Wonders of Turkey

Your Turkey tour will start the next day after a delicious breakfast at your accommodation. When you're done, your guide will pick you up and take you on an exciting all-day tour of Istanbul's top attractions.

Your first stop on the trip will be the ancient Hagia Sophia Mosque. Emperor Constantine ordered its construction in the 4th century, and the Ottomans in the 16th century turned it into a mosque. Your vacation will begin with a stop at this famous monument.

After that, you will go to the most visited attraction of Istanbul, the Blue Mosque. The interior is decorated with blue Iznik tiles and features six minarets, and it is often considered the most aesthetic building in Istanbul.

You will visit the historic Hippodrome, initially built for chariot racing. The stunning Topkapi Palace, which served as the official residence of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, is next on the itinerary. An extensive collection of ancient artifacts can be found within the suites and closet, separated by impressive courtyards.

The day will conclude with a visit to the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul before you return to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

Today is your last full day in Turkey, and after breakfast, you will make your way to the vibrant Spice Bazaar. Next, you will take a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus River, which forms the border between Europe and Asia.

This is an opportunity you cannot miss. One of the best views of Istanbul, including the Bosphorus Bridge, can be seen from the top of Camlica Hill in the afternoon.

After seeing the sights of the Bosphorus and Beylerbeya Palace, you will go to the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Prince's Islands. It is often regarded as the best example of late Ottoman architecture. Luxuriously appointed amenities include not one but six reception rooms. The overnight bus back to the hotel is the final touch.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

After breakfast, you can spend your day exploring the sites of Istanbul the way you want.

It is your day to see Cappadocia so you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight after breakfast. You will spend the night at a local hotel.

Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

After a hearty breakfast, you will continue your holiday in Turkey with an exciting full-day trip to the picturesque region of Cappadocia, where you will visit unique attractions such as the Open Air Museum in Goreme and the natural fortress of Uchisar. On your trip to Cappadocia, you will also see Uchisar, a natural defense.

This is an excellent opportunity to witness authentic Turkish handicrafts that have been produced for generations. Traditional Turkish carpets, onyx, tiles, and pottery are displayed here. Take one last look at the scenic landscapes in the Pasabag Valley and around Avanos.

I suggest you check into your hotel and relax for the rest of the night. Cappadocia is where you will spend the night.

Meals: Breakfast -Lunch - Dinner

The seventh day of your holiday package in Turkey begins with your pick-up from your accommodation shortly after breakfast. Throughout the day, you will be touring southern Cappadocia. The first stop of your day should be Kizilcukur, a secluded valley behind Urgup.

Famous rock formations, such as rock-hewn cathedrals, can be seen in this area. Many different paths intersect between vineyards and gardens in this area.

The churches of the various settlements can be reached through these roads. When you meet the locals in a small village, they will most likely welcome you and offer you food and drink. Constantly, things like this happen.

After our time in Goreme, we will travel two kilometers to the town of Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in the region, via a road known as the Goreme-Avanos Road. The famous St. John the Baptist Church is located in Cavusin and offers stunning panoramic views of the city and the surrounding countryside.

The church is the oldest building in the neighborhood, and its stunning interior paintings date back to the 5th century. For Cappadocia, the church was surprisingly spacious. It formerly had a large courtyard, but unfortunately, it has been damaged over time.

The next item on the agenda is investigating the legendary Underground City and all its treasures. This cave, one of forty discovered in Cappadocia, has eight floors and must have taken tremendous labor to build it. Only a few selected stories are available to the general public. Finally, we visited Pidgeon House, another great site including rock formations and pigeon nesting boxes. After your tour, you will be transferred to a local airport for your flight to Izmir. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

Today you will be picked up after breakfast and taken on another exciting full-day excursion. Our trip will start in Pamukkale and end in Hierapolis. One of the Seven Wonders of Nature, the Cotton Cliffs are a fantastic sight. Calcareous salt deposits formed for them; they can be seen here. Now we will see Hierapolis's impressive historic ruins, including a Roman bath, an ancient theater, and a cathedral. When it's bedtime, you'll be back at your hotel in Kusadasi at around 7 PM.

Meals: Breakfast - Lunch - Dinner

After eating a hearty breakfast at your hotel in Kusadasi on the ninth day of your trip to Turkey, you will start your day in Ephesus, where you can see firsthand how religion has evolved through time—beginning with the Isabel Mosque, the sacred heart of Islam at the time. The history of the city throughout the Greek era will then be discussed.

Ephesus was an important Roman city located on the western coast of Asia Minor. The Greeks called it their name, and thus it became known as the "City of Ephesus." Visit Hadrian's Temple, Celsus Temple, and Trajan's Fountain in this historic city. These famous marble-paved avenues will lead us to the Grand Theatre, as it was once said.

Which St. Paul talked about at length. Then stop for lunch at a nearby Turkish restaurant that serves a buffet. The afternoon excursions will begin at Mother Mary's shrine, near where she spent most of her life. After that, they will visit the Temple of Artemis, formerly considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Take the flight back to Istanbul from Izmir afterward. You will be transferred by car to your accommodation when you arrive in Istanbul.

Meals: Breakfast and lunch

After breakfast at the hotel, you will have some time to relax before being transferred to Istanbul Airport for your flight back home. Your time in Turkey ends today.

Meals: Breakfast