TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS TOUR|TOURISM TURKEY

Arrive in Istanbul a huge metropolis connecting continents, cultures, religions and one of the greatest business and cultural center of the region. Meeting assistance by A Classic Tours Collection representative and transfer to TITANIC CITY HOTEL.

Full day city Tour visiting: Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, originally a Christian Basilica, conceived by Constantine and rebuilt by Justinian. In 1920’s Ataturk converted it to a Museum, Hippodrome. Topkapi Palace Museum (excluding Harem section) and Grand Covered Bazaar before returning to your hotel. TITANIC CITY HOTEL. B

Breakfast at Hotel and rest of your morning is free to explore Istanbul on own. Later transfer to the airport for the flight to Cappadocia. The unique and yet the strange rock formations and subterranean dwellings of Cappadocia provide unforgettable sets of experiences, memories and photographs. HOTEL DILEK CAYA. BD

For millions of years, the mighty volcanoes of the Central Anatolian Plateau erupted and spewed their contents across the land that would become the cradle of civilization. The interesting rock formations, known as “fairy chimneys”, have been formed as the result of the erosion of the tufa layer, sculpted by wind and flood water, running down on the slopes of the valleys. On your full day tour visit the natural citadel of Uchisar, Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, and Underground City of Kaymakli or Derinkuyu. HOTEL DILEK CAYA. BL

Early Morning depart for Pamukkale. En route first stop at 13th century caravanserai `Sultanhan’ & later Konya, the city famous far beyond the borders of Turkey. Visit the most important in Konya is Mevlana’s Mausoleum, the mystic Sufi poet and the founder of the Whirling Dervish order. Enjoy lunch at local restaurant and continue to Pamukkale, famous not only for the entrancing beauty of its unique geological formations but also for its historical remains. HOTEL: LYCUS RIVER. BD

After breakfast visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis (graveyard) of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Continue on our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ‘‘one of the seven wonders of the ancient world ‘’ then continue to Kusadasi. HOTEL KAYA THERMAL. BD

After breakfast at the hotel drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme. Continue to the village of Sirince where you be able to experience the village life, shop and try the local wines etc. HOTEL KAYA THERMAL. BLD

In the morning visit Bergama (ancient Pergamon). Parchment was invented here. This was the hometown of Galen, renowned doctor and surgeon and site of his temple devoted to healing, the Asclepion. The library once held 200,000 books. In the afternoon drive to Troy, the immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and Trojan Horse, which was destroyed and rebuilt nine times HOTEL KOLIN. BD

You will be driven to Istanbul crossing the Dardanelles Strait. Continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove , Nek , Conk Bair , Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial . On arrival in Istanbul rest of the day is at leisure. HOTEL TITANIC. B

Transfer to the airport for international flight. (B)