Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend

the rest of the day at your own leisure .

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace , St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the

Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul. Optional dinner

with a Turkish show is avaliable tonight.(B)

After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its

Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey.

We then depart for Cappadocia . After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake , wewill arrive in

Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (BD)

Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in

Cappadocia including visits to the Kaymakli Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme

and natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand

the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets ,Turkish tiles, onyx and

potteries.Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (BD)

Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece

Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we

continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)

After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the

lime cascade.Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ‘one of the

seven wonders of the ancient world’ then continue to Kusadasi for overnight stay. (BD)

Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and

temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House. In the afternoon, experience and

participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leatherproducts manufactured in

Turkey. Overnight stay in Kusadasi. (BD)

Early departure for Bergama to visit the Acropol with its well preserved remains before

continuing to Troy ; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for

an overnight stay. (B,D)

After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove ,

Nek , Conk Bair , Lone Pine and 57.th regiment memorial as well as the war museum. Arrival

in Istanbul and overnight. (B)

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Thessaloniki. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel.

Free day. Overnight in Thessaloniki. (B)

After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Athens. Upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. Balance of the day at leisure. (B)

Day 13 Wed.: ATHENS GUIDED CITY TOUR
Morning sightseeing tour of Athens. The striking contrast between breathtaking monuments of a glorious past and modern elegant structures is what you will enjoy during your tour of Athens. Visit the Acropolis,the crowning beauty and glory of Ancient Athens, with its many monuments atop its rocky base, including the awesome Parthenon, the Propylea, the temple of Athena Nike and the Erechtheion, with its Porch of Maidens. Drive to the Roman Temple of Olympic Zeus, the Panathinaikon Stadium(site of the first modern Olympic Games in 1896), the Tomb of the unknown Soldier in front of the Parliament House on Constitution Square. See views of government buildings and elegant structures of the 19th century. Drive along Panepistimiou Avenue and view the Catholic Cathedral, the Academy, University, National Library. In contrast, conclude your tour with a visit to the new Acropolis museum (closed on Monday’s), a marvel of architecture with a full exhibition of the glory of Ancient Athens. Afternoon at leisure.