Western and Central Anatolia Tour

Western and Central Anatolia Tour

Western and Central Anatolia Tour
09 NIGHTS /10 DAY
Daily departure all year around

DAY 01: Istanbul (Meals:No)
xx:xx On arrival Transfer Istanbul Airport to hotel
Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 02 : Istanbul Sightseein tour
(Meals:Breakfast+ Lunch)
After breakfast, a full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, Overnight Istanbul.

DAY 03 : Bosphorus cruise (Meals:Breakfast+ Lunch)
After breakfast ,a full day tour to Bosphourus and Asia. Vist the Egyptian spice market and then embark on a boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Passing the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace unter the bosphorus bridge, villas, fortress and small fishing villages. Then visit the Rumeli fortress; Build by Mehmet in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul, one of the most beautiful works of military architecture. After lunch across the bosphorous bridge visit Summer residence of the Ottoman Sultan with its Harem on the Asian side. then visit Dolmabahce Palace. Overnight Istanbul

DAY 04: Istanbul, Cappadocia
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch+Dinner )
Eraly in the morning transfer to airport 07:00 am morning flight to Kayseri.
08:30 am Arrival Kayseri ,meet at the airport and transfer to Cappadocia. Starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries and Uchisar,
Dinner & Overnight stay in Cappadocia

DAY 05: Cappadocia Pamukkale
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch )
After Breakfast ,another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. visit the Agzikarahan Caravansarai. 20:00 pm Overnight coach to Pamukkale

DAY 06 : Pamukkale, Kusadasi
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch + Dinner)
06:00 Arrival pamukkale transfer to hotel and check in for half day and having breakfast
Around 09:30 am starting tour to Pamukkale; visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gained importance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World. Evening transfer to Kusadasi check in hotel Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi

DAY 07 : Ephesus
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch + Dinner)
After Breakfast Full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. Dinner and Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

DAY 08: Pergamon, Troy
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch )
After breakfast on our journey to Izmir we will stop by the hauntingly beautiful Pergamon. Among the impressive structures of this city, dating from 399 BC, we will see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library which was surpassed only by that found in Alexandria at the time. The Asclepieum of Pergamon was a famous health center where methods of treatment included blood transfusions, music therapy and meditation
drive to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. Then transfer to Canakkale hotel for an Overnight stay

DAY 09: Troy, Gallipoli, Istanbul
(Meals: Breakfast+ Lunch )
After breakfast, then start touring in Gallipoli; visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston s Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.After tour departure for istanbul. Late evening Arrival istanbul check-in Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10 : Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast)
After Breakfast transfer to airport as per your flight departure time.

PACKAGE RATE INCULUDES
04 Nights in istanbul hotel accommodation with breakfast
01 Night in Cappadocia hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner
02 Nights in Kusadasi hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner
01 Night in Canakkale hotel accommodation with breakfast & dinner
01 Night on Overnight coach from Cappadocia to Pamukkale

SIGHTSEEING TOURS
02 day Group Istanbul Tour
02 day Group Cappadocia Tour
01 day Group Pamukkale tour
01 day Group Ephesus Tour
01 day Group pergamon & Troy Tour
01 day Group Gallipoli & Troy tour
Above tours includes guiding in english, entrance fees, lunch and transport

TRANSPORTATION:
01 Night on Overnight coach from Cappadocia to Pamukkale
01 Domestic flight : Istanbul, Kayseri
All land transfers between airports/hotels/airport
All local Taxes and service charges