12-Day Turkish Delights

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Today, you'll have a guided day tour of the city, including lunch. Start off with the UNESCO World Heritage-listed, Old Istanbul. Visit the Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar and the Byzantine Hippodrome, where emperors once saw chariot races. You'll then go to the Hagia Sophia museum, a place of worship for 900 years, and finish the day at the lavishly appointed Topkapi Palace.

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Enjoy an afternoon at leisure in the city. Explore the alleys and open courtyards of the city where quaint coffee shops and curio corners present a truly unique day exploring the city. Why not do as locals do and sit for a Turkish coffee to soak up the atmosphere? Another suggestion is to experience a traditional Turkish Bath in the Old City.

This morning, your driver will transfer you to the Izmir airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri airport, your driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia. You'll then have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to spend as you wish. You may want to explore the area on your own or simply relax at your hotel.

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Start the day in the most magical way possible with a hot air balloon ride over the mars-like landscape of Cappadocia. After breakfast, start your tour of the many sites of Cappadoccia with the underground city of Kaymakli. Then, continue with famous areas such as the Devrent Valley, Pashabag, Avanos, Goreme Open-Air Museum, and Esentepe, Uchisar Castle. At the end of the tour, transfer to Kayseri airport to fly to Kusadasi.

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As the gateway to Ephesus, Kusadasi has a laid-back vibe where the calm of the sea reflects the way of life here. Explore the town on foot, where you'll be introduced to the Turkish way of life in the south, where a rest bite with a coffee in the shade is a welcome way to soak up the atmosphere. Today, you can visit the essentials, such as the castle and the Great Bazaar to enjoy a mix of history and local life.

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Pamukkale is the centre of a thermal spring with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white coloured travertine and water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. Visit the travertine and the Ancient City of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site; shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins which lie beneath.

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This morning, you'll make the journey further south to Marmaris, a well-known resort town lined with pebble beaches. You'll arrive at your beachside hotel and have time to enjoy the weather for the remainder of the day. Marmaris is known for its vibrant nightlife and family beachside holiday atmosphere, however, you'll find relaxation in your hotel location.

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Today will be free for you to enjoy. You may wish to catch up on your favourite book by the poolside and enjoy the calming sound of the waves on the beach. If you wish to explore further, Marmaris has a charming old town that warrants exploration. Wandering the cobbled streets and past rustic white-wash houses you'll find quaint cafes, curio shops and restaurants that offer a cooling rest stop.

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Relax in your hotel or head out to explore Marmaris. Today, you may wish to explore the coastline by kayak or you can learn to dive with instructors from your hotel. Alternatively, head to Marmaris' harbour for a boat trip to one of the many islands offshore where you can snorkelling or enjoy a different beach. Marmaris has many restaurants in the old town, enjoy some Turkish and Ottoman-inspired food to complete the day.

This morning, you'll head to the airport after breakfast to fly back to Istanbul. When you arrive, you'll return to your hotel and relax for the remainder of the day. If you would like to stretch your legs, you can explore the surroundings of your hotel by yourself, this would be a good chance to do a little shopping.