Turkey Grand Classical Tour
Duration: 10 Days
Program only valid for private groups of 20 or more people
DAY 1 : ARRIVAL TO ISTANBUL
Welcome to Istanbul! The original name of Istanbul is Byzantium and then Constantinople. A fascinating city situated between two continents Europe and Asia. Our representative will meet you at the airport for a private transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 2 : ISTANBUL – TROY – AYVALIK
Drive to Canakkale to see ancient Troy. Visit the famous archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the "Trojan Horse" and "Helen of Troy". Overnight in Ayvalik.
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DAY 3 : AYVALIK – BERGAMA – KUSADASI
Drive to Bergama. Visit the city of Pergamon [Rev. 1:11; 2:12]. After visit to the Acropolis, drive to Asklepieion which was an ancient hospital and spa center. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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DAY 4 : KUSADASİ – EPHESUS – PAMUKKALE
Drive to Ephesus (Acts 18:19-21). First visit the Artemission Temple and continue to the city of Ephesus (Acts 18:19-21). After Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. Continue with a visit to the House of Virgin Mary. Drive to Pamukkale and visit Hierapolis [Col. 4:13]. Overnight in Pamukkale.
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DAY 5 : PAMUKKALE – KONYA
Drive to Konya that was once the capital city of Seljuk Empire. After lunch, visit Mevlana Museum. Overnight in Konya.
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DAY 6 : KONYA – CAPPADOCIA
Drive to Cappadocia for lunch and then visit Goreme Open Air Museum. After dinner, we are going to enjoy a Sema Dance & Belly Dance Show. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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DAY 7 : CAPPADOCIA
Visit Pigeon Valley near Uchisar; After lunch we visit Kaymakli Underground City, the place where early Christians hid from persecutors. Then on to Pasabagi in Zelve region and Avanos with shops that sell their world famous handicrafts. Hotel accommodation in Cappadocia.
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DAY 8 : CAPPADOCIA – ANKARA – IST
Drive to Ankara, capital city of Turkey. After reaching Ankara, visit the famous Anatolian Civilizations Museum also known as Hittite Museum and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the Turkish hero. After the tour, we will fly back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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DAY 9 : ISTANBUL
Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where chariot races used to take place. Next Hagia Sophia built in AD 532 by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I. and the Blue Mosque with its beautiful blue Iznik tiles. Continue to Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops that attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.
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DAY 10 : ISTANBUL – DEPARTURE TRANSFER
Drive to Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans. The visit will also include the treasury of Chinese Porcelain and the weapons section. After that, visit to Underground Cistern which was the largest covered water reservoir in Istanbul, built by Justinian I. Finally enjoy free time in Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight home. We hope that the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Turkey will inspire you to join us again for your next journey to one of our exotic and classic destinations. Have a safe trip home!
In the afternoon transfer to the airport for your flight home. We hope that the sights, smells, tastes and sounds of Turkey will inspire you to join us again for your next journey to one of our exotic and classic destinations. Have a safe trip home!
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