Wonders of Turkey 8 Nights 9 Days

Breakfast at Hotel Proceed to Ephesus Tour from Izmir After lunch, proceed to Kusadasi by Road Upon arrival at Izmir, check In to Hotel and rest of the day is yours to explore your own. Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Kusadasi Ephesus Tour - Travel back to times to see the ancient Christian ruins of Ephesus and visit St. Mary’s House during this guided day trip from Izmir. Along the eastern Mediterranean, discover the old yet well preserved city of Ephesus. Then, traverse to a famous pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary spent her remaining days. Ayasuluk Hill and admire St Johns Basilica built as a tribute to the Saint who composed gospels here. Then, visit his 4th century tomb where he rests eternally. Continue to Ephesus and learn why Christianity was so influential in this ancient city. Listen as your guide tells the story of Christ’s vision of Ephesus as one of the seven churches in the book of Revelation. Next, see one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World - the Temple of Artemis. Enjoy more discoveries such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and several temples. Afterwards, take a break for lunch and savor some delicious Turkish fare. Finally, explore the House of the Virgin Mary and gain insight into how she devoted her final days before passing. Hear how after Pope Paul VI validated this cottage in 1967 it became a center of pilgrimage to many Christians Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at Hotel Later proceed to Pamukkale Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel in Pamukkale Pamukkale Tour - Soak in the otherworldly Pamukkale Thermal Pools then explore an ancient Roman spa town on a full-day trip from Kusadasi to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. An included buffet lunch is a great way to re-energize after a morning of relaxing and sightseeing, with round-trip transport from Kusadasi that lets you relax and enjoy views of the scenic Turkish countryside. Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at Hotel & Check out from Hotel. Later transfer to Antalya Lunch on the way to Antalya Later Visit Duden Waterfalls. Check In to Hotel and Rest of the Day is yours for explore Antalya City Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Antalya Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at Hotel Proceed to Antalya Old City Tour Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Antalya Antalya Old City Tour - At 09:30 we depart for visit to Old city Kaleici, Clock Tower and Alexander the Great gate, the gate of Hadrian, Palm Street and the ancient harbor. See wonderful examples of Ottoman architecture Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at Hotel & Check out from Hotel Fly to Kayseri Upon arrival at Airport, proceed to Kayseri Hotel / Cappadocia Cave Hotel Check in to hotel and the rest of the day is yours to explore Kayseri / Cappadocia Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Kayseri / Cappadocia Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at HotelProceed to Cappadocia Tour with Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Kayseri / CappadociaCAPPADOCIA TOUR WITH UNDERGROUND CITY & GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM Derinkuyu Underground City, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Derinkuyu Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors.Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum - the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks.Cavusin - which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. After Lunch, proceed to Pasabagi - where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES HOT AIR BALLOON ATV BIKE TOUR

Breakfast at Hotel Proceed to Istanbul City Tour After city tour, return back to hotel and rest of the day is yours for explore Istanbul Dinner and Overnight stay at Hotel, Istanbul Istanbul City Tour - Pick up at 08:30 am. from your hotel for a day tour of Istanbul old city. Istanbul's Byzantine Hippodrome was the heart of Constantinople's political and sporting life, and the scene of games and riots through 500 years of Ottoman history as well. Monuments decorating the Hippodrome are; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, across from St. Sophia, is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. Blue Mosque was built in 16th century by architect Mehmet, during the rule of Ahmed I. Its Külliye contains Ahmed's tomb, a madrasah and a hospice. The Sultan Ahmed Mosque is one of the three mosques in Turkey that has six minarets. St. Sophia, one of the historical architectural wonders that still remains standing today, has an important place in the art world with its architecture, grandness, size and functionality. The Hagia Sophia, the biggest church constructed by the East Roman Empire in Istanbul, has been constructed three times in the same location. When it was first built, it was named Megale Ekklesia (Big Church); however, after the fifth century, it was referred to as the Hagia Sophia (Holy Wisdom). The church was the place in which rulers were crowned, and it was also the biggest operational cathedral in the city throughout the Byzantine period. Lunch break at 13:00pm. After lunch Murtis Tour will then take you to the Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar), mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, fish, flowers etc. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Later Bosporus Cruise - through the water way separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residential and luxurious apartments. Rumeli Fortress (from the boat – no interior visit), historical armament built by the Conqueror to control and protect the Bosporus. Overnight in Istanbul. Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Baazar you will visit Spice Bazaar.Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque. Meals – Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Breakfast at Hotel Check out from Hotel and Proceed to Istanbul Airport Drop Off at Istanbul Airport for your departure flight to India Tour Ends. Meals – Breakfast