8 Days 7 Nights Cultural Turkey Tour

Istanbul-Bursa-Kusadasi-Ephesus-Pamukkale-Konya-Cappadocia-Ankara-Bolu

DAY 1: Istanbul-Old City tour

Upon arrival start the historical tour of the old City of Istanbul, see to Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, Hagie Sophia and Topkapı Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries. Drive to Bursa, overnight in Bursa former Ottoman Capital. (Lunch)

DAY 2: Bursa Tour

After breakfast, we will visit Grand Mosque, Green Mausoleum and the Silk Market where time will be allocated to shop for local souvenirs. Also, You can see many Han (Caravanserais) and Turkish Baths in the Bursa City center. Opportunity to see local products of the region like chesnut, honey, olive oil, Turkish Delight & Olive Oil Outlet center. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast, Lunch) 

DAY 3: Ephesus, Isabey Mosque and Pamukkale Tour

In the morning, enjoy live fashion show at leather outlet center. Then, Ephesus ancient City, the most visited ruins site in Turkey. The facade of the Celsus library alone is worth the trip. Walking  through the huge amphitheater  will make you want to try out your singing skills. It is still use every year for live concerts and has a definite aura surrounding it.  After Lunch, we will visit to the amazing travertines (calcium pools) in Pamukkale and explore the ruins of the ancient Roman spa town of Hierapolis. This World Heritage-listed site stands as a  monument to the monder of nature. Overnight in Pamukkale. (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 4: Konya Mevlana Museum, Sultanhani Tour

After breakfast, will drive to Konya, the most conservative city in Turkey. Konya, best know for itsdevout followers of the Sufi sect of Islam ( Whirling Dervish). Here  we will visit the Whirling  Dervish Museum and the Mevlana Mausoleum. After lunch, we depart for Cappadocia. along the way we will stop in Sultanhani, the world's largest Caravanserai. Overnight in Cappadocia ( Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 5: Cappadocia Tour

Today we visit one of the Underground City where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith. Picture stops will be the Valley of the Birds and at the foot of the Uchisar Castle. Lunch will be at around Avonos followed by the famous local pottery work shop. then visit Dervent Valley & Pasabag Valley  which has unique volcanic formations. Stop by local carpet weaving cooperative to see hand-made Turkish carpets. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 6: Ankara and Salt tour 

After breakfast, visit to Ankara,as a Capitol City of Turkey , we will visit to Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of Turkish Republic. Along the way we will stop in Salt Lake, largest Salt Lake of the Turkey. Then drive to Bolu. Overnight in Bolu. (Breakfast, Lunch) 

DAY 7: Spice Market and Bosphorus Cruise Tour

 After breakfast at your hotel, drive to Istanbul. Photo stop in Sapanca Lake. When we arrived to Istanbul , we will visit to Spice Market, and oin Bosphorus Cruise Tour by Boat. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch) 

DAY 8: Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Taksim Square and İstiklal Street.

After breakfast, we will visit to Grand Bazaar, Shopping in the 4500 shop of the Grand Bazaar. Then, visit Suleymaniye Mosque, Built by Sultan Suleyman. Visit to Taksim Square and Istiklal Street. After Lunch transfer to Airport for your departure flight. (Breakfast, Lunch)

PS: If it is available Taksim Square and Istiklal Street.