DISCOVER TURKEY TOUR

Duration: 14 Days / 13 Nights
Covers: Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Pergamon - Cappadocia -
Princess Islands                                                                                                        
Dates: All year around
Price: $1.250 USD P/P in double

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul 
Arrival and transfer from the airport to hotel (S Class) and overnight.

Day 2 - Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour   (B-L)  
08:30 am, after breakfast departing for fully guided Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour. Visiting: *Haghia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Sulaymanie Mosque. Overnight.
(*Haghia-Sophia is closed on Monday, replace St. Sauveur in Chora.)

Day 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents  (B-L)
After breakfast in your hotel, around 08:30 am our guide will pick you up from the reception. You will visit the following places,Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortress,visiting the Dolmabahce Palace after lunch. Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill. 5:30 back to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 - Flight to Izmir & Ephesus Tour (B-L-D)
Today we will pick you up very early in the morning (5:30 am) and transfer you to domestic airport. 07:00 am flight to Izmir. 08:00 am arrive in Izmir, pick up and departing for fully guided Ephesus tour. Visit Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Tour ends around 05:30pm, transfer to hotel after the tour,dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 - Pamukkale Tour  (B-L-D)

After breakfast, depart to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (fully guided Pamukkale tour) . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). 05:30 pm back to Kusadasi and overnight.

Day 6 - Pergamon Tour  (B-L-D)
Breakfast and departing for fully guided Pergamum tour. Visit to Aesculapium, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, "God of Medicine". Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis. Visit Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath. Back to hotel after the tour. Overnight in Kusadasi.


Day 7 - Flight to Cappadocia  (B)
Today around 2:30 pm we will transfer you to Izmir airport for flight to Kayseri airport (Cappadocia). Please note that your flight will pass by Istanbul. 3:00 pm flight to Istanbul. 04:20 pm arrive in Istanbul airport. 6:00 pm flight from Istanbul to Kayseri airport. 7:20 pm arrive in Kayseri and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 - North Cappadocia Tour  (B-L)
Visiting 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 at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Back to hotel around 5:30pm and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 9 - South Cappadocia Tour  (B-L)
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere valley. Then visit Çavuşin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen.After lunch Drive to the pigeon valley . 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.

Day 10 - Flight to Istanbul from Cappadocia (B)
Today after breakfast (08:30am) we will transfer you to Kayseri airport. 10:55 am flight back to Istanbul. 11:55 am arrive in Istanbul and transfer hotel. Free day. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 11 - Princess Islands Tour  (B-L)
08:30 am pick up from your hotel and the tour follows; Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princess Islands: Stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea. Back to the hotel after the tour and overnight in Istanbul.


Day 12 - 1001 Nights Show & Dinner (B-D)
After breakfast at your hotel, you have your all day to wonder around in Istanbul. At 20.00 o'clock be ready for a Turkish night experience! 20.00 Pick up from your hotel. 1001 Night Show in Istanbul (With Dinner)! You will be watching a spectacular floor show of famous, belly-dancers with full night, traditional live 1001 NIGHTS Anatolian Folklore Groups featuring popular musical instruments and Turkish singers with surprises. Around midnight we will transfer you to hotel where you stayed. Overnight.

Day 13 - Free Day in Istanbul (B)
After breakfast you are on your own to discover lovely city Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 14 - Flight Back Home (B)
After breakfast we will transfer you to Istanbul international airport. Goodbye!

INCLUDED

13 Nights accommodation Boutique Hotel All meals mentioned in the itinerary. Full day guided Tours mentioned in the itinerary. 3 Local flights Professional English speaking guide on tours. All transportation & transfers mentioned in the itinerary. All museum and entrance fees where necessary. All Local taxes.