Adrenalin & Recreation

Updated on 2014-01-28

Daily Program

Day 01 – ARRIVAL IN ISTANBUL

Arriving at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by your private guide (VIP Meet & Greet) and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 – FULL DAY ISTANBUL

After breakfast meet your private guide at the lobby of your property and start your day with the most extraordinary experience that will introduce you to Istanbul. You will be introduced to your speed master, Ferrari Italia or Modena, that you will enjoy driving over Bosphorus covering the lands of both Europe and Asia. Assisted by your local private guide and Ferrari team, you will be driving over Bosphorus Bridge on to Asia and ride by the shores of Sea of Marmara and Bagdat Street. Leading your way on to Cengelkoy, you will have a coffee break Sumahan Hotel that has beautiful portico on the shores of Istanbul. Getting back in your Ferrari, you will drive on to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Bridge and cross over to European part of Istanbul. Enjoy your ride by the shores of Yenikoy, Bebek and Arnavutkoy, you will reach back to your property after spending three hours on the hot wheels of your Italian stalion. Afternoon, you will continue to explore home of the Ottoman Sultans; Topkapi Palace! Tour Harem and Treasury. Visit Blue Mosque known for its Turquoise colored tiles made of quartz minerals. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 03 – FULL DAY ISTANBUL

This morning you will start your day visiting more of the hidden neighborhoods of Old City. Your first call of the day will be to Church of Chora known for its gold gilded mosaics of 13th century. Continue your day on to Galata Tower to see splendid views of Bosphorus and the Old City of Istanbul. Enjoy your day strolling through Pera district, visiting Pera Palace Hotel where Agatha Christie completed her novel, Murder on the Orient Express. Continue your day visiting Pera Museum to see a fascinating collection of Turkish arts and contemporary exhibitions of famous European artists. Later in the afternoon you will experience a journey through the hidden isles of Grand Bazaar to see a fabulous collection of souvenir from jewelry to antiques. Concluding your day you will be escorted back to your property. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 04 – FULL DAY ISTANBUL

Meeting your private guide, you will start your day touring Dolmabahce Palace dating back to 19th century. It is considered as Turkish version of Versailles Palace and will impress you with its flamboyant interior decor. Before noon you will board your private motor yacht and enjoy your private cruise on the waters of Bosphorus gazing at mansions and palaces adorning shores of Asia and Europe. In the afternoon you will visit the Spice Market and see an amazing variety of spices from all around the world. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 05 – ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA

Early in the morning, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, your expedition will start with the Monastic Center of Goreme serving as an open-air museum. Then, move forward to walk through the valleys of Zelve, a rock-carved town occupied until 1942 by both Muslim and Christian communities. You will then appreciate the breathtaking scenery of the Pigeon Valley. Later, you will be touring Avanos, founded by Hittites and famed for its pottery studios. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 06 – CAPPADOCIA

Early in the morning you will be collected from your hotel for a unique experience; Hot-Air Ballooning over the valleys and canyons of Cappadocia. Concluding this special experience, you will return to your hotel for breakfast. Cappadocia has magical terrain that offers vineyards, fruit orchards and amazing sceneries of rock formations. By 10 am you will be met by your local driver and private guide for further explorations of the region by a four wheel drive (ATW). Riding through hidden valleys and massive rock formations, you will have a chance to explore Cappadocia in the most adventurous style. Around noon you will have a lunch break in Ortahisar and continue your experience riding through Pigeon's Valley on to Goreme to conclude your expedition. Later in the afternoon you can enjoy seeing local arts and crafts including weaving arts that Cappadocia is famed for. Concluding your day you will be escorted back to your property. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 07 – CAPPADOCIA - KONYA - ANTALYA

This morning you will have an early start to make your way driving through plains of Anatolia over Taurus Mountains on to the Mediterranean Shores of Turkey. En route you will visit Mausoleum of Mevlana, Founder of Whirling Dervishes Order of 13th century. Before reaching Antalya, you will also tour Roman theatre of Aspendos. Later in the afternoon you will check in your hotel for a relaxing evening. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 08 – ANTALYA

