10 Days Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus-Pergamon – Troy – By Plane By Bus Tour

Upon your arrival we will pick you up from the airport and transfer to the hotel.

8:30am – Pick-up from your hotel by your tour guide for a full day to discover the city of Istanbul. The tour will include visit to the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, HIPPODROME, GRAND COVERED BAZAAR , Topkapi Palace and the Rustem Pasa Mosque. At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm.
Evening flight to Kayseri. Overnight in Cappadocia.

In this Day You Will Be Able to See:
devrent Valley: Devrent is Situated On the Northern Slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (monks’ Valley) and 5 Km from Avanos. the Ruins At Devrent are Spread Over Three Valleys, Which also House Several Pointed Fairy Chimneys with Large Stems.
love Valley: the Best Place to See Three-headed Fairy Chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha’s Vineyard, is Surrounded By Incredible Natural Rock Formations; a Spectacular Scene.
avanos: a Center of Terra Cotta Work of Art Since 3000 Bc, It is a Town Where You Will Be Invited to Visit a Traditional Pottery Workshop, Which is Possibly Set Deep Into the Hillsides. the Clay, Which Comes from the Red River Passing Through the Town, Gives Life Both to the Land and to the Local Economy.
uchisar: Uchisar is a Troglodyte Town Situated Right in the Middle of Cappadocia. It is Named After the Enormous Piece of Rock in the Center of the Town, Which Was Once Used as a Castle. this Extraordinary Rock is the Highest Peak of the Area with the View of Whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (argeus) Mountain.
after the Tour, You Will Be Transferred Back to Your Hotel.
at the End of the Tour, You Will Be Dropped Back to Your Hotel At Approximately 5:00 Pm. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Meals & Drinks : Lunch

You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away
however.
MAZIKOY: One of largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour you are transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight to Izmir through Istanbul. When you arrive in Izmir, you will find our employee holding card with your name on it for transfer to Kusadasi for overnight stay in Kusadasi hotel.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast we will depart from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, as soon as we arrive we will continue onto guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis.
Pamukkale means cotton castle in Turkish. It is the result of limestone formations built over thousands of years. Warm calcium rich mineral water flowed over the cliffs and as it cooled it deposited the calcium into the formations that are seen today. Pamukkale is now a world heritage site.
Hierapolis was founded as a healing care center in 190 BC, taking advantage of the mineral
waters in the area. It was one of the most important intellectual, artistic, religious and commercial centers of the Roman Empire.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back to your hotel at approximately 7:00 pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

You will be picked up from your hotel to join the Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary.
You will visit the Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus , the most well preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break. After lunch, you will visit The House of the Virgin Mary , where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Meals & Drinks : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Breakfast & check out of the hotel in Kusadasi.
Drive to ancient town of Pergamon with its magnificent acropolis with one of the steepest amphitheatres in the world. Its impressive temples, library and medical facilities made it a renowned cultural and political centre in its time. Afternoon bus to Canakkale at 15:00pm. Ovenight in Canakkale.

Depart early morning for afternoon tour of Gallipoli . The World War I battlefields of Gallipoli are now a serene site. Visit the Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, ANZAC Cove, Johnston’s Jolly.
Visit the ancient city of Troy , famous for the legendary Trojan horse from the times of Beautiful Helen, Queen of Sparta, and Paris, the Trojan Prince.
Late afternoon bus to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

8:30Departure from your hotel.
Spice Bazaar : Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc…
BOSPHORUS Boat Cruise: On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and luxurious apartments.
RUMELI FORTRESS: From the sea (no interior visit) Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the Conquest of Istanbul, was completed in only four months to control and to protect the Bosphorus. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 13:30
Closed: Beylerbeyi Palace on Monday and Thursday. Spice Bazaar on Sunday.

Transfer to Istanbul Airport. End of Our Services.