Highlights of Turkey

Itinerary :

Day 1: Istanbul: Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check-in. The rest of the day is yours. In the evening, you will pick up from the hotel and transfer to Bosphorus Cruise Dinner. (Cruise is not private) Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panaromic view of the Bosphorus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia. Enjoy as you cruise The Bosphorus and other historical places including like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress , Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden’s Tower and also Istanbuls very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. With a combination of fresh food and incredible views of Istanbul along with live entertainment to create Istanbul‘s leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Show Program includes Whirling Dervish, Turkish Gypsy Dance, Caucasian Dance, Belly Dancer Group Show, Turkish Folk Dance, Rhythm Show, Belly Dancer Professional DJ Performance. After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (D)

Day 2: Istanbul: After breakfast at the hotel, embark on a guided tour of Istanbul where you will come across some of the iconic historic world heritage sites starting with Hippodrome, the ancient capital during the Byzantine Empire was a public arena mainly used for chariot races, gladiator games, celebrations, etc. Further explore Topkapi Palace from outside, (entrance fees not included/closed on Tuesday) it is the world’s largest surviving palace and was an administrative center for the Ottoman Empire, today is a large museum and library. Next visit the beautiful St.Sophia offically known as the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, historically served as a Orthodox Catherral until 1453 untill the Ottoman Sultan Mehmed II converted it into a mosque. Visit one the most iconic and historically famous Blue Mosque with breath taking interiors. Finally head to the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays), it is one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world with 4000 shops selling everything right from kilim rugs, Turkish tea, delights and spices to colourful crafts. After the tour, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (B)

Day 3: Istanbul – Kayseri – Cappadocia : After breakfast, you will transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri (flight not included). Arrive in Kayseri airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.(B)

Day 4: Cappadocia: After breakfast, embark on your tour to Cappadocia that includes Goreme Panorama, Love Valley, Cavusin Village, Avanos – Red River, Village. (entrance fees not included). After lunch break (at your own cost), go head for your shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Free evening. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B)

Day 5: Cappadocia – Kayseri – Izmir – Kusadasi: After breakfast, you will pick up from the hotel and transfer to Kayseri airport for your flight to Izmir (flight not included). Arrive in Izmir airport and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B)

Day 6: Kusadasi – Ephesus: After breakfast, departure for full day tour for ancient city of Ephesus, one of the most well-preserved archaeological sites in the world, which also includes a visit to the iconic Temple of Artemis, one of the seven churches of Asia cited in the Book of Revelation. The Gospel of John might have been written here. It is also the site of a large gladiator graveyard. After the tour, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Entrance fees are included for this tour). (B)

Day 7: Kusadasi – Pamukkale: After breakfast drive to Pamukkale which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Nekropol with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. After tour, you will be driven to our hotel at Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Entrance fees are included for this tour). (B)

Day 8 Kusadasi: After breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have free time until transfer to Izmir airport for your flight back to Istanbul to catch your flight to your next destination. (B)