ISTANBUL
/ ÇANAKKALE
After breakfast departure from Istanbul and drive to
Çanakkale crossing by ferry boat from Europe to Asia, main land of Turkey. Check in to
the hotel. Following lunch at the hotel visit of world out famous Troy ruins. Return to
the hotel in Çanakkale.Dinner and overnight at the hotel hosting the Aegean Coast.
3RD DAY
ÇANAKKALE
/ IZMIR
After breakfast depart for Izmir, visiting Acropolis of
Bergama and Asclepion on the way. After lunch in Bergama continue to Izmir. Check in to
the hotel in Izmir late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.
4TH DAY
IZMIR/PAMUKKALE
After breakfast depart for famous Greek - Roman ancient city
ruins of Ephesus. Visit of House of Virgin Mary and Archaeology Museum. After lunch drive
to Pamukkale,where white calcium travertine are worth while to visit. Check in to the
hotel. Swimming facility by hotel's indoor and outdoor hot thermal pools. Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Pamukkale.
5TH DAY
PAMUKKALE
/ CAPPADOCIA
Early departure from hotel for Cappadocia. Visit of Selçuk Turks capital
Konya;
including Mevlana Museum & Karatay Medrese. After lunch
drive through
ancient silk road up to Cappadocia visiting old
Caravanserai
" Sultanhanı " . Dinner
at the hotel after check in Cappadocia.
6TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
Full day excursion of Cappadocia including Underground City , Göreme,
Uçhisar and Zelve. Lunch at a local restaurant. Numerous photo stops of the beautiful
scenery. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon for dinner and overnight in Cappadocia
.
7TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
/ANKARA /ISTANBUL
After breakfast depart to Ankara via Salt Lake. Upon arrival visit of
Anatolian Civilizations Museum and Atatürk's Mausoleum .Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Istanbul.
8TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Full day city sightseeing of Istanbul including visits of
Topkapı Palace , Blue Mosque and St. Sophia in the morning . Lunch at a local restaurant.
Continue the tour visiting Underground Basilica and Grand Bazaar .Return to the hotel late
in the afternoon. Farewell dinner and belly dance show at Kervansaray Night Club.
Overnight in Istanbul.
9TH DAY
ISTANBUL
In the morning leave from hotel for Bosphorus cruise by chartered boat.
After lunch transfer to Istanbul International Airport for the flight back home.
MID-WEST 2 ( KT- 11 )
1ST. DAY
ISTANBUL Arrival to Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in
Istanbul.
2ND. DAY
ISTANBUL After breakfast depart for visit of Topkapı Palace, Blue Mosque,
St. Sophia, Underground Basilica Cistern. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch visit
to famous Grand Bazaar of Istanbul (the oldest and unique covered Bazaar of the world).
Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
3RD. DAY
ISTANBUL
/IZMIR /PAMUKALE After breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Izmir. Upon
arrival drive to Pamukkale via Selçuk visiting the ruins of Ephesus City State , Museum,
Virgin Mary's House and St. John's Basilica. Lunch in Selfuk. After lunch drive to
Pamukkale, where white calcium travertines are worthwhile to be visited. Check in to the
hotel for dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. Swimming facility by hotel's indoor &
outdoor hot thermal pools.
4TH.DAY
PAMUKKALE/
CAPPADOCIA Early departure from hotel for Cappadocia. Visit of Seldjuk Turks
capital Konya ; including visits of Mevlana Museum & Karatay Medrese. Lunch in Konya.
Drive through ancient silk road up to Cappadocia visiting old Caravansarai "
Sultanhanı" on the way. Arrival to the hotel at Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in
Cappadocia.
