11 Day Tour Of Turkey Wonders
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Explore Istanbul’s iconic landmarks, including the Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque.
- Visit Gallipoli’s WWI memorials and Troy’s ancient ruins.
- Discover Kusadasi’s coastal beauty.
- Experience Ephesus’ well-preserved ruins, such as the Library of Celsus.
- Relax in Pamukkale’s thermal terraces.
- Marvel at Cappadocia’s unique landscapes and cave dwellings.
Itinerary
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul 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, 08:30am 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, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
06:30—06:45am departure to Eceabat. On arrival break for lunch before starting the Gallipoli Battlefields and Memorials Tour. The guide will take you to see the Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. At the end of the sightseeing cross by car ferry for the drive on to Canakkale and check-in to hotel. The evening is at leisure and for those that wish there is a screening of the 4 Corners Documentary ‘Fatal Shore’ and the "Gallipoli" movie starring Mel Gibson. Overnight in Canakkale.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
After breakfast at 08:45am we depart for the ancient city of Troy . Your guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy, as well as the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870's to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C. Then the day will continue with a drive to Pergamum. After lunch start the tour of Pergamum with the Acropolis, the Steepest Theater of the ancient world, Temple of Trojan. 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.Please note that drive to/from Pamukkale is around 3hours each way. Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am visit the most impressive sight of the Aegean, today visit the Ancient City of Ephesus. Here you have the chance to walk down marble streets, view the magnificent Celsius Library and the Grand Theatre, just a few of the many buildings and fountains that can be found in this open air museum. The day will also include visits to the House of Virgin Mary and the remains of Artemis Temple. End of tour with transfer to Izmir Airport for return flight to Kayseri. Arrival to Kayseri, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:30am, start visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. And visit Uchisar to take pictures of “The Castle” and sightseeing. And visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. After that a visit to the valley of fairy chimney, the name is Pasabagi and then we see Cavusin (Rose Valley) which has amazing beautiful red rock formations. Next is the Devrent Valley and Urgup. Panoramic view point to observe the fairy chimneys. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
- OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost
Breakfast, 09:30am, start to visit Ortahisar we can have good photo opportunity of Ortahisar rock castle. Mustafapasa which was old Greek Village once called Sinasos and then visit a roman ruins of Sobesos which is recently excavated that has very nice ground mosaics. Soganli Valley We walk 2 km in the valley. And Still pigeons live in the holes of caves. Some part is called as Pigeon Valley. Then Kaymakli Underground City that is the deepest underground city in Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast served at the hotel. After check-out you will be transfered to the airport for flight to Isanbul at 09:55 am. 11:15 am, Arrival to Istanbul, meet and transfer to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
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. After cruise back to hotel with rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out from your hotel (before 12:00pm), we will arrange transfer to Istanbul airport.
- (Meals:Breakfast)
Included
- 10 Nights Hotel Accommodation In Chosen Category
- 08 day regular small Group Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transportiton
- Oneway domestic flight FromIzmir to Kayseri
- Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Istanbul
- All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey
Excluded
- 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
- - 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.
- - DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)
- - 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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