Cairo,Aswan,Nile Cruise & Luxor 6 Nights 7 Days
Day 1- Cairo-Arrival Arrival at Cairo airport. Our Hello Egypt tours representative will be there to meet and assist you through the airport formalities. Then transfer to your hotel. Day 2- Cairo- The Great Pyramids-The Egyptian Museum-Khan El khalili: Morning after breakfast depart to Giza pyramids which have been considered one in the great wonders of the world, valley temple and the great sphinx which has kept its secrets for centuries. Have lunch at pyramids view restaurant Then continues to visit the Egyptian museum containing over 120000 piece of the pharaonic monuments each piece consider master piece and has different story including the magnificent Tutankhamen collection then drive back to hotel and overnight.(B,L) Day 3- Cairo-Aswan sightseeing-Check in Nile cruise : Today after breakfast transfer to Cairo air port to fly to Aswan then start our full day tour in Aswan Visiting the High Dam -finished in 1971; it has ensured up to three harvests a year. The temple of Isis on Philae Island. Then embarkation our Nile Cruise ship to have lunch, afternoon relax and enjoy a trip in traditional felucca around Elephantine Island which will lead you to the botanical gardens on general Kitchener Island, visitors there enjoy the beautiful flowers imported from Africa, India and the far east.(B,L,D) Day 4– Nile cruise –Kom Ombo -Edfu : Set sail to Kom Ombo, upon arrival depart to visit the Temple of Sobek and Haroeris, and then continue sailing to Edfu, set sail to Esna then continue to Luxor. Dinner and over night on board.(B,L,D) Day 5- Nile cruise- West Bank in Luxor: After breakfast start the tour visit the Valley of the Kings the Temple of Hatshepsut and the Colossi of Memnon. Lunch on board and afternoon time at leisure. Dinner and over night (B,L,D) Day 6– Luxor- East bank -Cairo : After breakfast check out from the cruise ship then start the tour with east bank visiting Luxor temple originally joined to Karnak by an avenue of sphinxes. Visit Karnak temple which covers a huge area and includes several temples, the largest being the temple of Amon. Transfer to Luxor air port for flight to Cairo upon arrive transfer to our hotel in Cairo.(B) Day 7– Cairo-Final departure Check out from the hotel transfer to Cairo international airport and final departure with your wonderful memories.(B) The program includes the following services: 1- 03 nights at hotel in Cairo based on B. B. 2- 03 nights on board of 5 stars cruise on full board. 3- All visits as mentioned in program. 4- Meals as mentioned with (B.L.D) 5- Transportation in private air-conditioned van. 6- Professional English speaking tour guide 7- All Transfers as mentioned in the program. 8- Meet and assist at the airport upon arrival and departure. 9- Domestic flight Cairo-Aswan and Luxor– Cairo. The program not includes the following services: 1- Any optional excursions like sound and light show or Abu Simbel. 2- Vises at airport upon arrival or home country flight. 3- Any personal services like (tel, fax, laundry …) 4- Tips. The including visits are: Cairo visits: (Egyptian museum, Giza pyramids, and Khan El Khalili bazaars). Aswan visits: (the High dam, the Botanical Island, Kom Ombo temple, Edfu temple , Philae Island and Felucca ride). Luxor visits: (valley of kings, temple of Queen Hatshepsut, colossi of Memnon, Karnak temple) Our accommodation details: 5 stars hotel in Cairo: Mercure Cairo Le Sphinx hotel Moevenpick, Pyramisa Cairo or Equivalent. http://www.accorhotels.com/gb/hotel-1789-mercure-cairo-le-sphinx/index.shtml www.moevenpick-hotels.com www.pyramisaegypt.com/PyramisaSuitesHotel/location.asp 5 stars Nile cruises will be one of the following or similar: M/S Miss World Nile Cruise Ship: extensiongroup.com.eg/world.htm M/s Sherry boat: sherryboat.com M/s Nile shams: nile shams.com M/s Esadora: esadora.com.eg M/s Mirage: miragecruise.com M/S Nile dolphin niledolphin.com 4 stars hotel in Cairo: Horizon pyramids hotel –or Equivalent. horizonpyramidshotel.com
Glories of Anatolia 8 Nights 9 Days
