Visit the Library of Celsus which was built in the honor of a Roman senator Celsus. The library was “one of the most impressive buildings in the Roman Empire” and built to store 12,000 scrolls and to serve as a mausoleum for Celsus, who is buried in a crypt beneath the library in a decorated marble sarcophagus. The Library of Celsus was the “third-largest library in the ancient world”.

This Turkey tour package also includes exploring the ancient temples, streets, markets, statues of Gods and Goddesses, houses, amphitheater. Soak in the majestic architecture as you walk these historic lanes.

Located on the Bulbul Mountain, visit House Of The Virgin Mary where supposedly Mother Mary may have spent her last days along with Saint John. A Church combining her home and grave was built in the 4th century. It is an impressive stone structure built in Roman style.

Visit Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world and also UNESCO World Heritage Site. The statue of many-breasted Artemis was the symbol of not just the temple but also of abundance, hunting, and wildlife. The original statue of Artemis, removed during the fire, is today exhibited in the Selcuk Museum. Greek Mythology has interesting stories about the Greek Gods, your guide will definitely regale you with some.

Drive to Pamukkale, where one of the most stunning natural landscapes are found. The white travertine terraces filled with aquamarine water make a dramatic dazzling impression on everyone. Pamukkale means **cotton castles** in Turkish. It is bound to take your breath away and you will be astounded by this surreal panoramic view. It was the spa town of ancient civilisations!

Visit Hierapolis, the ancient holy city above the travertines, which was established as a thermal spa of Hierapolis at the end of the 2nd century B.C. by the dynasty of the Attalids. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments still stand tall at the site.

Take an overnight bus to Cappadocia and the first glimpse of the land of fairy chimneys will leave you awestruck.

Explore the Goreme Open-air Museum. The rocky formations jutting out of Earth in myriad forms will make you wonder if you are living a fantasy. There are numerous caves in this region, still inhabited by people!! You will find yourself in a surreal wonderland, just like Alice!! This is a magical land, a natural wonder, so soak it all in for cherished memories of a lifetime. It is going to be the best experience of your tour to Turkey.

Visit monastic ensembles with churches and cathedrals etched from rocks, the interiors have beautiful frescoes, the colors still bright and vivid in spite of being from the 11th century. The detailed artwork is brilliant and mesmerizing.

Walkthrough the maze of tunnels and explore chambers, storage houses, wineries of the underground city of Kaymakli.

Visit Sultan Ahmet in Istanbul, home to the magnificent Blue Mosque and Sofia Hagia. These monuments dominate the Istanbul skyline and are prominent world landmarks. The guide will regale you with the complex history of these monuments.

Experience the oriental magic of the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar. The Grand Bazaar is the oldest and largest bazaar, an ideal place for buying souvenirs for family and friends. Perfect photo opportunity for street photography.

Visit Topkapi Palace, located on top of the most visible hill in the city, it is the symbol of Istanbul. It has been converted to a museum after the fall of the Ottoman empire. It has interesting artifacts of that era.