This is a thematic Turkey tour itinerary that covers Ottoman Capitals and also highlights the life of Prince (Sehzade) Mustafa that who was the Crown Prince and son of Sultan Suleyman / Suleiman .
D1 ) ISTANBUL - EDIRNE - CANAKKALE (B/L/D)
| Arrive to Istanbul Ataturk Airport, meet & greet with your local guide. After Breakfast we will proceed to Edirne which used to be second capital city of the Ottoman Empire. Following by Lunch we will visit masterpice of famous ottoman Architect Mimar Sinan’s Selimiye Mosque & Edirne City Center. Continiue tour with Edirne Palace remains including Justice Tower, Ottoman Kitchens & Sultan Bayezid Health Complex. After crossing dardanelles by ferry boat, we will reach to Canakkale, Dinner & Overnight. | |
D2 ) CANAKKALE - MANISA - IZMIR - KUSADASI (B/L/D)
| Following by breakfast, We will proceed to Kusadasi via Manisa & Izmir but we will first visit famous Trojan Horse Statue from the Movie of Troy. After a scenic drive we will pass through Crown Princes Mustafa's Birth place Manisa and Reach to Izmir city. Continiue tour with Ottoman Clock Tower and famous Izmir Bay Kordon. After a short drive we will arrive to Kusadasi , Dinner & Overnight. | |
D3 ) KUSADASI (EPHESUS) - PAMUKKALE - EGIRDIR/ISPARTA (B/L/D)
| After breakfast we will proceed to Ephesus. A trip to Turkey is never complete without exploring the ancient ruins of Ephesus, which is the best preserved classical city in the eastern Mediterranean. Also visiting Temple of Artemis, explore the local production Leather goods with breathtaking Turkish Fashion Show. Following by Lunch, we will continiue our trip to Egirdir via Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and visit calcified cotton white terraces and pools with the remains of Hierapolis, the ancient spa city that built above this natural wonder. Upon Arrival to Egirdir or Isparta, Dinner & Overnight. | |
D4 ) EGIRDIR/ISPARTA - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)
| After breakfast we will travel to Cappadocia via Konya, the famous old capital of the Selcuk Turks and where ottoman prince Mustafa executed in the ottoman army camp with his father Sultan Suleiman’s order. We will visit Mevlana Museum which is well known as the house of whirling dervishes.After Lunch Continiue trip and photo stop by 13th–century Sultanhani Caravanserai which was a hotel for ancient traders and travellers. Then we will explore Cappadocia, which is unique volcanic stone landscape sculpted by the wind, sun and rain.We will visit Uchisar, an old village comprising small dwellings carved into a massive rock. Make photo stops at Valley of the Birds and Uchisar Castle.Terminating at Hotel, Dinner & Overnight. | |
D5 ) CAPPADOCIA - AMASYA (B/L/D)
| After breakfast Start tour with Kaymakli Underground City, one of the largest underground cities in Cappadocia. Continiue tour with Goreme Open Air Museum, a compound comprising 29 rock–cut churches, including some that date back to the 6th century. Next visit a carpet factory and showroom and see a carpet–weaving demonstration to learn more about the art of weaving Turkish carpets.Proceed to Amasya, Dinner & Overnight. | |
D6 ) AMASYA - IZMIT (B/L/D)
| After breakfast we will start exploring dream city built on green river watched over the pontic king rock tombs. During ottoman Empire city governed by Prince Mustafa as he spent most of his life time in this city.During city tour, your will see Amasya Castle & King Rock Tombs, Sultan Beyazid Complex, Buyuk Aga Madrasah & River Side Ottoman Houses of Amasya Town. After lunch we will proceed to Bay city Izmit via Ankara, Dinner & overnight. | |
D7 ) IZMIT - BURSA - ISTANBUL (B/L/D)
| Following by Breakfast, we will drive to Bursa which was the first major and second overall capital of the Ottoman Empire and resting place of Prince Mustafa, as he was burried in bursa after the execution. Upon Arrive to City, we will visit Grand Mosque, Green Mosque & Tomb & Silk Market.Following by lunch will visit the tomb of Sehzade (Prince) Mustafa and proceed to Istanbul. After crossing the Marmara Sea by Ferry we will have dinner and terminate at Hotel in Istanbul. | |
D8 ) FULL DAY ISTANBUL CITY TOUR + DEPARTURE (B/L/D)
| After breakfast we will discover last and final capital of Ottoman Empire Istanbul. We will begin tour with Blue Mosque, which is known for its blue tiles and also famous for its six minarets. Then, visit Hippodrome of Constantinople,it was used as formal city center for sport, political activities and shows in the city. Continue with Topkapi Palace, the great complex palace of Ottoman Sultans housing many collections of jewels and special relics. Following by lunch, we will have photo shooting with traditional Ottoman Clothes and visit Hagia Sophia Museum which still stands with impressive architecture and spiritual atmosphere. End of the tour, we will enjoy free shopping time at 500 years old Grand Covered Bazaar, which has more than thousands shops selling local products handicrafts and jewellery. Right After Dinner, we will proceed to Ataturk International Airport and take a flight back to Home. | |
