Itinerary

1. DAY 2

   Full day excursion with lunch : Stroll through Sogukcesme Street with typical wooden houses, now landmark buildings of ottoman architecture. Arrive to Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest of the remaining palaces where Ottoman Sultans used to live; admire the gardens, kitchens, the treasury section as well as terraces overlooking the Bosphorus and the Golden Horn. Photo stop at the Fountain of Sultan Ahmet the 3rd and explore Saint Sophia, the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture dating back to the VIth century. After lunch, visit the Blue Mosque covered by more than 20.000 Iznik tiles. Continue to the Roman Hippodrome where the char races used to take place. Discover the handcrafts of Anatolia and shop in the labyrinth tunnels of the Grand Bazaar. (B-L) Overnight in Istanbul

2. DAY 3

   Istanbul / Cappadocia Half day excursion : Walk along the Golden Horn, the estuary that divides the European part of Istanbul. Free time in the Egyptian Bazaar, a lively market full of aromas and bustle, whose streets give off all the flavor of the East. Boat trip along the Bosphorus that connects the Black Sea with the Marmara Sea. During the crossing admire the beautiful European and Asian shores of Istanbul with its palaces, fortresses, and beautiful wooden residences. (This excursion finishes in Taksim Square and Sultanahmet Square; no transfer back to hotels) In the afternoon, you will be transferred to the airport for a flight (included) to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel. (B) Overnight in Cappadocia

3. DAY 4

   Cappadocia Full day excursion with lunch : Entire day to enjoy the natural beauty and the cultural depth of this unique region. Explore the frescoed interiors of Goreme’s cave churches dating back to the 8th century. Take a walk in Avcilar, Pasabagi and the red valley of Dervent where you will admire the chimney like volcanic formations and a brief photo stop at Uchisar. (B-L-D) Overnight in Cappadocia

4. DAY 5

   Cappadocia / Kusadasi Transfer to the airport for your onward flight (included) to Izmir. Upon arrival, continue to Kusadasi. (B) Overnight in Kusadasi

5. DAY 6

   Kusadasi / Ephesus / Kusadasi Full day excursion with lunch : Explore the antique city by wandering along its 2,000 year old marble streets to such famous sites as the theatre and the Celsus Library. In the afternoon, visit the home of the Virgin Mary and a photo stop nearby the Temple of Artemis where only a column remains to indicate where one of the Seven Wonders of the World was. (B-L-D) Overnight in Kusadasi

6. DAY 7

   Kusadasi / Pamukkale Drive to Pamukkale, popularly known as the ‘cotton castle’. Immense tiers of white limestone cascading down a barren hillside showcases the beauty of the terraces. After lunch visit Hierapolis, including the magnificently preserved Necropolis, the main Street and Gates, the thermal Baths, the devil’s hole, and Masterpiece Theater. Dinner are overnight. (B-L-D) Overnight in Pamukkale