Turkish pearls 10D/9N

• Prices per passenger according to the SELECTED accommodation.
• Reservations must include each passenger's full name, nationality, passport number, age and date of birth.
• If the hotels suggested / listed for this program are not available at the time of confirmation, My Destinations EC will offer new hotel alternatives with revised prices.
• Black Out: Rates not valid for special dates including dates between December 24, 2023 to January 02, 2024.
• Accommodation: Check in from 15h00 and check out at 12h00 noon (SUBJECT TO CHANGE).
• Children policy: Consult at the time of booking.
• (*) City tax rate varies as follows: For 3* hotels USD 0.50, for 4* hotels USD 1 and 5* hotels USD 1.5. SUBJECT TO
• CHANGE (PAYMENT ON ARRIVAL)
• PRICES SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE, PLEASE CONSULT TO BOOK.

1 Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival and assistance. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.

2 Istanbul
Breakfast at hotel.Free day.Overnight at hotel.
1 OPTIONAL FD CITY TOUR (YOU CAN ONLY CHOOSE AN OPTIONAL CITY TOUR IN ISTANBUL OR FULL DAY BOSPHORUS, IN THE CASE OF REQUESTING THE TWO EXCURSIONS THE NET SUPPLEMENT USD 99 PER PASSENGER).
Imperial City Tour (Full Day with lunch) Full day city tour. In the morning we will visit the Hagia Sophia, one of the most significant sites of Istanbul, beautiful architectural marvel that we offer to the visitor; also considered as one of the largest and most imposing churches in the world. Next, visit Topkapi Palace, where the sultans lived between 1478 and 1856. Topkapi is not a single structure, but an organic monumental complex consisting of various kiosks, gardens and repaired areas located in the neighborhood or old town at the entrance of the Golden Horn. We continue to the Blue Mosque, admired by its six high minarets, terraces and domes that rise in the center of the building; you will see that the architect certainly achieved his goal; perfection with this impressive work. In the afternoon Roman Hippodrome, (Seventh Severus period) ... space where chariot races and circuses took place, which served as entertainment for the inhabitants of Constantinople for over a thousand years. We will end the day in the Grand Bazaar. At the end of the day transfer to the hotel.
Meals: Breakfast.

3. Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Overnight at the hotel.

2. OPTIONAL FD BOSPHORUS (Full Day with lunch) (ONLY OPTIONAL CITY TOUR IN ISTANBUL OR FULL DAY BOSPHORUS CAN BE CHOSEN, IN THE CASE OF REQUESTING BOTH EXCURSIONS THE NET SUPPLEMENT USD 99 PER PASSENGER).
Full day excursion to the Bosphorus. In the morning we will make a preliminary visit to the Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar built in the 17th century and located in the old neighborhood of Eminönü in Istanbul. We continue to take the boat for the tour of the Bosphorus (regular boat) along the Sea of Marmara along both sides of the city: Asian and European. During this tour you will see monuments such as: Dolmabahce Palace, Çiragan, Rumeli Hisarı Fortress, among others... We continue with a visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, built in white marble by Sultan Abdulaziz in the 19th century; it served as a summer residence for later sultans and a guest house for foreign dignitaries. Ascent to Çamlica Hill, known as the Hill of Lovers, which offers a majestic panoramic view of the Bosphorus and Istanbul. Transfer to the hotel and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast.

4. Istanbul - Ankara - Capadocıa (700 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. At the appointed time departure by bus to Ankara, capital of the Turkish Republic. We pass through the mountains of Bolu. We will visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of the Turkish Republic. Departure to Cappadocia, a historical region of Anatolia, which is characterized by a unique geological formation in the world. Passing through the Salt Lake, we arrive at our hotel, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

5. Capadocıa
OPTION OF BALLOON EXCURSION (ASK FOR PRICE). After breakfast we leave for the full day excursion. We visit the Open Air Museum of Göreme where we will contemplate some churches carved in rock, which has interior frescoes. We will continue with the visit of Uçhisar troglodyte village. We continue to the Valley of the Dovecotes. We will admire the Pasabag Valley (Valley of the Monks) which is also known for its mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys. We will continue to the potters' village of Avanos. In the afternoon we will visit a subway city Serhatlı (or Özkonak) , which is several levels deep, was used by early Christians as a shelter against enemies during the 6th and 7th centuries. Finally, visit a carpet workshop to see how Turkish carpets are woven, and an onyx and jewelry workshop. Return to the hotel, dinner and overnight. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.

