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7D6N ISTANBUL & CAPPADOCIA TOUR

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DAY 1 - ARRIVAL ON ISTANBUL

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Upon arriving, you will meet at IST/SAW airport & transfer to your hotel You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in the hotel.

DAY 2 - FULL DAY OTTOMAN & BYZANTIUM RELICS TOUR (BREAKFAST & LUNCH)

Guests will be picked up around 8:00 am, and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum.

Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the sites impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque.

While touring you can take the pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II.

After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Afterward, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia, the final stop on the tour before guests are returned to their hotels in Istanbul, Turkey.

*Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

DAY 3 – FULL DAY BOSPHORUS & TWO CONTINENTS CRUISE TOUR (BREAKFAST & DINNER)

Pick up & proceed toward the Golden Horn, the waterway that feeds into the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. Our first stop will be the Spice Baazar (also known as the Egyptian Baazar).

After this, we will embark on a boat tour of the Bosphorus, following the European shore until we reach the second bridge, where we will double-back along the Asian shore.

Then, we will have lunch at a local restaurant.

Afterward, we will cross the strait to visit Camlica Hill for an unforgettable view of the city and spend some free time there. Guests will then be returned to their hotel around 5: 00 pm.

**Note: The Spice Baazar is closed on Sunday, and will be replaced with the Pierre Loti Cafe.

DAY 4 – FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA (BREAKFAST & DINNER)

After breakfast, free time until transferred to the airport to catch a flight to Cappadocia. Arrive & transfer to the hotel.

DAY 5 - SOUTH CAPPADOCIA TOUR (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

After breakfast, we will start the visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere.

Then, visit Cavusin Village and have a Turkish Cuisine lunch. In the afternoon, we will drive to Pigeon Valley for a panoramic view of Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to the hotel

DAY 6 – NORTH CAPPADOCIA TOUR (BREAKFAST, LUNCH & DINNER)

An impressive day will start with Derwent valley

Then we keep going on with Pasabag “fairy chimneys”, where you can feel the mystic of Fairy Chimneys. We will break at Avanos center of terracotta art. Ceramic dated back to 3000 BC in the area and survived to generations. A visit to the ceramic & tile center to see how the ceramics made by hand

After lunch, we visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Icons in Cappadocia Soft rocks of Cappadocia from the clefts carved out to form such as stables, churches, monasteries.

A visit to the carpet weaving co-operation to see how the Turkish carpet made by hand. Afterward, we will enjoy the day by taking a look at the Goreme Valley next to the Uchisar Rock-Castle

Day 7 – Istanbul Airport, Turkey to Home (Breakfast included)

After breakfast, you will have free time

Then we depart to the airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us

TOUR INCLUDES:

● Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul NEW AIRPORT airport (PRIVATE)

● Domestic flight ticket from ?stanbul to Antalya to Cappadocia and back to ?stanbul

● 2 nights’ hotel in Istanbul, 2 nights’ hotel in Antalya and 2 nights’ hotel in Cappadocia

● 6 open buffet breakfasts

● 3 local lunches during the tours and 4 local dinners at hotels

● Half-Day Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour (SIC)

● Full-Day Istanbul city tour (SIC)

● Half-Day Antalya city tour (SIC)

● Full-Day Cappadocia city tour (SIC)

● All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

● Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach

● Professional English - speaking tour guides

● Return airport transfer in all cities (PRIVATE)

TOUR NOT INCLUDE:

● International flights

● Insurance: All types

● Turkey entry visa

● Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry

● Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

Child Policy :

*Child Fare (2 y/old - 12 y/old) : 75% from adult fare

*Infant (0 - 2 y/old) : 150 MYR per person

**MAXIMUM 2 CHILDREN PER ROOM, IN CASE OF A FAMILY WITH MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RATES.

Terms & conditions:

- These packages have GUARANTEED DAILY departure throughout the mentioned season.

- After confirmation, packages can be canceled FREE-OF-CHARGE up to 5 days before arrival. Any later will result in a 10% cancelation fees.

- Payment must be made and cleared 30 days in advance.

- Domestic flight tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE once purchased.

REMARKS :

**FOR 01 HOUR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE WILL COST 150 USD PER PERSON

**THESE PACKAGES ARE FIXED YOU CAN ADD EXTRA TOURS OR SERVICES BUT YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS/NIGHTS.

