The Istanbul city tour will start at the Old City after the delicious breakfast. Hippodrome is the main rota that was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985 and the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. Around Sultanahmet, The German Fountain -which was gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898-, the Obelisk of Theodosius – nearly 3,500 years old, was brought to the Hippodrome by Theodosius from the Temple of Karnak about in 390- can be seen. Serpent Column -considered that it was at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi before- and the Column of Constantine that was brought from Apollon temple in Rome are other highlighted sites of the tour.

The next stop is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Its breathtaking design is the synthesis of 200-year-old of Ottoman mosque architecture with Byzantine church architecture. The mosque is reflecting majesty and grandeur concepts through its architectural features and its green, white Iznik tiles are fascinating with the blue ornaments of the dome.

Hagia Sophia Mosque which is referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World” is another amazing site that is more than 1,500 years old. The light creates a fascinating atmosphere while flowing inside from the dome windows, combining a colorful, mystic view when it reaches the mosaics on the wall. The lunch break will be around at 13:00 before shopping in Asıl Efendi where all kinds of authentic gifts can be found such as Turkish tastes, Turkish coffee, exotic spices, herbs, and handicrafts. The tour ends with a hotel transfer.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to religious places such as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Optional Istanbul Dinner Cruise On The Bosphorus:  

Between 19:30 to 23:30, Optional Dinner Cruise Tour will be held on Bosphorus’s calm waters. Dinner, unlimited local drinks (alcoholic, non-alcoholic & soft), belly dance shows, Turkish folklore shows, DJ performances, and great entertainment are all in for an unforgettable night. It will end at about 00:00 then hotel transportation. Overnight in Istanbul.  

Early in the morning around 6:00, 6:30 the tour will move to Gallipoli. With breaks, the tour will arrive there at about noon. We will take a one-hour lunch break in one of the best restaurants in Eceabat and move to the Gallipoli tour that will last for 2 hours. Those who do not want to join this optional Gallipoli Tour can stay at the restaurant or explore Eceabat. Kabatepe Museum is the first place that will be visited which has a rich weapon, photograph, and garment collection that was used by soldiers during Gallipoli Campagne.

Ari Burnu Cemetery will be next which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WW1 in Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair are on the list where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories you may feel the cruelty of the war again. Overnight in Canakkale, Güzelyalı Region. 

At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, Troy will be seen on the horizon. The well-known archeological and mythological site is the scene of the Trojan war and the endless love of Helen and Paris. Those who do not want to join this optional Troy tour which will last about an hour may spend their time in the restaurant. The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. In the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon temples and library that was the riches of its time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius give all parchments of this library to Cleopatra as a gift? Again guests who do not want to join this optional Pergamon tour may spend time around. You will learn more on the tour. There will be 30 minutes shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewelry, stones and silver goods. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

Today’s Ephesus and Sirince Tours are included in the program of all our guests participating in the Road Trip. We pick you up from your hotel between 8:30 and 9:00 in the morning, and we will pick up our guests who have not booked their hotel through our system, from the hotel where our vehicle is staying at 8:30. And then we will be on Ephesus & Srirince Road Trip. Our itinerary for the day: Fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; the carpet-weaving before the visit of another very special Turkish Village;

Sirince. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white colours. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid from nagging and bullying that may be occurred in some markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. We will come to Kusadasi after our tour ends at about 17:30. We will drop off our guests who have bought a hotel through our system to their hotel, and our guests who have not purchased a hotel through our system will drop off at the hotel where our vehicle is staying, and they will make their own transfers. They can get help from our teammates for hotel transfer. Overnight in Kusadasi.  

We will depart for the Pamukkale Road Trip according to the region of the hotels you have stayed at between 8:00 and 8:30 in the morning. Our guests who do not buy a hotel through our system will be able to join our tour by coming to the hotel where our vehicle is parked at 8:00. Our guests who do not want to continue their PAMUKKALE Tour and bought their hotel through our system will be dropped at their hotel, so they can rest. We will leave our guests who do not buy a hotel from our system to the hotel where our vehicle will stay during the night, and from there they can go to the hotel they have chosen. Places we will visit on our Optional Pamukkale Tour: Afterwards, we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. After a wonderful Pamukkale Tour, we will return to the hotel, we will drop off our guests to their hotels who have booked with us, and we will drop our guests who did not book their hotel by our system, to the hotel where our vehicle will be parked. From there they can go the hotel they have chosen. Overnight in Pamukkale.

OPTIONAL PAMUKKALE TANDEM PARAGLIDING:

After Pamukkale Trip, we recommend you to Optional the Pamukkale Paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale Tour unforgettable by participating in Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding Tour. Enjoy a flight over the stunning White Mountain in Pamukkale and observe spectacular views over this unique area's attractions. Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale is an ideal alternative experience for those who wish to feel some excited moments. It can also be the perfect way to explore the attractions from above and appreciate the beauty of the natural scenery. This tour will end approximately 17.30 and then you will be back to your hotel. We will stay in the thermal hotel, which has the most beautiful natural hot water of Pamukkale, and you can enjoy the hot thermal pool in the hotel.

OPTIONAL PAMUKKALE HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR:

As an option, the next day, we will have the opportunity to take a Hot Air Balloon Flight over Pamukkale's unique white travertines early in the morning, if you want to experience this perfect and unique hot air balloon trip, please make your reservation before you go to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Today, we will transfer you to Denizli Airport for a domestic Istanbul flight. This domestic flight is optional and we can give you the best available options according to your International Departure flight with the best prices. We hope that your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Until we meet on another exceptional travel hope the best for you. Thanks for traveling with TravelShop Booking.

Please Note: Among the travel, the guests who did not book their hotel through us will join and be dropped at the point where the vehicle is parked. They may get help from teammates for their hotel transportation.