Turkey Extravaganza

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. Overnight in Istanbul.

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 Antalya After breakfast, transfer to Antalya. Transfer to hotel. Rest of the day is for leisure. Overnight in Antalya.

Explore Antalya Breakfast at the hotel. Full day to discover ancient Hellenistic and Roman treasures, including the unspoiled ruins of Perge. The magnificently preserved 15,000 person theater of Aspendos and Kursunlu Waterfalls. Dinner and overnight at Hotel / Antalya.

Transfer to Kusadasi In the morning, after the breakfast be on your way to kusadasi. Arrival in kusadasi. Rest of the day at leisure. Dinner and overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Excursion to Ephesus The driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you on a tour to Ephesus. Visit various ancient attractions like the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, Roman baths, and more. Post sightseeing, get transferred to the quaint village of Sirince having cobble-stone streets & houses of Anatolian Greek architecture. There, you can also learn the art of making fruit wine. Later, get dropped back to your hotel for overnight stay in Kusadasi.

Transfer to Pamukkale Early breakfast at Hotel. Today early in the morning, departure for Pamukkale. “Hierapolis” Travertine Terraces, travelling via Denizli. Arrival at Pamukkale. Even if nothing but the foundations of one of the Wonders of the World can now be seen: the natural wonder of the calcified waterfalls of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) compensates for this. Thermal spring waters, laden with calcium carbonate running off the plateau’s edge, have formed this sparkling white petrified cascade of basins ringed by stalagmites. The thermal waters have been used since Roman times for their therapeutic powers, and behind the waterfalls lie the ruins of the Roman City of “Hierapolis”. You will have the opportunity of not only swimming in the famous thermal springs of Pamukkale, but also visiting the remarkable Roman Theatre and the impressive largest antique graveyard of Asia Minor. After that, back to hotel for an overnight stay in Pamukkale.

Transfer to Bodrum Upon arrival in Bodrum you will be transferred to the hotel. At the hotel after the check in you will have time to rest and free time at leisure on your own. Overnight Bodrum.

Bodrum Tour Breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide to starting a tour of Bodrum. Today we will visit Bodrum Castle which was built by the Knights of Rhodes in honour of St.Peter. The next visit onto the Mausoleum of Halicarnassus, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, which was constructed as a funeral monument by Artemisia, Queen of Caria, after the death of her brother and husband Mausolos. It is here that the word 'Mausoleum' comes from. Lastly, we visit the Antique Theatre which is situated on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. Overnight in Bodrum.

Departure After breakfast transfer from your hotel to the Airport for final departure with good and unforgettable memories of your vacation.