Western Turkey Tour
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Western Turkey Tour, Turkey tours and
the history of Anatolia
Western Turkey Tours, Anatolia
Historical Places
Day 1
Istanbul
Meet and transfer to the Hotel.
Overnight at the Hotel.
Day 2
Istanbul
Visit the Hippodrome, architectural
marvel Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque,
the Byzantine Cistern, and Topkapi
Palace Museum, for centuries the
Sultans' palace. Overnight at the Hotel.
(B,L).
Day 3
Istanbul
Tour the Spice Market, cruise the
Bosphorus, visit the Mosque of Suleyman
the Magnificent, and the Grand Bazaar,
the world's largest covered market.
Overnight at the Hotel. (B,L).
Day 4
Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for a
morning flight to Kayseri and
sight-seeing in Cappadocia. Lunch at a
historic Greek house before visiting
Keslik Monastery, Soganli. Overnight in
Cappadocia (B,L,D).
Day 5
Cappadocia
Travel through Goreme Valley to see
fairy chimneys and early Byzantine
churches like the Karanlik Kilise (the
Dark Church) with stops to discover
traditional local handicrafts like
carpet-weaving and pottery making at
Avanos. Further stops include Pasabag,
Uchisar, the Dervent Valley and Zelve (B,L).
Day 6
Cappadocia
Trip to Kaymakli and Derinkuyu, amazing
underground cities. From there, visit
Nargolu crater lake and the pristine
beauty of Ihlara Valley. Overnight at
the Hotel in Cappadocia (B,L,D).
Day 7
Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir - Kusadasi
Drive to Kayseri for flight to Izmir and
a short drive to Kusadasi. Overnight at
the Hotel in Kusadasi (B,D).
Day 8
Kusadasi - Ephesus - Kusadasi
Full day sight-seeing in Ephesus. Follow
in the footsteps of St. John and visit
the house where the Virgin Mary spent
the last years of her life. Lunch at an
old Greek house in the historic village
of Sirince. After lunch drive to Selcuk
and visit Museum. Overnight at the Hotel
in Kusadasi. (B,L,D).
Day 9
Kusadasi - Priene - Miletos - Didyma -
Kusadasi
You will be picked up from your hotel
after breakfast and depart for Priene.
This was once a harbour city but is now
located 16 km inland from the sea on the
hills of the Mykale Mountain. It has
many examples of Hellenic art and
architecture. Alexander The Great lived
in this city for a time. The theatre in
Priene is one of the most beautiful ones
from The Hellenic World. The Athena
Polias Temple was reconstructed by
Alexander The Great as a gift to the
city. After Priene, you will depart for
Miletus. Visit the ancient city of
Miletus which once was one of the
biggest cities in Anatolia. It was
located on the trade routes and it was
for this reason that it became very
prosperous and had many colonies.
Miletus is famous for its genius
philosphers and architects, such as
Thales, Anaksimandros, Anaksimenes,
Hippodamos and Isidoros. Miletus is also
famous for the Faustina Baths. Lunch
break after Miletus and then visit to
Didyma. This was not a city but a temple
dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of
the biggest temples in the Hellenic
World. It was connected to Miletus with
a holy road of 19km. Overnight at the
Hotel in Kusadasi. (B,L,D).
Day 10
Kusadasi - Pergamum - Istanbul
Visit Pergamum, whose extensive ruins
make it one of the most famous
archaeological sites in the
Mediterranean. After Pergamum Tour we
depart directly to Izmir Airport to fly
to Istanbul. (B,L).
Day 11
Istanbul
Departure Morning flight from to
Istanbul to connect with your return
flight back home. (B)
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
Reservation
INCLUDED IN
THE PACKAGE
- HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN SUPERIOR
TOURIST CLASS HOTELS.
- ACCOMMODATION BASED ON TWIN WITH
PRIVATE FACILITIES.
- CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS (B), LUNCH (L)
AND COURSE DINNERS (D) AS PER THE
ITINERARY.
- AIRPORT / HOTEL / AIRPORT TRANSFERS.
- MODERN AIR CONDITIONED COACH WITH
RECLINING SEATS.
- WELCOME DRINK.
- HOTEL TIPS, LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE
CHARGES..
NOT INCLUDED
IN THE PACKAGE
- TRAVEL INSURANCE.
- ANY ITEM OF A PERSONAL NATURE SUCH AS
LAUNDRY, TELEPHONE CALLS ETC.
- PASSPORT & VISA COSTS.
- AIRPORT TAXES..
- ANY ITEMS NOT MENTIONED IN
ABOVE-MENTIONED ITINERARY.
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