10-Day Best of Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya and Cappadocia | Small Group of 12 Pax | Meals Included

Product Code: 672288

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • 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, storage rooms, and kitchens
    • Walk on the ancient roads of greco-roman city of Ephesus and see the Holy Mary house where she spent her last days
    • Swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs and see Hierapolis Ancient City
    • Walk in the cobblestone paved with colorful flowers streets of the old town and see the clock tower, Hadrian Gate, and Kesik Minare
    • Taste typical Turkish foods in local restaurants
    • Experience the life of locals and learn how to make pottery from villagers
Tour Code
672288
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Language
English

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

Arrival to Istanbul

Hotel: Celal Sultan Hotel / Istanbul - special class or similar

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

Tips:
* Your driver will be waiting for you with a sign your name is written on outside exit.
Day 02
Istanbul

Treasures of Istanbul

Hotel: Celal Sultan Hotel / Istanbul - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:00 - 15:00)

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;  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. Overnight in Istanbul.

Tips:
* Please take passport for children if any.

Visiting Attractions

  • Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia
  • Blue Mosque Blue Mosque
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople Hippodrome of Constantinople
  • Grand Bazaar Grand Bazaar

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 03
Istanbul

HD Bosphorus Tour+Flight to Izmir

Hotel: Efe Boutique Hotel / Kusadasi - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included

(09:00-12:30)

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. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.  Next; Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating 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. After the tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tips:
* Please check out before starting the tour and leave your luggages at the lobby.
* Domestic flight tickets wıll be shared by your local provider.

Visiting Attractions

  • Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

Meal

  • B:Included
Day 04
Kusadasi

Ancient Ephesus Tour

Hotel: Efe Boutique Hotel / Kusadasi - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(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 the Virgin Mary; a church was built from 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 Eastern Mediterranean. During 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; the 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. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 400TL
- House of Mary: 200TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient Ephesus Ancient Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary House of the Virgin Mary
  • The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 05
Kusadasi

Pamukkale Tour

Hotel: Best Western Khan / Antalya - 4 star or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(08:00-20:00)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit 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 traveled 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 world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of 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. At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

Tips:
* Take your swim suıites if you would like to swim in Pamukkale thermal springs.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Pamukkale: 400TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools) Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools)
  • Hierapolis Hierapolis

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 06
Antalya

Antalya City Tour

Hotel: Best Western Khan Hotel or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:30-16:00)

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 the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. 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. 

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 the top attractions of the city: Hadrianus GateClock TowerKesik 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.

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 07
Antalya

Konya&Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(08:30-20:00)

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 700-year-old Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on the silk road) After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Visiting Attractions

  • Mevlana Museum Mevlana Museum

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 08
Cappadocia

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(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; is 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 continue to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the natural 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.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Goreme Museum: 300TL
- Zelve (Pasabag): 1500TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 09
Cappadocia

Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:00-16:00)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you 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 for its rock churches. 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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. The tour continues 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. After the tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Tips:
Admission Fee (per person)
- Underground City: 100TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Devrent (Imaginary Valley) Devrent (Imaginary Valley)
  • Özkonak Underground City Özkonak Underground City

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 10
Istanbul

Departure Day

Meal: B:Included

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

Tips:
* Please be ready at the lobby of your hotel on time with your luggages.

Meal

  • B:Included
Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Pick-up Details / Transfers

* Departure Point: Istanbul / SAW Airport. You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on.
* Ending Point: Istanbul / SAW Airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 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
    • Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transfer services from/to airports
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle 

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: Hotels, Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
    • Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need, please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
    • Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
    • Baggage allowance is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
    • Please take passport for this service.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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* Child: 3-7
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* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adults and child/infant.

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