GRAND TURKEY |
Tour Duration: 08 Days/ 07 Nights |
(Istanbul-Canakkale-Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Konya-Cappadocia-Ankara-Bolu) |
Day 1: Arrival Istanbul / Canakkale.
Arrive in Istanbul. Meet and greet at the airport, transfer by land/ ferry to Canakkale.
Lunch in local Restaurant. At Canakkale, sightseeing tour will be the “Ancient site of troy,
and the Trojan House
Day 2: Canakkale / Kusadasi
After Breakfast, en-route to kusadasi, we will visit pergamon. Overnight at Kusadasi.
Day 3: Kusadasi / Selcuk / Pamukkale
After Breakfast, proceed to Selcuk. Visit to Ephesus one of the world’s finest archaeological sites,
where we visit the Arcadia way, the splendid façade of the Library of Celsius and see the amphitheatre,
which is still used for concerts. Virgin Mary’s stone cottage The place where Virgin Mary spend her last
days…. Overnight Pamukkale
Day 4: Pamukkale / Konya / Cappadocia
After Breakfast, Pamukkale visit Hierapolis, Cotton castle.Cotton Castle is a magical and
unique terraces and castles created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs.
This spectecular natural wonder is also in world heritage protection list of UNESCO.
Hierapolis The city was founded in 190 B.C. by Eumenes II, king of Pergamum. In the 2nd and
3rd centuries, it reached the height of its development as a Roman thermal bath center.
Travel to Cappadocia via Konya. Sultanhani caravanserai, which was built in 1299 by Sultan
Alaeddin. There are rooms for merchants and animals were stabled in a large vaulted hall.
Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 5: Cappadocia
Breakfast at the hotel. Full day Cappadocia tour. Underground city of Kaymakli where early
Christian dwellings extended downwards into the earth for at least 8 floors in a maze of
tunnels and rooms. Goreme Open air Museum a monastic complex of rock churches and chapels
covered with frescoes, is one of the best known sites in Turkey. And visit the
Cavusin Church, then picture stops will be given at the valley of the Birds and at the foot of
at the Uchisar Castle, Visit to the Avanos Village - a small town famous in pottery and
carpets. Overnight Cappadocia.
Day 6: Cappadocia / Ankara /Bolu
After breakfast, depart for Ankara, sightseeing in Ankara proceed to Bolu.
Ataturk Mausoleum (Anitkabir) – the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk
– The founder of Modern Turkey. Overnight Bolu.
Day 7: Bolu / Istanbul
After breakfast, drive to Istanbul. After lunch, proceed for half day city tour in Istanbul,
Visit to Hippodrome Square; The former center of sportive and political activities of
Constantinople where you will see also the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from
Delphi and Fountain of Willhelm II. Blue Mosque; famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarets.
Visit to Topkapı Palace; Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans from 15th to the 19th century.
visit St. Sophia, which has been a cathedral and a mosque, now is a magnificent
museum. Its mosaics, stained glass windows & decorated domes create an atmosphere of breath
taking beauty. If time permit finally visit to Grand Bazaar; In addition to its historical
importance,it’s a bazaar that will tempt with its rich collection of precious handmade
carpets, jewelers, leather and souvenirs. Dinner and overnight at Istanbul.
Day 8: Instanbul / Departure
After breakfast, Free & Easy. Departure transfer.
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