TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred t o your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the  ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.   ( B,L )

THURSDAY DAY 3- – BOSPHORUS CRUISE & TWO CONTINENTS  TOUR
Ppick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures.Overnight in Istanbul. (B,L)

FRIDAY  DAY 3- ISTANBUL – IZMIR

Pick up from Hotel in Istanbul transfer to Airport fort he flight to Izmir after 1 hour flight

Arrive in Izmir picked up from Airport transfer to hotel in Kusadasi overnight  ( B,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI

We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi  (B,L,D)

SUNDAY  DAY 6– KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

After breakfast, Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades

You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis  end of the tour Transfer to Denizli airport END (B,L,)

TURKEY TOUR 6 DAYS  TOUR CODE SISAN 009

DAY 2 – ISTANBUL- BYZANTINE & OTTOMAN RELICS TOUR

Istanbul is the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the  ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. ( B,L)

DAY 3 – ISTANBUL – BOSPHORUS CRUISE & TWO CONTINENTS  TOUR
Ppick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures.Overnight in Istanbul. ( B,L)

DAY  4 – ISTANBUL END

After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. ( B,)

4 DAYS  ISTANBUL  TOUR CODE  : SISAN- 007A

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred t o your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.  ( B,L )

THURSDAY  DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY  DAY 6– KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

After breakfast, Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascadesYou will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis Check in your hotel and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel  ( B,L,D)

MONDAY DAY 7-  PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS – ANTALYA Morning drive to Antalya, Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast. The highlights on this four-hour tour include a visit to Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Republican Square and finally Antalya Archaeological Museum. The tour includes Hadrianus Gate from the time of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Clock Tower, Palm Street, Old Town with Marina, Republican Square and finally Antalya Archaeological Museum where Antalya’s several thousand years of history is laid out before you in chronological order  ( B,L,D)

TEUSDAY DAY  8. ANTALYA – PERGE –ASPENDOS

After Breakfast from hotel to visit Perge - a city of great significance in the kingdom of ancient Pamphylia and later for St. Paul. Walk through the Roman Gate and down the Colonnaded Avenue past the Agora, Baths, Hippodrome and Aqueduct terminating at the Nymphaeum or great fountain. Following a lunch break, we continue on to the ancient city of Aspendos, to see the 2nd century Roman Amphitheater still in use for cultural events. ( B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY  DAY 9- ANTALYA Transfer to Airport END ( B )

TOUR CODE   SISAN – 004A

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred t o your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. ( B,L)

THURSDAY  DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY  DAY 6– KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

After breakfast, Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades

You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis Check in your hotel and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel ( B,L,D)

MONDAY DAY 7-  PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

Transfer to Denizli Airport  END ( B )

7 DAYS  TURKEY  TOUR CODE  : SISAN- 003A

MONDAY DAY 1-  ISTANBUL-ANTALYA

Pick up from hotel to the airport For the flight from  Istanbul to Antalya  arrive in Antalya

Transfer to your hotel overnight

TEUSDAY DAY  2. ANTALYA – PERGE –APENDOS

After Breakfast from hotel to visit Perge - a city of great significance in the kingdom of ancient Pamphylia and later for St. Paul. Walk through the Roman Gate and down the Colonnaded Avenue past the Agora, Baths, Hippodrome and Aqueduct terminating at the Nymphaeum or great fountain. Following a lunch break, we continue on to the ancient city of Aspendos, to see the 2nd century Roman Amphitheater still in use for cultural events. ( B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY  DAY  3 – ANTALYA

Free Day on the hotel pool or discover more from Antalya to your own ( B,D)

THURSDAY  DAY 4– ANTALYA – KONYA –CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast , we will start to Konya – about  After 4-5  hours  we will be in Konya and visit the Mevlana Museum which is a holy site for Muslims. It is the former lodging place for the whirling dervishes. The architecture and turquoise tiles are a beautiful site for all. We will left Konya to continue to Cappadocia, arrival in Cappadocia check in the hotel, Overnight stay. ( B,L,D)             

FRIDAY DAY  5- CAPPADOCIA

The World Heritage Site of Goreme Open-Air Museum

A full day tour to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Red Valley; Goreme Valley, an open-air museum with rock-cut churches (7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblical frescoes. Learn about the art and crafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center, and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-made rugs. Next is the Underground City. Photo stops at Uchisar and Avcilar, best vista points on the way to the hotel. Optional hot air balloon ride by dawn over the volcanic landscape of Cappadocia is recommended. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 6.  CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL

Pick From Hotel drive back to İstanbul (B )

SUNDAY  DAY 7- ISTANBUL –END

Transfer to Airport fort he back flight home  (B )

7 DAYS  TOUR CODE  SISAN  010A

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY -DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.   ( B,L,)

THURSDAY DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI
We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY   DAY 6- KUSADASI –

