Fantastic Turkey

After breakfast, we begin to experience the magnificence of Istanbul. We will stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline.

• Accommodation Legacy Ottoman Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Blue Mosque Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum
• Optional Activities Bosphorus Boat Cruise – 15 EUR
• Entrance Fees Blue Mosque – Free Hagia Sophia – 25 EUR Topkapi Palace Museum 2400 TL

Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath).

• Accommodation Avrasya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City
• Optional Activities Turkish Bath Experience – 30 EUR
• Entrance Fees Derinkuyu Underground City – 13 EUR

Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Göreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Göreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night.

• Accommodation Avrasya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities Goreme Open Air Museum Visit Sightseeing of Cavusin Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley Sightseeing of Uchisar
• Optional Activities Turkish Night Show – 50 EUR Hot Air Balooning – 290 EUR
• Entrance Fees Goreme Open Air Museum – 20 EUR

It’s time to hit the road to Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes – members of the Sufism order. Along the way we will stop at Devrent Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. You can relax and replay cherished moments of discovery at our overnight stay in Konya.

• Accommodation Novotel Konya Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Devrent Valley

Meet the diverse Turkish culture and its various facades today. Starting with an 8-century-old center of education and architectural beauty, Karatay Madrasa, continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also globally known as Rumi. Explore the ideas and works of the famous scholar, poet and theologist of the 13th century, whose teachings of understanding and acceptance have lived on to this day. From cultural to natural wonders, we travel towards to the Cotton Castle of Turkey, Pamukkale. Your seat for dinner is already reserved at the hotel restaurant.

• Accommodation Hierapark Hotel – 5 Star
• Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Karatay Madrasa – 3 EUR Mevlana Museum Visit

Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or ‘cotton castle’ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. In the afternoon, transfer to Denizli Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Your tour ends in Istanbul Airport.

• Meals Included Breakfast
• Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces
• Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces – 30 EUR