Istanbul - Arrival Day

• Arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel.

Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium, Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people.

• Overnight in Istanbul.

Istanbul City Tour

(Breakfast and Lunch included)

After breakfast, embark on Istanbul City Tour. Visit HIPPODROME. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. We will then proceed to HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE.

Lunch break at 13:00pm.

After lunch, you will be transported to ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere for shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.

After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

• Gallipoli Tour - (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
• At 06:00am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Arrive at Gallipoli around 12:00 pm.
• Lunch
• Visit Gabatepe Museum. Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair.
• After the tour check inn in Canakkale.
• Overnight in Canakkale.

Troy Tour - Pergamon – Kusadasi

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

• We depart at 08:30 towards Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.

• Lunch break around 13:00pm.

• After lunch embark on the tour to the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political centre. Bergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver,  visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes.

• Arrive in Kusadasi at around 18:00 pm.

• Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

• After breakfast at 08:30 am, depart from hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre.
• Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
• After lunch visit a carpet-weaving centre and a  Turkish Village.
• Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original. Spend some free time to explore the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region. 
• Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am.

Upon arrival in Pamukkale have a lunch break until 13:30 pm.

After Lunch visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River.  It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile

industry and outlet shopping.

You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale.

Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale to Antalya, (Breakfast and Dinner included)

• For our dearest guests who opt for the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we will depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the the Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and unique view of nature , watch the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton White Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and registered in the UNESCO heritage list.
• After breakfast, at 10:00 am. We depart towards Antalya. The trip takes around 3 to 4 hours.
• Upon arrival in Antalya , check in to your hotel and the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore Antalya.
• Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

• After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici. The Hadrian's is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya.
• Lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls.
• After the tour return to your  hotel and rest of the day is free
• Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Antalya - Konya – Cappadocia

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

• After breakfast at 08:00 drive to Konya.

• Lunch at 13:00 pm

• After lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia.

• Arrive in Cappadocia at around 18:30 pm and check into your
• hotel.

• Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

• After breakfast at 09:30 depart for the Cappadocia Tour. Drive towards Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. There after visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
• Stop in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop. Proceed to Love Valley is a hidden valley with scenic formations. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley and Three Beauties
• This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel.
• Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

(Breakfast included)

We depart towards Cappadocia Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and back home or add optional nights stay in Istanbul to explore the vibrant city. 

Domestic Flight on the 11th Day from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport

2 nights stay in Istanbul, 1 night stay in Canakkale, 2 nights stay in Kusadasi, 1 night stay in Pamukkale, 2 nights stay in Antalya, 2 nights stay in Cappadocia, additional night in Istanbul(Depending on departure flight)

10 buffet breakfasts, 8 lunches, 8 Dinners

Guided Istanbul City Tour, Guided Gallipoli Tour, Guided Troy Tour

Guided Acropolis of Pergamon Tour, Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour, Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour, Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfall, Guided Konya Tour, Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Professional English - speaking tour guides

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Return airport transfer

City Tax

International flights - (see advert)

Tipping

Insurance: All types

Hotel room taxes

Insurance: All types

Turkey entry visa, free for South African Citizens

Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

2 nights Istanbul, 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

1 night, Canakkale - Troia Tusan Hotel

2 nights, Kusadasi - Faustina Hotel & SPA

1 night, Pamukkale - Pam Thermal Hotel

2 nights, Antalya - Afflon City Loft Hotel

2 nights, Cappadocia - Emin Kocak Thermal Hotel