9D7N Turkiye + Mt. Erciyes (Turkish Airlines)

Participants gathered at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) for an international flight to Istanbul, the largest city in Turkey located between the continents of Asia and Europe. Arrival is expected in the evening, and participants will be taken directly to accommodation for an overnight in Istanbul to rest and prepare for the next day's adventure.

The day begins with a visit to Topkapi Palace (First Courtyard), a historic palace of the Ottoman Sultanate overlooking the Sea of ​​Marmara, completed in 1465 during the reign of Sultan Muhammad Al-Fatih. The tour continues to the Hagia Sofia Grand Mosque, which was once a church in the 5th century, then turned into a mosque after the conquest of Constantinople, became a museum during the Ataturk era, and now functions as a mosque again.

The journey continues to the Hippodrome, which is a racetrack. chariots of the Byzantine period, and also to the Blue Mosque, an icon of the city of Istanbul built in 1616 with 6 minarets and 5 large domes. Overnight in Ankara.

April Special Tour
Participants will visit Emirgan Park to witness the beauty of the Tulip Festival. The garden is decorated with two large ponds with millions of multicolored tulips, making it a perfect location for photos.

A visit to Ankara begins with a visit to Haci Bayram Square, which is the focus of tourists because it is home to the Haci Bayram Veli Mosque, a famous Turkish Sufi figure. Next to the Ataturk Tomb Complex (Anıtkabir), the burial place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the modern Turkish Republic. This complex symbolizes the respect of Turkiye people towards their great leader. On the way to Cappadocia, participants will pass through beautiful natural scenery including Mount Erciyes, the highest mountain in Central Anatolia which is covered with snow most of the year. Accommodation in Cappadocia is provided upon arrival.

Participants will be taken to enjoy the beautiful views of the Goreme, Pigeon and Devrent Valleys, which are famous for their rocky mountain valleys and unique rock formations. Next, participants have the opportunity to explore the Underground City, an underground city that once housed up to 15,000 people as protection from enemy attacks. since the 12th century. Participants will also visit the Avanos Pottery & Art Center to see traditional pottery making, as well as the gemstone processing gallery at the Turquoise & Onyx Handmade Store. Finally, participants can witness traditional Turkish carpet-making techniques inherited from thousands of years at the Carpet Factory. A night in Cappadocia

The tour in Cappadocia continues to the Ancient Caravanserai, which is an accommodation over 700 years old that used to be a stopover for merchants along the historic Silk Road route.

Next, in the Tour in Konya, participants will taken to Mevlana Museum to learn the history of the development of Islam in Turkey through the teachings of Sunni Sufis. This museum is famous for the Whirling Dervish religious ceremony and houses a collection of Ottoman Sultan relics. Overnight at Pamukkale.

The tour in Pamukkale starts with a visit to Ancient Hierapolis City, an old city left over from the Greek era since the 2nd century. Among the historic buildings that are still intact today include Frontinus Gate, The Great Baths, Theatre, Temple of Apollo and also Cleopatra's Pool, where the natural hot water still flows today. Participants also had the opportunity to witness the beauty of Cotton Castle, which is the white cotton-like hot water pool terraces formed naturally on the mountainside. Here, participants can also soak their feet in the hot water pool. The journey continues with shopping at Cotton Textile Factory Outlet. Overnight in Bursa.

A visit to Bursa starts with a stop at Turkish Delight & Oil Shop, a well-known place to shop for traditional Turkish food and ingredients. Next, participants will be taken to Ulu Camii Mosque, a historic mosque over 600 years old that was built in 1399 and became a landmark of the Ottoman era. The journey continues to Koza Han, an old market famous for the trade of silk cloth since 1491 until now. Then, the visit continued to the Green Mosque, a historic mosque built in 1412 by Sultan Mehmed I Celebi after he succeeded in uniting the Ottoman Empire, as well as the Green Tomb, the tomb of his majesty who was the 5th Sultan of the empire which was completed in 1421. Before leaving Bursa, participants also had the opportunity to visit Cumalizilik Village, a traditional village that dates back to around the year 1300 during the early formation of the Ottoman Empire, where the classic atmosphere and historical values are still preserved to this day.

After that, the group moved to Istanbul to continue the tour. Here, participants will visit the Grand Camlica Mosque, the largest mosque in Turkiye which was completed in 2019 and can accommodate up to 63,000 pilgrims at a time. Istanbul is also famous for its high quality leather products, so participants will be taken to Leather Shop Outlet for shopping. The trip ends with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest market in Turkiye which has existed since 1455, housing more than 4,000 shops that sell a variety of goods from souvenirs, jewelry, fabrics, to antiques. Overnight in Istanbul.

Turkish Airlines and AirAsia flight tours only will be enhanced with the experience of going down the Bosphorus Strait via Bosphorus Cruise. Throughout this voyage, participants can witness the panoramic beauty of both European and Asian banks separated by this historic strait. Among the main attractions that can be seen include Rumelihisari, a magnificent defensive city built in 1452 when Sultan Al-Fatih was on a mission to conquer Constantinople, as well as Anadoluhisari, the first defensive city in this water area that has been built since 1393. In addition, participants also have the opportunity to admire Dolmabahce Palace, the administrative palace Ottoman and modern Turkey which was completed in 1856 by the 31st Sultan, as well as the Ortakoy Mosque, a beautiful mosque on the banks of the Bosphorus which has been famous for its unique architecture since 1854.

Next, the group will be taken shopping at Spice Bazaar, a historical market that has existed since 1660 and is the main center for the sale of various types of spices and traditional Turkish food, including Turkish Delight which is quite popular among tourists.

After the tour, participants will leave for the airport to board their return flight to Kuala Mud.

Arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The program ends with sweet memories from the land of Turkiye rich in history, culture, and natural beauty.