Day 01 (Friday ) Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel after a welcome briefing about the tour ahead.Overnight Day 02 ( Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast,departure from your hotel with your tour guide,Visit the Famous Blue Mosque with 6 minarets built on XVIIe century,Topkapı palace with the royal tresaury and Holly relics,Hagia Sophia Church built on VIe century by Roman Emperor,Roman Hipodrome with all monuments,Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops Overnight (B) Day 03 ( Sunday) Ankara – Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the Airport,fly for Ankara,the capital of nation, Arrival after one hour flight and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.then drive to Cappadocia through Salt Lake,Dinner and Overnight ( B,D) Day 04 ( Monday ) Cappadocia Optional balloon tour. After Breakfast,Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B,D) Day 05 ( Tuesday ) Konya – Antalya Breakkfast at the hotel,Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Antalya and overnight (B,D). Day 06 ( Wednesday ) Antalya Pick-up from the hotel and visit Perge, the place where most of the statues that are on display in Antalya Museum were unearthed. Perge is the most important antique cities of Pamphilia Region where is originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. The theater stage has finely carved marble reliefs and other carvings from around the city are displayed in the stadium. Amateur archeologists will want to see the handsome city gate flanked by two lofty towers, a long colonnaded road once paved with mosaics and lined with shops, a large agora, the public baths and a gymnasium.Then proceed to Aspendos, which has a capacity of 15,000 people and bears one of the best preserved Roman theatres in Anatolia. It is located beside the river Eurymedon (Koprucay).The beautiful galleries of the theatre, stage decorations and most important of all the acustic of the theatre reflects the talent of architect Zenon. Besides the theatre are temples, monumental fountain, basilica, agora, bouleuterion, stadium and aquaducts in Aspendos. The most important art is the Theatre, which has been restored by Seljuks in 13 th century A.D. but was used as a caravanserai. By Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s order, now it is being used as a museum and attracts a lot of tourists all the year round. Cultural activities and festivals are held in Aspendos every year in Summer.After lunch by Köprüpazari stream, a visit to Side. Side is one of the best-known classical sites in Turkey. It was an ancient harbor whose name meant pomegranate. Today a pretty resort town with its ancient ruins, two sandy beaches, numerous shops and extensive tourist accommodation attract hundreds of visitors. Free time in Side, and a visit to Kursunlu Waterfalls and return to Antalya. ( B,L,D ) Day 07 ( Thursday ) Antalya – Pamukkale Depart early in the morning, drive over Antalya through the Taurus Mountains and arrival to Pamukkale “Cotton Castle” and have sufficient time for limestone terraces, ancient city Hierapolis, enormous necropolis and graves. Pamukkale (Hierapolis) ranks among one the oldest thermal cities of the world and famous for its white lime petrified cascades -calcareous formations- rise over 300 feet above the ground, with hot, mineral-enriched waters flowing down through the pools and rock formations. Nearby is the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis which is located at the same area of Terraces. Hierapolis is famous for his hot baths, theatre, agora, and remarkable necropolis,Dinner and Overnight ( B,L,D ) Day 8 ( Friday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Antalya Airport,fly to Istanbul,arrival at Sabiha Gokcen Airport,meeting by our team and transfer to your hotel,Afternoon visit the spices market,build on XVIIe century by Sultan Ahmed with New Mosque,then Cruise on the Bosphorus by boat around 2 hrs to discover both sides of the Bosphorus ,Overnight ( B ) Day 9 ( Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Airport or to your next destination Hotels Istanbul : Hotel Mercure Topkapı Cappadocia : Hotel Burcukaya Pamukkale : Hotel Pam Antalya : Best western Khan Departure Dates January 15 – 29 February 12 – 19 – 26 March 11 -18 -25 April 01 – 08- 15- 22- 29 May 06 13 20 27 June 03 10 17 24 Jul 01 08 15 22 29 August 05 12 19 26 Septembre 02 09 16 23 30 Octobre 07 14 21 28 Inclusions 8 Nights 4 and 5 stars Hotel Accomodations All airport transfers inbound and outbound English speaking professional tour guide Entrance Fees 7 Breakfasts,1 Lunch 7 Dinners Domestic Flight Istanbul to Ankara and Denizli to İstanbul Transportation by no smoking air conditioned Bus All tips except Driver and
Fire of Anatolia 7 Nights 8 Days
