale Tour Breakfast, tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs and Ancient pool . Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. 20:00pm Overnight coach to Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast)
DAY 7
Cappadocia Tour 1 Arrival Cappadocia, transfer to hotel and tarting the tour to 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 Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 8
Cappadocia Tour 2 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. visit the Agzikarahan Caravansarai. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 9
Cappadocia to Istanbul Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Kayseri airport Morning flight to Istanbul Arrival istanbul and transfer to hotel to check in. Rest of day isleisure and Overnght in istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast)
DAY 10
Bosphorus Cruise Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 11
Departure Breakfast and your transfer to Ataturk airport. Hopefully to see you an another tour in Turkey. (Included meals: Breakfast)
what's included
Accommodation in hotel category of your choice
Arrival and departure airport transfers.
Domestic flight :Cappadocia to Istanbul
Overnight intercity coach tickets (Pamukkale to Cappadocia)
Lunch
Transportation by airconditioned, nonsmoking vehicle.
Museum entry fees
Hotels Featured in this tour: Istanbul : Antea Hotel http://www.anteahotel.com/ or Rast Hotel http://www.rasthotel.com/ or Golden Horn Hotel http://www.goldenhornhotel.com/eng/index.php Canakkale : Helen Hotel http://www.helenhotel.com/eng-main.htm Cappadocia : Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel http://www.dedelikonak.com/ Kusadasi : Derici Hotel http://www.dericihotel.com/en/ or Tatlises Hotel http://www.tatliseshotel.com/
