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DAY 1 ANKARA –
CAPPADOCIA
Welcome to Ankara Esenboga
Airport which will take only 50 mins via domestic flight from
Istanbul. Today we’ll depart for will be straight to moonscape
Cappadocia where the works of man blend unobtrusively into the
natural moonscape surroundings. Late at night we’ll arrive at
Cappadocia transfer to the
hotel and check–in. Brief information about whole tour and some does
& don’ts. Take the advantage of Turkish Bath or sauna in order to
get rid of the tiredness. [D]
DAY
2 CAPPADOCIA
Get your breakfast
strong as you’ll need more energy. Today we’ll invite you to explore
whole region as a full day excursion. Dervent is the first place
that you’ll examine the preformation of fairy chimneys.
Zelve Open Air Museum that
one of the best places as a must to see as well as Goreme National
Park, Pasabag where the row material for pottery can be found,
proceed for Avanos worldwide
known its professional pottery makers. Have the chance to try your
hand at making a pot at Güral Porcelain factory as well as weaving
and knotting. Lunch at Pigeon Valley, then visit Doyurgan Vinery,
taste the original wine at origin, proceed for Uçhisar where you can
see the flats & cafes inside of the fairy chimneys. Uchisar Castle (climbing
is at your leisure), finally we’ll arrive
Goreme National Park. It
will be a bit tiring for you but you can not miss this the poem of
the nature at Göreme Valley. At night we’ll invite you to one of the
best entertainment center for dinner in a very traditional way with
many attractions such as Whirling Dervishes Ceremony, folk dance and
other regional attractions in Urgup.
We guarantee that you’ll never forget this moment in your life. [B]
[L] [D]
DAY
3 CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA
Today we’ll depart
for the Capital of Turkey. Just before departure we’ll take you one
of the important underground
cities located in Cappadocia Region named Özkonak (or Derinkuyu).
Later we’ll arrive Ankara that
history and that of the surrounding area dates back to the Bronze
Age and the Hatti civilization. In the morning visit 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.
In the afternoon, buttered gözleme (Turkish creppe) party with very
traditional Turkish Semaver Tea (special teamaker device working
with charcoal it’s a must to try this delicious tea you’ve never
taste before) at Ankara’s famous park called Genclik (Youth) Park.
Dinner at hotel. [B] [L] (5 o’clock tea) [D]
DAY
4 ISTANBUL
In the morning
we’ll depart for Istanbul
that God & man, nature & art all together created a place in earth
that worth seeing, capital of all empires, the treasure of time…
Welcome to Istanbul! Get acquaintance with this big city, check-in
and just relax. Meeting at lobby (It's not compulsory), then we’ll
stroll all the way along Taksim, Beyoglu, Pera one of the oldest and
longest streets in Istanbul. Visit Galata Tower, Flower Passageway,
Jewish Lane, Galata Bridge and Tunnel as well as other historical
and well preserved historical structures at dusk. After dinner we'd
like to offer Turkish Bath experience that will help to get rid of
the tiredness of entire journey are invited to live in the real
atmosphere (optional). Rest of the night is yours by strolling on
lively streets around the hotel located in the heart of the city at
night. [B] [L] [D]
DAY 5
ISTANBUL
Get your breakfast
strong, you’ll need more energy. Today you’ll discover the beauty.
Topkapi Palace is the first
place to visit. Since it’s a great place we’ll try to finish within
2 hrs, then we’ll proceed to
Hagia Sophia,
Turkish & Islamic Arts Museum and
Blue Mosque. Lunch at
Konyali Restaurant. After lunch, Underground
Byzantine Cistern
“Sunken Palace”, Ancient Hippodrome, shopping or strolling at
Grand Bazaar
boasting over 4000 shops, Egyptian Bazaar are the places of interest
for today. At night we’ll take you a special restaurant for dinner
as again you won’t be able to resist the world famous
cuisine. Late at night we’ll
join informative light & sound show in the front of Blue Mosque (if
available). Joining Traditional Turkish Night is your choice (optional).
[B] [L] [D]
DAY 6
ISTANBUL
Today you’ll not be
tired because you had a great day. We’ll invite you to discover
Istanbul along the beautiful
Bosphorus
and to be the witness of the magic medley of Ottoman Empire and
modern architecture. Just before this, we’ll visit one of the best
palaces in Turkey even in the world: Dolmabahçe Palace!. Hop on a
cruise that’ll take us along the Bosphorus passing under 2 bridges
linking Asia & Europe continents. Get ready to see the parade of the
imperial palaces. Kiz Kulesi,
Çiragan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Kirmizi Yali, Küçüksu Kasri,
Rumeli Hisari, Anadolu Hisari, Kanlica (famous with honey on creamy
yoghurt), Beykoz, Tarabya, are important places you’ll observe from
the sea. The cruise terminates at Anadolu Kavagi in Asia Continent.
We’ll climb Genoese Castle where you can observe the
Black Sea joins
Bosphorus so-called Clashing Rocks associated with Jason & Argonaut
had to navigate on their search of Golden Fleece. Anadolu Kavagi is
famous for its fish restaurants. We’ll set you free for an hour for
your perfunctory exploration. The breathtaking view of Bosphorus,
charcoal fish & raki are the main triplet that all tourists &
Turkish people adore having this experience. We’ll invite you to a
dinner with Turkish folk songs. The rest of the night is all ours.
[B] [L] [D]
DAY 7
ISTANBUL
Today is the last
day of our journey. We’d like to show another side of Istanbul today.
Prince’s Island
situated south of the metropolis, popular with weekend retreats.
We’ll take authentic panoramic ferry to Büyükada since it’s easy to
observe. The cars are not allowed in Büyükada. The transportation is
handle by buggy-ride. Bicycles are very popular as well. Historical
houses, beautiful environs, pinewood sites and ethnic groups make
these island always interesting. Get on a Buggy-car or rent a bike
and join on convoy to circle around the island. After lunch we’ll
return to Istanbul. We’ll set you free then as you’d like to do
whatever you wish or wherever you’d like to be in Istanbul for a
while. Dinner at our hotel and rest of the night is ours. [B] [L]
[D]
DAY 8 END
OF OUR SERVICE
After breakfast,
depart for your home (you won’t say home sweet home) depart to
Atatürk Airport. Time to have your present in order to make this
trip memorial. It’ll be pleasure to host you in Turkey as there are
so many things and places to see. Thanks for choosing the right
agency. [B] |
