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Day -1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport.
Istanbul, the only city which straddles two continents Europe
and Asia.transfer to the hotel and welcome drink while you
have briefing. The remaining of the day is at your leisure.
Overnight stay in istanbul B)
Day -2 : Istanbul city tour
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 will be returned back to hotel
in the early evening. B.L)
Day -3:Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Early in the morning fly to Ankara. You will be met in the airport
and start the tour. Visit the Hittite museum and mousoleum
of Ataturk. After lunch drive to Cappadocia and visit the Seljuk
Agzikarahan and the natural city of Uchisar. Dinner and overnight.
(B.L.D.)
Day -4: Cappadocia Tour
Fully guided tour to North Cappadocia short rest before starting
the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, 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
Dinner & Overnight stay in
Cappadocia
Day -5: Cappadocia -Pamukkale
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. At the end of the tour,
take overnight coach to Pamukkale ( B.L)
Day - 6 : Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Early morning arrive Pamukkale.Fully guided tour to 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. After lunch
visit the Greco Roman settlemnt which is remarkably well preserved.
The ancient city dedicated to the Goddess of Love Aphrodite.
Evening drive to Kusadasi check-in hotel
Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi ( L.D)
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. After lunch visit the basillica of St
John.
Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi ( B.L.D)
Day -8 : Kusadasi - Pergamon - Canakkale
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.
Next visit ancient Troy, legendary walls and the replica of
the wooden horse. overnight in Canakkale. ( B.L)
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". After the tour departure for Istanbul. Arrive Istanbul and Overnight
stay in istanbul ( B.L)
Day - 10: ENDS
After breakfast transfer to airport for final departure
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