8 Days Handpicked Turkey

Welcome To Antalya a gateway to Turkey's southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its BLUE waters. Upon arrival at Antalya Airport clear Immigration and head for baggage claim and proceed for exit gate where you will be greeted by our hotel transfer representative. Airport to hotel Pre arranged Private Transfer. Hotel Check in & rest of at day at leisure.

You will be picked up from your hotel at around 07:30 for the tour of Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white-colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called "Cotton Castle" in Turkish. Upon arrival, you will visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, the Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site (entrance is self-payment). There are shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. 

Lunch on tourwillbeservedatanlocalrestaurant. {Veg&Non-Veg(Turkish Cuisine)}.

After breakfast hotel check out 3 hrs before flight departure time and transfer to Antalya Airport to catch flight for Cappadocia. Upon arrival at KAYSERI (Cappadocia) Airport you will be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. Check in & enjoy the rest of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Today will be another mystical day, we will start with a visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to the Pigeon Valley for panoramic view, Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Lunch on tourwillbeservedatanlocalrestaurant. {Veg&Non-Veg(Turkish Cuisine)}.

After breakfast hotel check out 3 hrs before flight departure time and transfer to Kayseri Airport to catch flight for Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be transferred to your hotel. Check in & enjoy the rest of the day/evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

Breakfast at hotel and Tour starts at the heart of the Istanbul old city: “Sultanahmet”. Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled from here. BLUE MOSQUE, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, is famous with the blue tiles adorning the walls of it’s interior and 6 minarets. HIPPODROME, the center of the old city where sportif and political events took place, decorated with Serpentine Column, Obelisk of Theodosius and German Fountain of Wilhelm II. GRAND BAZAAR one of the worlds biggest and the oldest covered bazaars with 4000 shops selling authentic carpets, gold jewelery, goods, antiques, leatherware and souvenirs. Also you have seen Grand Bazaar at the last movie of James Bond. LUNCH at a Turkish restaurant. TOPKAPI PALACE was the residence of Ottoman sultans for 400 years and now a UNESCO world heritage site as the best example of palaces. Sacred Islamic relics of prophet Mohammed, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts and murals, large collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, armors, shields, Ottoman miniatures, imperial treasures and jewelery are exhibited at the palace. (Harem is  not included in the program)

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The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. BOSPHORUS ON BOAT A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace RUMELI FORTRESS (exterior visit) The biggest castle of Istanbul can be seen clearly during our Bosphorus Cruise. Dolmabahçe Palace, the largest and most sumptuous palace in Turkey, located on the coast of the Bosporus in Istanbul. It is Istanbul’s first European-style palace, built between 1843 and 1856 by by Sultan Abdülmecid I in an attempt to modernize Istanbul,Cable car on Pierre Loti hill The Pierre Loti Hill Cable Car, located in Istanbul, Turkey, offers a scenic and convenient way to reach the top of Pierre Loti Hill. Named after the famous French writer Pierre Loti, who was enamored with the city's charm, the hill provides breathtaking views of the Golden Horn. The cable car ride is not only a practical means of transportation but also a popular tourist attraction, allowing visitors to enjoy panoramic vistas of Istanbul's historic skyline and lush surroundings.

Note:TheSpiceBazaarisclosedonSunday,andwillbereplacedwiththePierreLotiCafe. 

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Breakfast at Hotel & 4 Hrs before your flight departure time you will be picked up and transferred to airport to catch your flight to your onward destination.