15 day Turkey Tour
This tour is available for daily all year round.
This tour can be customized.
Highlights of the Tour
- Discover Istanbul's historic sites, Cappadocia's unique rock formations, Pamukkale's thermal pools, and Ephesus' ancient ruins. Experience a Bosphorus cruise, traditional Turkish cuisine, hot air ballooning, and the vibrant markets of Istanbul. Enjoy the natural beauty of the Mediterranean coast and cultural landmarks.
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, 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)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at 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. Back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 21:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
- (Meals: Breakfasth)
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 available with extra cost
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 and free time until transfer to Kayseri airport for flight to Izmir. Arrival to Izmir, transfer to Kusadasi. Remaining day is leisure and Overnight in Kusadasi.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast, 09:00am depart to visit Ephesus Ancient City - Enter through 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. visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis Lunch and then visit 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 Fethiye and check in hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast at the hotel. Day at leisure and Overnight in Fethiye
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Departure from Fethiye Harbor between 11 and 12 a.m. to Samanlik Bay for swimming & lunch or, depending on the sea conditions, to Butterfly Valley for lunch, a swim & optional visit of this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St.Nicholas Island. Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner & 1st night.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast & swimming. Cruising to Kas where we stop in the harbor for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, only Lycian rock tombs, sarcophagi and the Roman theater are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop for swimming, dinner & the 2nd night.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Departure to Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Lunch. Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle. In Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.
- (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
We take a look at a cave used by the ancient pirates before sailing to Andriace Harbor. 15:00 p.m End of the Boat tour, check out and transfer to Antalya airport for flight to Istanbul Arrival to Istanbul, transfer to hotel. Evening at leisure and Overnight in Istanbul.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Breakfast transfer from hotel to Istanbul IST or SAW airport as per your flight departure time.
- (Meals: Breakfast)
Included
- 11 Nights Hotel Accommodation In Chosen Category
- 03 On Board Cruise Fethiye to Demre F.B
- 06 Day Regular Small Group Tour Includes Guiding In English, Entrance Fees, Lunch And Transportiton
- Oneway Domestic Flight From Istanbul To Kayseri
- Oneway Domestic Flight From Kayseri To Izmir
- Oneway Domestic Flight From Antalya To Istanbul
- All Airports/Hotels/Airports 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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