<h2>Overview</h2><p>On a 3-day excursion from Cappadocia, experience the best of Nemrut &amp; Harran's surreal scenery! The itinerary includes visits to the Seljuk Caravanserai, Pinarbasi, and Tekir Valley, with a boutique hotel in the center of the area serving as its headquarters. Visit Mt. Nemrut, the Artemia Roman Bridge in the Center, and the Karakus Tumulus Tomb! The amazing 2-day excursion also includes transportation back and forth from Cappadocia.</p><h2>Extra Note</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Cappadocia is where the tour begins. There are frequent bus departures from Istanbul to Cappadocia. The journey takes roughly 10 hours. A domestic flight is advised.</p></li></ul><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>3-day Mount Nemrut &amp; Harran Tour trip from Cappadocia with an expert local guide</p></li><li><p>Visit Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>3-star hotel accommodation in Kahta, Sanliurfa plus a round-trip transfer from Cappadocia included</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 : Nemrut Tours From Cappadocia</strong></h4><p>08:00 am You will be picked up from your accommodation by Before Travel Agency, who will then drive you to Nemrut Tour in Cappadocia. We will visit the 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai "Karatayhan" after travelling through Kayseri City. We'll make our next stop in Pinarbasi for a quick tea break. After there, we'll continue biking to Tekir for lunch. After photographing the Tekir Valley's breathtaking beauty, we will ride to Kahta and check into our hotel. Kahta's dinner and overnight stay. Our three-day Mt. Nemrut tours are professionally guided and include all necessary services. From the beginning of the excursion, the tour guide will be with you. There will be adequate stops on the bus from Cappadocia to Nemrut.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2 : Mount Nemrut | Harran Tour</strong></h4><p>Very early in the morning, we'll check out of the motel and ascend to the Mt. Nemrut ruins. We will next trek for around 25 minutes to reach the top of Mt. Nemrut at the conclusion of our excursion. In this location, between the enormous statues and heads of kings and gods, we shall enjoy the stunning sunrise. Your tour guide will teach you about the Commagene Kingdom and the statues after the sun rises atop Mt. Nemrut and show you around, allowing you the chance to take pictures. After that, we'll return to the hotel for breakfast. We'll stop at the Karakus Tumulus Tomb and the Artemia Roman Bridge's ruins on the way back to the hotel. After breakfast, we will start our journey to Sanliurfa and Harran, where we will stop to see the Ataturk Dam, the largest dam in the Middle East. At Sanliurfa, we will check in to our hotel and eat lunch there. We will tour Abraham's Cave and its surrounding Pools of Holy Carp after lunch. Then, after exploring the Asian covered market, we'll travel to "Harran," where Abraham spent his final years and is said to have lived in a community of spellbinding mud-brick "beehive" homes. We will drive back to the hotel after touring the ruins of Harran, which include the city walls, the oldest Islamic university, and the castle built in the 18th century. Sanliurfa dinner and overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Sanlıurfa Tour Back to Cappadocia</strong></h4><p></p><h4>We will go from Sanliurfa to Birecik, which is famous for its bald-ibis (Kelaynak) birds, after breakfast. This is the only area in the world where these birds can found, and there is currently a very restricted number left. We'll also go to a farm where Bald Ibis birds are raised for breeding. Following lunch, we'll take a short pause for tea in the Taurus Mountains before heading back to Goreme. 18:00:Tour Ends in Cappadocia.</h4><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Every Monday and Thursday from April 15th - October 15th.</p></li><li><p>The tour starts at 08:30 on the first day and finish at 18:00 on the third day.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Private Tour Available, Please request</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 10</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

NEMRUT HARRAN TOUR FROM CAPPADOCİA

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Take a beautiful journey through the European (Thracian) regions of Turkey to reach Gallipoli. In order to traverse the Dardanelles Strait, you board a ferry here. You will eat a meal of local fare on the other side of the Strait. Then, pay a visit to the historical sites of Gallipoli, including Helen's Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Late in the evening, return to Istanbul.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><h4><strong>06:30 a.m</strong><br>Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul, transfer to Canakkale.</h4><p><strong>11:30 a.m</strong><br>Departure for full day Troy tour from Cankkale, lunch on the tour.</p><p><strong>After Lunch</strong><br>After lunch we start to visit this beautiful historical city while listening our guide. first stop is the replica wooden horse which is given as a present to this city after the Troy movie and helps you to give a deeper understanding of how Troy would have looked at various points throughout history. The Archaeological Site of Troy has 4,000 years of history. Its extensive remains are the most significant and substantial evidence of the first contact between the civilizations of Anatolia and the burgeoning Mediterranean world. Troy is a complex city, with nine ancient cities, each built on top of each other. In the Bronze age (3000 – 1700 BC) Troy was strategically located between Europe and Asia. In the 3rd and 2nd millennia Troy became a prosperous trade and cultural centre. After the Trojan War the city became abandoned between the years 1100 – 700 BC. Greek settlers began to reoccupy the area in 700 BC and Alexander the Great ruled around the 4th century and named Ileum. The Romans then captured the city in 85 BC and named it New Ileum.</p><p><strong>17:00 p.m</strong><br>End of the tour, transfer to asian side of Dardanelles to Eceabat, here you have a short time to wander around this pleasant fishing village before we drive back to Istanbul.</p><p><strong>18:00 p.m</strong><br>Departure from Eceabat to Istanbul.</p><p><strong>23:30 p.m</strong><br>Arrive in Istanbul, transfer to your hotel.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult</p></li><li><p>Dress code is smart casual</p></li><li><p>Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking</p></li><li><p>The duration of journeys are approximate, the exact duration will depend on the time of day and traffic conditions</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>At least 2 people are required for this activity to take place.</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund</p></li><li><p>This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Food and drinks, unless specified</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

DAILY TROY FROM ISTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Explore Ephesus and Pamukkale on this overnight tour from Istanbul, including all flights and transportation. Traveling with a small group of just 12 people or fewer means you'll get personalized attention from your guide as you learn about the ancient history of these sites. Your guide will lead tours of each UNESCO World Heritage Site and be available to answer any questions. Accommodations, transfers, and some meals are included.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p>You will have your transfer from your hotel to airport for your flight to Denizli (60 mins) early in the morning. When you arrive to Denizli airport, you will be greeted by High Hill Travel representative to be transferred to our Pamukkale Office for Full Day Pamukkale Hieraplis Tour.</p><p>We will see Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) which is created by calcite-laden waters and a magnificent landscape and also made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a serious of terraced basins. Then, we will see Hierapolis which is one of the sacred sites of Turkey and where is also UNESCO World Heritage Site, dates back thousands of years and White limestone terraces captivate, known as travertines of Pamukkale.</p><p>We will continue to our tour with Necropolis which means cemetery and city of dead in Greek language. Then we will visit famous Cleopatra Swimming Pool where you will have a chance to swim. During your tour , you will have lunch too.</p><p>In the end of day, we will transfer you a beautiful hotel/resort in Kusadasi to check in where you will spend the night.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong></h4><p>After your breakfast and check out from your hotel , The Full day Ephesus Tour will start.</p><p>We will visit; The temple of Artemis at Epheus which is one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World, Celcius Library where was served as the final resting place of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus , Ephesus Ancient City with its marvelous highlights and House of Virgin Mary which is believed to be where she lived and died. Also , we will see old theaters,hammams, passing through harbour.</p><p>In the end of our tour, we will transfer you to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. When you arrived to airport in Istanbul, you will be again greeted by a High Hill Travel representative and transferred to your hotel.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Stroller accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Infant seats available</p></li><li><p>Transportation is wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>Pick up and Drop off services available from the Hotels which is located in the Sultanahmet and Taksim Regions. While booking this package, please indicate your Istanbul Hotel. The travelers who stay out of the pick-up &amp; drop off zone may handle their own transportation to/from the Airport.</p></li><li><p>After we received your booking, our team will contact you to request copies of your passports in order to book your domestic flights. Please send us the copies of your passports as soon as possible to complete your reservation, this is very important to have a smooth-running operation. Your reservation may be canceled or operational disruptions may occur due to information not sent on time. Our company is not responsible for such situations.</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>1 Night Accommodation</p></li><li><p>Lunch x2</p></li><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Professional Licensed Guides</p></li><li><p>Flights from Istanbul to Izmir(Ephesus)</p></li><li><p>Flights from Denizli(Pamukkale) to Istanbul</p></li><li><p>All Airport Transfers</p></li><li><p>Enterance Fees to the Museums mentioned in the itinerary</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)</p></li><li><p>2 Local Tours; in Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Hierapolis &amp; Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Denizli</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks during Lunch (if preferred)</p></li><li><p>Personal Expenses</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Cleopatra Pools</p></li></ul><p></p>

