ISTANBUL
.
ANKARA
.
CAPPADOCIA.
KONYA
. PAMUKKALE
.
ANTALYA
.
APHRODISIAS
.EPHESUS
.
PERGAMON
.
TROY
.
CANAKKALE
.
ISTANBUL
DAY 1
ARRIVAL
Arrival in
Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 2
ISTANBUL
Visit of Sultan Ahmet, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi
Museum, overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3
ISTANBUL ANKARA
Istanbul
Ankara by Bus, visit of Ankara Castle. Overnight in
Ankara.
DAY 4
ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
You
will arrive early morning in Ankara and the tour starts
with the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, which is
located in a restored bazaar. The museum has the most
unique and priceless collection of artifacts dating back
to the prehistoric era. Then we will continue with the
mausoleum of Ataturk, which serves as a tribute to the
founder of modern Turkey. We will then begin our drive
to Cappadocia. Overnight in hotel.
DAY 5
CAPPADOCIA
Today we explore Cappadocia with the underground
city of Kaymakli and the natural citadel of Uchisar.
We will then visit the Goreme Valley and the Open
Air Museum featuring ancient churches with colorful
frescoes, which are hewn from the rock. The next
stop is Pasabagi Valley, with its vineyards,
volcanic cones and monk's dwellings. We will then
visit the famous pottery center of Avanos.
DAY
6
CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - PAMUKKALE
We
will depart early in the morning for Konya,
visiting the 13th century Seljuk caravanserai of
Sultanhan. The next stop will be Konya with the
Mevlana Museum. Home of the famous "Whirling
Dervishes. Arrive in Pamukkale and overnight in
thermal Hotel.
DAY
7
PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA
Today we will visit the ancient city of
Hierapolis with its the magnificent temple of
Apollo, and breathtaking theater, one of the
largest Necropolis centers in Asia minor, Roman
baths and the calcium terraces and pools of
Pamukkale. We will continue to Antalya and
overnight.
DAY
8
ANTALYA
After breakfast at the hotel the full day tour
in Antalya begins with a tour to Perge where you
will visit the ruins of a colossal theater,
stadium and huge Hellenistic and Roman gates.
Continuing on to Aspendos where the
best-preserved Roman theater is located and onto
Side which is a town filled with classical
ruins. Lunch will be served during the visits.
Dinner and overnight will be at the hotel in
Antalya.
DAY
9
ANTALYA - APHRODISIAS -KUSADASI
Today we will visit the Greco-Roman site of
Aphrodisias, which is still being excavated.
Features two agoras, a huge intact stadium,
baths of Hadrian and theater. As Aphrodisias was
the site of a famous sculptural school you will
be able to enjoy excellent examples of marble
work. Continue to Kusadasi through the Meander
Valley and overnight
DAY
10
EPHESUS - HOUSE OF VIRGIN MARY- BASILICA OF ST
JOHN
Today we will visit the house of Virgin Mary,
which is a major pilgrimage site, then Ephesus,
with the Library of Celsius, temple of Hadrian,
agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theater. We will
also visit the basilica of St. John. Return to
Kusadasi and overnight.
DAY
11
KUSADASI - PERGAMON - TROY - CANAKKALE
Today we will visit Pergamon, with its
impressive theater and acropolis high atop the
hill. We will also visit the Asclepion, which
was a famous center of healing in the ancient
world. Finally we drive to Troy, the legendary
city of Homer, which has nine principal levels
of occupation covering a period of 3000 years.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
DAY
12
CANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
After breakfast we will begin the drive to
Istanbul. A visit to Gallipoli may be added to
this tour. Overnight in hotel.
DAY
13
ISTANBUL
Day
of leisure in Istanbul and overnight in hotel.
DAY
14
DEPARTURE
Transfer to airport for departure.
Tour is limited to 10 Passengers maximum
-You may combine this tour with our special
Highlights of Turkey tour or with Mysteries
of Eastern Turkey tour.
INCLUDED:
All airport transfers
Accommodation in specified category
Meals as mentioned (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch,
D=Dinner)
Museum entry fees
Transportation in non-smoking mini bus with
professional English speaking guide and
professional driver.
Entertainment as mentioned in tour plan.
