13-Day Turkey and Jordan Tour
This tour is available for Daily all year round
Tour Can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Tour highlights include Istanbul's Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and hot air balloon rides, Pamukkale's thermal pools, Amman's Citadel and ancient ruins, Petra's rock-cut architecture, and Wadi Rum's breathtaking desert landscapes. Experience rich history, diverse cultures, and stunning scenery on this 13-day adventure.
Itinerary
Arrival in Istanbul (IST or SAW airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel (Check in after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: No)
Breakfast, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt . After lunch, visit the Topkapi Palace. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. Back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 20:20pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
- (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, pick-up from the hotel will be around 9:30-10:00 AM. Visit Uchisar, where you'll have the opportunity to take pictures of "The Castle" and explore the area around it (from the outside). Next, we'll drive to Rose Valley, renowned for its stunning red rock formations. Following this, we'll visit the Valley of Fairy Chimneys, Pasabagi, and Zelve Open Air Museum. After lunch visit Devrent Valley and Three Beauties Valley, which are among the most important sights of North Cappadocia. Afterward, we'll continue to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos, famous for their red clay pottery. Here, you'll have the chance to try your hand at pottery-making. As an optional activity, we can also visit a Turkish rug and carpet-making factory. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
- OPTIONAL: This morning, be one of the lucky few to greet the sunrise from a hot air balloon—an unforgettable experience and the best way to start the day.
After breakfast, Pick-up from the hotel will be at 9:30-10:00 AM. Start to visit Ortahisar, where you'll have a great photo opportunity to capture the iconic Ortahisar Rock Castle. Next, we head to Mustafapasa, a former Greek village once known as Sinasos. After that, we'll drive through Sahinefendi and visit the Roman ruins of Sobesos, a recently excavated site featuring beautiful ground mosaics. At Soganli Valley, we'll take a 2 km walk through the valley and visit its famous cave churches, followed by a lunch break in Soganli Village. After lunch, we proceed to Kaymakli Underground City, the deepest underground city in Cappadocia, offering a fascinating glimpse into ancient life. Transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir at 22:30pm 23:55pm Arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit Ephesus the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity. Next visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis and the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 07:30am head to Pamukkale and enjoy a visit to the natural travertens (Cotton Castle) formed by lime deposits, one of the most visted of Turkey's natural wonders. Also explore the ruins of Hierapolis. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool which is also called Cleopatras Pool they charge extra entrance fee. After tour transfer to Denizli airport for flight to Istanbul. Arrival to Istanbul, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Amman Upon arrival in Amman Queen Alia airport, our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel. (Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Amman.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, panoramic city tour in Amman, visiting Amman citadel, Roman theatre and Folklore museum. Then continue to Ajloun and visiting the famous Islamic castle. Drive to the Decapolis city of Jerash founded in 300BC for a unique tour of the ancients Greco-roman city, taking in Hadrian's triumphal Arch, the Hippodrome, the Forum and strolling through the impressive colonnaded streets, the churches and the amphitheaters. End of day with return to Amman and overnight stay.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Proceed to St. George's church in Madaba, home to the famous mosaic map of the Holy Land before moving on to Mt. Nebo, the memorial of Moses. Continue to Kerak via al Mujeb mountains to visit the famous Crusader castle of Reginald of chatillon and then to Petra. Overnight in Petra.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, explore the red rose city of Petra. Horse ride (not compulsory) along the famous narrow (siq) until our eye first catches the amazing treasury. From here explore the Street of Facades, the Royal Tombs and Pharaoh's Castle. Then transfer to another of nature's wonderlands that has attracted human beings for thousands of years. Wadi Rum or valley of the moon is an unusual desert terrain with towering cliffs shooting out of the sandy desert floor. Here you enjoy a 4x4 Jeep safari and stay at a camp.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
After breakfast, proceed north to the lowest spot of the world, the Dead Sea. Here you have some free time at leisure to relax/float before continuing on the drive back to Amman. Overnight in Amman
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, check out from hotel and transfer to Amman airport for your return flight to home.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Included
- 11 Nights 4-star hotel accommodation B.B
- 01 Night accommodation in Wadi Rum, Tent with breakfast
- 06 Day Regular Small Group Tour Includes Guiding In English, Entrance Fees, Lunch And Transportiton
- Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Cappadocia
- Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir
- Oneway domestic flight From Pamukkale to Istanbul
- Meet and assist upon arrival and departure by local representative
- Transportation by modern A/C private car or Van
- English speaking driver during the tour in Jordan
- Local English speaking guide in Petra from visitor center till the treasury
- Local guide in Jerash
- Entrance Fees to the mentioned sites in the above program
- Horse Riding in Petra for 600 meters from the visitor center till the beginning of the SIQ.
- Safari 4X4 Jeep Ride in Wadi Rum Desert for 2Hours
- One Bottle of Mineral Water each person in each day of the tour in Jordan.
- All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey and Jordan
Excluded
- Air Ticket from Istanbul to Amman
- Items of a personal nature
- Gratuities for Driver & Guide
- Meals not mentioned
- Drinks of any kind
- Hot Air Balloon Ride In Cappadocia
- Travel Insurance
- This tour is available for Daily all year round
- Price per person, based on a minimum of 2 adults.
- Tour Can be customized.
- Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.
- Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation
- Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.
- Please note that the Jordan section of this travel package is on Private Basis. You will be taken to all mentioned sights in Jordan by private a/c tour vehicle with an English speaking driver. Local tour guides are included for visits of Jerash & Petra only. Optional extra cost would apply to have an escorting tour guide travel with you in the vehicle if you wish - this is more of a personal preference, not a necessity.
- DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)
- LAND PORTION:
- If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies.
- If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply.
- If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.
- If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply
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