Destinations & Itinerary
Day 1 ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul .
Day 2 ISTANBUL
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local restaurant and Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi). After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3 ISTANBUL - EPHESUS
In the morning join on a half day cruise on the Bosphorus which separates the Asia and Europe. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. The afternoon is then at leisure until transfer to the bus station. Travel on overnight bus from Istanbul to Kusadasi / Selcuk (Direct flights from Istanbul are also available or direct charter flight to Izmir, if you prefer to fly).
Day 4 EPHESUS
If by overnight bus, arrival early morning and after a short rest, depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
Day 5 PAMUKKALE - CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel and then depart on a full day tour to visit the natural formation of the travertine's at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, end of the tour, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia.
Day 6 CAPPADOCIA
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 7 CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai is included. At the end of the tour free at Goreme village before transfer to the bus station for overnight coach back to Istanbul with arrival early the following morning. (Direct flights also available if preferred).
Day 8 ISTANBUL
If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight.
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 Flights availability
What's Included:
* All transfer from / to Hotel from / to Airport.
* 5 Nights Hotel Accommodation + 5 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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