Day 01 ( Friday ) Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel after a welcome briefing about the tour ahead.Overnight Day 02 ( Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast,departure from your hotel with your tour guide,Visit the Famous Blue Mosque with 6 minarets built on XVIIe century,Topkapı palace with the royal tresaury and Holly relics,Hagia Sophia Church built on VIe century by Roman Emperor,Roman Hipodrome with all monuments,Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops Overnight (B) Day 03 ( Sunday) Ankara – Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the Airport,fly for Ankara,the capital of nation, Arrival after one hour flight and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.then drive to Cappadocia through Salt Lake,Dinner and Overnight ( B,D) Day 04 ( Monday ) Cappadocia Optional balloon tour. After Breakfast,Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B,D) Day 05 ( Tuesday ) Konya – Pamukkale Breakkfast at the hotel,Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight (B,D). Day 06 ( Wednesday) Pamukkale Breakfast at the hotel, Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery “Necropolis”, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop’s Palace. Return to Pamukkale,Dinner and Overnight (B,L). Day 7 (Thursday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Denizli Airport,fly to Istanbul,arrival at Sabiha Gokcen Airport,meeting by our team and transfer to your hotel,Afternoon visit the spices market,build on XVIIe century by Sultan Ahmed with New Mosque,then Cruise on the Bosphorus by boat around 2 hrs to discover both sides of the Bosphorus ,Overnight ( B ) Day 8 ( Friday) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to Airport or to your next destination (B ) Hotels Istanbul : Hotel Mercure Topkapı Cappadocia : Hotel Burcukaya Pamukkale : Hotel Pam Departure Dates January 15 – 29 February 12 – 19 – 26 March 11 -18 -25 April 01 – 08- 15- 22- 29 May 06 13 20 27 June 03 10 17 24 Jul 01 08 15 22 29 August 05 12 19 26 Septembre 02 09 16 23 30 Octobre 07 14 21 28 Inclusions 7 Nights 4 and 5 stars Hotel Accomodations All airport transfers inbound and outbound English speaking professional tour guide Entrance Fees 7 Breakfasts,5 Dinners Domestic Flight Istanbul to Ankara and Denizli to Istanbul Transportation by no smoking air conditioned Bus All tips except Driver and Guide Local taxes and Services Charges Exclusions International Flight Tickets Any extra Meals Tips for Driver and Guide Personal Expenses
Tresaures of Anatolia 10 Nights 11 Days
Day 1 ( Thursday ) Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel after a welcome briefing about the tour ahead.Overnight Day 2 ( Friday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,Fullday Bursa Tour with Local Lunch,Visit the Green Mosque,Green Mausoleum,Silk Market ,Lunch in a local restaurant,Visit the Olympos Mountain ( uludag by Cable Car ) ,Return to Istanbul,Late in the Afternoon ( B,L) Day 3 ( Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast,departure from your hotel with your tour guide,Visit the Famous Blue Mosque with 6 minarets built on XVIIe century,Topkapı palace with the royal tresaury and Holly relics,Hagia Sophia Church built on VIe century by Roman Emperor,Roman Hipodrome with all monuments,Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops Overnight (B) Day 4 ( Sunday) Ankara – Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the Airport,fly for Ankara,the capital of nation, Arrival after one hour flight and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.then drive to Cappadocia through Salt Lake,Dinner and Overnight ( B,D) Day 5 ( Monday ) Cappadocia Optional balloon tour. After Breakfast,Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B,L,D) Day 06 (Tuesday) Konya – Pamukkale Breakkfast at the hotel,Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight (B,D). Day 07 ( Wednesday ) Aphrodisias – Kusadasi Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery “Necropolis”, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop’s Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight (B,L,D). Day 08 (Thursday) Ephesus Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City, impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Church of St. John. Time for shopping. Dinner and Overnight (B,L,D). Day 09 (Friday) Pergamum – Troy Early departure for Bergama and visit to the Asclepion