Itinerary
Turkey 9N/10D ( 2N Istanbul - 2N Kusadasi, 1N Pamukkale, 2N Antalya, 2N Cappadocia )
Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL
MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am,
transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3 - Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its 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. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many
other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 - Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best- preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to
enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen.
Overnight.in.Kusadasi.

Day 5 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm.
Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis,
then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural
springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River.  It is a
growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous
textile factories of Pamukkale.
OPTIONAL TANDEM PARAGLIDING: After Pamukkale Trip, we recommend you to Optional Pamukkale
Paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale Tour unforgettable by participating in Pamukkale Tandem
Paragliding Tour. Enjoy a flight over the stunning and infamous White Mountain in Pamukkale and
observe spectacular views over this unique area's attractions. Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale is an
ideal alternative experience for those who wish to feel some excited moments. It can also be the perfect
way to explore the attractions from above and appreciate the beauty of the natural scenery. This tour will
end approximately 17.30 and then you will be back to your hotel. We will stay in the thermal hotel, which
has the most beautiful natural hot water of Pamukkale, and you can enjoy the hot thermal pool in the
hotel.
OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR: As an option, the next day, we will have the opportunity to take
a Hot Air Balloon Flight over Pamukkale's unique white travertines early in the morning, if you want to
experience this perfect and unique hot air balloon trip, please make your reservation before you go to
Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 6 - Pamukkale to Antalya
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
For our dearest guests who experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we will depart to the area
where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the the Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and
unique view of nature by viewing the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton White
Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and registered in the UNESCO
heritage list. After the Hot Air Balloon Excursion, we will celebrate our landing with champagne ceremony
and return to the hotel for a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, at 10:00m we depart for Antalya. After 2 hour we will have coffee break, After coffee
break then continue to Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

 Day 7 - Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken
Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old
City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire,
then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three
Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken
wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in
the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny
stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era
on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2 nd century AD and was used as either a
fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls.
All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the
slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result
in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is
yours. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 8 - Antalya - Konya – Cappadocia
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have break for coffee and
after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00 pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled
Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya
Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm. and check into your hotel.
Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the
minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is
included in given rate and lunch will be excluded.
Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow,
please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.
OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA TURKISH NIGHT SHOW: During the evening at 19:30 PM., we have an
Optional Tour to enjoy our Turkish Night Shows, which are traditions that have survived from the Ottoman
Empire to the present day. You may have great fun in the real caves, with the rich Anatolian food menu,
unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ
Performance and warm service of Anatolian Hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9 - Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
For our guests who will experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in the
most beautiful and unique area of the world at 05:30 am. in the morning before the sunrise. And we will
go to the area where hundreds of Hot Air Balloon will take off through the air. We will watch the sunrise
over those splendid fairy chimneys and valleys that impress people with their exquisiteness. After making
our flight in about 1 hour, we will celebrate our experience with champagne when we land and collect our
flight certificate. Then we will return to our hotel and have our delicious breakfast.
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit
Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes
dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an
abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have
lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love
Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the
resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent
Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like
animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol
of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 10 - Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our
domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we
would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Turkey.