Itinerary
Day 1 Itinerary
Arrival
Arrival Istanbul Aataturk airport and transfer to hotel, Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2 Itinerary
Istanbul & Bosphorus Tour
After breakfast, Pick up at 08:00am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and
Shopping Tour. Visit the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of
cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.BOSPHORUS BY BOAT
a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old
wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will see
the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further
along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace,
300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to
display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was
completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most
beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated
glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of
Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe).
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent
panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish
Ottoman style.
SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the
carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see
jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals included are Breakfast and lunch
Day 3 Itinerary
Istanbul/Cappadocia
After breakfast, check out from hotel then proceed to Ataturk airport to catch the flight for Cappadocia and
transfer to hotel. Check into the hotel . Dinner in hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4 Itinerary
Cappadocia Goreme Tour
after breakfast around 09: 00 pickup then to a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10
million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse
country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious.
Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up
approximatley 09:30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest
point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme
Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and
monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you
go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make
potteries. Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit
another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is
also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you
head to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys
with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18:00 and you will be
returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast lunch dinner included)
Day 5 Itinerary
Cappadocia/ Izmir / Kusadasi
After Breakfast and transfer to thee Airport,fly to Izmir,arrival and transfer to Kusadasi, Overnight in
Kuşadası.
Day 6 Itinerary
Kusadasi & Pamukkale Tour
After breakfast you will depart for Pamukkale, a short break on the way; View the geographical phenomenon of
the unique white calcium waterfall;Lunch break; Hierapolis, an ancient health spa with the largest
necropolis (cemetery) in the Asia Minor; Impressive ruins & splendid theatre. Drive back to Kusadasi for overnight stay.
Day 7 Itinerary
Kusadasi / Ephesus Tour
After breakfast, departure for full day tour of Ephesus ;One of the world's finest examples of an ancient
classical city; Temple of Artemis (Diana), the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world; House
of Virgin Mary, probably where She spent recent years of Her life; Isa Bey Mosque, this impressive mosque
from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 Itinerary
Kusadasi and Departure
After departure, transfer to Izmir airport for Istanbul flight and overnight in Istanbul