Istanbul, Canakkale, Troy, Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Istanbul (10 Nights 11 Days)
Day-1- Istanbul
Arrive istanbul meet at the airport and Transfer to hotel
After check-in Day at Leisure in istanbul
Overnight stay in istanbul Hotel.
Day-2: Istanbul Tour
Breakfast served at the hotel
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 Overnight stay in istanbul Hotel.
Day -3 : Canakkale
Breakfast served at the hotel
06:30 Early in the morning departure for Canakkale, Arrive to Canakkale around
noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian
Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The
Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Return to Canakkale for overnight at
Arthur Hotel 3 stars
Day - 4 Canakkale Troy -Kusadasi
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 Kusadasi, arrive to Kusadasi late in the evening,
transfer to your hotel
Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel
Day-5: Kusadasi - Pamukkale - Kusadasi
After breakfast, depart for a full day 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 short
drive to Pamukkale check-in Hotel
Dinner and Overnight stay Hotel
Day-6: Pamukkale - Cappadocia
Breakfast served at the hotel and 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 in
the World.
20:00 Take Overnight coach to Cappadocia
Day-7: North Cappadocia Tour
Arrive Cappadocia early Morning Check-in Hotel and tour start
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 and Overnight in Cappadocia
at Hotel.
Day - 8 : - Cappadocia - Istanbul
Breakfast served at the hotel
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,
20:00 Take Overnight bus to istanbul
Day-9: Istanbul
Early Morning Arrive istanbul Check-in Hotel
Day at Leisure in istanbul and Overnight stay at Hotel
Day-10:Istanbul
Breakfast served at the hotel
Day at Leisure in istanbul and Overnight stay at Hotel
Day-11: Istanbul
Breakfast served at the hotel
Transfer to airport for final departure.
TOUR INCLUDED : Hotels during the program - All Land transportation & transfers.
Professional licenced English Speaking Driver/Guide - Mentioned meals above
in the tour program - An A/Conditioned comfortable Minibus-midibus or coach
- All entrance fees where necessary - All Taxes - Baggage handling services.
EXCLUDE : Drinks on the meals - Self expences in Hotel
rooms (Like Minibar- Laundry-Telephone etc) .
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