7 Days 6 Nights Cultural Turkey Tour

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

DAY 1: Istanbul-Old City Tour

Upon arrival start the historical tour of the old City of Istanbul, see to Blue Mosque ,The Hippodrome, Hagia 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 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 amphitheatre 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 known  for it's devout 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 given at the Valley of the Birds and at the foot of the Uchisar Castle. Lunch will be around Avanos followed by the famous local pottery work shop . Then visit Dervent Valley & Pasadag Valley which has unique volcanic formations. Stop by local carpet weaving cooperative to see hand-made Turkish carpets. Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch)

**Opsional Hot Ballon Tour and Turkish Cultural Show.

Day 6: Ankara and Lake tour 

After breakfast ,visit to Ankara, as 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 Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (breakfast, Lunch) 

DAY 7: Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Market and Bosphorus Cruise Tour.

After breakfast at your hotel, we will visit to Grand Bazaar, shopping in the 4500 shops of the Grand Bazaar. Then, visit Suleymaniye Mosque, built by Sultan Suleyman. Then visit to Spice Market, and join Bosphorus Cruise Tour by Boat. Transfer to Airport for your departure flight. (breakfast, Lunch)