Day 1 – ISTANBUL 

Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport in the morning, Meet and drive
to the Old City of Istanbul and begin our visit starting with Blue
Mosque, with its graceful cascade of domes, its six slender minarets
and its magnificent interior of beautiful blue Iznik tiles. St.Sophia
Museum which is one of the great architectural marvels of the
ancient world. Than we will visit the famous Topkapi Palace, home to
some of the world’s biggest emeralds and diamonds. Check-in to the
hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 ISTANBUL / CANAKKALE
After breakfast, we will began our scenic drive down to Gallipoli,
historically famous for being the site of many battles during WW1.
Following a lunch break, we will cross the second strategic waterway,
the Dardanelles and land Asia and proceed to Troy, the legendary
town in the “Iliad” of Homeros and visit the ruins We will check-in our
hotel in Canakkale for dinner and overnight.

Day 3 CANAKKALE / PERGAMUM / KUSADASI

After breakfast depart for Kusadasi, enroute have lunch in Bergama
before visiting Pergamon to see the Acropolis, the Temple of
Trajan and the theater both overlooking to the plain of Bergama
with a picture stop for one of the Seven Churches of Revelation in
downtown Bergama. Then finally Ancient Medical Center, Asclepion
will be visited before driving to Kusadasi.

Day 4 KUSADASI / EPHESUS / PAMUKKALE

Following breakfast, drive to Selcuk to visit the House of Virgin Mary
on top of Mt Coressos. Your memorable visit to Ephesus will begin as
well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple
of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity). Continue on to
Pamukkale (Cotton Castle).

Day 5 PAMUKKALE / KONYA / CAPPADOCIA

You will tour the Antique City of Hierapolis where Calcareous hot

springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertines
in the form of white terrace and basins. Drive to Cappadocia via
Konya, the famous old capital city of the Seljuk Empire with many
fine examples of Turkish Islamic art and architecture. After a visit to
the Mausoleum of Mevlana, continue to Cappadocia. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 CAPPADOCIA

Situated near a former volcano, the unique landscape
of Cappadocia evolved through erosion of the ash
sedimentation by wind, sun, rain and snow. Enjoy a
full day tour through the many valleys and conical
cliffs, with whole cities hewed from these rocks cliffs.
Included is the Goreme Valley, Underground City of
Kaymakli, Valley of the Birds and Uchisar Castle, where
you can capture a panoramic view of the beautiful
plateau. Than visit Avanos Village followed by the
famous local pottery and carpet shows allowing
ample time for shopping. Dinner and overnight in
Cappadocia.

Day 7 CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA / BOLU

Drive to the capital of Turkey, Ankara this morning.
After lunch, visit the Ataturk Mausoleum – symbol
of the new Ankara. The mausoleum is a notable
example of modern Turkish architecture. The complex
comprises a Path of Honor flanked by reclining Hittite
lions, a Court of Honor, the Atatürk Mausoleum itself
and a museum. Then continue to Bolu for dinner and
overnight.

Day 8 BOLU / ISTANBUL

After breakfast drive to Istanbul. Upon arrival visit
Spice Bazaar, where the smells of cinnamon, cloves
and thyme rise from hundreds of colourful muslin
bags at every store-front. Free until transfer time. Then
transfer to the airport for International flight.