Discover The Wonders / 14 nights - 15 days

Day 1 - Istanbul
Meet and greet on arrival. Transfer to the hotel.

Day 2 - Istanbul
Discover the sights of the city's glamorous past : Topkapi Palace - the centuries old residence of the mighty Ottomans, houses of the imperial treasury, holy relics, kitchen utensils and royal garments. The church of St.Sophia - a dedication to Christianity is one of the largest heavenly constructions with its striking mosaics and frescoes. The Blue Mosque - daylight penetrating through stained-glass windows on the traditional blue tiles with various natural patterns creates a harmony of color and soothing sense of inner peace. (B/L/D)

Day 3 - Ankara
Leave for the capital Ankara, ancient Agora. Drive through the green and purple mountains and enjoy picturesque hinterland. (B/L/D)

Day 4 - Cappadocia
Stroll around the galleries of the museum of Anatolian Civilizations as its name implies, home to a rich collection of findings from the various civilizations of Anatolia. The Mausoleum of Ataturk - founder of the modern republic of Turkey and a national hero. Head for Cappadocia, an amazingly unüque world created by both nature and man. Call on the Agzikarahan, a Selcuk Caravanserai dating back to the 13th century, located on the fabled Silk Road. Enjoy pleasent drive through the distinctive panorama of the region. (B/L/D)

 Day 5 - Cappadocia
Insight into magical Cappadocia... Pigeon Valley provides a lovely experience of the region's fantasy landscape. Uchisar a natural fortress carved out of rock looks onto to the amazing lunar shapes of the "fairy chimenys". Goreme Open Air Museum an incomparable monastic dataing back to period after the iconoclastic controversy in the 11th century. Cavusin a lovely village with beautiful church that is thought to have been a center of pilgrimage and an important religious center for the whole region. Avanos located by the banks of Turkey's longest river, the Red River, which gave birth to a long tradition of earthern pottery surviving till today. (B/L/D)

Day 6 - Konya
Visit Kaymakli Undeground City, an ancient enclave carved out by the early Christians hiding from the persecutors. Head for Konya, the capital of the Selcuk Empire. Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana - the Sufic mystic poet and founder of the famous Whirling Dervish sect. Karatay Theological School both the construction and exquisite ceramics are of interest in this 13th century Selcuk monument. (B/L/D)

Day 7 - Antalya
Experience an enjoyable derive through pleasent lakes and mountains. Stop by the Lake Egirdir for lunch. (B/L/D)

Day 8 - Antalya
A full day is dedicated to discovering the important highlights of ancient Pamphylia "the land of tribes". Perge founded around 1000 BC, was one of the great Pamphylian trading cities. Visiting the theatre, stadium, Hellenistic Gate, Colonnaded Street, Acropolis, Byzantine Basilica, Agora and the Roman baths. Aspendos built in the second century, is the best preserved monument in Asia Minor and is still used for the staging of events today. Manavgat Waterfall - a scenic corner of the region. Take a rest, drink Turkish coffee or tea while viewing the waters of the river. (B/L/D)

Day 9 - Pamukkale
Leave from Pamukkale "Cotton Castle" with a memorable drive through the Taurus Mountains viewing sights of nomadic tribes and impressive scenery on the way. Following arrival, visit the remains of the ancient Hierapolis named after the goddess Hiera, with its Theatre, its Temple of Apollo and the Necropolis. Stroll around the fascinating wonders of nature, the "Cotton Castle", an impressive geological formation with calcareous terraces, deposited by the flow of a natural, hot mineral spring over the years. (B/L/D)

Day 10 - Kusadasi
Set out for the ancient city of Aphrodisias dedicated to the goddess of sensual love and exquisite feminity. Visit the Theatre, Odeon, Temple of Aphrodite, Agora, Baths of Hadrian. In the afternoon, drive to the heart of Ionian civilization, Ephessus, the largest and best preserved ancient city of the Mediterranean. Visit the Library of Celcus, Temple of Hadrian, Odeon, Baths of Scholastica and Tehatre. Later visit the Basilica of St.John who wrote his Gospel here and gave a sermon to the pagan Ephesians. Continue the tour by visiting the House of Virgin Mary. (B/L/D)

Day 11 - Kusadasi
Optional boat ride across the Aegean to the Greek Island of Samos, Overnight in Kusadasi. (B/D)

Day 12 - Canakkale
Head for Canakkale, situated on the shores of the Dardanelles, famous throughout history. On the way, visit the ancient site Pergamon, one of the brilliant cultural centers during the Hellenistic period with its fabled library, architectural and sculptural works. Visit the Acropolis with its Temple of Athena, Altar of Zeus, Temple of Dionysos, Library, Agora, Theatre and Roman Baths. Later visit the Asclepium ancient medical center, devoted to Asclepios, son of Apollo and the god of healing. (B/L/D)

Day 13 - Istanbul
Before heading for Istanbul, visit the ancient Troy highlighted in Homer's Iliad. Visit the ruins of the site and a replica of the Trojan Horse. Leave for Istanbul by crossing the famous strait, the Dardanelles, drive through Thrace. (B/L/D)

Day 14 - Istanbul
Begin the day by visiting the exotic Spice Bazaar and continue for an unforgettable boat trip along the Bosphorus viewing the natural beauties, old traditional wooden mansions and modern buildings while having your tea or coffee on board. The tour will continue by visiting The Inderground Cistern - this water reservoir supported by hundreds of marble columns built in the forth century is one of the greatest remmants of the Byzantine period. (B/L/D)

Day 15 - Departure
return transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for homebound flight. (B)