**FOR MORE THAN 20 PAX, PLEASE CONTACT US DIRECTLY

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DAY 01 : MALAYSIA - ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA ( D ) DOMESTIC FLIGHT; TBA

After your arrival to Istanbul Airport,get domestic flight for Cappadocia, pick up at the exit of first gate by local guide. (Holding a sign with your name on it)Lunch at Local Restaurant in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 02 : CAPPADODIA ( B/L/D )

Today start with Love valley. Visit Carpet School.After you will visit the Paşabağları ( known as a Fairy Chimney Valley ) and you have chance to see many fairy chimnies with one body and multiple caps and then we drive to Avanos town famous with embark on an educational tour to learn art of pottery making and carpet weaving.We spend approximately one hour for the lunch.After lunch we drive to Devrent valley sand visiting Pottery Workshop.Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 3 : CAPPADOCIA - IZMIR - KUSADASI (B/L/D) DOMESTIC FLIGHT; TBA

After breakfast,drive to visit Ozkonak Underground City,it dates back to Hitites times and penetrates five layers deep in the soil Then Uchisar Rock Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia and have a lunch in Goreme.After having lunch,then our last stop will be today Cavusin Old Village. Dinner at Local Restaurant.Transfer to Airport for domestic flight to Izmir Airport. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 4 : KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI ( B/L/D ) 400 KM

After breakfast,drive to Pamukkale,upon arrival we visit Textile Shopping,after lunch,we will explore the Antique City of Hierapolis, where Calcareous Thermal Springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine's in the form of white terrace and basins also known as the Cotton Castle.Then drive back to Kusadasi.Dinner at Hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 5 : KUSADASI - ISTANBUL (B/L/D) DOMESTIC FLIGHT ; TBA

After breakfast,Visit Outlet Leather Factory & Center in order to have free time for shopping and watching Live Fashion Show. Continue our visit in Ephesus, the once thriving port town of 250,000 people. Today,we can still see the spectacular excavations of the major streets in this ancient city including the view of the Library of Celcius, Agora, Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, the Theatre, colorful mosaics. Transfer to airport for flight to Istanbul.Dinner at Local Restaurant.Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 6 : ISTANBUL (B/L/D)

Today, visit Hippodrome – stadium used traditionally for horse and chariot racing, Blue Mosque - the only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets and a treasury of some of Turkey’s greatest artworks and artifacts, Then visit The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque / Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi,and finally The Topkapi Palace. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 7 : ISTANBUL - BURSA - ISTANBUL (B/L/D) 360 KM

Today,we will enjoy bosphorus cruise with boat and experience the magnificent view between asia and Europe.Then transfer to we start with shopping at the Turkish Delights,then visit to the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, continue by a visit of the

The Grand Mosque which is one of the most attractive examples of the Ottoman architecture in the transition period. The mosque, with an interior fountain and a beautiful wooden pulpit is considered a classic Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 8 : ISTANBUL - MALAYSIA ( B/L )

After breakfast,we start the day with a visit Pierre Loti Hill with Cable-Car,is located in Eyup and which belongs to Fatih district,on the european side of Bosphorus.Countinue our day begins at the top of Istiklal Avenue, in Taksim Square Free at leisure to visit Grand Bazaar Transfer to airport

Include Exclude

• Professional Licensed English Speaking Guide

• 7 Nights Accomodation H&B in Double Room 4 & 5 Stars

(Istanbul: Ramada Plaza Tekstilkent, Kusadasi: Charisma Deluxe Hotel, Cappadocia: Burcu Kaya Hotel)

• Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary

• Local taxes and service charges

• All transportation in Turkey

• 7 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 7 Dinners

• All Domestic Flights ( Istanbul-Cappadocia /CappadociaEphesus / Pamukkale - Istanbul )

• Bosphorus Tour by Boat

• Welcome Gift

• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature

• Drinks (except the drinks served with breakfast)

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DAY 1: MALAYSIA - ISTANBUL - TROY (D) 285KM

Meet and greet with our local guide at airport. Transfer to Troy.Then we will visit legendary Troy where you can see a replica of the wooden horse Once thought to be the figment of literary imagination, Troy was uncovered due largely to the efforts of Heinrich Schliemann, who steadfastly believed in its existence, using his own money to successively uncover nine different settlements in Troy. Free time and Overnight in Troy.

