Turkiye + Selcuk 10D7N

Upon arrival, meet and transfer for a city tour. Take a stroll on Taksim Square, a major tourist and leisure district famed for its restaurants, shops and hotels. Then to Istiklal Avenue, the busiest street in Turkey. Overnight at Istanbul Pullman Hotel or similar

Today proceed to Ankara, Capital of Turkey. Visiting Ataturk Mausoleum, isit to the Museum of Independence that houses a wax statue of Atarturk, his writings, letters and personal objects as well as an exhibition of photographs, recording of important moments in his life and the creation of the new Turkish Republic. Pass by Salt Lake on the way before journey to Cappadocia. Cappadocia, one of the natural wonders of the world with its surrealistic geological creation. Overnight at Cappadocia Alp Cave Hotel or similar.

Start an unbelievable day with an Optional: Hot Air Balloon ride. After breakfast, visit to Turkey’s handmade crafts through a Turkish Carpet weaving course (An experience stop). After, picture stop at the Pigeon’s Valley and at the foot of the Uchisar Village, a tall volcanic outcrop with tunnels and windows. Continue to Goreme Open Air Museum, resembles a vast monastic complex composed of scores of refectory monasteries placed side-by-side, each with its own fantastic church. Avanos Village followed by the famous local Pottery Work Shop. Visit Underground City of Tatlarin, where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith. Then stop at Esentepe Hill for a panoramic view of Cappadocia. Shopping at Turquoise & Onyx handmade store. We also visit to Pasabag Valley. Overnight at Cappadocia Alp Cave Hotel or similar.

Morning leave Cappadocia for Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), magical and unique terraces & castles created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs. En-route stop at Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes. En- route visit the Ancient Caravanserai (Tepesi Delikhan), have been used since the 10th century. Trade across Turkey in Medieval Seljuk times. Continue journey to Pamukkale, visit to Cotton textile factory outlet (local product stop). Overnight in Pamukkale Thermal Hotel. **Thermal Spring Water is a unique source of health that is rich in minerals and is available in an indoor and outdoor pool without any chemical processing. Our hotel is offering natural healing waters in a sterile and pleasant environment for your health and beauty. (Bring your own swimsuit and swimming cap.

Morning visit Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), the ruins of Ancient City of Hierapolis. It is called a Holy City in archaeological literature because there were many temples and religious building. Visit Ephesus Ancient City, was a center of travel and commerce in the ancient world, getting a feel of how life was in Roman. Turkish Delight & Apple Tea, you will have a free time to enjoy Turkish made local products. Overnight at Kusadasi Casa Del Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, leave for Canakkale. Feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean Sea, view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish Islands. En-route stop at Sirince Village, is a pretty old Orthodox village. **(If time permits, especially in winter). Also, visit to Izmir Clock Tower & Konak Square, an ahistoric clock tower located at the Konak Square in the Konak District of Izmir, the landmark of the city. Continue journey to Canakkale, visit to the site of Ancient Troy , a symbolic wooden Trojan horse commemorates the legendary war. Overnight at Canakkale Tusan Troia Hotel or similar.

Leave Canakkale for Istanbul after breakfast. Today cover Istanbul City Walls, visit the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), famous for its blue tiles. Roman Hippodrome Square, where horse and chariot races used to take place. Hagia Sophia Museum, is the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral. Next visit the 500 year old Grand Bazaar, where is a maze of more than 4000 stalls and hops selling local products. You can also shop for souvenirs, local product and handicrafts.Overnight at Istanbul Pullman Hotel or similar.

After breakfast, enjoy Bosphorous Cruise (private charter boat), and get a good view of the long strait between Asia and Europe liking the Black Sea and Marmara Sea. A marvelous experience indeed Visit to Spice Bazaar not visit to Istanbul is complete without stopping by the atmospheric Spice Bazaar. It is known in Turkish as Misir Carsisi and sometimes translated to Egyptian Market. Lunch at the local famous restaurant with Bosphorous view. Then transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Arrive home with happy memories and till we meet again.