Izmir

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The House of the Virgin Mary is the destination of a tour that begins in the Kusadasi harbor and offers beautiful views of Selcuk's Byzantine stronghold and the Temple of Artemis. While traveling to the Shrine of St. Mary, one is treated to beautiful views of the valley from a lengthy, winding road. The Vatican regards the little home, which is exquisitely positioned in the Solmissos Mountains, as the Virgin Mary's ultimate resting place. Your journey continues to ancient Ephesus, where you will enter through the Magnesia Gate's arched entrance and start a leisurely, downhill stroll to the provincial capital of Rome's ruins.</p><p>The magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, which was once used for both political and entertainment purposes, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, and the stunning Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns will all be highlighted by your knowledgeable guide. One of the few buildings that is still in use today is the dramatic Great Theater.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>Flight to Izmir</strong><br>In the morning you will be transfered from your hotel to the airport for your flight to izmir. Up on arrival your tour guide will meet you there to start the daily Ephesus tour.</p><p>We start with The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was built in the 6th century BCE, and such was its tremendous size, double the dimensions of other Greek temples including the Parthenon, that it was soon regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BC and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until Late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. Once again rebuilt, in 401 CE it was torn down for the last time by a Christian mob. Today only the foundations and a solitary column stand as a reminder of the site where once stood the greatest temple in the ancient Mediterranean.</p><p><strong>Ephesus Ancient City</strong><br>next stop is Ephesus ancient city; Nesting on the western show of contemporary Turkey, near small resort Kusadasi, the once influential trading and spiritual place of Ephesus was regarded as the most important and largest centers of the old Mediterranean world, and is regarded as the best preserved places of antiquity in Asia Minor.</p><p>All through the times, the city was dominated by different empires which take account of Romans, Ionians, Lydians as well Walking the main entrance of the city, the Magnesia gate, you will astounded by amazing sights. Grooved in chariot wheels, streets made of marbles, lead to wonderful temples, frescoes in Terrace Houses, fountains as well as porticoes. Touring the 3 storey Celsus Library, The Odeon, Temple of Hadrian on Curetes Street, Trojan Fountain as well as the Grand Theatre.</p><p>After marvelous highlights of Ephesus Ancient City,the House of the Virgin Mary will be our last station to visit is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.</p><p>Paul VI was the first pope to visit this place in the 1960's. Later, in the 1980's, during his visit, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary has a pilgrimage place for Christians. at the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul airport you will be greeted by high travel.we hope you enjoyed your visit and we will be looking forward to seing you again.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult</p></li><li><p>Stroller accessible</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>National Park fees</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Transport by air-conditioned minivan</p></li><li><p>Airport/Departure Tax</p></li><li><p>Istanbul to Izmir return flight tickets</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ephesus Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Izmir</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

