Heart-warming 8 Days 7 Nights Pamukkale Trip Package

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Welcome to Antalya - a Turkish resort city with a yacht - filled Old Harbor and beaches flanked by large hotels. It’s a gateway to Turkey’s southern Mediterranean region, known as the Turquoise Coast for its blue waters. On arrival, you will be met by your Tour Manager / Local Representative outside the customs area, who will welcome you and take you to your hotel (Check-in time is after 3.00 pm)

Grida City 3

Today, on a guided tour, we see Hadrian’s gate and the clock tower at Kalekapisi. Hadrian’s Gate or Uckapilar is a triumphal arch located in Antalya, Turkey, which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian, who visited the city in the year 130. It is the only remaining entrance gate in the walls that surround the city and harbor. Later on your guided tour you will see Excellent views of Mediterranean coast and mountains also explore the narrow winding streets of historic old Antalya. You can also shop souvenirs. Later evening is free to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Antalya.

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Today drive to Pamukkale, on arrival proceed on our guided tour of Pamukkale meaning ‘Cotton Castle’ in Turkish - a natural site that has hot springs and terraces. These terraces of carbonate minerals are made of travertine, a sedimentary rock deposited by water from the hot springs. Later drive to Hierapolis Ancient Site, Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. Later the Evening is free for you to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Pamukkale.

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Today, we drive to Kusadasi, on arrival proceed to a guided tour, where you visit the ancient city of Ephesus. See the Fountain of Trajan, the five terraces of apartment houses, the stream baths of Scholastic, the temple of Hadrian and impressive library of Ephesus. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats. Also visit the Temple of Artemis (Diana) and Polio fountain. Later drive to Izmir. Overnight in Izmir

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Today we check out drive to Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey and the country’s economic, cultural and historic center. Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. Overnight in Istanbul

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Today, we take you on a guided city tour of Istanbul. We drive to the old city and visit the Sultan Ahmet Mosque, popularly known as ‘Blue Mosque’. Later, we visit Hagia Sophia. This Church turned Mosque turned Museum will take your breath away with sheer architectural size of its interior, its magnificent dome, frescoes and mosaic portraits. We then visit the Museum of Topkapi Palace, where you will be amazed by the dazzling displays of the treasures of the Ottoman Sultans. Next, we take you to the Grand Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with 61 covered streets and over 3,000 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Overnight in Istanbul

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Today, we take a cruise along the shores of the legendary Bosphorus, the winding strait separating Europe and Asia. The Bosphorus coastline is a delightful mixture of the past and the present where one can enjoy the grand splendour and quaint beauty of the ancient wooden Mansions, palaces of marble, fortresses and small Fishing villages. After the Cruise, visit the Spice Market a thrilling riot of colours, sounds and the rich smells of exotic spices. Overnight in Istanbul.

Today, we check out and drive to the airport for your flight back home. It’s time to say goodbye to all the new friends you have made. We hope you take back many happy memories of your holiday. If you could spare a few minutes, please write and tell us how you enjoyed your holiday and give us your suggestions.