DAY1
- ISTANBUL
Arrival at Istanbul Atatürk Airport, meeting
and escort to the hotel. Briefing and
welcome cocktail (D).
DAY
2 - ISTANBUL
After breakfast, we drive to the the "Old
City" where you wilI visit the Hippodrome,
the Blue Mosque and St. Sophia. Lunch
will be served on the grounds
of Topkapı Palace which is overlooking
one of the world's largest natural harbors.
Following lunch, we will visit the priceless
treasury and delicate porcelains exhibited
in Topkapı Palace. The Underground Cistern,
storage of 80,000 tons capacity that provided
the water of the city in the old days
will be our last stop. We will proceed
to welcome the evening with dinner at
a night-club where the floor-show will
include live music, Turkish folk dancing
and the belly dancing (B, L, D).
DAY
3 - ISTANBUL
Our tour today will include a visit to
the Spice Bazaar, Museum of Turkish and
Islamic Arts, Süleymaniye Mosque, St.
Chora Museum and the Grand Bazaar (B,
L, D).
DAY
4 - ANKARA
Taking morning flight to Ankara. Ankara
symbolizes much of the conflict and heroism
which lies at the heart of the country's
proud heritage. We will visit the Mausoleum
of Atatürk who was the founder of Turkish
Republic and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations,
presenting o an engrossing chronicle of
the first great civilization of Asia.
Overnight in Ankara (B, L, D).
DAY
5 - YOZGAT
From Ankara, we will be driven to the
Hittite Heartland, Hattusas. Besides the
wealth of relics and monuments which have
survived thousands of years, the wonderful
views across the Anatolian Plains will
give you a flavor of the magic which inspired
the Hittites to make their capital here.
Our last stop will be the Alacahöyük,
with its still extant sphinx gate, its
interesting architectural remains and
its
DAY
6 - CAPPADOCIA
From Yozgat, we will be driven to the
Cappadocia region. First day, we will
visit the village of Avanos, (renowned
for its pottery and onyx) Ürgüp and the
red-conned monastic complex of Zelve (B,L,D).
DAY
7 - CAPPADOCIA (ISTANBUL)
Our day in Cappadocia will be spent exploring
the chapels and Byzantine churches all
decorated with remarkable frescoes, hidden
in actual chimneys of fantastic and bizarre
appearance. We will see Üçhisar and Göreme
Valley in the morning. The underground
city of Kaymaklı will be the last spot
of the day.
Transfer
to Kayseri Airport for flight to Istanbul
(B,L,D).
DAY
8 - ISTANBUL
Following breakfast, you will be transferred
to Istanbul Atatürk Airport (B). |
