Itinerary

1. DAY 1 :ISTANBUL ARRIVAL

   Welcome to Istanbul-Turkey. You arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer you to your hotel and you stay overnight in Istanbul.(55 km)

2. DAY 2 : ISTANBUL TOUR & FLY TO IZMIR

   After breakfast at 9 am  you will be picked up by our guide and visit   visit Rustem Pasa Mosque  was built between 1550-1561 by Rüstem Pasha, a Grand Vizier and son-in-law of sultan Süleyman the Magnificent. Its architect was Sinan, the great imperial architect who also built Suleyman's Mosque nearby.The Rüstem Pasha mosque is one of the most exquisite Ottoman mosques in Istanbul, despite its small size. When you enter inside after taking the shoes off, you'll be amazed by the vivid colors and floral or geometrical designs of the valuable Iznik tiles (over 2.300 pieces), which some of them were stolen during the centuries then you go to visit Spicy Bazaar that you can buy delightful and lovely presents for your family and mates.

    After lunch  you have Bosphorus tour by shared   boat and you see Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, and Rumeli Fortress.

   End of the tour fly to Izmir then will be transferred to the hotel in Kusadasi.(80 km)

   Stay overnight in Kusadasi

   MEALS : BREAKFAST

3. DAY 3 : PAMUKKALE TOUR

   After breakfast will depart to  Pamukkaleat 8.00 am .Pamukkale is in Aegean Turkey and it is also called the “Cotton Castle”, because of the white cotton appearance of the mineral bath spas that abound the province, which is rich in calcium. Known as a “spa town” since the Roman era, tourists travel to Pamukkale to relax in warm, soothing and therapeutic waters in the myriad spas. Hierapolis or “Holy City” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. What makes Hierapolis different from most places on Earth is that it is not built on land, neither on water, but on limestone deposits above the mineral springs in the area. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the ruins that are littered all over the city, including the necropolis that houses the sarcophagi of important ancient figures like Marcus Aurelius.

   End of the tour transfer to back to Kusadasi

   Stay overnight in Kusadasi

   MEALS : BREAKFAST-LUNCH

4. DAY 4 : EPHESUS TOUR & FLY TO CAPPADOCIA

   After breakfast meet with guide and driver then reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, which was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know that Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

   Temple of Artemis, is located near Ephesus and was built in 6th century. It was one the seven wonders of the world.

   The House of Virgin Mary, is located top of the Ephesus and 9 kms far away. The places where Virgin Mary has spent her last days and the Shrine of Virgin Mary pleasures wonderful atmosphere latent in the green.

   End of the tour transfer to Izmir Airport then fly to Kyaseri ,meet with driver then will be dropped off the hotel in Cappadocia.

   Stay overnight in Cappadocia

   MEALS : BREAKFAST-LUNCH

5. DAY 5 : CAPPADOCIA

   Early Morning Hot Air Balloon Option After breakfast you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel and visit ;Goreme Open Air Museum which is a member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five

   Byzantine Orthodox churches. After, we visit Uchisar Castle(outside) which has many rooms

   shallowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels, and

   passages.

   After the lunch break, we visit Avanos (Pottery) and have demonstration.

   The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape.

   At the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and you stay overnight in

   Cappadocia.

   MEALS : BREAKFAST-LUNCH

6. DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA & FLY TO ISTANBUL

   After breakfast you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. After, we visit Ortahisar Castle(outside) similar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.

   After having time for lunch, we visit Underground City where early

   Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back, we visit Panoramic Pigeon

   Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize

   the vineyards.

   Transfer to Kayseri Airport then fly Istanbul Airport ,meet with driver then will be dropped off the hotel in Istanbul

   Stay overnight in

    Istanbul

   MEALS : BREAKFAST-LUNCH

7. DAY 7 : ISTANBUL WALKING TOUR

   At 9 am our guide pick you up and Let’s start to explore Istanbul. The first The first visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sports activities in Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine.

   Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Hagia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcomed both local and foreign visitors.

   Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Also, it was built with unique 6 minarets.

   Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administration and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury´s sacred Islamic relics, palace kitchens, and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

   Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewelry, Turkish delight, gold, antique tiles, etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

   At the end of the tour, you go back to the hotel and you stay overnight in Istanbul.

   MEALS : BREAKFAST-

8. DAY 8 : ISTANBUL HOTEL TO AIRPORT TRANSFER

   Depends on your flight , you will be picked up from hotel and transfer to the Istanbul

   Airport