Turkey Istanbul Erciyes Ski Resort 9Days 7Nights TATTR 8947

03.30 a.m. The group meets at Suvarnabhumi Airport, International Departure Terminal, 4th floor, Gate 7, Counter N, TURKISH AIRLINE (TK), with company staff to welcome and assist with travel documents.
06.25 a.m. Depart for Istanbul, Turkey by TURKISH AIRLINES (TK), Flight No. TK59 (food and beverage service on board) (flight time approximately 10.25 hours)
***Flight or time may change, depending on the airline.*** We reserve the right to select seats on the plane. Since this is a group ticket, seating arrangement will be RANDOM, seats may not be next to each other. The company cannot intervene, which is in accordance with the conditions set by the airline.
01.20 p.m. Arrive at Istanbul Airport (ISTANBUL AIRPORT), the largest new airport in Turkey. After passing through immigration, customs, and baggage claim (Turkey's time is 4-5 hours behind Thailand's, please adjust your time to match the local time. For convenience in making an appointment) In winter, Turkey is 5 hours behind Thailand (starting from October to February) and in summer (starting from March to September), Turkey is 4 hours behind Thailand.
Take you on a cruise to see the Bosphorus Strait (Bosphorus Cruise) The Bosphorus Strait is approximately 30 km long and has a depth ranging from 36 to 124 meters in the central part. The narrowest part is at the intersection between Kandilli and Aşiyan, which is 700 meters wide, and the widest part is 3,700 meters at the northern entrance. A cruise to admire both sides of the Bosphorus Strait makes you enjoy the impressive view and the beauty of the architecture of the houses, both Ottoman and European styles, which are different from the familiar experience. In addition, the cruise route also passes important and famous places in Istanbul, such as Galata Tower, Dolmabahce Palace, etc.
Take you to enjoy the Spice Market, located near the Galata Bridge. Built in 1660, it is an indoor market and the second largest in Istanbul. The main products are mainly spices, but also various nuts, honeycomb, olive oil, clothing, accessories, etc. Free shopping
Evening, have dinner
Accommodation ISTANBUL HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Then travel to Ankara (ANKARA), the capital of Turkey. The second largest city after Istanbul. It is important for both business and industry. It is the center of the Turkish government and home to various embassies. The center of trade Let you relax on the car and enjoy the city view (travel time is approximately 5.30 hours).
Lunch Have lunch.
Visit Ataturk Mausoleum, a large memorial or tomb of "Mustafa Kemal Atatürk", an important person who is known as the father of the Turks of Turkey and the first president who led Turkey into a new era. This tomb consists of a museum and a ceremonial ground, making many Turkish people travel here for the purpose of pilgrimage.
Evening Have dinner.
Accommodation ANKARA HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Take you to Cappadocia (CAPPADOCIA) from Persian Katpatuka (KATPATUKA), a wonderful city that has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1985. This city was formed by a volcanic eruption and was covered with lava in many areas for a long time until it became rocks. Through wind, rain, storms, it has now become a beautiful and unusual landscape that has become a popular tourist attraction for tourists. Another highlight of this city is that it is a hot air ballooning point with the most beautiful view (travel time is about 4 hours).
Along the way, stop to take pictures of Salt Lake (LAKE TUZ), the second largest lake in Turkey and one of the largest saltwater lakes in the world.
Lunch Have lunch
Stop to take pictures of Pigeon Valley, a viewpoint located on the cliff where the ancient city dwellers dug holes for pigeons to nest in. The villagers raise pigeons to use their droppings as fertilizer to nourish the trees. From the viewpoint, you can see Uchisar Castle and there is also a fake tree full of blue eyes hanging prominently. Free to take pictures as you wish.
Take you to see Pasabag Valley, a group of strange cone-shaped rocky mountains with a hat on top. In the past 1,500 years ago, this place was the residence of Father Simon who traveled to seek solitude, seeking a place to practice Dhamma and found this place (HERMITAGE OF ST.SIMON) and later became popular for many monks until it received another nickname, THE VALLEY OF THE MONKS.
