Istanbul Pergamon Didyma Miletos Priene Ephesus Pamukkale Aphrodisias Cappadocia Tour (10 days)

Day - 1: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met in Istanbul Ataturk airport. transfer to the hotel and
The remaining of the day is at your leisure. Overnight stay in istanbul ( B)

Day - 2 : Istanbul city tour
After Breakfast A full day of sightseeing tour. Discover the Byzantian and Ottoman Relics, visit Saint Sophia Museum, one of the world s greatest architectural marvels, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th Century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, then visit the Sultanahmet Mosque, built in the 16th century, unique with 6 minarets and its magnificent interior decoration of the blue Iznik tiles. The Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races with three monuments, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine column and the column of Constantine. Before lunch visit the Grand covered bazaar within over 4,000 tiny shops. Visit Royal Topkapi palace, the great palace of the Ottoman Sultan s from the 15th to the 19th centuries. Then visit the Suleymaniye Mosque, built in 1550 by the famous architect Sinan, emphasized by the four minarets rising one from each corner of the courtyard. Overnight stay in istanbul

Day - 3 : Izmir Pergamon
After Breakfast transfer to airport for morning flight to Izmir .Upon arrival Izmir meet at the airport and transfer to Pergamon then visiting two of the most important sites in Turkey. First visit Pergamun, a city dating back to the time of Alexander the Great and once one of the main centers of learning in the ancient world. Visit Acropolis, the Steepest theatre of the ancient World. Asclepion was one of the best medical centers of its time and included Galen.After the tour transfer to Kusadasi Dinner and Overnight stay

Day - 4 : Didyma, Miletos, Priene
After Breakfast tour 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 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. Dinner and Overnight stay

Day - 5 : Ephesus Pamukkale
After Breakfast Full day tour to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic Greco Roman theatre. Evening Drive to Pamukkale check-in Hotel Dinner and Overnight stay in Pamukkale

Day - 6 : Pamukkale
After breakfast, full day tour to Pamukkale visit the ancient city of Hierepolis, a city that gainedimportance in the Roman times because of its thermal springs. Over the centuries, the calsium, salts in the water have formed into one of the most unique natural sights of the World Dinner Overnight stay in Pamukkale

Day - 7 : Aphrodisias Cappadocia
After Breakfast tour to Aphrodisias ; Aphrodisias was first inhabited in the third millenium BC. warship of Aphrodisias, universal goddess of love and mother fertility, began in the 7th century BC. However, the city was not famous until Roman times, when it was considered as a free state and developed into a religious, literary and artistic centre. The agora, temple, baths and stadium are from this period. When the Byzantines conquered the city, it was christened the town Stravopolis. Byzantines built the temple, a church and founded a diocese. The celebrated white and blue-grey marble from a nearby quarry produced material for highly skilled works works of sculpture. And it is worth to see. Then Overnight bus to Cappadocia

Day - 8 : Cappadocia
Arrive Cappadocia early morning and check-in Hotel a short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle at the end of the tour back to the hotel. Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day - 9 : Cappadocia Istanbul
After Breakfast Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. After tour transfer to Kayseri airport for evening flight to istanbul &Overnight stay in istanbul

Day - 10 : Tour ends
After Breakfast Transfer to airport for final departure