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Turkey Travel Package-08:
Istanbul, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia
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Day 01 Arrival in ıstanbul
On your arrival, we will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel. After a short briefing about your tour you will have the afternoon free to rest or explore Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02 Istanbul City Tour
Meet in hotel lobby to depart on a group full day Istanbul City Tour to visit isit the Blue Mosque, the St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. After the tour, return to hotel with the evening then at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 03 Bosphrous Cruise Tour / Flight to Izmir
Depart from the hotel for a mornings cruise on the Bosphorous which seperates the East from West. During the cruise we will visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. At end of the cruise, transfer on to Istanbul Airport for the flight to Izmir. With your arrival to Izmir, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
Day 04 Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Todays sightseeing tour will take you 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. 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.
Day 05 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour / Bus to Antalya
Check-out and start your journey by heading inland to Aphrodisias, which has been sacred to the Mother Goddess since 5800 B.C. After sightseeing at the Temple of Aphrodite, the monumental Tetra Pylon Gateway, ancient Gladiator Stadium and Archaeological Museum, you will travel for an hour inland to visit Hierapolis and Pamukkale. Here, you will see the blisteringly white terraced pools of Pamukkale's hot springs, the result of thousands of years of deposits by the calcium rich hot springs and also visit the Ancient city of Hierapolis, a World Heritage Site. Travel to Antalya with intercity coach with arrival early evening and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 06 Antalya Region Tour
Today you have the chance to explore Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylia and the Aspendos Theatre one of the best preserved theatres in the world with seating for 15,000. Still used today, the theater alleries, stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architects success. The days tour includes a visit to Kursunlu Waterfalls.
Day 07 Day coach travel to Cappadocia
Check out and transfer to the bus station for travel by day intercity coach to Cappadocia arrival with early evening and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Note: If you prefer to fly, flights would go via Istanbul)
Day 08 Goreme Musuem & Fairy Chimneys Tour
Depart on the full day tour to visit Devrent Valley and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos then on to Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. The churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views.
Day 09 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul
Check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Kaymakli Underground City which was built as a defence and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle. At the end of tour, transfer on to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 10 Departure Transfer
Check out and as per your flight time transfer to Istanbul Airport.
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| Please take note of the following |
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* This programme is also available as Istanbul-Cappadocia-Antalya-Pamukkale-Aphrodisias-Ephesus, ending in Kusadasi if you wish to travel on to Greece.
What’s NOT included:
* International flights and personal travel insurance, any other expenses not noted in the below included section or airport tax, visa for Turkey, any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels, items of a personal nature, hotel extras (minibar, telephone/internet usage, laundry, etc), drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast) and medical services.
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| What's Included |
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* Hotel accomodations in choice of preferred class
* All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis
* Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Izmir / Cappadocia to Istanbul)
* Intercity coach ticket (Pamukkale to Antalya / Antalya to Cappadocia)
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary
* Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees
* Local taxes and handling services
* Tour Package Service Insurance
PACKAGE RATE: Please use the ENQUIRY/RESERVATION FORM to receive a quote on the above travel itinerary regarding your travel dates and preferred class of hotel accommodation (3*/4*/5*/Special Class)
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