Turkey
Turkey is a nation on the eastern part of Europe connected on borders to western Asia. Tulu is the world famous textile shop in Turkey selling countless varieties of exceptionally colourful goods. Istanbul the largest Turkish City is famous for its Ottoman-era Sultan Ahmet Mosque also known as Blue Mosque due to its blue interior tiles. Ankara, Turkey’s capital is situated in the central region. Ankara is home to performing arts, state Opera and Ballet, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and several national theatre companies. Manavgat town on Manavgat River has a waterfall, Large wildlife themed Fun Park & zoo and a lake to entertain tourists.
10 Nights and 11 Days
Cost
Rs 1.00 - 2.00
Day 01: Mumbai – Istanbul – Izmir
Welcome Aboard Where EZ Holidays Offers Exciting And Comprehensive Tour To Turkey.
Arrive Izmir airport and drive to Kusadasi. Proceed for lunch and then check into the hotel.
Kusadasi, which means "bird island", is set in a superb gulf in the Aegean region of Turkey and is known for
its turquoise sparkling water of the Sea, broad sandy beaches, bright sun and large marina with a capacity for 600 boats. A glorious ancient city stands beside it, Ephesus with hundreds of tousands of visitors from tours each year. Numerous holiday villages and hotels line its shores and hundreds of restaurants serves food from all around the world.
Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 02: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Kusadasi
After breakfast at the hotel, depart for Ephesus tour.
Ephesus, once the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia , is one of the highlights of Turkey that awaits the exploring tourists. The city was established as a port on the mouth of the river Cayster and was one of the foremost cities of the world for its being on a strategic trade route in Anatolia.The city itself and the ruins are all on the sides of a fertile valley. The extensive ruins including the theatre, library or gymnasium create the special atmosphere of Ephesus, and appeal to every visitors. Ephesus has been a "center" during the date. Once a trade center of the ancient world , a religious center of the early Christianity and today, a unique tourism center proving all its perfectas to the visitors through the world. Drive back to Kusadasi Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 03: Pamukkale
After breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and depart for Pamukkale. Visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade and white calcium terraces.?Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 04: Antalya
After breakfast at the hotel, check out from the hotel and visit Textile factory. After shopping, have lunch in Pamukkale and then drive to Antalya. The region, bathed in sunshine for 300 days of year, is a paradise for swimming, sports activities, wind surfing, water skiing, sailing, mountain climbing and spelunking. Awaiting your discovery are important historical sites set in a landscape of pine forests, Olive, Citrus groves, Palms, avocado and Banana Plantations. The Turkish Riviera is the tourism capital of Turkey. Its full range of accommodation, from tourist class to deluxe hotels, and the hospitable people of Antalya will make your holiday comfortable and enjoyable. Surrounded by amazing scenery of sharp contrasts, Antalya, Turkey’s Principal holiday resort, is an attractive city with shady Palm – Lined boulevards and a prize –winning marina. In the Picturesque old quarter Kaleici, narrow, winding streets and old wooden houses about the ancient walls. Evening enjoy a traditional gullet boat ride in Antalya. Gulet is an all wooden handcrafted motor sailing yacht equipped with 1 or 2 masts, built for cruising the Mediterranean Coast. Overnight in Antalya
Day 05: Antalya
Today enjoy the city tour of Antalya including visit to the magnificent Kursunlu waterfalls.
The waterfall is on one of the tributaries of the Aksu River, where the tributary drops from Antalya's
plateau to the coastal plain. It is situated in the midst of a pine forest of exceptional beauty, and the environs provide a picnic and pleasure spot. Over night in Antalya
Day 06: Cappadocia
After breakfast at the hotel depart drive to Cappadocia via Konya. Visit the famous mouseleum of the sufi philosopher Mevlana. The Mevlana Museum (MevlanaMüzesi), also known as the Green Mausoleum or Green Dome, is the original lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, a mystical Sufi Muslim group. It containes the tomb and shrine of the Mevlana, or Rumi, which remains an important place of pilgrimage After visit, we continue our drive to Cappadocia. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia which is unique in the world and is a miraculous nature wonder is the common name of the field covered by the provinces of Aksaray, Nevsehir, Nigde, Kayseri and Kirsehir in the Central Anatolian region. Today evening enjoy a traditional Turkish night show. The Turkish Night Show highlights the dance traditions of various regions of Turkey, complete with traditional costumes and of course, exhilarating belly dancers. This lively performance is a great way to enjoy traditional Turkish music and dancing, Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 07: Cappadocia
Early morning enjoy a panoramic view of the Cappadocia region on a hot air balloon
Cappadocia is a landscape that you will have never witnessed before in your lifetime. This makes it one of the most popular spots in the world to go up in a Hot Air Balloon. As you take off for sunrise you will start to be hypnotised by the spectacular and surreal landscape that lies below you. You will gently drift over the Fairy Chimneys, through valleys scattered with Pigeon houses, over Orchards and Vineyards. The different colours of the diversified landscape will leave you breathless. It is an activity not to be missed After breakfast, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Evening enjoy a evening on Kizilirmak River in a jet boat / gondola ride Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 08: Istanbul
Today transfer to the airport to take your flight to Istanbul.
Istanbul - The Former capital of three successive empires, Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman. Istanbul today honors and preserves the legacy of the past while looking forward to a modern Future. Istanbul of the day conforms the definition of a great city, not only with her population and the area she covers but also with the variety of cultures and ways of living. This cultural structure which enables a good number of elements that contradict with each other and yet exist together even one in another, is the produce of an accumulation of about one thousand years. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 09: Istanbul
After breakfast, depart for a full-day sightseeing tour of Istanbul. You will begin the day with Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organised by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque- the only mosque with six minarets and its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, you will see the German Fountain. Visit Topkap? Museum is the big one...the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula.. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks.... Next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest is Church of Sergius and Bacchus today known as “Petit Hagia Sophia Mosque”. Overnight in Istanbul
Day 10: Istanbul
You will first visit the Spice Bazaar where your guide explains the miracle of the herbs and spices This is followed by the Bosphoruscruise.The boat goes by the shores of Bosphorus and you will see the views of Dolmabahce Palace, Leanders Tower, two suspension bridges, RumeliHisar? Fortress, and the beautiful mansions by the shores of Bosphorus
Rest of the day at leisure to enjoy this magnificent city Overnight in Istanbul?
Day 11: Istanbul
After breakfast Guests will proceed to Airport at scheduled group flight departure time and take a return flight to their home town.
Time to say good bye to all your new friends you have made and cherish your wonderful memories of your Holidays with “EZ Holidays” - Travel The world With Ease…!!!”