Destinations & Itinerary
Day 1 ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 ISTANBUL - Ottoman Byzantine Tour
Full day tour to visit the famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 ISTANBUL - Bosphorous Cruise and Asia Tour
Breakfast, then meeting your guide at hotel lobby short drive down to Eminonu to visit Spice Bazaar with mystical smells of different aromas of variousspices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers,etc. Then walk to the harbour to embark on the Bosphorus Ferry for a cruise on the Bosphorus. We believe a visit to Istanbul is never complete if you haven't joined the Bosphorus Cruise. During the cruise you will see the city from a different perspective, the old wooden villas, Rumeli Fortress, Ortakoy Mosque, both bridges linking Asia & Europe, (our banner is a glimps of what you will see) & much more. After lunch, continue on land to visit Camlica Hill for 360° panoramic views over the city & driving back to Europe over the Bosphorus Bridge we visit Dolmabahce Palace, with more than 340 rooms & 8 Turkish Baths the Imperial Residence of the last 6 Sultans, is sure to fascinate its visitors. At the end of the tour the guide will take you back to your hotel, evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Istanbul Airport in the early morning for departure on the flight to Kayseri. On arrival meet with the transfer to take you on to Urgup for start of the tour. Today
visit Devrent Valley and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos then on to visit Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches
and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches and monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views. After tour, on to hotel with for check-in with the evening at leisure.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at hotel, check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defence and hiding site during the period of
spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman
houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 CAPPADOCIA - KUSADASI
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to Kayseri Airport for departure on the domestic flight to Izmir. On your arrival to Izmir Airport and Transfer to Hotel. Free easy day in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 7 KUSADASI - Full Day Ephesus Tour
Pick up from your hotel to visit Ephesus. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments, such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Archaeology Museum and St. John's Basilica.
Drop off to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 8 KUSADASI - BODRUM
After breakfast, pick up and travel southwards for the Bodrum Peninsula dotted with quiet Aegean whitewashed fishing villages as well as luxury coastal resorts. This scenic region boasts plenty of rolling hills, exotic flowers, dazzling white sandy beaches and turquoise waters for a relaxing break. Free afternoon at your leisure in Bodrum.
Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 9 BODRUM
Free day at your leisure in Bodrum, or as an extra day trip option (upon request), enjoy a relaxing cruise along the idyllic bays and small coves of the coast in a private boat for a full day, with swimming, snorkeling or sunbathing opportunities and a delicious lunch served on board.
Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 10 BODRUM
Free day
Free day at your leisure in Bodrum.
Overnight in Bodrum.
Day 11 BODRUM - ISTANBUL
Transfer to Bodrum Airport. Fly back to Istanbul. Transfer to your hotel. Free afternoon at your leisure.
Day 12 ISTANBUL
Free time before transfer to Ataturk International Airport.
Please take note of the following:
* 30% discount for children below the age 7, free for the ages 0-2
* The order of visiting sights, may vary slightly from time to time
* You are kindly requested to present your self at the pick up point 15 minutes prior the pre advised pick up time
* Smoking is not permitted but all tours make frequent stops
* Slightly changes possible according to the Domestic Flights availability
What's Included:
* All transfer from / to Hotel from / to Airport.
* 11 Nights Hotel Accommodation + 12 Hotel Breakfasts
* Personal Travel Insurance in Turkey
* Fully guided tour with the services of an experienced and qualified professional tour guide
* Luxury non-smoking air-conditioned coach
* On ground support and access to True Blue Tour Istanbul offices should you require any further assistance
* All Admission Fees.
* Lunch On Tours
* V.A.T.
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