DAY 2: TROY - KUSADASI (B/L/D) 405KM

After breakfast,drive to visit the ancient Pergamon,visit Asklepion This ancient medical center, honoring the Greek god of healing Asklepios, has existed since the 4th century BC. Built around a spring with waters that were believed to be sacred, the columns and walls still standing today once surrounded rooms for psychotherapy, massage, herbal remedies, baths, mud treatments and dream interpretation and visit to Ancient City of Ephesus,a downhill walk with our guide will take us into the ruins of the Roman capital. Our route then takes you past the Bouleuterion, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, The Celsus Library and finally The Great Theater. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 3: KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE (B/L/D) 195KM

Today, we will visit Outlet Leather Factory & Center in order to have free time for shopping and watching Live Fashion Show.Drive toward Pamukkale and explore the Antique City of Hierapolis, where Calcareous Thermal Springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine's in the form of white terrace and basins also known as the Cotton Castle After dinner, you may relax and enjoy soaking into an authentic thermal bath at the hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

DAY 4: PAMUKKALE - ANTALYA (B/L/D) 250KM

Today,we start to visit Textile Shopping then drive to Antalya.After lunch,we will take Cable-Car for Tunaktepe to see incredible view of Mediterrean Sea and Antalya city.Then we will visit Duden Waterfall,is also known as Iskender Waterfall. It is said that Alexander the Great conquered Pamphylia in 334-33 BC, while sailing his horses through here Then we will visit city center of Antalya ,which called Kaleici,with the Gate of Hadrian, the Clock Tower. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 5: ANTALYA - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D) 525KM

After breakfast,we start to visiti Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Aspendos is the best preserved and the most complete example of a Roman theatre in Turkey. The theatre was still in use for concerts, festivals and events until recently. Then drive toward Konya. Arrive Konya and visit to the Mevlana Museum Konya was the center of the Selcuk Empire as well as the city of Mevlana and famous for his Whirling Dervishes dance( all white garments and long red hat ).Drive to Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)

Today start with Love valley where you can discover the spectacular rock formations, magical fairy chimnies and our guide tells you about history of Cappadocia and volcanic formation of fairy chimnies. We will visit Carpet School.After you will visit the Paşabağları (known as a Fairy Chimney Valley ) and you have chance to see many fairy chimnies with one body and multiple caps and then we drive to Avanos town famous with embark on an educational tour to learn art of pottery making and carpet weaving.We spend approximately one hour for the lunch.After lunch we drive to Devrent valley where you can see various types of fairy chimnies like mushroom shape and animal shape and then we through to Ürgup and Ortahisar rock-cut castle to watch view of old Greek house which was built in 1800s and visiting Pottery Workshop Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA - BOLU (B/L/D) 485KM

Today, you can see magnificent view of Uçhisar Castle and Jewellery Workshop & Center, then visit to Salt Lake on the way to Ankara,Capital of Turkey and City of Ataturk,we will visit magnificent Mausoleum of Ataturk,after we make a way to Bolu. Overnight in Bolu.

DAY 8: BOLU - ISTANBUL (B/L/D) 265KM

Today,we start with shopping at the Turkish Delights,then visit Hippodrome – once a stadium used traditionally for horse and chariot racing, Blue Mosque - the only mosque in Istanbul with six minarets and a treasury of some of Turkey’s greatest artworks and artifacts, Then we will visit The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque / Ayasofya-i Kebir Cami-i Şerifi, with its innovative architecture, rich history, religious significance and extraordinary characteristics has been fighting against time for centuries, is the largest Eastern Roman Church in Istanbul and finally The Topkapi Palace - the seat of the Ottoman Empire after it shifted its capital from Bursa to Istanbul. It is today, a museum palace with a wide collection of Kitchen wares and Porcelains, Treasuries, Royal Antiques, Courtyards, Holy Relics and etc.Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 9: ISTANBUL - MALAYSIA (B)

Today,we will enjoy a bosphorus cruise by boat and experience the magnificent view between Asia and Europe.Transfer to the airport for departure home. Thanks for visiting Turkey.

PACKAGE INCLUDE

❏ Professional Licensed English Speaking Guide

❏ 8 Nights Accommodation Full Board in Double Room, 4 and 5 Stars Hotels

❏ Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary

❏ Car park, Gasoline, Highway & Bridge fees

❏ Local taxes and service charges

❏ All transportation

❏ Meals as stated on itinerary

❏ Daily 2 Small Bottles of Water

❏ Cable-Car to Tunaztepe in Antalya

❏ Bosphorus Tour by Boat

❏ Welcome Gift

PACKAGE EXCLUDE

❏ Tips to staff, items of a personal nature

❏ Drinks (except the drinks served with breakfast)

Note: Tipping for Guide and Driver 5 USD per person per day

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