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 ll
be returned back to hotel in the early
evening. ( B.L)
Day -3:Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Early in the morning fly to Ankara. You
ll 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 Cappadociashort
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
( B.L.D)
Day -5: Cappadocia -Pamukkale
Breakfast served at the hotel
Fully Guided tour to North Cappadociashort
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 Take Overnight coach
to Pamukkale ( B.L)
Day - 6 : Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Early Morning arrive PamukkaleFully 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.
Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.(
B.L.D.)
Day - 9 : Canakkale - Troy - Gallipoli
- 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 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
Drive to istanbul
Late evening Arrive istanbul and Overnight
stay in istanbul ( B.L)
Day - 10: ENDS
After Breakfast transfer to airport for
final Departure