About The Tour

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Istanbul’s history encompasses three major civilizations of the ancient world: Roman, Greek, and Byzantine, plus the johnny-come-lately Ottoman Empire. And, all that history is visible on almost every street corner with modern buildings built on top of ancient ruins and remnants of ancient walls lining today’s streets. The Bosporus, a waterway famed in the ancient world, provides the backdrop to all that makes Istanbul Istanbul–exotic, Eastern, and yet Western, a magical skyline.

Cappadocia’s landscape is hard to describe in physical terms. It’s often been described as a moonscape, so unusual with its conical rock outcrops, called fairy chimneys. It is also home to churches and chapels carved into the rocks, many decorated with extraordinary frescoes, and extensive underground cities, built to protect the early Christian inhabitants from invaders.

Ephesus is one of the Western world’s finest examples of a classical ancient city. Originally a Greek city, built-in 1000BC, it became a center for the worship of Cybele, the Anatolian Mother Goddess. The ruins of today date from the 4th century BC and the city was founded by Lysimachus, successor to Alexander the Great. However, it was under the Romans that Ephesus became a major port on the Aegean. Ephesus played an important role in the spread of Christianity, as two great Councils of the early church were held here, in AD 431 and 449.

Pamukkale, famous for its healing thermal mineral waters, and beautiful snow-white petrified pools and waterfalls; a walk among the ruins of Hieropolis, now famous for its well preserved Necropolis.

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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Day
Arrive at Istanbul airport. Meet our representative and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Free day at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 08:30 AM for your Istanbul Old City tour. Today we will visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. After lunch, we will explore Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 08:30 AM for your morning Bosphorus Cruise. Enjoy the magnificent view of Istanbul’s landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy, Bebek, Arnavutkoy, Bosphorus Bridge, etc. After the cruise, the tour continues with a visit to Dolmabahce Palace and one of the most famous bazaars in Istanbul, namely the Spice Bazaar. This spice heaven is great for spice lovers and those who are looking for local delicacies. Free afternoon at your own leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4: Istanbul–Cappadocia (B)
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby after breakfast and travel to the airport. Fly to Kayseri, meet your driver at the Kayseri airport and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 5: Cappadocia Underground City Tour (B, L)
Optional hot-air balloon tour before breakfast. After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 09:00 AM for your Cappadocia Underground City Tour. First, we will visit Red valley to explore its famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley. We’ll visit Cavusin village, famous for its houses and churches of Christian clergymen. After lunch, we’ll drive to Pigeon Valley and we’ll visit the Kaymakli underground city where early Christians lived in fear of invaders. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6: Cappadocia Regional Tour (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, we’ll depart at approximately 09:00 AM to visit the sights and unique geographical landscape of Cappadocia, including the Devrent valley and its fairy-chimneys; Pasabag (Monk’s valley) and its mushroom-shaped pinnacles; Avanos, a center of terra-cotta art, for a pottery demonstration and lunch. After lunch, we will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum with its rock-cut churches that date back hundreds of years, many filled with excellent examples of Byzantine art. Our last stop is a visit to the Uchisar rock castle for a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. End of the tour, you will transfer to Kayseri airport. Fly to Izmir, meet your driver at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 7: Pamukkale Tour (B, L)
After breakfast at your hotel, you will depart for Pamukkale with your driver and guide. Pamukkale or the Cotton Castle is famous for its healing thermal mineral waters, and beautiful snow-white petrified waterfalls. After lunch in Pamukkale, you’ll visit Hierapolis, the ancient city known for its magnificently preserved Necropolis. You will see the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Devil’s Hole, and the Theatre. Swimming in the therapeutic bath in a hotel pool’s hot mineral waters is possible year-round. After your tour of Pamukkale return back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 8: Kusadasi (Ephesus) Tour (B, L)
Meet your driver and guide at the hotel lobby and depart for the tour. Ephesus, an important city of the ancient world. You’ll visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana), one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, the House of Virgin Mary, where many believe she spent the last years of her life, and Isa Bey Mosque, an impressive mosque from the 14th century in Selcuk. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 9: Departure Day (B)
Meet your driver at the hotel lobby and transfer to the airport. Fly to Istanbul and catch your international flight.

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