Istanbul & Cappadocia & Kusadasi tour

Istanbul & Cappadocia & Kusadasi tour

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Lunch in restaurant

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Tour Overview

Day 01

Arrival.

Arrival Istanbul... Meet with the driver and transfer to the hotel (early check in subject to availability) At around 1300h meet with the guide for half day. Boat Trip on The Bosphorus and amazing cruise between the two continents Europe and Asia. The Rumeli Fortress (from the sea, no interior visit). Cable Car and Pierre Loti Hill was named after the Famous French writer you will enjoy magnificent scenery of Golden Horn and the city. Overnight at hotel.

Day 02

Istanbul (B)

Breakfast at hotel. At around 0800h meet with the guide. Hippodrome, The scene of ancient chariot races, the ancient Hippodrome, with its four monuments; the GERMAN Fountain of Wilhelm II, the Obelisk of Thedosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, this is known as the Blue osque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. St. Sophia (closed on Mondyas) This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great, in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundyas) In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4000 shops with each trade having its own area; the goldsmiths’ street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brasware and trays, water ewers, onyxware and meerschaum pipers.

Day 03

Istanbul / Kayseri (B,L,D)

Transfer to the airport, fly to Kayseri. On arrival start visits including; Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmakriver, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos pain ted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys.

Day 04

Cappadocia (B,,D)

Optional Hot Air Balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Dinner and overnight at hotel.

Day 05

Cappadocia / Kayseri / Izmir / Kusadasi (B,D)

After breakfast at hotel transfer to Kayseri Airport fly to Izmir on arrival transfer to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight

Day 06

Cappadocia / Kayseri / Izmir / Kusadasi (B,D)

After breakfast full day tour to Ephesus, Tour start with Isa Bey Mosque that is one of the finest example of Selcuk Architecture, We will continue Ephesus ancient, to explore one of the largest remains of world heritage. Your guide will tell you all the details of it ‘s unique history of the monuments of Ephesus. Upper agora the odeon, temples, marble walk ways pillars will take you to the ancient social life. At end the Great Theater where St. Paul preached you will have free time for picture meeting point is the lower gate. Lunch will be Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. In the afternoon we are going to visit the carpet cooperative to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, it is believed where she spent recent years of her life in the late afternoon will also visit the Temple Of Artemis (Diana),on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.

Day 07

Departure

Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to Izmir airport. Fly back home via Istanbul

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