5TH.DAY
CAPPADOCIA After breakfast depart for a full day excursion for visiting
Kaymaklı underground city , Göreme, Uçhisar and Zelve. Lunch at a local restaurant
.Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
6TH.DAY
CAPPADOCIA
/ANKARA /ISTANBUL After breakfast depart to Ankara via Salt lake. Lunch upon
arrival. Visit of Anatolian Civilisations Museum and Atatiirk' s Mauseleum. Transfer to
domestic airport for the flight to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel
for dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
7TH.DAY
ISTANBUL Free till noon time. Then transfer to International airport for
the flight back home.
MID-WEST 3 (KT- 12 )
1ST DAY
ISTANBUL
After arrival transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
2ND DAY
ISTANBUL/IZMIR
After breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Izmir. Upon arrival
drive to Bergama. Visit the ruins of Aesclepium and Acropolis. Lunch in Bergama. Drive
back to Izmir. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.
3RD DAY
IZMIR/PAMUKKALE
After breakfast drive to Pamukkale via Selcuk. Visit the ruins of Ephesus
City , Museum, Virgin Mary's House and St. John's Basilica. Lunch in Selçuk. Arrival at
Pamukkale and visit Hierapolis ruins & traveertines . Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Pamukkale.
4TH DAY
PAMUKKALE
/ KONYA
Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for Kenya via Egirdir Lake. Lunch at
local restaurant by Egirdir. After arrival to Konya , visit of Mevlana Museum, Karatay and
Ince Minare Medreses. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Konya.
5TH DAY
KONYA
/ CAPPADOCIA
Departure for Cappadocia. Visit Sultanhanı, one of the famous 13th.
century Caravanserais on the silk road. Lunch in Aksaray. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Cappadocia.
6TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
Full day excursion of Cappadocia region including visits of Uçhisar,
Göreme, Kaymaklı and Zelve Valley . Lunch at a typical restaurant in Avanos . Return to
the hotel for dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
7TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
/ANKARA /ISTANBUL
Depart from Cappadocia hotel and drive to Ankara via Salt Lake. Upon
arrival lunch at a local restuarant in Ankara.. Visit of Anatolian Civilisations Museum
& Atatürk's Mausoleum. Transfer to Ankara airport for the flight to Istanbul.
Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
8TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Full day city sightseeing tour of Istanbul including Blue Mosque, St.
Sophia and Underground Basilica Cistern. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of Topkapı
Palace, Grand Bazaar and return to the hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner and belly dance
show at Kervansaray Night Club. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
9TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Departure after breakfast for Bosphorus tour by charter boat. Early lunch
at a seafood restaurant. Transfer to the airport for the flight back home.
MID-WEST 4 (KT-13)
1ST DAY
ISTANBUL
Transfer and overnight at the hotel,
2ND DAY
ISTANBUL
/ KAYSERI/CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast transfer to airport for the flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival
drive to Cappadocia . Lunch in Cappadocia following visit of Uçhisar and Göreme. Check
in to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
3RD DAY
CAPPADOCIA
Full day excursion of Cappadocia including Kaymaklı Underground City and
Zelve. Lunch at a local restaurant in Avonos. Numerous photo stops of the beautiful
scenery of the region . Return to the hotel late in the afternoon . Dinner and overnight
at the hotel in Cappadocia.
4TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
/PAMUKKALE
Early departure for Pamukkale. Drive through ancient silk road and stop by
the old caravanserai, Sultanham . Continue to Kenya , Selçuk Turks capital town and Visit
of Mevlana Museum and Karatay Medrese. Lunch in Akşehir . Proceeding arrival in Pamukkale
visit of Hierapolis and famous travertines. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
5TH DAY
PAMUKKALE
/ IZMIR
Drive for Izmir. Visit of Philadelphia , Sardes and Thy atria . Lunch in
Salihli. Arrival in Izmir and check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Izmir.
6TH DAY
IZMIR
/ISTANBUL
After early breakfast depart for Seljuk to visit the ancient city of
Ephesus , Virgin Mary's House and St. John Basilica. Drive to Pergamum. Visit the ruins of
Asclepion and Acropolis . Lunch in Bergama. Drive back to Izmir Airport for the flight to
Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
7TH DAY
ISTANBUL
City sightseeing tour of Istanbul including visits of Topkapı Palace ,
Blue Mosque and St. Sophia in the morning. Depart from hotel for an early lunch and then
transfer to Istanbul International Airport for the flight back home.
