Ancient Civilization Tour
DAY 01 : ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL
(Sat)
Arrival to Istanbul International Airport and meet for transfer
to hotel. In the evening all participants will meet for a group
dinner to get toknow each other. Orientation and discussion
with the guide.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 : ISTANBUL HISTORICAL
TOUR
Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important
historical sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia,
Hippodrome Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem roomsoptional extra).
In the evening back to hotel , Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 03 : ISTANBUL to CAPPADOCIA
via ANKARA
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Domestic Airport
for morning flight to Ankara. On arrival meet with the tour coach
and move on to visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of modern
Turkey,
and the museum of Anatolian Civilizations with its Hittite treasures
and artifacts from the world's oldest city. En route to Cappadocia,
famous for its "moon like" landscape and underground
cities, tour the 13th
century Seljuk Caravanserai of Agzikarahan. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 04 : CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast then on to tour Goreme Open Air Museum with its 6th
to 10th century rock chapels decorated with Christian frescoes
after which we will also make visits to Kaymakli Underground City
and the
pottery making village of Avanos. The days touring also includes
a visit to Zelve's Byzantine monastic complex and fairy chimneys.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 05 : CAPPADOCIA to KONYA
Breakfast at hotel and some free time before we depart on the
drive to Konya where we visit the Whirling Dervishes (Mevlana)
Mausoleum and the Karatay Koran School, displaying colorful Turkish
tiles.
Overnight in Konya.
DAY 06 : KONYA to PAMUKKALE
Breakfast and we depart to Pamukkale, literally translated as
"Cotton Castle", describing the white lime cascades
(travertens) formed by mineral springs. Here we will also visit
the ruins of Hierapolis before check-in. At the hotel you will
also have the opportunity to enjoy a thermal mineral spring bath.
Overnight in Pamukkale
DAY 07 : PAMUKKALE, APHRODISIAS
and EPHESUS
Depart on the drive to Selcuk and along the way we will make a
stop to visit the amazing ruins of Aphrodisias which were dedicated
to the Godess of Love, Aphrodite. On arrival to Selcuk we visit
the famous
site of Ephesus, one of the world's finest archaeological sites.
Walk in its well preserved 2000 year old marble streets to the
theatre, Library
of Celsius, gymnasium, Hadrian's Arch etc. Also during the day
visit the House of Virgin Mary before driving on to Izmir airport.
Evening flight to istanbul & Overnight in istanbul
DAY 08 : BOSPHOROUS CRUISE
Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu Port to board
the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this
relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains
to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue
on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also
visit Grand Bazaar. In the evening a perfect way to end your time
in Turkey, we proceed on to a special venue to enjoy our last
meal accompanied by a show of traditional folklore dances and
music. Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 09 : DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL
Breakfast at hotel, check out and as per your international flight
departure time, transfer on to Istanbul Airport.
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