Traveling the 3 Region of Turkey

Arrive Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gokcen Airport Meet with your welcoming guide at the outside of 9th gate he/she will be there with "CEO34" sign. After your name check is done, he / she lead you till your transfer vehicle.

Meet with your driver and private transfer to hotel. ( Approximately 1 hrs 30 mins distance, depends on traffic)

Check in to hotel ( international check-in time 14:00) - Rest of day is yours

Around 8.00 – 8.30 AM we will pick you up from your hotel and you'll start to explore around Istanbul's iconic heritages of the Ottoman and Byzantine Empires with your English-speaking guide.

HIGHLIGHTS OF SITES :

• HAGIA SOPHIA: Hagia Sophia is a 1400 years old Byzantine cathedral that is a true source of architectural inspiration. After a thousand years, Hagia Sophia is still seen as one of the world's most

important architectural monuments.

• BLUE MOSQUE: Blue Mosque as known as Sultanahmet Mosque has built during the reign of Sultan Ahmet I. Blue Mosque is the only mosque in Turkey that has 6 minarets. With its fascinating hand-

dyed tiles it has been named Blue Mosque.

• HIPPODROME SQUARE: Center of old Byzantine civic life and backdrop of chariot races. Also Hippodrome Square has 2 more of our stopovers :

• German Fountain: Constructed in Germany to symbolize German Emperor Wilhelm II's second visit to Istanbul. It was imported and opened in 1901. Fountain's three domes are decorated with gold mosaics.

• OBELISK: The Obelisk of Theodosius is in the Egyptian style and was erected in 1547 BC and stood 60m tall.

• TOPKAPI PALACE: Residence of early and mid-era Ottoman Sultans. It was the center of administration of the Ottoman Empire for centuries.

• THE GRAND BAZAAR: The Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the World with more than 58 streets and over 1200 shops. It has many options for jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shopping.

Leave Istanbul this morning and go to Gallipoli, the location of the renowned Ottoman triumph against the Allies during World War I. You will arrive in the early evening in the northwest Turkish province of Canakkale after crossing the Dardanelles.

Night in CANAKKALE

Go to Troy this morning, a historical city. Visit this historical Trojan War hub with a history of 4,000 years, immortalized in Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Then, take a trip to Pergamum, a significant kingdom in the prehistoric Hellenistic era, and stop by the Asclepion, an old Roman spa. Continue on to Kusadasi, where you will arrive in the early evening and is thought to be Homer's birthplace.

Night in Kusadasi

The Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," was formerly in Ancient Ephesus. You can also go there on an optional excursion. Take a stroll through the 2000-year-old marble streets and stop to visit the Celsus Library, the Great Theatre, the Odeon, the Trajan Fountain, and the Temple of Hadrian. Visit the serene House of the Virgin Mary, thought to be her final home. After the tour, take part in a tour of a leather factory.

Night in KUSADASI

Drive to Pamukkale, renowned for its white terraces and mineral-rich hot springs, after leaving Kusadasi. Visit the Necropolis and the historic city of Hierapolis, often known as the "Holy City," which is located atop the Pamukkale hot springs and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Since the second century B.C., the Pamukkale hot springs have been used as a therapeutic thermal spa. Come together for supper tonight.

Night in PAMUKKALE

Travel to Konya today from Pamukkale, also known as the "Cotton Castle," which is known for its Seljuk architecture and for being the residence of the "Whirling Dervishes." Visit the Mevlana Mausoleum, which has a recognizable fluted dome made of turquoise tiles, after arriving in the afternoon. View the creations of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi, one of Islam's greatest mystical poets, who lived in the 13th century. He established the Mevlevi Sufi order, which is still in existence today. Join your fellow travelers for dinner after visiting the museum.

Night in KONYA

Travel to Cappadocia while stopping at the spectacular Sultanhan Caravanserai. Visit Guzelyurt later on for an excellent illustration of the region's Greek influences and cave houses. After a wonderful lunch provided at a home, go on to Nevsehir in Cappadocia. Visit a carpet workshop upon arrival in Cappadocia and take in a carpet weaving demonstration. Check into your accommodation after that and have some free time before supper. Tonight, there will be a free performance by whirling dervishes; their mesmerizing mystical ritual binds one in endless spinning to perfect harmony.

