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Best of Turkey Tours

Duration: 11 Days Best of Turkey Tours

Destination: Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Antalya - Cappadocia - Istanbul

Transportation by: Bus

Overnight in Istanbul

After Breakfast

Hagia Sophia; St. Sophia, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century. It is one of the architectual marvels of all time. Hippodrome; It was the scene of chariot races and constains three monuments: Obelisk of Theodosius,bronze serpentine column and German Fountian of Wilhelm II. Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman architect Mehmet to honor Sultan Ahmet III in the 16th century. Grand Covered Bazaar; A historical bazaar which is one of the biggest in the world. Topkali Palace; Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans, the maze of buildings that was the focal point of the Ottoman Empire between the 15th and 19th centruies. In these opulent surroundings the sultans and their court lived and governed. A magnificent wooded garden fills the outer, or first, court. In the second court, on the right, shaded by cyprees and plane trees,stand the palace kitchens, which now serve as galleries exhibiting the imperial collections of crystal, silver and Chinese porcelain. Suleymaniye Mosque; It is masterpiece of Sinan, built between 1550 and 1557, it is one of the best Works of the Ottoman Empire, built in the name of Suleyman The Magnificent during the 16th century, considered as the best amongst the imperial mosques.

At the end of the Istanbul Oldcity Tour, return to Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

City Walls; The first breach of the walls was by the Fouth Crusade in 1204, the second by the cannons and troops of Sultan Mehmet the Conqueror in 1453. Drive by bus on the Golden Horn; As a natural and extremely secure harbor, the Golden Horn has played an important role in the development of Istanbul. The inlet separates the European shore into two. It is approximately 8 km long, and the widest part is the entrence from the Bosphorus.Two streams drain into this inlet at its far end. Spice Bazaar; It is located at Eminonu behind the New Mosque(Valide Sultan Mosque).It was constructed by Turhan Sultan in 1660 as a pious foundation attached to New Mosque. Bosphorus Boat Cruises; A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of is marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. The Bosphorus Bridge; It also called the First Bosphorus Bridge (Turkish: Bogazici Koprusu or 1. Bogazici Koprusu) is a bridge in Istanbul, Turkey spanning the Bosphorus strait (Turkish: Boğaziçi)The bridge is located between Ortaköy (European side) and Beylerbeyi (Asian side). Beylerbeyi Palace; It was built by Sarkis Balyan Usta by order of Sultan Abdulaziz in 1865. It is on the Asian coast of Bosphorus, which was constructed, in the same style as the Dolmabahce Palace. Çamlica Hill; It is the highest point in Istanbul.At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphourus from the beautiful gardens, Iandscaped in traditional style.If you climb great Pine Mountain 268m. above sea-level,you will have the opportunity to look over the Golden Horn Sea of Marmara.

At the end of the Bosphorus and Two Continents Tours, return to Hotel. Short Rest.

Overnight bus from Istanbul to Selcuk

Arrival in Selcuk. Met on arrival and transfer to hotel. Check into hotel. Before you start Ephesus Tour. and short rest.

Ephesus is one of the best preserved cities from Roman times. At the time St. Paul lived in Ephesus in the 60-lsquo;s AD, it was at it-rsquo;s Roman heyday with a population around 250,000. When St. Paul lived in Ephesus he would have addressed the Ephesians in the great theatre, that today impresses everyone that walks into it-rsquo;s stands. Ephesus was a great ancient city and much of it has been preserved for you to see. More than any other site, you can walk the streets, stand in the great theatre, wander in the library, look towards the hill where St. Paul was put into prison, and feel that you are walking back into the time that St. Paul lived. After being here, you will read the book of Ephesians with new eyes.
*The House of The Virgin Mary where it is believed St. Mary came to live with St. John in the last years of her life.

Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

You will be pick up from your hotel for Antalya Tours

Antalya; called the Turkish Riviera, the Touristic Capital of Turkey, the Paradise. It deserves these names by combining the Mediterranean Sea, the close range of the Taurus Mountains, the numerous rivers and waterfalls, the ski resort, long clean sandy beaches, numerous historical sites and many five star hotels lined up on approximately six hundred kilometers of coast line. The well taken care of city, of Antalya itself, is a site worthy to see. It reflects the ancient Anatolian cultures including the Hittite, Lycian, Persian, Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman and is one of the prominent provinces of the modern Republic of Turkey. Kaleici ( The Oldcity ); The old city of Antalya was surrounded by walls from both the land and the sea side (port side). It was also divided internally to four sections between races and religions by walls. Hidirlik Tower, Hadrian’s Gate and the Clock Tower are what remain of the ancient walls. What remains of the harbor a wall is quite impressive,

At the end of the Antalya Day Tours, Transfer to bus station bus to Cappadocia.

Overnight bus to Cappadocia

Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour.

Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk''s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar.

At the end of the Cappadocia Day Tours, return to hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Çavusin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.

At the end of the Cappadocia Day Tours, return to hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia

Free Day in Cappadocia.

Overnight bus to Istanbul.

The end of the Anatolia Tours Package.

• Hotel pick up and Drop off
  - Istanbul, Canakkale, Selcuk or Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia
• Bus Tickets.
  - Pamukkale to Antalya, Antalya to Cappadocia, Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Bus station Transfers
  - Istanbul, Canakkale, Selcuk or Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia
• All Transportation by non-smoking & airconditioned touristical vehicle
• Hotels included breakfast.
  - Canakkale, Selcuk or Kusadasi, Antalya, Cappadocia
• Guided Istanbul Tours
• Guided Ephesus Tours
• Guided Pamukkale Tours
• Guided Antalya Tours
• Guided Cappadocia Tours 2 days
• Museum Tickets
• Professional English Speaking Tours Guide
• Lunches in the tours
• Local Taxes
• Service Charges.