11 Days - Turkey Explorer / by Plane

Arrival Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in.Overnight in IstanbulOptional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)

Treasures of Istanbul. (09:00-16:00)According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.  Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.  At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul(Breakfast-Lunch)

Gallipoli Tour. (06:00 – 16:30)According to your pick-up time from your hotel in Istanbul, meet your guide and depart for the Gallipoli Peninsula by comfortable air-conditioned vehicle. Upon arrival in Eceabat, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before starting the fully guided Gallipoli Battlefield Tour.Today you will visit the historic ANZAC battlefields, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove where the ANZAC troops landed on April 25, 1915, and Beach Cemetery. Continue to Ariburnu Cemetery and the ANZAC Commemorative Site where annual memorial ceremonies are held.The tour continues with visits to the Respect to Mehmetçik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, and Johnston’s Jolly where preserved Turkish and Allied trenches can be seen. You will also visit the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, one of the most strategic points of the Gallipoli Campaign.At the end of the tour, transfer to your hotel in Çanakkale. Check in and overnight in Çanakkale.(BreakfastBox-Lunch)

Troy & Pergamon Tour. (08:15 – 20:30)After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your guide for the Troy and Pergamon Tour. The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War.During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX which reveal the long history of the city.After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus.At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30.(Breakfast – Lunch)

Ancient Ephesus,House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis. (09:00-16:00)According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in Kusadasi(Breakfast-Lunch)

Pamukkale Tour / Drive to Antalya. (08:00-20:00)Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check in. Overnight in Antalya.(Breakfast-Lunch)

Antalya City Tour. (09:30-16:00)Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.(Breakfast-Lunch)Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed due to maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered

Flight to Cappadocia. Accordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri. Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia(Breakfast)Important Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight can be in the morning or in the afternoon.Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (If your flıght is ın the mornıng)Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (ıf your fllight is at afternoon)

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia. (09:30-16:00)According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia(Breakfast-Lunch)Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul. (09:00-16:00)Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region.  Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.(Breakfast-Lunch)

Departure Day. Upon breakfast at the hotel checkout and according your flight departure time drive you to Airport. End of the service.