Turkish Delight

Tour Duration

7 Nights / 8 Days

holiday type

Customised
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  • Istanbul

On arrival in Istanbul you will be transferred to the hotel for check in. Later in the afternoon afternoon proceed for a half-day tour to visit City Walls, Golden Horn and cable car to Pierre Loti Hill. Later, enjoy Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus an amazing cruise between the two continents EUROPE and ASIA. Enjoy beauty of the ancient wooden mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages, Rumeli Fortress and Leander’s Tower (no interior visit). Overnight in Istanbul.
 


  • Istanbul

Today after breakfast proceed for a half-day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district in the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia church which is one of the marvels of world architecture and its massive dome dominates the skyline of old Istanbul. (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum).Later visit the Blue Mosque, walk through the Hippodrome, the stadium of the ancient Byzantium, finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar where you can shop for carpets and kilms, silks, jewellery, ceramics, icons and leather goods. 
Overnight in Istanbul. (B)
 


  • Istanbul – Kayseri (fly) – Cappadocia

Today board flight to Kayseri, (arrival to Kayseri Apt has to be latest at 07:40am). On arrival proceed to Cappadocia (road aprox 1hr 15min) a city known for underground warren of corridors, chapels, warehouses and living spaces that comprise the underground cave cities of Cappadocia.  Later visit Red Valley, the Old Cavusin Village, the Kaymakli Underground City and Pigeon Valley  Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
 


  • Cappadocia

Today early morning we recommend a glide over captivating landscapes in a fleet of hot air balloons (Optional). Later proceed to visit Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cave Churches, Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
 


  • Cappadocia – Izmir (fly) – Kusadasi

Today transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir, on arrival proceed to Kusadasi (road aprox 01hr 20min). On arrival day free at leisure to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Kusadasi (B)
 
 


  • Kusadasi

Today proceed to Pamukkale Tour. Visit the famous Cotton Fortress and Hierapolis Ancient Site, including magnificently preserved necropolis, the main street, gates, the thermal baths, the Greco Roman theatre and the Basilica of St. Philippe. Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)
 

 


  • Kusadasi

Today proceed to Ephesus ancient city. Visit the ancient city and the site of Temple of Artemis, experience Turkish handicrafts and visit the last home of the Virgin Mary. Overnight in Kusadasi. ( B & L)
 


  • Departure

Today, you will be transferred to the airport for flight back home or to your onward destination. (B)