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Wear
your hat and sport shoes, don't forget to have your Turkish delight
a day for the energy, explore the cradle of civilization at 10 days
only.. Just come and see the treasure by us !
DAY 1 ISTANBUL
Welcome to the
capital of all empires. Deren Koray (In short DK) staff will meet
you at the airport, and time to pass
Sultanahmet District. The
first place is The Blue Mosque which is famous for blue and white
Iznik tiles was built between
1609-1616. We’ll proceed for the ancient Hippodrome, the scene of
chariot races and the center of Byzantine civic life, stands in the
open space. Time to have lunch at Konyali one of the well known
restaurants in Topkapi. Ready for
Topkapi Palace having the galleries exhibiting the imperial
collections of gorgeous crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain of
Ottoman era? passing by Harem, the secluded quarters of the wives,
concubines and children of the sultan, charms visitors, an
exhibition of imperial costumes worn by the sultans and their
families (no interior visit in Harem section), the famous jewels of
the treasury and a priceless collection of miniatures from medieval
manuscripts. Hagia Sophia,
one of the finest buildings of all time built by Emperor Justinian
now Fatih Sultan Mehmet’s Mosque. Exploring the majestic serenity
and the fine Byzantine mosaics of the building. That's all for today
time to have your dinner and rest. [B] [L] [D]
DAY
2 ANKARA -
CAPPADOCIA
Transfer to Ataturk
Airport Domestic Terminal for
Ankara Esenboga Airport, domestic flight will take your 50 mins
to Ankara. Welcome to the capital of Turkey that history and that of
the surrounding area dates back to the Bronze Age and the Hatti
civilization. Upon arrival our first visit is the impressive modern
form of Ataturk's Mausoleum
where ancient and modern architectural concepts testifies to the
power and grace of Turkish architecture took place.
Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
with its priceless collection of Paleolithic, Neolithic, Hatti,
Hittite, Phrygian, Urartian and Roman artifacts, after lunch we’ll
proceed for the moonscape
Cappadocia where the works of man blend unobtrusively into the
natural moonscape surroundings. Arrival at the hotel and dinner. [B]
[L] [D]
DAY
3 CAPPADOCIA
Today we’ll start
to explore Goreme with
Derinkuyu Underground City.
Ready to get lost in 8 layer of this hidden city? You’ll see miles
of tunnels and grape-treading areas in this lighted city. See the
deceitful pathways and hidden corners to fail the enemy of this city
that were used by the early Christians in order to defend themselves
from the persecution. Next stop will be Göreme Valley where you’ll
walk thru the pathways and tunnels among the fairy chimneys and
visit the churches having gorgeous frescoes dated back 11th to 12th
century and many more. Zelve Open Air Museum offers the visitors
just a culture & nature parade, then we’ll proceed
Avanos where the most popular
handicraft is made, have the chance to try your hand at making a pot
in one of the many studios as well as weaving and knotting. Lunch at
one of the restaurants at Bill Clinton’s Valley and after the
president’s place we’ll proceed for Uchisar Castle and we’ll visit a
local Doyurgan winery. Dinner at the hotel [B] [L] [D]
DAY
4 KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Depart for
Konya one of Turkey's oldest
continuously inhabited cities was known as Iconium in Roman times
and the capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th
century. Visit the mausoleum of Mevlana, Konya's most famous
building, progressing Pamukkale
the magical and spectacular natural site, unique in the world, that
declared a world heritage site by UNESCO, arrival late at night,
dinner at hotel and overnight at the hotel [B] [L] [D]
DAY 5
PAMUKKALE - EPHESUS - KUSADASI
Pamukkale (Hierapolis)
which is a fairyland of dazzling white, petrified castles. Thermal
spring waters laden with calcareous salts running off the plateau's
edge have created this fantastic formation of stalactites, cataracts
and basins. The hot springs have been used since Roman times for
their therapeutic powers, the ancient city Hierapolis with its
theater and with other ruins. St Apostle Philip was killed and the
St. Philip Church was built in here, proceeding
Ephesus, once the commercial
center of the ancient world and one of the highlights of Turkey. The
city was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once
considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt
several times. Did you know? St. Paul Preached here!. Heracletes
Gate, Curates Street, Scholastic Baths, Celcus Library, Marble Road,
Great Theater, Arcadian way, (Harbor Street), The Basilica of St.
John, Virgin Mary’s House
which was visited by Paul, Pope the 6th and Pope Jean Paul are other
major points for our visit, arrival to the hotel and dinner. [B]
[L] [D]
DAY 6
KUSADASI - PERGAMON - CANAKKALE
Today we’ll depart
for Pergamon once a great
center of culture, survives as one of Turkey's finest archaeological
sites. On the Acropolis, a hill above the modern town, are the
remains of the celebrated library, a steep and impressive theatre,
the temples of Trajan and Dionysus, the monumental altar of Zeus,
the sanctuary of Demeter, a gymnasium laid out on three terraces and
the Agora, proceeding ancient city Troy where the Trojan War took
place between Greek & Trojan people for the honor of Helen, Just pay
attention to the story of Wooden Horse in here. You’ll love this,
dinner at the hotel and overnight in Assos. [B] [L] [D]
DAY 7
ÇANAKKALE - ISTANBUL
Today we'll depart
for Istanbul but just before we'll drive for Çanakkale en route,
honored Dardanelles (Canakkale) that connects the Sea of Marmara and
the Aegean. Since Canakkale
has a strategically importance, the castles in here barely visible
at both Asian and European sides. Cross the Gallipolli by car-ferry,
here you can take the picture of World War I Memorial of Dardanelles,
along the Thrace & Marmara Sea and passing thru Saroz Bay, reaching
Istanbul, time to get lost Grand Covered Bazaar where over 4000
shops inside and strolling around authentic Spice Bazaar, free time
for shopping. At night come to the traditional Turkish night
featuring with authentic cuisine and entertainment style.. It's
gonna be night out of your life ! Overnight at Istanbul [B] [L] [D]
DAY
8 END OF OUR
SERVICE
After breakfast,
depart for your hometown to say home sweet home. Transfer to Ataturk
Airport via special bus service. Time to have your present in order
to make this trip memorial. It’ll be pleasure to host you in Turkey
again as there are so many things to see. Thanks for choosing the
right agency and have a safe journey home. [B] |