with the well preserved remains. In the afternoon continue on to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place as described in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna. After visiting the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3000 years, drive to Canakkale for overnight (B, L, D). Day 10 ( Saturday ) Gallipoli After breakfast sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles – particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Arrive in Istanbul late afternoon and transfer to the hotel (B,). Day 11 ( Sunday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the airport or to the harbor for your next destination ( B ) Hotels Istanbul : Hotel The Colours www.thecolourshotel.com Cappadocia : Hotel Suhan www.suhankapadokya.com Pamukkale : Hotel Pam www.pamthermal.com Kusadasi : Hotel Royal Palace www.royalpalace.com.tr Canakkale : Hotel Buyuk Truva www.truvaotel.com Departure Dates March 10 -17 -24 – 31 April 07- 14- 21- 28 May 05 12 19 26 June 02 09 16 23 30 Jul 07 14 21 28 August 04 11 18 25 Septembre 01 08 15 22 29 Octobre 06 13 20 27 Inclusions 10 Nights 4 and 5 stars Hotel Accomodations All airport transfers inbound and outbound English speaking professional tour guide Entrance Fees 9 Breakfasts 1 Lunch ,7 Dinners Fullday Bursa Tour Domestic Flight Istanbul to Ankara Transportation by no smoking air conditioned Bus All tips except Driver and Guide Local taxes and Services Charges Exclusions International Flight Tickets Any extra Meals Tips for Driver and Guide Personal Expenses
Classical Turkey 9Nights 10 Days
Day 01 ( Friday ) Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel after a welcome briefing about the tour ahead.Overnight Day 02 (Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast,departure from your hotel with your tour guide,Visit the Famous Blue Mosque with 6 minarets built on XVIIe century,Topkapı palace with the royal tresaury and Holly relics,Hagia Sophia Church built on VIe century by Roman Emperor,Roman Hipodrome with all monuments,Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops Overnight (B) Day 03 ( Sunday ) Ankara – Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the Airport,fly for Ankara,the capital of nation, Arrival after one hour flight and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.then drive to Cappadocia through Salt Lake,Dinner and Overnight ( B,D) Day 04 (Monday) Cappadocia Optional balloon tour. After Breakfast,Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B,L,D) Day 05 ( Tuesday) Konya – Pamukkale Breakkfast at the hotel,Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight (B,D). Day 06 (Wednesday ) Aphrodisias – Kusadasi Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery “Necropolis”, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop’s Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight (B,L,D). Day 07 ( Thursday) Ephesus Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City, impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Church of St. John. Time for shopping. Dinner and Overnight (B,L,D). Day 08 (Friday ) Pergamum – Troy Early departure for Bergama and visit to the Asclepion with the well preserved remains. In the afternoon continue on to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place as described in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna. After visiting the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3000 years, drive to Canakkale for overnight (B, L, D). Day 09 ( Saturday ) Gallipoli After breakfast sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles – particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I. Arrive in Istanbul late afternoon and transfer to the hotel (B,). Day 10 ( Sunday ) Istanbul Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the airport or to the harbor for your next destination ( B ) Hotels Istanbul : Hotel The Colours Istanbul www.thecolourshotel.com/istanbul Cappadocia : Hotel Suhan www.suhankapadokya.com Pamukkale : Hotel Pam www.pamthermal.com Kusadasi : Hotel Royal palace www.royalpalace.com.tr Canakkale : Hotel Buyuk Truva www.truvaotel.com Departure Dates March 11 -18 -25 April 01 – 08- 15- 22- 29 May 06 13 20 27 June 03 10 17 24 Jul 01 08 15 22 29 August 05 12 19 26 Septembre 02 09 16 23 30 Octobre 07 14 21 28 Inclusions 9 Nights 4 and 5 stars Hotel Accomodations All airport transfers inbound and outbound English speaking professional tour guide Entrance Fees 9 Breakfasts,4 Lunches,7 Dinners Domestic Flight Istanbul to Ankara Transportation by no smoking air conditioned Bus All tips except Driver and Guide Local taxes and Services Charges Exclusions International Flight Tickets Any extra Meals Tips for Driver and Guide Personal Expenses