2 DAYS PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>This Black Sea Tours From Cappadocia will take you on a fully-guided tour of the Hattusa Yazilikaya and Alacahoyuk.&nbsp;Visit Corum and Amasya. We also visit Duragan, Sinop, and Vezirkopru.&nbsp;Visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay, which offers rich natural beauty with green trees, colorful flowers, and small inland bays. We also visit Kastamonu Village. We tour from Hidirlik Hill, to see the city and explore the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu.&nbsp;Akcakoca, then return to Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 Friday</strong> : Hattusa | Yazilikaya | Alacahoyuk</h4><p>Morning pickup from Cappadocia hotel. We drive via Kozakli towards Hattusa which is the capital of the Hittite Empire during the late Bronze Age.&nbsp;We first visit Yazilikaya. Here you will find rock carvings depicting Hittites gods.&nbsp;Next, we visit Hattusa ('the Great Temple'), the city ruins that include the Royal Gate, the Lions' Gate, and the summer palace of Hitites.&nbsp;We then drive to Alacahoyuk, where we see the Sphinx Gate as well as the Royal Tombs.&nbsp;Corum Overnight</p><h4><strong>Day 2 Saturday</strong> : Corum | Amasya</h4><p>After breakfast, we head to Amasya. It is located in the mountains above the Black Sea coast in narrow valleys along the banks the Yesilirmak River.&nbsp;It is a fortified town high above the river.&nbsp;It is a former provincial capital and a rich city that produced kings from the kings at Pontus to Strabo, the geographer to many generations in the Ottoman imperial Dynasty.&nbsp;Overnight Amasya</p><h4><strong>Day 3 Sunday </strong>: Vezirkopru | Duragan | Sinop</h4><p>This morning, we are driving to Sinop via Duragan and Vezirkopru, At the breakup of Alexander's empire the Vezirköprü region became part of the kingdom of Pontos with its capital at Amaseia (Amasya), later at Sinop. Overnight Sinop.</p><h4><strong>Day 4 Monday</strong> : Akliman | Hamsilos | Erfelek Waterfall</h4><p>We leave our hotel to visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay. This area is rich in natural beauty, with lush green forests and colorful flowers, and small inland lakes.&nbsp;During the First World War, military ships used the bay's secret location to their strategic advantage.&nbsp;We will then visit Erfelek Waterfall, where you can trek through the park to see many waterfalls and other stunning natural scenes.&nbsp;Stay the night in Sinop</p><h4><strong>Day 5 Tuesday</strong> : Ayancik | Abana | Inebolu | Kastamonu</h4><p>Start the day by heading to Ayancik Town, a beautiful district of Sinop. Then, drive to Abana.&nbsp;Take a stroll along the stunning coast or have tea by the seaside.&nbsp;Continue onwards to Inebolu, where you will find "Gazi Inebolu".&nbsp;Visitors are amazed by Inebolu's wooden houses that reflect Rum (Byzantine, Ottoman Greek), architecture, dark green landscape, and spectacular coastline.&nbsp;Drive to Kastamonu for the night.&nbsp;Overnight Kastamonu.</p><h4><strong>Day 6 Wednesday</strong> : Kastamonu | Arac | Safranbolu</h4><p>After visiting Kastamonu's city center, which is one of the few places where you can still find excellent examples of traditional Turkish homes, we head to Safranbolu via Arac.&nbsp;Overnight Safranbolu.</p><h4><strong>Day 7 Thursday</strong> : Safranbolu | Amasra</h4><p>After breakfast, we begin our tour at Hidirlik Hill. This is where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu.&nbsp;Cinci Inn and Bath, Clock tower, Arasta bazaar, Old government building, Clock Tower, Clock tower.&nbsp;We will then learn about traditional handicraft shops.&nbsp;We will then drive to Amasra, where we will visit the Roman Castle &amp; Walls and the wood-carving handicraft bazaar. Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 8 Friday</strong> : Akcakoca | Istanbul</h4><p>Today we travel to Akcakoca, where we visit the Old Town of Akcakoca. This charming neighborhood, perched on a gentle hill, is home to traditional wooden houses and firebricks lined with square-shaped blocks.&nbsp;We visit the castle before driving to Istanbul. It is one of many castles built along the coast of Black Sea by the Genoese.&nbsp;Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 9 Saturday</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour ends with breakfast. We transfer you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Cappadocia. You can get to Cappadocia by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 10 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 380 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

9 DAYS BLACK SEA TOURS FROM CAPPADOCİA

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Eastern Turkey Tour let you explore the sites of enchanting Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, then get off the beaten track and explore the dramatic natural beauty of Nemrut Mardin Van region; its breathtaking view, fascinating sights and charming historic towns.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Van</h4><p>Welcome to Van! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Van</h4><p>Today we will take a ferry to Akdamar Island and visit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross made in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Dogubeyazit</h4><p>Today we kick the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also travel Ishak Pasa Palace and visit the relics of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kars</h4><p>An early morning departure to the ancient City of Ani, close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also able to visit the important Kars Castle and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Erzurum</h4><p>Today we tour southwest to the scenic heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and savor the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Trabzon</h4><p>We will enjoy a spectacular drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before visiting the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 7 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>Today we tour the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Van. You can get to Van by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 23 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 380 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

8 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On this 2-day tour to the Gallipoli Battlefields and the ancient city of Troy, which includes overnight lodging, combine two of Turkey's most popular historical sites. Discover the legends of Troy, which is listed on the UNESCO World Heritage List, as you visit the Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, and the Houses of Troy I after walking the infamous World War I battlefields of Gallipoli, including Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, and the Johnston's Jolly trenches.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 Istanbul to Gallipoli – Troy Tour (B, L)</strong></h4><p>06:30 am Pick up from Istanbul hotel and bus to Gallipoli Peninsula. Enjoy breakfast on the way and after lunch we take the ferry to Canakkale. In the legendary city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Troy we will explore more than 5000 years of history. Setting for Homer’s Iliad and the Odyssey this ancient city was once called Wilusa by the Hitites. See a replica of the Trojan Horse that you can climb for a photo, information centre about the excavations and exhibits underway, the fortification walls of Troy Vl with its tower and gateway entrance, the Temple of Athena – the focal point of a great annual festival in honor of the goddess Athena, the entrance ramp to Troy ll, and the Odeon. At the end of the tour we ferry back to the hotel on the Asian side of the Dardanelles. Relax during your overnight stay in Eceabat.</p><h4><strong>Day 2 Gallipoli Tour – Gallipoli to Istanbul (B, L)</strong></h4><p>After breakfast at the hotel we begin the full-day Gallipoli Tour. We will visit Brighton Beach, Hell Split, the Beach Cemetery and the Grave of John Simpson. After lunch we visit the Anzac Cove, Ariburnu and Anzac Cove cemeteries, the Lone Pine Australian memorial and cemetery. You can walk the Artillery Road and even visit some original tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, the infamous Nek cemetery, as well as the Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and cemetery. At the end of the tour we return to Istanbul and drop you off at your hotel late in the evening. End of your 2 days tour to Gallipoli and Troy.</p><p><strong>(B) : Breakfast</strong><br><strong>(L) : Lunch</strong></p><h3><strong>Include</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Overnight accommodation x 1 (BB)</p></li><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Gallipoli National Park</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Troy (Truva)</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Pick up or Drop off service from the hotels on the Asian side of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

