Arrive in Istanbul airport, and transfer you to the hotel. Enjoy time at lesiure.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Today you will have a full day tour of visiting St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace including; Imperial Treasury, gardens, Sultan’s kitchen, Sacred Relics.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. In the morning a visit to the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices coming from all over the world. Then, embark on a cruise by boat on Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents. After cruise drop off your hotel. Free time to explore city on your own.
Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast).
Early transfer to the airport to fly Ankara. First visit to a Museum full with an interesting exhibit of finds from the Anatolia's early occupants until the times of the Roman Empire. Next visit to the Mauseloum of Ataturk the founder of the Turkish Republic and a national hero. You will be driven to Cappadocia, the region hosts the amazing fairy chimneys, houses and underground cities that have been carved into the rock. Check into your hotel and overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast take enjoyable visits to Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, Avanos town, Kaymakli underground city, Goreme Open Air Museum and Uchisar castle.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch)
Drive to Konya to see the Mevlana Museum which shelters the tomb of Rumî, also known as Mevlana, a poet and mystic. Finally, arrive in Pamukkale, oldest spa center in the world. Enjoy the thermal pools and the spa in your hotel.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Visit Hierapolis, to see the large Roman necropolis, the Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, Cleopatra’s pool and travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you will take an enjoyable barefoot walk. After lunch, visit to the ancient city of Aphrodisias, is the City of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love, before being driven along the fertile Meander River valley which will bring you to Kusadasi, a popular port for the cruise ships. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Drive to Selcuk among the fruit trees and see the gigantic Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Then stroll in the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celcus Library and the Antique Theater. In the afternoon a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she lived her last years and the Basilica of St John. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Early departure for Bergama to see Asclepion of Galen, the Acropolis including the Altar of Zeus, the library of Athena, and the antique-theater. Then you will be driven to the North along the wonderful scenery of the Aegean Sea. A visit to Troy the legendary city of love, war and bravery. Arrive in Canakkale and enjoy the last dinner with your group.
(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
Across the Dardanelles (Hellespont) strait by ferry to reach Gallipoli Peninsula where thousands of soldiers were killed or wounded during the nine-month Gallipoli Campaign (1915-1916). After a brief visit to the battlefields and memorials, you will arrive in Istanbul. Time to say goodbye to your tour group and guide.
Check into your hotel for final stay. (Breakfast, Lunch).
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport according to your flight time. End of our services. (Breakfast).
ISTANBUL – Askoc Hotel, CAPPADOCIA – Heybe Hotel, PAMUKKALE – Tripolis Hotel, KUSADASI – Marina Hotel, CANAKKALE – Akol Hotel or similar
What’s Included: 10 Nights accommodation, domestic flights tickets in economy class, transportation by air-conditioned, nonsmoking and comfortable vehicles, services of qualified local tour guides, airport transfers, meals and entrance fees where indicated in the itinerary, local taxation and VAT.