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Day : 1 Cappadocia (2 Nights)
Scheduled tour guests, ‘Mumbai to Mumbai’ will report at Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport, Mumbai, as per the respective flight departure time to proceed to Cappadocia - best known for its moon-like landscape, underground cities, caves, churches and houses in the rocks. Upon arrival at the airport, our AVM Tours and Travels Tour Manager will guide all guests with airport formalities and lead the way into the city.
Scheduled tour guests, joining from other Indian metro cities such as Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai, Kolkata, Ahmedabad, Delhi, etc., will travel independently as per their respective flight booked by AVM Tours and Travels. Upon arrival, AVM Tours and Travels Tour Manager will meet these guests at the airport and guide them with airport formalities and lead the way into the city.
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Day : 2 Cappadocia
Today we enjoy Cappadocia city, we visit the famous valleys of Cappadocia like Devrent Valley – also known as Imagination Valley. It was never inhabited by humans. There are no rock-hewn churches or ancient castles, nor are there any troglodyte caves or pigeon homes. Instead what draws visitors to Devrent Valley is the incredible pink hued rock formations and geological anomalies that have been formed by centuries of erosion, Pasabag Valley – also known as Monk Valley. Pasabag contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps - formations that are unique even for Cappadocia! Locals refer to them as the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys, Goreme open air museum- the UNESCO World Heritage site which hosts the most important Byzantine cave churches in the world that where the monks and nuns pursued monastic life, Kaymakli underground city - one of the most famous and the widest Underground city of the Cappadocia. Kaymakli’s history dates back to Hittites and Phrygians Period in the 7th and 8th century B.C. Kaymakli Underground City has acted as a safe haven for those fleeing from religious persecution, and it was mainly used by Christians during the Byzantine era for protection from invading Arabs. They estimate that up to 3,500 people once lived here. Later we visit Ceramic Workshop - the area is famous for the art work, souvenirs and household utensils all made from the red clay of the Avanos River.
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Day : 3 Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale (2 Nights)
Today we proceed to Pamukkale – known for the mineral-rich thermal waters flowing down white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside. En route, we visit the Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya, also known as the Green Mausoleum or Green Dome. This site is the original lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes and houses the tomb and shrine of Mevlana. It remains an important place of pilgrimage.
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Day : 4Pamukkale
Today we visit the beautiful snow-white 'Cotton Castle,' one of the most visited places in Turkey. The word 'Pamukkale' means 'cotton castle' in Turkish. It features hot springs and travertines, terraces of carbonate minerals formed by flowing water. Located in Turkey's Inner Aegean region, in the River Menderes valley. Later, we explore the ancient city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The name 'Hierapolis' also means the sacred city. During our visit, we explore its masterpiece theatre.
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Day : 5 Pamukkale – Istanbul (2 Nights)
Today we proceed to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we have free time to relax and explore the surroundings.
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Day : 6 Istanbul
Today we enjoy Istanbul city, we visit Topkapi Palace – the largest and oldest palace in the world and the heart, brain and centre of the Ottoman Empire, Hippodrome square - also known as Atmeydani (Horse Square), Sultan Ahmet Tsami popularly known as Blue Mosque- a historical mosque in Istanbul. The mosque is known as the Blue Mosque because of blue tiles surrounding the walls of interior design, Hagia Sofia Museum – once the former Greek Orthodox Christian patriarchal cathedral, later an Ottoman imperial mosque and now a museum. Later we visit Grand Bazaar – the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Here we can shop for famous flavoured Turkish tea, Turkish Ceramics, Carpets, textiles. Further we enjoy Turkish dinner with show.
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Day : 7 Istanbul – Departure
Today experience the most scenic cruise through Bosphorus strait – a natural strait and an internationally significant waterway. It forms part of the continental boundary between Europe and Asia.
It’s time now to say goodbye—Phir Milenge! Let’s stay connected through email, phone, WhatsApp, Facebook, Instagram, etc., and look forward to meeting again on yet another memorable AVM Tours and Travels tour. See you all! Tour guests will proceed to the airport as per their scheduled group flight departure time to start their journey back home.
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