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Day 1 Istanbul - Arrival
Meet & Greet after exit sign following luggage claim by TrueBlue rep holding your name sign. Transfer to your hotel.
Day 2 Full-Day Istanbul tour
Breakfast(7to10am) at the hotel, your guide will meet (8:30-90) you in lobby for the higlights of Istanbul featuring theBlue Mosque, ByzantineHippodrome, Hagia Sophia, Basilica Cistern, TheGoldenHorn-Eyup, boat ride on Bosphorus, Rustem Pasa Mosque, SpiceBazaar. Lunch served in town of local tastes. Tour will conclude at hotel around 5pm. ( Including: Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 3 Istanbul/Cappadocia
Transfer to airport and for early am flight for Cappadocia. TrueBlue staff will be awaiting you upon arrival at gate of Nevsehir airport to transfer you to your hotel, enjoy your breakfast. Your native guide will greet you at 11:00 to present you Cappadocia to feature Cavusin village and Pasabag (Monks’ Valley). Lunch taken of local flavours. Next is Kaymakli Underground City -another WorldHeritage by Unesco in Turkey, dates back to Hittite times and goes 5 layers deep under the soil. Touring will end with panoramic picture of the region from UchisarCastle and return to hotel. Optional whirling dervishes ritual is recommended. GoodNight in your room of local architecture. You may consider 5am wake-up for an optional hot-air balloon voyage next morning before bed. ( Including: Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 4 Cappadocia full-day tour
After the rich breakfast, join another full day tour of Cappadocia. Esentepe hill on the way to Ihlara Valley with monastries from 15hundreds will give you an inspiring panorama over Goreme Valley -Ready for a hike about 6km in the valley of Ihlara? Lunch by river of the valley is another notch of the day. Follow the drive to Selime Monastery and remain fit to climb to a rock-cut monastery from 8th century. Return to hotel to rest considering another option for folk and belly dance performance in a cave venue provide dinner of regional delicacies. ( Including: Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 5 Flight to Ephesus
Transfer to Kayseri Airport for flight to Izmir where TrueBlue driver will be awaiting you at the arrival exit of Adnan Menderes Airport and drive you to your hotel in Ephesus region. For your day at leisure today, however TrueBlue regional rep will give you tips for the neighborhood where/what to eat best in the area. Overnight in Kusadasi. ( Including: Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 6 Ephesus Tour - Flight to Istanbul Your guide will pick-you up with your luggage to go in the vehicle and take you to tour exploring ancient Ephesus, will feature also Virgin Mary's House. Artemis Temple, The Archaeological Museum are in your agenda after lunch. Same vehicle will drive you to Izmir airport for pm flight to Istanbul. TrueBlue rep will meet you at exit gate with your name at domestic terminal of Istanbul airport and take you to your in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. ( Including: Breakfast & Lunch )
Day 7 Istanbul
Transfer to airport for your next destination if not have extended stay in Istanbul. ( Including: Breakfast )
Tempting rate for Top HighlightsTurkey Tour for early booking; € 890 per person including;
Istanbul @Burckin Hotel (Boutique - 3 Nights) with breakfast, or similar Cappadocia @Lalezar Hotel (Cave Room, 2 Nights) with breakfast, or similar Kusadasi @Derici Hotel (4 Stars, 1 Night) with breakfast, or similar Professional guiding, transportation, lunch and all museum fees on the tours specified. 3 domestic flights (Istanbul - Kayseri and Izmir - Istanbul) and 8 airport transfers Accommodation based on per person in doublebed/twinbed room. Supplement for single use of room € 240.
