Best of Turkey - 10 Days

$1,472
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Visit> Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.
>Internal flight tickets, airport transfers, 9 nights accommodation, Guiding service, lunch at tours provided>
Explore magnificent Turkey with 10 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Walk in the cobblestone paved with colorful flowers streets of the old town of Antalya and see the clock tower, Hadrian Gate, and Kesik Minare.

Inclusions

    Lunch
    Breakfast
    3 night accommodation in Istanbul
    2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
    2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
    2 night accommodation in Antalya
    Economic class domestic flight tickets (2 tıckets)
    Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
    Transfer services from/to Airports
    Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle

  • Food & drinks

Exclusions

  • personal Expenses
  • Tip to guides&drivers
  • Entry Fees to histoical sites

Tour Plan

Itinerary

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Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul (Monday)

Upon arrival at IST / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)

According to your tour pick up a time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. 

Day 2 Hagia Sophia

Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. 

Day 2 Hippodrome of Constantinople

Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. 

Day 2 Blue Mosque

Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.

Day 2 Grand Bazaar

Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. 

Day 3 HD Bosphorus Cruise Tour / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour.

(Breakfast)

Day 3 Spice market

Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.

Day 3 Cruising on Bosphorus

Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.

Day 3 Transfer to Istanbul Airport

After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.

Day 3 Arrival to Izmir Airport

Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 4 FD Ephesus Tour (Thursday)

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour

Day 4 The House of Virgin Mary

The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.  

Day 4 Ancient Ephesus

The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller. 

Day 4 The Temple of Artemis

 was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much visited pilgrimage place 

Day 5 Pamukkale Tour (Friday)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.

Day 5 Pamukkale Thermal Springs

Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO 

Day 5 Hierapolis Ancient City

Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. 

Day 5 Travel to Antalya

At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check in. Overnight in Antalya. 

Day 6 Antalya City Tour (Saturday)

Today explore Antalya City

Day 6 Tunektepe Cable Car

Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. 

Day 6 Duden Waterfall

Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.

Day 6 Old Town

After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya

(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 7 Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, and visit the museum of 13th-century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity, and awareness through love. Then visit the 700-years-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)

Day 7 Travel to Cappadocia

After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 8 Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia (Monday)

According to your pick up tıme meet your guide and start your fullday tour.

Day 8 Goreme Open Air Museum

Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.  

Day 8 Devrent Valley

Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World.  

Day 8 Pasabagi

Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys 

Day 8 Avanos

Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts 

Day 8 Goreme Panorama

 Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. 

Day 8 Uchisar Castle

Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area 

Day 9 Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out.  Accordıng to your pick up tıme meet your guide and start full-day tour.  

Day 9 Rose&Red Valley

Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.  

Day 9 Cavusin Village

Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches 

Day 9 Pigeon Valley

Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. 

Day 9 Underground City

Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. 

Day 9 Ortahisar

Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named 

Day 9 Flight to Istanbul

After the tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. 

Day 9 Arrival to Istanbul

Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in.

Day 10 Departure Day (Wednesday)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service. 

Meeting / Pickup

Pick-up only: Customers must be picked up from selected pick-up locations.

Know Before You Go

  • Stroller / pram accessible
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required

Please Note

  • Domestic flight tickets including 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage
  • Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern will be visited instead / Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
  • Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
  • Important Notice: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located,  has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
  • Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight from ANTALYA > CAPPADOCIA at the additional cost of 150 USD per person.If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya and lunch and airport transfers will be provided by us.
  • The Cleopatra Pool (Pamukkale): The Cleopatra Pool in Pamukkale is currently closed for maintenance. Unfortunately, the local municipality has not yet announced a reopening date.
  • The Tünektepe Cable Car in Antalya is also closed due to renovation. As an alternative, you may choose to join a 1-hour boat tour in Antalya (optional).
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers

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