Turkey Highlights Tour

Istanbul - Cappadocia - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Istanbul  (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: Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour
08:30am 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 04: Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour
Early transfer to the airport to take a flight to Nevsehir. Upon your arrival meet your guide and drive to visit the 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. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 6:00pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 05: 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. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 6:00pm.Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 06: Flight to Izmir
Morning transfer to Kayseri airport and fly to Izmir via Istanbul. Transfer from the airport to the hotel in Kusadasi. Free afternoon. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast & Dinner)

Day 07: Ephesus Tour
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit the House of Virgin Mary. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 6:00pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 08: Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul
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. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul.(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 09: Istanbul
Free day at your leisure. (Or optional extra tours available upon request: Add a tour of Princes' Islands or Bophorus, Green Bursa.) 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:
- 05 nights in Istanbul at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 02 night in Kusadasi at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 02 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 (Istanbul to Cappadocia to Izmir to Istanbul).
- 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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