2 DAYS TROY AND GALIPOLI

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Our 3-day tour is the best option if you want to enjoy your journey to Mount Nemrut while also visiting the enigmatic village of Harran, Göbeklitepe, and stunning Sanlurfa with its renowned pond of holy carp and cave of Abraham.</p><p>Extra Information: This journey begins in Cappadocia. There are frequent bus departures from Istanbul to Cappadocia. The journey takes roughly 10 hours. We propose a domestic flight.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Karatayhan caravanseray</p></li><li><p>Mount Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Atatürk dam</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Göbekli Tepe</p></li><li><p>Şanlıurfa</p></li><li><p>Birecik</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Karatay Caravansarai | Kahraman Maras</h4><p>Our journey today, which starts in Cappadocia and ends in Kahta, passes through the Tekir plateau, Karatay Caravansarai, and Kahraman Maras (which makes the best ice cream in Turkey!). A day later Adiyaman</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Mt Nemrut | Kahta | Urfa | Harran</h4><p>Visit Mt. Nemrut before sunrise and ascend the mountain for 15 minutes to observe the enchanted aurora over the plateau. While there, you may also see the enormous, old rock figures. See the Ancient City when you return to Kahta. For a tour of this intriguing 400-year-old village, including the mudbrick beehive homes, head south to Harran. Nighttime Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 3 </strong>: Birecik | Istanbul</h4><p>After breakfast, we travel to Birecik to see the famous Bald Ibis birds, and then return flight to Istanbul from Gaziantep Airport. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Our journey comes to an end after breakfast, and we bid our new acquaintances farewell.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

4 DAYS NEMRUT PACKAGE TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>To begin the tour, customers will be picked up from their accommodation.</p><h2>Details:</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p><strong>Available Days</strong> : Every day except Mondays and Thursdays</p></li><li><p><strong>Available From</strong> : Old City | Taksim Area</p></li><li><p><strong>Pick up time</strong> : Old City 08:30 | Taksim Area 08:15</p></li><li><p><strong>Drop off time</strong> : Approximately 17:00</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>DOLMABAHCE PALACE</strong></h4><p>On the European side of the Bosphorus strait, in Istanbul's Besktas neighborhood, is where you can find the Dolmabahce Palace. From 1856 until 1922, it functioned as the principal administrative hub of the Ottoman Empire, with the exception of the 22-year (1887–1909) period when Yldz Palace was utilized. Five million Ottoman mecidiye gold coins, or 35 tonnes of gold, were spent on the building. The symmetrically designed, three-story palace features 285 rooms and 43 hallways.</p><h4><strong>YILDIZ ROYAL GARDEN</strong></h4><p>These magnificent gardens provide a welcome respite from the hustle and bustle of the city. Visitors will be able to appreciate the splendor of Yldz Royal Garden, which serves as a monument to the once-powerful Ottoman Empire.</p><h4><strong>SHOPPING OPPORTUNITY</strong></h4><p>At this point in the tour, visitors could be given the opportunity to shop. We'll eat lunch at a nearby restaurant.</p><h4><strong>CITY WALLS</strong></h4><p>The old city's perimeter walls date back more than 1600 years, and as you drive through the ruins of these magnificent buildings, you can imagine how powerful the old city must have been in its heyday.</p><h4><strong>GOLDEN HORN</strong></h4><p>The entry from the Bosphorus is the widest portion and is roughly 8 kilometers long. With a capability to build 300 boats at once, it served as a dockyard for the Ottoman Navy. The excursion arrives at this location by bus and ends with a cable car ride.</p><h4><strong>CABLE CAR &amp; PIERRE LOTI HILL</strong></h4><p>The hill, which bears the famous French author's name, offers breathtaking views of the city and Golden Horn from the comfort of a cable car.</p><h4><strong>BOAT TRIP ON THE BOSPHORUS</strong></h4><p>After the breathtaking sights of Golden Horn, you will embark on a cruise that travels between the two hemispheres. One of the most affluent estate regions from bygone eras will be seen and described, passing through the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palaces, wooden houses and mansions up to the Rumeli Fortress.</p><h4><strong>THE RUMELI FORTRESS (SEA VIEW, NO INTERIOR VISIT)</strong></h4><p>On a hill on the Bosphorus' European side is the Rumeli Fortress. Before he took control of Constantinople, Mehmet II, the Ottoman Sultan, constructed it between 1451 and 1452.</p><h4><strong>THE LEANDER’S TOWER (SEA VIEW, NO INTERIOR VISIT)</strong></h4><p>It is one of the emblems of Istanbul and was formerly a watchtower and lighthouse. Guests will be transported back to their hotel at the conclusion of the tour.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Dolmabahce Mosque is visited in the winter season instead of the Yıldız Royal Garden</p></li><li><p>This tour is not operated on Mondays and Thursday.</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Transportation</p></li><li><p>Entry Fees</p></li><li><p>Boat Cruise</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Guided Service</p></li><li><p>Insurance</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Personal Expenses</p></li><li><p>Drink</p></li></ul><p></p>

DOLMABAHCE PALACE TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>On this Eastern Turkey Tour with a special knowledge of both the superb ancient sites and the hidden areas, you are assured of a trip into the heart of Eastern Turkey. Before Travel guides are uniquely equipped to take you off the hidden track. We look ahead to offering you to the culture, traditions, folklore and food of the unique region. Eastern Anatolia knew with its friendliness, history, and pastoral beauty. Before Travel Tours will take you closer to the people so that you will feel their hospitality first hand.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Gaziantep - Archeological Museum</p></li><li><p>Gaziantep - Mosaic Museum</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Tatvan</p></li><li><p>Van - Akdamar Church</p></li><li><p>Van - Ishak Pasa Palace</p></li><li><p>Dogubeyazit</p></li><li><p>Mt. Ararat</p></li><li><p>Ani Citadel</p></li><li><p>Sumela Monastery</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><p><strong>Day 1 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet you at the Airport and transfer to your hotel, and the balance of the day is yours, free to explore. Overnight Istanbul</p><p><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul</strong></p><p>Today it is free to explore this unusual city that crosses east and west, before boarding your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Gaziantep</strong></h4><p>Early morning leaving today for Gaziantep, where we will view the magnificent Roman mosaics of Zeugma in the archeological museum. At the way, we will tour Gumusler Monastery and Yesemek. Overnight Gaziantep</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Sanli Urfa</strong></h4><p>Today we ride to the ancient city of Sanli Urfa, place of Abraham. On the way, we will tour remains of the Biblical Roman city of Zeugma by the River Euphrates. Overnight Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Kahta</strong></h4><p>See the 'City of Prophets' as we tour Abrahams caves, the pool of pure Carp and the busy, bright silk bazaar before touring nearby Harran to see the unbelievable beehive houses. In the afternoon, we turn to Kahta with a short stop at Ataturk dam, third largest in the world. Overnight Adiyaman</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Mt Nemrut</strong></h4><p>Today will be on an adventure to remember as we visit Mt Nemrut and the mountaintop church of Antiochus I at sunrise, before proceeding to Mardin, overlooking the wide plains of Mesopotamia. Overnight Mardin</p><h4><strong>Day 7 : Mardin</strong></h4><p>This morning we travel Mardin, and it's Arabic style houses decorated with intricate carvings before proceeding onto Hasankeyf, to tour the cliff top Roman remains of ancient Cephe and the old town of Midyat. After lunch by the Tigris River, we leave to Tatvan, a small town on the shore of Lake Van and watch the sunset over the lake before heading to Van. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 8 : Van</strong></h4><p>Today we get on a ferry to Akdamar Island and hit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross built in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 9 : Dogubeyazit</strong></h4><p>Today we start the ancient 'silk road' Dogubeyazit placed at the foothill of Mt Ararat, the highest mountain in Anatolia and Noah's Ark is believed to have landed. We also tour Ishak Pasa Palace and hit the remains of Eski Beyazit, an ancient Urartian City before continuing onto Kars. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 10 : Kars</strong></h4><p>An early morning going to the medieval City of Ani. It is close to the Turkish-Armenian border. We also have an opportunity to visit the impressive Kars Castle, and surrounding ancient churches. Overnight Kars</p><h4><strong>Day 11 : Erzurum</strong></h4><p>Today we drive southwest to the beautiful heights of Erzurum. On the way, we will visit the 12th-century Medrese, speak with the imam at the 12th century Mosque and enjoy the ethnographic museum. Overnight Erzurum</p><h4><strong>Day 12 : Trabzon | Sumela Monastery</strong></h4><p>We will enjoy a beautiful drive towards the historic city of Trabzon today, via Karaca Cave before touring the breathtaking Byzantine Monastery of Sumela. Overnight Trabzon</p><h4><strong>Day 13 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Today we travel the historic city of Trabzon, once the capital of the Byzantine Empire, before our flight back to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 14 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we will transfer you back to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 600 €</p></li><li><p></p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included/Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

