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Destinations & Itinerary |
 Istanbul-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Fethiye-Antalya-Cappadocia-Istanbul
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Airport and transfer to hotel, remainder of day at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul
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Day 2 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Full day tour to visit the famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, return to hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Istanbul
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Day 3 Bosphorous - travel to Ephesus area
In the morning join on a half day cruise on the Bosphorous which seperates the East from West. During the cruise visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. The afternoon is then at leisure until transfer to the bus station
Travel on overnight bus from Istanbul to Kusadasi/Selcuk (Direct flights from Istanbul are also available if you prefer to use these instead of by overnight bus)
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Day 4 Full day Ephesus Tour
If by overnight bus, arrival early morning and after a short rest, depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days.
End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure
Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
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Day 5 Pamukkale - travel to Fethiye
Breakfast at the hotel and then depart on a full day tour to visit the natural formation of the travertens at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis
End of tour and travel on to Fethiye with the evening at leisure
Overnight in Fethiye
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Day 6 Fethiye at leisure
Free day at leisure to relax on the beach, explore Oludeniz or town centre
Overnight in Fethiye
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Day 7 Fethiye to Antalya
Transfer to the bus station for day travel to Antalya and evening at leisure
Overnight in Antalya
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Day 8 Antalya Sightseeing Tour (Aspendos or Demra/Myra)
In the morning departure from the hotel for a full days tour to visit Aspendos, Perge and Kursunlu Waterfalls OR a full days tour to Demre and Myra (St Nicholas). At the end of the tour, return to your hotel and evening at leisure
Overnight in Antalya
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Day 9 Antalya to Cappadocia
A free day at leisure to relax on the beach or explore the centre of Antalya before evening transfer to the bus station for overnight travel on to Cappadocia
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Day 10 Cappadocia Tour
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, 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
Overnight in Cappadocia
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Day 11 Cappadocia - return to Istanbul
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.
At the end of the tour, some free time before transfer to the bus station for overnight travel back to Istanbul with arrival early the following morning.(Direct flights also available if preferred).
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Day 12 Istanbul
If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight
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