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11 Day Guided TURKISH DELIGHTS & THE ENCHANTING LANDSCAPES OF CAPPADOCIA 02 ND - 12 TH SEP 2025

Starting from €2479pp

DAY 1 - MALTA – ISTANBUL Meet the tour manager at Malta International Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer to the 5* Polat Renaissance Yesilkoy Hotel or similar for check-in. DAY 2 – ISTANBUL Visit the ancient Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, and Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. Explore Byzantine architecture and vibrant Iznik tiles. Enjoy shopping for spices, Turkish delights, and souvenirs in local markets. DAY 3 - ISTANBUL – BOSPORUS CRUISE - KUSADASI Take a scenic Bosporus cruise. Visit the Grand Covered Bazaar with over 4,000 shops. Fly to Izmir, then transfer to Kusadasi for hotel check-in. DAY 4 – KUSADASI – EPHESUS Tour Ephesus, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Celsius Library, and Grand Theatre. Explore a Turkish village, experience fruit wine-making, and visit a leather and textile workshop. DAY 5 – KUSADASI – PAMUKKALE Travel to Pamukkale and explore its famous white calcium terraces, known as the Cotton Castle. Visit the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including the theater and necropolis. Enjoy free time to walk around the natural hot springs before heading to the hotel for check-in. DAY 6 – PAMUKKALE – ANTALYA Depart for Antalya, a beautiful coastal city. Upon arrival, check in at the hotel and enjoy a relaxing evening exploring the surroundings or unwinding at the hotel’s facilities. DAY 1 – MALTA - NASHVILLE Arrive in Nashville and check-in to your hotel after your long-haul journey. In the evening, you might enjoy a relaxed dinner downtown and soak up your first taste of Southern charm and live music. DAY 2 – STUDIO B & COUNTRY LEGENDS Discover RCA Studio B, where Elvis recorded hits like It’s Now or Never, followed by the Country Music Hall of Fame. In the afternoon, visit the historic Ryman Auditorium and the Johnny Cash Museum. End the day exploring Nashville’s famous honky-tonks. DAY 3 – OPRY MILLS & COUNTRY STARS Visit Madame Tussauds to meet lifelike figures of country icons. Afterwards, enjoy shopping and dining at Opry Mills Mall. In the evening, experience a live Country Classics show at the iconic Grand Ole Opry. DAY 4 – WELCOME TO MEMPHIS Travel to Memphis with a brunch stop en route. After hotel check-in, the Elvis Week celebrations begin with the Semifinalist Show at the Guest House Theatre featuring Josuel. Later, enjoy The Ultimate Return concert at Graceland Soundstage. DAY 5 – ELVIS UNPLUGGED & CONTEST EXCITEMENT Start your day with Elvis Unplugged, starring the charismatic Dean Z. In the evening, support Josuel in the first round of the UETA Contest at Graceland. DAY 6 – GOSPEL & THE FINAL ROUND OF UETA Celebrate Elvis’s gospel roots with a soul-stirring performance by UETA champions. Later, watch the Top 10 Final Round of the contest. DAY 7 – INSIDE GRACELAND Enjoy a full tour of Graceland. Explore Elvis Presley’s Memphis, showcasing his stage outfits, records, and memorabilia. In the evening, attend That’s The Way It Is, a tribute concert evoking Elvis’s Vegas era. 14 Day Guided USA ELVIS TOUR 2025 05 TH - 18 TH AUGUST 2025 Starting from €3999pp

DAY 7 – ANTALYA – DUDEN WATERFALLS Explore Antalya’s old city, Kaleici, visiting landmarks like the Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, and Hıdırlık Tower. Walk through its historic streets filled with Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman influences. Visit the breathtaking Duden Waterfalls, where cascading streams flow into the Mediterranean, creating a spectacular view. DAY 8 – ANTALYA – KONYA – CAPPADOCIA Travel to Konya and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the founder of the Whirling Dervishes. Continue to Cappadocia and check in at the hotel. DAY 9 – CAPPADOCIA Explore Ozkonak Underground City, Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin village, and Love Valley. Visit pottery and carpet workshops before heading to Devrent Valley. DAY 10 – CAPPADOCIA Enjoy a free day in Cappadocia. Optional activities include a sunrise hot air balloon ride, exploring the region further, or relaxing at the hotel. DAY 11 – CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL – MALTA Transfer to the airport for a flight to Istanbul, then connect to your return flight to Malta.

DAY 8 – THE PEABODY & BEALE STREET STROLL Visit the historic Peabody Hotel to witness the Duck March and explore Lansky Brothers, where Elvis found his signature style. Spend a laid-back evening on Beale Street enjoying live music and vibrant nightlife. DAY 9 – FREE DAY IN MEMPHIS Today is yours to enjoy at your own pace. Revisit favourite spots, attend additional Elvis Week events, or simply wander the streets of Memphis. DAY 10 – IN THE FOOTSTEPS OF THE KING Trace Elvis’s early life with breakfast at The Arcade Restaurant, visits to Sun Studio and the Rock ’n’ Soul Museum. See his schools, the Overton Park Shell, Stax Museum, and his first Memphis home on Audubon Drive. DAY 11 – TUPELO & CANDLELIGHT VIGIL Travel to Tupelo to visit Elvis’s birthplace and childhood home. Return for Josuel’s performance at the Graceland Exhibition Centre. End the evening with the Candlelight Vigil, a heartfelt tribute to Elvis’s legacy. DAY 12 – ELVIS ON SCREEN Enjoy a leisurely morning and afternoon. In the evening, relive Elvis’s magic through concert footage accompanied by a live band at Elvis: On Screen.

DAY 13/14 – FAREWELL FROM MEMPHIS Transfer to Memphis Airport for your journey home.