Turkey Classics

Arrival in Istanbul. Explore the captial city of Turkey Upon your arrival at the Istanbul airport, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. After check in, the rest of the day is yours to relax and unwind. You can explore the streets of Istanbul and see places like Galata Tower, Suleymaniye Mosque, and Grand Bazaar. As you stroll through the streets you can take the opportunity to taste the local cuisine. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Get immersed in the Turkish culture The driver will pick you up in a coach from your hotel and take you on a sightseeing tour of Istanbul. Visit the Grand Mosque of Suleyman, the largest in Istanbul. Later, pass by the Golden Horn (a Turkish waterway) and Hagia Sophia followed by a visit to Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman Empire. Have a fun evening in the vibrant Taksim Square, where you can go shopping or dine at one of the many restaurants. After sightseeing, get transferred back to the hotel.

Boat trip on the Bosphorus. Marvel at the view of Istanbul The driver will pick you up in a coach from the hotel and take you to the starting point of the Bosphorus cruise. Go on a breathtaking voyage on the Bosphorus Strait, that separates Europe from Asia. After the cruise, you can enjoy the rest of the day shopping in the Grand Bazaar or simply explore the streets of Istanbul at your own pace. After exploration get transferred back to the hotel.

Istanbul to Kayseri to Cappadocia Box breakfast will be arranged. Early morning transfer to Istanbul New Apt to take an early morning flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri, Erciyes Apt meet and greet our assistant and drive to Cappadocia. Arrive at Cappadocia, visit Red Valley which is one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia. Explore the famous rock-cut churches and hiking for 5km through the valley. After hiking, resting in Old Cavusin Village where is one of the old Greek Villages in Cappadocia. The village is known for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch at a local restaurant visit Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. Finally, visit Pigeon Valley. After the tour transfer to the hotel and check-in. Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Cappadocia.

Explore Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel. Full-day tour of Cappadocia. Morning visits to Devrent Valley which has various types of fairy chimneys. Pasabaglari (Monk’s Valley) with some other types of fairy chimneys. Avanos Region, known for its pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. After lunch at local restaurant visits to Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose, and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches. Stop at the Citadel of Uchisar and Esentepe for the beautiful view of Cappadocia. You will also have a chance to take photos in these places. Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Cappadocia.

Transfer to Pamukkale Wake up, have a mouth-watering breakfast, and proceed with the check-out formalities. The representative will pick you up from the hotel at around 8:00 Am and transfer you to Pamukkale. Pamukkale is famous by the name “Cotton Castle” in Turkey, and it is also a remarkable site for visiting the ruins of the Roman-Greek city of Hierapolis. The tour to Pamukkale Hierapolis & Cotton Castle will start around 11:30 Am. Once you witness Pamukkale, you’ll know why it is called a cotton castle. As it is a white waterfall that has its source in the pools of thermal water located a bit higher up, the flow of highly calcite-laden water evaporates on the cliffs which led to the formation of travertines that resemble little cotton clouds. Take a brief break and have your lunch after which you continue with your tour. Now you’ll visit the neighbouring ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Witness the Sacred Pool which remains is one of the key highlights of the site. Entrance fees to the sacred pool are available at an additional cost. After exploring the highlights of Pamukkale, head back to the hotel. Proceed with the check-in formalities and take a rest. Overnight stay at the hotel in Pamukkale.

Transfer to Izmir. Explore Izmir In the morning after breakfast, check-out and be on your way to Izmir. After reaching, rest for a while. Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000-year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage, where it is believed the Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Overnight stay in Izmir.

Departure After breakfast transfer from your hotel to airport for final departure with good and cherishing memories of your vacation.