Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist, and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium, the Roman and Ottoman Empires. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents, Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to everyone’s taste, traditions, and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, we have an Istanbul City Tour. Our first stop will be the HIPPODROME. The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. It was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is known as the "Blue Mosque" because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next stop will be the HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! The 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 6^th-century golden mosaics. Today, it is a mosque. lunch break at 13:00 pm. After lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the beautiful souvenir shops with a unique atmosphere and reasonable prices for your shopping. You will find: exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish delights, Turkish coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as ceramic handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores. Return to your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Istanbul.

OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight, between 19:30 and 23:30, we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a belly dance show, a Turkish Folklore show, a DJ performance, and great entertainment on the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. At the end of the entertainment at about 0:00 am, transfer to your hotel.

Please remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Haghia Sophia Mosque.

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After breakfast, between 08:00 am and 09:30 am, pick-ups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant. Today you will depart for a Bosphorus Cruise Tour.

BOSPHORUS BY BOAT, a traditional boat trip along the waterway that separates Europe and Asia. You will enjoy your tour on a private luxury boat. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After lunch, depart for Istanbul airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

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After breakfast between 8:30 am and 9:30 am, departure from the hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, en-route visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre. Lunch will be served around 13:00. After lunch, we will visit a place that continues to practice one of the oldest arts in Turkey; a carpet-weaving center. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to the Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paint. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey, especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested on your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers in the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. This enables you to enjoy the shopping experience while gaining knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight in Kusadasi.

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We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival in Pamukkale, we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterward, we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. We will stay in the thermal hotel, which has the most beautiful natural hot springs in Pamukkale, and you can enjoy the hot thermal pool in the hotel.

OPTIONAL TANDEM PARAGLIDING: After your Pamukkale trip, we recommend you take the optional Pamukkale Paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale tour unforgettable by participating in the Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding Tour. Enjoy a flight over the stunning and famous White Mountain in Pamukkale and observe spectacular views of this unique area's attractions. Tandem paragliding in Pamukkale is an ideal alternative experience for those who wish to experience some exciting moments. It can also be the perfect way to explore the attractions from above and appreciate the beauty of the natural scenery. This tour will end at approximately 17.30 and then you will be back at your hotel.

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR: As an option, the next day, we will have the opportunity to take a hot air balloon flight over Pamukkale's unique white travertines early in the morning. If you want to experience this perfect and unique hot air balloon trip, please make your reservation before you go to Pamukkale. 

(Breakfast and dinner included)

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Bodrum. We will stop on the way for a coffee break and freshen up. It is only a 5-hour drive to Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Depart for the Bodrum City Tour at 09:30. Visit the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. Today, the castle's rooms are used as a museum where finds from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic, and Classical periods are exhibited. The castle also houses the largest underwater archaeological museum in Turkey. It is one of the few of its kind in the world. The reconstruction of a shipwreck in the museum itself is worth a visit. After the castle tour, see what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum.

The Mausoleum, King Mausolus' tomb, is at the origin of the funerary monuments of great dimensions and sumptuous architecture. Today you can see the cleared platform and some of the finds from the magnificent Mausoleum. The stones were used for the construction of the castle, and some parts of the tomb are exhibited at the British Museum in London, England. After the Mausoleum tour, depart for the Amphitheatre. Visit the ancient theater. The theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. Built in the time of Mausolus, it is one of the very few surviving pre-Hellenistic theaters in Asia Minor and thus one of the oldest. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

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After breakfast, we will transfer you to Fethiye. We will stop on the way for a coffee break and freshen up. It is only a 5-hour drive to Fethiye. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.

(Breakfast and dinner included)

The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views of the natural magnificent beach and crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tours, and many more. Our guide and car will be ready to take you to any place you would like to visit within the city. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.

(Breakfast and dinner included)

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Antalya. We will stop on the way for a coffee break and freshen up. It is only a 5-hour drive to Antalya. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

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The day is yours again. You don't have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views of the natural, magnificent beach and crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you can choose. These include Aqua Park, horse riding, river rafting, paintball, diving or snorkeling, fishing tours, and many more. Our guide and car will be ready to take you to any place you would like to visit within the city. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

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After breakfast, by 12:00 o'clock, we check out and have free time till departure. Then, we depart for Antalya Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA TURKISH NIGHT SHOW: In the evening at 19:30 PM, we have an optional tour to enjoy our Turkish Night Shows, which are traditions that have survived from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. You may have great fun in the real caves with the rich Anatolian food menu, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, a belly dance show, a Turkish Folklore show, a DJ performance, and the warm service of Anatolian Hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.

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

(Breakfast, lunch, and dinner included)

Depart for Cappadocia Tour after breakfast at 09:30. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved underground cities in Cappadocia. After the Underground City tour, you visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the lives of Jesus Christ and monks. The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery workshop to see how they make pottery. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations, to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man's hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. The last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

For our guests who will experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in the most beautiful and unique area of the world at 05:30 am in the morning before sunrise. And we will go to the area where hundreds of hot air balloons will take off through the air. We will watch the sunrise over those splendid fairy chimneys and valleys that impress people with their exquisiteness. After making our flight in about an hour, we will celebrate our experience with champagne when we land and collect our flight certificate. Then we will return to our hotel and have our delicious breakfast.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, you will have free time to shop in Cappadocia. Today, we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one, and we would like to see you again in the future on one of our tours. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.