Cappodocia - Land Of The Fairy Chimneys

Three thousand years of history await the visitor to Cappadocia, this fairy-land in central Anatolia. Millions of years ago, Mount Erciyes convulsed the surrounding landscape with a torrent of lava, smothering hundreds of miles. Later, floods, rain and wind sawed away at the table of lava, creating deep valleys and fissures, slopes turned into cones and columns. Lakes and rivers in the area, especially the Kızılırmak River, contributed to the erosion of this layer of tuff stone, giving the region its fascinating shape.

There is an array of colours of the rock mingling with colours of the fauna to an impressing symphony. The most famous rock formations known as fairy chimneys - have been sculpted by wind and water through the ages. Water has found its way through the valley creating cracks and ruptures in the hard rock. The softer material underneath has been swept away and the fairy chimneys conical formations protected with basalt caps have been created.

Cappadocia is also famous for rock churches and underground cities carved out of the rock from early Christians. The area of Ürgüp Göreme and Zelve is an open-air-museum of churches and hermit dwellings, underground cities are located at Kaymakl› and Derinkuyu.

Cappadocia 3 days Departure in the early morning by bus through the Toros Mountains to Konya. Visit of the Mevlana Monastery. We will follow the old Caravanserai route to Nevşehir. Overnight. On the following day visit of the fabulous landscape of Cappadocia with the Fairy Chimneys, the open-air museum-like Göreme with its churches carved from the soft calcareous rock. Overnight. Return to Antalya, visiting a well preserved Caravansarai.

Cappadocia Balloon Tours

Cappadocia is known around the world as one of the best places to fly with hot air balloons. The spectacular surrealistic landscapes combined with excellent flying conditions allow the balloons to gently drift over and between fairy chimneys, pigeon houses hewn into the unique rock formations, orchards and vineyards – through impressive valleys, each with distinctive rock formations, colors and features – and then float up over rippled ravines for breathtaking views over the region.

Pamukkale The Cotton Castle

Pamukkale is an extraordinary natural wonder. The calcareous waters rise from the ground at a temperature of 35 degrees Celsius and tumble down the mountain from a height of 100 metres, forming pools with cream-coloured stalactites. Water is the architect of this fairy castle or cotton castle - as it is called in Turkish.

Pamukkale 2 days
After breakfast departure for Pamukkale via insuyu Cave. Visit of the ruins of Hierapolis, including the theatre, the baths, the Apollo temple and the Necropolis. Overnight stay. On the following morning visit of the white hill of Pamukkale and the hot spring-pools. Return to Antalya.

Ephesus & Pamukkale 2 days Tour

This is a two days tour, which let you see with your own eyes two unique historic places. Ephesus - is one of the important antique cities of Small Asian, preserved till our days, its population was about 250 thousands people. You can see wonderful Celsius Library, roman baths and popular amphitheatre, which can accommodate more than 25 thousands spectators.

Also you will have the opportunity to visit the 8th Wonder of the World - a place where was church of Artemisia and visit the house of Saint Virgin Maria, a significant place for all Christian world.

In the second day of travelling you can see Pamukkale itself with its fantastic white travertines, where Cleopatra herself, used to take a bath. Near this miracle of nature, there are ruins of antique town Hierapolis, where you can see ancient amphitheatre and roman baths.

Note: during the tour enter tickets for historic places and enter to Cleopatra’s pool are included to the price of the tour.

Pamukkale - Ephesus & Troy

DAY 1 : ANTALYA-PAMUKKALE
After breakfast we will drive to Denizli with stops. On the way lunch break. We continue to Pamukkale with its impressive calcium terraces and see the ancient site of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, Theater, Martyrium of St. Phillip and see a large and extensive Necropolis. Diner and overnight in Pamukkale

DAY 2 : PAMUKKALE - EPHESUS - PERGAMON
After breakfast we drive to Selçuk and visit to the House of Virgin Mary, which is a major pilgrimage site, then Ephesus, with the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theater. After lunch we drive to Pergamon through ‹zmir. We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar can still be seen today. The acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. Dinner and overnight in Bergama

DAY 3 : PERGAMON - TROY-ISTANBUL
In the morning we drive to Troy with breaks. we visit Troy, the legendary city of Homer and the beautiful Helen, which has nine principal levels of occupation covering a period of 3000 years. You will see a copy of the Trojan horse, the museum and the new excavations. We will continue Çanakkale crossing the Dardanelles by ferry and depart to ‹stanbul with breaks. Lunch on the way. Dinner and overnight in ‹stanbul.

