Summary : This is one of the best fam trip itineraries who have a little more time to explore Cyprus and Turkey as a tour operator, from east to west; north to south. After having 4 days in Lovely Cyprus including successful Workshop and enjoyable fam trip and night life in the cities of Cyprus we included Istanbul which was selected as the capital of Europe in 2010, Green Bursa which used to be the first capital city of magnificent Ottoman Empire, one of the best skiing resort in Turkey Uludag, Ephesus which is one of the 7 wonders of the world, Pamukkale as known as cotton Castle with hot spring water, Konya City housing the tomb of Mevlana “Celaleddin Rumi”, Cappadocia which is natural miracle where you can find fairy chimneys, underground cities, open air museums and hot air Balloons, and before arriving to Istanbul we visit the mousoleum of the founder of The Republic of Turkey, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, in Ankara capital of Turkey. When you complete this trip, you will have great memories and ideas about most popular cities in Turkey.

Route : Cyprus – Girne – Lefkosa - Istanbul - Bursa - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia - Ankara - Istanbul

Day 1 - Cyprus - Arrival Day - 13th November 2017
Dinner Included

Welcome to Turkey! Meet at the airport, transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to rest at the hotel or explore Cyprus . Welcome Dinner for Hosted Buyers at the Hotel. Overnight in Cyprus. Please note that; Our arrival airport transfer services will be available between 07:00am to 22:00pm from Ercan Airport.

Day 2 - Cyprus - Full Day B2B Workshop - 14th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast, at 09:00 am B2B Workshop at our hotel begins. Your B2B Meetings at Exhibitors’ tables are between 10.00am – 17.00pm. Tonight we will have Gala Dinner at 19.00 pm – 22.00pm During the Workshop Programme, you can enjoy your lunch and coffee breaks. Please follow your appointment calender on time. Overnight in Cyprus.

Day 3 - Cyprus - Full Day Cyprus City Tour - 15th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast we depart for the full day Cyprus City Tour at 10.00am where you can enjoy the cultural, historical sides of Cyprus and will love to stroll on the streets with cafes and local life. Tonight you will have a Farewell dinner specially for you. Overnight in Cyprus.

Day 4 - Cyprus to Istanbul - 16th November 2017
Breakfast, Dinner Included

Today after breakfast, we check out from hotel. We’ll make your airport transfer to Cyprus Ercan Airport to Istanbul. (Flight will be on your own arrangement.) Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk Airport and transfer to your hotel. Check in to the hotel. After check ins at the hotel at 13.30 pm we depart from hotel to visit the TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of cyrstal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 17th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spiceThe rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Dinner at the Restaurant and Overnight in Istanbul. Please kindly note that it’s important to book your domestic flights from Cyprus to Istanbul earlier to arrive to Istanbul as your tour will begin at 13.30 at your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 5 - Istanbul - Bursa - Uludag Skiing - 17th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast, at 80:00m we depart for Bursa Uludag Skiing Tour. Uludag, located couple 4 hours from Istanbul is the most popular and elegant ski resort in Turkey and yet it offers many and more attractions during all seasons. Mountain has different levels of pists which are suitable for absolute beginners as well as experienced adults. If you wish to Experience skiing in Uludag, you can easily rent the skiing equipments when you are there. It is definitely the right address for fantastic ski tour. Before check in to the hotel, we will do a small Bursa city tour. Overnight in Bursa. Please note that, even Skiing period begins, if there will not be enough snow for skiing you can still see the amazing view of Uludag from the top of Mountain.

Day 6 - Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - 18th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast and at 08:00 5 Hour drive to Ephesus. Visit to Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. After the tour, we will visit the place of one of our sponsors which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. During our visit we will have a chance to see the Turkish women who are working in the factory. After the art tour we drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour - 19th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. .We will check at the hotel around 12.00 and we have a lunch break until 13.30. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 8 - Pamukkale - Konya - Cappadocia - 20th November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00pm and after the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30pm and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional activity of Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 9 - Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum - 21st November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

You will be picked up approximatley 09:30 We will drive you to Derinkuyu underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia.Derinkuyu Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors, then visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18:00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 10 - Cappadocia to Ankara City Tour - Istanbul - 22nd November 2017
Breakfast, Lunch , Dinner Included

We depart at 8:00am for Ankara during the trip (4 hours distance). On the way, we will stop at Salt Lake, wich it is a natural salt lake and the second biggest lake in Turkey. Arrival to Ankara around 12:30 and we have lunch break. After the lunch, Visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of the modern Turkey). Then depart for Istanbul and after 2.5 hour we will have coffee break in a restaurant area. After the break, 2, 5 hour drive to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul around 19:00pm. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 11 - Istanbul - End of the Tour - 23rd November 2017
Breakfast Included

After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer back to Istanbul Ataturk airport. We hope you have a memorable time in Turkey and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another B2B WorkShopTravelShop organisation. Have a safe trip back home and thank you for choosing WorkShopTravelShop.