Turkey Classic Tour

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival, Istanbul

  Welcome to Istanbul! Upon arrival, you will be greeted and transferred privately to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city.

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• Day 2: Istanbul, Bosphorus Cruise & Spice Bazaar

  Take a Bosporus cruise in the morning. While sailing, you will pass by old wooden mansions, marble palaces, and majestic mosques along the shoreline. After disembarking, visit the Rumeli Fortress and then head to the Spice Bazaar, also known as the Egyptian Market. Wander through this captivating market with your guide and take in the myriad of sights, flavors, and aromas.

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• Day 3: Istanbul, Explore Palaces and Mosque

  Accompanied by a private guide and driver, today you will have a full day to explore the highlights of Istanbul. Start by visiting the Topkapi Palace, the Imperial residence of Ottoman sultans for almost 400 years. Marvel at its incredible architecture and opulent decor as your guide introduces you to the history of the Ottoman empire. Continue to the Hagia Sophia, where the numerous, huge and exquisite mosaics always amaze you. Next, head inside the Blue Mosque and be amazed at its blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design. After that, visit the underground Basilica Cistern, the largest surviving Byzantine cistern in İstanbul. Continue to the nearby Hippodrome or Sultanahmet Square for a glimpse at what it used to be as a sporting and social center centuries ago.

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• Day 4: Istanbul - Cappadocia, Start Your Fairy Chimney Tour

  Fly from Istanbul to Kayseri Erkilet Airport in the early morning. Upon arrival, meet your private guide and driver for an adventure-filled day in magnificent Cappadocia.

  First, visit the picturesque Devrent Valley and Pasabagi Valley. Take a guided walk exploring this geological wonder dotted with the ubiquitous fairy chimneys. Make your way to the town of Avanos, which is best known for its beautifully intricate pottery. Afterward, drive to the Goreme Open Air Museum, the top attraction of Cappadocia that owns a massive collection of historical monasteries and cave churches displaying fine specimens of ancient Byzantine frescoes. Continue to the Uchisar Castle for a fabulous panorama view over this region and then end your tour with a visit to the Pigeon Valley. Check into a cave hotel for a special but wonderful night.

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• Day 5: Cappadocia

  Another day to explore more of Cappadocia's history and spectacular landscapes, accompanied by your private driver and guide. First visit the Ortahisar, a natural citadel carved in rocks. Take in the splendid views of charming stone houses that line its narrow streets, with the famous fairy chimneys and the majestic Mount Erciyes in the background. Descend into the Kaymakli Underground City, which was built in the 7th century by Christians fleeing persecution. Continue to Cavusin Valley for an opportunity to see the peculiar troglodyte settlements that stayed inhabited until the mid-20th century. After lunch, drive to the Red Valley and then finish your tour with a visit to the Wine House to know why Cappadocia is renowned for its fertile vineyards.

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• Day 6: Cappadocia - Izmir - Kusadasi

  This morning, you will be escorted to the airport in Kayseri for your flight to Izmir, with a stopover in Istanbul. Upon arriving at Izmir, visit the Agora Open Air Museum and the historical Elevator, for a better understanding of Izmir's history. After that, take a private transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi for check-in.

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• Day 7: Ephesus Day Tour

  Today will be a full-day private tour from Kusadasi to the ancient city of Ephesus. As one of the largest Roman archaeological sites in the eastern Mediterranean, you can get some idea of the city's original splendor from the ruins, including the Arcadian Way, the Antique Theater, the Roman Baths, and the Celsus Library. Before returning to Kusadasi, pay a visit to the nearby Shrine of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St. John.

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• Day 8: Kusadasi - Bodrum

  After a leisurely morning, drive to Bodrum. Sitting upon the southern coast of Bodrum Peninsula, it is a fascinating place that brims with history, culture, and stunning natural scenery. Settle into the hotel after arrival and have a good rest.

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• Day 9: Bodrum

  Enjoy a private city tour of Bodrum and visit St. Peter's Castle. After that, you will go to the remains of the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, then proceed to see windmills, the symbol of the region. En route, you will visit the ancient amphitheater.

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• Day 10: Bodrum - Istanbul, Departure

  Relax at leisure, until your guide escorts you to the airport in Bodrum for your flight to Istanbul to connect with your homebound flight.

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