Exploring Turkey – 9 Days

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Istanbul – Ayvalik – Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Cappadocia -Istanbul

9 Days
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Turkey

Itinerary

1st day - Arrival Istanbul

Arriving in İstanbul. City Tour. Overnight in İstanbul 5-star Hotel.

2nd day Istanbul - City tour

After breakfast, proceed to visit: Hippodrome – where horse and chariot races used to take place during Byzantine time. Blue Mosque – It is the only mosque with six minarets in the world and famous for its blue tiles. Hagia Sophia – a former Greek Orthodox patriarchal basilica, later an imperial mosque, and now a mosque in Istanbul. Topkapi Palace – the residence of Ottoman sultans for almost four centuries and Istanbul’s premier must-see attraction. Grand Bazaar – 0ne of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Overnight in İstanbul 5-star Hotel

3rd day Canakkale - Ayvalik

After breakfast the tour will begins, we will drive over the European part of Turkey to Canakkale, then we will visit; Legendary Troy – where Greek and Trojan heroes fought the Trojan War for the honor of the beautiful Helen. Also visit its legendary walls, building and famous Wooden Horse. Overnight in Ayvalik 5-star Hotel

4th day Izmir - Kusadasi

After Breakfast we will drive to Kusadasi and visit on the road Turkeys 3rd biggest City İzmir. Overnight in Kusadasi 5-star Hotel

5th day: Ephesus - Pamukkale

After Breakfast visiting; Ancient City of Ephesus – one of the world’s finest archaeological sites, where we visit the Arcadian Way, the splendid facade of the Library of Celsus and see the Amphitheatre, which is still used for concerts.Ancient City of Hierapolis – located on hot springs in classical Phrygia in southwestern Anatolia. Calcareous Thermal Springs Descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine in the form of white terrace and basins also known as the Cotton Castle. After dinner, you may relax and enjoy soaking into an authentic thermal bath at the hotel. (Note: Please prepare own swimsuits) Overnight in Pamukkale Thermal Hotel

6th day: Cappadocia

After breakfast drive toward Konya. Upon arrival proceed to visit: Mevlana Museum Konya was the center of the Selcuk Empire as well as the city of Mevlana and famous for his Whirling Dervishes Dance. Overnight in Cappadocia 5-star Hotel

7th day Kaymakli Underground City - Cappadocia

After breakfast, proceed to visit Goreme open Air Museum. This is a UNESCO world heritage site; it is a collection of historical monasteries with ancient cave churches and Byzantine impressive biblical frescoes. Kaymakli Underground City These are century’s old underground dwelling carved out of the volcanic soft rock. It is fascinating to view the living quarters, granaries, even a wine cellar. Photo stop. We make a lot of stops at geological oddity of boulders of otherworldly beauty include Mushroom Valley, Camel Rock, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar Castle. Overnight in Cappadocia 5-star Hotel

8th day Ankara - Istanbul

After breakfast the tour will begins, we will drive to İstanbul. On the road we will visit the Capitol of Turkey Ankara. Ataturk Mausoleum Ataturk is the founding father of the Turkish Republic. Overnight in İstanbul 5-star Hotel