Istanbul

Turkey

Explore Turkey's most iconic attractions on this multi-day, small-group guided tour. Enjoy hassle-free travel with all-inclusive accommodation, domestic transportation, and admission tickets to all attractions visited. Highlights include a refreshing swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs, guided walks through historic quarters of Antalya and Istanbul, a visit to ancient Ephesus, and a peek at the fairy tale chimneys of Cappadocia.

Day 1

Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.

Istanbul Airport

Day 2

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.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.

Basilica Cistern

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. 

Blue Mosque

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

Hippodrome

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

Grand Bazaar

Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns. 

Day 3

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to 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 concievable herb and spice. 

Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)

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

Bosphorus Strait

After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir. 

Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.

Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport

Day 4

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. 


Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

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

Ancient City of Ephesus

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.

The Temple of Artemis

Day 5

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 wherein 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 worlds heritage site by UNESCO. 

Pamukkale Thermal Pools

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.

Hierapolis & Pamukkale

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

Antalya

Day 6

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

Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi

 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. 

Upper Duden Waterfalls

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

Civelek Sokak

Day 7

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

Mevlana Kültür Merkezi

Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on silk road) 

Sultanhani Kervansarayi

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

Uchisar

Day 8

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.

Rose Valley

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

Cavusin

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

Pigeon Valley

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. 

Kaymakli Underground City

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. 

Ortahisar Kalesi

Day 9

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

Goreme Open-Air Museum

Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.

Devrent Valley

Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. 

Pasabag

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

Avanos Oren Yeri

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

Goreme Panorama

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

Uchisar Castle

After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.

Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)

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

Day 10

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

Best of Turkey-10 Days

Best of Turkey-10 Days

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