Classic Turkey Tour
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DAY 1: ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul, Turkey. You will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel 4* - Antusa Palace Hotel 4* - Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel 4* - Occidental Taksim 4* or Similar
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and go to the Hippodrome.
The Hippodrome was the social center of Constantinople, the 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 in 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 one significant symbol 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 administration 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, jewelry, Turkish delight, spices, and antique tiles. (Closed on Sunday)
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel 4* - Antusa Palace Hotel 4* - Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel 4* - Occidental Taksim 4* or Similar
DAY 3: EPHESUS
In the morning, you will be picked from your hotel and drive to the Istanbul Airport. And, you fly to Izmir. When you land in Izmir, you will be picked by our tour guide. The first place that you will visit is the ancient city of Ephesus.
Ephesus was an ancient port Greek city on the coast of Ionia and it was built in the 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 the 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 of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
House of the Virgin Mary, is located on the top of a mountain which is 9 km ahead of Ephesus. According to the common belief, it is the place that Mary, the mother of Jesus, has spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come to the area together with Saint John to spread Christianity.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Kusadasi and stay overnight.
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel 4* - Efe Boutique Hotel - Comfort Ada Class Hotel 4*
DAY 4: PAMUKKALE
After breakfast, we depart 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 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.
At the end of the tour, you will go to Kusadasi and stay overnight in Kusadasi.
Accommodation: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel 4* - Efe Boutique Hotel - Comfort Ada Class Hotel 4*
DAY 5: CAPPADOCIA
Early in the morning, you will be transferred to the Izmir Airport. And, you fly to Kayseri. When you land in Kayseri, you will meet with our tour guide and start your Cappadocia tour. The first place that you 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 has the 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 visitor's 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.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation: Dinler Hotel 5* - Perissia Hotel 5* - Dedeli Cave Hotel or Similar
DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by our tour guide. 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 Underground 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 the 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.
At the end of the tour, you will go back to the hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation: Dinler Hotel 5* - Perissia Hotel 5* - Dedeli Cave Hotel or Similar
DAY 7: ISTANBUL
In the morning, you will be transferred to the airport and fly back to Istanbul. You have a Bosphorus tour by boat and an amazing excursion between two continents; Europe and Asia through the Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.
Pierre Lotti is a hill with a beautiful panoramic view of the Golden Horn. There are also many cafes where you can sit and watch the amazing view while you are having your drink. Also, you have a cable car ride from the top of the hill to the Golden Horn.
Golden horn was the ancient harbor of Istanbul during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Today, it's surrounded by parks and promenades with ancient sites around it. At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel 4* - Antusa Palace Hotel 4* - Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel 4* - Occidental Taksim 4* or Similar
DAY 8: ISTANBUL
You have free time until your flight. You will be transferred to the Istanbul Airport and fly back to your home.
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You can watch how the traditional Turkish carpet weaving is done by using wool yarns naturally dyed with alizarines. Enjoying a glass of tea while listening to the hypnotic clatter of the hand weaving looms is a lovey experience. You can buy carpets to enrich the decoration of your home with a wonderfully colored, traditional Turkish art.