Turkey Istanbul Canakkale Kusadasi Pamukkale Konya Cappadocia 8 Days 6 nights GOTR9797

02:30 AM: Meet at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Bangkok, 4th floor, Turkish Airlines check-in counter. Our tour guide will welcome you and assist you throughout the check-in process.
05:40 AM: Depart for Istanbul International Airport, Turkey, on Turkish Airlines flight TK 059. **Meals and beverages are served on board. The flight takes approximately 10 hours.**
12:30 PM: Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey. After completing passport control and baggage claim, transfer to an air-conditioned coach.
Experience a unique and exciting experience as you explore Istanbul (ISTANBUL), Turkey's most important city. With a history dating back centuries to the 14th century, its location on the Bosphorus Strait makes Istanbul the only major city in the world. Spanning two continents: Europe (the THRACE of the Bosphorus) and Asia (the Anatolian side), its beautiful architecture blends both continents, giving Istanbul a unique and distinctive identity. We'll take you to the Spice Bazaar, a spice market located near the Galata Bridge. This covered market is the second largest in Istanbul, built in the 1660s as part of the New Mosque. The bazaar offers a wide selection of products, including food, spices, Turkish sweets, jewelry, souvenirs, dried fruits, and accessories. Next, we'll visit the Turkish Delight Shop, a famous Turkish dessert known locally as Lokum. These cube-shaped sweets are made from flour and sugar, often with almonds, walnuts, pistachios, and macadamia nuts. While they typically appear deep pink, they quickly fade when served with a dusting of powdered sugar. Their sweet flavor is enhanced by the crispness and richness of high-quality nuts. Turkish people often enjoy this dish with hot tea or apple-flavored tea. Then, embark on a cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, a strait connecting the Black Sea and the Sea of ​​Marmara. Approximately 32 kilometers long and 500 meters wide, it reaches a maximum of 3 kilometers. This strait is considered the meeting point between the European and Asian continents. Beyond its beauty, the Bosphorus Strait is also a crucial strategic point in Turkey's defense. During your cruise, enjoy stunning views of the strait's banks, including Dolmabahce Palace and the European-style homes of wealthy individuals.
Dinner at your hotel.
Stay at The G Hotel Istanbul, a 5-star hotel or equivalent in Turkish standards.

