11 Days Turkey Historical Tour Istanbul-Bolu-Cappadocia-Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Bursa

✈ Flight

Depart From Date Arrive In Date Flight No Time

Singapore 21 Dec Istanbul 22 Dec TK 55 2340 / 0615

Istanbul 31 Dec Singapore 31 Dec TK 54 0155 / 1730

ITINERARY

Day 1 | Singapore ✈Istanbul (IST)

[Meals on Board] (21 Dec) Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport Terminal 1, approximately 2.5 hours before departure to Istanbul.

Day 2 | Istanbul

[Lunch, Dinner] (22 Dec)

Upon arrival you will be greeted by our representative and start the tour with visits the Bosphorus strait that separates

Europe and Asia continents, in which 60,000 ships pass annually. From the boat we can see a wonderful view of the strait

with its palaces, forts and summer houses. After the boat tour we will continue to the Spice Market, built in the

seventeenth century, with typical products like pashmina, saffron, spices (seasonings), dried fruits, teas, treats, perfumes

and more! Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 | Istanbul Bursa

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (23 Dec)

After breakfast departure for Bursa. Bursa which was the first capital city of Ottomans is a region full of various Islamic

Relics (Mosques, Madrasahs etc.) The city is usually known as “Green Bursa” because of its lush vegetation and the vast

Hotel

Istanbul:

Bursa:

Kusadasi:

Pamukkale:

Cappadocia:

Bolu:

Baggage Allowance

- 1x Bag (30kg each)

- 1x Hand-carry (7kg)

Ramada Plaza Tekstikent 5* / Similar

Holiday Inn 5* / Similar

Comfort ada Class 4* / Similar

Ninova Thermal Spa 4* / Similar

Dinler Hotel 4* / Similar

Hampton by Hilton 4* / Similar

Hot Air Balloon Blue Mosque Cave House Ayasofia

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forests which provide fresh air. Bursa is famous for textiles and other industries. Bursa has also spiritual importance

because early Ottoman Sultans were buried there. The Ulu Mosque and Green Mosque reflect the style of Great Ottoman

Empire. The rich merchants of Silk Road have contributed wealth to this site leaving remarkable heritage. Koza Han is well-

known for silk production so it differs from Grand Bazaar. After lunch drive to Mount Uludag and free fun time to play in

the Snow. After transfer to your hotel in Bursa and Overnight.

Day 4 | Bursa Kusadasi

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (24 Dec)

After breakfast Departure to Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city very well preserved in Asia Minor, which once had a population

of 250,000 inhabitants and monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. It keeps treasures as the impressive Roman

Theater that housed more than 25,000 spectators, the magnificent Library of Celsus (third largest library in the ancient

world. the Temple of Hadrian and the Marble Street. We will watch a lovely leather fashion show. Turkish leather

production goes back to 12th century and leather tanning is one example of the diverse and traditional Turkish handcraft.

Overnight in Kusadası.

Day 5 | Kusadasi Pamukkale

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (25 Dec)

After breakfast, we depart for Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), visit the extensive ruins of Hierapolis & Necropolis – known for

its thermal baths and health centre. Thereafter, see “Cotton Castle” or Pamukkale's magical and unique terraces & castles

created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs. Enjoy your overnight stay in Pamukkale Thermal Hotel.

Day 6 | Pamukkale Konya Cappadocia

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (26 Dec)

Today, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Melvana Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi

Dervishes. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates

unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. To him and to his disciples all

religious are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and Christian alike, his peaceful and tolerant

teaching has appealed to men of all sects and creeds.

Kaymakli Liberty of Celsus Cotton Castle Topkapi Palace

Day 7 | Cappadocia

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (27 Dec)

Early this morning just before your breakfast, if you are ready for some excitement, you may consider trying out

the possible optional Hot Air Balloon experience.

Then after breakfast at the hotel, visit Underground City of Kaymakli, once a place of refuge for 15,000

Christians, witness their ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms all within this eight-

storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next, do not miss this rare opportunity to

experience the beauty and work of local hand-made crafts through a Turkish carpet weaving course. Thereafter,

make a visit to the fascinating frescoed rock churches and chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum, to explore the

unusual troglodyte dwellings, remains of the early churches comprising of complicated rooms hollowed out of

the cones of volcanic ash and decorated with scratched frescoes. Photo-stops will be made at Uchisar “castle”

village, a fantasyland of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to their local Cave

House and Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilimak (Red River). After dinner, a fascinating Belly

Dancing and Folkdance performances awaits you.

Day 8 | Cappadocia Ankara Bolu

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (28 Dec)

This morning, drives pass picturesque Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara – capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing

Highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum lunch and drive to BOLU for your overnight stay.

Day 9 | Istanbul

[Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] (29 Dec)

After breakfast drive to ISTANBUL our first stop is the Hippodrome of Constantinople, the centre of Byzantine civic life,

where horse and chariot races used to take place. We then travel towards the Blue Mosque, known for the impressive

blue tiles lining its walls. The Basilica of Haggia Sophia (Divine Wisdom), now called the Ayasofya Museum, is

unquestionably one of the finest buildings of all time. Built by Constantine the Great, it was reconstructed by Justinian in

the 6th century. After lunch, we visit the famous Topkapi Palace, which was home to the sultans between the 15th and

19th centuries. It is now a museum exhibiting imperial collections of crystal, silver, Chinese porcelain and imperial

costumes dinner and overnight in Istanbul

NOTES

Itinerary is subject to change without prior notice.

If a place of visit is closed to visitors, it will be replaced with an alternative. Single Supplement additional $320sgd.

Upgrade Cave Hotel in Cappadocia: MDC Cave (http://mdchotel.com) or similar – Add

additional $150sgd per pax

Day 10 | Istanbul ✈ Singapore

[Breakfast] (30 Dec)

Today start tour from Pierre Loti hill at Golden Horn Eyup Sultan Mosque (1458). Next to Eyup Sultan Mosque we will visit

the tombs of the Sahabe, which is very famous in Turkey by being the first generation of Muslims, who had come as far as

Istanbul and besieged the city. The small Sahabe Cemetery just outside Egrikapi Gate may seem like a standard Muslim

cemetery

Afternoon Visit before Taksim Square and Istıklal Street for free shopping time and see modern and historical part of city.

Dinner then Transfer to Airport.

Day 11 | Arrival Singapore

[Breakfast] (31 Dec)

Alhamdulillah (all praises to Allah), arrive back in Singapore. In shaa’ Allah (God willing) may our journey be a memorable

and blessed one. Ameen Yarabbal A’lameen 7x!

PRICE:

Group Size (Per Pax in SGD)

Twin / Triple CWB CNB

15 – 19 pax $1,850 $1,730 $1,585

20 – 24 pax $1,790 $1,660 $1,527

WHAT’S INCLUDED

Round trip Economy ticket from Singapore

English speaking guide

Hotel accomodation as mentioned

Air-conditioned bus with FREE WIFI as requested at your itinerary throughout the tour

Meals as per above itinerary

All entrance tickets as mentioned in the program , parking, toll fees etc.

A bottle of mineral water per person per day during the tour.

Tipping for hotel,tipping for restaurants

Compulsory Shopping: Carpet Leather and Jewelry (No-compulsory shopping suppl USD 150/person)

WHAT’S NOT INCLUDED

Compulsory Tips to guide & driver (10USD/Day/Pax)

Airport Taxes (Estimated from $490 per pax)

Personal expenses & Insurance

Drinks (expect the drinks served with breakfast)

Visa fee if Any

Optional Tours

All sightseeing tours that is not in the program.

Portage at Airport