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ISTANBUL / KUSADASI / CAPPADOCIA

8 Nights/ 9 Days 3N Istanbul / 2N Kusadasi / 3N Cappadocia

DAY 1: Arrival to Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul Airport. After immigration and customs formalities, board your vehicle for transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2: Istanbul explore the city (B,L)

Today after breakfast; We begin our tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul, at Saint Sophia.

Built by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD, this church is one of the marvels of world architecture.

Afternoon; we begin our tour at Topkapi Palace, which, from the 15th to the 19th century, was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans.

We will visit the fabolous Imperial Treasury and the Baghdad Kiosk. Topkapı Palace is now a museum and has unrivalled collections of jewelry, including the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest in the world, Ottoman court costumes and ceramics.

Topkapi Palace

Day 3: Istanbul – Bosphorus Cruise Tour (B)

After breakfast, start your half day tour. Spice Market visit and lastly Bosphorus Cruise by boat, transfer to your hotel afternoon free.

DAY 4: Istanbul – Izmir – Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour (B, L, D)

After early breakfast transfer to airport and flight to Izmir Airport and meeting with your driver and transfer to Kusadasi. You will be met at your Hotel.

The guide will hold up a sign with your name on it. We leaving the colourful town of behind you will pass through the verdant countryside before arriving at Ephesus.

Our first stop is the Virgin Mary s House you will drive nearly for 25 minutes. According to Predominant Christian tradition, Mary was brought to Ephesus by the Apostle John after the Resurrection of Christ and lived out her days there.

Kusadasi

Day 5: Kusadasi / Pamukkale/ Kusadasi (B, L, D)

After breakfast; We Leaving the colourful town of behind you will pass through the verdant countryside. We will drive for 3 hours for Pamukkale (Hierapolis) to east of Kusadasi to Pamukkale, On the half way, have break for the needs.

You will arrive at North Gate of Pamukkale (Hierapolis). You will see the Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis which is one of the biggest ancient cemeteries in Anatolia with 1.200 graves, Roman Bath, Domitian Gate, and the Main Street, Byzantium Gate.

Then, you walk to the natural warm water terraces which were formed by running warm water that contains calcium. The temperature of the water is about 35.

Pamukkale

Day 6: Kusadasi – Izmir – Cappadocia (B, D)

After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel

Day 7: Exploring Cappadocia (B, L, D)OPTIONAL : Early morning available to make hot air balloon riding.

After breakfast tour start with Devrent valley; walking in Pasabag near Zelve ; "fairy chimneys" where the voice of wind mixes with the "songs of fairies".

Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.

Fairy Chimneys

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Day 8: Cappadocia City Tour (B, L, D)

Today after breakfast continue to explore cappadocia; Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley.

Then visit Cavusin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. After lunch Drive to the pigeon valley.

Day 9: Cappadocia - Istanbul End of the tour (B)

After breakfast c/out from the hotel & transfer to airport flight back to Istanbul & connection with your International flight.

INFORMATION

INCLUSIONS:

4* / 4*+ Accommodation as per itinerary (subject to availability) at the time of booking or similar.

Includes 6 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches and 3 Dinners, meals as per itinerary (B= breakfast, L= lunch, D= dinner).

Entrance Fees & Sightseeing as per itinerary.

Highlights :

Half Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour Full Day Istanbul City Tour with lunch Full Day Ephesus Tour with lunch Full Day Pamukkale Tour with lunch 2 different Cappadocia City Tours with lunch All airport transfers Entrance fees Professional English Speaking guide

COST:

3* Hotels: 680 Euro per person in double / single suppl.:340 Euro

4* Hotels: 755 Euro per person in double / single suppl.:290 Euro

5* Hotels: 910 Euro per person in double / single suppl.:415 Euro

HOTELSS:

REGION 3 * 4 * 5 *

IstanbulHamidiye Hotel / Grand Ons Hotel / Martinenz Hotel

Zurich Hotel / Istanbul Royal Hotel / Momento Hotel / Victory Hotel

Holiday Inn Istanbul Old City Hotel

Cappadocia Burcu Kaya Hotel or similar Vera Tassaray Hotel Dedeman Hotel or

similar

Kusadasi Kayhanbey Hotel / Grand Ozcelik Hotel or similar

Carina Hotel / Kusadasi Marina Hotel or similar

Fantasia Hotel / Korumar Hotel / Charisma Hotel or similar

Optional: Hot air balloon - per person 140 euro

EXCHANGE RATE: 1 EUR = 86 INR (exchange rate as on the day of payment applicable)

VALIDITY: December 2014. At times there may be special deals- enquire at the time of booking.

EXCLUSIONS:

All flights, excess baggage fees, airport departure taxes and other relevant taxes.

All meals and drinks not specified in inclusions. Porterage at airport and hotels. Items of a personal nature (i.e. internet, curio, laundry, beverages, etc.) unless

specifically quoted for above. Tips and gratuities. Visa fees. Optional Tours. Anything not specifically quoted in the inclusions.

NOTES:

Rates are subject to availability and to further terms and conditions.

All prices are correct at the time of printing. Compact travels reserves the right to alter the published price of any tour due to increasing tariffs, costs and entry fees or fluctuation of exchange rates, such amounts shall be determined at the sole discretion of Compact Travels.

No reservations have been made and accommodation is subject to availability. In case of non-availability, alternate accommodation will be recommended.

All outdoor activities are weather permitting. Smoking is not allowed in the vehicles. Comfort stops will be

made en route. All distances and travelling times are approximate. Peak Season Surcharge may be applicable during Xmas, New Year

or during any special events. Compact Travels Terms & Conditions Apply. Note: Effective 1st July 2012, Service tax will be applicable on all

currencies (payable in INR). All Payments to be made in INR,USD or EUR as per rate of

exchange at the time of booking. Any payments automatically mean adherence to the terms &

conditions of Compact Travels.