Breakfast will be served at the hotel restaurant.
Recommendations: Please dress appropriately for the mosque. A formal dress code is required for the mosque, and shoes must be removed.
Women: Wear long pants, long-sleeved shirts that cover the wrists, and a head covering.
Men: Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts that do not cover the head.
Guests: Visit the Blue Mosque (formerly known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque). All mosques require you to remove your shoes, hats, and sunglasses to show respect for the place. Photography is permitted. Loud noises are prohibited, and respectful behavior is requested. This mosque was built in 2152 and completed in 2159 (one year before Sultan Ahmed died at the age of 27). There are 6 minarets, which are tall towers for religious leaders to climb up and shout calls from the top to invite people to pray at the specified time inside the mosque. The name of the mosque is Blue Mosque. The interior is decorated with blue Iznik tiles with floral patterns such as roses, tulips, carnations, etc., decorated in a magnificent way. Inside, there is a place for the Sultan and ladies of the harem to pray and make offerings. There are 260 windows. The front and outside courtyards are the burial grounds of the king and the royal family. There are buildings that provide convenience to the general public such as a library, hospital, bathhouse, caravan park, public kitchen, and Kuliya. Take you to see the Hippodrome, a Greek-era building that was used as a horse racetrack. And chariot racing (CHARIOT RACING) The words Hippos and Dromos are now used in French, meaning horse racing in the heart of Moscow (CENTRAL MOSCOW HIPPODROME). Unfortunately, only the ruins of the former Constantinople Hippodrome, or present-day Istanbul, remain. Although it was grand and ancient in ancient times, built between 203-330 AD, today only 3 columns remain: the Column of Constantine VII (COLUMN OF CONSTANTINE VII), when no one knows when it was built, but it was restored in the 10th century, the second column is the Snake Column, believed to have been built 479 years before Christ, is a sculpture of 3 snakes intertwined from the city of Delphi and moved here in the 4th century. Today, only half of it remains. And the last pillar is the Egyptian pillar or obelisk of Thutmose. Built around 390 BC, the word comes from the Greek word OBELISKOS, meaning a sharp point, needle, or pointed pillar. Obelisks are tall pillars constructed from a single large block of granite. The base of the pillar is wide and gradually tapers to a four-sided square top. The top is pyramid-shaped and is often covered or coated with metal such as gold, iron, or copper. Obelisks are an artistic symbol originating from ancient Egypt. They symbolize the path to the temple of the gods. They are usually built in pairs and placed at the entrance to the temple, such as at the Luxor Temple or the Karnak Temple. The area around the obelisk is carved with deep hieroglyphics, telling the story of the pharaoh who built it and the story of its construction to worship the gods. Therefore, obelisks are like memorial pillars, indicating the significance of the location of important places or sacred sites in Egypt. Take photos outside of the Hagia Sophia Mosque, one of the Seven Wonders of the Medieval World. This Catholic church, built during the reign of King Justinian, features a rounded, mosaic roof and marble columns. Inside, stained glass windows adorn the interior. When the Turks conquered the city, they converted the church into a mosque in 1453, plastering the walls with mosaics depicting Jesus Christ and his disciples. Later, the government agreed to turn the Hagia Sophia into a museum, which retains its ancient charm. The Hagia Sophia is especially impressive today, boasting the world's fourth-largest dome, which boasts the largest interior space. The structure utilizes walls to support the weight of the building, rather than traditional pillars, a highly advanced construction technique for its time (a key reason why the Hagia Sophia is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient Middle Ages).
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a restaurant.
Afterward, travel to Çanakkale (approximately 310 km, approximately 4 hours). Today, it's a city of significant historical significance. Formerly known as Bōgazi or Hellespont, it is 65 kilometers long and 1.3 kilometers wide at its narrowest point. Located at the narrowest point of the Dardanelles Strait near the Gelibolu Peninsula in Greece, it straddles the border between the Sea of ​​Marmara and the Aegean Sea. Located on the Marmara Sea, where the city of Troy meets the Aegean Sea, is the site of the city of Troy. Visit and photograph the replica of the Trojan Horse by the Sea (TROJAN STATUE/HOLLYWOOD HORSE). This wooden horse is most famous from the 2004 Hollywood epic Troy, starring the world-renowned Brad Pitt. The production team commissioned a large, black wooden horse for use in the story and played a crucial role in the Troy film. The production team later presented the replica to the Turkish government as a tribute to and recognition of the city of Çanakkale.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at the Parion Hotel Çanakkale, a 5-star hotel or equivalent in Turkish standards.

Breakfast is served at the hotel restaurant.
Upon arrival in Pergamum, take the cable car up to Pergamum, which rises over 1,000 feet above Çanakkale in Anatolia, approximately 30 kilometers from the Aegean Sea, on the northern side of the Kaisus River. This ancient Greek city was an important Hellenistic city, with its most notable attraction being the Acropolis, considered a mythical paradise. Nearby, the Temple of Olympian Zeus (NAOS TOU OLIMPIOU DIOS - OLYMPIEION) now only its base remains. The altar is now housed in the Pergamum Museum in Berlin, Germany. Visit the Theatre of Acropolis, the steepest theater in the world, located in a stunning location. With a capacity of up to 10,000 spectators, the Acropolis means city on high ground, which was a defensive structure for the Greek and Roman empires. The settlers at that time often chose high places, usually hills with steep cliffs on one side, and became the center of a large metropolis that flourished on the plain below surrounding these fortresses. Take you to the ancient city of Ephesus, a well-preserved ancient city that was once the home of the Ionian people from Greece who immigrated to establish a city that flourished in the 6th century BC. Later, it was invaded and occupied by the Persians and King Alexander the Great. After the Romans took over, Ephesus was established as the capital of the Roman province. Take a walk on the marble streets through the heart of the old city, lined with the remains of buildings from 2,000 years ago, such as an open-air theater that can accommodate more than 30,000 spectators, which is still in use today. Take you to see the ancient Roman baths (ROMAN BATH), which still have traces of steam rooms. The Library of Celsus, still visible today, is a magnificent and enormous structure built by Tiberius Julius Aquila in honor of his father, Tiberius Julius Celsus, between 657 and 660 AD. His father's stone sarcophagus is buried beneath the library.
Lunch: Enjoy a meal at a restaurant.
Departure: Visit the LEATHER FACTORY, a leading producer of high-quality leather goods in the world. The factory also produces leather jackets for renowned Italian brands such as VERSACE, PRADA, and MICHAEL KORS. At the appropriate time, transfer to Istanbul Airport. Travel to Kusadasi (approximately 22 km away, approximately 30 minutes), a coastal port city in Turkey. Historically, the city served as a shipping port. This city is renowned for producing high-quality leather goods exported worldwide.
Dinner at the hotel.
Stay at the Ramada Resort by Wyndham Kusadasi, a 5-star hotel or equivalent in Turkey.

