Mystical Turkey 8 Days Tours in Turkey

ear 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]

Tour Code: DKC009