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7 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
7 Day Turkey Classics Tour From Istanbul , Kusadasi , Ephesus , Pamukkale , Konya , Cappadocia
Duration
7 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
7dtct
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
(Dinner cruise included)
Welcome to Turkey! Arrive in Istanbul. Transfer from the airport &
check in to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day
is yours to explore the city. Overnight in Istanbul.
DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR:
Tonight Between 19:30 to 23:30 we have
an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe
and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus
with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks,
belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment
on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of
the entertainment at about midnight 00:00 am, transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul
City Tour. Our first visit will be to 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. Then 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 to 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 1:00 pm. After
lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to Exotic
Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious fresh Turkish Delights, Turkish
Coffee, nuts and fruits, 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 we depart for Istanbul Airport for our domestic flight
to Izmir. Upon arrival transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day will be at
your leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Please
Note: Please do
not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to religious places such
as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am, departure from hotel
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.
After the Ephesus tour we will depart for Pamukkale
Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until
13:30 pm. Afterwards 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.
You will visit one of the famous textile factories of
Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast early in the
morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Lunch
at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. After the lunch visit the imposing green -
tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling
Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to
Cappadocia around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your hotel. 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)
Tour starts the visit to Uçhisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia.
Next you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Göreme Open Air
Museum is famous for frescoes dating back to 10th century describing the life
of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Çavuşin, which is an abondened village
with old cave Greek houses. After Çavuşin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to
have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make
potteries. Then you go to Paşabağı, where you can see three-headed fairy
chimneys. After Paşabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian
handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called
İmagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like
animals. Then you head to a wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three
Beauties, three beatiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of
Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby at 09:00am for your full day tour
of Ihlara Valley trekking. We visit the churches which are covered by frescoes,
the walking distance is around 4km. We have our lunch next to the river bank of
Melendiz River of Ihlara Valley. After our lunch break, we visit Selime
Cathedral and the biggest underground city of Derinkuyu which only have 12-13s
in the afternoon. We also pass though the Nar Crater Lake during our journey.
Afterwards, we drive back to Pigeon Valley to see the pigeon houses which were
built for collect guano. After the tour return back to hotel. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will
have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our
domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to 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.
PS:
If This hotel list is not available at
the time of your booking then we will arrange a similar 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 above programme
All airport transfer services mentioned within this itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Dinner cruise on the Bosphorus tour
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Ephesus tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Konya Tour
Guided North Cappadocia Tour
Guided South Cappadocia Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Domestic Flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
International flights
Insurance: All types
Turkey Entry Visa
Optional Tour
Tipping daily for guide and driver 3 €
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section