Turkey & Jordan

DAY 1 – Istanbul Turkey

Arrive at Istanbul Airport; Our representative will be at the airport to greet and assist you, then drive to Istanbul hotel. Free time and overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 02 - Istanbul Walking Tour:
Today visit some of the most important sights of the historical Sultanahmet area. The guide takes you to the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand Bazaar and Topkapi Palace. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 03 - Cruise on Bosphorous and fly to Cappadocia:
View various sights that line its shores as you cruise along the Bosphorus during this half-day morning tour, which also includes a visit to the Spice (Egyptian) Bazaar. Then depart on domestic flight to Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia

DAY 04 - Cappadocia Tour with Goreme:
*Optional extra: Add an early morning (at sunrise) hot air balloon ride affording amazing views over the valley
Full day for exploring this land of fairy chimneys, churches & monasteries carved from the volcanic rock and picturesque valleys. The guided tour visits Devrent Valley and Monk's Valley (Pasabagi), Avanos village, Goreme Open-Air Museum and Uchisar Natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 05 - Red Valley & Underground City:
On this day your guide will take you for a 4km hike (medium grade, approx. 2hrs) in Red Valley, exploring rock-cut churches and fairy chimneys along the way. After a break for lunch, on to visit Kaymakli Underground City and enjoy panoramic views at Pigeon Valley with its famous dovecotes. Evening, transfer to the bus station for departure on overnight intercity bus to Pamukkale. ***If you do not wish to travel by overnight bus we can instead arrange by domestic flight, please advise your preference when making your request.

DAY 06 - Travertens of Pamukkale:
Arrive to Pamukkale in the early morning (if by overnight bus) and a "day room" will be provided for you to have breakfast and take a shower. Then join up with the tour visiting the natural formation of the travertines (cotton castle) along with the ruins of Hierapolis. The day ends on arrival to the hotel in Kusadasi, evening free at leisure.

DAY 07 - Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary:
One of the jewels in the crown of Turkey - the Ancient City of Ephesus is a must see. Walk down marble streets, view the magnificent Celsius Library and the Grand Theatre, etc. The day tour also includes visits to the House of Virgin Mary & the remains of Artemis Temple. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 08 - Flight to Amman (Jordan):
Transfer to Izmir Airport for flight to Amman, arrive and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Amman

DAY 09 - Jerash & Ajloun:
After breakfast, depart to Jerash and on arrival visit (with 01-hour local onsite guide) the spectacular forum, Roman collonaded street, Nymphaeum and Temple of Artemis. The next stop is Ajloun, the great 12th-century Islamic castle built around 1184/85 by the famous Islamic leader Salah al-Din. Return to Amman and visit the Citadel with the remains of the Umayyad Palace and Hercules Temple as well as the Archaeological Museum. Downtown, see the Roman Theatre from the 2nd century and traditional souks, stroll in Jabal Amman. Overnight in Amman.

DAY 10 - Madaba / Mt Nebo / Kerak:
Proceed to St. George's Church in Madaba, home to the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land before moving on to Mt. Nebo, the memorial of Moses. Continue to Kerak via al Mujeb mountains to visit the famous Crusader castle of Reginald of chatillon and then to the hotel in Petra. Overnight in Petra.

DAY 11 - Petra & Wadi Rum:
After breakfast, explore the red rose city of Petra. Horse ride (not compulsory) along the famous narrow (siq) until our eye first catches the amazing treasury. From here explore the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Then transfer to another of nature's wonderlands that has attracted human beings for thousands of years. Wadi Rum or Valley of the Moon is an unusual desert terrain with towering cliffs shooting out of the sandy desert floor. Here you enjoy a 4x4 Jeep safari and stay at a Bedouin camp. Overnight in Bedouin Tent.
 

DAY 12 - Dead Sea, return Amman:
After breakfast, proceed north to the lowest spot of the world, the Dead Sea. Here you have free time at leisure to relax and float in the salty waters before continuing on the drive back to Amman. Overnight in Amman

DAY 13 - Departure:
As per your international flight departure time. transfer from the hotel to Amman Airport.