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9 Days Tour of Turkey - By Bus

Tour Code : ITT-221731
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Duration : 9 Days - 8 Nights
Departures : All year round, Guarantee Departure
Highlights : Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale


9 Day Tour of Turkey - By Bus
 

TOUR ITINERARY

 

Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Pick from the airport, transfer to hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
 
Day 2 - Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old City. In this day you will be able to see:
 
HAGIA SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains. 
 
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st.  early 17th century.
 
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
 
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc
 
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.
 
17:00 After the tour, you will be transfered back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
 
Day 3 - Bosphorus & Two Continents Tour / Bus to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Two Continents . In this day you will be able to see:
 
SPICE BAZAAR: Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...
 
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT: On the  waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity  to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture,  besides modern residences and luxurious apartments.
 
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to go from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in two minutes.
 
DOLMABACHE PALACE: With more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its visitors.

 
CAMLICA HILL: Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the highest point of the city.
 
After the tour transfer back to hotel.
19:00 Pick up from your hotel & transfer to bus station.
20:30 Depart from Istanbul. Bus trip takes around 10 hours. There are three breaks on the way for your personal needs.
 

 Day 4
- Cappadocia Tour 1 
(Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
When you arrival Cappadocia bus station transfer to hotel. Take in breakfast and start tour. you will be pick up from hotel for full day tour of Northern Cappadocia.
 
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
 
DEVRENT VALLEY: Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks’ Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.
 
MONKS VALLEY: The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
 
AVANOS: A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
 
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM: Goreme was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of G�reme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features.
 
UCHISAR: Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain. 
 
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 17:00. Overnight in Cappadocia.
 

Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour 2 / Bus to Ephesus (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
 
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
 
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the G�reme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
 
HOSPITAL MONASTRY: One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
 
KAYMAKLI: Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
 
PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
 
After the tour, you will be transferred to Bus Station. Overnight bus to Selcuk/Ephesus.
 
Day 6 - Ephesus (Meals: Dinner)
07:30 Arrive in Selcuk. Met on arrival & Transfer to hotel. Free Day in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
 
Day 7 - Ephesus Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary. First you will visit The Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. After the tour, you will be transferred  back to your hotel & Overnight in Kusadasi.
 
Day 8 - Pamukkale Tour / Bus to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast & Lunch)
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
08:15 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman Baths.
After the tour, you will be transferred to Bus Station. Overnight bus to Istanbul
 
Day 9 - Arrive to Istanbul / Departure
Arrival early to the Istanbul bus station. Transfer to city center or A/P according to your flight time. (If you would like, you can extend your trip by adding extra nights in Istanbul, please advise.

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What's Included

What’s included:
• Arrival, departure airport transfers and ground transportation.
• 2 nights in Istanbul at 4 star or Boutique hotels including breakfast
• 2 nights in Kusadasi at 4 star hotel including breakfast & Dinner
• 1 night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel including breakfast
• Transportation by comfortable Bus
• Overnight bus tickets
• Professional English speaking guide on the tours.
• Meals mentioned by the itinerary
• Museum entry fees
• Services charges & local taxes

What is not included?
• Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast).

HOTELS

In Istanbul : Yusuf Pasa Konagi
In Cappadocia : Sarihan Cave Hotel
In Kusadasi : Dabaklar Hotel 
 

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