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:

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

2.     If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor 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, 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 Pamukkale at around 18:30 and overnight. 

(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.

Tonight you will have a Christmas 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. Santa will not forget your gift box, to make you remember Turkey. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

Merry Christmas! Today is at your leisure for celebrating your holiday and taking your day as easy. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, soft drinks, and Christmas Eve Party 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. Lunch break around 13:00. The next visit will be to one of the oldest handicrafts of Turkey; a carpet weaving center. By leaving the colorful, handmade carpets behind we will move to Isa Bey Mosque in Seljuk that is reflecting all the features of Turkish architecture in the Anatolian Principalities period with its asymmetrical structure and Seljuk tiles decorated domes. In addition, it bears the imprint of the Umayyad mosque which is also known as one of the largest and oldest mosques around the earth in Damascus. According to the belief, The seven Sleepers who are the first Christians in Ephesus and running from Emperor Decius have visited here. Overnight in Kusadasi

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

Kusadası is a great place to visit because of its numerous historical and natural treasures. After a good breakfast, Sirince will be on the target. It is an old-style, well-preserved Greek village that has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. In Sirince we will visit the vineyards and learn to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers plus there will be Turkish coffee and Turkish Delight tasting breaks. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to buy leather goods at good rates. This tour will end at approximately 16.30 and you will be returned to your hotel. Your hotel in Kusadasi is all-inclusive. Overnight in Kusadasi

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

The day is yours. Today you can enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the hotel or enjoy one of the many day trips you can choose. Here is some advice that may inspire you: Quad Safari,

or city tour…

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

The day is yours. You can spend time in the hotel or join for activities such as Suv Offroad Safari, cooking, or aquapark tour…

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

The day is yours. In Kusadasi, you can always find something to do, somewhere to go or something to taste… Today you may join for daily activities; Boat Cruise or Turkish night show… Overnight in Kusadasi.

(All meals, alcohol, and soft drinks included)

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. Santa will not forget your gift box, to make you remember Turkey.

Plus for the day you can join an optional Horse Safari. 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. Getting lost in bubbles with a Turkish Bath can take the tiredness of the New Year’s fun Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

We depart at 08:30 and drive 3 hours to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 and after the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center at its time. Bergamo is a famous city for its jewelry, stones, and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewelry center for 30 minutes. Then it will take 2 hours to arrive Troy. You will see an amazing archeological and mythological ancient city: Troy, where the mythological Trojan battle war takes place. Overnight in Çanakkale.  

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

At 08:30 am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battlefields. 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.  After the tour 3 Hours drive to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Open buffet breakfast included)

After breakfast, this remarkable tour ends. Until we meet on another exceptional travel hope the best for you. Thanks for traveling with TravelShop Booking.