8D7N Turkey Heritage

Upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport, transfer to the hotel for check in. Depends on arrival time, you will be taken on orientation tour of Istanbul. Transfer to hotel for check in. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, proceed to Kusadasi (5 hours 30 minutes). En-route, stop on Izmir. Enjoy free time in Izmir and visit the Historical Elevator. The elevator was working with water power before the electricity had been used. Proceed to Konak Square. Located in the center of Izmir known by its iconic clock tower and it is the busiest part of the city. Continue to Kusadasi. Upon arrival in Kusadasi, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, drive to Selcuk (30 minutes). Visit Ephesus, an ancient Greek City. A UNESCO World Heritage site. It is, the trade center of the ancient world and today it is an important tourism centre in Turkey. You can also view the one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis and the Basilica of St. John from distance. After lunch, visit the famous local production centre for leather garments. Then proceed to Pamukkale where it is known for its mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces. Transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Pamukkale.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, depart for Cappadocia (7 hours 30 minutes). En- route, stop at Konya. It was the center of the Seljuk Empire as well as the city of Mevlana and his Whirling Dervisheh. Visit Mevlana Museum the large complex accommodate a huge collection of artifacts such as valuable carpets, books and a display of priceless Qurans from Mevlana Order. Next, visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai. It is one of the largest Caravanserai in the world and was built in Seljuk Period to be used as accommodation for the people. Continue to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast at the hotel, depart for a full day tour of Cappadocia. Visit Underground City which was built to protect the ancient inhabitants and its allowed thousands of people to live their lives in secrecy. Next, proceed to Pasabag Valley and Uchisar Village. Pasabag Valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia. These rock formations are called fairy chimneys because the early inhabitants of Cappadocia believed that these were the chimneys for the fairies who lived under the ground. Uchisar Village is a little troglodyte village and dominated by a huge plug of rock. Continue to Avanos Village and visit traditional handmade Carpet and Pottery Factory. Return to the hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, depart for Eskisehir (5 hours 40 minutes). Upon arrival, visit Kursunlu Mosque Complex built in 1525 by Mustafa Pasha during the time of Suleiman the magnificent. The mosque consist of a fountain in the courtyard, a rest house, a kitchen and a caravanserai. There are also rooms in the complex and a place called Mevlevihane or secluded praying house. Next, stroll around the historical houses of Odunpazari District. It is famous for its colorful houses and also one of the UNESCO heritage site. In the evening, transfer to the hotel for check in. Overnight in Eskisehir.

After breakfast and check out from the hotel, drive back to Istanbul (4 hours 10 minutes). Upon arrival in Istanbul, visit Blue Mosque. It is famous for its blue tiles and 6 unique minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. Next, visit Hippodrome. It was a public arena mainly used as chariot races and gladiator sports. Continue to visit Topkapi Palace. It was set on top the most visible hill of Istanbul and serve as the main residence and administrative headquarters of the Ottoman Sultans in the 15th century. In the evening, transfer to the hotel for check in and overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast and check out, enjoy shopping at Old Grand Bazaar. You are free at leisure until transfer to airport for departure.
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