8-days Wonders Of Turkey: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale And Cappadocia

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)

Day 2: Full Day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum, Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern **
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
In addition to its historical importance, it's a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)

Day 3: Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)

Day 4: Full Day Tour to Pamukkale and Hierapolis

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale - Cotton Castle)

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)

Day 5: Flight to Cappadocia

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Joining in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, the extraordinary natural and cultural masterpiece of Central Anatolia in Turkey,’’ Cappadocia ‘’ (Kapadokya in Turkish) dominates 40 kms area in between the districts of Avanos and Urgup located in Nevsehir.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar..)

Day 6: Full Day / North Cappadocia Tour

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
See the unique Fairy Chimneys.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
See the most interesting Mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
This fantastic region is famous for the pottery, silk, wool and carpet weaving, wine cultivation and agriculture. This wonderful place hosting countless civilizations reflects the visitors both natural and human-made masterpieces today.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Goreme Tarihi Milli Parki, Goreme Turkey
Is the miraculous and amazing small cave city that located at Cappadocia’s famous Goreme Valley. This small cave city was built by early Christians in 11th century to protect their faith and life style within this mystic place. As being notable for historic cave churches, the museum has a very deep and rich history.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar village, on between Nevsehir and Goreme road. Having a geostrategic position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnificent castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous landscape.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar)

Day 7: Full Day / South Cappadocia Tour

Stop At: Red Valley, Nevsehir Ortahisar, Nevsehir 50650 Turkey
This breath-taking valley is famous for its having wonderful lanscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Is one of the longest valleys that reflects distinctive formation challenging the time. It is located between the Goreme and Uchisar districts in Cappadocia and grabs the people who visited here by creating a mystic ambiance.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Invites the people to a magical world thanks to not only its wonderful sight, but also providing to be organized many various nature sports with its huge and plain land. It is perfect area for walking, trekking and hiking.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
One of the widest, enchanting, one of the most famous and wonderful underground city in Cappadocia. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar..)

Day 8: Flight back to Istanbul / Tour Ends

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Transfer to Cappadocia Airport and take a flight back to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.