Diamond of Turkey

Arrive Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. In the afternoon depart for a half day Bosphorus Cruise. After the cruise, visit the Spice Bazaar (closed on Sundays), a thrilling riot of colours, sounds and the rich smells of exotic spices. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, depart for a half day sightseeing tour of the Sultanahmet district at the heart of old Istanbul. Visit St. Sophia (On Mondays replaced by the Chora Church Museum). Next, visit the Blue Mosque (closed on Friday during pray time). Finish the tour at the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sunday). Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Kayseri (not included). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel. Free for the rest of the day. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast start the sightseeing of the area including the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Local lunch. In the afternoon visit Open Air Museum at Goreme and the natural castle at Uchisar. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast depart for a tour with 4 kms hike through the Rose Valley with visits to the churches. Afterwards visit to the old Christian village of Cavusin. Stop for lunch and on to Pigeons Valley and Underground City visit. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast transfer to the airport to catch the flight to Izmir directly or via Istanbul (not included). Upon arrival transfer to Kusadasi check in to your hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.

After breakfast depart for the sightseeing of Ephesus, the cradle of early Christianity. Visit the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her last days. After lunch, visit the Archaeological Museum. Return to Izmir and overnight stay at hotel in Kusadasi.

After breakfast transfer to the Izmir airport to catch the flight to Antalya (not included). Upon arrival transfer to the hotel and check in. Overnight in Antalya.

Tour of the ancient ruins of Perge, Aspendos amphitheater, best preserved Roman Theatre in the World which is still in use. This is the best possible tour to the ancient ruins and cities of Antalya, which reflects the glorious age of classical era. The triangle historical tour ends after a local lunch at Manavgat Waterfalls. Return to hotel for overnight stay.

After breakfast free till check-out (latest check-out time is 12:00 hours) and departure transfer to the airport to catch the flight to the next destination via Istanbul. Tour ends.