DAILY EPHESUS FROM İSTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Visit this amazing Highlights of Turkey page to see the historical and cultural highlights of Turkey. Istanbul to Kusadas 6-day Turkey trip. This tour makes it simple for you to explore the best of the nation because it includes transportation from either of Istanbul's two main airports, five nights' worth of lodging, and your departure. See UNESCO-listed archeological sites like Pamukkale and explore historic cities like Ephesus. Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian Obelisk, The Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace are just a few of the city's other notable landmarks.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>6-day Turkey tour to Istanbul,Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit ancient cities like Hierapolis and Ephesus and see the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p></li><li><p>Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale and admire its distinctive travertine rock terraces, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Tour Plan</strong></h2><h4>Day 1 : Arrive in Istanbul</h4><p>We will meet you at the airport and drive you to one of our hotels in the Sultanahmet neighborhood. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul Old City Walking Tour</strong></h4><p>Pickup and departure for a full-day Old City tour will take place at your hotel. We will go there. After the trip, we will drive you to your hotel via Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian obelisk, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, the German Fountain, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Istanbul overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Free Day to Explore Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Flight from Istanbul to Izmir | Ephesus Tour</strong></h4><p>The hotel will pick up the guests and drive them to the airport. Izmir is reached by air from Istanbul. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Ephesus office. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The Virgin Mary's House, a modest home in the Solmissos Mountains designated as her final resting place by the Vatican, is also included in the visit. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. Visitors are taken to their accommodation in Kusadas or Selcuk at the conclusion of the excursion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour | Flight from Izmir to Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Visitors are picked up from their hotels and driven the 3–4 hours to Pamukkale. Before you even reach the settlement below, you can already see an amazing sight. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. The Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis long before this listing because they recognized the region's appeal. The tour ends with a transfer to the airport in Izmir when passengers fly to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, visitors are welcomed and driven to their accommodation. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>In accordance with the specifics of your flight, proceed to the international airport after checking out of your accommodation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The New Testament book of Revelation refers to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor in Turkey. Discover the theological and social environment of ancient Biblical times as you travel the West Aegean. The tour encompasses all significant religious sites in addition to those with cultural and touristic importance. Explore the seven churches at the ancient cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia (Lydia), and Laodicea on a round-trip journey from Istanbul to Izmir.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Explore the ancient city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Marvel at the spectacular 'Fairy Chimneys' of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>See the natural limestone cascades of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Wander through the famous archaeological site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the ancient city of Pergamum</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Flight to Izmir</h4><p>Travel to airport for Izmir flight reach the airport in Izmir. Our agent will meet you and transfer to hotel. See the Church of Saint. POLICARP, the first structure built in ancient Smyrna, which served as a symbol of the central location of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then, go to Alexander the Great's "Velvet Castle" to see the Izmir Bay.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Kusadası | Pergamon | Kusadasi</h4><p>See the Asclepion, Red Basilica, Acropolis, and Pergamon. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>Full day visit to the impressive remains of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kusadası | Sardes | Philadelphia | Pamukkale</h4><p>Go to Sardes, the former Lydian capital, and explore the Church of Sardes. proceed to Alasehir, the location of the Biblical Philadelphia Church. Take a stroll around Philadelphia's neighborhoods before traveling to Pamukkale, the snow-white "Cotton Castle," with its mineral-rich lime springs. See Hierapolis, a former city. Here is the St. Philip the Apostle Martyrium. Take a leisurely dip in the hotel's hot spring pool.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Pamukkale | Laodicea | Aphrodisias | Kusadasi</h4><p>Drive to the ancient Ruins of Eskihisar in the morning before continuing on to Aphrodisias, the home of the Goddess of Love. See the beautifully restored Hadrian Bath, Odeon, Agora, Stadium, and Temple of Aphrodite.</p><h4><strong>Day 6 </strong>: Izmir Airport</h4><p>Transportation to the airport in Izmir for a flight to Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p><br></p>

