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13 day(s)
Private
1-30 people
easy
Embark on a
spectacular 13-day journey through Turkey’s most iconic destinations,
blending ancient history, vibrant culture, natural wonders, and authentic local
life. The Patterns of Turkey Tour is the ultimate itinerary for curious
travelers looking to experience the country’s rich diversity—from East to West,
city to coast, ruins to fairy chimneys.
Start in Istanbul,
where East meets West, then fly to Cappadocia for surreal landscapes and
cave dwellings. Continue to Konya, the spiritual heart of the Whirling
Dervishes, explore the white travertines of Pamukkale, walk the marble
streets of Ephesus, unwind in the coastal charm of Antalya, and
more. With domestic flights included, this tour is as efficient as it is
immersive.
Duration
13 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-30 people
Tour Code
13PTTEICEM
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
(Breakfast and Lunch
included)
According to
your tour pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the
Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of
the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as
being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of
government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400
years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus
Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for
the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue
Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today
is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six
minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and
more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the
end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Upon
breakfast at the hotel check out. According your tour pick up time meet with
your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your halfday tour. First
visitng place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled
with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every
other concievable herb and spice. Next; Bosphorus Cruise: A
traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The
shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small
fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce
Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and
imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After tour drive to Airport for your
flight to Kayseri. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
According to
your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp
ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone
have a pink tinge. . Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which
becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were
cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches.
Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes
(Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon
Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia
region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000
christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity
as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD.
Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in
this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour
continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone
houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock
formation after which the town is named After the tour drive to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia.
Optional: Hot Air Balloon Flight
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
According to
your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the
second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks
like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the
Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of
Simeon monks was here.
Next Avanos;
where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with
local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the
best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel
highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At
the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Accordıng to
your pick up tıme meet your drıver and drıve to AP for your flıght to Antalya.
Upon arrıval greeted and drıve to your hotel. Check In. Rest of the day ıs
yours. Overnıght ın Antalya.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today ıs the
leisure to explore city your own. You can contact to our custom team for
optıonal tours for today.. Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Upon early pick up from your hotel, drives to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven
on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs
were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa
on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a
cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a
temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is
declared a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of
Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in
Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır
shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman
ruins that lie beneath.. After tour travel to Kusadasi. Check-in. Overnight in
Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
According to
your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour.
Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the
top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church
to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Your tour continues
with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern
Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the
planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well
preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments
such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman
theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in
antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in
Kusadasi
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Upon
breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your pick up time meet your
driver and drive you to your hotel in Bodrum. Check in. Rest of the day is yours
to expole city. Overnight in Bodrum.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
Today is the
leisure to explore city your own. Overnight in Bodrum.
(Breakfast included)
Upon
breakfast at the hotel check out, according your pick up tıme meet your drıver
and drıve to Bodrum Airport for your flight to Istanbl. Upon arrival greeted
and drıve you to your hotel. Check ın. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
Upon
breakfast at the hotel check out, according your pick up tıme meet your drıver
and drıve to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
3 night accommodation in Istanbul - Central Palace Hotel
2 night accommodation in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
3 night accommodation in Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave Hotel
2 night accommodation in Antalya - Best Western Khan Hotel
2 night accommodation in Bodrum - Salmakis Hotel or Azka Hotel
PS:
If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will
arrange smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category
hotel, there might be an additional cost
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
Transfer services from/to Airports
Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Guided Treasures of Istanbul Tour
Guided Cruising on Bosphorus Tour
Guided Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Tour
Guided Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Ancient Ephesus Tour
Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
International
flights
Domestic
flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic
flight from Cappadocia to Antalya
Domestic
flight from Bodrum to Istanbul
Insurance:
All types
Turkey
entry visa
Tipping
Items
of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any
others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section