Best of Turkey
Day 1 Istanbul / Kayseri / Cappadocia
Arrive in Kayseri airport, meet your guide the airport and fly to Kayseri. Arrive in Kayseri, proceed to Cappadocia and visit the valleys where animal-like natural formations like camels and fair chimneys are abundant. Drive on to Pasabagi in Zelve area where monks used to live in seclusion in rock cut rooms. Proceed to the pottery town of Avanos where Kizilirmak (Hallys), the longest river of Turkey, meanders leaving the red clay on its banks that has been the raw material of pottery for centuries. In the afternoon visit to Open Air Museum in Goreme to visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. Stop by Pigeon Valley near Uchisar. Shopping time for the well-known merits of the area. Overnight in Cappadocia .
Day 2 Cappadocia
Tour with 4kms hike through the Rose Valley with visits to the churches. Afterwards visit to the old Christian village of Cavusin then continue on to see the Kaymakli Underground City. You will also visit the Ortahisar natural rock castle. Overnight at hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 3 Cappadocia / Konya
Today, you will drive to Konya and arrive in Konya , you will transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Konya. Day 4 Konya / Antalya (B,D) Drive to Antalya to your hotel and spend the remainder day on your own. Overnight at hotel in Antalya.
Day 5 Antalya
Tour to the ancient ruins and cities of Antalya, which reflects the glorious age of classical era. Perge is the largest ancient settling of both Hellenistic and Roman Age, which possesses a Roman Bath, Colonnaded Street, Agora, Stadium, and Water Aqueduct. These structures are in good order and well protected after the excavation. Second visit to Aspendos may excite the history like clients, as this is the best preserved Roman Theatre in the World which is still in use. This 15.000 seated theatre hosts many concerts and competitions, during the Song Festival. The third impressive site is Side whose name meant "Pomegranate" in antiquity. Today, it is a pretty Resort Town with two sandy beaches, many shops along the ancient street as well as Theatre, Agpra, ancient harbor, archeological museum. This triangle historical tour ends at Manavgat Waterfalls with refreshment break at the edge of showering water drops. Return to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Antalya.
Day 6 Antalya
Free day and overnight at hotel in Antalya.
Day 7 Antalya / Pamukkale
Depart from the hotel and drive to Pamukkale. Arrive in Pamukkale, transfer to your hotel for check-in and relax. Overnight at hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 8 Pamukkale
Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery "Necropolis", the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre and the Museum. Return to your hotel. Overnight and dinner at hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 9 Pamukkale / Kusadasi
Deaprt from the hotel and drive to Kusadasi, arrive in Kusadasi, transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is on your own. Dinner and overnight at hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 10 Ephesus
Morning tour to Ephesus area with Artemis Temple, Ephesus Antique City (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; Virgin Mary’s House, where St. Mary is supposed to spend her last years together with St. John. Ephesus Museum. Return to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Day 11 Kusadasi Izmir / Istanbul
Transfer to Izmir airport for flight back Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel. Overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
Day 12 Istanbul
Today , meet your another private local tour guide , enjoy relaxing Bosphorus cruise. Cruise by ornate Ottoman palaces and grand villas... See the skyline touched with great rounded domes aside elegant minarets. Watch the city lights dancing across the waters from Europe to Asia, fusing reflections of golds, reds and oranges. Visit spice market – Second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand bazaar. Afternoon at leisure.Overnight at the hotel.
Day 13 Istanbul
After breakfast, depart for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district at the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum), built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD. This church is one of the marvels of world architecture. Its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. Next, visit the Blue Mosque, which owes its name to the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. Dating from the 17th century, it is the only imperial mosque with six minarets. Walk through the Hippodrome, the stadium of the ancient Byzantium, which held 100,000 spectators and featured objects from all corners of the empire. Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar, which was the commercial heart of the old city. Its 4,000 shops are full of treasures – including carpets and kilims, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays), you may indulge in a little shopping, Ottoman style. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 14 Departure Day
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight back home.