Cultural Turkey Tour

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	Tour Code: MTT-12
	Duration: 17 Day/16 Night
	Covers: Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Pergamum -
	Cappadocia - Mt. Nemrut - Troy
	Departures: everyday all year-round

tour itinerary

Day - 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will meet you at the airport, pick up and transfer to Sultanahmet Area to check-into Special Class Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 2 : Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (B-L)
After breakfast in your hotel, around 08:30 am our guide will pick you up from the reception of the hotel. Today's tour is Byzantine and Ottoman Relics. You will visit the following places, Haghia-Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace, Suleymaniye Mosque. 5:30pm tour ends. Back to hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 3 : Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour (B-L)
After breakfast in your hotel, around 08:30 am our guide will pick you up from the reception. Today's tour is Bosphorus and 2 Continents. You will visit the following places, Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), Bosphorus Cruise, Rumeli Fortres, Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Camlica Hill. 5:00 or 5:30 back to the hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 4 : Flight to Cappadocia / Cappadocia Tour 1 (B-L)
Today around 06:30am we will transfer you to Istanbul airport for flight to Kayseri airport (Cappadocia). 08:35am flight from Istanbul to Kayseri. 10:00am arrive in Kayseri and transfer to Special Class Cave Hotel. As soon as you arrive, we will depart for fully guided Cappadocia Tour 1. Starting the tour to 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 at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Back to hotel around 5:30pm and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day - 5 : Cappadocia Tour 2 (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for fully guided Cappadocia Tour 2. 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. Back to Cave hotel after the tour and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day - 6 : Departing to Mt. Nemrut (B-L-D)
Departure in the morning from Cappadocia. After passed Kayseri we will stop to visit the 13 th century Seljukian Caravanserai “Karatayhan”. The next stop will be in Pinarbasi for a short tea break then drive to Tekir for lunch. After lunch drive to Kahramanmaras. We will stop there and have the worldwide famous ice-cream in a local cafe then drive to KAHTA. Arrival, check in to hotel, relaxing for a while then we will drive to Atatürk Dam’s lake for dinner. After dinner drive back to the hotel and overnight in 3 star hotel. Overnight in Adiyaman.

Day - 7 : Mt. Nemrut - Sanliurfa (B-L-D)
Very early departure to drive up to Mt.Nemrut. After get off the minibuses 25 minutes climbing on foot to the top where we will watch the beautiful sunrise between the colossal size statues and heads of the Kings and Gods. After sunrized visit the ruins of Nemrut and free time to walk around then drive back to Kahta using different road to see the ruins of ARSEMIA, Roman bridge of CENDERE and tümülüs tomb of KARAKUS. Arrival in Kahta, breakfast and relaxing then drive to Sanliurfa and on the way we will stop to see ATATÜRK DAM which is the biggest Dam in MiddleEast. Arrival in Sanliurfa, check in to hotel and have lunch in a local restaurants which is famous with its Kababs. After lunch visit the oriental old covered bazaar,Abraham’s Cave and the pools of holy carp surrounding it then drive to HARRAN a village of spellbinding mud-brick beehive houses mentioned in the book of Genesis where Abraham spend last years of his life. Visit the ruins of Harran including city walls ,oldest Islamic university and the castle dated to 8th century.Then free time to walk around in Harran village and drive back to the hotel, dinner and overnight in Sanliurfa.

Day - 8 : Back to Cappadocia (B-L)
Departure from Sanliurfa after breakfast, next stop will be Birecik which is famous with its Bald-Ibis (Kelaynak) birds. We will visit the breeding farm then drive back to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia late afternoon,and check-into same cave hotel to rest. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day - 9 : Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi (B)
Today after breakfast we will transfer you to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 08:30 am. Flight leaves at 10:55 am. Please note that all domestic flights have to pass by Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul at 12:15 pm. From Istanbul to Izmir airport your flight leaves at 3:00 pm. You will arrive in Izmir airport at 4:00 pm. We will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to 4 star hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day - 10 : Ephesus Tour (B-L)
Today after breakfast departing for fully guided Ephesus Tour, visiting Temple of Artemis, Ephesus Ruins (Theatre, Celsius Library, Agora, Odeon, Domitianus Temple, Trajan Fountain, Roman Latrine). Lunch and visit St. John, Museum or House of Virgin Mary. Back to hotel around 6:00pm and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day - 11 : Pamukkale (Hierapolis) Tour (B-L)
After breakfast, you will be departing for fully guided Pamukkale tour to visit the ancient city of Hierapolis . The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Bazilica and calcium cliffs, after Lunch Red Spring. Swimming in Kleopatra Thermal Pool (not included tour prices). After the tour return to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day - 12 : Pergamum Tour / Overnight bus to Troy (B-L)
After breakfast, departing for fully guided Pergamum tour. Visiting to Aesculapium, ancient medical center built in the name of Aesculapis, "God of Medicine". Lunch in a local restaurant. After lunch continue to Pergamum Acropolis. Visit Athena and Trojan Temples, Temple of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Gymnasium of Youth, Odeon, Library, Agora, Great Theatre and Roman Bath. Tour ends around 05:30pm. Tonight you will have am overnight bus to Canakkale City (6-7 hours).

Day - 13 : Troy Tour (B)
Arrive early at Canakkale bus station, we will pick you up and transfer you to 4 star hotel. After rest a little you you will depart for 3 hours Troy Tour. After the tour back to Canakkale city and overnight here.

Day - 14 : Early bus ride to Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the bus station. You will have an early bus ride back to Istanbul. Journey will take only 5 hours. Arrival in Istanbul around 2:00 or 3:00pm. Pick up from the bus station and transfer to hotel in Sultanahmet. Free afternoon. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 15 : Princess Island Tour (B-L)
After breakfast in your hotel, 08:30 am pick up and the tour follows; Cruise in Marmara Sea to Princess Islands: Stop at Büyükada, the popular summer resort with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine Princes. Tour of the island with horse-drawn carriages before lunch at a fish restaurant. Evening return to Istanbul and transfer to hotels. Also visioned during the tour: Topkapi Palace, Leander's Tower, Uskudar from the sea. 6:00 pm back to hotel and overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 16 : Free day in Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, you will have your entire day to discover lovely Istanbul on your own. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day - 17: Transfer to Airport (B)
According your flight schedule you will be transfered to the Istanbul International Airport.Goodbye!

Legend: B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner

Same tour is also available by plane.
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