Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of the East Roman Empire and Ottoman Empire. Also, it is one of the most fascinating cities around the world which crosses two continents; Europe and Asia. It is a city of a mixture of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to everyone’s taste and the destination of more than 7 million tourists annually from all cultures. Overnight in Istanbul.  

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be to Hippodrome. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.

Our next visit will be to Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque.

Lunch break at 1:00 pm. After lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the Asil Efendi which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to religious places such as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Early in the morning around 6:00, 6:30 the tour will move to Gallipoli. With breaks, the tour will arrive there at about noon. Kabatepe Museum is the first place that will be visited which has a rich weapon, photograph, and garment collection that was used by soldiers during Gallipoli Campagne.

Ari Burnu Cemetery will be next which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WW1 in Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair are on the list where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories you may feel the cruelty of the war again. Overnight in Canakkale.

(Breakfast in Çanakkale and all meals, alcohol and soft drinks are included in Kusadasi)

At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, Troy will be seen on the horizon. The well-known archeological and mythological site is the scene of the Trojan war and the endless love of Helen and Paris. The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. In the magnificent Acropolis of Pergamon temples and library that was the riches of its time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius give all parchments of this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be 30 minutes shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewelry, stones and silver goods. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, soft drinks, and New Year Party are included)

Ephesus is a 9000 years old city that houses The biggest temple dedicated to Artemis is The Artemision which is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. This guided tour will focus the Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre House of the Virgin Mary with details in this outstanding example of a Roman port city.

Sirince is local 19th-century architecture is well preserved and the village in its reputation goes beyond the borders of the country İzmir. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. Plus handicrafts made by local women can be bought and a very famous leather production center will be the next stop. After a rich daily trip overnight in Kuşadası.

Tonight you will have a New Year night that is going to be a remarkable one. The stupendous open buffet, drinks (unlimited alcoholic and non-alcoholic) plus an amazing sea and city lights view will accompany you. Enjoy this great Turkish cuisine feast that is specially prepared for the New Year party, dance with your new friends with Turkish live music by our DJ. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

Happy New Year! Today is at your leisure for celebrating your holiday and taking your day as easy. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Optional Turkish bath in Kusadasi:

Hamam, which is known that a Turkish Bath is an optional event for today. You can relax from head to toe with hot water and bubbles. This may be a good way to remove the tiredness of the New Year Part and may renew you for the new year. The rest of the day is yours.

Or those options may inspire your: city tour, Turkish night show, cooking, aquapark tour…

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Around 8:00 the tour will move to the world-famous marvel of calcite travertines to Pamukkale. Before walking or swimming in Pamukkale’s travertine pools we will have a lunch break around 13:30. Walking around white calcium terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, lying in the natural, hot springs waters will renew your body. The region at the same time has well-known textile products that and there will be an outlet shopping chance. At approximately 18.30 we will be on the way back. Overnight in Kusadası.

Optional Tandem Paragliding:

Tangem Paraglidingmay is a good way to make this destination into a spectacular one. You can feel the wind blowing on high peaks on your skin and a stunning view of the land will make those moments a unique experience.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour:

Pamukkale is one of the destinations where you may have a Hot Air Baloon experience in Turkey. The flight will be occurred early in the morning at about 5:30. With this optional flight, you can see the panoramic view of the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton White Travertines which was listed on Unesco’s World Heritage since 1988. It ends with a champagne ceremony on the land. Please make your reservation before you go to Pamukkale.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

A great breakfast first for energy and arrive at Konya about 2.5 hours drive with a coffee break. Lunch will be in Konya. Mevlana Museum and the striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana will take you to the peaceful world of the Sufi sect known as Whirling Dervishes. Arrive in Cappadocia at around 18:30 and overnight.

Please Note: If you are wishing to join the optional activity of Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

A new day, new destinations… The day starts with an Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination that can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and it hides the churches of Durmuş Kadir, Yusuf Koç, El Nazar, Saklı, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) Kılıçlar, Tokalı, and Dark churches. Plus Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen either with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you and you can explore The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans. Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley that you can see the symbols of Cappadocia Three Beauties. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: Our guests who are wishing to experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour will be picked up from the hotel at about 05:30 by sunrise. On the Hot Air Balloon, the sunrise over splendid fairy chimneys and valleys can be watched. The flight will last about 1 hour and end with a champagne celebration on the land.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, this remarkable tour ends with departing for Cappadocia airport for a domestic flight to Istanbul and home next. Until we meet on another exceptional travel hope the best for you. Thanks for traveling with TravelShop Booking.