MID-WEST 5 ( KT- 14 )
1ST DAY
ISTANBUL
Transfer and overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
2ND DAY
ISTANBUL
/BURSA
After breakfast depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa. Following lunch
in Bursa visit of Green Mosque and Mouseleum, Grand Mosque, Tomb of Osman Gazi (Founder of
Ottoman Empire). Check in to the hotel late in the afternoon. Swimming facilities at
thermal pool of the hotel ( Bursa is very famous with thermal baths ). Dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Bursa .
3RD DAY
BURSA/ANKARA
Departure for Ankara and visit of Gordion (Capital of Phyrgian Kingdom
1200- 700 Be. ) Visit of ruins and Tomb of Emperor Midas. After lunch drive for Ankara.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Ankara .
4TH DAY
ANKARA
/ CAPPADOCIA
Early departure from hotel for Hattusash, Capital of Hittite Kingdom. Visit
of Yazlıkaya and rums of Hattusash. Lunch at Boğazkoy. Continue driving for Cappadocia
via Yozgat. Arrival to the hotel late in the afternoon and check in. Dinner and overnight
in Cappadocia.
5TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
Full day excursion in the region including Uçhisar, Göreme, Zelve and
Kaymaklı Underground City. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel.
6TH DAY
CAPPADOCIA
/ANTALYA
Early departure for Antalya visiting Kenya on route. Lunch at a local
restaurant. Arrival in Antalya late in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in
Antalya.
7TH DAY
ANTALYA
Full day excursion including Perge, Aspendos and Side. Lunch at a local
restaurant. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon for dinner and overnight in Antalya.
8TH DAY
ANTALYA
/PAMUKKALE
Drive for Pamukkale. Lunch at a local restaurant. Visits of calcium
providing water cascades of Pamukkale, called travertines . Check in to the hotel for
dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
9TH DAY
PAMUKKALE/IZMIR
After breakfast drive for Izmir. Lunch in Selcuk. Visit of
Ephesus ruins, Museum and Virgin Mary f s House. Check in to hotel for dinner and
overnight in Izmir.
10TH DAY
IZMIR/ISTANBUL
Early departure from the hotel to get the return flight for Istanbul. Upon
arrival lunch at a local restaurant. Visit of Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace and Grand
Bazaar in the afternoon. Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Istanbul.
11TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Bosphorus Cruise by chartered boat in the morning. After lunch at a seafood
restaurant visit of St. Sophia and Underground Basilica. Return to the hotel. Farewell
dinner and show at Kervansaray Night Club. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
12TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Free time till transfer . Transfer to airport for the return flight home
EXOTIC EAST (KT-15)
1ST DAY
ISTANBUL Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel for overnight neary the
airport.
2ND DAY
ISTANBUL
/ERZURUM
Transfer to Istanbul airport for the flight to Erzurum. Transfer to the
hotel. After lunch at the hotel, visit of (Çifte Minare Medrese , Citadel, Grand (Ulu)
Mosque and Etnography Museum. Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Erzurum.
3RD DAY
ERZURUM/KARS
Drive to Kars in the morning. Lunch at the hotel. After having permission
to go to Ani ruins, drive to Russian Border to visit the ancient Ani ruins of ancient
Armenian Kingdom. Return to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Kars.
4TH DAY
KARS/DOGU
BEYAZIT
Short visit to Kars Citadel. Then drive to Dogu Beyazıt via Kağızman.
Lunch at the hotel. Visit of famous Ishak Pasha Palace in the afternoon. Return for dinner
and overnight at the hotel in Dogu Beyazit.
