Turkey 8 Day Package - Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale

اليوم 1 Arrival Airport Transfer Istanbul

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   2 ساعات

   You will be picked from Istanbul Airport and taken to your hotel. Today there is no scheduled activity, you will meet with our guide next day at 09:30 AM

اليوم 2 Old City Classical Istanbul

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   Istanbul

   7 ساعات

   You will be picked by our guide for a walking tour to the hearth of Ottoman and Byzantine at 09:30 am for a full day tour.
   Highlights of the day:

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   TopkapI Palace

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول غير مشمولة

   You will be able to discover the hearth of Ottoman Empire, this palace is initially constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople (Istanbul)

3. 3

   Hagia Sophia Mosque

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   This very sacred and holy place is an enormous architectural marvel in Istanbul, Turkey, that was originally built as a Christian basilica nearly 1,500 years ago.

4. 4

   Blue Mosque

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   The Blue Mosque is actually the nickname for the Sultan Ahmed Mosque in Istanbul, which is one of the most important works of Ottoman history.

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   Obelisk of Theodosius

   15 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   The Obelisk of Theodosius is of red granite from Aswan and was originally 30m tall, like the Lateran Obelisk. The lower part was damaged in antiquity, probably during its transport or re-erection, and so the obelisk is today only 18.54m (or 19.6m) high, or 25.6m if the base is included.

6. 6

   Serpent Column

   15 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   One of the most important manument in Istanbul, the bronze column consisting of three intertwined snakes, was intended to commemorate the 31 Greek city-states that participated in the battle.

7. 7

   Grand Bazaar

   1 ساعة

   One of the most ancient markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar, is known amongst the locals as Kapali Carsi , there are 1000s of small vendors situated in this maze-like shopping mall.

اليوم 3 Egyptian Spice Market & Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Cappadocia.

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   Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

   2 ساعات تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Breakfast at the hotel. Head to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar this morning to
   enjoy the diverse aromas.

2. 2

   Galata Koprusu

   15 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Galata is an inique bridge which combine car road and pedestrian sidewalk with a lot of fishermen and seafood restaurants on the lower tier of it.

3. 3

   Bosphorus Strait

   1 ساعة 30 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   You will be enjoying a laid-back Bosphorus Cruise, where you can admire the eclectic architecture of the city as you travel
   between Europe and Asia, watching the palaces of the Ottomans, Dolmabachce and Beylerbeyi pass by you.

4. 4

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Afterwards, transfer to Istanbul
   airport to catch a flight to Cappadocia, this is a direct domestic 1 hour flight.

5. 5

   Cappadocia

   1 ساعة 30 دقيقة

   After arriving Cappadocia airport, you will be transferred to your hotel, you will meet with your guide next day at 09:00 AM

اليوم 4 Cappadocia

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   Devrent Valley

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   After the optional balloon tour we will visit the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys.

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   Pasabag

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Drive to Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroomshaped pinnacles.

3. 3

   Goreme Open-Air Museum

   2 ساعات تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum in Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years.

4. 4

   Bezirhane Culture, Arts and Ceramics Center

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Avanos today is famed for its distinctive pottery and beautifully painted ceramics made from the red clay taken from the local riverbank and produced in the area since the time of the Hittites, around 2000 BC. The town is home to several authentic family-run potteries, where the skill of master pottery has been passed down from father to son through generations

اليوم 5 Cappadocia / Flight to Kusadasi

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   Rose Valley

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Rose Valley is one of Cappadocia's most iconic valleys, a fairytale landscape of rock chimneys and caves best explored on foot.

2. 2

   Cavusin

   1 ساعة

   This village and its close environs offer a wide range of alternatives for walkers and hikers in an exceptional natural landscape.

3. 3

   Pigeon Valley

   30 دقيقة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   One of the most visited valleys in Cappadocia is the Pigeon Valley. This valley is a historically special area.

4. 4

   Love Valley

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Love Valley is a hidden valley that earned its name because of very odd shaped fairy chimney formations that can reach heights of 100 ft (30m).

5. 5

   Kaymakli Underground City

   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Kaymakli's history dates back to Hittites and Phrygians Period in the 7th and 8th century B.C. Kaymakli Underground City has acted as a safe haven for those fleeing from religious persecution, and it was mainly used by Christians during the Byzantine era for protection from invading Arabs.

6. 6

   Kayseri

   1 ساعة

   After your Cappadocia program finish, you will be driven to Kayseri airport for 90 minutes direct flight to Izmir.

7. 7

   Kusadasi

   1 ساعة

   You will be transfered from Izmir airport to Kusadasi. You will meet with your guide tomorrow 09:00 AM.

اليوم 6 Ephesus & House of Virgin Marry

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   Ancient City of Ephesus

   7 ساعات تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   Day starts by pick up from your hotel at 10:00 AM, after a 20 min drive you will reach Magnesia Gate of Ephesus Ancient City. After the tour you will be taken to your hotel in Kusadasi.
   Today's highlights :
   Library of Celsus
   Temple of Hadrian
   Terrace Houses
   Hercules Gate
   Grand Theatre
   The Snake Cult of Asklepios
   Herm(Marker) of Hermes
   Artemission
   Stone-carving of the goddess Nike
   Fountain of Trajan

اليوم 7 Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul

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   Hierapolis & Pamukkale

   7 ساعات تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   The stunning white calcium pools, which cling to the side of a ridge, have long been one of the most famous picture postcard views of Türkiye. Pamukkale, literally meaning “cotton castle”, is also the site of the ancient city of Hierapolis of which there are many interesting ruins, and is a very popular destination for a short visit.

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   1 ساعة تذكرة الدخول مشمولة

   After Pamukkale tour, you will fly from Cardak (Pamukkale) airport to Istanbul , after that you will be transferred to your hotel for the overnight. Next day you will be transferred back to Istanbul airport for your International flight.

اليوم 8 Farewell Istanbul & Turkey

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   Istanbul

   4 ساعات

   Departure airport transfer and end of our services. Transfer will be 4 hours before your flight time.