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Best of Turkey Tour (08 Days)
Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis,
Cappadocia
Run: Everyday
Note: All Turkey tour packages are modular and you can
use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries
to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect
holiday.
DAY 01 – Arrival in Istanbul
Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company
representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Overnight
in Istanbul.
DAY 02 – Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks
and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi
Palace Museum (Harem section excluded), Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local
restaurant, Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) and Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to
hotel and evening at leisure.
DAY 03 – Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Flight to Ephesus
In the morning join on a half day cruise on the Bosphorus which separates
the Asia and Europe. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar
and Rum Eli Fortress. The afternoon is then at leisure until transfer to
the Istanbul Ataturk Airport for the flight to Izmir then proceed to Selcuk
or Kusadasi.
DAY 04 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of
the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient
City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore
the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman
Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the
House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent
her last days. End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at
leisure.
DAY 05 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
Upon check-out from your hotel, your guide will arrange for you to be driven
inland to Pamukkale, well known for its Natural Hot Water Springs with legendary
healing properties. From here you will visit the travertines, and then onto
the ancient city of Hierapolis, which hosts one of the largest Necropolis
(with 1200 tombs) in Anatolia. At the end of today’s tour, you will be transferred
to local bus terminal to catch the overnight intercity coach to Cappadocia.
(Connect flights via Istanbul are alsoavailable if you would prefer to fly).
DAY 06 – North Cappadocia Tour with Goreme Museum
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting
the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi)
where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos
and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit
the numerous rock carved churches and monaseries. Depart for a panoramic
view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight
in Cappadocia.
DAY 07 – South Cappadocia Tour with Ihlara / Flight to Istanbul
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground
City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the
stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for
lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan
Caravanserai is included. At the end of the tour free at Goreme village
before transfer to the bus station for overnight coach back to Istanbul
with arrival early the following morning. (Direct flights also available
if preferred).
DAY 08 – Istanbul / Departure
If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend
package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to
Istanbul Airport for return international flight.