Dinner
Accommodation CAPPADOCIA HOTEL or equivalent

Early morning, the group meets at the meeting point (Hotel LOBBY area) **Only for those who choose to buy Optionaltour**
** The company reserves the right to buy Option Tour (Balloon, Classic Car, Jeep) through the tour leader only. For reasons of tour price and safety of yourself, including the management of the tour group's time. Thank you for your cooperation.**
⭕⭕ OPTION TOUR ⭕⭕ HILIGHT!! Balloon ride to see the beauty of Cappadocia from a high angle (CAPPADOCIA BALLOON VIEW) Balloon ride is a symbol of Turkey. It will take you to enjoy watching the morning sun and see the beauty of Cappadocia in a panoramic view. See the ancient civilization city, the charming city, experience the high-angle atmosphere, and capture beautiful images around you. (Balloon ride cost Price is approximately 280 USD/person *Prices are subject to change* You can inquire and pay with the tour leader. However, the balloon ride depends on suitable weather conditions* The safety of the travelers will be the main concern. **Insurance issued in Thailand does not cover balloon rides and all types of gliders. This activity is at your discretion.**)
or ⭕⭕ OPTION TOUR ⭕⭕ JEEP SAFARI Tour of Cappadocia, Turkey One of the most impressive journeys On the most exciting, eye-catching route of a historical city worth millions of years See the beauty of the valleys created by nature (The cost of sitting in a JEEP SAFARI is approximately 120 USD/person *Prices are subject to change* You can inquire and pay with the tour leader)
or ⭕⭕ OPTION TOUR ⭕⭕ CLASSIC CAR Sit in a classic convertible car to see the balloon up close. It can be called the UNSEEN of Cappadocia. You must take a photo with a colorful balloon and a classic convertible car. Take a convertible car to breathe in the fresh morning air and enjoy the view of the bright balloon in the sky (the cost of sitting in a CLASSIC CAR is approximately 120 USD/person *Prices may change* Please inquire and pay with the tour leader)
Morning Have breakfast at the hotel's restaurant
Then visit the underground city of Chadak (UNDERGROUND CITY OF CHADAK) 2-3 thousand years before Christ, the Cappadocians built an underground city as a shelter from the Roman invasion. They dug until underground Cappadocia became many cities. Inside, there are churches, religious schools, wine cellars, wooden pens, wells, rooms, halls, bedrooms, bathrooms, food preservation rooms, kitchens, dining rooms, etc. There are many other parts that have not been excavated. Let you see the wonders of the underground city and take impressive pictures as you wish until the appropriate time.
Then visit the AVANOS pottery village, a famous village for pottery, household items, cups, bowls, jars, jars, vases and home decorations.
Lunch Have lunch
Travel to Kayseri Take a cable car to see the atmosphere up to the ski resort on top of Mount Erciyes (MT.ERCIYES) located in Kayseri city. This mountain is located in the middle of a small valley that is lined up intricately, creating a very beautiful and magnificent view. Because this mountain is 2770 meters high, you can travel up to see the beauty on top of this mountain. And importantly, you can do many activities, such as taking a cable car to see the view or climbing the mountain to conquer the peak at an altitude of 3917 meters. Mount ERCIYES, which is a ski resort, is a popular place for skiers to ski in winter at this mountain. Let you have the freedom to ski as you wish.
Free for you to take pictures with the snow covering the mountain peak as far as the eye can see, which is a beautiful view of Turkey. Note: The journey to the ski resort depends on the weather. If the weather is not favorable, the company reserves the right to change the travel program without prior notice. (The tour price does not include ski equipment and activities.)
When the time is right, take you back to Cappadocia.
Evening, have dinner.
Accommodation CAPPADOCIA HOTEL or equivalent

Early morning, the group gathers at the meeting point (Hotel LOBBY area) **Only for those who choose to buy Optionaltour**
** The company reserves the right to buy Option Tour (Balloon, Classic Car, Jeep) through the tour leader only. For reasons of tour price and safety of yourself, including the management of the tour group's time. Thank you for your cooperation.**
Morning, have breakfast at the hotel's restaurant.
