Glories Of Turkey (10N/11D)

 

Day 1 :

 Istanbul

Arrival and transfer to hotel. Overnight at the Hotel.


Day 2 :

 Istanbul

Full Day Istanbul sightseeing tour including Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. Blue Mosque, one of the world's most important religious buildings. Built in the 16th century the mosque is unique for its 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles.The Hippodrome, scene of chariot races of the Byzantine Era. Grand Topkapi Palace, a residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century. With its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities, Topkapi Palace offers a true insight into the heart of the Ottoman Empire.Overnight at the hotel.


Day 3 :

 Istanbul-Ankara

This morning optional tour of St.Sophia and Bosphorus cruise, afternoon departure for Ankara around 13-00 hrs and explore the Atakule Tower. late arrival at Ankara. Dinner and overnight at the hotel


Day 4 :

 Ankara – Cappadociai

After breakfast at the hotel tour to Ankara capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history dating back 3000 years, visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum that also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then, visit the Devrent Valley and Pa?aba? Valley And Avanos. Here you can grab a bite to eat, and stores selling Cappadocia textiles and artworkDrive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th-century caravan inn en route. Overnight in Cappadocia.


Day 5 :

 Cappadocia

Tour Goreme’s rock chapels decorated with 6th-century frescoes, Zelve's cliff-side Byzantine monastic complex and Uchisar's natural citadel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Tonight Optional- Whirling Dervishes performance.


Day 6 :

 Cappadocia to Pamukkale

Drive to Pamukkale. En route we visit the famous mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana. Next a scenic drive to Pamukkale and check in the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.


Day 7 :

 Pamukkale / Kusadasi

Today is the day to pay an early morning visit the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient World, Hierapolis. Here you visit Aphrodisias and Then drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadas?.


Day 8 :

 Kusadasi/Ephesus & St. Mary’s House

After breakfast depart for the sightseeing of Ephesus, the cradle of early Christianity. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last days. Proceed to visit Adaland Aquapark. Here you enjoy all the activities in the park. Overnight in Kusadasi


Day 9 :

 Pergamum / Troy / Canakkale

Visit Pergamon, tour Troy with its famous wooden horse and continue on to Kaymakli and Canakkale Naval Museum. after that move to Canakkale for overnight.


Day 10 :

 Gallipoli / Dardanelles / Istanbul

Morning departure for Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove Lone pine cemetery, Chunuk Bair, Gabatepe War Museum then across the Dardanelles and drive to Istanbul for overnight.


Day 11 :

 Istanbul / Returni

Transfer to airport.


 

 

 

INCLUSIONS

 10 nights accommodation

 10 breakfasts

 Tips and porterage at hotels

 7 dinners as per itinerary

 Return airport transfers on SIC basis

 Entrances fee

 The tours on SIC basis as per itinerary with English speaking guidance with pick up and drop at the hotel

EXCLUSIONS

 Any increase in the airfare.

 Visa charges.

 Travel insurance.

 Surcharge / peak season charges / Festival or exhibition surcharges if applicable.

 Lunches and dinners.

 Anything not included in the “Package Inclusions”

 Drinks at meals.

 Tips to the driver and the guide.

 

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