Day 1 - Istanbul / Bolu

Arrival at Istanbult and transfer to city for a half 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. After lunch, long distance transfer to Bolu. Dinner and overnight.

Day 2 - Bolu / Ankara / Cappadocia

After breakfast drive to Cappadocia via Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Lunch on the way. In the afternoon, we will visit the Selçuk Agzikarahan Caravanserai and natural citadel of Uçhisar. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 - Cappadocia

During the day we will visit the Valleys of Göreme to explore the unusual troglodyte dwellings, remains of early churches, some decorated with scratched frescoes and complicated rooms hollowed out of the cones of volcanic ash. Later we will be visiting and taking lovely pictures of Zelve Valley and underground city of Kaymakli, and onto Ortahisar and Avanos. Return to the hotel and overnight. OPTIONAL: Belly Dance show at Cave Restaurant

Day 4 - Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale

Early in the morning, we drive to Konya and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana. Lunch will be served on the way. Arrive in Pamukkale with its unique formation of petrified calcium cliffs. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale where you can enjoy the hot-spring swimming pools at the hotel.

Day 5 - Pamukkale / Izmir

After breakfast, we visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. Then we drive to Selçuk. Our first stop will be the House of Virgin Mary. Next, we will visit the historical Ephesus, the pearl of ancient cities. Highlights here will be the Library of Celsius, Odeon and the Theater. After visit, lunch will be served in Selçuk township. Drive to Izmir for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 - Izmir / Canakkale

After breakfast, long distance drive to Canakkale. Lunch at a local restaurant. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

Day 7 - Canakkale / Istanbul

After breakfast, drive to Istanbul. Lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, visit the famous Topkapi Palace museum, which was built as the home of the Ottoman sultans. The World Famous Imperial Jewelry and Chinese Porcelain sections will be visited. Last stop will be Grand Bazaar after where we check in at hotel. Dinner and overnight.

Day 8 - Istanbul

Free time and Departure .