CLASSICAL TURKEY TOUR II / 8 DAYS |
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DAY 1 : ISTANBUL / CAPPADOCIA
Fly to Istanbul and with short domestic flight arrive to Cappadocia . (D).
DAY 2 : CAPPADOCIA
After having breakfast in the hotel visit to the Devrent valley, Pigeon Valley and Uchisar; then proceed to the Open Air Museum in Goreme visit to the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible. (B, L, D).
DAY 3 : CAPPADOCIA
This morning walking in the Red Valley 1,5 hours end of the walking arriving to do Cavusin village and then visit to Kaymakli Underground City, the place early Christians hid from persecutors. (B, L, D).
DAY 4 : CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way visit to the 13 th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic, proceed to Karatay Theological School in which beautiful tiles are on display. (B, L, D).
DAY 5 : PAMUKKALE / APHRODISIAS / KUSADASI
In the morning visit to the ancient Hierapolis with the Theatre, Apollo Temple and magnificent Necropolis, the graveyard. Then drive to Aphrodisias . Later visit to the ruins and the museum. Drive to Kusadasi and overnight (B, L, D).
DAY 6 : EPHESUS / ISTANBUL
Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City (Hillside Houses are excluded), Temple of Artemis, Virgin Mary's House, Selcuk Ephesus Museum and St. John Church. After having lunch in Selcuk drive to Airport and flight to Istanbul. (B, L).
DAY 7 : ISTANBUL
This morning full day sightseeing tour of Istanbul with visits to St.Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome
Afternoon visiting Topkapi Palace and the Grand Bazaar. (B, L, D).
DAY 8 : ISTANBUL / HOME
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your return flight to Home. (B)
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