Transfer to the Izmir airport or to Kusadasi port ( B,)

ISTANBUL   6 DAYS      TOUR  CODE  SISAN-002A

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred t o your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. ( B,L,D)

THURSDAY DAY 3- – BOSPHORUS CRUISE & TWO CONTINENTS  TOUR

Ppick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures.Overnight in Istanbul. ( B,L)

FRIDAY  DAY 3- ISTANBUL – IZMIR

Pick up from Hotel in Istanbul transfer to Airport fort he flight to Izmir after 1 hour flight

Arrive in Izmir picked up from Airport transfer to hotel in Kusadasi overnight ( B,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS – KUSADASI

We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary overnight Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY DAY 6-  KUSADASI – BODRUM

After Breakfast Transfer to Bodrum transfer to Hotel (B,D)

MONDAY DAY 7- BODRUM  Free Day ( B,D)

TUESDAY DAY 8-   BODRUM – ISTANBUL

Transfer to Bodrum airport  for the flight to Istanbul  (B )

8 DAYS  TURKEY  TOUR CODE  : SISAN- 008 A

TUESDAY  DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY -DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by

Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years.  ( B,L)

THURSDAY DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – PERGAMUM – KUSADASI
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, We enjoy a scenic drive through Thrace to visit the hauntingly beautiful the ancient city of Pergamon. We see the Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysus and the 200,000 volume library, The Asclepieum of Pergamon. Leaving Pergamon behind us we settle at our hotel in Kusadasi. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 5-  EPHESUS –KUSADASI

We drive to the ancient city of Ephesus and first visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Ephesus was undoubtedly one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Impressive structures we will see include the Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, Theatre and Odeon. We also visit the House of the Virgin Mary We stay overnight in Kusadasi ( B,L,D)

SUNDAY  DAY 6– KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE /HIERAPOLIS

After breakfast, Drive through fertile valleys to Pamukkale (white lime cascades

You will see the Cotton Cilifts. Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calceus waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 C and tumple down the mountain from a height of 100 meters, forming a myriad of pools. Cream-colored stalactites are formed as the water overflows from the pools, creating a breathtaking sight unequalled in the world. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, Roman Bath and Necropolis Check in your hotel and enjoy the thermal pools of our hotel  ( B,L,D)

MONDAY DAY 7-  PAMUKKALE-ANTALYA

After Breakfast start from Pamukkale to Antalya  arrive  to Antalya on the Mediterranean Sea, an area known as the Turquoise Coast. We will have a city tour visiting the Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Republican Square after to hotel overnight ( B,L,D)

TEUSDAY DAY  8. ANTALYA – PERGE –ASPENDOS

After Breakfast from hotel to visit Perge - a city of great significance in the kingdom of ancient Pamphylia and later for St. Paul. Walk through the Roman Gate and down the Colonnaded Avenue past the Agora, Baths, Hippodrome and Aqueduct terminating at the Nymphaeum or great fountain. Following a lunch break, we continue on to the ancient city of Aspendos, to see the 2nd century Roman Amphitheater still in use for cultural events. ( B,L,D)

WEDNESDAY  DAY  9 – ANTALYA

Free Day on the hotel pool or discover more from Antalya to your own ( B,D)

THURSDAY  DAY 10 – ANTALYA – KONYA –CAPPADOCIA

After breakfast , we will start to Konya – about  After 4-5  hours  we will be in Konya and visit the Mevlana Museum which is a holy site for Muslims. It is the former lodging place for the whirling dervishes. The architecture and turquoise tiles are a beautiful site for all. We will left Konya to continue to Cappadocia, arrival in Cappadocia check in the hotel, Overnight stay. ( B,L,D)

FRIDAY DAY 11- CAPPADOCIA

The World Heritage Site of Goreme Open-Air Museum

A full day tour to explore Cappadocia. Visit the Red Valley; Goreme Valley, an open-air museum with rock-cut churches (7th-13th centuries) adorned with biblical frescoes. Learn about the art and crafts of rural Turkey at a handicraft center, and attend a lecture on Turkish hand-made rugs. Next is the Underground City. Photo stops at Uchisar and Avcilar, best vista points on the way to the hotel. Optional hot air balloon ride by dawn over the volcanic landscape of Cappadocia is recommended. ( B,L,D)

SATURDAY DAY 12.  CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL

Pick up from Hotel  drive back to İstanbul  ( B)

SUNDAY  DAY 13- ISTANBUL –END

Transfer to Airport fort he back flight home  ( B)

TURKEY TOUR  13 DAYS      TOUR   CODE   006A

TUESDAY DAY 1- ISTANBUL , Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport, met by your guide and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

WEDNESDAY DAY 2-  ISTANBUL

Our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents.

We visit the

ST. SOPHIA: Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
BLUE MOSQUE: This mosque complex, containing Istanbul’s only mosque with six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME: Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND BAZAAR: Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
TOPKAPI PALACE: Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years..

