Jewels of Turkey -8 Days and 7Nights

Itinerary
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Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

One of the greatest marvels of architecture,hagia Sophia was founded as basilica in the 6th century.Built by the order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus,St Sophia was largest cathedral in the world for nearly thousand years;it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.After being considered the Patriarchal Basilica of Constantinople,it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet ll.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

This extra ordinarary and full of secrets,palace was the residance of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans and center of the Ottoman Ampire for nearly 400 yeras.The building is a typcial example of Ottoman architecture and the rooms exhibits rich collections of porcelains, robes, weapons, shields, armours, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Facing Hagia Sophia,famous for its blue Iznik tiles and its unique six minarets,the Blue Mosque was built in the same of Sultan Ahmet.This is the last great imperial mosque of the classic period.The name for which is commonly now known.Blue Mosque,comes from the 20.000 marvellous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Eminounu Eminounu, Istanbul 34126 Turkey

Facing Hagia Sophia,famous for its blue Iznik tiles and its unique six minarets,the Blue Mosque was built in the same of Sultan Ahmet.This is the last great imperial mosque of the classic period.The name for which is commonly now known.Blue Mosque,comes from the 20.000 marvellous blue-toned Iznik tiles decorating the interior walls

Duration: 2 hours

Pass By: Sultanahmet District, Istanbul 34122 Turkey

Its a former center of sportive events(chariot races for example) and political activities of the old city.The obelisk of Theodosius,the serpentine Column,and the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll are the monuments that you can find and leran more about while visiting the Hipodrome

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey

The best preseved classic city in Eastern Mediterranean.The largest Open-Air Museum in Turkey. Ephesus contains more then 30 buildings and structures linked together by stres that still have the Marks of Ancient Chariot wheels. Great Theatre: St Paul preached against the Pegans and Gladiators once engaded in battle.Originally holding 25,000 people, this theater was built in the Hellenistic period and was renovated by several Roman emperors. Designed for theatrical performances, later alterations allowed gladiatorial contests to be held here. Library of Celsus:The faced which has been remarkably restored and probably most photographed place in Ephesus.Originally built in 115-25. Also you might see Odeon Temple, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Stream baths of scholastic, Marble road, Agora, Temple of Domition.

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey

Mary was brought to ephesus by the apostle john after the resurection of christ and lived her final days here.This church was Erected on the Foundations of that house and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Poul ll.Many visitors Describe this as an uplifting or Spiritual Experience.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk Turkey

Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.Paul’s successful ministry in this city was considered a threat to this very temple.The city reached the "Golden Age" and became a good model to the Antic World in culture and art, as well

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey

Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblence to cotton piles that it is called ´Cotton Castle´ in Turkish. Visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site (entrance 35 TL pp extra). There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme Turkey

Today you will visit Devrent Valleywhere the geographical formations remind a place of another planet. Then in Pasabagi, you will take a stroll between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From there, driving to Avanos to have lunch. After having the lunch you leave from Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine art in Goreme Open Air Museum. Then you will drive to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia

Duration: 6 hours

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey

once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. You will also visit the Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Bosphorus Cruise, Istanbul 34126 Turkey

Enjoy Bosphorus Cruise, ere you will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and Europesector as you cruise through this water channel that is the very beat of life in Istanbul

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu - Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey

it was called Egyptian Market because it was famous for selling goods shipped in from cairo. After tour transfer you to your hotel.

Duration: 2 hours