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Magic Turkish Carpet tour in association with Compact Travels.
 
 
DEPARTURES: Departs : Every Wednesday.

12 DAY HONEYMOON TOUR

Welcome to the magical Turkey, which is the land of the legends and a multitude of civilizations. You will enjoy the cultural, touristy, and historical sides of Turkey. The most important of all, the Turkish people have an unrivalled reputation for hospitality, the cuisine is to die for, and the coastline is a dream.

The tour covers Istanbul, Ephesus one of the best preserved ancient ruins of the world, Sirince a traditional Turkish Village which is one of the important wine production centres of the district, the hot springs and calcium terraces of Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis, Egridir which is overlooking Turkey’s 4th largest lake, visiting Caravan serays on the way to Cappadocia, fairy chimneys & cave churches & underground cities of Cappadocia staying in the authentic cave hotels. All entrance fees are included in the tour and we have a welcome dinner on arrival in Istanbul. While you are enjoying your honeymoon in Turkey, our aim is to make your trip not just a memorable, romantic one but the experience of a lifetime.


Day 1, Wednesday - Arrive in Istanbul on Turkish Airlines at 0845 hours
Welcome to Turkey, Istanbul. Transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. Tonight you and your group will enjoy a welcome dinner where you will be introduced to Turkish cuisine and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night.

Day 2, Thursday - Istanbul – Ephesus
This morning we depart via domestic flight to Izmir. Pick up from Izmir Airport and transfer to Ephesus to view the ruins of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. A visit to Ephesus - once the commercial centre of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C.

The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. We will check in to our hotel. The evening is free for you to admire the city. Overnight in Ephesus.

Day 3, Friday - Sirince Turkish Village - Kusadasi. On this day, we visit a traditional Turkish Village, Sirince and you will have the chance to meet the locals and taste their local produce. Sirince is one of the Government Protected Areas (G. R. A) of Izmir and so most of its original authentic buildings are well preserved, especially the two Churches in the village Center . After lunch, we will go on a shopping tour in which you will be able to see and learn of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery.

As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey, enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Evening free to stroll in the city. Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 4, Saturday - Kusadasi. Day at leisure for shopping and exploring the city or optional tour to one of the Aqua Parks Adaland or Aquafantasy, these two are the largest in Turkey OR a tour of Samos Island (GREECE) for those having double entry visa of Turkey as well as entry visa for Samos Island. Overnight in Kusadasi.
 
Day 5, Sunday – Pamukkale. At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. We then arrive at Pamukkale for lunch. Later we visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and give you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Check into your Hotel. Evening is free for you to admire the beautiful city of Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 6, Monday - Pamukkale – Egrider
You will have time this morning to lounge in the Thermal pools at your Hotel before we continue to Konya around 12:00. We then continue for our overnight stop in the small town of Egridir, overlooking Turkey's 4th largest lake. Over night in Egridir.

Day 7, Tuesday - Egrider – Cappadocia. Witness one of the most beautiful sunrises over the lake, followed by breakfast. We then drive along the ancient silk trade route, stopping at Caravanserays Sultanhani and Agzikarahan. We arrive in Cappadocia late afternoon. Check into your hotel. After having some rest. You may go for the optional famous traditional Turkish Night; you will enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore. We recommend it should not be missed. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 8, Wednesday – Cappadocia
The beautiful horse country "Katpatuka," (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable, enchanting and mysterious strip of land. Our guided tour will start at 09:30 and cover Avcilar, Pigeon Valley, Uçhisar Castle and the pottery village of Avanos . We have a lunch break in Avanos and then tour the Dervent Valley & Göreme Open Air Museum. Return to your hotel. Here you can add-on optional Hot air balloon in the morning. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 9, Thursday - Cappadocia – Istanbul. We depart for one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia: Derinkuyu Underground City . The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. This afternoon we will depart for Kayseri Airport to catch our plane for Istanbul. Check in to your hotel. Enjoy some rest. Evening at leisure do explore this great city. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 10, Friday - Istanbul City Tour. We depart at 09:00 for the Istanbul city tour. We will begin with ancient Hippodrome, which was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. We will then continue with Sultanahmet Mosque across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet. It is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles, we then arrive to our last stop which is the famous Hagia Sophia.

This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul.

Day 11, Saturday - Bosphorus & Two Continents
Take the Optional Bosphorous Cruise. Or Day at leisure to shop and relax.

Day 12, Sunday - Istanbul The End of The Tour
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We drive you back to the airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another Tour.

Tour Includes
  • Professional English speaking tour guide throughout.
  • All transportation by private a/c coach.
  • Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Domestic return flights from Cappadocia to Istanbul
  • 5 Star and Boutique Accommodation over the entire tour
  • Ephesus Tours.
  • Turkish Village Tour
  • Pamukkale Tour.
  • Cappadocia Tour
  • Turkish Bath in Cappadocia.
  • Istanbul City Tour.
  • All Accommodation includes breakfast.
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
  • Return airport transfers.

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