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Turkish Discovery    

With 2 nights in Istanbul, Cappadocia and Kusadasi, and 1 night in Pamukkale this tour assures you will not mist any of the 'must see' sights of Turkey.

  



DAYS  8 days / 7 nights
DEPARTURE   Istanbul - Kusadasi
HOLIDAY TYPE   First Class Coach Tour
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Day 1 - Friday

Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.

Day 2 - Saturday

Istanbul
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace , St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul.(B)

Day 3 - Sunday

Cappadocia
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia . After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake , we will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay Optional night tour with a Turkish show is available tonight. (BD)

Day 4 - Monday

Cappadocia
Early in the morning an optional Balloon touris available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets ,Turkish tiles ,onyx and potteries.Overnight stay in Cappadocia (BD).

Day 5 - Tuesday

Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay (BD).

Day 6 - Wednesday

Kusadasi
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade.Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world '' then continue to Kusadasi for overnight stay (BD).

Day 7 - Thursday

Kusadasi
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theatre and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary's House. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Overnight stay in Kusadasi (BD).

Day 8 - Friday

Kusadasi
Transfer to either Kusadasi port for the ferry to Samos or Izmir airport. (B)

 
   

 



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