5TH DAY
DOGU BEYAZIT
Full day excursion for surroundings of Dogu Beyazıt ;ruins of Noah's Ark
and Meteor Hall. Return to the hotel. Free in the afternoon. Dinner and overnight at the
hotel in Dogu Beyazıt.
6TH DAY
DOGU BEYAZIT
/ VAN
After breakfast depart for Van. Arrive in Van around noon time. Check in to
the hotel. After lunch drive to famous Van Citadel. Return to the city for dinner and
overnight in Van.
7TH DAY
VAN Daily excursion for Hoşab Citadel, Akdamar Island. Picnic lunch can be arranged
by the island if requested. Return to the hotel late in the afternoon. Dinner and
overnight in Van.
8TH DAY
VAN /
ISTANBUL
Transfer to airport for the flight back to Istanbul. Late lunch upon
arrival in Istanbul and visit of Grand Bazaar. Dinner and belly dance show at Kervansaray
Night Club. Overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
9TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Visit to Blue Mosque and Topkapı Palace in the morning and transfer to
Istanbul International Airport for the flight back home.
EXOTIC EAST ( KT-16 )
1ST DAY
ISTANBUL
Arrival to Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel in
Istanbul.
2ND DAY
ISTANBUL
/ TRABZON
Afer breakfast transfer to the airport for the flight to Trabzon. Upon
arrival visit of St. Sophia. Lunch at a local restaurant. Drive for Maçka and visit to
Soumelas Monastery in he afternoon. Return to Trabzon for check in to the hotel. Dinner
and overnight at the hotel in Trabzon.
3RD DAY
TRABZON
/ ERZURUM Depart from hotel by motorcoach after breakfast for Erzurum,
crossing through Zigana Mountains and historical wise famous Zigana pass. Lunch on route.
Arrival to Erzurum late in the afteroon . Check in to the hotel for dinner and overnight
in Erzurum.
4TH DAY
ERZURUM/KARS
After breakfast leave for brief city tour of Erzurum visiting Grand (Ulu)
Mosque, Çifte Minare Medrese and the Citadel; all generally dating up from Selcuk Turks
period. Lunch at the hotel. Leave for Kars in the afternoon. Arrival to Kars and check in
to the hotel for dinner and overnight in Kars. ( Depending on time of arrival to Kars a
brief visit can be realised to Kars Citadel.)
5TH DAY
KARS/DOGU
BEYAZIT
Having special permission from Turkish Army Authorities and Police Center
of Kars, visit to ruins of ancient Armenian Kingdom 's Capital city of Ani by the
Turkish/Armenian Border. *** Cameras are obligatory to be left behind by Army Authorities
before arriving to ruins of Ani. Return to Kars for lunch. Drive to Dogu Beyazıt by
lowerskirts of famous Mount Ararat (5165 M. from sea level) via Kağızman and Iğdır.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Dogu Beyazit.
6TH DAY
DOGU
BEYAZIT
Visit of Ishak Pasha Palace and drive for Noah ' s Ark ruins believed to be
found out recently by American Authorities. Lunch at the hotel. Leave for Van in the
afternoon. Dinner and overnight in Van.
7TH DAY
VAN
Full day excursion for visiting Hoşab Citadel and Akdamar Island. Picnic lunch
can be realised on the island, depending on weather conditions. Return to the hotel for
dinner and overnightin Van.
8TH DAY
VAN/ISTANBUL
Free in the morning till transfer time. Drive to Van Airport for the flight
to Istanbul. Late lunch upon arrival in Istanbul and check in to the hotel for dinner and
overnight at the hotel in Istanbul.
9TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Full day city tour of Istanbul including visits of Blue Mosque, St. Sophia,
Topkapı Palace and Underground Basilica Cistern. Lunch at a local restaurant. Shopping
time by Grand Bazaar and return to the hotel. Dinner and belly dance show at Kervansaray
Night Club. Overnight in Istanbul.
10TH DAY
ISTANBUL
Free in the morning till transfer time to International Airport for the
flight back home.