Turkey Land Tour - 7 Days & 6 Nights

Turkey Land Tour 7 Days – 6 Nights

Turkey Land Tour Includes:

Airfare from Istanbul to Izmir & Cappadocia to Istanbul.
Deluxe/first class hotel accommodation based on double occupancy.
Meals as in the itinerary (B=Breakfast * L=Lunch * D=Dinner)
Guided sightseeing as stated in the itinerary.
Transportation as mentioned in the itinerary.

Scheduled Itinerary:

Day 1 : Istanbul / Izmir (By Flight) – Smyrna

Departing from the pier at 10:00am, transfer to the airport to take a direct flight from Istanbul to Izmir which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will be driven to see the ancient and medieval city of Smyrna – is the third most populous city of Turkey and the country’s largest port after Istanbul. You will visit recently excavated Agora and visit Archaeological Museum. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Izmir. Stay at the Crowne Plaza Izmir 5*

(Dinner)

Day 2 : Izmir – Ephesus – Kusadasi

Drive to Selcuk among the fruit trees and see the gigantic Temple of Artemis which was one of the Seven Wonders of the world. Then stroll in the world-famous Ancient City of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, the Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celcus Library and the Antique Theater. In the afternoon a visit to the Shrine of Virgin Mary, where she lived her last years and the Basilica of St John. After visits driven to Kusadasi, popular port for the cruise ships. Stay overnight in Kusadasi.Stay at the Crowne Plaza Izmir 5* (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner )

Day 3 : Aphrodisias – Hierapolis – Pamukkale

Departing your hotel, the first visit will be to the ancient city of Aphrodisias, is the City of Aphrodite, Goddess of Love. Then, drive along the fertileMeander River valley which will bring you to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs located nearby Denizli. You will see the large necropolis is filled with sarcophagi, including the Sarcophagus of Marcus Aurelius Ammianos as well as the Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you will take an enjoyable barefooted walk. Finally transferred to your hotel to enjoy dinner and overnight. You can enjoy the thermal pools and the spa in your hotel. Stay at the Tripolis Hotel 4*

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)

Day 4 : Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia

Early wake up for a long day mostly will be spent in the bus. However, you will have chance to see untouched beauties of the country; villagers working in their farms, fertile plains and the cultural diversity between the cities. On our way to Cappadocia, we will stop at Konya to see the Mevlana Museum which shelters the tomb of Rumî, known to his followers as Mevlana, a Muslim poet and mystic. Finally, arrive in Cappadocia, the region hosts the amazing fairy chimneys, houses and underground cities that have been carved into the rock.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Stay at the Dedeman Hotel & Resort 5*

Day 5 : Cappadocia

You can book our optional hot air balloon tour for a wonderful experience and to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region (Optional/EXTRA). After breakfast, take enjoyable visits to Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to Avanos, which is famous pottery town. You can watch the potters at work using kick wheels, the technique which has remained unchanged for generations before break for lunch. After lunch, visit to the Goreme Open Air Museumfor the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best preserved cave wall paintings and frescos. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner) Stay at the Dedeman Hotel & Resort 5*

Day 6: Cappadocia – Istanbul

After late breakfast, you will hike through the Rose Valley visiting churches along the way. Then, visit the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch in Pigeons Valley and then continue on to see the marvelous construction of the Kaymakli Underground City, established in the 7th century by Christians under persecution. Finally transfer to the airport to take flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Istanbul. Hotel stay at Mariott Courtyard Hotel 5*

(Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)