Wonders of Anatolia 7 Nights 8 Days
Day 1 ( Friday ) Istanbul Welcome to Turkey! We will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel after a welcome briefing about the tour ahead.Overnight Day 2 ( Saturday ) Istanbul Breakfast,departure from your hotel with your tour guide,Visit the Famous Blue Mosque with 6 minarets built on XVIIe century,Topkapı palace with the royal tresaury and Holly relics,Hagia Sophia Church built on VIe century by Roman Emperor,Roman Hipodrome with all monuments,Grand Bazaar with 4000 shops Overnight (B) Day 3 ( Sunday ) Ankara – Cappadocia Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the Airport,fly for Ankara,the capital of nation, Arrival after one hour flight and visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.then drive to Cappadocia through Salt Lake,Dinner and Overnight ( B,D) Day 4 ( Monday ) Cappadocia Optional balloon tour. After Breakfast,Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. In the afternoon, visit Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Various panoramic viewpoints of castles and fairy chimneys such as Esentepe for Goreme valley, Uchisar and its castle, Pigeon Valley. Then to Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Returning to the hotel (B,LD) Day 5 ( Tuesday ) Konya – Pamukkale Breakkfast at the hotel,Today’s ride will be fairly long and tiring due to the long distance between Cappadocia and Pamukkale and lack of convenient lodging location. On the way visit to the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai and arrival in Konya. Visit to the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic figure. Then continue on to Pamukkale and overnight (B,D). Day 6 ( Wednesday ) Aphrodisias – Kusadasi Tour the ruins of Hierapolis including the magnificently preserved cemetery “Necropolis”, the Main Street and Gates, the Thermal Baths, the Roman Theatre. In the afternoon tour Aphrodisias, the city of Aphrodite; visit the Museum, the Temple of Aphrodite, the Theatre, the Stadium, the Agora, the Hadrian Baths, the Odeon, and the Bishop’s Palace. Proceed to the hotel in Kusadasi for overnight (B,L,D). Day 7 ( Thursday ) Ephesus Morning tour to Ephesus area with Ephesus Antique City, impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. (Hillside Houses are excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee), one of the most popular ancient sites of Turkey with many acres of carefully excavated ruins; We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Church of St. John. Time for shopping. Dinner and Overnight (B,L,D). Day 8 ( Friday ) Kusadasi ……………. Breakfast at the hotel,transfer to the airport or to the harbor for your next destination ( B ) Hotels Istanbul : Hotel The Colours Istanbul www.thecolourshotel/ıstanbul Cappadocia : Hotel Suhan www.suhankapadokya.com Pamukkale : Hotel Pam www.pamthermal.com Kusadasi : Hotel Royal Palace www.royalpalace.com.tr Departure Dates March 11 -18 -25 April 01 – 08- 15- 22- 29 May 06 13 20 27 June 03 10 17 24 Jul 01 08 15 22 29 August 05 12 19 26 Septembre 02 09 16 23 30 Octobre 07 14 21 28 Inclusions 7 Nights 4 and 5 stars Hotel Accomodations All airport transfers inbound and outbound English speaking professional tour guide Entrance Fees 7 Breakfasts, 3 Lunches,6 Dinners Domestic Flight Istanbul to Ankara Transportation by no smoking air conditioned Bus All tips except Driver and Guide Local taxes and Services Charges Exclusions International Flight Tickets Any extra Meals Tips for Driver and Guide Personal Expenses
Cappadocia 4 Days 3 Nights
