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12 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
Experience the wonders of Turkey on this 12-day journey that showcases the country’s breathtaking landscapes, ancient ruins, and vibrant cities. From the stunning beaches of Antalya to the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and the cultural splendor of Istanbul, this tour is an ideal mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Duration
12 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
12DTTAPECI
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Antalya
İstanbul
(Dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey! You will be transferred from Antalya Airport or Antalya bus
station to your hotel. On arrival please check into the hotel where your
accommodation has been reserved for you stay. You will be given your room key
and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy and explore the Beauty of
Antalya at night. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 08:30 am drive to Aspendos Theatre, Old city Kaleici, Clock
Tower. Aspendos Theatre - Aspendos is known for his best-preserved theater of
antiquity with seating for 15.000. Still used today, the theater's galleries,
stage decorations and acoustics all testify to the architect’s success. Nearby
stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in
Anatolia. Aspendus was a major port city in the Roman period with the navigable
river of Koprucay. Visitors usually only see the theater on the hillside,
however the aqueduct is also recommended. According to ancient tradition the
city was founded by Mopsus in the 13C BC. In the 6C BC the Lydian King Croesus
took Aspendus. After Cyrus's victory over Croesus in the same century the city
became Persian. In the 5C BC Aspendus minted its own silver coins. Alexander
the Great took over from the Persians in the 4C BC. In the Roman period
Aspendus entered into good relations with Rome. After the tour if you would
like to do some cheap shopping just tell your guide and they will happily
arrange this for you. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
You will feel the uniqueness of having the chance to travel by a romantic
wooden yacht by the turquoise-colored south-coast. Our trip will start by
arrival at Kemer marina. At Kemer marina, you'll be being awaited by a wooden
yacht, which will guide you to Phaselis, passing through the forest of pine
trees and the Taurus Mountains. This coast is probably the most charming coast
of the Turkish Riviera. You will have the chance to swim in clear-blue water
and dive with snorkels during the trip to Olympos. You will have your lunch at
the boat at Olympos bay. The trip will continue through the three-island
location. After a swimming break close to these islands, the trip will continue
through Kemer yacht port where the buses are awaiting. The best thing to do
during this trip is to trying to make the best of it. The rest of the evening
is yours to enjoy Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
included)
After breakfast, at 8:00 am. we depart for Pamukkale.
The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours We shall visit the calcium
terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis,
then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the
waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and
is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town,
known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the
famous textile factories of Pamukkale. After the tour drive rto Kusadasi and
check in your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and
Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure for
fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in
the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous
Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the
oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a
Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to
Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white
paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the
best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. There will be some free time to
explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous
leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity
to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant
nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey.
Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of
the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for İzmir Airport for our
domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The
rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Please Note: If you wish to join our
optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact
with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.
(Breakfast,
lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today,
we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the
geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these
formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country
Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land,
enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts,
including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from
your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the
highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum,
the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating
to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is
Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After
Cavusin, you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you
visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Next stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock
formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for
wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with
their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately
18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight
Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast between
08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be
given you by your tour consultant.
Today
we will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and
deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters
deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that, we will drive you to Ihlara
valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side are lined with rock carved
churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of the churches in the valley.
At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the Belisirma village beside
river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery caved out of the rock by
Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back to hotel, we will stop at
the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After
breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. In the evening, we
depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from
Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore
Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and lunch included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today we will depart for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour
following the breakfast. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat
along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old
wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages.
During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions
from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and
imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is
Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a
great variety of artists gather every Sunday to display their work along the
street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of
Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous
Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military
architecture anywhere in the world.
BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) The summer residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its
original renovated glory featuring original antique furniture and magnificent
gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to
another (Europe)
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and
admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful
gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of
Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of
National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, handcrafts
center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst
gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local
escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest
of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City
Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME.
Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments;
the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of
Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET
IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the
16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of
its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be
HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia
Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply
the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving
example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest
church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today
it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the
lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for
your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava,
Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as
Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many
other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your
hotel.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of
religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast
included)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport for your return trip back
home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the
future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Booking.
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - The
Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
2 night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Odelia
Resort Hotel
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Antalya - 4
Star Ring Downtown Hotel
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - Special
Class El Puente Cave Hotel
Professional English - speaking tour guides
11open buffet breakfasts
6 lunches
8 Dinners
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non -
smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Private guided Bosphorus Cruise
Private guided Istanbul City Tour
Private guided Ephesus Tour
Private guided Pamukkale Tour
Private guided Antalya Old City Tour
Private guided Cappadocia Red Tour
Private guided Cappadocia Green Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes, City tax
International flights
Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
OPTIONAL Daily Boat Cruise Antalya
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Tipping