"Hi Nejo and Yusuf "
Wei Shen and I wish to thank both of you immensely for the very well-organised and wonderful trip you have planned for us in Turkey. Of special meaning to us is Canyon View Hotel in Cappadocia which is strategically located in the cave , offering a...
13 Day Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Blue Cruise By Plane and Bus
Day 1: Istanbul Upon Arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted at the gate and transfered to your hotel. You will start out with a brief instruction and have the rest of the day to see Istanbul on your own.
Day 2: Bosphorus cruise you will be picked up from the hotel and begin with a half day tour of Spice Bazaar, Rustempasa mosque and Bosphorus cruise, end of the tour transfer back to hotel or Sultanahmet area. Free afternoon and overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)
Day 3: Istanbul to Cappadocia Transfer to airport in the morning and take a flight to Nevsehir or Kayseri airport in Cappadocia. After arrival pick up from airport and transfer to hotel, free time and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 4: Northern Cappadocia tour At 09:30 am, for a full days tour of Northern Cappadocia to visit the Goreme open air museum, Devrent, Avanos , Pasabag and Cavusin Village. After the tour you will have the rest of the evening free. (Breakfast&Lunch)
Day 5: Southern Cappadocia tour 09:30 am pick up from the hotel and full days tour of Southern Cappadocia. We will visit Piegon valley, Underground city (Kaymakli or Derinkuyu) and walking Rose Valley to explore Cappadocia and nature. End of the tour back to hotel and take your luggage for transfer to bus station, and take an overnight bus to Pamukkale. (Breakfast&Lunch)
Day 6: Pamukkale tour After arrive in Pamukkale you will be picked up for a full days tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale which means cotton castle, has been formed over time by the natural hot springs, rich in calcium and carbonate, that flow down the slope. We will also visit the ancient Roman Health Spa of Hierapolis, made most famous for it is thermal springs, theatre, Agora and the Necropolis. End of the tour transfer to hotel and overnight in Pamukkale(Lunch&Dinner)
Day 7: Pamukkale to Fethiye Pick you up from hotel and transfer to bus station, take a bus to Fethiye (5 hours) Arrive in Fethiye and transfer to hotel. Free time and overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast)
Day 8: Blue Cruise Transfer to harbor in Fethiye and We leave around noon to Samanlik Bay for where you will have a chance to swim and have lunch on the boat. Butterfly Valley is the next stop, here you will have a chance to swim and visit this natural prereserve, hosting more than a 130 differnt kind of different Butterflies and Moths. Afterwards we will cruise to Oludeniz, sea conditions permitting. We will end the day, at St-Nicholas Island, where you can see the Byzantine ruins, swim, and we will have dinner on the boat. (Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner)
Day 9: Blue Cruise We will depart for the Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast and a chance to do some swimming. Then on to Kas, where we stop in the harbour and have lunch, than you can visit this charming fishing village of ancient Antiphellos. Only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are all that remain, but the charm of the town is still felt, even to this day. In a bay near Kekova we will stop for some swimming and have dinner. (Breakfast&Lunch&Dinner)
Day 10: Blue Cruise After breakfast, we will sail to the Sunken City of Kekova. Simena is a Turkish fishing village with no car access and a Byzantine/Ottoman Castle. In Gokkaya Bay, water activities are available. At the end of the day, we will have dinner, after that you can relax in this pirates haven, or party all night at the Smugglers Inn. (B&L&D)
Day 11: Blue Cruise After breakfast, we will get to explore the Pirates Cave before cruising to Andriace harbour and have lunch. You will be go by bus to the archaeological site of Myra, and then to Demre to see the St-Nicholas Church. Bus transfer to Antalya and when you arrive in bus station of Antalya, make your own way to airport. Take a flight to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to hotel, overnight in Istanbul. (B&L&D)
Day 12: Istanbul The day is yours to explore Istanbul on your own or best time for shopping before you leave Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)
Day 13: Istanbul Transfer to airport according your flight time.