Best Anatolia by Bus

Day 1 /  Istanbul (Arrival) Bursa

Upon arrival Istanbul International Airport, local representative will pick up and proceed to a sightseeing tour in the “Old City” of Istanbul. We will have a look at the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where horse and chariot races used to take place. Then, visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue tiles.– After that, visit the Topkapi Palace. After lunch, drive around 3 hours journey (via sea road by ferry) to Bursa. Dinner and overnight at Bursa.(Lunch and Dinner)

Day 2 /  Bursa – Kusadasi

Breakfast serve at hotel, the tour then begins with a visit to the Green Mosque and Green Tomb, continue by a visit of the The Grand Mosque which is one of the most attractive examples of the Ottoman architecture in the transition period. The mosque, with an interior fountain and a beautiful wooden pulpit is considered a classic. Also worth visiting is the famous Silk Market to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Day 3 / Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale

Breakfast serve at hotel, proceed to Ephesus, as well as viewing one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, the Temple of Artemis (One of the Seven Wonders of Antiquity) and the Basilica of St. John from a distance, followed by lunch in the township of Selcuk. After lunch, we will visit the famous local production center for leather garments whereby after a live Fashion Show time will be allocated for shopping. We will continue drive around 3 hours journey to Pamukkale. Proceed to the Antique City of Hieropolis, where Calcareous Thermal Springs descending over cliffs have created fascinating travertine’s in the form of white terrace and basins also known as the Cotton Castle. Free time for walking on terraces. Then visit the ruins of Ancient City Hierapolis. Dinner and check in hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight at Pamukkale . (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Breakfast serve at hotel, proceed to drive around 5 hours journey to Konya, the capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire. Visit Mevlana Museum, enjoy your lunch at Konya. Then drive around 2.5 hours journey to Cappadocia. On the way, we visit to Caravansaray (also known as Sultanhani Caravanserai) on the Silk Road between Aksaray and Konya which was built in 1299 by Sultan Alaeddin. Dinner and overnight at Cappadocia. .( (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Day 5 / Cappadocia

Breakfast serve at hotel, start with incredible Underground City where early Christians lived secretly in order to survive and keep their faith. Then, photostop at Uchisar Citadel Pigeon Valley and Valley of Birds. After lunch, visit to famous Local Pottery Workshop. Thereafter, visit to Pasabag Valley which has unique volcanic formations. After you will see Fairy Chimneys, where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.Stop by local carpet weaving cooperative to see hand-made Turkish Carpets. Dinner and overnight in Cappodocia. . (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Day 6 / Cappadocia – Ankara – Bolu

Breakfast serve at hotel, proceed to drive around 4 hours journey to Ankara. En-route, photo stop at Salt Lake. After lunch, visit the Ataturk Mausoleum. The final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk – Father of modern Turkey. The architecture of the mausoleum is a mix of different styles that represent the various Anatolian civilizations. Transfer to Bolu for dinner and overnight at Bolu. (Breakfast , Lunch and Dinner)

Day 7 / Bolu – Istanbul

Breakfast serve at hotel, proceed to drive around 4 hours journey back to Istanbul.Guide will pick up you from hotel and you will see best side of city known as bosphorus where is between Europe and Asia. You will see dolmabahce palace, ciragan palace,ortakoy, boshorus bridge and houses ans kiosks on aside from boat.After lunch, you will see Hagia Sophia museum which was largest church of World during roman empire in 6th century And after way visit to the famous Grand Bazaar for shopping. One of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops, and attracts between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily.After tour According to flight time transfer to airport. Thank you for choosing us. Go with a smile… (Breakfast and Lunch)