Day 1 : Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul



 

Day 2 : Istanbul Sightseeing Tour

Full day tour to visit the famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul

 

Day 3 : Bosphorous - Travel to Ephesus area

In the morning join on a half day cruise on the Bosphorous which seperates the East from West. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. The afternoon is then at leisure until transfer to the bus station
Travel on overnight bus from Istanbul to Kusadasi/Selcuk (Direct flights from Istanbul are also available if you prefer to use these instead of by overnight bus)

Day 4 : Full day Ephesus Tour

If by overnight bus, arrival early morning and after a short rest, depart on a full day tour 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. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. 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.
End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi

Day 5 : Aphrodisias - Pamukkale - Egirdir

Breakfast and check out before we depart to visit the natural formation of the travertens in Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis. Today we will also visit the fabulous ruins of Aphrodisias before travelling on to Lake Egirdir.
Overnight in Egirdir

 

Day 6 : Konya - Cappadocia

Breakfast and then depart for Cappadocia. Along the way we will stop in Konya to visit the Whirling Dervishes (Mevlana) Museum and break for lunch. Also included during the day is a stop at the Sultanhan Caravanserai, part of the old Silk Road.
Overnight in Cappadocia

 

Day 7 : Cappadocia Tour

Today a full day tour to explore some of the vast area of the Cappadocia region. Visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle
Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 8 : Cappadocia  - Return to Istanbul

Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included.
End of tour, some free time before transfer to the bus station for overnight travel back to Istanbul with arrival early the following morning. (Direct flights available)

Day 9 : Istanbul

If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight



 

Included in Package Rate

All required land transportation
Professional english guiding
All admission fees as per program
Lunch on full day tours
Accomodation with breakfast
Taxes and Handling Services
Airport/bus station transfers

  Price:

Adult ... GBP per person.