14-Day Adventure Tour of Turkey: Acarlar, Demre, and Göreme

14 days Free CancellationPickup availableInstant confirmationMin age 8+Guided Operated by Tour Altinkum Travel

Why we love it?

The "Highlights of Turkey & Blue Escape" is a 14-day journey that immerses travelers in the rich history and stunning landscapes of Turkey. Starting in Istanbul, participants will explore iconic sites before embarking on a scenic Bosphorus cruise. The tour then continues to the picturesque regions of Acarlar, Demre, and Göreme, offering a blend of cultural experiences and natural beauty. This tour is ideal for history enthusiasts, nature lovers, and those seeking a comprehensive exploration of Turkey's diverse offerings, from ancient ruins to breathtaking landscapes. Its distinctive feature lies in the combination of urban exploration and serene escapes, providing a well-rounded travel experience.

Exclusions

  • Beverage during the tourPersonal ExpensesTip to the guides, drives and boat crewsEntry fees to historıcal sites

Itinerary

Day 1
  • Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2
  • (09:00 - 16

    (09:00 - 16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore 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. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with 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. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.  Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.  At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

  • (09:00-16

    (09:00-16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the 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 traveler. Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision 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.  Overnight in Kusadasi

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 3

(09:00 - 13:00)

Day 4
  • (09:30 - 16

    (09:30 - 16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
    Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

    (Breakfast-Lunch)

  • (09:30-16

    (09:30-16:00)

    According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose 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. Next 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. Next; 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. 
    Next; 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. Tour continue with 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.. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 6
  • Accordıng to your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to AP for your flıght to Antalya. Upon arrival greeted and drıve to your hotel. Rest of the day ıs yours. Overnight in Antalya.

    (Breakfast)

Day 7

(12:00)

Day 8
  • After breakfast, sail to ‘’Adalar’’ enjoy swim untıl tea break. After tea break, sait to Inonu Cove. Dınner. Overnight on board

    (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 9
  • After breakfast sail to ‘’yaglica cove’’, swim in crytstal clear water. Then sail to Aquarium Cove. Lunch and tea break will be served here. Later sail to Kocakarı Cove. Dinner. overnight on Board.

    (Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 10
  • After breakfast, sail to Kalekoy. Swiming will be here. And also, you can visit kalekoy. After Lunch, sail to Ucagiz port. Meet your driver there and drive to your hotel in Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

    (Breakfast)

Day 11

(08:30 - 16:30)

Day 12

(07:00 - 19:00)

Day 14

Today is the last of our service. Check out should be by 12pm from the hotel. End of our servıce(Breakfast)

Please Note

  • Linen is provided on board but please bring your own bath and beach towels.-Its not aloud to bring your own drinks to the boat.-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.-Bagga allowence is 25kg+8kg hand luggage for domestic flights-All efforts will be made to follow this itinerary, however, in cases of poor weather and/or sea conditions, this schedule may change. This could include altered daily plans and overnight stops. In these situations all efforts will be made to consult customers on alternative options, no money will be refunded.

Know Before You Go

  • Passport required

Cancellation Policy

Fully refundable until 1 day before start

Non-refundable after 1 day before start