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 - Cappadocia
Early in the morning fly to Kayseri. 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 - 4: Cappadocia - Antalya
Breakfast served at the hotel
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 bus to Antalya. (B.L)
Day - 5 : Antalya city tour
Upon Arrival Antalya Meet at theBus station
and transfer to hotel the in Antalya
and start touring. Visit Perge and Aspendos;
the most important seaport cities of
Pamphilla, Stadium - Market Place - Roman
Baths - Colonnaded Street Theatre. The
best preserved theatre of Asia Minor
is Aspendos which has been well protected
in the world until present times. This
theatre had been designed by Zenon and
built by two brother engineers between
161 - 180 B.C A monument of ancient art
architecture. Shopping opportunities,
Lunch. Refreshing break near the Manavgat
Waterfall, then visit side. Here you
will be able to explore the old city
walls, the roman baths and the beautifully
preserved amphitheatre, there are countless
other remains as you meander through
the heart of the old town. Free time
for swimming or Shopping. Return to the
hotel for overnight. (L.D)
Day - 6 : Antalya - istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, day of leisure
Shopping and swimming oppotunities. Late
afternoon transfer to the airport and
Take evening flight to istanbul & Upon
Arrival istanbul transfer to hotel and
Overnight stay. (B)
Day -7 : ENDS
After Breakfast transfer to airport for
final departure.(B)