Breakfast: Enjoy lunch at the hotel restaurant.
Depart for Pamukkale (approximately 200 km, approximately 2.15 hours). This city is home to hot mineral springs that flow underground through the ruins of the ancient Greek city before cascading down the cliffs, creating a semi-architectural crystalline structure.
Lunch: Enjoy lunch at a restaurant.
Depart for Cotton Castle. The flow of these hot mineral springs creates a stunning multi-tiered waterfall. The calcium deposits have created a stunning white rapids that block the water's path. In the same area is the ancient city of Hierapolis, an ancient Roman city built around a hot mineral spring believed to have medicinal properties. Over time, natural disasters caused the city to collapse, leaving only scattered ruins. Some parts of the complex are still recognizable, such as the theater, the large amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, and the ancient Roman tombs. Visit a textile factory, a famous Turkish product, where you can purchase high-quality products directly from the manufacturer.
Dinner will be served at your hotel.
Stay at the Colosse Thermal & Spa Hotel Pamukkale, a 5-star hotel or equivalent, meeting Turkish standards.

Breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Depart for Konya (approximately 400 km, approximately 5 hours), once the capital of the Seljuk Empire. Visit the Mevlana Museum, a former place where Muslim nuns meditated by walking in circles to the sound of flutes. Part of the museum houses the tomb of Mevlana Gelalukdin Rumi, a philosopher at the court of Sultan Aledin Kaykobat. The exterior features a bright green pointed cylindrical tower with Muslim-style wall decorations. **Please note that the entrance is closed due to road closures for ceremonies or other events, which may prevent access.
Lunch at a restaurant.
En route, visit the Caravansarai, an ancient caravanserai resting place used by caravans along the Silk Road and Ottoman Turks. Continue to Cappadocia (approximately 240 km, travel time about 3.15 hours) is an area between the Black Sea and the Taurus Mountains. It has been important since ancient times as it was part of the Silk Road, a trade and cultural exchange route that stretched from Turkey to China. It is a special area formed by a volcanic eruption about 3 million years ago, causing lava that was spewed out and a huge amount of ash to spread throughout the area and accumulate as a new layer of land. Then, water, wind, rain, sun, and snow worked together to erode the volcanic land over hundreds of thousands of millions of years, creating a strange and fascinating landscape full of cone-shaped rocks (upside down), chimneys, tents, domes, and many other shapes, looking like a land in a fairy tale. The local people called it "FAIRY CHIMNEY". The name Cappadocia is an old name in the Hittite language (an early tribe The name "Cappadocia" means "land of fine horses," and horses are still raised in this area today. Furthermore, there is an underground city hidden beneath Cappadocia, arguably the largest ancient underground city in the world. This city is dug down 10 levels, approximately 90 meters deep, and the underground city is divided into smaller chambers. There are as many as 15 underground cities in Cappadocia alone, and if you include other cities, there are nearly 200. These cities are interconnected. The underground city contains everything from bedrooms, bathrooms, dining rooms, meeting rooms, stables, churches, wells, and some rooms are even large halls, said to have held over 30,000 people. Because of this underground wonder, UNESCO has designated the Underground City of Cappadocia a World Heritage Site.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Special: Enjoy a belly dance performance, an ancient dance forming approximately 6,000 years ago in Egypt and the Mediterranean. Historians believe that Nomadic Gypsies are a key group in preserving belly dance to this day. Their travels have spread belly dance, evolving it into a distinctive and beautiful art form, ultimately becoming the modern Turkish belly dance. (Shows may be canceled without prior notice. No refunds will be issued if canceled.)
Accommodation: 5-star hotel at the Signature Garden, Cappadocia, or equivalent, based on Turkish standards.

