Grand Tour Of Turkey (13N/14D)

 

Day 1 :

 Istanbul

Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome, briefing at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.


Day 2 :

 Istanbul

Full Day Istanbul sightseeing tour including Blue Mosque, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. Hagia Sophia, the most influential church of Byzantium. Blue Mosque, another 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. Overnight in Istanbul.


Day 3 :

 Gallipoli / Dardanelles / Canakkale

After breakfast departure for Gallipoli and visit Kaymakli and Kabatepe War Museum then across the Dardanelles to Canakkale. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.


Day 4 :

 Troy Pergamum / Kusadasi

After breakfast early departure for Adaland Aquapark. Then proceed to Pergamum and continue to Kusadasi for overnight.


Day 5 :

 Ephesus & St. Mary’s House / Kusadasi

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 Ephesus, and see the spectacular ruins from the period of St. Paul, some of which are recently excavated. After lunch, visit the Archaeological Museum, hotel Ilayda Avantgarde. Overnight in Kusadasi.


Day 6 :

 Kusadas? / Pamukkale

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. Year round swimming possibility in the natural hot spring pools, enjoy the thermal pools of the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale


Day 7 :

 Pamukkale / Perge / Antalya

Morning drive to Antalya, arrival at noon, pays a visit to the ancient city of Perge. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon by the Mediterranean coast. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.


Day 8 :

 Antalya

Today is a free day you may pay attention to small local shops or you can get lost in European style Shopping Malls. Overnight in Antalya. Dinner and overnight at the Hotel.


Day 9 :

 Antalya / Aspendos / Konya

After breakfast depart for Konya. En route visit the famous theatre in Aspendos. Arrival in Konya and visit Mevlana Mausoleum and Karatay Museum, Koran School, then overnight in Konya. Tonight Optional- Whirling Dervishes performance.


Day 10 :

 Konya / Cappadocia

Morning departure for Cappadocia, on the way visit 13th century Agzikarahan caravansary the land of Fairy Chimneys. We pay a visit to the famous underground city of Kaymakl? before we check in our hotel. Local dinner in a restaurant and overnight in Cappadocia.


Day 11 :

 Cappadocia

After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave.


Day 12 :

 Cappadocia / Ankara

Morning departure for Ankara capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history dating back 3000 years. Upon arrival visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum that also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then, visit to see the Atakule Tower. Dinner and Overnight at the Hotel.


Day 13 :

 Istanbul

After breakfast drive to Istanbul. Tonight farewell dinner in a first class restaurant.


Day 14 :

 Istanbul

Transfer to the airport for departure flight.

 

INCLUSIONS

 13 nights accommodation

 13 breakfasts.

 Tips and porterage at hotels.

 11 dinners as per itinerary.

 Return airport transfers on SIC basis.

 Entrances.

 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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