9 Days & 8 Nights Turkiye Tour

DISCOVER TURKIYE 9 days / 8 nights

Day 01: ISTANBUL

Upon arrival, meet with guide and transfer to hotel.

 Day 02: ISTANBUL-CANAKKALE  (L/D )

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. After having lunch in Istanbul, we depart to Canakkale, cross Dardanelle for your overnight stay in Canakkale.

Day 03: CANAKKALE-PERGAMON-KUSADASI (B/L/D)

After breakfast at the hotel, drive the ancient city of Troy and the infamous tourist attraction in Troy, of course, is the Trojan Horse. This is a replica wooden horse that was given to the Trojans by the Greek Army. Then visit the ancient roman city of Pergamon, famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace. Arrive Kusadası and overnight.

 Day 04: KUSADASI / EPHESUS / PAMUKKALE (B/L/D)

After breakfast departure to EPHESUS, visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she is believed to have spent her last years. After that visit  EPHESUS, Greco-Roman city very well preserved in Asia Minor, It Roman Theaterthe magnificent Library of Celsus (third largest library in the ancient world, the Temple of Hadrian and the Marble Street.We will watch a lovely leather fashion show. After lunch , we depart for PAMUKKALE (COTTON CASTLE), visit the extensive ruins of HIERAPOLIS & NECROPOLIS – known for its thermal baths and health centre. Thereafter, see “Cotton Castle” or Pamukkale’s magical and unique terraces & castles created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs. Enjoy your overnight stay in Pamukkale Thermal Hotel. Dinner at hotel.

Day 05: PAMUKKALE / CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)

After breakfast departure to Konya  visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana  Celaleddin-i Rumi. Departure for  Cappadocia and en route visit the magnificent CARAVANSERAI OF SULTANHAN, arrival to Cappadocia and dinner and overnight.

Day 06: – CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)

Early this morning just before your breakfast, if you are ready for some excitement, you may consider trying out the possible optional Hot Air Balloon experience.

After breakfast visit Underground City of KAYMAKLI  or OZKANAK , once a place of refuge for 15,000 Christians, witness their ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms all within this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways, you will get a chance to see bedrooms, kitchens, dining halls, wine cellars, chapels, stables and more.. Next, do not miss this rare opportunity to experience the beauty and work of local hand-made crafts through a Turkish carpet weaving course. make a visit to the fascinating frescoed rock churches and chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum, to explore the unusual troglodyte dwellings, remains of the early churches comprising of complicated rooms hollowed out of the cones of volcanic ash and decorated with scratched frescoes.  It is registered to the World Heritage List by UNESCO. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant. Photo-stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a fantasyland of strange and wonderful works of man and nature.Proceed to Pigeon Valley to feel wonderful atmosphere of the place. We have photo stop at Dervent Valley (Imagination Valley) which is one of the best places to see fantastic Fairy Chimneys and it is famous for its Camel Rock, photo stop at Three Beauties where you can gather perfect pictures. We visit and have photo stop at Valley of Love. Transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After dinner, optional tour of a  fascinating Belly Dancing and Folkdance performances in Cave restaurant.

Day 07: CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA /  ISTANBUL  (B/L)

Check out and depart to Ankara, on the way visit Salt Lake and arrive to Ankara then  visit the Ataturk Mausoleum – the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – Father of modern Turkey. Lunch at local restaurant. Proceed to Istanbul. dinner at restaurant and overnight.

Day 08: ISTANBUL (B/L)

After breakfast visit TOPKAPI PALACE, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Today, it is a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. After lunch, visit BLUE MOSQUE, also known as Mosque of Sultan Ahmet, which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. Admire its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles. Next, view the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, consisting of 3 monumental columns and a fountain. You will also visit HAGIA SOPHIA MOSQUE , a must-see attraction due to its religious and architectural significance.Visit the famous GRAND BAZAAR which is a covered market of the fifteenth century, consisting of 5000 stores, and is considered one of the first shopping centers in the world. Transfer to hotel

Day 09: ISTANBUL (B/L)

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.