14 DAYS EASTERN TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>15 Days Turkey Tour. With a special experience of both the superb historical sites and the hidden areas, you are ensured of a journey into the heart of <strong>Eastern Turkey</strong>. Before Travel guides are uniquely equipped to take you off the hidden track. We look forward to offering you to the culture, traditions, folklore and food of the unique region. <strong>Eastern Anatolia</strong> is known with its friendliness, history, and pastoral beauty. Before Travel Tours will take you closer to the people so that you will feel their hospitality first hand.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Istanbul- Old City Tour, Aya Sofya (St Sophia), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome</p></li><li><p>Iznik, Bursa - Green Mosque, Silk Bazaar, Gordion,</p></li><li><p>Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum, Civilizations Museum</p></li><li><p>Hacibektas - Tomb of Haji Bektash Veli, Bektashi Order Museum</p></li><li><p>Göreme Open Air museum, Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City</p></li><li><p>Hattusa - Ancient Site, Alacahöyük - Ancient Site,</p></li><li><p>Amasya, Erfelek Waterfall, Sinop, Kastamonu,</p></li><li><p>Safranbolu - UNESCO Heritage site</p></li><li><p>Amasra - Castle, Akçakoca ,Akçakoca Castle</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet you at the Airport and transport to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to travel. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Old City</h4><p>After breakfast, you enjoy a guided tour of the only city to cross two continents, hitting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 3 </strong>: Iznik | Bursa</h4><p>Today leave to Bursa, enjoying wonderful landscapes formed by the temperate climate of the region circling the Sea of Marmara. Stop in Iznik, ancient Nicea, renowned for its historical blue tile result. Continue to Bursa, the first city of the Ottoman Empire. Visit Yesil Türbe (Green Tomb) so named because of the green tiles covering the building, Yesil Cami and Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque). Around this mosque, are the popular markets of the city, covering Koza Han, the silk bazaar. Overnight Bursa</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gordion | Ankara</h4><p>This morning we leave for Ankara the modern capital of Turkey. On the way, we tour the site of ancient Gordion. Once the capital of the nation of Phrygia where Alexander the Great cut the great knot. The kings of Phrygia made large tombs near Gordion. Manufactured mounds built over wooden burial chambers and called tumuli. We visit the largest one, which is said to go to the legendary King Midas. Upon arrival in Ankara in the late afternoon, experience a scenic tour of the city and, time allowing, visit Anitkabir.The mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the national leader, and founder of the Turkish Republic. Overnight Ankara</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Ankara | Cappadocia</h4><p>This morning we tour the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, an award getting Museum found near the ancient Citadel of Ankara and then proceed on to Cappadocia. We stay in the town of Hacibektas, where Haji Bektash Veli, the Anatolian mystic, philanthropist, and philosopher and founder of the Bektashi order, lived most of his life. Tour the Bektashi Order Museum and the Tomb of Haji Bektash Veli. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Cappadocia | Goreme | Underground City</h4><p>Wonder at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia into the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and search the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Hattusa | Yazilikaya | Alacahoyuk</h4><p>After breakfast, we start via Kozakli to the city of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire in the developed Bronze Age. First we visit Yazilikaya, the remains of the open air temple where there are rock carvings of Hittites gods. Then we go to Hattusa, ‘the Great Temple’, the city remains covering the Lions’ Gate and the Royal Gate and the summer mansion of Hittites. Then we start to Alacahoyuk seeing the Sphinx Gate and the Royal Tombs. Overnight Çorum</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Corum, Amasya</h4><p>After breakfast, we start to Amasya, is in the mountains beyond the Black Sea coast, in a narrow valley along the banks of the Yesilirmak River. It's a strong city high on the cliffs over the river. It has a long history as a provincial capital, a wealthy city producing kings and princes from the kings of Pontus, through Strabo, the geographer to many generations of the Ottoman imperial dynasty. Overnight Amasya</p><h4><strong>Day 9 </strong>: Vezirkopru | Duragan | Sinop</h4><p>This morning, we are driving to Sinop via Duragan and Vezirkopru, At the breakup of Alexander's empire the Vezirköprü region became part of the kingdom of Pontos with its capital at Amaseia (Amasya), later at Sinop. Overnight Sinop Boutique</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Akliman | Hamsilos | Erfelek Waterfall</h4><p>We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman Cove, Hamsilos Bay, which offers rich natural beauty with green forests, colorful flowers, and small inland bays. Military ships took strategic advantage of the bay’s hidden location during the First World War. Lastly, we visit, Erfelek Waterfall where you will be able to trek through the park and find many cascading waterfalls and other beautiful natural scenes. Overnight Sinop</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Ayancik | Abana | Inebolu | Kastamonu</h4><p>Early in the morning heading Ayancik town, a pretty district of Sinop, then driving to Abana. Opportunity to have a walk at the amazing coast and to have tea at the seaside. Heading toward Inebolu and visit “Gazi İnebolu” district. Inebolu, with its wooden houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman Greek) architecture, dark green nature and excellent coastline, amazes the visitors. Lastly, drive to Kastamonu and overnight. Overnight Kastamonu</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Kastamonu | Araç | Safranbolu</h4><p>After visiting Kastamonu city center, where is one of the rare cities where you can find great examples of traditional Turkish houses, we drive to Safranbolu via town of Araç. Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Safranbolu | Amasra</h4><p>After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to get a city view and discover the well-preserved wooden houses in Safranbolu. Cinci Inn &amp; Bath, Old government building, Clock tower, Arasta bazaar. Then we will get to know about traditional handicraft shops. In the afternoon, we drive to Amasra and visit the Roman Castle &amp; Walls, wood-carving handicraft bazaar and outer &amp; inner piers of the city Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 14 </strong>: Akcakoca | Istanbul</h4><p>Today, we drive to Akcakoca and visit Old town of Akçakoca on a gentle hill is a well-preserved neighborhood of traditional houses of wood and firebricks, lining square-shaped blocks. Before driving to Istanbul, we visit the castle, which is one of the series of castles built by the Genoese along the coast of Black Sea. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 15 </strong>: Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you back to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 590 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

