DAY 0 :
MAY 15 MANILA │ INSTANBUL
Depart Manila via TK 85 at 2125
DAY 01 :
MAY 16 │ ISTANBUL ARRIVAL / DOMESTIC FLIGHT TO CAPPADOCIA (L/D)
Photo stop at Dervent Valley (Imagination Valley) which is one of the best places to see fantastic Fairy Chimneys, Three Beauties and a stop at Hunting Valley to take pictures of famous Goreme Valley. Overnight Cappadocia.
DAY 02 :
MAY 17 │ CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)
Hot Air Balloon as an optional tour. We visit Kaymakli Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, a Carpet Workshop to watch the ladies how they make famous handwoven Turkish Carpets, and Red Valley where we may watch a beautiful sunset. Overnight Cappadocia.
DAY 03 :
MAY 18 │ CAPPADOCIA (B/L/D)
We visit Goreme Open Air Museum which is registered to the World Heritage List by UNESCO then Zelve and Pasabag Valley (Monk Valley) which is the place to see different form of Fairy Chimneys within a unique landscape. After lunch, we proceed to Avanos Town, a pottery workshop, and a photo stop at Valley of Love. Overnight Cappadocia.
DAY 04 :
MAY 19│ CAPPADOCIA / KONYA / PAMUKKALE (B/L/D)
Photo stop at Sultanhani, one of the best-preserved Caravanserais (inns) in Anatolia. Visit Konya city then Mevlana’s Museum for whirling Dervishes. Overnight Pamukkale.
DAY 05 :
MAY 20 │ PAMUKKALE / LAODECIA / SARDES / PHILADELPHIA / KUSADASI (B/L/D)
Pamukkale Town for Cotton Castle - a magical and unique terraces and castles created by deposits of white limestone from thermal springs. Visit the ruins of St. Philip’s Church and Grave; Laodecia: Christian community established in the ancient city; Sardes: one of the most picturesque areas of The Seven Churches and one of the first settlements for Jewish people after they were sent from Holy Land by Babylon; and Philadelphia: a favorite city of St. Paul and St. John. Overnight Kusadasi.
DAY 06 :
MAY 21 │ KUSADASI (B/L/D)
We visit the House of Virgin Mary, a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. Next visit, Leather Outlet Center to watch a Fashion Show and to see the most famous Turkish leather (The silk leather). After lunch, proceed to St. John’s Tomb and Church then Ephesus for one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, you will see impressive structures such as great theatre where St. Paul and St. John met. Overnight Kusadasi.
DAY 07
MAY 22 │ SMYRNA / THYATIRA / PERGAMON / CANAKKALE (B/L/D)
We visit one of the Seven Churches of Revelation Agora of Smyrna, Thyatira, and continue to Pergamon in Asia Minor. We have Cable Car experience to visit Acropolis. Some sites to visit are Temple of Athena, Temple of Trojan, Arsenals, Altar of Zeus, and the Library. Overnight Canakkale.
DAY 08
MAY 23 │ CANAKKALE / ISTANBUL (B/L/D)
Visit Troy Ancient City the famous mythology in Homer’s epic poem, lliad. Then drive to Canakkale city center to see the Wooden Horse from Hollywood Movie ‘Troy’ after they completed the movie in Malta Island. Upon arrival to Istanbul, we visit 500 years old Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4000 stalls and shops. Overnight Istanbul.
DAY 09
MAY 24 │ ISTANBUL (B/L/D)
A unique experience between two continents Bosphorus Cruise; we will see the beauty of Bosphorus Channel which spreads over Asia and Europe Continents. We proceed to Ortakoy Town, Spice Market then drive to largest shopping mall of Istanbul, Istinye Park. Overnight Istanbul.
DAY 10 :
MAY 25 │ ISTANBUL / DEPARTURE TO MANILA (B/L/D)
We drive to historical town of Istanbul (Constantinople) and visit the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. We have Taksim Walking Tour where you can find St. Antuan Catholic Church, St. Anthony of Padua Church, shopping, dining, entertainment as well as nightlife. After dinner transfer to airport for your flight back home.
