Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Istanbul
Istanbul- Start point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (istanbul airport or Hotels, 07:00 - 00:00)
- Meals
- Lunch (Lunch in a local restaurant)
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (https://istanbulgonenhotel.com/)
Included Activities
- Bosphorus cruise with views of Ottoman Mansions, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, and Rumeli Fortress
- Interior visit to Beylerbeyi Palace
- Visit to Camlica Hill for panoramic views of Istanbul
Landmarks Dolmabahce Palace Ciragan Palace Ortakoy Mosque Galata Tower Bosphorus Bridge Rumeli Fortress Beylerbeyi Palace Camlica Hill - Day 2
Istanbul to Çanakkale
Istanbul to Çanakkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Hotel 5* (https://kolinhotel.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Troy with views of the replica wooden Trojan horse
- Guided tour of excavation information center with exhibits from ongoing work
- Visit to fortification walls of Troy VI with tower and gateway entrance
- Visit to Temple of Athena
- Visit to entrance ramp to Troy II and the Odeon
Landmarks Troy Troy VI Temple of Athena - Day 3
Çanakkale to Kuşadası
Çanakkale to Kuşadası- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com), (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com/), (https://www.ilaydaavantgarde.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to House of the Virgin Mary
- Visit to traditional carpet weaving centre
- Guided tour of ancient city of Ephesus including Odeon, Bouleterion, Temple of Domitian, Temple of Hadrian, Fountain of Trajan, Brothel, Great Theater, and Celsus Library
- Walk along ancient marble street
- Visit to Basilica of St. John
Landmarks House of the Virgin Mary Ephesus Celsus Library Temple of Hadrian Great Theater Basilica of St. John - Day 4
Kuşadası to Pamukkale
Kuşadası to Pamukkale- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.pamthermal.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Pamukkale travertines
- Guided tour of Hierapolis ancient city including Roman Baths, Gymnasium, Great Church, Temple of Apollo, Nymphaeuma, Ancient Theater, Columned Street, Byzantine Gate, and Roman Victory Gate
- Visit to Hierapolis Necropolis
- Free time to swim in Cleopatra Pool
Landmarks Pamukkale Hierapolis Temple of Apollo Cleopatra Pool - Day 5
Pamukkale to Cappadocia
Pamukkale to Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Sultan Han caravanserai
Landmarks Sultan Han Caravanserai - Day 6
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Lunch in cave restaurant), Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Underground City
- Visit to Pigeon Valley
- Visit to Uçhisar Castle
- Lunch in cave restaurant
- Visit to Avanos Poetry village
- Turkish coffee break by Red River
Landmarks Underground City Pigeon Valley Uçhisar Castle Avanos Poetry Village - Day 7
Cappadocia
Cappadocia- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.cappadociainn.com/)
Included Activities
- Visit to Göreme Open Air Museum with rock-cut churches and ancient frescoes
- Visit to Paşabağ with Fairy Chimneys
- Visit to Cavusin Village
- Visit to Devrent Valley
- Visit to Urgup Three Beauties
- Visit to Red Valley
Landmarks Göreme Open Air Museum Paşabağ Cavusin Village Devrent Valley Urgup Three Beauties Red Valley - Day 8
Cappadocia to Adiyaman
Cappadocia to Adiyaman- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.wyndhamhotels.com/tr-tr/ramada?CID=LC:wmcic5n98gs1g0r:49795&iata=00093796)
Included Activities
- Visit to Mount Nemrut with colossal statues
- Guided tour of temple and tomb of King Antiochus
- Visit to Commagene civilization art sites
- Visit to Eskikale (Old Castle)
- Visit to Yenikale (New Castle)
- Visit to Karakus Hill
- Visit to Cendere Bridge
Landmarks Mount Nemrut Karakus Hill Cendere Bridge - Day 9
Adiyaman to Şanlıurfa
Adiyaman to Şanlıurfa- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
- Accommodation
- (https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/sfqgigi-hilton-garden-inn-sanliurfa/?SEO_id=GMB-EMEA-GI-SFQGIGI)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Göbekli Tepe archaeological site
- Visit to Archaeology and Mosaic Museum in Şanlıurfa
- Visit to Abraham Pool
- Visit to cave believed to be Abraham's birthplace
Landmarks Göbekli Tepe Archaeology and Mosaic Museum Abraham Pool - Day 10
Şanlıurfa to Istanbul
Şanlıurfa to Istanbul- End point
- Istanbul, Türkiye (ISTANBUL AIRPORT, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit to Hagia Sophia
- Visit to Topkapi Palace with collections of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain, and Imperial Treasury
- Visit to Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque)
- Visit to ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and Column of Constantine
- Visit to Grand Covered Bazaar
Landmarks Hagia Sophia Topkapi Palace Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque Hippodrome Obelisk of Theodosius Grand Covered Bazaar