15 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Start and finish in Istanbul! The 2 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Air includes lodging in a cave hotel as well as domestic flights, a knowledgeable guide, meals, transportation, and more. It also takes you through Istanbul, Turkey, and Cappadocia over the course of two days. hot air balloon ride is optional.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p>Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport. You will fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia and at Cappadocia airport, you will be greeted by High Hill Travel representative and transferred to our Office. From there, you will begin your full day Cappadocia Tour.</p><p>We will visit; Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Castle (Byzantium Period), Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Kizilirmak River which is longest river in Turkey, towns of Urgup and Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can test your potting skills.</p><p>At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day by yourself to explore lovely Goreme town. Overnight in Goreme.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong></h4><p>We will pick you up again from your hotel in the morning after you have your breakfast and check out. Then you will start to our full day tour of South Cappadocia. We will visit : Ortahisar Castle, Love Valley , hiking in Red Valley (Rose Valley) which gets its name from the rose-colored rock, Cavusin Village and Underground City.</p><p>At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight from Cappadoica to Istanbul. At the arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be again greeted by a High Hill Travel representative and transferred to your hotel.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand baggage allowance for each domestic flight. If you will need more baggage allowance, please contact with us.</p></li><li><p>Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Lunch x2</p></li><li><p>Professional local guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Overnight accommodation in a cave hotel</p></li><li><p>Round trip domestic flight tickets Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Fairy Chimneys</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Devrent Valley</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Red Valley</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ozkonak Underground City</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Drinks with indicated meals</p></li><li><p>Personal Expenses</p></li><li><p>Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

2 DAYS CAPPADOCIA FROM ISTANBUL BY PLANE

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Explore the sites of enchanting Van, Dogubeyazit, Kars, then get off the beaten track and explore the dramatic natural beauty of Turkey’s Black Sea Region; its breathtaking view, fascinating sights and charming historic towns.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Gaziantep - Archeological Museum</p></li><li><p>Gaziantep - Mosaic Museum</p></li><li><p>Harran</p></li><li><p>Mt. Nemrut</p></li><li><p>Van - Akdamar Church</p></li><li><p>Mardin</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet our guest at the Airport and transfer you to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to travel. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Today you are free to travel this exotic city that crosses east and west, before boarding your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : </strong>Gaziantep</h4><p>Early morning leaving today for Gaziantep, where we will see the magnificent Roman mosaics of Zeugma in the archeological museum. By the way, we will visit Gumusler Monastery and Yesemek. Overnight Gaziantep</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Sanli Urfa</h4><p>Today we tour to the ancient city of Sanli Urfa, home of Abraham. On the way, we will tour remains of the Biblical Roman city of Zeugma by the River Euphrates. Overnight Sanliurfa</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Kahta</h4><p>See the 'City of Prophets' as we visit Abrahams caves, the pool of sacred Carp and the busy, colourful silk bazaar before visiting nearby Harran to see the incredible beehive houses. In the afternoon, we drive to Kahta with a brief stop at Ataturk dam, third largest in the world. Overnight Kahta</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Mt Nemrut</h4><p>Today will be an adventure to remember as we visit Mt Nemrut and the mountaintop church of Antiochus I at sunrise, before continuing to Mardin, overlooking the vast plains of Mesopotamia. Overnight Mardin</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Mardin</h4><p>This morning we tour Mardin, and it's Arabic style houses decorated with complex carvings before continuing onto Hasankeyf, to visit the cliff top Roman ruins of ancient Cephe and the old town of Midyat. After lunch by the Tigris River we depart to Tatvan, a small center on the edge of Lake Van and watch the sunset over the lake before heading to Van. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Van</h4><p>Today we take a ferry to Akdamar Island and visit the Armenian Cathedral of the Holy Cross built in the 10th century. Overnight Van</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Van</h4><p>After breakfast, our tour ends, and we will transfer you to the airport for your outbound flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Van. You can get to Van by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 23 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 420 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

9 DAYS EASTERN MIRACLE TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The New Testament book of Revelation refers to the Seven Churches of Asia Minor in Turkey. Discover the theological and social environment of ancient Biblical times as you travel the West Aegean. The tour encompasses all significant religious sites in addition to those with cultural and touristic importance. Explore the seven churches at the ancient cities of Ephesus, Smyrna, Pergamon, Thyatira, Sardis, Philadelphia (Lydia), and Laodicea on a round-trip journey from Istanbul to Izmir.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Explore the ancient city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Marvel at the spectacular 'Fairy Chimneys' of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>See the natural limestone cascades of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Wander through the famous archaeological site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the ancient city of Pergamum</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Flight to Izmir</h4><p>Travel to airport for Izmir flight reach the airport in Izmir. Our agent will meet you and transfer to hotel. See the Church of Saint. POLICARP, the first structure built in ancient Smyrna, which served as a symbol of the central location of the Seven Churches of the Apocalypse. Then, go to Alexander the Great's "Velvet Castle" to see the Izmir Bay.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Kusadası | Pergamon | Kusadasi</h4><p>See the Asclepion, Red Basilica, Acropolis, and Pergamon. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>Full day visit to the impressive remains of Ephesus, the House of Virgin Mary, the Archaeological Museum and the Basilica of Saint John. Spend the night at Kusadas</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Kusadası | Sardes | Philadelphia | Pamukkale</h4><p>Go to Sardes, the former Lydian capital, and explore the Church of Sardes. proceed to Alasehir, the location of the Biblical Philadelphia Church. Take a stroll around Philadelphia's neighborhoods before traveling to Pamukkale, the snow-white "Cotton Castle," with its mineral-rich lime springs. See Hierapolis, a former city. Here is the St. Philip the Apostle Martyrium. Take a leisurely dip in the hotel's hot spring pool.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Pamukkale | Laodicea | Aphrodisias | Kusadasi</h4><p>Drive to the ancient Ruins of Eskihisar in the morning before continuing on to Aphrodisias, the home of the Goddess of Love. See the beautifully restored Hadrian Bath, Odeon, Agora, Stadium, and Temple of Aphrodite.</p><h4><strong>Day 6 </strong>: Izmir Airport</h4><p>Transportation to the airport in Izmir for a flight to Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

6 DAYS SEVEN CHURCHES TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Visit this amazing Highlights of Turkey page to see the historical and cultural highlights of Turkey. Istanbul to Kusadas 6-day Turkey trip. This tour makes it simple for you to explore the best of the nation because it includes transportation from either of Istanbul's two main airports, five nights' worth of lodging, and your departure. See UNESCO-listed archeological sites like Pamukkale and explore historic cities like Ephesus. Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian Obelisk, The Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace are just a few of the city's other notable landmarks.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>6-day Turkey tour to Istanbul,Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit ancient cities like Hierapolis and Ephesus and see the Temple of Artemis – one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World</p></li><li><p>Tour the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale and admire its distinctive travertine rock terraces, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt, Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Tour Plan</strong></h2><h4>Day 1 : Arrive in Istanbul</h4><p>We will meet you at the airport and drive you to one of our hotels in the Sultanahmet neighborhood. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2 : Istanbul Old City Walking Tour</strong></h4><p>Pickup and departure for a full-day Old City tour will take place at your hotel. We will go there. After the trip, we will drive you to your hotel via Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, The Hippodrome, Theodosius' Egyptian obelisk, the Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, the German Fountain, the Grand Bazaar, and Topkapi Palace. Istanbul overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3 : Free Day to Explore Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4 : Flight from Istanbul to Izmir | Ephesus Tour</strong></h4><p>The hotel will pick up the guests and drive them to the airport. Izmir is reached by air from Istanbul. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Ephesus office. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The Virgin Mary's House, a modest home in the Solmissos Mountains designated as her final resting place by the Vatican, is also included in the visit. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. Visitors are taken to their accommodation in Kusadas or Selcuk at the conclusion of the excursion.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5 : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour | Flight from Izmir to Istanbul</strong></h4><p>Visitors are picked up from their hotels and driven the 3–4 hours to Pamukkale. Before you even reach the settlement below, you can already see an amazing sight. The water from these springs have a high mineral content (chalk, limestone and travertine) that cascading down the mountain, giving rise to the complexion of the mountains; resembling a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. The Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis long before this listing because they recognized the region's appeal. The tour ends with a transfer to the airport in Izmir when passengers fly to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, visitors are welcomed and driven to their accommodation. Istanbul overnight stay.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6 : Istanbul</strong></h4><p>In accordance with the specifics of your flight, proceed to the international airport after checking out of your accommodation.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