** Recommended optional programs not included in the tour price **
1. For those interested in a hot air balloon ride to see the beauty of Cappadocia, the tour requires a hotel departure around 5:00 AM. A local vehicle will pick you up and take you to the balloon. This experience offers a rare glimpse of Cappadocia's beauty. The balloon ride lasts approximately one hour. The additional cost for the hot air balloon ride is approximately USD 280 per person, depending on the season. Please note that the accident insurance included in the tour program does not cover all types of hot air ballooning and gliding. This is at your discretion.
2. Jeep Tour: For those interested in exploring Cappadocia on the ground, the tour requires a hotel departure around 5:00 AM – 6:00 AM. A local vehicle will pick you up and take you to the beautiful surroundings of Cappadocia on the ground, within a reach of small vehicles. The jeep ride takes approximately one hour. The jeep ride costs an additional USD 120 per person, depending on the season. Please note that the accident insurance included in the tour program does not cover special activities, balloon rides, and all types of gliders. This is at your discretion.
3. Classic Car Tour: For those interested in exploring the beauty of Cappadocia on the ground, the tour requires you to leave your hotel around 5:00-6:00 AM. A local vehicle will pick you up to explore the beautiful surroundings of Cappadocia on the ground, within areas accessible by small vehicles. The classic car ride takes approximately one hour. The additional USD 100 per person, depending on the season. Please note that the accident insurance included in the tour program does not cover special activities, balloon rides, and all types of gliders. This is at your discretion.
Breakfast will be served at the hotel restaurant.
We will then proceed to the Underground City, a site where Christians sought refuge from the Romans who wanted to destroy the Christians. It's a vast underground city, with 10 levels, each as wide and tall as a person can stand on. It's made up of rooms, including a kitchen, a wine-making room, a church, a meeting hall, wells, and a well-ventilated system. However, the air is thin due to its deep location, and some passageways can be quite narrow, making it difficult to pass each other. We'll take you to the CARPET FACTORY, the CERAMIC FACTORY, and the JEWELLY FACTORY, where you'll see demonstrations of the production of world-renowned, high-quality local products. You'll be free to browse at your leisure.
Lunch: at a restaurant.
Then, we'll take you to take photos outside of Pigeon Valley, a cliff face carved by ancient city dwellers to accommodate pigeons. Pigeons served as important messengers in the area and were also kept as pets. We'll then take you to take photos outside of Uchisar Valley, a large termite mound-like valley that served as a habitat. This valley is porous, punctured by human-made excavations and excavations throughout the mountain, providing shelter. Uchisar is the highest point in the surrounding area, and in the past, it served as a natural fortress, providing a lookout for enemies in times of danger. Take photos outside at the Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This museum was the center of Christianity during the 9th century. Christians sought to spread their faith by digging numerous caves to build churches, as well as defending against invasions by non-Christian tribes.
Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Stay at the Signature Garden, Cappadocia, a 5-star hotel or equivalent in Turkish standards.

Breakfast served at the hotel restaurant.
Departure to Kayseri Airport, Turkey.
11:50 AM Depart for Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey on Turkish Airlines flight TK2013.
01:35 PM Arrive at Istanbul International Airport, Istanbul, Turkey for your connecting flight.
03:30 PM Depart for Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand on Turkish Airlines flight TK058. **Meals and beverages will be served on board. Flight duration is approximately 10 hours.**

04:10 AM Arrive safely and pleasantly at Suvarnabhumi International Airport, Thailand.