Day 01 Friday or Sunday Istanbul (-)
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Early check-in is not guaranteed. At noon depart for Egyptian Spice Market which is filled with the fragrances of the exotic East since the 1660s. Spices, dried fruits, nuts and seeds, lokum (Turkish Delight) and other edibles fill most of the shops in Istanbul's Misir Carsisi, along with jewelry and souvenirs. Later embark on the Bosphorus Cruise, through the magnificient waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 02 Saturday or Monday Istanbul (B,L)
Full day Istanbul sightseeing including Topkapi Palace, Imperial residence of Ottoman Sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, calligraphy section etc...Treasury and Harem sections are not included in the program and are due to extra entry , Blue Mosque, facing Hagia Sophia, famous with its blue Iznik tiles and unique with 6 minarets, built in the name of Sultan Ahmet, Hippodrome, center of sportive (chariot races, athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, German Fountain of Wilhelm II are the monuments decorating Hippodrome.,St Sophia, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian, and Grand Bazaar, the most attractive shopping center and biggest "souk" in the world with nearly 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs., with lunch.
Accommodation at the hotel.

Day 03 Sunday or Tuesday Istanbul / Ankara / Cappadocia (B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to the airport for early flight to Ankara. The capital of Turkey and one of the fastest growing cities in the world with a history that can be dated back 3000 years. Upon arrival visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum, which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating back to 6500 BC. Then visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. After lunch at a local restaurant in Ankara, destination is the mysterious Cappadocia. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 04 Monday or Wednesday Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Sightseeing in this unique corner of the world. Visit to Pasabag Valley and the natural citadel of Uchisar, followed by Goreme Open-Air Museum, which is full of pink, rose and white tapering columns. These tall free standing cones of stone curve and twist as if pulled from earth like taffy. Others are tall like fairy chimneys. The caves were settled in the 4th century as monasteries. Visit some caves on the cliffs to see Byzantine frescoes decorating early Christian churches Kaymakli Underground City; carved out of rock and completely self contained. More than 200 people lived on each of seven floors with the last one 250 feet underground. It is connected to Derinkuyu Underground city by six miles of tunnel. Lunch at a typical restaurant of the region and visit Avanos Village. Time for shopping. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 05 Tuesday or Thursday Cappadocia / Konya / Pamukkale (B,L,D)
After breakfast transfer to Konya. On the way to Konya, visit 13th century Selcuk caravanserai "Sultanhan". Visit the tomb of Mevlana, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes''. After lunch continue to Pamukkale, the cotton fortress, which rises above the fertile Menderes Valley. Hot mineral waters burst from the earth and cascade over steep cliffs forming pools, channels and stalactites. The therapeutic waters here were known to founders of the cure city of Hierapolis in 190 BC. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 06 Wednesday or Friday Pamukkale / Kusadasi (B,L,D)
Aftre breakfast stroll through the ruins of ancient Hierapolis, the Roman city, and transfer to Kusadası. En route lunch at a local restaurant and visit Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to the goddess of love, Aphrodite. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 07 Thursday or Saturday Kusadasi / Izmir (B,L,D)
After breakfast visit the ruins of Ephesus, which played a major role in the development of architecture, religions, governmental and economic systems and arts. The temple of Artemis was one of the Seven Wonders of ancient world and centre of pagan religion for 15 centuries. Here Marc Anthony and Cleopatra once rode in procession, St. Paul preached in the Great Theatre and in a little house outside the city the Virgin Mary spent her last days. Transfer to Izmir. Dinner and accommodation at hotel.

Day 08 Friday or Sunday Izmir / Istanbul / India (B)
After breakfast free till transfer to airport to catch the flight to India via Istanbul.

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The Hotels
Istanbul Lion Hotel www.lionhotel.net or similar
Cappadocia Perissia Hotel www.perissia.com.tr or similar
Pamukkale Lycus River www.lycusriver.com or similar
Kusadasi Pine Bay Marina www.pinebay.com or similar
Izmir Aksan Hotel www.aksanotel.com.tr or similar

Inclusions
*** 7 nights accommodation at the mentioned hotels
*** 7 breakfasts
*** 5 dinners
*** 6 lunches
*** Return airport transfers on SIC basis
*** SIC basis tours throughout as per itinerary
*** Entrances
*** Tips and porterages at hotels and restaurants

Exclusions
*** Flights
*** Drinks at meals
*** Personal expenses such as phonecalls, minibar, laundry etc.
*** Tips to driver and the guide

Important notes
*** The rates may vary during the International events such as Formula 1, congresses etc
*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday
*** Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Spice Bazaar are closed on Sunday
*** St Sophia is closed on Monday
*** Veg and Non Veg clients will be accommodated at meals during full day tours
*** The domestic flights suggested :
Istanbul - Ankara at 08:00 / 09:00