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Central Turkey 7 Days
Day 1 : ISTANBUL
Arrive Istanbul, where you will be met and
transferred to your hotel. Balance of day at leisure.
Overnight in Istanbul at the hotel.
Day 2 : ISTANBUL - ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast and transfer to domestic morning
flight to Ankara(or drive by coach), then visit the
Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the father of modern
Turkey. This beautiful landmark is perched atop a hill with
a panoramic view of the city. We will also visit the
magnificent Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. This
particular museum contains relics from Catal Hoyuk, one of
the earliest known human communities up through the Roman
Classical period, covering 10,000 years. Continue to
Cappdocia area.Dinner and overnight.
Day 3 : CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, we will enjoy the unique
landscapes of the wind and rain eroded volcanic formations.
Carved directly into stone, Cappadocia's amazing
subterranean cities include ancient underground churches
hand-hewn from solid rock by Christians.While in Cappadocia
we will enjoy an excellent lecture and a demonstration on
Turkish carpets and kilims. We will visit Ihlara Valley.End
of tour return to hotel. Dinner and overnight at
hotel.
Day 4 : CAPPADOCIA - ISTANBUL
Breakfast and depart for Istanbul. Visit
Derinkuyu Underground City. Contuniue to Istanbul. Overnight
at hotel.
Day 5 : ISTANBUL
Half day tour of the old city by coach and
guide. Byzantium in the 7th century BC, this ancient city
was renamed Constantinople in 326 AD by Constantine the
Great when he moved the capital of the Roman Empire to what
is now Istanbul. The city received its current name from
Mehmet II in 1453 and is the only city in the world that
spans two continents. We will also visit several of Turkey's
most famous museums and mosques, such as Topkapi Palace
which was first built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453 and
was the home of the Sultans until the 19th century. St.
Sophia was built by Emperor Justinian of the Roman Empire
and it was completed in 537 AD and ruled as the greatest
Christian Church in the world for more than 1000 years. The
Blue Mosque was commissioned by Sultan Ahmet in 1603 and was
constructed with the intention of rivaling St. Sophia. In
the afternoon free time. Transfer back to your
hotel.Overnight.
Day 6 : ISTANBUL
Breakfast and half day Bosphorus trip by boat.
Before the first stop of the boat which is going to be on
the European side, you shall see the second residence of the
Otoman Sultans which is called Dolmabahce Palace. It was
built in 1849 by Balyan brothers. The boat is going to have
the ride close to the European side for a while, and you
shall be seeing one of the other works of the Balyan
brothers called Ciragan Palace and pass by the Ortakoy area
which is especially very important for the summer nightlife
of Istanbul with its restaurants, bars and cafes. It is also
the area for the three religions. There is church, a mosque
and a synagogue. After passing under the first bridge which
was built in 1973, you shall see two fancy night clubs on
the European side and Beylerbeyi Palace on the Asian side.
There will be an artificial island that you shall pass by.
On the Asian side there is going to be a massive building
with two towers. That is the military high school of Kuleli
which was built in 1861. As you go on the way you shall see
massive fortress on the European side which is called Rumeli
Fortress. It was built in 1452 by the Ottoman Turks. The
second bridge was built in 1988. You may have something to
eat in a cozy fish restaurant or you may go to the medieval
fortification to have a look at the Bosphorus and the
entrance of the Black Sea. Disembark and drive back to the
hotel by coach.
Day 7 : ISTANBUL
Departure for your flight. if you want we can
add extra nights in Istanbul or in Capadocia.
Tour Includes;
Accommodation BB in Istanbul, HB in Capadocia
Airconditioned Coach during tour Professional speaking guide
during tour and transfers Enterancess Fees mentioned in the
itinirary Parking Fees Apt / Htl / Apt transfers
Not Includes;
Air transportation, if not specified; airport
departure taxes; port taxes; passport expenses; visas;
laundry, wines, liquor, mineral water, and items of a
personal nature; lunch; items not on regular menus; optional
sightseeing or services not included in the itinerary;
excess baggage charges, health, accident, baggage and trip
cancellation insurance; tipping for personal service;
gratuity to guide and driver; or other items not mentioned
as included.
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