TURKEY HIGHLIGHTS 6 DAYS TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Departures every day.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>Istanbul’s Ancient Heart</strong><br>Istanbul’s ancient heart is a treasure trove of beautiful buildings, ancient art and colourful people. These days the population of Istanbul exceeds 13,000,000 people however in Sultanahmet time seems to have stood still. Regardless of large flashy tour buses the area hosts some amazing sights but interspersed between these almost as if they themselves were anchors to the past are the winding narrow sidestreets inhabited by locals and their families. On this amazing journey through Istanbul’s ancient heart you will visit some of the finest examples of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture all in close proximity to each other and accessible mainly on foot from your hotel.</p><p><strong>HAGIA SOFIA CHURC:</strong><br>Hagia Sophia means "Divine Wisdom" in Greek, this was an Orthodox church dedicated to holly wisdom, not to a Saint Sophia as some people wrongly call it today. Turkish people call it Aya Sofya, it's a former Byzantine church and former Ottoman mosque, now located in Sultanahmet neighborhood being one of the most important museums of Istanbul considered as a World Heritage by UNESCO. It is one of the greatest surviving examples of Byzantine architecture.</p><p><strong>SULTAN AHMED MOSQUE(BLUE MOSQUE):</strong><br>Also known as the Sultan Ahmet Camii (or Sultan Ahmed Mosque), this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman mosques in all of Turkey. Sultan Ahmed Mosque, known as the Blue Mosque by many tourists because of its bluish interior decoration, is the most important mosque of Istanbul standing next to the Byzantine Hippodrome in the old city center. It was built by the Ottoman sultan Ahmed I between 1609 - 1616 facing Hagia Sophia, in order to compete with it. Its architect was Sedefkar Mehmet Aga, a poet and inlayer as well, and a student of the greatest architect Sinan. When Ahmed I died in 1617, he was buried near the mosque and a mausoleum was built over his tomb.</p><p><strong>THE HIPPODROME:</strong><br>The Hippodrome of Constantinople was a horse-racing track that was the spotring and social activity centre of Constantinople, the capital of the Byzantine Empire. The Hippodrome is a park in front of Blue Mosque. It is also known as horse square because historically horce racing was done but today this place holds the obelisks. The first monument is the obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt. It’s height is 20 m. The second monument is serpentine column. It consisted three snakes twisted together but we don’t have their heads now only a chin of one snake was found and it is in Istanbul archeology museum . this column was built for a victory of the Greeks against of the Persians. It was kept in the temple of Apollo at Delphi. Constantine carried it to Istanbul in 324. It was believed that this column protected the city from insects. The third monument is obelisk of Constantine VII seen on the Hippodrome. You will also see The German Fountain . It was a present from the king of German, Wilhelm II for the Sultan Abdülhamid II.</p><p><strong>GRAND BAZAAR:</strong><br>One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world, the Grand Bazaar dates from the 15th century. Having more than 4000 shops, the Grand Covered Bazaar is visited by the tourists and the citizens regularly. The most important historical shopping center of Istanbul is the Grand Bazaar, which has gates opening to many areas of the Historic Peninsula. First time visitors to the Grand Bazaar will be astounded by its splendor and size.</p><p><strong>TOPKAPI PALACE:</strong><br>Topkapi Palace; The Administrative centre of Ottoman Empire from 1465 to 1853. The Construction of the Palace was ordered by Sultan Mehmet II in 1459 and completed in 1465. Topkapý Palace has three main gates called Bab-ý Humayun, Babu’s Saade and Babu’s Selam. It has four courtyards, Harem-i Humayun, garden of the palace Gulhane. There is a sultan and a palace. This palace is home to the sultan and his family but on the other hand and it is a center of government. The palace is located on the most beautiful point of the historical peninsula. The area covered by the palace is 700.000 m2 .</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Guide</p></li><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Entry Fees</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Tips to Guide</p></li></ul><p></p>

ISTANBUL OLD CİTY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The House of the Virgin Mary is the destination of a tour that begins in the Kusadasi harbor and offers beautiful views of Selcuk's Byzantine stronghold and the Temple of Artemis. While traveling to the Shrine of St. Mary, one is treated to beautiful views of the valley from a lengthy, winding road. The Vatican regards the little home, which is exquisitely positioned in the Solmissos Mountains, as the Virgin Mary's ultimate resting place. Your journey continues to ancient Ephesus, where you will enter through the Magnesia Gate's arched entrance and start a leisurely, downhill stroll to the provincial capital of Rome's ruins.</p><p>The magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, which was once used for both political and entertainment purposes, the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, and the stunning Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns will all be highlighted by your knowledgeable guide. One of the few buildings that is still in use today is the dramatic Great Theater.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>Flight to Izmir</strong><br>In the morning you will be transfered from your hotel to the airport for your flight to izmir. Up on arrival your tour guide will meet you there to start the daily Ephesus tour.</p><p>We start with The Temple of Artemis at Ephesus located on the western coast of Asia Minor (modern Turkey) was built in the 6th century BCE, and such was its tremendous size, double the dimensions of other Greek temples including the Parthenon, that it was soon regarded as one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BC and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until Late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. Once again rebuilt, in 401 CE it was torn down for the last time by a Christian mob. Today only the foundations and a solitary column stand as a reminder of the site where once stood the greatest temple in the ancient Mediterranean.</p><p><strong>Ephesus Ancient City</strong><br>next stop is Ephesus ancient city; Nesting on the western show of contemporary Turkey, near small resort Kusadasi, the once influential trading and spiritual place of Ephesus was regarded as the most important and largest centers of the old Mediterranean world, and is regarded as the best preserved places of antiquity in Asia Minor.</p><p>All through the times, the city was dominated by different empires which take account of Romans, Ionians, Lydians as well Walking the main entrance of the city, the Magnesia gate, you will astounded by amazing sights. Grooved in chariot wheels, streets made of marbles, lead to wonderful temples, frescoes in Terrace Houses, fountains as well as porticoes. Touring the 3 storey Celsus Library, The Odeon, Temple of Hadrian on Curetes Street, Trojan Fountain as well as the Grand Theatre.</p><p>After marvelous highlights of Ephesus Ancient City,the House of the Virgin Mary will be our last station to visit is located on the top of the "Bulbul" mountain 9 km ahead of Ephesus, the shrine of Virgin Mary enjoys a marvelous atmosphere hidden in the green. It is the place where Mary may have spent her last days. Indeed, she may have come in the area together with Saint John, who spent several years in the area to spread Christianity. Mary preferred this remote place rather than living in crowded place.</p><p>Paul VI was the first pope to visit this place in the 1960's. Later, in the 1980's, during his visit, Pope John-Paul II declared the Shrine of Virgin Mary has a pilgrimage place for Christians. at the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for the flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival to Istanbul airport you will be greeted by high travel.we hope you enjoyed your visit and we will be looking forward to seing you again.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Children must be accompanied by an adult</p></li><li><p>Stroller accessible</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>National Park fees</p></li><li><p>Lunch</p></li><li><p>Professional guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Transport by air-conditioned minivan</p></li><li><p>Airport/Departure Tax</p></li><li><p>Istanbul to Izmir return flight tickets</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ephesus Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Izmir</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

