Turkey is an epic drama, an awesome land with a rich culture that forever charms and delights. Ayala Travel in Turkey offers you an exclusive way to discover the country's treasures. Whether you like sightseeing or archaeological sites, endless beaches or adventure, we share a vision of Turkey that differs from the mainstream. Our holidays celebrate the real culture of Turkey, its people, its extreme landscapes and its natural wonders. We pride ourselves on presenting a more authentic and lasting impression for all our guests with a touch of Turkish hospitality.
 
   
 

 

 
 
  Best of Turkey

Wonders of Turkey

Fascinating Turkey

Turkish Delight

Ancient Aegean

Grand Tour Turkey

Cradle of Civilizations

Kusadasi & Izmir Shore Trips

Favourites of Turkey

The Odyssey / Turkey & Greece
Biblical Asia Minor
7 Churches of Revelation

Jewish Heritage

 Footsteps of St. Paul

Tailor Made		   The Odyssey Turkey & Greece                                               
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul International Airport and meeting agency representative for transfer to your hotel. After check in, meeting at hotel lobby for drive or walk to our agency to go through the itinerary and meeting with your travel consultant (depending on your flight arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2:  Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel then depart on a full day tour to visit some of the most important historical sights of Istanbul including the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Suleymaniye Mosque. After the tour, return to the hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul

Day  3:  Istanbul - Cappadocia
Depart from the hotel for a morning cruise on the Bosphorus which separates the East from West. During the cruise we visit the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar and Rumeli Fortress. At end of the cruise, transfer back to your hotel and the remainder of the day is at leisure. (There is the option to extend this to a full days tour to include visits to Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge and Camlica Hill.) In the early evening, transfer on to Istanbul bus station for overnight travel by intercity bus to Cappadocia. (NOTE: Direct flights are also available if you prefer, overnight would be in hotel in Cappadocia). Overnight onboard bus

Day 4:  Cappadocia
Meet at the bus station on your arrival and transfer to the hotel for a short rest. Then depart on the full days tour to visit Devrent Valley and Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world famous fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos then on to Goreme Open-Air Museum to explore the numerous churches and monasteries with their frescoes. These churches & monasteries where carved from the soft volcanic stone and decorated by Medieval Orthodox Christian Monks around 1000-1200AD. A visit to Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle for panoramic views. After tour the evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5:  Cappadocia
Breakfast at hotel, check out then depart on another full day tour this time starting with a visit to the famous Derinkuyu Underground City which was built as a defense and hiding site during the period of spreading Christianity. Then on to Cavusin Old Christian Village where you will find a triple Apse church and the monastery of St John the Baptist. In Sinasos Old Greek Village you find old Greek and Ottoman houses. The days touring includes an easy grade 3km hike through Red Valley offering some great scenery that would otherwise not be accessible by car and a visit to Uchisar Natural Rock Castle. At end of tour, collect luggage from hotel reception and transfer on to the bus station for travel by intercity overnight bus to Pamukkale. Overnight onboard bus

Day  6:  Pamukkale
Arrival early morning to Pamukkale where you will be met at the bus station and transferred on to join the group tour which visits the natural formation of the travertine's "Cotton Cliffs" and the ruins of Hierapolis. After the tour transfer on to the hotel in Kusadasi for check-in and evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 7:  Ephesus
Depart from your hotel on a full day tour visiting Ephesus, the best preserved Greco-Roman City in the world. Here you see the Agora, Odeon, Curetes Street, Celsius Library, famous Roman Baths, the Grand Theatre and Marble Street. After lunch, depart for the House of Virgin Mary where she is said to have spent the last of her days. It is a pilgrimage site for many people of all different denominations.
The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple. The days tour ends with transfer back to hotel and evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi

Day  8:  Kusadasi - Samos - Mykonos
Breakfast, check out and transfer on to Kusadasi Port to take the morning ferry on to Samos. Arrival to Samos 2 hours later and free time at leisure until the afternoon ferry on to Mykonos with arrival in the evening to Mykonos for transfer from port to hotel. Overnight in Mykonos

Day  9:  Mykonos
Breakfast at hotel then a full day free at leisure for you to explore Mykonos Town and other areas of the island. Don't forget about the famous nightlife which is on offer. Overnight in Mykonos

Day 10:  Mykonos
Breakfast, check out and early afternoon transfer to the port for departure by high-speed ferry to Santorini. Arrival to the island and transfer to your hotel with the late afternoon and evening at leisure. Overnight in Santorini

Day 11:  Santorini
Free day at leisure to relax on one of the many different beaches of Santorini (gold, red or black sand) or explore the capital, Fira. Overnight in Santorini

Day 12:  Santorini - Athens
Breakfast at hotel, check out and as per your preferred departure time transfer on to the port for morning or afternoon ferry to Athens. On arrival, meet for transfer to hotel for check-in. Overnight in Athens

Day 13:  Athens
After breakfast, depart on a half day morning tour of Athens which includes a visit to the Acropolis, its museum and the Parthenon. Also view the House of Parliament, Memorial to the Unknown Soldier, National Library, Evzones in their picturesque uniform, Presidential Palace, the Panatheanic Stadium (where the first Olympic Games of the modern era were held in 1896), Temple of the Olympian Zeus and Hadrian's Arch. After the mornings tour, the afternoon is at leisure for you to further explore Athens on your own. (Optional afternoon tour to Cape Sounion to visit the Temple of Poseidon.) Overnight in Athens

Day 14:  Athens
Breakfast, check out and as per your international flight departure time transfer on to Athens Airport.

Note:
Ferry departure times and schedules are subject to month of travel.
Extra nights in Istanbul and/or any area of Turkey Greece can be added.
Additional islands or areas on the mainland can be included in the program.
 		  
     

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