(B,L)

THURSDAY DAY 3-  GALLIPOLI – CANAKKALE
Following breakfast we will leave for Gallipoli Peninsula. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial and Cemetery, the original tunnels and trenches at Johnston Jolly (Turkish and Allied), The Nek Cemetery, Chunuk-Bair New Zealand Memorial and Cemetery and Kabatepe War Museum. After Gallipoli cross the Dardanalles and Overnight in Canakkale. (B,L,D)

FRIDAY  DAY 4- TROY – ISTANBUL
After breakfast drive to“Homer’s Troy”, and the site of King Priam’s Treasures. Probably the most famous city of classical times – who doesn’t know the story of the Trojan Horse. After Troy, back drive to Istanbul passing the Dardanellen by ferry back to Istanbul END  (B,)

4 DAYS – TOUR CODE  SISAN- 001A

Day 1
Arrive in Antalya transfer to Hotel Dinner and overnight Antalya.

Day 2
After breakfast, we take a private boat to Perge, where St. Paul began preaching after arriving from Cyprus. Visit the Gymnasium, the Bath, the Agora, the Theater, the Stadium and the Hellenistic Gate. Continue to Another the Pamphilian city of Aspendus. The Theater is the best preserved in the world with its incredible acoustics. Visit Side, which is built exactly on top of the ancient city. See the Temples of Athena and Apollo, the State Agora, the Theater and the Museum.return ,overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Day 3
Early morning we will drive to Psidian Antioch (Yalvac) where St. Paul opened Christianity to the world. Yalvac’s history goes back to 280 B.C. During St. Paul’s time the population was a mixture of Jews, Romans and Greeks. Very little is left of Psidian Antioch today. There is the propylaea of the acropolis with a number of carved stones and the remains of a Byzantine church. We pass by Egirdir Lake and arrive Konya. (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Day 4
Right after breakfast, will visit Konya or ancient Iconium, which became an important Christian city following St. Paul’s preaching. A Phyrigia legend says that Konya was the first city to be founded after the flood. St. Paul and Barnabas came here in 47 A.D. and their preaching was accompanied by many miracles. St. Paul made two more stops here on his second and third journeys. Today’s Konya is quite new but the center of the city is very old. Visit Derbe and Lystra where St. Paul visited on his journeys. Continue to Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Day 5
After Breakfast we will visit Cappadocia and first stop at Derinkuyu. This is an underground city, carved into soft rocks resembling a huge labyrinth of tunnels, rooms, kitchens, wine cellars and passageways. A huge chimney ventilates this 8-levelled dwelling, which was used by Christians hiding from there Roman and Byzantine persecutors. Their colorful frescoes remain as vibrant as when they were first made. Fascinating place…Derinkuyu. Further on we come to Cappadocia whose effect on the visitor is like that of a village out of Grimm’s Fairy Tales. What Turks commonly call “Fairy Chimneys” are jutting pieces of volcanic rocks that have been beaten and shaped by the wind and rain. Highlights will be The Apple Church, The Church of St. John the Baptist and the Church with a Buckle in Goreme.

After we will drive straight to Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. During St. Paul’s time Tarsus was a University City surpassing Athens and Alexandria. Cicero was a governor here in 51-50 BC and the romantic meeting between Cleopatra and Mark Anthony took place in Tarsus. Highlights here will be St. Paul’s well, Tomb of Sardanapulus and Cleopatra’s Gate. Then we drive to Adana overnight. (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Day 6
After breakfast we will continue to Antioch-on-the- Orontes, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria. Antioch has been founded in 300BC. Antioch offered the most ferric ground for new ideas, philosophies and religions. First to preach here were St.Paul and Barnabas whose extensive efforts proved to be very fruitful for Christianity. Incidentally, the word Christians was first used in Antioch. The strong and wealthy community of Antioch contributed financially to the Christian community of Jerusalem. Highlights include the museum which houses a superb collection of mosaics from Antioch, Daphne and Seleucia Pieria, St. Peter’s Grotto, the cave church came to be known as the meeting place of the early Christians. Visit Daphne. The next site we will visit today is Seleucia Pieria, which was the port city of Antioch in ancient days. The most interesting monument here is the Tunnel of Titus, which is a tremendous canal, dug for the purpose of diverting waters of Orontes River. Another highlight here will be the rock tombs with their impressive facades pertaining to the Hellenistic period. Return to Adana (Breakfast, Lunch Dinner)

Day 7
End Transfer to Airport for home Flight (Breakfast)

Tour Includes:
-6 nights 4 or 3 star hotels including
-All transportation in Turkey by private a/c tour coach
-All meals as stated on the itinerary
-All entrance fees to the sites and to the museums mentioned on the above program
-Comprehensive sight-seeing as itinerary
-Special pre-departure information pack
-English speaking professional guide throughout
-Arrival and departure airport transfers.