DAILY EPHESUS FROM İSTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Travel to Cappadocia, Turkey's famed lunar-like landscape, on a two-day excursion from Istanbul. Explore the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Devrent imagination valley (a lunar landscape), Pasabaglari (Fairy chimneys), Avanos (pottery demonstration using Hittite technique), Pigeon valley, Uchisar rock-castle, Esentepe (panoramic view of Goreme valley), Goreme open air museum (rock cut churches, frescos, monastery), and Kaymakli underground city.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p>In the evening you will have a transfer from our High Hill Travel Istanbul Office to the local bus terminal where you will take a 10-12 hours overnight intercity bus to Cappadocia. When you arrive to Goreme, you will be greeted by a High Hill Travel representative and transfered to our Cappadocia Office where you will start to the full day North Cappadocia tour.We will drive to the Uchisar Rock Fortress viewpoint and learn about the massive honeycombed towers that rise above Cappadocia like a crown. We leave Uchisar and drive to the scenic village of Urgup, a town consisting entirely of stone houses set in the hillside and lining the narrow winding streets.</p><p>Next we move to North to an intriguing collection of rock formations that seem to have been carved by an eccentric artist rather than by nature itself. Devrent Valley consists of many fairy chimneys that have eroded to form the shapes of animals, a whale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Also known as “imagination valley” let your mind wander and marvel in the strange and amazing shapes created by wind and rain. Avanos, a small riverside hamlet situated on the Kizilirmak or Red River is our next destination. This area has been the home of rich artisan communities with pottery production that goes back centuries. Like most of Cappadocia, visiting Avanos is like stepping back in time. The town sits on dozens of underground complexes and has a long history with the Kizilirmak River. Alexander the Great crossed this river to fight the Persians and the Romans built the picturesque city of Vanessa here. With an amazing collection of galleries and artists you will learn about the tradition of pottery and you might even be able to try your hand at creating a piece yourself!</p><p>Our final highlight of the day is a visit to the famous Goreme Open Air Museum. This site is an absolute ‘must see’ when visiting Cappadocia. The exceptionally well preserved churches here originate from before and after the iconoclastic period, rich with wonderful vibrant frescoes and carvings of the life of Christ and his disciples. This is the last stop of our tour today and we will transfer you to your hotel around 18:00 p.m. You have the rest of the evening to explore or simply relax for your overnight stay in Goreme.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong></h4><p>We will pick you up from your hotel with your luggage after breakfast and start our full day tour of South Cappadocia. Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı ancient multi-level underground city which is 5 floors and extending to a depth of approximately 40 m. Then head off to the Red Valley, this beautiful valley gets its name from the rose-colored rock. Here we will hike for 2 hours to see the beauty of the valley with several rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period.</p><p>At the end of the tour we will transfer you to our local office where you will have some free time to explore by yourself. In the evening we will transfer you to the local bus terminal for your 10-12 hours intercity bus back to Istanbul. When you arrive to Istanbul bus terminal, you can use the shuttle service to return to Sultanahmet area.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>1 Overnight accommodation</p></li><li><p>Lunch x2</p></li><li><p>National Park fees</p></li><li><p>Local guide</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul>

2 DAYS CAPPADOCIA FROM ISTANBUL BY BUS

<h2>Overview</h2><p>See the attractions of Cappadocia and the North Aegean area of Turkey on this amazing 5 Day Turkey Tour: Experience Turkey. See historic cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, as well as the travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site, to learn about life for the Turks under Roman authority. See memorable locations including Göreme, Uchisar, Cavusin, and more in Cappadocia, where your tour comes to a finish. This vacation makes it simple for you to experience Turkey because it includes two domestic flights (from Istanbul to Kayseri and from Izmir to Istanbul), transfers, and four nights' worth of lodging. The small group size of 16 guarantees that you'll receive individualized attention from your guide.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>5-day Turkey tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit Ephesus and see the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>See Pamukkale’s white travertine rock terraces on a tour of the UNESCO-listed archeological site</p></li><li><p>Bus from Istanbul to Kayseri and visit top Cappadocia attractions like Göreme, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Ihlara Valley</p></li><li><p>Hotel/airport transfers, two flights Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul and four nights of accommodation included</p></li><li><p>Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a more personalized experience</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Full day South Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Early in the morning, guests will be picked up from their hotels and transported to the airport. From Istanbul, a flight will take you to Kayseri or Nevsehir. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Goreme office. You will tour both the north and south of Cappadocia while you are there. Visitors go towards Derinkuyu's Subterranean city to see the sizable early Christian refugee population. The lovely Ihlara valley, also known as the ancient Peristerema or "Valley of Sky," is reached after Derinkuyu along the Melendiz River. You will take a 4 km journey down the valley and tour the well-known rock-cut churches. The tour stops at Pigeon Valley and the Selime Monastery on the way back. Visitors are left off at their Goreme hotel at the conclusion of the tour.</p><h4><strong>Day 2 </strong>: Full day North Cappadocia tour</h4><p>The tour will begin with the guests learning about Cappadocia's distinctive terrain when they meet the guide and driver at the hotel. Goreme's Open Air Museum, a feature of the area, is the first site where visitors may see the cave churches' preserved examples of Christian and Byzantine history in action. After that, you will travel to Avuşin, a former Greek settlement, to explore Cappadocia's civil architecture. At Avanos, which has been the epicenter of terracotta art since 2000 BC, lunch is served at a neighborhood eatery. You visit Pasabagi, often known as "Monks Valley," after lunch to observe the intriguing pinnacles that resemble mushrooms. The beautiful fairy chimneys can be seen at the following stop, Devrent (Imagination Valley). There will be one last stop to the Uchisar natural rock castle before you are taken back to your accommodation. After the second day's excursion, visitors are taken back to their accommodation. In the evening, Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya</h4><p>Pamukkale departing early in the morning. We will stop in Konya along the way, which is recognized as the adoptive home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish and was once one of the most significant Silk Road commerce hubs. Get there in Pamukkale Pamukkale, spend the night.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast and begin your full-day tour of Hierapolis and Pamukkale. This amazing sight is visible well before you reach the settlement below. These springs' highly mineralized water (chalk, limestone, and travertine) cascades down the mountain, giving the mountains their appearance—that of a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. Long before this listing, the Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis after realizing the region's attraction. Sleep in Kusadasi.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Ephesus Tour / Flight from Ephesus to Istanbul</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The tour includes a visit to the Museum of the American Indian and a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. After the tour, we'll take you to the airport in Izmir so you may fly to Istanbul ( 60 min ). We will greet you at the airport upon your arrival in Istanbul and drive you to your hotel.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