Take you to Konya (KONYA), which used to be the capital of the Seljuk Turk Empire from 1077-1118, the first kingdom of the Turks in Turkey, or what was called Anatolia at that time. It was the country's rice bowl. Most people worked as farmers. They grew opium and delicious fruits. This city has a very old history. It is the home of Mevlana's tomb, the initiator of circular meditation. Therefore, there are many pilgrims visiting here every year. (Travel time is approximately 3.30 hours) On the way, stop to take pictures at Caravan Sarai, an ancient caravan resting place. It is a place for caravans on the Silk Road and Ottoman Turks to rest.
Then, take you to take pictures at Mevlana Museum, which has been certified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. It is the home of the Dervish school, whose duty is to persuade Christian citizens in the Anatolian Peninsula to convert to Islam and reduce the gap between the people and the Seljuk rulers. Part of the museum is the tomb of Mefana Gelaleddin. The exterior is a bright green pointed cylindrical tower. The interior is decorated with Muslim-style walls in many dazzling colors, which are hard to find. It is also a tomb for followers, disciples, fathers and sons of Mevlana.
Lunch
Travel to Pamukkale, which means Cotton Castle, in the city of the same name, Denizli Province, Turkey. It is a white limestone hill. It is about 2.7 kilometers long and 160 meters high. It is formed from hot springs that precipitate calcium carbonate. Pamukkale was registered as a World Heritage Site together with Hierapolis, an ancient city located on Pamukkale, in 1988. (Travel time is about 5 hours.)
Dinner
Accommodation PAMUKKALE HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant.
Visit Hierapolis, an ancient Roman city built around a hot mineral spring believed to have medicinal properties. Over time, natural disasters have caused the city to collapse, leaving only scattered ruins, such as a large amphitheater, the Temple of Apollo, and ancient Roman tombs.
Visit Cotton Castle (PAMUKKALE), a white limestone waterfall formed by underground water with a temperature of about 35 degrees Celsius, which is a very high amount of limestone minerals flowing down from the "Kaldagi" mountain located to the north. It reacts and hardens into stripes, basins, and layers, descending along the landscape, creating beautiful and unique natural sculptures that have made Pamukkale and Hierapolis recognized by UNESCO as a natural and cultural world heritage site in 1988. See the beauty of the natural limestone basins contrasting with the wide cliffs, which are beautifully and wonderfully different, similar to snow. The cloud or cotton wool mineral water temperature is about 33 - 35.5 degrees Celsius. Free time to take memorable pictures until the appropriate time.
Noon Have lunch.
Travel to CANAKKALE, another important port city of Turkey. It is located in Europe and Asia, just like Istanbul. This city is part of the history of World War I because in CANAKKALE, the Allied soldiers landed and fought in the Gallipoli War. Every year, there is a memorial for the dead on ANZAC DAY, every April 25th. In World War I, Turkey was defeated, but won the Gallipoli War, making General Mustafa Kemal Pasha an important national hero. Later, Mustafa Kemal Pasha was Atatürk, the father of the Turkish nation (travel time is about 5 hours 40 minutes).
Evening Have dinner.
Accommodation CANAKKALE HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
Stop to take a photo of the HOLLYWOOD Wooden Horse of Troy model, which is located in the heart of Canakkale. According to the legend, the wooden horse of Troy was created from the battle between the Greek and Trojan armies. They fought for more than ten years. The Greek army therefore devised a plan to attack Troy by building a wooden horse. The Greek soldiers hid in the nooks of the horse and pushed it in front of Troy. When the people of Troy saw it, they thought that the Greek army had retreated and surrendered, so they gave the wooden horse model as a gift. So they pushed it into the city. At night, all the Trojans fell asleep. The soldiers hiding in the horse came out to open the door for the Greek army to come in and seize it and burn Troy to pieces. The wooden horse model of Troy seen in Canakkale was received from the Warner Brothers film crew to film the drama Troy. When filming was finished, it was given to the place as a property since 2004. Feel free to take pictures as you please. Until the appointed time
Then take you to Istanbul (ISTANBUL), the number 1 important city of the country, formerly known as Constantinople, is the most populous city in Turkey. Located on the Bosphorus Strait (BOSPHORUS), which makes Istanbul the only important city in the world located on 2 continents: Europe (THRACE side of the Bosphorus) and Asia (Anatolia side). In the past, Istanbul was an important city for many tribes in that area. Therefore, Istanbul has different names (travel time is approximately 5 hours).
