2 nights in Istanbul, 1 night in Ankara, 2 nights in Cappadocia, 1 night in Pamukkale, 1 night in İzmir

ISTANBUL
Arrival to İstanbul. Meeting and assistance by an English speaking guide at the airport and then transfer to Hotel. Overnight.

ISTANBUL After breakfast; our full day will be dedicated to the legendary Istanbul. Our tour starts with "Hippodrome" which was once the center of all civil activities in the city and a huge stadium where over one hundred thousand spectators cheered on their favourite charioteers, "Blue Mosque"; one of the principal adornments on the skyline of the city, and "St.Sophie" originally a Christian Basilica built by Constantine in the 4th century, then converted to a mosque during the Ottoman Empire. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon visits of Topkapi Palace which used to be the residence of Ottoman Sultans and Grand Bazaar. Return back to hotel and overnight.

ISTANBUL / ANKARA
In the morning, we will have enough time to visit the Spice Bazaar and to make a Bosphorus Tour. Lunch at a local restaurant and drive to Ankara. Arrival, dinner and overnight.

ANKARA / CAPPADOCIA
Half day sightseing tour in Ankara including the visits of the Anatolian Civilization Museum; famous with a unique collection of the ancient Anatolian and Hittite relics, Ankara Castle and Anitkabir ( Mausoleum of Atatürk ). Lunch at a local restaurant. Continue to Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight.

CAPPADOCIA After breakfast; the whole day is dedicated to the visit of Cappadocia; the area with lunar landscapes the fairy chimneys and troglodyte dwellings, built by Christian Acohorits and monks who sought refuge. Göreme Valley which is a complex of rock chapels and churches covered with frescoes, the village of Avanos, Zelve and naturel Citadel of Uçhisar are the other magnificent places to be visited. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE
Visits of the underground cities of Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu made to accommodate several thousands of people with seven subterranean floors. Drive to Pamukkale via Konya with the visit of Mausoleum of Mevlana. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Pamukkale. Arrival, dinner, and overnight.

PAMUKKALE / SELCUK / IZMIR Early in the morning, visit Hierapolis and drive to ancient city of Ephesus. Visit Ephesus ruins, which is one of the largest and best excaveted archeological sites in the world. It is the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. St. Paul lived here, preached and walked through its marble streets. Continue to the 6th century - Basilica of St.John and House of Virgin Mary. Lunch at a local restaurant during the tours. Dinner and overnight in İzmir.

DEPARTURE
Departure to the airport for the return flight via Istanbul. End of services.

Price includes:
" Accommodation at 4 star / 3 star hotels during the whole tour.
" Accommodations are all in HB basis
" A/C deluxe coach during the whole tour.
" Professional guidance services in your language during the whole tour.
" 06 lunches at the local restaurants
" All entrance fees as per itinerary
" 01 free in dbl room (for the Tour Leader)
" Bosphorus tour by the private boat (depending on the number of participants)
" Porterage at airports and hotels.

Price does NOT include
" Tips to the guide, driver, and headwaiters at the hotels
" Personal expenses
" International or domestic air fares
" Dinners during the Istanbul stay