6 DAYS SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The first stop on the 20-day Turkey tour is Istanbul, where we'll visit the most significant remnants of Constantinople's former grandeur. Gallipoli, the Dardanelles, and Canakkale will be visited as we learn more about the battles that were attacked in Turkey. Check out Troy and the ruins from the Trojan War. We'll view the Pamukkale white limestone waterfalls as we stroll through Ephesus, the site of the biblical city. After seeing Fethiye, we'll keep cruising the Mediterranean. Before returning to Istanbul, where the tour comes to a conclusion, we will visit Ankara, the capital of the country, and Cappadocia, the home of the Fairy Chimneys.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Search the old and modern city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Wonder at the natural limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>View the spectacular ‘Fairy Chimneys’ of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>Hit the Tomb of St. Nicholas</p></li><li><p>Rest by the Mediterranean Sea</p></li><li><p>Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the famous city of Troy</p></li><li><p>Get about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula</p></li><li><p>Lunch with locals</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>You will be met at the gate and taken to your hotel after landing at Istanbul Ataturk airport. After a quick introduction, you will spend the rest of the day to explore Istanbul on your own.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Walking city tour</h4><p>After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a full-day tour of the Old City, including stops at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Open afternoon. Stay the night in Istanbul. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gallipoli Tour</h4><p>Early in the morning (06:00), we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Gallipoli. Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, and ANZAC Monument Site are all visited in one day. Turkish 57. Army Regiment Graveyard, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly (Turkish and Allied canals and tunnels), and Turkish 57. The excursion will include lunch, and it will end with a transfer to a hotel in Canakkale. (Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Troy and Pergamum tour</h4><p>Depart for a half-day tour of Troy after breakfast. We will visit the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, where more than ten Biblical towns dating back to 3500 BC have been discovered, built one on top of the other. After Troy leaves for Pergamum and tours Acrapol, they take a bus to Kusadasi where they spend the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Ephesus tour</h4><p>After breakfast, at 9:00 am, we will go for a full-day tour of the Ephesus Ruins. See the Home of the Virgin Mary, the Hadrian's, Celsius, and the Temple of Artemis. The tour includes lunch, and after it is complete, a transfer to a hotel is made for the night in Kusadasi. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Free day in Kusadasi</h4><p>You have the day off to explore Kusadasi on your own. It could be a good idea to visit Sirince Village or one of the beaches nearby. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Pamukkale &amp; Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>After breakfast at 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation for a full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle," was created over time by calcium carbonate-rich natural hot springs that run down the slope and create an unnatural landscape of mineral forests, petrified cascades, and terraced pools. We'll also go to Hierapolis, an old Greco-Roman health resort known for its hot thermal springs (they have been using as a spa since the 2nd century BC). and historic buildings like the Theater, the Apollo Temple, the Agora, and the Necropolis. Drive to Fethiye after the tour is over. Sleep in Fethiye. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Free day in Fethiye</h4><p>Following breakfast, you have the day to yourself to explore Fethiye; alternatives include the Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy. Spend the night in Fethiye. (Breakfast)</p><h4>Day 10 : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Around 11:00 or 12:00, a driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the harbor in Fethiye, where you can go swimming and have lunch. Our next stop is Butterfly Valley, where we'll go swimming and explore this natural reserve that is home to 136 different species of butterflies and moths (sea conditions permitting). Next, if the seas permit, we continue on to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon). There is a paragliding option. Saint. Nicholas Island is the day's final destination. first night, dinner, swimming, and Byzantine ruins. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at Firnaz Bay in Kalkan before sunrise for brunch and swimming. While on the way to Kas, we make a lunch break in the harbor and explore this quaint fishing community. Just the Roman theater and the Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi remain of Kas's old Antiphellos. Nevertheless the town's allure is still there! We pause for swimming, dinner, and the second night in a bay close to Kekova. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at the Sunken City of Kekova after breakfast (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected; just viewing is permitted!). Simena is a typical Turkish fishing town with a Byzantine/Ottoman castle and no vehicular access. Optional water sports are accessible in Gokkaya Bay. Have dinner and unwind in this pirate refuge. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>We explore the Pirates Cave after breakfast before sailing to Andriace harbor. Arrival at the dock before lunch. After we arrive at 13:00 or 15:00, you will be transferred to the bus station where you will board a bus bound for Antalya. Upon arriving, you will be taken to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Fethiye to Antalya</h4><p>Spend the day at leisure exploring Antalya before staying the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Antalya to Cappadocia by plane via Istanbul</h4><p>Go to the airport following breakfast to catch a flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul. Once in Cappadocia, make your way to your hotel. Spend the night in a hotel underground in Cappadocia. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 16</strong> : Northern Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Following breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 9:30am and take you to the meeting place where the full-day tour of Northern Cappadocia will begin. See the Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the historic village of Cavusin, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and the Avanos ceramic studios. The tour ends at 17:00, and we'll arrange for transportation back to the hotel. Time to yourself and a night in Cappadocia. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 17</strong> : Southern Cappadocia</h4><p>At 9:30 am, we will arrive and pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Take a tour of Southern Cappadocia for the entire day. Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, the Underground City, and hiking in one of the most picturesque valleys are all included in the tour. Tour ends; continue to your accommodation for the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 18</strong> : Cappadocia to Hattusas and Ankara (only driver and car - no guide)</h4><p>Leave for Hattusas, the capital of the Hittite kingdom, after breakfast. Anatolia has a more than 4,000-year history with the Hittites. Drive to Ankara after Hattusas and spend the night there. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 19</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your trip to Istanbul after breakfast. Istanbul airport transfer to accommodation. You have the day off to go shopping in the Great Bazaar or to see Istanbul once more before leaving Turkey. Istanbul overnight stay and free time. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 20</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Following breakfast, transportation to the airport will be offered in accordance with the timing of your flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li><li><p>100 € extra for Credit Card Payment</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>You will experience a fully guided tour of the only metropolis to span two continents on our Flying Carpet Tour. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome are all visible. We travel to the Gallipoli War battlefields and Troy, the legendary home of the Trojan Horse. See the majestic acropolis, temples, and library of Pergamum. The most well-preserved ancient city in Turkey is Ephesus, which also houses the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Biblical World. Visit the Sirince, Carpet Village, village. Hold a showcase of locally made leather goods. See the Hierapolis and Pamukkale. You will also visit Hierapolis, a Biblical city built on hot springs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel to Fethiye, a tourist destination, Kayakoy, a museum town, and a derelict Greek settlement with two Greek Orthodox churches. See the Mevlana Museum as well as the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, and Ankara in Turkey's Cappadocia region.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Greetings from Istanbul! At the airport, we will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own speed. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Sunday Istanbul Old City</h4><p>You take a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents after breakfast, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Monday Gallipoli Battlefields</h4><p>Today, we take a tour of the Gallipoli battlefields from World War One, stopping at the memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and actual trenches and tunnels. Canakkale overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Tuesday Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum</h4><p>Go back in time as we visit Troy and its fabled Trojan Horse, followed by a visit to Pergamum's stunning acropolis. It was a renowned center for politics and culture at the time thanks to its magnificent temples and library. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Wednesday Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>With a tour of Ephesus and a visit to the location of the Temple of Artemis, you can immerse yourself in the past today. Experience the ethereal atmosphere of the ancient city and theater before traveling to Sirince, an ancient Greek hamlet famous for its fruit wines. Turkey has a long history of carpet weaving, and in the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are created by hand and what factors into their price. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Thursday Pamukkale | Hierapolis</h4><p>The great white calcium terraces, also known as the Travertines, are located in Pamukkale, where we will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, this morning. Before travelling there, we will have a presentation of locally made leather goods. Swim in the hot springs that were once used for therapeutic purposes in Roman times, amidst Biblical columns. Daytime Pamukkale</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Friday Aphrodisias | Fethiye</h4><p>Today, as we travel south toward the Mediterranean coast, we stop to explore the biblical city of Aphrodisias. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Saturday Fethiye</h4><p>Alternatively, you can experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day trip to Saklikent Gorge, the country's largest and deepest canyon, or simply unwind on a day cruise through the 12 Islands of Fethiye. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Sunday Kayakoy | Antalya</h4><p>A leisurely morning is followed by a trip in the late afternoon to the tourist city of Antalya. While traveling, stopping in the abandoned Greek hamlet of Kayakoy A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Monday Aspendos | Manavgat Waterfalls</h4><p>We will go to the magnificent theater at Aspendos today, which is renowned for having one of the best-preserved theaters in all of Asia Minor that is still in use. After that, we'll go to Manavgat Waterfalls for a relaxing resting place. A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 11 </strong>: Tuesday Konya | Cappadocia</h4><p>Early departure for Cappadocia with a detour in Konya to see Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's mausoleum and its accompanying museum. The largest caravansary in Anatolia, Sultanhani, is another reason we stayed this afternoon. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Wednesday Goreme | Uchisar Castle</h4><p>With a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, and more, you may marvel at the lunar landscape. Don't miss the optional evening of authentic Turkish folklore tonight! Overnight Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Thursday Ihlara Valley | Underground City</h4><p>Today, we traverse the breathtaking Ihlara Valley and investigate the numerous levels of an underground metropolis. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Friday Ankara</h4><p>We leave early for the capital of the country, Ankara, where, before heading back to Istanbul, we visit the illustrious Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 720 €</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

Izmir

15 DAYS FLYING CARPET TOUR

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

6 DAYS SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR

DAILY EPHESUS FROM İSTANBUL

TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS TOUR