Noon Free time for lunch at your leisure
Take you to visit the BALAT area, an old and beautiful area that is amazing to visit. Located in Istanbul, Turkey, the streets are paved with large stones. The houses are buildings and are brightly colored. But they are more than 50 years old. Some houses are more than 200 years old. This is a very popular place. Currently, there are many cafes and restaurants here.
Take a photo with the Galata Tower (GALATA KULESI) or sometimes called CHRISTEA TURRIS, which means the Tower of Christ in Latin. It is a medieval stone tower in the Galata-Karakoy district of Istanbul, Turkey. It is one of the most prominent landmarks in the city. With its tall cylindrical shape, the tower stands out above the skyline, creating a beautiful view of the peninsula and the surrounding area of ​​Istanbul. In addition, along the road, there are also beautiful and unusual European-style buildings and shops.
Take you to Taksim Square, a tourist attraction and relaxation area in an important district famous for restaurants, shops, and hotels. This is considered the heart of modern Istanbul, with a central station on the Istanbul Metro network.
So that you can enjoy walking to your heart's content. Free dinner at your leisure.
Accommodation ISTANBUL HOTEL or equivalent

Morning Have breakfast at the hotel restaurant
**** Please dress politely for visiting the mosque and you must remove your shoes before entering. ****
Women :: Should wear long pants covering the ankles, long-sleeved shirts covering the wrists, tight and not tight and prepare a head covering
Men :: Should wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts, not tight
Take you to see the Blue Mosque (BLUE MOSQUE) or SULTAN AHMET MOSQUE is considered a mosque with the best architecture of the 2 empires, the Ottoman and Byzantine, because it combines elements from the Hagia Sophia with traditional Islamic architecture. It is considered the largest mosque in Turkey, able to hold a hundred thousand people. It took a long time to build between 1609-1616 and was named after the Sultan who built it, which was SULTAN AHMED.
Take you to see Sultan Ahmet Square or Hippodrome (HIPPODROME) (outside) Roman horse racing track, the center of tourism in the old city. Built during the reign of Emperor Septimius Severus to be used as a venue for the city's activities. Later, during the reign of Emperor Constantine, the Hippodrome was expanded. In the center is a display of various sculptures, most of which are ancient Greek art. During the Ottoman period, this place was used for ceremonies, but today only the area in front of the Sultan Ahmet Mosque remains, which is home to three obelisks: the one built in Egypt for Pharaoh Thutmose III, which was brought back to Istanbul. The second one is the Snake Column, and the third one is the Column of Constantine VII.
Take you to see the Mosque of Hagia Sophia (outside) or the Hagia Sophia or HAGHIA SOFIA (Hagia Sophia). Some people may pronounce Hagia Sophia or in Turkish, it is called AYASOFYA. St. Sophia means the Church of Holy Wisdom. The word "SOFIA" comes from the Greek word meaning "wisdom", so it has no relation to the saint named SOFIA. St. Sophia is considered a beautiful and magnificent man-made structure. Located in Constantinople (now Istanbul), Turkey, this mosque is one of the 7 wonders of the world, the 8th of the Middle Ages, built during the reign of Emperor Justinian of the Byzantine Empire.
Noon Free time for lunch at your leisure.
When the time is right, take you to Istanbul Airport.
04.25 p.m. Depart for Suvarnabhumi Airport, Thailand TURKISH AIRLINES (TK) Flight No. TK58 (food and beverage service on board) (approximately 10.25 hours flight time)

06.05 a.m. Arrived at Suvarnabhumi Airport safely with great impressions.