Ancient Civilizations Tour (8 Nights / 9 Day ) Departs Every Friday & Sunday

DAY 01: ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL FRIDAY & SUNDAY
On arrival, Our transfer team will pick you up at Istanbul Ataturk Airport
and transfer you to the hotel, giving info about tours and overnight in istanbul.

DAY 02: ISTANBUL HISTORICAL TOUR SATURDAY & MONDAY
Breakfast, then we move on to visit some of the most important historical
sights of Istanbul such as the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome Obelisk and Topkapi Palace (Harem roomsoptional extra). In the evening back to hotel , Overnight in Istanbul (B,L ).

DAY 03: ISTANBUL to CAPPADOCIA via ANKARA SUNDAY & TUESDAY
Breakfast, check out and transfer to Istanbul Domestic Airport for morning flight to Ankara.
On arrival meet with the tour coach and Visit the Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of Ataturk.
After lunch drive to Cappadocia. Dinner & overnight (B.L.D)

DAY 04: CAPPADOCIA MONDAY & WEDNESDAY
Breakfast at the hotel, morning visit to the underground city of Kaymakli & Citadel of Uchisar. After lunch continue with the valley of "Goreme" & openair museum. The last sites will be Pasabag valley & Avanos. Return to hotel for dinner & overnight (B,L,D).

DAY 05: KONYA & PAMUKKALE TUESDAY & THURSDAY
Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the 13 th century Seljukian caravanserai "Sultanhan". The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes.Lunch enroute, drive to Pamukkale (B,L,D,).

DAY 06: PAMUKKALE & APHRODISIAS WEDNESDAY & FRIDAY
Breakfast and visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Aphrodisias.After lunch visit the Greco-Romen settlement which is remarkably well preserved.The ancient city is dedicated to the Godess of Love,Aphrodite.Drive to Kusadasi, dinner and overnight (B,L,D).

DAY 07: EPHESUS to ISTANBUL THURSDAY & SATURDAY
Breakfast at the hotel,drive to Meryemana and visit the House of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus, the Romen Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the library, Agora and fantastic greco-roman theatre. After lunch visit the Basilica of St.John drive to Izmir and Transfer to the Hotels or airport Evening flight to istanbul & Overnight in istanbul (B,L,).

DAY 08: BOSPHOROUS CRUISE FRIDAY & SUNDAY
Breakfast at hotel after which we drive Eminonu Port to board the regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your guide explains to you the history of sights seen while onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Grand Bazaar. In the evening a perfect way to end your time in Turkey, we proceed on to a special venue to enjoy our last meal accompanied by a show of traditional folklore dances and music. Overnight in Istanbul (B,L,D).

DAY 09: DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL SATURDAY & MONDAY
Breakfast at hotel, check out and transfer to airport as per your flight departure time. (B).

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