Highlights of Turkey Tour

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Discover the most noble highlights of Turkey: Explore captivating Istanbul, enchanting Cappadocia and mystical Konya. Splash in the thermal pools of Pamukkale. Ramble among the ruins of Aphrodisias and the spectacular remains of the ancient city of Ephesus. Istanbul Travel Guide and Trip Planner

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Trip Itinerary

Istanbul - Istanbul

 
Discover the majestic sites of Istanbul including the world famous St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar
Sightseeing

The tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years, with Treasury section included. Following a lunch break in the old town, you will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th century church, once the greatest in all the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque, renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. The ancient Roman Hippodrome follows, featuring the Egyptian Obelisk and other monuments. The tour ends with a final stop-off at the world famous Grand Bazaar - a shopper's paradise of over 4000 authentic shops.

The next day begin the day amid the wafting aromas of the Spice Market before visiting the Rustempasa Mosque - the piece de la resistance of mosques, praised for its graceful design. This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents.


Cappadocia - Turkey

 
Explore the unique Cappadocia Region which is an open air museum combining the nature with history
Sightseeing

Visit Uchisar Village, situated next to a natural Citadel, followed by Göreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in the region. Afterwards, you can participate in a close-up carpet work shop demonstration to see the process of how they are made. Later you will visit Avanos and Pasabag, (also known as Monk's Valley). In the evening you will attend a Sufi show.

The next day you will continue the exploration of the Cappadocian valleys. The day's first stop-off is at Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards, between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue the walk in Rose Valley. Afterwards, visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin. Following a lunch break, visit Pigeon Valley, so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. Then visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle and Mustafapasa Village, an old Greek village also known as Sinasos.

The third day you will continue the explore Cappadocian valleys. Stops will be made at Agzikarahan Caravansarai and Ihlara Valley.


Ephesus - Turkey

 
Discover one of the best well preserved Greco-Roman City in the world
Sightseeing

The tour begins at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Following a lunch break, you will visit the House of Virgin Mary, reputed to be where she spent her final days. Later visit the Archeological Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk as well as the charming village of Sirince.


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