DAY 01

Popular package tours in Turkey -
10 Nights /11 Days Istanbul - Gallipoli - Troy - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia

Arrival
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul - Sultanahmet
8:30-8:45 departure. Visit The St. (Haghia) Sophia, which was built by the Emperor Justinian. It was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years. See its intricate mosaics and huge central dome. Continue to the Topkapi Palace, which was used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries. We will also see the impressive collection of priceless jewels, crystal, silver and porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). After lunch we will see the Blue Mosque, built for Sultan Ahmet I, which is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. Walk through the back streets of Old Istanbul and visit the elegant little Sokullu Pasa mosque and the hidden underground Theodosian Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar. This tour may be done all or partially as a walking tour. Overnight in Istanbul.

Gallipoli
06:30am early in the morning departure for Gallipoli. Arrival Gallipoli around noon time and start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. Evening transfer to Canakkale check-in hotel, Overnight in Canakkale.

Troy to Kusadasi
Breakfast visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy Then departure for Kusadasi. Early evening arrival ans check in.
Overnight in Kusadasi

Ephesus
Breakfast, tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. Overnight in Kusadasi or Selcuk

Pamukkale
Breakfast, tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs and Ancient pool . Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. 20:00pm Overnight coach to Cappadocia

Cappadocia
07:00am arrival Cappadocia, transfer to hotel and tarting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk''s valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and Uchisar. Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Cappadocia
Breakfast ,another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. visit the Agzikarahan Caravansarai. Overnight in Cappadocia

Cappadocia to Istanbul
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Kayseri airport
09:00am Morning flight to Istanbul
10:15am Arrival istanbul and transfer to hotel to check in.
Rest of day isleisure and Overnght in istanbul.

Bosphorus Cruise
Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill. Overnight in Istanbul