Day 1 - Arrival

Istanbul

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 & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. 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 every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

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Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

Istanbul

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was 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. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the beautiful souvenir shops with a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

 

OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch

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Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

Izmir | Kusadasi

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Today we depart for Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT is a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. After the tour, we depart for Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

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Day 4 - Ephesus + Sirince Village

Kusadasi | Ephesus | Sirince

After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel 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 break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. 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 about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of 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. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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Day 5 - Pamukkale

Kusadasi | Pamukkale

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards 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.

OPTIONAL TANDEM PARAGLIDING: After Pamukkale Trip, we recommend you to Optional Pamukkale Paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale Tour unforgettable by participating in Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding Tour. Enjoy a flight over the stunning and infamous White Mountain in Pamukkale and observe spectacular views over this unique area's attractions. Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale is an ideal alternative experience for those who wish to feel some excited 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 approximately 17.30 and then you will be back to your hotel. We will stay in the thermal hotel, which has the most beautiful natural hot water of 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. Overnight in Pamukkale.

 

Meals: Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner

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Day 6 - Pamukkale to Bodrum

Pamukkale | Bodrum

Today, we travel from Pamukkale to Bodrum. We will have one break on the way after 2.5 hours. Only a 5 hour drive to Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

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Day 7 - Bodrum

Bodrum

The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach & 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 tour and many more. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

Meals: Breakfast + Dinner

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Day 8 - Departure Day

Bodrum | Istanbul

After breakfast, we depart for Bodrum 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 in the future in one of our tours again.

Meals: Breakfast

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INCLUDES:

• All airport transfers mentioned in above itinerary
• 2nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul
• 2nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
• 1night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale
• 2nights hotel accommodation in Bodrum
• Meals mentioned as in the itinerary
• Guided Istanbul City Ttour
• Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
• Guided Ephesus Tour & Turkish Village Sirince
• Guided Pamukkale Tour
• Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional English - speaking tour guides
• Hotel Room Taxes
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
• Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
• Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

EXCLUDES:

• International flights
• Tipping
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey Entry Visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

DESTINATION	GOLD TOUR HOTELS LIST	PLATINUM TOUR HOTELS LIST	DIAMOND TOUR HOTELS LIST
Istanbul	5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham	5 Star Dedeman Hotel	5 Star Polat Renaissance Hotel
Kusadasi	4 Star Faustina Hotel & SPA	5 Star Suhan360 Hotel	5 Star Charisma Deluxe Hotel
Cappadocia	El Puente Cave Hotel	Henedan Cave Hotel	Luxury Gamirasu Cave Hotel