DAY WISE ITINERARY

Day 1 – Istanbul – Bosporus Cruise

(Dinner included)

Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel and at 13:00 enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosporus Boat Cruise and Grand Spice Bazaar. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: GRAND SPICE BAZAAR. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour – Flight to Kusadai

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia 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. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.After the lunch depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Day 3 – Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

08:30 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, Celsius Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break around 13:00pm. 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 original 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 visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. 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. After that you will visit Textile. 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 4 – Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. 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. After the tour transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 5 – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Once your reach to Konya stop at a restaurant for lunch at 13:00pm. 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 18:30pm and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional activity of Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 – Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Than visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, 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 Pasabagi where you can see three – headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18:00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 7 – Cappadocia to Istanbul

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home.

Inclusion

• Travel Insurance upto 50000USD.
• Visa Registration.
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
• Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• 06 nights’ accommodation as per the package chosen.
• 06 Breakfasts at the hotel
• Meal as mentioned in the above itinerary
• Transportation in A/C vehicle
• Transfers with Arrival & Departure Assistance at the Airport
• City Tour & Shopping
• Sightseeing as mentioned in Tour Plan
• Professional English-speaking tour guides

Exclusion

• Round trip Airfare
• 5% GST & 5% TCS
• Any item/ service not mentioned in the service inclusions column
• Additional cost that will be incurred for transfers other than specified in the inclusions.
• Any high season surcharge that may be imposed by the hotel.
• Any increase in airfare / taxes routing charged by airlines on your ticket.
• Any increase in visa fees.

Booking Procedure:

• To book & confirm you tour: Pay INR 50000/- per person
• 45days prior to the travel date: Pay 50% of the total package cost
• 30days prior to the travel date: Pay 100% of total package cost

Important Notes:

• No booking has been made as of now, hence all services are subject to availability upon confirmation.
• In case asked Refundable Deposit Payment / Credit Card for Guarantee need to be provided at the Hotel.
• Telephones – Suggest to buy a local SIM card, which are easily available by showing your passport at the airport
• There are no refunds for any unutilized services on tour.
• Any damage caused to hotel rooms/coach during your stay, shall be borne by the concerned passengers.
• It is advisable to carry an international travel adapter to avoid any inconvenience.
• Travel Light 20Kg checked in luggage & 7Kg hand luggage per person is allowed in the flight.

Cancellations Policy & Charges:

• Prior to 45days prior to Departure Date: Booking Deposit is non refundable
• Between 44–16days prior to Dep Date: 50% of the total package cost
• Within 15days to Dep Date: 100% of total package cost