DAY 1 ARRIVAL ISTANBUL ( No Meal ) 

Arrival in Istanbul , meet and greet at the airport and transfer to our hotel and overnight stay. 

 

DAY 2 ISTANBUL ( Breakfast / Lunch ) 

After breakfast we set off on a full day of sightseeing in Istanbul. We will start with a visit to the renewed Sultanahmet Mosque, known popularly as The Blue Mosque an incredibly beautiful mosque known for its blue Iznik (Nicaea) tiles are unique for the fact that it has six minarets. We continue on to the Hippodrome once the vast arena that functioned as the heart of sporting (chariots races and athletics) events and political activities of the old city. From here we go to the nearby Hagia Sophia the Church of Divine Wisdom. After lunch our next visit will be Topkapi Palace which for more than 400 years was the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans; now home to the priceless collections porcelain, jewelry, calligraphy and many masterpieces of art. The tour will end with the visit to the Grand Bazaar, the vast and legendary covered market that is the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry and carpets. UNIQUE MOMENTS: During the visit of the Grand Bazaar we will be experiencing Turkish coffee from Sark Kahvesi, historical coffee roasters located in the Grand Bazaar.  

 

 

DAY 3 ISTANBUL -ANKARA -CAPPADOCIA  ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ) [ Istanbul to Ankara by flight ] 

After breakfast , we drive to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Ankara. Upon arrival to Ankara, we will visit to the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. After then, visit the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartians, Phrygians and many others are on display. After then, we drive to Cappadocia.  

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia 

 

 

DAY 4 Cappadocia ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ) 

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON IN CAPPADOCIA 

You will be collected from your hotel roughly one hour before sunrise. We drive to our base, and serve tea, coffee and cookies, as the passengers meet. Then we go to our take off field designated for that day. During the flight we rise to altitudes of several hundred meters to give you a good view of all that there is around, but what we do mostly is drift through the valleys and canyons and around the fairy chimneys, performing contour flying. The actual flight time is between 45 to 55 minutes. Then we bring you back to your hotels. The whole excursion takes about 3 hours from pick up to drop off. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

After breakfast, we will explore the famous valleys of Cappadocia. It is a unique location in the world with one of a kind natural rock formation.. Erosion shaped them into famous formations, which are called “fairy chimneys”.. Hittites chiselled the soft tufa stones to carve out this fairy tale world into homes, stables, shops, churches, hospitals, etc. etc.  Early Christians carved caves and made frescoes of Biblical scenes on the walls of these rock-carved chapels.  We will visit Goreme Open air Museum, Kaymakli Underground Cistern, Devrent, Pigeon, Pasabag and Avanos valleys, the latter providing us with the opportunity to purchase some pottery made with kick-wheel method that has been shaped here for millennia. 

Dinner and overnight at hotel in Cappadocia 

 

DAY 5 Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ) 

Early departure for Konya. On the way visit the 13th century Seljukian caravanserai "Sultanhan". The next stop will be Konya which is famous with Mevlana Museum and the Theological Scholl of Whirling Dervishes. Lunch enroute, drive to Pamukkale.  

 

 

DAY 6 Pamukkale / Kusadasi ( Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner ) 

After breakfast, you will depart from your hotel to visit Aphrodisias, was built from a marble quarry near Baba Da? (ancient Salbakos) that was extensively exploited in the Hellenistic and Roman periods, and the sculptors from Aphrodisias became famous in the Roman world.. Afterwards, you will visit Hierapolis founded during the Hellenistic period as a control point of trading routes connecting East to West.  Upon arrival at the site, you will be welcomed by the spectacular views of calcium pools that have been irrigated by the spring waters of Hierapolis for thousands of years. After a short break to take pictures and enjoy the view, you will continue on to the ancient site that is still being excavated by Italian archaeologists. You will keep exploring the ancient site by touring the Gate of Domitianus and the Byzantine Baths. Once you reach the lower slopes of the hills that rise behind the site, you will note one of the best-preserved Roman Theatres of the world of archaeology.  

Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. 

 

DAY 7 Kusadasi / Istanbul ( Breakfast / Lunch ) [ Izmir to Istanbul by flight ] 

After breakfast, we will drive shortly to the town of Selcuk. From this point, a wide-open view overlooking the former harbor of the ancient city of Ephesus can be seen. Also, the only single standing column of the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world can be seen. After the visit of the Basilica of St John, we will walk downhill to visit the 14th century Isabey Mosque. Following this visit, our driver will pick us up to drive shortly to the ruins of Ephesus the city. Heading up the hills behind Ephesus, you will see where Virgin Mary is believed to have spent the last days of her life. The local tradition suggests that Virgin Mary lived and died at this holy place with the company of St. John to whom she was entrusted by Jesus Christ before he was crucified. Concluding your sightseeing, you may spend some leisurely time in the town center of Kusadasi. You may stroll through the charming market that is right across the port to hunt for bargains in fine jewelry, silverware and leather products at a great variety of stores offering handmade souvenirs of Turkish culture.  

The end of tour, we drive to Izmir airport for our departure flight back to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul, we drive to our hotel in Istanbul.  

 

 

DAY 8 Istanbul / Fly back home ( Breakfast ) 

After breakfast, we transferred to Istanbul airport for our departure flight back home.  

NO OF PAX`	PACKAGE PRICE (Ringgit Malaysia) MYR
MIN GROUP SIZE	TOUR PACKAGE PRICE PER PERSON
01PAX	23,817
02PAXS	13,500
03PAXS	10,633
04PAXS	9,197
05PAXS	8,338
06PAXS	7,761
07PAXS	7,354
08PAXS	7,049
09PAXS	6,810
10 -14PAXS	6,880
15-19PAXS	6,260
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT	1960

Note: 

1-09 PAX, Vehicle is based on 13seater deluxe minibus/ 10-14 PAX, -27seater deluxe minibus /15-19 PAX -44seater deluxe minibus 

 

 

   SUGGESTED HOTELS 

CITY	HOTELS 4star
Istanbul	Hotel Beyaz Saray or similar,
Cappadocia	Suhan Cappadocia Hotel or similar
Pamukkale	Adempira Thermal Hotel or similar
Kusadasi	Palmin Hotel or similar

INCLUSION: 

 

• Hotel Accommodation at below suggested hotels or similar category 

• Domestic flight tickets -Istanbul to Ankara and Izmir to Istanbul 

• Sightseeing as per above itinerary 

• Daily standard tourist meals where indicated on tour program. 

              ( Drinks are not included during the Dinners ) 

• Transportation by A/C deluxe vehicle  

• English speaking professional tour guide 

• All entry fees to the sites & museums 

• Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff 

               Service charges & local taxes 

               Tips to tour guide and driver. 

 

EXCLUSION: 

• Return International Flight Ticket 

• Travel Insurance 

• Personal expenses, optional tour and any not mentioned in the itinerary. 

• Drinks and meals which are not listed at tour program. 

• Optional Hot Air Balloon estimated USD 320 depends on Low or Peak season (based on seasonality) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL TERMS & CONDITIONS 

 

Package Price 

Quoted in Ringgit Malaysia (RM) and subject to exchange rate fluctuations. 

Deposit 

A deposit of Fifty percent of tour package price per person is required when booking is made. 

Balance payment must be made 18 days prior to departure 

 

Reservations 

All reservations are subject to availability and confirmation. Peak season surcharge may apply. 

 

Responsibility 

The company acts only an agent and does not operate any suppliers of services. The Company will not be responsible or liable for weather, acts of God strikes, compulsory quarantine or other services beyond its control. 

 

Refund 

Cancellation fee 

Less than 16days prior to arrival 50% cancellation charge 

Less than 08days prior to arrival 100% cancellation charge 

No refund will be available on any unused services. 

 

Terms and Conditions 

Other terms and conditions apply.