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Day 01 : Saturday Istanbul (Meals: No)
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 02 : Sunday Bosphorous,Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1 hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transfrred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.Overnight Cappadocia
Day 03 : Monday Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia .
Day 04 : Tuesday Sultanhani Carvansary Konya (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum, the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.
Overnight Konya .
Day 05 : Wednesday Pamukkale, Hierapolis (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. Overnight Pamukkale
Day 06 : Thursday Laodicea, Kusadasi (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Overnight Kusadası .
Day 07 : Friday Ephesus,Sirince, Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast+Dinner)
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.Overnight Istanbul .
Day 08 : Saturday Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast)
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes.