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SHORT & BEST AFFORDABLE TURKEY (6 Days/5 Nights, by Orion Tour)
Istanbul, Izmir, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara
(Group departures are infrequent, but Orion Tour will be happy to make arrangements for you to follow this itinerary as a private tour.)
Day 1 - ISTANBUL - IZMIR
Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport. Meet
by Orion representative and transfer to the hotel.
Full
day tour of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque,
famous for its blue tiles and unique with its
six minarets
built in the name of Sultan Ahmet I. Next we will
have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople
where horse and chariot races used to take place.
Then
visit the St. Sophia museum which is one of the
greatest religious and architectural marvels
of all times.
Finally the famous Topkapi Palace museum will be
visited, which was built as the home of the Ottoman
sultans and the World Famous Imperial Chinese Porcelain
sections will be visited. Then transfer to airport
for flight to Izmir by TK342 at 18:00. Meet at
Izmir airport and transfer to hotel.(LD)
Day 2 - IZMIR - PAMUKKALE
Following breakfast we drive to Selçuk to
visit the House of Virgin Mary on top of Mt. Coressos.
Then our memorable visit to Ephesus will begin as
well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation,
the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of
Antiquity) and the Basilica of St. John from a distance,
followed by lunch in the township of Selçuk.
After lunch we will visit the famous local production
center for leather garments whereby after a live
Fashion Show time will be allocated for shopping.
Then continue to Pamukkale. You will tour the Antique
City of Hierapolis where Calcareous hot springs descending
over cliffs have created fascinating travertines
in the form of white terrace and basins. After a
picture break, dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.(BLD)
Day 3 - PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA
Following an early breakfast we will drive through
an interesting landscape where peasants make their
living, to have lunch enroute before arriving in
Konya. Konya was the center of the Selçuk
Empire as well as the city of Mevlana and his Whirling
Dervishes. After visiting the Mevlana Museum we will
continue to Cappadocia viewing the Sultanhani Caravanserai
enroute. Dinner and Overnight. in Cappadocia.(BLD)
Day 4 - CAPPADOCIA
Today we visit the incredible Underground City
of Kaymakli where early Christians lived secretly
in
order to survive and keep their faith. Then picture
steps will be given at the Pigeons Valley and at
the foot of the Uçhisar Castle. Then proceed
to the Goreme Valley to visit the rock carved churches
hollowed out of volcanic ash. Lunch will be at Avanos
Village followed by the famous local pottery and
carpet shows allowing ample time for shopping in
the afternoon. Also time will be allocated for the
local souvenir shopping before returning to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight. in Cappadocia. (BLD)
OPTIONAL:Belly Dance show at Cave Restaurant
Day 5 - CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA - ISTANBUL
In the morning drive to Ankara to visit the Atatürk
Mausoleum (1881-1938) founding father of the Turkish
Republic. After lunch visit the well known Museum
of Ancient Anatolian Civilizations with its great
Hittite Collection. Then continue to airport for
flight to Istanbul by TK139 at 17:30. Transfer to
hotel for dinner and overnight.(BLD)
Day 6 - ISTANBUL
Free until transfer time. Transfer to Istanbul
Atatürk
Airport for your flight home.(B)
(Tour Code: SBAFF5N)
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