Overview

MEGA TURKEY

10 Days / 9 Nights

(All of our tours are private and all itineraries are adjustable before the booking process)

DAY 01 [A] ISTANBUL

Arrival at Istanbul airport, reception and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 02 [HB] ISTANBUL

After breakfast our visits today starts with BOSPHORUS TOUR. We will navigate the Bosphorus strait that separates Europe and Asia continents, in which 60,000 ships pass annually. From the boat we can see a wonderful view of the strait with its palaces, forts and summer houses. After the boat tour we will continue to the SPICE MARKET, built in the seventeenth century, with typical products like pashmina, saffron, spices,dried fruits, teas, treats, perfumes and more!. Transfer to the hotel, accommodation.

DAY 03 [HB] ISTANBUL

After breakfast, guided private tour in Istanbul "JEWELS OF CONSTANTINOPLE" with lunch in a typical local restaurant: Hagia Sophia: it is one of the unequivocal symbols of the city of Istanbul. It was the seat of the Orthodox Patriarch of Constantinople and the main stage for Byzantine imperial ceremonies, such as coronations. An icon surrounded, in turn, by a multitude of great monuments that tell us about the glorious past of this over thousand-year-old city. The Roman Hippodrome: it was built in 203 AD. and magnified by the founder of the city Constantine the Great. German Fountain: Inaugurated in 1900, the so-called German Fountain was a gift from the German Emperor Wilhelm II to commemorate the second anniversary of his visit to the city. At noon we will enjoy a typical lunch in a local restaurant. The Blue Mosque: it owes its name to the vivid blue and green color of the mosaics that decorate the domes and the upper part of the Mosque. It has the privilege of being the only mosque in all of Turkey that has 6 minarets, which gives it added value compared to the rest of the Mosques. Grand Bazaar, in 1461, Sultan Mehmet II had the first wood market built, occupying an area of approximately 200,000 m2. It contains around 4,000 shops that make up a gigantic maze of streets and passageways. After the visits, transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 04  [FB]  ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast departure to Cappadocia via Ankara. We will visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum, symbol of Ankara, as it is the place where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. Continuation to Cappadocia. En route we will see the second largest lake in Turkey, The Salt Lake. Arrival in Cappadocia. Dinner and accommodation.

DAY 05 [FB]  CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast our visits start with: Goreme Open Air Museum: it is a national park listed by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site in 1985. In the museum, whose first settlements date back to the 3rd and 4th centuries, you can see the best preserved churches of Cappadocia with fresco from the 11th and 12th centuries. The constructions were carved out of the rock in the form of artificial caves. Uchisar: it is a town of troglodyte settlements known for its fortress built in order to protect them from enemy attacks. The Valley of the Pigeons: in this valley the pigeons were trained to be used as messengers between the different settlements throughout Central Cappadocia, so they played an essential role in communication. Ozkonak: 10-storeys underground city dug into the slope of Mount Idis, built as a refuge due to the constant attacks suffered by its inhabitants.  Çavuşin: your visit takes us to another time. It is one of the oldest settlements in Cappadocia. Avcılar: it is the perfect valley to enjoy the spectacular scenery of the '' Fairy chimneys ''. Dinner and accommodation.

* Optional Cappadocia (Balloon) Tour: Spectacular and unforgettable hot air balloon flight at sunrise.

* Optional Turkish night in Cappadocia: in a cave, unparalleled environment, you can enjoy music, regional Turkish dances, belly dancing and the graceful movement of the dervishes.

DAY 06   [FB]  CAPPADOCIA – PAMUKKALE

After breakfast departure to Pamukkale. Arrival and visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today is in ruins. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and Natural Pools formed over the centuries by the passage of waters loaded with calcareous salts from hot springs. Arrival at the hotel, dinner and accommodation

DAY 07  [FB]    PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI*
After breakfast departure to Ephesus, the best preserved ancient city in Asia Minor, which during the 1st and 2nd centuries had a population of 250,000, monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. We will visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library, The Odeon, the Theater, etc. Then we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, supposedly the last resting place of the Mother of Jesus. During the journey there will be a stop at a leather factory. Dinner and accommodation.

* Accommodation may be in Izmir or Kusadasi on some departures. Subject to availability at the time of booking.

DAY 09 [HB]  KUSADASI

FREE DAY Dinner and accommodation.
* Accommodation may be in Izmir or Kusadasi on some departures. Subject to availability at the time of booking.

We suggest taking the optional excursion (not included - with additional cost) to the Greek island Chíos: transfer from the hotel to the port of Çesme. After the immigration process, we left for the Island of Chios. Arrival in 35 minutes. After immigration to enter the territory of Greece, we have free time to walk around the port area until 11:00 am, when we start our guided tour. First stop is in the town famous for the production of Mastic, a special plant resin from the island. We will continue to Kambos, where we will see some stone houses from Genoa, and then to the town of Armolia where we will see mastic trees and visit ceramic workshops. We continue our excursion to the town of Mesta, where we will have the opportunity to walk through the labyrinthine streets from Byzantine times and visit Megalos Taksiarhis. Free time to walk in the village, and try some local foods. We will depart south to the village of Pyrgi, famous for the houses decorated in black and white and visiting the Church of the Holy Apostle since Byzantine times. Our last stop is at the black volcanic beach Mavra Volia in Empoios. We end our excursion with the opportunity to taste delicious Greek food in the many restaurants in the area. Transfer to the port and departure to Çesme in Turkey. Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

DAY 09 [HB]    KUSADASI-BURSA-ISTANBUL 
After breakfast departure to Bursa and panoramic visit of this important city that was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Visit one of the main mosques in the city and one of the most beautiful in Turkey. They will also have the opportunity to take a stroll through the Silk Market, where you can see antiques, silks, perfumes and pashminas. Continuation to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

DAY 10  [B]   ISTANBUL 

Breakfast and free time . At the scheduled time, transfer to the Istanbul airport to take the flight back to the country of origin. End of our services.

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