Optional: Whirling Dervishes Performance         

Night in CAPPADOCIA

Awake very early to participate in the optional hot air Balloon Ride that takes you soaring over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with its incredible fairy chimney rock formations -- the feeling is both serene and sublime. Then, explore Cappadocia with your group to see

• DERVENT VALLEY: This valley is known for its differently shaped rock formations and it's told that its surface is similar to the moon. If you are looking for something different and natural you must see this valley with your own eyes.

• PASABAG: A valley covered with conical rock formations that are mostly carved as shelters by monks centuries ago. This is a place where nature and history get together.

• AVANOS: A district connected to Nevsehir and standing still since the period of Hittite. It was known as Vanessa, Zuwinasa, or Ouenasa in ancient times and it's been a center of pottery for centuries. If you want to do pottery shopping this is a place where you can take a look.

• GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM: An ancient church that is carved from volcanic rocks and covered with frescos from the medieval age. This place has its wonderful ambiance full of its own energy that feels alive.

• Since the ancient era, his place is used for many different purposes such as security, worship, and a bunch of other reasons. With its own ambiance and height, it has its own powerful charm that is a must-see.

• UCHISAR ROCK CASTLE: From the outside, you'll have a chance to see this wonderful castle which is occurred by natural steep rocks in time.

• UNDERGROUND CITY: In Cappadocia is full of history and mysteries in the underground like surfaces. There are underground cities to see and with this tour, you'll have a chance to see one of them.

Optional: Cappadocia Balloon Ride (AM)

Night in CAPPADOCIA

Travel to Ankara, Turkey's capital and second-largest city, this morning. Visit Kemal Ataturk's Mausoleum, the Turkish Republic's first president and founding father, as soon as you arrive. A large brick courtyard and majestic avenue adorned with Neo-Hittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades precede the Mausoleum, also known as the Anitkabir. The cenotaphs of General Ismet Inonu, Ataturk's successor and a close friend, and those of Ataturk himself, a sizable and elaborately decorated marble cenotaph beneath which is his tomb, are the most notable ones in the complex. Keep on to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, which is housed in two former Ottoman structures close to Ankara Castle. The museum displays items from Anatolian archaeological sites in addition to items dating from the Paleolithic Age to the present.

Night in ANKARA

Arrive in Istanbul early in the afternoon after leaving. On this final day in Turkey, you have free time to explore on your own.

By evening, Around 7.00 – 7.30 PM you'll be picked up from your hotel and then transferred to the port.

After you reach the port you'll sail to the Marmara Sea. With a spectacular view of the Bosphorus Bridge which is a connection between the Asia and Europe sides of Istanbul. While you are sailing you'll have a chance to watch some of Istanbul's fascinating architectural and historic heritages like Dolmabahce Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Ciragan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge some mansions, etc. which are built centuries ago and standing still.

While you are enjoying the view your dinner will be served by a Professional team and entertainment going to start. Here’s some of highlights for this entertainment:

• CAUCASIAN DANCE: A dance that is belongs to caucasian people. This is a very unique dance that is not similar to any other folk dances with its figures.

• SWORD DANCE: A dance that is performed with swords and as a swordfight.

• TURKISH GYPSY DANCE: Traditional Turkish dance that belongs to gypsy culture.

• BELLY DANCE SHOWS: Fascinating dance that is performed by proffesional belly dancers.

• WHIRLING DERVISH SHOW: A 700 year-old ritual that ritualized by Dervishes. A Sufi dance, steered by rhytmic breathing and chants of “Allah” as they seek to become one with God.

• DJ PERFORMANCE: A DJ show that is performed by an International DJ. You can join by dancing or you can just listen.

After a night full of enjoyment you'll be transferred back to your hotel from the port.

Night in ISTANBUL

Check out from hotel (INTERNATIONAL CHECK OUT TIME IS 12:00 O’CLOCK) We will give you certain pick up timing 1 day before the transfer Meet with your transfer man/driver at the hotel lobby Private transfer to Istanbul or Sabiha Gokcen Airport