ITINERARY
Day 01 Fri: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 02 Sat: Istanbul Full Day
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia (exterior only), Blue Mosque
and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in
Istanbul.(B)
Day 03 Sun: Istanbul- Ankara - Cappadocia
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its
Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of
Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we
will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 04 Mon: Cappadocia Full Day
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in
Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in
Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Lunch in a cave rest. to taste famous Pottery
Kebap. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history
behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.
Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner is avaliable tonight. Overnight stay
in Cappadocia. (BL)
Day 05 Tue: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece
Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of
Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 06 Wed: Pamukkale - Izmir
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard
and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of
Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world'' then continue to Izmir for
overnight stay. (BD)
Day 07 Thu: Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library,
theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme.
Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the
most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the
village. Return to Izmir for overnight stay. (BLD)
Day 08 Fri: Transfer to Kusadasi or Izmir
Transfer to either Kusadasi port for the ferry to Samos or Izmir airport. (B)