8-Day Private Cultural and Heritage Tour of Turkey

Day 1: Full day Istanbul Historical Peninsula

1. TopkapI Palace
   3h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit Topkapı Palace which is the second and biggest Palace of Ottoman Empire, inside the Palace museum we will have a chance to see the rooms, kitchens, terrace and pavillions. We will Also see the Harem where the women of the Palace were living.
2. Blue Mosque
   30m
   İt is called as Blue Mosque with its 25.000 blue tiles.
3. Hippodrome
   30m
   İt is an old Roman Hipodrom where the Romans used to Gold Gladiator and horse competitions.
4. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h
   Hagia Sophia as the biggest Ancient Church of Christian world. We will visit This old Church New mosque.
5. 1h · Admission ticket included
   We will see a beautiful old cistern and also an art illumnation inside. With its 336 columns it is an Amazing place to visit.
6. Grand Bazaar
   2h
   And Old Ottoman Bazaar where you will find anything you need. Traditional Turkish foods, leather jackets, Turkish carpets and all.

Day 2: İzmir- Kuşadası

1. Bursa
   5h
   We will see Bursa as having been a capital City to Ottomans once, on the way to İzmir.
2. Izmir
   Pass by
   A City where the victory of Turkish nation was announced first. We will pass by This City to arrive to Ephesus.

Day 3: Ephesus-House of Virgin Mary

1. Ephesus Museum
   4h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit Ephesus Ancient Site, which was the super power Town of Romans back in the Ancient times. We will see the Curetes street, Hadrian Temple, Latrinas, Celcius Library and the biggest theatre in ancient Roma.
2. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket included
   As it is located on the hill of Bülbül Mountain, with the holy water inside.
3. Sirince
   2h
   This village is famous with its wine and also Greek Houses. We will see the Houses and walk in the village while listening the history of it from our guide.

Day 4: Pamukkale-Hierapolis

1. Pamukkale
   7h
   After breakfast we depart from our hotel to Denizli-Pamukkale. Visiting the Unesco heritage of Pamukkale (also we will see the biggest necropolis in Ancient time) and hot spring waters. You will have a chance to use an amazing hot spring in our famous Thermal hotel.

Day 5: Fethiye-Lycia

1. Oludeniz
   7h
   We will visit Ölüdeniz (dead sea) and will have a chance to swim and also do paragliding from Babadağ.

Day 6: Antalya

1. Antalya
   6h
   We will visit the Side Ancient Site and also have time to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Antalya beaches.

Day 7: Cappadocia

1. Ihlara Valley
   2h · Admission ticket included
   We will visit ıhlara Valley and have a walk in this wonderful valley.
2. Pigeon Valley
   30m
   This Valley is known for the pigeons we will have a time to take pics.
3. Goreme
   2h
   Boeing one of the oldest Church Group and Monasteries it is UNESCO heritage listed. So, we will get inside and see these old churches.
4. Avanos
   1h
   This village is known for its pottery, ceramic work and carpets. We will have workshops to see the tradition of making them.
5. Uranos Sarikaya
   3h · Admission ticket included
   For the dinner we have a traditional night with belly dancers, folklorik dances.

Day 8: Cappadocia

1. 2h
   We will make an organization for you to experience hot air balloons before breakfast with sunrise.
2. Kaymakli Underground City
   2h · Admission ticket included
   This underground City will surprise you with its Air conditioning system and all the rooms as they held their life in these underground caves.
3. Uchisar Castle
   Pass by
   We will take pics of the castle.

Pickup details

We meet in front of the German Fountain and start from there. To recognize your guide she/he will have board with your name.

• Wheelchair accessible
• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
• All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness