Turkey 8 Day Package - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale

You will be picked from Istanbul Airport and taken to your hotel. Today there is no scheduled activity, you will meet with our guide next day at 09:30 AM

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You will be picked by our guide for a walking tour to the hearth of Ottoman and Byzantine at 09:30 am for a full day tour.

Highlights of the day:

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You will be able to discover the hearth of Ottoman Empire, this palace is initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople (Istanbul)

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This very sacred and holy place is an enormous architectural marvel in Istanbul, Turkey, that was originally built as a Christian basilica nearly 1,500 years ago.

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The Blue Mosque

The Blue Mosque is actually the nickname for the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, which is one of the most important works of Ottoman history.

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The Obelisk of Theodosius

The Obelisk of Theodosius is of red granite from Aswan and was originally 30m tall, like the Lateran Obelisk. The lower part was damaged in antiquity, probably during its transport or re-erection, and so the obelisk is today only 18.54m (or 19.6m) high, or 25.6m if the base is included.

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One of the most important manument in Istanbul, the bronze column consisting of three intertwined snakes, was intended to commemorate the 31 Greek city-states that participated in the battle.

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One of the most ancient markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar, is known amongst the locals as Kapali Carsi , there are 1000s of small vendors situated in this maze-like shopping mall.

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Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar this morning to

enjoy the diverse aromas.

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Galata is an inique bridge which combine car road and pedestrian sidewalk with a lot of fishermen and seafood restaurants on the lower tier of it.

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You will be enjoying a laid-back Bosphorus Cruise, where you can admire the eclectic architecture of the city as you travel

between Europe and Asia, watching the palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabachce and Beylerbeyi pass by you.

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Afterwards, transfer to Istanbul

airport to catch a flight to Cappadocia, this is a direct domestic 1 hour flight.

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After arriving Cappadocia airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, you will meet with your guide next day at 09:00 AM

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After the optional balloon tour we will visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys.

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Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroomshaped pinnacles.

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In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years.

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Avanos today is famed for its distinctive pottery and beautifully painted ceramics made from the red clay taken from the local riverbank and produced in the area since the time of the Hittites, around 2000 BC. The town is home to several authentic family-run potteries, where the skill of master pottery has been passed down from father to son through generations

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Rose Valley

Rose Valley is one of Cappadocia's most iconic valleys, a fairytale landscape of rock chimneys and caves best explored on foot.

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This village and its close environs offer a wide range of alternatives for walkers and hikers in an exceptional natural landscape.

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One of the most visited valleys in Cappadocia

One of the most visited valleys in Cappadocia is the Pigeon Valley. This valley is a historically special area.

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Love Valley

Love Valley is a hidden valley that earned its name because of very odd shaped fairy chimney formations that can reach heights of 100 ft (30m).

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Kaymakli's history dates back to Hittites and Phrygians Period in the 7th and 8th century B.C. Kaymakli Underground City has acted as a safe haven for those fleeing from religious persecution, and it was mainly used by Christians during the Byzantine era for protection from invading Arabs.

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After your Cappadocia program finish, you will be driven to Kayseri airport for 90 minutes direct flight to Izmir.

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You will be transfered from Izmir airport to Kusadasi. You will meet with your guide tomorrow 09:00 AM.

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Day starts by pick up from your hotel at 10:00 AM, after a 20 min drive you will reach Magnesia Gate of Ephesus Ancient City. After the tour you will be taken to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Today's highlights : Library of Celsus Temple of Hadrian Terrace Houses Hercules Gate Grand Theatre The Snake Cult of Asklepios Herm(Marker) of Hermes Artemission Stone-carving of the goddess Nike Fountain of Trajan

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The stunning white calcium pools, which cling to the side of a ridge, have long been one of the most famous picture postcard views of Türkiye. Pamukkale, literally meaning “cotton castle”, is also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis of which there are many interesting ruins, and is a very popular destination for a short visit.

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After Pamukkale tour, you will fly from Cardak (Pamukkale) airport to Istanbul , after that you will be transferred to your hotel for the overnight. Next day you will be transferred back to Istanbul airport for your International flight.

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Departure airport transfer and end of our services. Transfer will be 4 hours before your flight time.

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