DAY 01 (LD) Istanbul Canakkale
Welcome to Istanbul! We commence with sightseeing in Istanbul, covering the following: Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), a 16th century’s religious center and the only mosque in Istanbul with 6 minarets. Visit St. Sophia (Hagia Sophia), at one time a cathedral and a mosque, a now a magnificent museum. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Next, visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, it is a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. Today, a ferry ride cross Marmara Sea and overnight in Canakkale
DAY 02 (BLD) Canakkale – Kusadasi:
Drive to the ancient city of Troy. We will visit this ancient city and the infamous wooden horse. Then drive to the ancient roman city of Pergamon, famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace. In addition, admire the ancient hospital, Asklepion from Pergamon. Along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean Sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish islands. After lunch, drive to Kusadasi. If time permits, we may stop over at a Turkish Delight and Apple Tea Outlet in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. Later, Proceed to Selcuk Village and overnight in Kusadasi
DAY 03 (BLD)Kusadasi – Pamukkale:
After breakfast, set off for Selcuk and explore Ephesus, one of the world’s most outstanding archaeological sites. You will find awesome structures such as the Library of Celsius, Hadrian Temple, Marble Street and Agora. Ephesus is also one of the 7 Churches of Revelation and holds the House of Virgin Mary. Virgin Mary and St John were said to have lived in Ephesus and died there. After lunch, visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - Artemis Temple. Continue to Pamukkale and visit the ruins Ancient City of Hierapolis and explore Cotton Castle, a World Heritage site, made of fascinating white terraces and pools created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing down the mountain. Overnight in Pamukkale
DAY 04 (BLD) Pamukkale – Cappadocia:
Today, travel to Konya. Visit a 700 year old ancient caravanserai (a ‘hotel’ for ancient traders and travelers on silk road). Next, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. To him and to his disciples all religions are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and Christian alike, his peaceful and tolerant teaching has appealed to men of all sects and creeds. Continue to Capaddocia. Overnight in Cappadocia
DAY 05 (BLD) Cappadocia:
Today, be enchanted by the Underground City of Kaymakli, once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next, get the rare chance to experience the beauty and work of Turkey’s handmade crafts through a Turkish carpet weaving course. Following this, a visit to the Pigeon Valley and the fascinating frescoed rock churches and chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view Turkish semi-precious Turkish turquoise (the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodica
DAY 06 (BLD) Cappadocia – Ankara:
This morning, drive pass picturesque Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara – capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum and Museum, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was regarded as the father of modern Turkey. The mausoleum features a mix of different architectural styles from various Anatolian civilizations museum. Overnight in Ankarachapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view Turkish semi-precious Turkish turquoise (the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodica
DAY 07 (BLD) Istanbul:
After breakfast in Ankara hotel drive to Istanbul and start the Istanbul full day city tour covers with following places; Dolmabahce Palace, second imperial palace in Istanbul after Topkapi palace after 18C. Next continue to visit Water Cistern Underground Cistern. Next, view the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consists 3 monumental columns and a fountain. Overnight in Istanbulhtml> chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view Turkish semi-precious Turkish turquoise (the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodica
DAY 08 (BLD) Istanbul – Departure:
After breakfast, we will have daily Istanbul Island tour. There are 12 island located at Sea of Marmara, named under Prince Islands. We will Visit Buyuk Ada (Buyuk Ada), you will have chance to have taken a horse carriage tour around the island. Our lunch will be at local sea food restaurant at Buyuk Ada. After finish our tour in island we will return back to our city of Istanbul, Next, visit the 500 year-old Grand Bazaar, which has more than 4000 shops selling local products handicrafts after shopping transfer to airport and flight back home…nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view Turkish semi-precious Turkish turquoise (the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight in Cappodica
