Activities

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
(Welcome dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey, arrival in Istanbul. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel and have some rest. Tonight, you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Dinner and Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour - Turkish Cooking Lesson
(Breakfast and lunch included)
After a morning orientation, sightseeing tour of Istanbul, you will participate in your first Turkish cooking lesson: preparing lunch which you will enjoy! After lunch, visit to TOPKAPI PALACE. The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays.

Day 3 - Istanbul City Tour - Belly Dancing and Folklore Class
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the  day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to ST. SOPHIA; This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Visit the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. After the Tour return to hotel for a rest. In the evening we depart for your Belly dancing and folklore class. This will be a very memorable class learning belly dancing techniques and folklore dance. You will learn the special moves and how to get the attention of the audience. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 4 – Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise - Istanbul to Izmir and Kusadasi
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour starting at 08.30. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: GRAND COVERED BAZAAR. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. After the lunch break we depart for Istanbul airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 – Ephesus Tour - Tour of Village Sirince
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast at 08.30, we will depart one of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. A visit to Ephesus - once the commercial center of the ancient world - is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. After Ephesus tour depart for Sirince Village. Visit the beautifull village of Sirince and the ruins of 42 churches. Today we will go to Sirince Village to see locals making handmade textiles. The textiles that we will see include carpets, kilims, clothing and homewares such as pillow covers. You will see firsthand, the ancient techniques used by the Turkish women to make these intricate styles and patterns that are famous to Turkey and the local region. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 - Kusadasi - Izmir to Nevsehir / Kayseri airport and Cappadocia
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for Izmir airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 7 - Ceramics Lesson and Cappadocia Tour
(Breakfast and dinner included)
After breakfast, we will depart for our ceramics class. You will be assisted by professional ceramic artists to make your own ceramic piece that you will take home as a memory and souvenir of your trip to Turkey. Ceramic art is the most famous artwork coming from the Cappadocia region. After lunch break, visit to Goreme Open Air Museum where rock churches carved by the first christians after the 4th.Century and decorated by frescoes that explain the life of JESUS, is the place where the first religious education was started Climb up Uchisar Castle used as a watch tower and also populated by head of the village. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 - Cappadocia to Istanbul – End of tour
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart to Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul, from where you will make your way home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.

8 DAY “WOMAN ARTS” TOUR TURKEY INCLUDES:

• Arrival  airport transfer service
• 3 nights  hotel in Istanbul
• 2 nights hotel in Kusadasi
• 2 nights cave hotel in Cappadocia
• 1 Welcome Dinner
• 7 breakfasts
• 1 lunch
• 4 dinners
• Cooking classes
• Belly dancing and folklore class
• Ceramics lesson
• Textiles and fruit wine tasting
• Guided Istanbul tour
• Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping tour
• Guided Ephesus tour
• Guided Sirince village tour
• Guided Cappadocia tour
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guides
• Return transfer
• Hotel room taxes

TOUR ROUTE:
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince, Cappadocia, Istanbul

Welcome to Turkey

This tour has everything the title stands for. From the European Cultural Capital to Aegean gem of Kusadasi plus the wonder of nature Cappadocia. You will see many attractions and take your stand in great activities throughout the tour.

EXCLUDES:

• International flights
• City tax
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
• Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
• Domestic flight from Izmir to Cappadocia
• Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
• Tipping

Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 70,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

DISCOUNTS FOR CHILDREN

SEASONS OF TURKEY
Winter Season: Between the months of December, January, February as the weather is around 10 degrees Celsius.
Spring: Between the months of March, April and May as the weather is around 22 degrees Celsius
Summer: June, July and August are summer time with approx 30 degrees celsius.
Autumn: September through November is considered to be Autumn month with a National average of 20 degrees celsius.
Have your attire accordingly and dress with proper clothing as per the guidance above.