8 DAYS WONDERFUL TURKEY TOUR

After breakfast, we'll take the Istanbul City Tour. First, we'll go to the HIPPODROME, where chariot races took place. There are three famous monuments there - the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Next, we'll visit the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE, also known as the BLUE MOSQUE, with its beautiful blue tiles inside. Across from it is the HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE, a former church that's now a mosque. It was once the biggest church in the world, with stunning golden mosaics from the 6th century. We'll take a lunch break at 1 pm, then go to ASIL EFENDI for shopping. There are souvenirs like spices, Turkish sweets, coffee, ceramics, and more. After the tour, we'll head back to the hotel. OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE: In the evening, there's an optional dinner cruise on the Bosphorus with dinner, drinks, belly dance show, Turkish folk music, DJ performance, and entertainment. It will end around midnight and we'll transfer back to the hotel for the night.

After breakfast, take a boat tour of the Bosporus. Sail down the waterway that separates Europe and Asia and see historic buildings like the Dolmabahce Palace and Yildiz Palace. You'll also see the Ciragan Palace, which has a 300 meter-long marble facade facing the water. At Ortakoy, see artists display their work on Sundays, and the area is a symbol of tolerance with a church, mosque, and synagogue all existing together. See the Rumeli Fortress, built by Mehmet the Conqueror to protect the Bosporus, and the Beylerbeyi Palace, a summer residence for Ottoman sultans, from the boat. Stop for lunch at a Turkish restaurant. After lunch, shop for spices, Turkish sweets, and souvenirs at the Grand Spice Bazaar. Then, fly to Izmir and check into your hotel in Kusadasi. Enjoy dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

This tour starts with a guided visit to Ephesus after breakfast at 8:30am. You'll see the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, Roman baths, Celsus Library, and Grand theater, all of which are well-preserved ancient sites. After a lunch break around 1pm, you'll visit a carpet-weaving center. During the tour, you'll also visit a famous leather production center, where you can shop without the usual hassle in Turkish markets. Overnight stay in Kusadasi.

We're going to Pamukkale at 8:00am. We'll have a lunch break there until 1:30pm and then visit the calcium terraces, also known as the "cotton castle," and the ruins of Hierapolis. You can walk around and even soak in the natural springs. Pamukkale/Denizli is a town on the Buyuk Menderes River and is growing as an industrial center with a big textile industry and shopping outlets. We'll visit one of the famous textile factories in Pamukkale. The tour ends at 6:30pm and you'll return to your hotel in Kusadasi for the night. OPTIONAL TANDEM PARAGLIDING: After the Pamukkale tour, we suggest trying the optional Pamukkale paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale experience unforgettable by flying over the famous White Mountain with a tandem paraglider. You'll see amazing views of the area's attractions from above. This is a great adventure for those who want a thrilling experience and a new way to appreciate the natural beauty of Pamukkale. The tour ends at 5:30pm and you'll return to your hotel. We'll be staying at a thermal hotel with the best natural hot water in Pamukkale, where you can relax in the hot pool.

After breakfast, we'll go to the airport in İzmir for a domestic flight to Cappadocia. We'll then go from the airport in Kayseri to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Cappadocia. OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA TURKISH NIGHT SHOW: Later in the evening, at 7:30pm, we have an optional Turkish night show tour. You'll experience a traditional show that dates back to the Ottoman Empire and enjoy good food, drinks, belly dance, Turkish folklore, and music. This tour takes place in real caves and offers warm hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.

During the tour, you'll visit the Ozkonak Underground City, Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, a pottery workshop, Love Valley, Devrent Valley, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley. You'll have lunch at a restaurant in Avanos. The tour will end around 6pm and you'll return to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia. OPTIONAL: Hot Air Balloon Tour in one of the world's most beautiful places. You'll see hundreds of hot air balloons take off and watch the sunrise over the stunning fairy chimneys and valleys. After a 1-hour flight, you'll toast to your experience with champagne and get a flight certificate. Then, you'll have breakfast before starting the Cappadocia Tour. If you would like to join the balloon tour held at sunrise today, get a price from us.

After breakfast, you'll have free time in Cappadocia. Later, we'll fly to Istanbul and go back home. We hope you enjoyed your tour with Navigo Travels and would like to see you again on one of our tours in the future. Have a good trip back home and thank you for choosing Navigo Travels.