Assemble at the airport for your long-haul flight to Istanbul, Turkey.

(Meals on Board)

• Istanbul – Explore the highlights of Istanbul on a walking tour
• Blue Mosque – Immerse in its striking blue tiles that gives it the common name and one of Istanbul’s most iconic attractions.
• Topkapi Palace – A Relic of glory days of the great Ottoman Empire.
• Hippodrome – Former circus built in 203 AD by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus.
• After lunch, depart to Bolu

• Sightseeing highlights include the magnifcent Ataturk Mausoleum.
• Ankara – Drive past the picturesque Salt Lake and into Ankara

• Underground City of Cardak – One of the largest underground cities in Turkey with caves churches which are nearly 1500 years old.
• Pasabag Valley – Known as mushroom valley.
• Uchisar – An old village with small dwellings carved into a massive rock.
• Carpet Factory and Showroom – Watch a carpet-weaving demonstration to learn about the art of weaving Turkish carpets.
• Continue to the local cave house and Avanos Pottery Village.
• Enjoy the rest of the night with a fascinating Belly Dancing & Folkdance with a drink.

• Pamukkale (UNESCO World Heritage Site) – Experience the magical and unique terraces created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs.

• Turkish Leather Showroom.
• Ephesus – Explore the best-preserved Roman city in the Mediterranean region, and one of the largest archaeological sites in existence and one of the 7 Churches of Revelation. You will fnd structures such as the Library of Celcius, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and Agora.

• Visit Local Villagers Olive Oil & Turkish Delight Product Centre for taste and shopping.
• Drive to the Ancient City of Troy for visit to the infamous tourist attraction in Troy and see the Trojan Horse. This wooden horse replica was given to the Trojans by the Greek Army.
• Excursion to the Roman city of Pergamon, Acropolis – Famous for the steepest theatre in Turkey, Trajan Temple, Atena Temple, Agora and Pergamon Palace.

• Depart to Istanbul, cross Dardanelle by boat.
• Excursion to Bosphorus Cruise – Soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel. Witness the magnifcent architecture of the buildings along the Bosphorous and interesting activities of the local people.
• Photo taking chance of the Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conqueror of Istanbul in 1453.
• Proceed to lunch at the Fresh Fish Food Restaurant.
• Grand Bazaar, you will be able to shop for local herbs, spices, gifts and souvenirs during your free time.
• Taksim Square and Istiklal Street – Experience the life of the locals, see theatres, cinema, cafes, pubs, shops and art galleries.

Transport to the Istanbul airport for flight back home.

Home Sweet Home !