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Kuala Lumpur – Istanbul

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Kuala Lumpur - Istanbul - Canakkale (L,D)
Upon arrival, proceed to Istanbul city tour. Visit the Blue Mosque, also known as Mosque of
Sultan Ahmet, which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and
distinctive blue tiles. Next, view the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which
consists 3 monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in
the past. Then, visit St Sophia Church (Hagia Sophia), is a former Eastern Orthodox Church
converted to a mosque and must see attraction because of its religious and architectural
significance. Next, visit Topkapi Palace, once the seat of the Ottoman Empire. Presently, it
is a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures. Today, a ferry ride cross Marmara Sea. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.

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Canakkale – Pergamon – Kusadasi (B,L,D)

Drive to the ancient city of Troy. We will visit this ancient city and the infamous wooden
horse. Continue to Pergamon and along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean Sea
view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish islands. Upon arrival visit Pergamon
Ancient Asklepion, the Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of
Asklepios, the god of healing. It was also the world's first psychiatric hospital. After lunch,
drive to Kusadasi. We may stop over at a Turkish Delight and Apple Tea Outlet in Kusadasi.
Overnight in Kusadasi

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Kusadasi – Pamukkale (B,L,D)
After breakfast, set off for Selcuk Village and explore Ephesus Ancient City, one of the world’s
most outstanding archaeological sites. You will find awesome structures such as the Library of
Celsius, Hadrian Temple, Marble Street and Agora. Ephesus is also one of the 7 Churches of
Revelation and holds the House of Virgin Mary, Virgin Mary and St John were said to have lived in
Ephesus and died there. After lunch,visit Mosque and Continue to Pamukkale and visit the ruins
Ancient City of Hierapolis and explore Cotton Castle, a World Heritage site, made of fascinating
white terraces and pools created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing down the mountain.

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Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Today, travel to Konya. Photo stop in a 700 year old ancient caravanserai (a ‘hotel’ for ancient
traders and travelers on silk road). Next, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Melvana
Celaleddin-i Rumi, which used to be the cloister for Mevlevi Dervishes. Mevlana was a philosopher
and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited
tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. To him and to his
disciples all religions are more or less truth. Looking with the same eye on Muslim, Jew and
Christian alike, his peaceful and tolerant teaching has appealed to men of all sects and creeds.
Continue to Capaddocia.

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Cappadocia (B,L,D)
Hot air ballooning over the charming landscape during sun rise is optional (200USD/pax) this
morning time. Today, be enchanted by the Underground City of Kaymakli, once a place of refuge
for 15000 Christians. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in
this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next, get the rare chance to
experience the beauty and work of Turkey’s handmade crafts through a turkish carpet weaving
course. Following this, a visit to the Pigeon Valley and the fascinating frescoed rock churches and
chapels at Goreme Open-Air Museum. Photo stops will be made at Uchisar “castle” village, a
fantasy-land of strange and wonderful works of man and nature. Then, proceed to Avanos Pottery Village, set on the banks of the Kizilirmak (Red River). Finally, a chance to view turkish semi
precious turkish turquoise ( the name given by Marco Polo which means color of Turks). Overnight
in Cappadocia

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Cappadocia – Ankara – Bolu (B,L,D)
This morning, drive pass picturesque Salt Lake and arrive into Ankara – capital of Turkey. Our Ankara sightseeing highlights include the magnificent Ataturk Mausoleum and Museum, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, who was regarded as the father of modern Turkey. The mausoleum features a mix of different architectural styles from various Anatolian civilizations museum. Overnight in Bolu

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Bolu – Istanbul (B,L,D)
After breakfast in Bolu hotel drive to Istanbul and start the Istanbul full day city tour covers 500-yearold Grand Bazaar, a maze of over 4,000 stalls and shops selling leather goods, jewelers, handicrafts, ceramics, Turkish coffee and other local products. Next, start Bosphorous Cruise trip, Here, you will be able to soak in the sights and sounds of Turkey’s Asia and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel that is the very beat of life in Istanbul. Witness the magnificent architecture of the buildings along the river and the interesting activities of our local people. We will get very chance of aking photo of Rumeli Castle and Anatolia Castle build by the conquerer of Istanbul in 1453 Overnight in Istanbul.

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Bolu – Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, depart to Airport for Flight back home
 

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 Kuala Lumpur
Arrival
 

Duration : Full day 8 Days 7 Nights
Status : Private
Includes : English speaking guide
Ac deluxe transportation with free Wi-Fi Access
- 15 Seat Mercedes Sprinter up to 12 Pax
- 31 Seat Half Size Bus up to 18 Pax
- 47 Seat Mercedes Big Size Bus up to 44 Pax
- 54 Seat Mercedes Ultra Big Size Bus up to 50 Pax

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