Day 01: Istanbul (Meals: No)
Upon Arrival istanbul meet at the airport and Transfer
to hotel and check-in . Day at Leisure in istanbul &Overnight
stay in istanbul
Day 02: Istanbul City tour (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
After breakfast ,a full day of sightseeing istanbul 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,
Overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 03 : Ankara, Hattusas, Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
After breakfast, early in the morning transfer to airport.
08:00 morning flight to Ankara, Upon arrival Ankara We
pick you from Ankara airport, starts with the impressive
modern form of Ataturk's Mausoleum, (Anitkabir) where
ancient and modern architectural concepts testifies to
the power and grace of Turkish architecture took place.
Next we'll pass to Museum of Anatolian Civilizations (Another
name called Hittite Museum) with its priceless collection
of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti, Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian
and Roman artifacts. We’ll proceed for Roman Baths
with its Roman structure remain in the center of the city.
Temple of Augustus and Rome await our exploration as well.
After lunch departure for Alacahoyuk. Arrive to Bogazkoy
(Alacahoyuk 20 km) where visit to remrant, then drive
to Yazilikaya Open Air Museum and Hattutas which city
was the capital of Hittites from 1750 B.C. Visit the main
capital, proceed to Yazilikaya In Hattusas will be seen
and visit Lion’s Gate, Tunnel, King’s Gate,
Citadel and Grand Temple. We continue way to Cappadocia.
Upon arrival we transfer you the hotel Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 04: Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
After breakfast, around 09:30 am starting the tour to
visit Devrent Valley, 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.
Overnight stay in Cappadocia
Day 05 : Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
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. Overnight
in Cappadocia
Day 06: Kayseri, Izmir, Kusadasi (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch
+Dinner)
After breakfast, Transfer to Kayseri airport .
09:30 Morning flight to Izmir ( This flight only on Sunday
and Thursday)
11:00 Upon Arrival izmir meet at the airport Visit Symra(Izmir)
Visit the Church of St. Policarp, the oldest church of
ancient Smyrna, symbolizing the community of the seven
churches of the Apocalypse. Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 07: Ephesus, Pamukkale (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch +Dinner)
After breakfast visiting 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 departure
for ancient Laodicea. Visit the Church of Laodicea and
the ruins. Then transfer to Pamukkale Check-in Hotel
Overnight in Pamukkale
Day 08: Pamukkale to Pergamon (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch
+Dinner)
After Breakfast, visit Pamukkale: the white "Cotton
Castle" with its lime cascades of the Roman spa.
See the ancient city of Hierapolis. The Martyrium of St.
Philip the Apostle is here. leave from Pamukkale to Alasehir
where the ancient Philadelphia Church is located. Walk
the streets of Philadelphia, then proceed to Sardes, ancient
capital of the Lydians and visit the Church of Sardes.
Continue to Pergamon Overnight in Pergamon
Day 09: Pergamon, Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
After breakfast, 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 Evening transfer to izmir airport
21:00 Flight to istanbul and Overnight in istanbul.
Day 10: Bosphorus cruise (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
After breakfast, in the morning a full day tour to Bosphourus
and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice amrket and then embark
on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.
Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce palace unter the bosphorus
bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then
visit the Rueli fortress; Build by Mehmet in 1452 prior
to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful
works of military architecture. After lunch across the
bosphorous bridge visit Summer residence of the Ottoman
Sultan with its Harem on the Asian side. then visit Dolmabahce
Palace. Overnight stay in istanbul
Day 11: Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, check-out from hotel and transfer to
airport as per your flight departure time
ITINERARY & PACKAGE RATE INCLUDES :
-04 Nights in istanbul 4* hotel with breakfast.
-03 night in Cappadocia 4* with breakfast and dinner.
-01 nights in Kusadasi 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner.
-01 nights in Pamukkale 4* hotel with breakfast and dinner.
-01 nights in Pergamon 3* hotel with breakfast and dinner.
SIGHTSEEING TOURS
02 day Group Istanbul city Tour includes guiding in english,
entrance fees, Lunch transport
01 Day Private Hattusas & Ankara Tour incl. guide
in english, entrance fees, Lunch transport
02 day Group Cappadocia Tour includes guiding in english,
entrance fees, Lunch transport
04 Day Private 7 Churches Tour (as above) incl.guide in
english, entrance fee, Lunch transport
TRANSPORTATION
-03 Domestic flight Istanbul, Ankara/ Kayseri, Izmir/
and Izmir to Istanbul/
-All land transfers between airports/hotels/airport
-All local Taxes and service charges
RATE: 1360.00 EURO PERPERSON X 02 SHARING 01 DOUBLE
ROOM
