Day 1 : ISTANBUL
Arrive Istanbul airport, our local representative will greet you at the Airport and transfer to Hotel. Early check-in is subject to availability.Rest of the day at your leisure.Overnight stay at hotel(
Day 2 : ISTANBUL
After breakfast at Hotel. A Guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul
Day 3 : ANKARA - CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia.After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. Optional Night tour: with a Turkish show is available tonight.
Day 4 : CAPPADOCIA
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, Onyx and Potteries.Overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Day 5 : PAMUKKALE
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale.Overnight stay at Hotel.
Day 6 : KUSADASI
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ‘‘one of the seven wonders of the ancient world ‘’ then continue to Kusadasi.Overnight stay at Hotel
Day 7 : KUSADASI
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House.In the afternoon, Experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey.Overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Day 8 : CANAKKALE
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropol with its well preserved remains before continuing to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for an overnight stay.
Day 9 : ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial as well as the war museum.
Arrival in Istanbul and Overnight at Hotel.
Day 10 : ISTANBUL – MUMBAI
After breakfast, check-out of the hotel and transfer to the Airport to board the flight back to Home.
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