| Day 1 |
Transfer from the airport to your hotel Sultanahmet. The remainder of the day is yours free to explore. Overnight in Istanbul.
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| Day 2 |
Tour the St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Underground Cistern and the Hippodrome. Welcome dinner!
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| Day 3 |
Depart for Cappadocia, visit to Ancient Civilisation's Museums in Ankara. Overnight in Cappadocia |
| Day 4 |
After breakfast first stop is Esentepe,
followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Rose Valley to Cavusin,
where we stop for lunch and learn about hand-made potteries. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys,
followed by Devrent Valley and Urgup Vinery to taste the delicious vines of Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia. Lunch and Dinner.
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| Day 5 |
We depart our hotel and head to Pigeon Valley, followed by Ihlara Valley for a light trek.
After visiting the small villages of Selimiye and Yaprakhisar. After lunch, we head to Derinkuyu
Underground City, the biggest in the region. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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| Day 6 |
Interesting drive today as we pass by Tekir plateau, Karatay Caravensarai and Kahraman Maras
before arriving in Kahta. Overnight in Kahta.
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| Day 7 |
Arrive at Mt. Nemrut before dawn and ascend the mountain for 15 minutes
to watch the magical sunrise over the plateau, and visit the massive ancient rock statues.
Return to Kahta and tour the Ancient city. Head south to Harran for a tour of this fascinating
400 year old town, including the mudbrick beehive houses. Overnight in Sanliurfa. Dinner
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| Day 8 |
After breakfast, we head to Birecik to see the famous Bald Ibis birds,
then return to Cappadocia via Gaziantep. Overnight in Cappadocia. |
| Day 9 |
Arrival to Corum and trip to Alacahoyuk, one of the most important sites of
the Hittite civilization. Later, we also stop
by Hattusas, the capital city of Hittites, have a chance to
see the exposition of remainders in an open-air museum. Overnight in Corum.
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| Day 10 |
Departure after breakfast and drive to Sinop, the northermost point of
Turkey. Lunch in Gerze, a small village not faraway from Sinop. First place to visit is Hamsaroz and Akliman
coves. After having a short break over there,
we go to the city center in order to see Sinop Castle, famous Sinop Prison and the ancient walls. Overnight in Sinop
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| Day 11 |
Departure for Kastamonu by passing through
Dranaz passageway. Places to be visited in Kastamonu are Nasrullah Square, hand-made art bazaar,
Serife Baci Monument and old goverment house.
We then drive to Safranbolu by passing Hidirlik Hill. Overnight Safranbolu
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| Day 12 |
After breakfast, we walk around to see Cinci Inn, Koprulu Mosque, Koprulu Mehmet Pasa Mosque,
Bartin Houses examples of traditional Turkish architecture. Check out from
the hotel in the late afternoon and drive straight to Amasra. Overnight in Amasra
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| Day 13 |
After breakfast, we start our trip by visiting Kusakayasi
and have a short photo break at Bakacak Hill. Later we visit Kale and Kilise small mosques and Amasra Castle.
Then drive to Akcakoca. Akcakoca right on the Black Sea is famous for its delicious fish meals and special salads.
Overnight in Akcakoca.
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| Day 14 |
After breakfast, walk around to see Ceneviz Castle, historical streets and houses of Akcakoca. After lunch,
drive back to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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| Day 15 |
After breakfast we say farewell to each other.
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