10D9N TURKEY TOUR

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Day 01 : Arrival to IST on Dec 2019 Malaysia- Istanbul(D)

Meet and greet with our local guide at airport.Dinner at Local Restaurant. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 : Istanbul-Bursa – Kusadasi ( B&L&D)

545 KM Today,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 Kusadasi.

Day 03 : Kusadasi-Pamukkale ( B&L&D) 195 KM

Today,we will visit Outlet Leather Factory & Center in order to have free time for shopping and watching Live Fashion Show and explore the Ancient City of Ephesus A downhill walk with your guide will take you into the ruins of the Roman capital Your route then takes you past the Bouleuterion, Temple of Domitian, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, The Celsus Library and finally The Great Theater. 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 04 : Pamukkale- Konya - Cappadocia ( B&L&D) 615 KM

After breakfast, we visit Textile Shopping,then drive to Cappadocia We will visit a 13th century Tepesidelik Han Caravanserai, a "hotel" for ancient traders and travellers. Drive to Capadoccia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 05 : 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 06 : Cappadocia ( B&L&D)

Today, you can see magnificent view of Uçhisar Castle and Jewellery Workshop & Center, We stop to take a photos of Pigeon Valley Then drive to Ozkonak Underground City which is the second biggest underground city in Cappadocia Ozkonak underground city is a place where the christians communities lived in underground city as a refugee and you will see the usual rooms such as stables , kitchens,cellars ,storages rooms,churches,wineries. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 07

: Cappadocia–

Bolu( B&L&D) 485 KM

Today,drive to Ankara and we will visit to Salt Lake on the way to Ankara,Capital of Turkey and City of Ataturk,we will visit magnificent Mausoleum of Ataturk and continue to visit Haci Bayram Mosque.after we make a way to Bolu.Overnight in Bolu.

Day 08

:

Bolu-Istanbul( B&L&D) 265 KM

Today, 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 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 09 : Istanbul ( B&L&D) tToday,start with a visit to the Al Fatih Mosque . Located in the middle of the historical peninsula of Istanbul in Fatih neighbourhood, the Fatih Mosque (Fatih Camii) is the mosque of Fatih Mosque Complex (Fatih Külliyesi) commissioned in 1463, ten years after the conquest of Constantinople by the Ottomans in 1453. The construction of the mosque lasted seven years and was finished in 1470. Then,enjoy bosphorus cruise with boat and experience the magnificent view between asia and Europe.Then free time Grand Bazaar.Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10 : Istanbul-Malaysia ( B&L)

After breakfast,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.Continue the day with Ayub Al – Ansar mosque and mausoleum.Finish our last day with at the top of Istiklal Avenue, in Taksim Square. Transfer to airport for departure home. Thanks for visiting Turkey…

What’s included:

• Professional Licensed English Speaking Guide

• 9 nights Accomodation Full Bord 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 in Turkey

• 9 Lunches,9 Dinners,9 Breakfasts

• Daily 2 Small Bottles of Water

• Bosphorus Tour by Boat

• Welcome Gift

What’s not included:

• Tips to staff, items of a personal nature

• Drinks (except the drinks served with breakfast)

Note:

MIN 7 ADULTS TO GO / price per adult

Tipping for Guide and Driver 6 USD per person per day.

10D LET’S GO TURKEY TOUR

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DAY 01: DEPARTURE / ISTANBUL (Meals on Board)

Meet at the airport for your international flight to Istanbul, the land of Crescent Moon, Turkey.

DAY 02: ISTANBUL / CANAKKALE (Lunch / Dinner)

Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a walking tour. Immerse to the Blue Mosque with its striking blue tiles that gives it the common name and make it one of Istanbul's most iconic attractions Located close is the Topkapi Palace, a relic of the glory days of the great Ottoman Empire. Hippodrome, the former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimius Severus. Thereafter Lunch, we depart to Canakkale, cross Dardanelle by boat.

