Tour Code:
S7W
Duration: 8 Days - 7 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul - Bosphorus -
Cappadocia - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Departures: All year round - Guarantee
Departure
TOUR ITINERARY
DAY 1 - ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL & TRANSFER TO
HOTEL
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 - BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old
City. In this day you will be able to see:
HAGIA SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by
the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with
six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th
century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the
Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities
for carpet, jewellery, leather etc
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the
conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative
seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
Tour finishes around 17:00,
transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
(Included meals: Breakfast
& Lunch)
DAY 2 - BOSPHORUS CRUISE / FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel.
SPICE BAZAAR: Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits,
vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT: On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia
and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden
villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and luxurious
apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS: From the sea (no interior visit) Built by Mehmet the
Conqueror in 1452 prior to the Conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four
months to control and to protect the Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful
works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for the
flight to Kayseri. With your arrival to Kayseri, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
DAY
4 - NORTH CAPPADOCIA TOUR
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
DEVRENT VALLEY : Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe,
1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent
are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys
with large stems.
MONKS VALLEY : The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag,
the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a
spectacular scene.
AVANOS : A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town
where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is
possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River
passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM : Goreme was an important Christian centre in the
early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near
Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries,
churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions
bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated
according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR : Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of
Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the
town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest
peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast &
Lunch)
DAY 5 - SOUTH CAPPADOCIA TOUR
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South
Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR : is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock
formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part
of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns
through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see
villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN : One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated
2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist
offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back
to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large
courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTRY : One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI : Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest
and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors,
although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE : Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour we will depart on a domestic flight to Izmir and then transfer
you to Kusadasi / Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 6 - FULL DAY TOUR OF EPHESUS & THE HOUSE OF
VIRGIN MARY
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The
Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the
ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman
City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world.
After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch,
you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent
her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. After the
tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 17:00.
Overnight in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch &
Dinner)
DAY 7 - PAMUKKALE & HIERAPOLIS TOUR / FLIGHT TO
ISTANBUL
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs,
one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts.
Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica
, theatre and Roman Baths. At the end of the tour you will be transferred
to Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you
will be met and transferred to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul.
(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
DAY 8 - DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul
Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (If you would like, you can extend your trip
by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise. (Included meals: Breakfast)
WHAT'S INCLUDED:
• Arrival, departure airport transfers and
ground transportation.
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• Domestic flight ticket - (Istanbul to Kayseri to Izmir to
Istanbul)
• 3 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels (including breakfast)
• 2 night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel (including breakfast)
• 2 night hotel stay in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel (including breakfast)
• 1 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch
• 1 Half Day Bosphorus Tour
• 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes
Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and
optional tours.
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Istanbul: S Class
Rast Hotel
or 4*
Golden
Horn Hotel or S Class
Antea Hotel
or S Class
The Q-Inn
Hotel
Kusadasi / Selcuk: 4*
Dabaklar
Hotel or 4*
Tatlises Hotel or
Derici Hotel
or S Class
Kalehan Hotel
Cappadocia: Dedeli
Konak Cave Hotel or
Peri Cave Hotel
or
Sos Cave Hotel
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