Idea : This tour features the highlights of Turkey: the romantic city of
Istanbul, the caves of Cappadocia, the impressive ruins of Ephesus
and Aphrodisias, and the white mineral pools of Pamukkale. Begin in
Istanbul. Stay at the Hotel, a historic building steps from the
city's main attractions. During flexible touring with guide, visit
sights such as the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and
the beautiful tiles in its Harem, ancient underground cisterns, and
Istanbul's Spice Market. Take a cruise on the Bosphorus, the
waterway separating old Istanbul from new, Europe from Asia. During
free time, shop for carpets and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and
antiques at the Grand Bazaar.
Next, fly inland to Cappadocia to view ancient frescoes and
cave dwellings, and climb through the narrow corridors of vast
subterranean cities. In Turkey's capital, Ankara, see the colorful
homes in the old quarter, visit the Ataturk Mausoleum and the
acclaimed Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Continue to Izmir to
explore nearby Greek and Roman ruins in Aphrodisias and Ephesus, the
former terminus of the Royal Road to Babylon. Spend another day
visiting the mineral pools and ruins in the ancient thermal spa of
Pamukkale. The tour concludes with two more nights in Istanbul in a
room with a view of the Bosphorus. Day 1 Arrive
Istanbul
Arrival transfer to hotel for three-night stay. Afternoon private
Istanbul tour
Please check our istanbul tours ( optional )
Day 2 Istanbul
Full-day Istanbul tour
Day 3 Istanbul
Full-day Istanbul tour, including Bosphorus cruise
Day 4 Istanbul - Cappadocia
Transfer and flight to Cappadocia. Afternoon touring underground
cities and caves
Day 5 Cappadocia
Continue touring in Cappadocia
Day 6 Cappadocia - Ankara - Izmir
Drive to Ankara for city tour. Fly to Izmir for two night stay
Day 7 Izmir & Ephesus
Full-day Ephesus tour
Day 8 Izmir - Pamukkale - Istanbul
Full-day Pamukkale and Aphrodisias tour. Transfer and flight to
Istanbul for two-night stay
Day 9 Istanbul
Half-day city touring. Afternoon at leisure
Day 10 Depart Turkey
Airport transfer
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