9 Days 8 Nights Cultural Turkey Group Tour

Istanbul-Bursa-Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Konya-Adana-Sanliurfa-Adiyaman-Ankara

Day 1: Istanbul (Arrival) Old City & Bursa Tour

Upon arrival start the historical tour of the Old City of Istanbul, including Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, photo stop Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace. Then drive to Bursa former capitol city of Ottomans then, visit Grand Mosque and the Silk Market where time will be to stop for local souvenirs. Overbight in Bursa (Lunch, Dinner)

DAY 2: Bursa-Ephesus Tour

After breakfast drive to Ephesus Area. Then visit 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 amphitheatr  will make you want to try out your singing skills. It is still used every year for live concerts and has a definite aura surrounding it. After city tour will go for shopping in local Turkish delight & Olive oil products shop. Overnight in Kusadasi ( Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 3: Kusadasi- Pamukkale Tour 

In the morning, enjoy a live fashion show at the leather outlet centre . Then, we will drive to Pamukkale, free time for shopping in textile outlet shop and visit the amazing travertines (calcium pools) in Pamukkale and explore the ancient Roman spa town of Hierapolis. This World Heritage- listed site stands as a monument to the wonder of nature. Overnight in Pamukkale. (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 4: Pamukkale- Konya Mevlana Museum 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 Adana. Overnight Adana (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 5: Adana-Sanlıurfa

After breakfast, drive to Sanlıurfa and visit to Nabi İbrahim Lake- It is Belived that King Nemrut cast  the Prophet Abraham from the castle into the flames and ,god turns the fire into water and the woods into fish, the creation of the Halil-ur Rahman Lake and Maqam -I Eyyüb Aleyhusselam. overnight in Sanliurfa. ( Breakfast, Lunch)

Day 6: Sanliurfa-Kayseri-Cappadocia

After breakfast, we are going to visit Kayseri and see old Anatolian Seljukian Structures. After visits, we will start to drive to Cappadocia, country of beautiful horses. Overnight in Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 7: Cappadocia Tour Today we visit one of the Underground City  where early Christians lived secretly in survive and keep their faith. Picture stops will be the Valley of Birds and at the foot of the Uchisar Castle. Lunch will be at around Avanos Followed by the famous local pottery workshop. Then visit Derwent 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)

DAY 8: Cappadocia- Ankara and Salt Lake Tour

After breakfast, as a Capitol of Turkey, we will visit Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder of the Turkish Republic. Along the way, we will stop in Salt Lake, the largest salt Lake of Turkey. Overnight in İstanbul (Breakfast, Lunch)

DAY 9: Grand Bazaar, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Market and Bosphorus Cruise Tour

After breakfast at your hotel, we will visit Suleymanie 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)