DAY 03: CANAKKALE (TROY) / PERGAMON / KUSADASI (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Drive to the Ancient City of Troy for visit infamous tourist attraction in Troy, and see the Trojan Horse. This is a replica wooden horse that was given to the Trojans by the Greek Army. Then, proceed to visit the ancient Roman city of Pergamon, Asklepion, famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Athena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace After lunch proceed to Kusadasi. Upon arrival visit Local Village Olive Oil & Turkish Delight Product Centre for taste and shopping.

DAY 04: KUSADASI / PAMUKKALE (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Visit the House of Virgin Mary, a typical 4th century AD Roman architecture made of stones. Setting off for Selcuk & explore Ephesus ancient city, one of the largest archaeological sites in existence and one of the 7 Churches of Revelation. You will find structures such as the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and Agora. Next, visit the Turkish Leather showroom. After lunch, depart to Pamukkale which is a UNESCO World heritage Site, the magical and unique terraces created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs.

DAY 05: PAMUKKALE / KONYA / CAPPADOCIA (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Driving to Konya, visit the Mevlana Museum, the former lodge of the whirling dervishes and home to the tomb of the 13th century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-I Rumi. The building's fluted dome of turquoise tiles is one of Turkey's most distinctive sights. Continue the journey to Cappadocia, one of the most unique and stunning landscapes in the world where all sorts of volcanic rock formations, including cones ravines and pinnacles.

DAY 06: CAPPADOCIA (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Explore the ancient Underground City of Cardak, one of the largest underground cities in Turkey, cave churches which are nearly 1500 years old. The Goreme Open Air Museum, a compound comprising 29 rock-cut churches including some that date back to the 6th century. Next, proceed to Uchisar, an old village comprising small dwellings carved into a massive rock. Thereafter, visit a carpet factory and showroom and see a carpet-weaving demonstration to learn about the art of weaving Turkish carpets. Continue to their local Cave House and Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Enjoy the night with a fascinating Belly Dancing & Folk Dance with a drink

DAY 07: CAPPADOCIA / ANKARA / BOLU (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

This morning, drive past picturesque Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara - Capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum. Lastly, we drive to Bolu for our overnight stay.

DAY 08 BOLU / ISTANBUL (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

This morning, drive back to Istanbul where we will visit the 500 years old Grand Bazaar which has more than 4000 shops selling leather goods, jewellery, handicraft, ceramics, Turkish coffee and other local products. Afterwards have lunch at Chinese

Restaurant. The Hagia Sophia, listed as one of the famous dome cathedral in the world. Walk in the cathedral under Roman Constantine and a mosque under the Turks of which is a great architectural beauty and an important monument during the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires Farewell Dinner will be served at Traditional Fresh Fish Food Restaurant at Kumkap? Street with Gipsy Singers.

DAY 09: ISTANBUL / HOME (Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner)

Check out from your hotel and join Bosphorus Cruise. Here, you will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey's Asia and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel that is the very best of life in Istanbul. Witness the magnificent architecture of the buildings along the Bosphorus and the interesting activities of our local people. We will get very chance of taking photo of Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conqueror of Istanbul in 1453. Lunch will be served at Fresh Fish Food Restaurant with a lovely Bosphorus and view of the Golden Horn In the afternoon, just 5 minutes walking distance, visit the Historical Spice Bazaar. Here you will be able to shop for local herbs, spices, gifts and souvenirs during your free time. Lastly proceed to visit the Taksim Square and Istiklal Street; here you will be see local peoples life, theaters, cinema, cafes, pubs, shops and Art Galleries. Spend some free time around this area. In the evening, a Farewell Dinner will be served at well-known Turkish BBQ Restaurant. Transfer to the Airport for your flight to back home. (*Free at leisure till transfer to the airport for your departure flight)

DAY 10: HOME

Remarks:

The sequence of the itinerary and hotel are subject to change without prior notice in the event of unforeseen circumstance. During major conferences, fairs & festivals, accommodation may be located in an alternate city without prior notice. In the event that a place of visitor attraction is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative if possible. Explore the wonders of Turkey including famous Spice Bazaar and unique terraces of Pamukkale.