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 the 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, customs, and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Open buffet breakfast included)
We depart at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia 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. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar.

Grand Spice Bazaar is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.

The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque. 

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
At 06:00 or 06:30 am, we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battlefields. Two hours later, we will give you 20 minutes to relax in a restaurant area. We will arrive at Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have a lunch break, relax a little bit, and then depart for the battlefields. Visit the Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields of Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair. After the tour, we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

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We depart at 8:30 and drive 30 minutes to Troy. Visit the famous archaeological and mythological sites of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Following the Troy tour, it's a three-hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after lunch, departure for a tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center at that time. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones, and silver. So, on the way, we will visit a jewelry center for 30 minutes. Arrival in Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. 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 p.m. After lunch, we will visit a place that continues to perform 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 whilst 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. Overnight in Pamukkale.

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. 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 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. 

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After breakfast, we take off for Bodrum. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and proceed to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, between 08:00 am and 09:30 am, pickups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today we depart for a Bodrum City Tour. 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 the findings from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine 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, we will go to 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, we depart for The Amphitheatre to 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.

(Breakfast and dinner included)
Today, we travel from Bodrum to Fethiye. We will have one break on the way after 2, 5, or 6 hours. 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. Dinner and overnight in Fethiye.

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After breakfast, we head towards Antalya. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and proceed to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

(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 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, including Aqua Park, horse riding, river rafting, paintball, diving or snorkeling, fishing tours and many more. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

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After breakfast, according to the flight schedule, you will check out and have free time until departure. Then, we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast, between 08:00 am and 09:30 am, pickups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations, phallic-like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country, Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her), is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. The Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramics and carpets. You will be picked up at approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. The tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia. After Uchisar, 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 Pasabagi, where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi, you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. The next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. The last stop is the Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end at approximately 18.00 and you will be returned to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping in Cappadocia. Then, we depart for Kayseri or Nevsehir 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 Turkey.