Turkish Extravaganza

Arrive Istanbul airport meet our representative then transfer to hotel. Overnight at Istanbul.

Overnight: Istanbul

After breakfast, proceed to Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, then a museum and now a mosque. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the sites impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, the guests are returned to their hotels.
Important Note:
In case the Grand Bazaar is closed, ARASTA bazaar will be given instead.

Meals: Breakfast& Lunch
Overnight: Istanbul

After breakfast proceed to Princess Island Tour Explore Büyükada, the largest of Turkey’s Prince’s islands, on this 9-hour excursion from Istanbul. Cruise across the Sea of Marmara, watching the sights of Istanbul slip from view.See the pedestrianized island in the best possible way – by bike (not included) or spend time at leisure, perhaps relaxing on one of its beaches, before returning to Istanbul. Travel from your hotel by air-conditioned coach to the port with your guide, and board the boat that will take you to the Prince’s islands. The largest and most interesting of the islands is Büyükada, which is your destination for the day. From the boat, look back on the sights of Istanbul, seeing iconic landmarks such as Topkapi Palace and the pretty Kiz Kulesi (also known as the Maiden’s Tower), which was featured in the James Bond film, The World is Not Enough.
Dock in Büyükada and then take a stroll through the streets on your own, soaking up the laid-back atmosphere of island life. Return to the boat and listen as your guide talks about the island’s history during the ride. Learn about its time as a place of exile for banished statesmen and royalty, and of its life as a monastic settlement during Turkey’s Byzantine- Christian period. Pass lovely wooden mansions that are stunning examples of the island’s late Ottoman-era architecture, and look out over the sparkling sea. Seagulls are everywhere in Büyükada, and if you’d like to feed them your guide will give you simits (bread with sesame seeds) so you can toss them a treat. Have lunch in a restaurant, then spend the rest of your day at leisure on the island. Later, meet your guide at a pre-arranged time for your boat ride back to Istanbul. The last leg of your journey will be by coach, and you’ll be dropped off at your Istanbul hotel.

Meals: Breakfast& Lunch
Overnight: Istanbul

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for the Antalya flight. Meet at airport and transfer to the hotel.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast proceed to this immersive sightseeing tour begins at around 9:30 in the morning. First, head to the Duden Waterfalls National Park, the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through this beautiful park and listen the sound of rushing water. Behind the main waterfall, there is a natural cave where you can watch the cascades. Do not leave this place without taking great pictures behind the water flow and walking along the river with turquoise-colored waters. Once lunch at a local restaurant is finished, you will be given one hour to an hour and a half of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). Get to see see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret), and ancient city walls dating back to the second century. Old Town with its narrow stony streets is also a great place to explore a considerable number of boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. And don’t forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici! End the day with a convenient transfer back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast you will be picked up from your hotel at around 08:00 for the tour of Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water,pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called Cotton Castle& in Turkish. Upon arrival, you will visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, the Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site (entrance is 130 TL per person extra self-payment). There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. From Kusadasi: APPROX. 08:00-16:30/ From Pamukkale: 10:00- 15:30)

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Antalya

After breakfast proceed to Cappadocia. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals: Breakfast
Overnight: Cappadocia

After breakfast today will be another mystical day, we will start with a visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to the Pigeon Valley for panoramic view, Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more.

Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Overnight: Cappadocia

After breakfast transfer to ASR for flight to Istanbul and catch homebound flight.

Meals: Breakfast

                                                                  End tour with happy memories