6. Capadocıa - Pamukkale (650 Km)
Breakfast and departure to Aksaray. We continue on the silk road and visit the Caravansarai of Sultanhan, an inn where the camel caravans stopped. Arrival in Pamukkale. Transfer to our hotel for dinner and overnight.

7. Pamukkale - Kusadası O Esmırna (190 Km)
Breakfast.Visit Pamukkale, which means "cotton castle" in Turkish for its white waterfalls. The natural travertine pools are formations caused by hot springs. Continue with the visit of the ancient city of Hierapolis which was a city of Phrygia and became the episcopal center during the Byzantine period. We continue to Kusadasi. En route we visit the House of the Virgin Mary (Mother of Jesus), where she spent her last years. On the way we will attend a fashion show presenting the beautiful leather products. Departure to Ephesus, visit the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor, which during the 1st and 2nd centuries had a population of 250,000 inhabitants. We will visit the Hadrian Temple, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, a theater that had a capacity for 24,500 spectators. Transfer to the hotel, dinner and overnight.
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

8. Kusadası O Esmırna
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day with possibility to sign up for an optional excursion.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner

OPTION 1 : "GREEK ISLAND OF CHIOS" (ASK FOR PRICE).
After breakfast at the hotel, we propose an optional excursion to the Greek island of Chios; Homer's island, the fifth largest island in the Aegean Sea. Transfer from the hotel to Çesme port. After immigration clearance, we depart to Chios Island. Arrival in 30 minutes and entry to the territory of Greece; we have free time to walk in the port until 11:00 am, start of guided tour. Arrival to the village famous for the production of Masc, the only place in the world where this tree grows, it is a special vegetable resin of the island. We will continue to Kambos, the most noble and distinguished area of the island, where we will see some stone houses of Genoa, large mansions and citrus farms, then we go to the village of Armolia, there we will see masc trees and visit the pottery workshops. We continue our excursion to the village of Mesta, where we will have the opportunity to walk through the labyrinthine streets from Byzantine times; also visit Megalos Taksiarhis.  Free time to get to know, taste the delights of the local culinary art. Drive south to the village of Pyrgi, famous for the black and white decorated houses; visit the church of the Holy Apostle from Byzantine times.Our last stop is at the black volcanic beach Mavra Volia in Emporios.End of the excursion and time to taste the delicious meals of Greece in the different restaurants of the area.Arrival and transfer to the hotel.
For the winter season only 2 optional are operated; PRIENENEN DİDİMA AND MİLETO.

OPTION 2 ISLANDS - PRIENE - MILETO - DIDYMA (Full day with lunch) (PRICE ON REQUEST).
Breakfast at the hotel. The three villages of Priene, Miletus and Didyma are part of ancient Ionia, the homeland of several of the most important artistic and logical minds of the ancient world; each has haunting remains. All are within 40 km (25 miles) of each other. Priene Miletus Didyma Tour from Kusadasi. Depart for Priene, the first planned grid-system city of the ancient world, which is built on the side of a hill. Visit the theater, the temple of Athena, the Bouleterium, the Agora and the Altar of Zeus and Cybele. We continue to Miletus, the home of Thales, a pre-Socratic Greek philosopher known for his innovative use of geometry. We then visit the Delphinium, the Nymphanion, the Theater and the Baths of Faustina. We then rest and enjoy lunch in a restaurant before continuing to Didyma, where we will visit the Temple of Apollo and its gigantic columns, which is the largest Oracle center in ancient Turkey.

***Note: From April onwards, only the city of Miletus and Didyma will be visited; a short boat trip will be made.

9. Kusadası - Bursa - Istanbul (550 km)
Breakfast.Departure to Istanbul via Bursa, which was the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.Bursa renowned for its mosques, fountains, Turkish baths and silk production.We will visit the 14th century Great Mosque, the Green Mosque and Mausoleum and the local silk bazaar.Departure to Istanbul.Arrival at the hotel in Istanbul.Meals: Breakfast

10. Istanbul
Breakfast. At the indicated time transfer to the airport for departure flight.
Meals: Breakfast
END OF OUR SERVICES.

From Twenty-nine (29) to Fifteen (15) days prior to departure.-75% of the invoice value.
From Fifteen (15) or more days prior to departure.-100% of the invoice value.

• In order to guarantee airfare, FULL PAYMENT must be made.
• A deposit of 50% of the total invoice amount must be made at the time of booking. Additional the value of the air ticket.
  The total balance must be paid at least 30 days before the scheduled departure.