9 days / 8 nights

Carian Express Tour

Inclusions

meals

accomodation

activities

transfer

sightseeing

Themes

Honeymoon

Adventure

Family

Summer

Snapshot

Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site Göreme Open Air museum Istanbul - Blue Mosque Istanbul - Hippodrome Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum Istanbul - Topkapi Palace Konya - Mevlana Museum Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site Pamukkale - Hierapolis Sirince - Village Site of the Temple of Artemis Sultanhani Caravansary

Inclusions

Outbound Transfer - Istanbul New Istanbul Airport (IST) Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW) Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle Tips except driver and guide Entrance fees

8 nights - accommodation.

- 1 night4 starBodrumMarina Vista - Bodrum

- 2 nightsBoutiqueKuşadasıIlayda Avantgarde Hotel

- 1 night4 starPamukkaleColossae Thermal Hotel

- 2 nightsBoutiqueCappadociaElevres Stone House Hote

- 2 nights4 starIstanbulPort Bosphorus Hotel

8 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners

Exclusions

Suggested optional activities Tips - driver and guide Compulsory Travel Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1

Monday Bodrum

Make your way to your hotel, check in and enjoy the rest of the day free. Overnight Bodrum

Day 2

Tuesday Bodrum, Kusadasi

After breakfast and checking out of your hotel we will transfer you to Kusadasi. Overnight Kuşadası

Day 3

Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Overnight Kuşadası

Day 4

Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. Overnight Pamukkale

Day 5

Friday Silk Road, Konya

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening! Overnight Cappadocia

Day 6

Saturday Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia

Day 7

Sunday Ankara

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.Overnight Istanbul

Day 8

Monday Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorous cruise'. Overnight Istanbul

Day 9

Tuesday Istanbul

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.

Accomodations

1 STAR

Colossae Thermal Hotel, Elevres Stone House Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Marina Vista Bodrum or similar

4 STAR

Port Bosphorus Hotel or similar

Policies

Please Note: 1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. 2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested. 3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves. 4. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.