Tour Program

DAY 01        ANKARA-CAPPADOCIA

In the morning visit to the world-wide famous Anatolian Civilisation Museum also known as Hittite Museum and Mausoleum of Kemal Atatürk , the burial place of of the national hero who founded the Republic of Turkey .Then departure for Cappadocia and lunch will be served on the way.After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake which is the second biggest lake of Turkey arrival to Cappadocia. Overnight and dinner at the hotel.

DAY 02        CAPPADOCIA

Breakfast at the hotel.Visit to the Pigeon Valley where you can see colourful  pigeon holes blended with nature.Then visit to the Uçhisar natural outcrop where you can see the panaromic view of  the surrounding area. Then proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum and visit to the early Christian churches decorated with beautiful frescoes depicting some scenes  from the Old and New Testament. Then visit  to the Monk’s Valley ( or Paşabaglari ) in Zelve to see different rock formations. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. The next visit will be Avanos ( ancient Venessa ) town. Finally visit to  the  Kaymakli underground city where the early Christians  hid from the persecutors. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 03        CAPPADOCIA - KONYA- PAMUKKALE ( HIERAPOLIS )

,Early departure for Pamukkale (Hierapolis ). On the way visit to the 13th century  Seljukid  masterpiece Sultanhan  Caravanserail ( an ancient inn ) and arrival in Konya . After visiting the convent of whirling derwishes  and the shrine of Mevlana  the founder of Mevlevi- Sufi order , lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Drive to Pamukkale and overnight in a thermal hotel.

DAY 04          PAMUKKALE-KUŞADASI

After having breakfast at the hotel, visit to the Hierapolis ancient city (necropolis or graveyards, arch of Domitian, Colonnaded Roman Road etc. ) and walking on the limestone cascades. Then  drive to Aphrodisias ancient site, the city of  the Goddess of Love. The city  was also famous for its sculptural  works in ancient periods. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant. Finally drive to Kuşadsasi and overnight.

DAY 05           KUŞADASI - IZMIR

In the morning depart to the glorious Ephesus , capital of the Roman Asia Minor ,to see extensive ruins which include 2000 years old marble street , a huge theatre, the library of Celsius and many other magnificent structures . Then visit the house of Virgin Mary on Mt. Koressos. Lunch will be served in a local restaurant.

In the afternoon visit the nearby Basilica of St. John, as well the Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Drive to İzmir and transfer to the hotel or airport.

PRICE INCLUDES:

• Accommodation in twin bedded rooms at selected 3 / 4 star hotels

• Breakfast at hotels.

• Professional, English-speaking tour director at your service throughout the tour.

• Arrival and departure transfers.

• Portage for  suitcases except at the airport.

• All touring , entrance fees.

• Land transportation by private air-conditioned modern vehicles.

• Hotel service charges, tips and taxes.

• Travel documents kit.

PRICE EXCLUDES:

• Personal expenses.

• Optional tours.

• Customary tips to drivers and guides, which are made at the travelers discretion.