Turkey – Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Izmir – Troy – Canakkale

Tour Itinerary

DAY 1: HA NOI – ISTANBUL

Main activities: Setting off to explore the land where Asia meets Europe

• Meet guests in Ha Noi, check in for the flight to Istanbul and connect to Cappadocia.

• Overnight on the plane, preparing for the Turkey experience

DAY 2: ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA (Lunch, dinner)

Main activities: Exploring a fantasy world within the rock mountains

• Arrive at the airport – the group completes immigration procedures – a coach takes the group to lunch in Cappadocia
• After lunch, the group visits:
• Take photos of the rocky landscape at the Devrent Valley – an outstanding view
• Avanos ancient village, which still preserves two famous traditional crafts: carpet weaving and pottery.
• Guests have the chance to admire an exhibition of Turkish emeralds made by designer Marco Polo and a workshop making exquisite pottery.
• Visit and shop at the largest handmade carpet factory in Turkey.
• Dinner at a local restaurant. Overnight in Cappadocia.
• Guests may watch a belly dance show at leisure

DAY 3: CAPPADOCIA (Three meals)

Main activities: Experiencing Cappadocia from a unique perspective

Early in the morning, guests may register to watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon in Cappadocia – known as one of the best hot air ballooning destinations in the world (at own expense)

After breakfast, the coach and guide take the group sightseeing:

• Pigeon House – where many pigeons live and local people have carved houses deep into the cliffs as shelter and breeding places for the birds.
• Uchisar village, built on a hill, with houses, restaurants, hotels and shops… carved deep into the cliffs, forming a residential area unique in the world.
• Visit the underground city of Kaymakli – one of the 40 largest and deepest cities in the Cappadocia region, where a system of underground fortifications with houses, churches and food storage rooms hidden deep in the rock caves has been found.
• Dinner at a restaurant, free time to relax

DAY 4: CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE (Three meals)

Main activities: Following the Silk Road

After breakfast, the group checks out of the hotel and travels to the hot-spring city of Pamukkale

• Stop for photos at the traditional Caravanserai, which has a 700-year history (a rest stop on the legendary Silk Road).
• Next, the group departs for Konya – the ancient capital of Turkey in the 12th and 13th centuries.
• Visit the Mevlana Monastery with its conical blue dome, the symbol of Konya city. The Mevlana Monastery is also known as the mausoleum of the greatest sage of Turkey.
• The group continues to Pamukkale and checks in to the hotel.
• Dinner at a local restaurant. Check in and relax at the hotel in Pamukkale.

DAY 5: PAMUKKALE – IZMIR (Three meals)

• Breakfast at the hotel, then travel to visit the remains of the Sacred City of Hierapolis – a World Cultural Heritage Site (recognised by UNESCO in 1988).
• Visit and take photos at Pamukkale (Cotton Castle): a natural wonder with white limestone terraces and unique mineral hot springs.
• 11:30: The group has lunch, then travels to Izmir and visits outstanding cultural achievements:
• The ancient city of Ephesus is one of the most famous archaeological sites in Turkey, once an important commercial and cultural centre of the ancient world – visit the Temple of Artemis
• Free shopping at a Leather Shop – a high-quality leather production centre where guests can buy leather jackets, bags and shoes.
• Sirince village is a pretty small village in the hills of Izmir province, Turkey, about 8 km from the ancient city of Ephesus. It is very famous for its old-world beauty, traditional fruit wines and picturesque natural scenery.
• 19:00: Dinner at a restaurant, free time to relax at the hotel in Izmir.

DAY 6: IZMIR – CANAKKALE – TROY (Three meals)

Main activities: Journey to the legendary land

• Breakfast at the hotel. The group departs for Canakkale and visits:
• The Red Hall Basilica, or the "Red Basilica", is a prominent landmark in Turkey, located in the ancient city of Pergamon. This structure attracts visitors not only for its unique beauty but also for its rich history.
• The ancient city of Troy - admire one of the world's famous heritage sites – the Trojan Horse made famous by the epic poem the Iliad
• On the way, enjoy the beauty of the Aegean coast with olive trees grown on the island between Greece and Turkey – visit a shop showcasing olive products and learn about olive-based products, one of Turkey's signature agricultural specialities
• Dinner at a restaurant, free time to relax.

DAY 7: CANAKKALE – ISTANBUL (Three meals)

Main activities: Back to Istanbul – the cultural heart of Turkey

• Breakfast at the hotel. The group departs for Istanbul – the most famous city in Turkey, known as the cultural capital of Europe.
• On arrival, the group visits and takes photos of Dolmabahce Palace: photos of the exterior of this outstanding Ottoman architectural work on the Bosphorus Strait
• The group goes to the pier for a boat cruise on the Bosphorus Strait – enjoy the scenery on both banks, the Golden Horn harbour, Dolmabahce Palace and the famous Bosphorus Bridge linking the two continents of Asia and Europe.
• Istanbul's liveliest neighbourhood – Ortakoy – where visitors can experience the city's distinctive culture, cuisine and scenery. Taksim Square and Istiklal Street are the busiest hubs of modern Istanbul: ride the Istanbul E-Tramway
• Take photos of the Galata Bridge and Galata Tower
• Visit a shop selling traditional Turkish Delight sweets
• Dinner at a restaurant. Check in to the hotel and rest.

DAY 8: ISTANBUL - HA NOI (Breakfast, lunch)

Main activities: Exploring modern and traditional Istanbul

• 08:00: Breakfast and hotel check-out:
• The group visits the Grand Bazaar – with more than 4,000 shops in many sections, each specialising in one kind of goods such as leather clothing, gold and silver jewellery, tableware, carpets, souvenirs, etc.
• Blue Mosque – a prominent symbol of Istanbul with magnificent Ottoman architecture, famous for tens of thousands of exquisite blue Iznik tiles and its impressive sacred space.
• Sultanahmet Hippodrome of Constantinople – known for the Constantinople racecourse, also called the Hippodrome, the centre of social, sporting and entertainment life in Constantinople, capital of the Eastern Roman Empire
• Take photos of Hagia Sophia (Turkish: Ayasofya), a legendary architectural and religious monument in Istanbul, Turkey.
• Take photos at Topkapi Palace; free shopping at the Spice Market
• After lunch, the group leaves for Istanbul Airport to check in for the flight back to Noi Bai
• Expected Turkish Airlines flight: TK0252 IST 18:05 - HAN +1 day 07:05

DAY 9: HA NOI

Main activities: End of the journey

• 07:05 – The plane lands in Ha Noi, ending the program. See you again

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Notes:

• Distances and times for each day are for guests' reference via the Google Maps system. They may change according to actual traffic conditions.
• Guests who skip a shopping stop will pay USD 200 per stop
• Any service skipped or unused abroad is non-refundable because all services are prepaid. Under the program signed with the Turkish partner, guests travel with the tour for the whole itinerary. Guests who wish to separate from the group must notify in advance and pay an additional USD 250 per guest
• Groups with fewer than 15 guests will not depart. The company will notify guests one month in advance to move to another departure date; if guests cannot arrange another date, the company will refund the deposit.

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Pricing for Children

- Children under 2 years old: 30% of the adult tour price.
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 85% of the adult tour price (no private bed).
- Children from 2 to under 12 years old: 100% of the adult tour price (with private bed).
- Children 12 years old and over: 100% of the adult tour price.
- In case there is only 1 guest (adult) travelling with 1 child (under 12 years old), please pay 100% of the tour price to get a separate bed for the child and the 2 people will have a private room.

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- Within 1 day before departure: The cancellation fee is 100% of the tour price.

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