FLYING CARPET (9 DAYS 8 NIGHTS)
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Tour Details
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Tour Description
DAY
1: ISTANBUL
Welcome to
Istanbul, Turkey. You will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in
Istanbul.
DAY 2:
ISTANBUL
In the
morning, you will be picked from your hotel and go to the Hippodrome.
The Hippodrome, was the social centre of Constantinople, capital of the Byzantine Empire. And it was a public arena mainly used for chariot races. It was also home to gladiatorial games, ceremonies and celebrations. Hippodrome functioned all in Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman periods. The Hippodrome is known for its four monuments; Serpent Column, Obelisk of Theodosius, Walled Obelisk and Statues of Porphyrios.
Hagia Sophia Museum, is the most important
Byzantine structure and one of the world’s great monuments. It was built at
Constantinople in the 6th century. It is the former Christian cathedral, later an Ottoman mosque and now a museum. Now, it is
welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)
Blue Mosque, also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque, was constructed in the 17th century. It is one of the most important works of Ottoman history and sone ignificant symbols of Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. (Closed on Friday)
Topkapi Palace, was the political center of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centuries. It was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. It is now a museum that exhibits the imperial collections of the Ottoman Empire. (Closed on Tuesday)
Grand Bazaar, is one of the largest and
oldest covered markets in the world which has lots of shopping
opportunities with its carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, spices and
antique tiles.
(Closed on Sunday)
In the end of the tour, you go to the Istanbul Airport and fly to
Cappadocia. You stay overnight.
DAY 3:CAPPADOCIA
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel. And, the first place
that you will visit is Goreme Open-Air Museum.
Goreme
Open-Air Museum, is an enchanting open-air museum and an example of the cultural
heritage of humanity. Fairy chimneys seem
mysterious and cities that extend many meters deep into the earth are all
enveloped in an atmosphere that is ethereal and unworldly.
Uchisar Castle, is situated at the highest point in Cappadocia. There
are many rooms connected to each other via stairs, tunnels and narrow passages.
It also have most magnificent panoramic view of the magical fairy chimneys and
towns.
Pasabag (Monks Valley), contains some of the most striking fairy
chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. In ancient times,
the hermits of Cappadocia have distanced themselves from the world in this
place.
Avanos (Pottery), is famous for the pottery, silk, wool
and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This
magnificent place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both
natural and human-made masterpieces today.
Devrent Valley, is also known as the Pink Valley or Imaginary Valley.
Unlike other valleys, it was never inhabited. It is famous for its lunar
landscape. The fairy chimneys are strange with their look. They have many
different shapes like human figures and animals.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay
overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour
guide. And, the first
place that you will visit is Cavusin Village.
Cavusin
Village, is an old Greek village in Cappadocia. There is a 5th century church of Saint John the Baptist,
situated in the old village part.
Ortahisar Castle, offers an amazing panorama over the fairy
chimneys. It is one of the best viewpoints in Cappadocia.
Kaymakli
Underground City, is the widest underground city, while the deepest one is
Derinkuyu Ungerground City. Miraculously well protected and maintained
structure is a member of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Pigeon
Valley, is one of the best spots for walking in
Cappadocia Region. Pigeons had been used for food and fertilizing the
inefficient soil in this region. Their rocky homes can still be found
throughout the region.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport and fly
to Izmir. You stay overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 5: PERGAMON
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to
Pergamon. Pergamon, was a rich and powerful ancient
Greek city. It is listed by UNESCO as World
Heritage Site. It was also one of the Seven Churches of Revelation. In
Pergamon, you will visit Pergamon Altar, Acrapolis, Great Theatre, Red Basilica
and Asclepion.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to
Kusadasi and stay overnight.
DAY 6: EPHESUS
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and drive
to Ephesus.
Ephesus, was
an ancient port Greek city on the coast of Inonia and it was built in 10th
century. It was one of the most important Greek
cities and the most important trading center in the Mediterranean region.
It
contains such grand public buildings as the impressive Library of Celsus, the theatre, and Temple of Artemis.
Temple of
Artemis, also known as the Temple of Diana was a Greek Temple dedicated to the
goddess of Artemis. The great temple was built about 550 BCE and it was one the
seven wonders of the ancient world.
House of the
Virgin Mary, is located on the top of a mountain which is 9 kms ahead of
Ephesus. According to the common belief,
it is the place that Mary, the mother of Jesus, have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint
John to spread Christianity.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadasi and
stay overnight.
DAY 7: PAMUKKALE
In the
morning, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to Pamukkale.
Pamukkale, meaning "cotton castle"
in Turkish,
is a natural site in Denizli Turkey.
The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing water and it has
been drawing the attention with its thermal springs since the time of classical
antiquity. It is also listed as a World Heritage Sides by UNESCO.
Hierapolis, was an ancient Greek city located on hot springs. The hot springs have been used as a spa since the 2nd
century BC. There are also deep niches in the inner section, including the
bath, library, and gymnasium.
In the end of the tour, you will be transferred back to Kusadasi and
stay overnight.
DAY 8:
ISTANBUL
You will be
transferred to the Izmir Airport and fly to Istanbul. Then, you will be
transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 9:
ISTANBUL
You have
free time untill your flight. You will be
transferred to the Istanbul Airport and fly back to your home.