DAY 01 : Arrival Istanbul ( Meals: No )
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel.
(Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 : Historical Sights of Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. After lunch visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 03 : Morning Bosphorus cruise / Fly to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After tour back to hotel and 14:00pm Transfer to airport for flight to Kayseri at 17:25pm. 20:45pm, Arrival to Kayseri, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 04 : North Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
[OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost ]
Breakfast, 09:45am, We start to visit Esentepe vista viewpoint, located between Uchisar and Goreme. This stunning panorama provides breathtaking views of the town of Esentepe and the surrounding landscape of fairy chimneys. And then we visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. We will then have time to explore the Pasabag- Monks Valley, famed for its three-headed fairy chimneys. This region of is also known as Pasabag, or “Pasha’s Vineyard. A break for lunch in Avanos. Visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. You can see their demonstration and you can try to make it. A short drive will take us to the surreal Devrent Valley, famed for its almost lunar landscape of small, pointed fairy chimneys. Today visit also Zelve Open Air Museum and Love Valley, the huge phallic formations of Love Valley have been formed naturally thanks to erosion of the volcanic rock. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 05 : South Cappadocia/Flight to Antalya (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:45am pick up from hotel Our first destination is the Meskendir Valley, where groups will embark on a short trek through its magnificent landscape. and then to Rose Valley, ith its beautiful rock formations and hidden churches carved from rock. After that visit Red Valley, It has beautiful rock formations with some great hidden rock carved churches. Before lunch visit one of the underground cities of Kaymakli OR Ozkonak Of the 36 underground cities built by the Christians to escape persecution, the one we visit is the widest and most famous. After lunch head to Pigeon Valley On the outskirts of Goreme, we will stop and take in the views down to Pigeon Valley. And then to Wine yard. During the Cappadocia wine tasting, dozens of wines are produced, where you can find the most suitable one for your taste. Our final stop is in the troglodyte town of Uchisar, Uchisar Castle is named after the enormous rock standing in the center of town that once served as its castle. Transfer to Kayseri airport for an evening flight to Antalya at 20:00 pm.
21:30 pm Arrival to Antalya, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
DAY 06 : Perge, Aspendos & Side tour (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, Then we will drive to Aspendos. Aspendos was an ancient city in Pamphylia, Asia Minor. It was situated on the Eurymedon River about 10miles (16km) inland from the Mediterranean Sea. The Greek spelling of the name is Aspendos. According to mythology, the city was founded around 1000 B.C. by Greeks who may have come from Argos. Here we will visit the best protected theatre of the little Asia, which the theatre has amazing acoustics and during the summer months concerts are held here (listening to an opera or a musical under the stars in such an ancient setting is an evening not to be missed). Afterwards you will have your lunch at a nice restaurant. Then we will drive to Side antique city, and we will see the splendid Agora, Theatre and Temples built in the seventh century B.C. Overnight in Antalya.
DAY 07 : Antalya to Kusadasi via Pamukkale. (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
08:00 am depart on a 04 hours intercity coach for Pamukkale. Around noon time Arrival Pamukkaleand start to visit Pammukale which means cotton castle, is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pamukale is now a world heritage site. *Hierapolis was founded as a healing care centre, taking advantage of the mineral waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectualreligious and commercial centres of the Roman Empire. Had a large Jewish and Christian community. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 08 : Ephesus & house Virgin Mary tour (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch+)
Breakfast, visit Ancient City Ephesus Ephesus which is located on the west coast of Asia Minor, stroll past the celsus library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. Proceed to House of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life. Ephesus Archeological Museum to see findings of Ephesus excavations. Finally proceeding to Temple Of Artemis, on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. Overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 09 : Pergamon & Troy tour then to Canakkale (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch+Dinner)
Breakfast, Pick up from your hotel and drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple Of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple Of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple Of Dionysos, the Altar Of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). Lunch in town. Visit the ruins of Asclepion (Medical Center of the ancient world). After lunc visit the Trojan Horse which was used in the movie Troy, The Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, The Trojan Wars, city walls of Troy, The Temple of Athena, Roman Bath, Odeon. Overnight in Canakkale.
DAY 10 : Gallipoli tour then to Istanbul (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, depart for Gallipoli Arrive Eceabat ; The Town Center of Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park ( 12.00 - 12.30 ) you’ll drive to the ANZAC Battlefield area on the Gallipoli Peninsula to start an tour which you wil never forget Resume to Gallipoli (Kabatepe) peninsula to visit: Kabatepe Area with Brighton beach, Hell spit, Anzac Cove, Nek, Hill 971, Chunuk Bair, Baby 700, Lone Pine. After tour depart for istanbul. Late evening arrival istanbul . Overnight in istanbul.
DAY 11 : Istanbul / Departure (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out from hotel (before 12:00pm), we will arrange transfer to Istanbul Airport.