BEST OF TURKEY IN 20 DAYS

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Tour Detail
DAY 01 Arival to Istanbul (Meal: None)
XX:XX Upon arrival in Istanbul, the city of two continents, you during your transfer to the hotel 
Overnight stay at Hotel


DAY 02 Historical Istanbul Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
08:30 Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient ByzantineHippodrome 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. Just before lunch break, you will Visit Caferaga Medress. After lunch, you will visit the Topkapi Palace, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Day tour will finish with the visit of Grand Bazaar. After the tour, you wil make your way back to hotel.
Overnight stay Istanbul Hotel


DAY 03 Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
08:30 Meet your guide at hotel lobby for a short drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest
spice bazaars since 1665. Soon after, you will visit the Rustem Pasha Mosque. Then we embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch break, day tour will continue with driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge & head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which offers 360° panoramic views ofIstanbul overlooking the Sea of Marmara. Driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge, we visit Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & eight Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the last six Sultans. 
Overnight stay at Istanbul Hotel


DAY 04 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Region Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
05:30 After breakfast & check-out, you will be transferred toIstanbul Ataturk Airport
07:00 Departure on domestic flight to Izmir 
08:05 On your arrival to Izmir Airport, you will be greeted and transferred to Ephesus to meet the other participants of the tour.
09:30 Proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus, the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world. Here you will see the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, famous Roman Baths, the Grand Theatre & Marble Street. Then you will visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. After lunch break at local restaurant, day tour will proceed with a visit to the House ofVirgin Mary & Ephesus Archaeological Museum. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel & evening at leisure.
Overnight stay at Kusadasi Hotel


DAY 05 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
08:30 Early this morning check-out and you will be driven to Hierapolis meaning "sacred city’’, famous for its hot springs. The calcium waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumble down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Bring swimwear as you may have time to swim in the Antique Pool (extra fee applies.) Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis. 
Overight stay at Pamukkale Hotel


DAY 06 Drive to Cappadocia via Konya (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast & check-out, we will drive with public bus to Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Turks in the 13th century and home of theMevlana Museum is also known for its theological school of whirling dervishes. After the sightseeing tour of Konya, we will proceed toCappadocia with early evening arrival. This evening will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel. 
Overnight stay at Cappadocia Hotel


DAY 07 North Cappadocia Region Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour
In the morning section of the tour, you will visit Three Beauties,Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos Village & Old Streets, Kizilirmak River, and join a Discovery Series “Art of Pottery in Asia Minor” event. After lunch break at local restaurant, you will join for a trekking at Red Valley which will take around 1hr and day tour will conclude with the visits of Cavusin & Goreme Open Air Museum. Tonight will offer you the wonderful opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel.
Overnight stay at Cappadocia Hotel


DAY 08 South Cappadocia Region Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
On your second day in Cappadocia region, you will visit Mustafa Pasa Village, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle & Village, Piegon Valley, Uchisar Castle (no interior visit) & Esentepe View Point. Lunch will be served at local restaurant at Ortahisar Village. On this days Discovery Series you will join “Art of Turkish Carpets” event at the end of the tour. After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel. 
Overnight in Cappadocia 
18:00 After the tour, you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport
19:30 Departure on domestic flight to Istanbul
21:00 On your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Overnight stay at Cappadocia Hotel


DAY 09 Istanbul / Departure (Meal: Breakfast)
XX:XX After checked-out from your hotel we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul Airport.