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12 Days Discover Turkey - 12/11
Discover Turkey
DAY 1- ARRIVAL AND OVERNIGHT
Arriving to the airport in Istanbul and greeted by our staff and private transfer to the hotel. You will find yourself in the heart of a city which was once the capital of Christianity.Overnight stay in Istanbul.
Accommodation: breakfast at DOSSO DOSSl HOTEL ****
DAY 2 -OLD ClTY TOUR
Full day private guided tour of Old City"Sultan Ahmet Center", the heart of the "Old City" from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled Hagia Sophia; church of holly wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. Blue Mosque, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Hippodrome, center of sportive activities. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Hippodrome. Grand Covered Bazaar, Most attractive shopping center with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets, leatherwear and souvenirs. Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy, section. (B, L)
DAY 3- BOSPHORUS TOUR
After breakfast we start to visit the Spice Bazaar , then visit the Golden Horn , the Dolmabahçe Palace where the latest ottoman sultans residence . After lunch we take on a private boat to see the shore of Bosphorus between 2 continents,the majestic waterway that eperates Europe and Asia.. From the boat you will see the Rumeli fortress, the old mansions, the Berleybeyi Palace, the Ortakoy Mosque and the Ciragan Palace. The cruise lasts 2 hours. Then back to hotel and Overnight in Istanbul (B,L )
DAY 4- CAPPADOCIA
Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport then fly to Cappadocia. Kayseri airport . Our explorations include Dervent valley. We visit Pasabag's “fairy chimneys”, where the voice of the wind harmonizes with songs of the fairies. From here we pause at Avanos center of terracotta art. We will get to know the art of hancrafted tiles painted by local people. We will have lunch at a local restaurant by the red river. After lunch we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia and its monastic complex composed of churches, rectories and dwellings and one of the earliest centers for religious education. We complete the tour with a visit to the Uchisar Rock-Castle, giving you a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.
*After the tour we will be back at our hotel to enjoy of a Turkish cuisine cooking class followed by a delicious dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia. (L,D )
Accomodation : CAPPADOCIA VlEW HOTEL
DAY 5 -CAPPADOCIA
We will begin our early morning by taking a spectacular ride in our hot air balloon flight over the magic fairy chimneys. You will enjoy of an amazing sunrise. Then back to hotel for breakfast. Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 2 km through the Love valley. Then, visit Cavusin village. Old Cavusin was abandoned several decades ago due to avalanches. The current village of Cavusin is located on the road. Old Cavusin, with its rock-cut dwellings and stone houses, had several hermitages. After lunch we will drive to the Pigeon Valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli Underground City, where early Christians lived in fear and faith. The houses in the village are constructed around the nearly one hundred tunnels of the underground city, which is one of the most interesting underground settlements in Cappadocia. The underground city was originally carved out as eight floors; however four floors are available to visit. In wartime about 5000 people can refuge in. The tunnels are still used today as storage areas, stables, and cellars. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar (B, L)
DAY 6 -KONYA - ANTALYA
After breakfast we head to Konya. Visit the Mevlana Mausoleum, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes'' and visit 13th century Selcuk caravanserai "Sultanhan" in Konya... Then drive to Antalya.Overnight in Antalya. (B-L )
Accommodation : PORTO BELLO HOTEL.* * * * *
DAY 7 - ANTALYA
After breakfast we will visit famous theatre at Aspendos which is known for one of the best preserved theatres of Asia Minor, still used today. Then we visit Manavgat Waterfull for a pleasant respite. After lunch visit Famous Perge antique site. Overnight in Antalya. (B-L )
Accomodation: PORTO BELLO HOTEL* * * * *
DAY 8 - ANTALYA - PAMUKKALE
Today we will enjoy the day by boat in Mediterrean sea and visit some bays of Antalya, have lunch on the boat then afternoon head to Pamukkale.
Overnight in Thermal Hotel in Pamukkale. .(B, L,D )
Accomodation : COLOSSAE HOTEL* * * * *
DAY 9 -PAMUKKALE – HlERAPOLlS
Once known as Hierapolis which is famous with its healing thermal mineral Baths beautiful snow-white “petrified waterfalls". After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, Masterpiece Theater and then Laodicea ancient site is of great religious importance as it is mentioned in the Bible as one of the 'seven churches of Asia'. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. (B, L )
Accomodation :lLAYDA AVANTGARDE HOTEL * * * *
DAY 10–EPHESUS-SN JOHN
A day exploring the ancient city of Ephesus which is located on the west coast of Asia Minor, stroll past the Celsus Library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus. After walking on the historical marble street to the Great Theater where St. Paul preached will meet at the end. Traditional lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. Then visit the House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent the last years of her life. Finally proceeding to the ruins of the Temple Of Artemis , one of the seven wonders of ancient World. End of our tour and transfer to the airport and fly to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul (B, L )
DAY 11- ISTANBUL
Today is our free day to explore Istanbul by yourself.To visit extra sight seeing or join optional city tours.Overnight in Istanbul
Accommodation: breakfast at DOSSO DOSSl HOTEL ****
DAY 12- ISTANBUL
After breakfast our tour concludes and we transfer you to the airport according to your flight. We thank you very much for choosing to spend your vacation in Turkey. We say Good bye to our new friends.
INCLUSIONS
All airport transfers,
2 Domestic flight ticket,
Profess,onal English speaking tour guide,
Lunch on tour,
Breakfast at hotels,
Transportation during tour
Hotels
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