This comprehensive tour of Turkey appeals
to history buffs and beach lovers alike. Visit the great
city of Istanbul, the underground cave cities of Cappadocia,
charming  seaside
Antalya, the white mineral pools of Pamukkale, the impressive
ruins of Ephesus, Aphrodisias and Kekova Island, and the
turquoise waters and yacht harbors of Bodrum. Begin in
Istanbul and stay at the hotel, a centrally located building.
During flexible touring with your guide, visit sights
such as the Aya Sofia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace
and the beautiful tiles in its Harem, ancient underground
cisterns, and Istanbul's Spice Market. Take a cruise on
the Bosphorus, the waterway separating old Istanbul from
new, Europe from Asia. During free time, shop for carpets
and kilim, jewelry, glass, textiles and antiques at the
Grand Bazaar.  Next,
fly inland to Cappadocia. View ancient frescoes and cave
dwellings, and climb through the narrow corridors of vast
subterranean cities. From there, drive to Konya and see
the imposing green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic
founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). Spend three
nights in Antalya at a hotel overlooking the blue waters
of the Mediterranean and take day excursions to the ruins
of the ancient cities of Termessos, Perge and Aspendos.
Also visit the Lycian tombs of Myra and take a boat expedition
to Kekova Island to view the spectacular underwater ruins
of an ancient city submerged during an earthquake.
 Continue
to Pamukkale and spend a day enjoying the mineral pools
and visiting ruins of this very old thermal spa. Tour
Aphrodisias en route to Bodrum, a Mediterranean town of
whitewashed homes perched on a hillside over the sea.
Explore the town's attractions, including a Roman amphitheatre,
the Castle of St. Peter, and the remains of the Mausoleum
of Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient
World. Spend one afternoon on a gullet, sailing the waters
of the Aegean Sea. Relax at Bodrum's nice hotel. Next,
travel to Izmir, the base for visiting the Greek and Roman
ruins of Dydima, Miletus, Priene, Pergamon and Ephesus,
the former terminus of the Royal Road to Babylon. Finally,
fly back to Istanbul for a night in a room with a view
of the Bosphorus.
Itinerary
Overview
Day
1 Arrive Istanbul
Arrival transfer to Hotel for three-night stay. Afternoon
Istanbul tour
Day 2 Istanbul
Full-day city touring
Day 3 Istanbul
Full-day city touring, including Bosphorus cruise
Day 4 Istanbul - Cappadocia
Transfer and flight to Cappadocia. Afternoon touring of
underground cities and caves
Day 5 Cappadocia
Continue touring around Cappadocia
Day 6 Cappadocia - Konya - Antalya
Drive to Antalya for three-night stay. Visit Konya
en route
Day 7 Antalya
Full day touring to Termessos, Perge and Aspendos
Day 8 Antalya
Full day flexible touring to Myra, Kekova Island and
Kale
Day 9 Antalya - Pamukkale
Drive to Pamukkale. Afternoon city touring
Day 10 Pamukkale - Bodrum
Drive to Bodrum for two nights. Tour Aphrodisias en
route
Day 11 Bodrum
Morning private city touring. Afternoon sailing excursion
on gulet.
Day 12 Bodrum - Izmir
Drive to Izmir with touring en route (Didyma, Miletus,
Priene)
Day 13 Izmir & Ephesus
Full-day excursion to Ephesus
Day 14 Izmir & Pergamon
Full-day excursion to Pergamon
Day 15 Izmir - Istanbul
Transfer and flight to Istanbul for overnight
Day 16 Depart Turkey
Airport transfer
PS.Call
us at (90) 212 638 76 06 or send us EMAIL
to request the complete itinerary and PRICE of the tour.
You can also customizing your own itinerary.
|
