SEVEN WONDERS OF TURKEY TOUR
Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul - Bosphorus -
Cappadocia - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Departure Dates:
Everyday
Tour Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Istanbul
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and
transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 02: Istanbul Tour
08:30 pick up from your hotel to visit the Hagia Sophia a 5th century
church, once the greatest in all the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque
renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Afterwards, visit the
ancient Roman Hippodrome. Following a lunch break in the old town, visit
Imperial Palace of Topkapi from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire
for over 400 years and visit the Suleymaniye Mosque.After the tour, you will be
transferred back to your hotel at around 17:00. Overnight in Istanbul. (Included
meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 03: Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Cappadocia
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
8:10 – 8:45 Departure from your hotel.
SPICE BAZAAR: Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits,
vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT: On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia
and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden
villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and luxurious
apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS: From the sea (no interior visit) Built by Mehmet the
Conqueror in 1452 prior to the Conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four
months to control and to protect the Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful
works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for the
flight to Kayseri. With your arrival to Kayseri, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast)
Day 04: North Cappadocia Tour
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of North
Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
DEVRENT VALLEY : Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe,
1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent
are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys
with large stems.
MONKS VALLEY : The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag,
the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a
spectacular scene.
AVANOS : A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town
where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is
possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River
passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM : Goreme was an important Christian centre in the
early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near
Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries,
churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions
bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated
according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR : Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of
Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the
town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest
peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 18:00.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast &
Lunch)
Day 05: South Cappadocia Tour
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South
Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR : is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock
formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part
of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns
through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see
villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN : One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated
2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist
offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back
to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large
courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTRY : One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI : Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest
and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors,
although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE : Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour we will depart on a domestic flight to Izmir and then transfer
you to Kusadasi / Ephesus. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Included meals: Breakfast &
Lunch)
Day 06: Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of
Virgin Mary
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of
Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The
Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the
ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman
City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world.
After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch,
you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent
her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. After the
tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 17:00.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Day 07: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour
of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs,
one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts.
Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica
, theatre and Roman Baths. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to
Izmir Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you
will be met and transferred to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Day 08: Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul
Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services.
(Included meals: Breakfast)
What's Included:
• Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation.
• Transportation in non-smoking mini/midi bus with professional English speaking
guide and experienced driver.
• Domestic flight ticket - (Istanbul to Kayseri to Izmir to Istanbul)
• 3 night hotel stay in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels (including
breakfast)
• 2 night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel (including breakfast)
• 2 night hotel stay in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel (including breakfast)
• 1 Full Day Tour of Istanbul with lunch
• 1 Half Day Bosphorus Tour
• 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Ephesus with lunch
• 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
• Services charges and local taxes
Accommodation in below Hotels (or similar)
Istanbul: S Class
Rast
Hotel or 4*
Golden Horn Hotel or
S Class
Antea Hotel
or S Class
The Q-Inn Hotel
Kusadasi / Selcuk: 4*
Dabaklar Hotel or
4*
Tatlises Hotel or
Derici Hotel or S
Class
Kalehan Hotel
Cappadocia:
Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel
or
Peri Cave Hotel or
Sos
Cave Hotel
