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Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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We depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul City Tour. We will begin with the ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot raoes, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from the St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. We will then arrive at our last stop, which is the famous Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica was built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, it is one of the architectural marvels of all time. After the tour you have the option to experience The Bosphorus Cruise. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus, which connects Asia to Europe. The rest of the evening is your to enjoy Istanbul. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

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Visiting seven lakes that are at different elevations from one another but are connected by foot. You find seven small lakes in a valley formed as the result of a landslide: Buyukgol (Big Lake), Seringol (Cool Lake), Deringol (Deep Lake), Nazligol (Elegant Lake), Kucukgol (Small Lake), Incegol (Thin Lake) and Sazligol (Reedy Lake). The lakes cover an area of 550 hectares, while the National Park they are located in is 2019 hectares. The area is among the best-known trekking places. There are only small bungalows belonging to the Forestry Ministry where visitors who want to linger can stay. Deer and trout production farms are also in the area. An entrance fee is paid according to the type of vehicle and the number of visitors. Tables, firepits, and fountains are available for picnickers. Fishing is available in Yedigoller between April 1st and September 1st. We will then have some lunch and depart for Abant Lake. Abant is probably the most famous lake in Turkey. It is 30 kilometers away from Bolu, and you can reach it from the crossing on the Ankara-Istanbul highway. The lake is at the end of a 22-kilometer drive. The seven-kilometer walk around the lake offers a great opportunity to enjoy the area. Those who don't wish to walk can ride horses or complete the tour on a horse cart. Abant Lake is surrounded by pine trees. The manner in which the lake was formed is a topic of discussion. Its deepest point is 45 meters. The countryside is pleasantly different in each season. Water lilies embellish the surface in summer. It is also famous for its trout. Later, we will have free time for shopping at the bazaar in the village. Dinner and overnight near Abant in a traditional village house.

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After breakfast, we have a walk to the historical Safranbolu Bazaar. We then visit the Cinci Hodja Caravanserai, Cici Hodja Bath, Kaymakamlar House (a museum), Izzet Mehmet Pasha Mosque, and more. Continue to Kastamonu, where we visit the government house, the Kaya tomb, the Sheikh Saban-i Veli Mausoleum, the Nasrullah Seyh Mosque, and more historical sites. Dinner and overnight in authentic wooden houses in Safranbolu.

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Today we will depart for Ilgarini Cave, which is in the region of Pinarbasi (northwest of Kastamonu), and is one of the largest caves in Turkey. It is an excellent location for off-the-beaten-path trekking and exploration. The cave had been composed of two sections. The cave is an active one, and the stalactite and stalagmite activity still continues. A chapel and a burial ground were found in this cave. Ilgarini Cave was chosen as the 4th biggest cave in the world. There are no roads to IIgarini Cave, so we will be trekking there, so make sure you bring suitable footwear. Dinner and overnight in Pinarbasi.

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After breakfast, we will visit Ilica Waterfall, which is at Kure National Park, near Pinarbasi, which is in the town and district of Kastamonu Province in the Black Sea region of Turkey. After lunch, you can either relax in the surroundings of this beautiful, natural Turkish village or take a walk to the Valla Canyon. The walk to the canyon is about 4 kilometers. Dinner and overnight Pinarbasi.

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After breakfast, we depart for Comlekciler Village. This village has fantastic horseback riding facilities, which you can do as an optional activity. Horseback riding is not only for experienced riders; lessons and treks are available for beginners as well. This village is rich in natural beauty. All meals are homemade, and the farm produces all the farmer's own vegetables, butter, and milk. If you want to do a week's horseback riding adventures, that can also be arranged. Dinner and overnight in Comlekciler Village.

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After breakfast, we depart for Halacoglu Valley. We will travel through this valley using various modes of transportation, such as horses or tractors, as well as walking. This is one of the best valleys in this area. You can smell and breathe in the fresh mountain air. On the way, you will get to see many farms and shepherds who still work in this area. You will see how friendly everyone is in this area. Dinner and overnight in Comlekciler Village.