DAY 4 : ISTANBUL
After breakfast drive to the airport, and fly back to home or continue to programme in istanbul.

Istanbul 1 Full day Old City Tour

Enjoy a full day tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Firstly we visit the magnificent Hagia Sofia, a former Orthodox basilica, later a mosque and now a museum famous in particular for its massive dome. It was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 A.D.

The Hippodrome; the stadium of ancient Byzantium, where an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi still survive. We then continue to the Blue Mosque, which owes it’s name to the exquisite tiles adorning it’s interior, and the famous Grand Bazaar one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world.

After lunch we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace, which from the 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600- year reign from 1465 to 1856.

After the tour, transfer to your hotel.
• Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Istanbul 1 Full Day - Bosphorus Cruise

In the morning we take a brief visit to the fascinating 17th Century Spice Bazaar which is one of the oldest bazaars in the city full of spices, nuts, dried fruits, seeds and lokum (Turkish delight). Located in Eminönü, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar.

We then embark on our ferry for a breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch, we drive across the first Bosphorus bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which reveals fantastic panoramic views of Istanbul.

From here, a short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus (short visit). The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence and a place to entertain visiting heads of state.

After the tour we transfer you back to the hotel.
•Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays & Thursdays.
•Spice Bazaar is closed in Sundays.

Istanbul 2 Days Tour

Day 1
Enjoy a full day tour of the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul. Firstly we visit the magnificent Hagia Sofia, a former Orthodox basilica, later a mosque and now a museum famous in particular for its massive dome. It was originally constructed as a church between 532 and 537 A.D. The Hippodrome; the stadium of ancient Byzantium, where an Egyptian obelisk and a bronze sculpture of three entwined serpents from Delphi still survive. We then continue to the Blue Mosque, which owes it’s name to the exquisite tiles adorning it’s interior, and the famous Grand Bazaar one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. After lunch we visit the amazing Topkapi Palace, which from the 15th to the 19th Century was the principle residence of the Ottoman Sultans for 400 years of their 600-year reign from 1465 to 1856. After the tour, transfer to your hotel.

Day 2
In the morning we take a brief visit to the fascinating 17th Century Spice Bazaar which is one of the oldest bazaars in the city full of spices, nuts, dried fruits, seeds and lokum (Turkish delight). Located in Eminönü, it is the second largest covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. We then embark on our ferry for a breathtaking cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After lunch, we drive across the first Bosphorus bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which reveals fantastic panoramic views of Istanbul. From here, a short drive brings us to the Palace of Beylerbeyi on the shore of the Bosphorus (short visit). The palace was commissioned by Sultan Abdülaziz (1830–1876) and built between 1861 and 1865 as a summer residence and a place to entertain visiting heads of state. After the tour we transfer you back to the hotel.

•Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays.
•Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
•Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
•Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays & Thursdays.
•Spice Bazaar is closed in Sundays.

Yachting The Blue Cruise

Day 1
After an early breakfast transfer to the yacht. A short trip takes you to Phaselis which is famous for its three natural coves. Phaselis was renowned for perfume trade with rose essences during the antique era and inhabited by Colonists in 7th B.C. After lunch and swimming,depart for the antique city of Olympos, once a base of pirates. Dinner and overnight at Adrasan.

Day 2
Breakfast and departure for Demre. Demre (or Myra) is famous for being the birthplace of St. Nicholas, who is regarded as the protector of children, the poor and the sailors and who lived here in the Byzantine Era. Overnight at Gökkaya bay

Day 3
After breakfast, arrival to Kekova Island. This is just opposite Kale Village, where the houses in the city slid to the sea as a result of an earthquake in Byzantine Era. We will be docking at Üça¤›z, a charming little village with view to Kekova Island. Dinner and overnight in Üçağız.

Day 4
The route takes us to Kaş. Here you will have the chance to wonder through the ancient ruins and exceptionally beautiful streets of the historic centre of Kas. As we overnight here, you will also have the chance to sample the Kas nightlife and enjoy this beautiful little town.

Day 5
After breakfast we will set sail to Bayindir marina and also enjoy a swim stop. Later we will anchor at Kalkan, which once was a quaint fishing village. Overnight.

Day 6
An early start to the day will enable us to sail to Camli Peninsula and Batikkaya Bay. Overnight.

Day 7
The yacht departs from Finike after breakfast, and will pass through wonderful shores. Lunchbreak at Ceneviz. Overnight at Kemer Moonlight Bay.

Day 8
After breakfast Transfer to the Airport or Hotel.