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Day 1 Thursday / Istanbul
Upon arrival, you will be met by our representative and transferred to
your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure .
Day 2 Friday / Istanbul
After breakfast halfday tour to Bosphorus and Spice Bazaar.Rest of the day is
At your leisure (B)
Day 3 Saturday / Istanbul
After breakfast, visit the old town Hippodrome area St. Sophia,
Blue Mosque and Topkapi Palace. A colorful visit to the Grand Bazaar
and return your hotel for overnight. (B)
Day 4 Sunday / Cappadocia
Depart for Ankara; capital of modern Turkey, Ataturk's Mausoleum, father of Turks. Continue to Cappadocia via picturesque Salt Lake, photo stop by the lake. An optional fun Turkish folklore evening is available tonight. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BD)
Day 5 Monday / Cappadocia
An optional Balloon tour is available early in the morning today. Full day excursion includes visits to Kaymakli Underground City, Goreme Open Air Museum and natural fortress in Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (BD)
Day 6 Tuesday / Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale today. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljuk Sultanhan Caravanserai. Arrive Konya and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana. Continue to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 7 Wednesday / Kusadasi
Visit the ancient Hierapolis; see the magnificent necropolis and enjoy free time by the surreal Pamukkale travertines .Continue to Selcuk and visit the site of Temple of Artemis ‘‘one of the seven wonders of the ancient world”. Continue Kusadasi for overnight. (BD)
Day 8 Thursday / Kusadasi
Visit Ephesus, capital of Asia Minor. See the famous library, the temples and the colossal theater. A memorable visit to Virgin Mary’s House.. Overnight in Kusadasi. (BD)
Day 9 Friday / Canakkale
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropolis with its well preserved remains beforecontinuing to Troy the site of Homer's epic war. Drive Canakkale for an overnight stay. (B,D)
Day 10 Saturday / Istanbul
After breakfast; cross the Dardanelles and continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair , Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial as well as the war museum. Arrival in Istanbul for an overnight stay. (B)
Day 11 Sunday / Istanbul
After breakfast transfer to the airport (Ataturk airport ). (B)
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