After breakfast, we depart for Kastamonu. Kastamonu is a lovely city hidden in the midst of forests in Anatolia, The beauty of the 12th-century Byzantine castle at the foot of the hill welcomes you. The 13th-century Atabey Mosque and the Ibni Neccar Mosque are worth visiting. In the village of Kasaba, you will have the opportunity to see one of the most elegant wood carvings in Turkey, the Mahmut Bey Mosque. Have lunch in the city, and after lunch, depart for Hattusa. Hattusas (Hattusa), was the capital of the Hittites. The Hittites were Indo-Germanic, semi-European people who arrived in north Anatolia at the beginning of the 18th century BC. They met here with local people from Hatti. They made big civilizations in Anatolia. They were also here during the Bronze Age. They ruled between the 18th and 12th centuries B.C. They used horse carts as their war vehicles, which they used during Ramses II's attack. They had a big war with the Egyptians, and they then made a peace treaty where they wrote it on clay and had two women sign it. That was the first peace treaty in which a woman (Hittite queen Puduhepa) ever participated. Dinner and overnight in Hattusa.

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After breakfast at 08:30 a.m. Visiting Yazilikaya, which is the ruin of an open-air temple of the Hittites, where there are rock carvings of the Hittite gods and goddesses. We then go to Hattusa, the big temple, and the city ruins, including the Gates of the Lion and King. Visiting the Hittite summer palace and driving to Alacahoyuk, the first capital of the Hittite and Hatti civilizations. Dinner and overnight in Amasya.

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Today is a free day for you to discover Amasya on your own. Here is a little bit about Amasya. In the city, one can see the remnants of the Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, Ilhanli, and Ottoman civilizations, as well as many important remains belonging to the first years of the Republic of Turkey. The museums of this historical city contain cultural treasures remaining from many civilizations. Amasya is endowed with historical and cultural opulence, and the city is also very rich in natural beauty; the thermal springs around Amasya are very famous. Amasya Yaliboyu Houses are the best instances of Ottoman architecture. These buildings usually have two stories, and they are now being restored by a foundation called AKTAV (The Foundation of Protecting Cultural and Natural Wealth). Amasya is also famous for its apples, cherries, peaches, and okra. If you would like to enjoy the city's beautiful nature with its deeply rooted cultural traditions, then Amasya is one of the most exciting places for you. Here, our friendly people will welcome you. Dinner and overnight in Amasya.

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After breakfast, you will depart from Amasya for Trabzon. A beautiful bus ride cutting through the Black Sea mountain ranges. Arrival in Trabzon and check-in at your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Trabzon.

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Visit the 4th-century Sumela Monastery, which clings to a sheer cliff face in a deep forest, relax beside a fast-flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, and take a lunch break.  Next, we will travel along the old Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains to reach Karaca Cave, which is considered one of the most beautiful caves in Turkey because of its colors and rock formations. Return to Trabzon for dinner and overnight.  

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Visit the extraordinary collection of Byzantine frescoes at St. Sophia (Ayasofya), a 13th-century church; continue to Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, and Trabzon Castle. Next, Ataturk's Mansion, a picturesque hillside retreat; a stop at Ortahisar Fatih Mosque, a Comneni cathedral in the old town; and a visit to Panagia Theoskepastos Monastery (Girl's Monastery or Kizlar Monastery in Turkish), a nunnery built during the Empire of Trebizond. From Boztepe, take in the expansive cityscape. Depart for Uzungol, one of the region's most photogenic locations, for lunch in a fish restaurant and sightseeing. Dinner and overnight at Uzungol.

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Depart for the Ayder Plateau, visit the botanic garden and have a panoramic view of Rize, drive to Camlihemsin through the beautiful Firtina Valley, enjoy the scenery with many waterfalls, stone bridges in the Firtina Valley, and lush green forests on the foothills of the magnificent Kackar Mountains, then have lunch and sightseeing in Ayder. Dinner and overnight in Ayder.

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Drive to Artvin, visit Borcka Karagol and the ancient Georgian churches Doliskana, Yeni Rabat (Shetberdi) Church in Ardanuc, and you'll be driven beside River Coruh, the fastest flowing and best rafting river in Turkey. Dinner and overnight in Artvin.

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Driving through the River Coruh Valley will take us to other Georgian churches; Ishan, Oshk-Vank, and the next Tortum Waterfalls are on the horizon. After lunch, drive to Erzurum for dinner and overnight. 

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Morning visit Selchuk & Mongolian monuments; Cifte Minareli Medrese, a theological school named for its towering twin minarets, Yakutiye Medrese, built by Mongolian Prince Olcayto in 1308, is topped with a richly tiled minaret. Ulu Mosque and Erzurum Castle, transfer to Erzurum airport for a homebound flight, and say farewell.

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