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Honeymoon in Turkey 9 Nights / 10 Days
 
 
 
Day 1 - ISTANBUL
Welcome to Turkey . Arrival into Istanbul . Transfer from the airport & check in to your hotel. Tonight enjoy a welcome dinner where you will be introduced to Turkish cuisine and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. (D)

Day 2 - 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 center 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 theater, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. We will check in to our hotel and enjoy dinner. Overnight in Kusadasi/Ephesus (B)

 

Day 3 - KUSADASI / SIRINCE TURKISH VILLAGE
Today, we are going to 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 Governments Protected Areas (G. P. 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 make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewellery. After dinner at your hotel, you will have the free time to stroll in the city. Overnight in Kusadasi/Ephesus. (B)

Day 4 - PAMUKKALE
At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. Arrive Pamukkale for lunch. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis , walk around this natural phenomenon and lie in the waters of the natural springs. Later check into our hotel in Pamukkale. Dinner will be served at the hotel and the rest of the night is yours. Overnight in Pamukkale. (B)

Day 5 - PAMUKKALE - EGRIDER
Morning at leisure to enjoy the Thermal pools at your hotel before we continue to Konya around 12:00. After Konya , continue for our overnight stop in the small town of Egridir , overlooking Turkey 's 4th largest lake. Over night in Egridir.  (B)

Day 6 - 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. Arrive in Cappadocia late afternoon. Check in to your hotel. After dinner, Optional traditional Turkish Night, you will enjoy Whirling Dervishes, Belly Dancing & Traditional Turkish Folklore. We recommend it should not be missed. (B)

Day 7 - 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 for dinner. Overnight in Cappadocia . (B)

Day 8 - 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 for our flight to Istanbul . Check in to your hotel. Day at leisure & dinner. Overnight in Istanbul . (B)

Day 9 - 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. Continue to 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 . (B)



Day 10 – DEPART    ISTANBUL
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your onward flight. (B)

 

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