ITINERARY

Departure: from Jul 2024 onwards

DAY 1 SINGAPORE - ISTANBUL

Assemble at Singapore Changi Airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Note:

Travellers flying by Singapore Airlines will assemble on the night of Day 1. However, the flight only departs after midnight. Travellers flying by TK209 day flight, you will arrive in the evening of Day 1 and transfer to hotel after dinner.

DAY 2 ISTANBUL - CANAKKALE

Highlights:

Port of Canakkale, Trojan Horse

Upon arrival, enjoy a leisure drive along the coast to Canakkale. Arrived in port of Canakkale and be greeted by a majestic wooden Trojan Horse, serving as the iconic symbol of the legendary Trojan War and familiar to some as the featured horse in 2004 movie “Troy”.

Seasonal Bonus:

During July and August, visit Sunflower field in Tekirdag.

DAY 3 CANAKKALE - PERGAMON - KUSADASI

Highlights:

Acropolis, Turkish Leather Showroom

Continue on your journey to the ancient city of Pergamom. Tour Acropolis, an architectural masterpiece that is perched on the city’s highest point. Thereafter, drive to Kusadasi for overnight. Along the way, visit a Turkish leather showroom.

DAY 4 KUSADASI - SELCUK - PAMUKKALE

Highlights:

Ephesus, Ancient City Of Hierapolis, Cotton Castle

Set off for Selcuk where you will explore Ephesus, one of the largest archaeological sites in existence. You will find structures such as the Library of Celsius, Temple of Hadrian, Marble Street and Agora. Thereafter, travel to Pamukkale and view the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis and explore Pamukkale travertines commonly known as Cotton Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, made up of fascinating white terraces and pools created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing. After dinner, you may wish to enjoy an authentic thermal bath at your own expense.

DAY 5 PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA

Highlights:

Caravanserai

Travel to Cappadocia via Konya and visit an ancient Caravanserai. Exploring their historical significance, and insights into the past, that occurred along ancient trade routes.

Seasonal Bonus:

During June, cherry picking in Konya. During mid of September to mid of October grapes picking grapes in Cappadocia.

DAY 6 CAPPADOCIA

Highlights:

Pigeon Valley And The Foot Of Uchisar Castle, Carpet Factory And Showroom, Goreme Open Air Museum, Underground City, Local Jewellery Shop, Belly And Folk-Dance Performance

Enjoy a full–day tour of Cappadocia. Make photo stops at Pigeon Valley and the foot of Uchisar Castle. Thereafter, visit a carpet factory and showroom and learn about the art of weaving Turkish carpets. Explore Goreme Open Air Museum, a compound comprising 29 rock–cut churches including some that date back to the 6th century. Next, proceed to Uchisar, an old village comprising small dwellings carved into a massive rock. If time permits, you may visit one of the homes in the contemporary village. Explore Underground City in Türkiye, said to have existed since the Hittite period. Thereafter, visit a local jewellery shop where you can buy handcrafted natural stone creations. Complete your evening with a belly and folk-dance performance.

DAY 7 CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA - BOLU

Highlights:

Ataturk Mausoleum

After breakfast, depart for Ankara, capital of Türkiye. Visit Ataturk Mausoleum, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk who was regarded as the father of modern Türkiye. Thereafter, head to Bolu.

Note:

Ataturk Mausoleum will be closed to visitors on 10 Nov every year to commemorate the nation’s founding leader death anniversary. Should your visit falls on the day or any day where public admission to the Mausoleum is not allow, will be replaced with visit to The Anatolian Civilisations Museum.

Depending on circumstances, overnight accommodation may be in Ankara instead of Bolu.

DAY 8 BOLU - ISTANBUL

Highlights:

Grand Bazaar, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Shopping At A Modern Mall In Istanbul

This morning, drive to Istanbul. Shop at the 500–year–old Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4,000 stalls and shops selling leather goods, jewellery, handicrafts, ceramics, Turkish coffee and other local products. Visit Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of Sultanahmet, which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. Thereafter, view the remains of Hippodrome which consists of 3 monumental columns and a fountain. If time permits, enjoy some free time around Sultanahmet Camii before proceed for shopping at a modern mall in Istanbul. Türkiye is known for its vibrant fashion industry and there are several clothing brands that offer a wide range of styles and designs at reasonable price too!

Seasonal Bonus:

During April, view Tulips in Gezipark or Emirgan Park or Old City – Sultanahmet. Taste the delicious fish sandwich, a popular local snack, in May, in Golden Horn.

Note:

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday and may be closed during religious holidays, and will be replaced with Spice Bazaar.

DAY 9 ISTANBUL - SINGAPORE

This morning, you may take an optional tour on a Bosphorus cruise to enjoy the unique experience cruising between the 2 continents of Asia and Europe, at your own expense. Thereafter, transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Note:

Travellers flying by Turkish Airline TK 54 will assemble on the night of D9. However, the flight only departs after midnight.

DAY 10 SINGAPORE

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