This 8-day Turkey tour explores Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, and Kusadasi. Highlights include the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Ataturk Mausoleum, Cappadocia's valleys, Pamukkale's travertines, Ephesus, and Sirince Village. A perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
- Sightseeing as per the itinerary.
- Hotel accomodation at the above mentioned hotels (or similar category) regarding availability by the time of desired tour dates.
- English speaking government licensed professional tour guide.
- All the entry fees to sites and museums(Which indicated on itinerary).
- Meals as per indicated in the itinerary
- Transportation by A/C non smoking and sanitized vehicle.
- Local taxes and VAT.
- International flights.
- Domestic flights
- All meals and beverages which are not indicated in the itinerary.
- All personal expenditures.
- Tips to the tour guide and driver.
- Turkish Visa Fee
- Travel insurance
- Everything which is not particularly mentioned in 'Including' section.
- Portage
Terms
B = Breakfast
L = Lunch
D = Dinner
Tours are PRIVATE basis ( Not Group Tour )
Transfers are PRIVATE basis
Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays / Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays / Blue Mosque outside visit on Fridays
Hotels
1N AT METROPOLITAN TAKSIM HOTEL or similar- BB
1N AT RADISON BLUE HOTEL ANKARA or similar - BB
1N AT DEDELI KONAK CAVE HOTEL or similar - BB
1N AT DUNDAR HOTEL KONYA or similar - BB
1N AT PAM HOTEL or similar - BB
2N AT EFE BUTIQUE or similar - BB
Arrive at Istanbul Airport or Sabiha Gökçen Airport.
Meet with your welcoming guide outside.
Transfer to your hotel for check-in.
Lunch at a local restaurant.
BOSPHORUS DINNER CRUISE
You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to the port.
After reaching the port, you will sail on the Marmara Sea. There will be entertainment shows on the boat, including:
- Sword Dance
- Turkish Gypsy Dance
- Belly Dance Show
- Whirling Dervish Show
- DJ Performance
Dinner will be served on board with unlimited soft drinks. After the experience ends, you will be transferred back to your hotel from the port.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to start the city tour.
Places to be visited:
- Blue Mosque
- Hagia Sophia (from outside)
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Ankara and check in to your hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to start the city tour.
Places to be visited:
- Ataturk Mausoleum
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Cappadocia and check in to your hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to start the North & South tour.
Places to be visited:
- Göreme Esentepe (Panoramic View)
- Pasabag (Monks Valley)
- Devrent Valley
- Zelve Open Air Museum
- Avanos
- Underground City
- Cavusin Village
- Red and Rose Valley
- Love Valley
- Uchisar Rock Castle (from outside)
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After the tour, transfer to Konya and check in to your hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your driver to start your trip.
On the way to Pamukkale, you will see:
- Sultanhani Caravanserai
- Taurus Mountains
- Mevlana Museum & Tomb
- Mevlana Mosque
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant.
After arrival, you will be dropped off at your hotel for check-in.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel, followed by check-out.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to start the Pamukkale tour.
Places to be visited:
- Pamukkale Travertines
- Hierapolis Ancient City
- Great Baths
- Frontinus Street
- Theatre
- Martyrion of St. Philip
- Necropolis
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer to Kusadasi and check in to your hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel.
You will be picked up from your hotel by your guide to start the Ephesus tour.
Places to be visited:
- Ephesus Ancient City
- Ancient Theatre of Ephesus
- Library of Celsus
- The House of the Virgin Mary
- Sirince Village
Lunch at a local restaurant.
Transfer back to your hotel.
Dinner at a local restaurant.
Breakfast at the hotel.
Check-out from the hotel and meet your guide.
Transfer to Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport for your departure.