5 DAYS DİSCOVER TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The first stop on the 20-day Turkey tour is Istanbul, where we'll visit the most significant remnants of Constantinople's former grandeur. Gallipoli, the Dardanelles, and Canakkale will be visited as we learn more about the battles that were attacked in Turkey. Check out Troy and the ruins from the Trojan War. We'll view the Pamukkale white limestone waterfalls as we stroll through Ephesus, the site of the biblical city. After seeing Fethiye, we'll keep cruising the Mediterranean. Before returning to Istanbul, where the tour comes to a conclusion, we will visit Ankara, the capital of the country, and Cappadocia, the home of the Fairy Chimneys.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Search the old and modern city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Wonder at the natural limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>View the spectacular ‘Fairy Chimneys’ of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>Hit the Tomb of St. Nicholas</p></li><li><p>Rest by the Mediterranean Sea</p></li><li><p>Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the famous city of Troy</p></li><li><p>Get about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula</p></li><li><p>Lunch with locals</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>You will be met at the gate and taken to your hotel after landing at Istanbul Ataturk airport. After a quick introduction, you will spend the rest of the day to explore Istanbul on your own.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Walking city tour</h4><p>After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a full-day tour of the Old City, including stops at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Open afternoon. Stay the night in Istanbul. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gallipoli Tour</h4><p>Early in the morning (06:00), we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Gallipoli. Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, and ANZAC Monument Site are all visited in one day. Turkish 57. Army Regiment Graveyard, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly (Turkish and Allied canals and tunnels), and Turkish 57. The excursion will include lunch, and it will end with a transfer to a hotel in Canakkale. (Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Troy and Pergamum tour</h4><p>Depart for a half-day tour of Troy after breakfast. We will visit the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, where more than ten Biblical towns dating back to 3500 BC have been discovered, built one on top of the other. After Troy leaves for Pergamum and tours Acrapol, they take a bus to Kusadasi where they spend the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Ephesus tour</h4><p>After breakfast, at 9:00 am, we will go for a full-day tour of the Ephesus Ruins. See the Home of the Virgin Mary, the Hadrian's, Celsius, and the Temple of Artemis. The tour includes lunch, and after it is complete, a transfer to a hotel is made for the night in Kusadasi. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Free day in Kusadasi</h4><p>You have the day off to explore Kusadasi on your own. It could be a good idea to visit Sirince Village or one of the beaches nearby. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Pamukkale &amp; Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>After breakfast at 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation for a full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle," was created over time by calcium carbonate-rich natural hot springs that run down the slope and create an unnatural landscape of mineral forests, petrified cascades, and terraced pools. We'll also go to Hierapolis, an old Greco-Roman health resort known for its hot thermal springs (they have been using as a spa since the 2nd century BC). and historic buildings like the Theater, the Apollo Temple, the Agora, and the Necropolis. Drive to Fethiye after the tour is over. Sleep in Fethiye. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Free day in Fethiye</h4><p>Following breakfast, you have the day to yourself to explore Fethiye; alternatives include the Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy. Spend the night in Fethiye. (Breakfast)</p><h4>Day 10 : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Around 11:00 or 12:00, a driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the harbor in Fethiye, where you can go swimming and have lunch. Our next stop is Butterfly Valley, where we'll go swimming and explore this natural reserve that is home to 136 different species of butterflies and moths (sea conditions permitting). Next, if the seas permit, we continue on to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon). There is a paragliding option. Saint. Nicholas Island is the day's final destination. first night, dinner, swimming, and Byzantine ruins. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at Firnaz Bay in Kalkan before sunrise for brunch and swimming. While on the way to Kas, we make a lunch break in the harbor and explore this quaint fishing community. Just the Roman theater and the Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi remain of Kas's old Antiphellos. Nevertheless the town's allure is still there! We pause for swimming, dinner, and the second night in a bay close to Kekova. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at the Sunken City of Kekova after breakfast (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected; just viewing is permitted!). Simena is a typical Turkish fishing town with a Byzantine/Ottoman castle and no vehicular access. Optional water sports are accessible in Gokkaya Bay. Have dinner and unwind in this pirate refuge. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>We explore the Pirates Cave after breakfast before sailing to Andriace harbor. Arrival at the dock before lunch. After we arrive at 13:00 or 15:00, you will be transferred to the bus station where you will board a bus bound for Antalya. Upon arriving, you will be taken to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Fethiye to Antalya</h4><p>Spend the day at leisure exploring Antalya before staying the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Antalya to Cappadocia by plane via Istanbul</h4><p>Go to the airport following breakfast to catch a flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul. Once in Cappadocia, make your way to your hotel. Spend the night in a hotel underground in Cappadocia. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 16</strong> : Northern Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Following breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 9:30am and take you to the meeting place where the full-day tour of Northern Cappadocia will begin. See the Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the historic village of Cavusin, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and the Avanos ceramic studios. The tour ends at 17:00, and we'll arrange for transportation back to the hotel. Time to yourself and a night in Cappadocia. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 17</strong> : Southern Cappadocia</h4><p>At 9:30 am, we will arrive and pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Take a tour of Southern Cappadocia for the entire day. Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, the Underground City, and hiking in one of the most picturesque valleys are all included in the tour. Tour ends; continue to your accommodation for the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 18</strong> : Cappadocia to Hattusas and Ankara (only driver and car - no guide)</h4><p>Leave for Hattusas, the capital of the Hittite kingdom, after breakfast. Anatolia has a more than 4,000-year history with the Hittites. Drive to Ankara after Hattusas and spend the night there. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 19</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your trip to Istanbul after breakfast. Istanbul airport transfer to accommodation. You have the day off to go shopping in the Great Bazaar or to see Istanbul once more before leaving Turkey. Istanbul overnight stay and free time. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 20</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Following breakfast, transportation to the airport will be offered in accordance with the timing of your flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li><li><p>100 € extra for Credit Card Payment</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>You will experience a fully guided tour of the only metropolis to span two continents on our Flying Carpet Tour. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome are all visible. We travel to the Gallipoli War battlefields and Troy, the legendary home of the Trojan Horse. See the majestic acropolis, temples, and library of Pergamum. The most well-preserved ancient city in Turkey is Ephesus, which also houses the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Biblical World. Visit the Sirince, Carpet Village, village. Hold a showcase of locally made leather goods. See the Hierapolis and Pamukkale. You will also visit Hierapolis, a Biblical city built on hot springs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel to Fethiye, a tourist destination, Kayakoy, a museum town, and a derelict Greek settlement with two Greek Orthodox churches. See the Mevlana Museum as well as the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, and Ankara in Turkey's Cappadocia region.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Greetings from Istanbul! At the airport, we will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own speed. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Sunday Istanbul Old City</h4><p>You take a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents after breakfast, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Monday Gallipoli Battlefields</h4><p>Today, we take a tour of the Gallipoli battlefields from World War One, stopping at the memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and actual trenches and tunnels. Canakkale overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Tuesday Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum</h4><p>Go back in time as we visit Troy and its fabled Trojan Horse, followed by a visit to Pergamum's stunning acropolis. It was a renowned center for politics and culture at the time thanks to its magnificent temples and library. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Wednesday Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>With a tour of Ephesus and a visit to the location of the Temple of Artemis, you can immerse yourself in the past today. Experience the ethereal atmosphere of the ancient city and theater before traveling to Sirince, an ancient Greek hamlet famous for its fruit wines. Turkey has a long history of carpet weaving, and in the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are created by hand and what factors into their price. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Thursday Pamukkale | Hierapolis</h4><p>The great white calcium terraces, also known as the Travertines, are located in Pamukkale, where we will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, this morning. Before travelling there, we will have a presentation of locally made leather goods. Swim in the hot springs that were once used for therapeutic purposes in Roman times, amidst Biblical columns. Daytime Pamukkale</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Friday Aphrodisias | Fethiye</h4><p>Today, as we travel south toward the Mediterranean coast, we stop to explore the biblical city of Aphrodisias. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Saturday Fethiye</h4><p>Alternatively, you can experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day trip to Saklikent Gorge, the country's largest and deepest canyon, or simply unwind on a day cruise through the 12 Islands of Fethiye. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Sunday Kayakoy | Antalya</h4><p>A leisurely morning is followed by a trip in the late afternoon to the tourist city of Antalya. While traveling, stopping in the abandoned Greek hamlet of Kayakoy A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Monday Aspendos | Manavgat Waterfalls</h4><p>We will go to the magnificent theater at Aspendos today, which is renowned for having one of the best-preserved theaters in all of Asia Minor that is still in use. After that, we'll go to Manavgat Waterfalls for a relaxing resting place. A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 11 </strong>: Tuesday Konya | Cappadocia</h4><p>Early departure for Cappadocia with a detour in Konya to see Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's mausoleum and its accompanying museum. The largest caravansary in Anatolia, Sultanhani, is another reason we stayed this afternoon. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Wednesday Goreme | Uchisar Castle</h4><p>With a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, and more, you may marvel at the lunar landscape. Don't miss the optional evening of authentic Turkish folklore tonight! Overnight Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Thursday Ihlara Valley | Underground City</h4><p>Today, we traverse the breathtaking Ihlara Valley and investigate the numerous levels of an underground metropolis. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Friday Ankara</h4><p>We leave early for the capital of the country, Ankara, where, before heading back to Istanbul, we visit the illustrious Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 720 €</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

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