After breakfast you will meet your private guide and drive on to Koprulu Canyon for hiking and rafting experience. Today you will enjoy your day in the open air breathing in fresh air Taurus Mountains. Later in the afternoon, you will return to your hotel for a relaxing evening. Time permitting you can also enjoy visiting ruins of Perge Roman City that is a superb state of preservation. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 09 – ANTALYA - KAS

This morning you will be met by your guide and enjoy a fabulous drive towards West. Arriving at Demre, you will visit remains of Myra, hometown of Santa Claus and continue to pier to board your private boat for an hour cruise over the sunken city of Kekova. Docking at a local village, you will have a short ride on to Kas for overnight accommodation. Overnight in Kas.

Day 10 – KAS - FETHIYE

Departing from Kas, you will drive an hour and reach remains of Xanthos ancient city famed for its tomb chambers. Continue your drive on to Fethiye to visit Kayakoy and hike through this world famous isolated village. Overnight in Fethiye.

Day 11 – FETHIYE - BODRUM

After breakfast depart for Bodrum. Driving through fertile fields and beautiful sceneries you will reach Bodrum following Gokova Bay route. Enjoy breaks at local villages and cafes to experience local people. Later in the afternoon you will reach Bodrum and explore Crusader's Castle of Bodrum famed for its underwater archaeology museum. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 12 – BODRUM

Today, you will enjoy biking (cycling) through olive orchards and by the charming bays and coves of Bodrum Peninsula. Rest of the day is at leisure. Overnight in Bodrum.

Day 13 – BODRUM - IZMIR

This morning you will leave Bodrum and drive northwards following a scenic route by the shores of Bafa Lake. Then, you will have a short drive and reach the city of Ephesus where history and archaeology will offer you their majesty with incredible richness. You will be walking on the Marble Road that runs through the city, having various structures resting on it: Temple of Hadrian is a unique beauty with its articulate facade while Library of Celsus has all the expression of the grandeur of “good old days” of the Roman Period. Today you will also tour the Terrace Houses, the ancient residential section of Ephesus. Among all the archaeological remains, the Great Theater of Ephesus bears the major Biblical importance. Overnight in Izmir.

Day 14 – DEPARTURE FOR HOME

In the morning, you will be transferred from your hotel to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will connect your international flight back home.

Notes

Tour Package Rate Includes:

- VIP Meet & Greet service upon arrival in Istanbul.

- Arrival airport transfers in Istanbul and Cappadocia.

- Departure airport transfers in Istanbul and Izmir.

- Accommodation on BB basis.

- Transportation by A/C non-smoking deluxe minivan for transfers and touring mentioned in the itinerary.

- Services of the English-speaking professional private tour guide throughout the program.

- All entrance and parking fees for the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary.

- Private tour with Ferrari (approx. 2-3 hours) in Istanbul.

- Coffee break at Sumahan Hotel in Istanbul.

- Bosphorus cruise by private boat (approx. 1.5 hours) in Istanbul.

- Hot Air Balloon Flight (approx. 1.5 hours) in Cappadocia.

- Private valley tour with ATW in Cappadocia.

- Private visit to the studio of a pottery artist in Cappadocia.

- Koprulu Canyon rafting & hiking in Antalya.

- Private boat tour over the sunken city of Kekova.

- Cycling through Bodrum Peninsula.

- Complimentary refreshments on vehicle throughout the journey.

- Travel kits including guide books, bookmarks, stamped postcards and maps.

 

Tour Package Rate Excludes:

- Domestic flight tickets: Istanbul – Nevsehir and Izmir – Istanbul.

- Meals except for the breakfasts at the hotels.

- Beverages.

- Honorary gratuities for guide and driver.

- Personal expenses.

 

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