Departure Days : Daily Highlights : Devrent Valley,PasabagiAvanos,Goreme Open air museum,rose valley,Cavusin,Ortahisar,Kaymakli Underground city,Pigeon valley,Belisirma,Ihlara valley,Selime Duration : 4 Days 3 Nights Status : Regular Tour Rate : USD 390.00 per person in twin share USD 130.00 Single Supplement Hotels : Hotel Dinler or Hotel Burcukaya or similary Includes : 3 Night Accomodation on HB basis,Englih speaking tourguide,transportation ,lunch,Entrance fees,park fees,All airport transfers inbound and outbound İtinerairy Day 01 Arrive in Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels (L, D) Day 02 Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pıgeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the wineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Overnight in Cappadocia (B, L, D) Day 03 Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and drive to Ihlara Valley, created from the ashes of the volcanic Mt. Hasan. After hiking through the valley, which is watered with Melendiz River by Belisirma, proceed to Selime with hollowed out citadel and churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steep hillside. Stop at Yaprakhisar village to take photos. In the afternoon, visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities. Overnight in Cappadocia (B, L, D) Day 04 After breakfast transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir (B)
Cappadocia 3 Days 2 Nights
Departure Days : Daily Highlights : Devrent Valley,PasabagiAvanos,Goreme Open air museum,rose valley,Cavusin,Ortahisar,Kaymakli Underground city,Pigeon valley Duration : 3 Days 2 Nights Status : Regular Hotels : Hotel Dinler or Hotel Burcukaya or similary Includes : 2 Night Accomodation on HB basis,Englih speaking tourguide,transportation ,lunch,Entrance fees,park fees İtinerairy Day 01 Arrive in Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels (L, D) Day 02 Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pıgeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the wineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Overnight in Cappadocia (B, L) Day 03 After breakfast transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir (B)
Cappadocia 2 Days 1 Night
Departure Days : Daily Highlights : Devrent Valley,PasabagiAvanos,Goreme Open air museum,Rose valley,Cavusin,Ortahisar ,Kaymakli underground city,Pigeon valley,Uchisar Duration : 2 Days 1 Nights Status : Regular Hotels : Hotel Dinler or Hotel Burcukaya or similary Includes : 1 Night Accomodation on HB basis,Englih speaking tourguide,transportation ,lunch,Entrance fees,park fees etc Itınerairy Day 01 Arrive in Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport. Visit to Devrent Valley where various types of fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) with multiple stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi, drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey. Further to the time for lunch proceed to Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee) to visit the churches, chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th to the 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls. Thereafter time to take photos in the neighboring valleys before going back to the hotels (L, D) Day 02 Optional balloon tour. Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and visit to Rose Valley, one of the most beautiful trekking valleys in Cappadocia, and explore the famous rock- cut churches by hiking through the valley. Rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village, known for its Christian houses and churches. After having time for lunch visit Ortahısar Castle, similar to Uchisar Castle in style, where storage caves can also be observed. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli (or Ozkonak) Underground City where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit to panoramic Pıgeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the wineyards. You may also like to taste Cappadocia wine in a local winery. Transfer to the airport in Kayseri or Nevsehir and end of our services (B, L).
Cappadocia Surroundings
Tour Lenght .: 8 Hours Departure Days : Daily,All year around Departure Time : 09.00 am Highlights : Ihlara valley,Belisirma ,Selime cave village,Derinkuyu Underground city Status : Regular Tour Includes : English speaking guide,Transportation ,Lunch,Entrances Fees,parking and local taxes İtinerairy Meet at the hotel lobby in the morning and drive to Ihlara Valley, created from the ashes of the volcanic Mt. Hasan. After hiking through the valley, which is watered with Melendiz River by Belisirma, proceed to Selime with hollowed out citadel and churches where fairy chimneys rest on the steep hillside. Stop at Yaprakhisar village to take photos. In the afternoon, visit to Derinkuyu Underground Village where dwellings with stables, cellars, storage rooms, refectories, churches and wineries were used as refuges for the Christian communities. Therafter transfer to the hotels.
