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8 day(s)
Private
1-35 people
easy
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey's rich cultural tapestry with the Istanbul Ankara Cappadocia Ephesus Pamukkale Tour. This immersive experience promises a blend of ancient history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant city life. From the bustling streets of Istanbul, where East meets West, to the timeless allure of Cappadocia's fairy chimneys and cave dwellings, each destination offers a unique glimpse into Turkey's diverse heritage.
In Ankara, delve into the heart of modern Turkey and explore its capital city, brimming with historical treasures such as the iconic Atatürk Mausoleum. Ephesus reveals its ancient splendor with well-preserved ruins of Greek and Roman civilizations, while Pamukkale's surreal terraces and thermal pools offer a therapeutic retreat.
Join us on this journey of discovery, where every moment unfolds a new chapter in Turkey's story, blending the past with the present in a captivating mosaic of experiences.
Duration
8 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-35 people
Tour Code
8DIACEPT
Departure Type
guaranteed
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
10 - 99

İstanbul
09:56
İstanbul
09:56
(Dinner included)
Welcome
to your Turkey tour!
On arrival in Istanbul, our representative will
greet you at the 'meeting point' at the exit. After immigration and customs,
transfer comfortably to your hotel (Check-in after 1400 hrs)
Indian
Dinner at Restaurant.
Overnight
in Istanbul.
Turkish
dinner at a local restaurant.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
This
morning, transfer to the airport for your flight to Ankara.
On
arrival, visit the Anatolian Civilisations Museum,
which also exhibits the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic village dating
back to 6500 BC. Then proceed to the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the
founder of
modern
Turkey. After lunch, proceed to mysterious Cappadocia. Visit Kaymakli Underground City; carved
out of rocks by early Christians to evade invading armies and completely
self-contained.
Overnight
in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for
Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, 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. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley
Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite
the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from
man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination
Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last
stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats,
which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 17:00 - 18.00
and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in
Cappadocia.
(Breakfast
and dinner included)
Free day until departure for your domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from
airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. 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,
Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. 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. 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. In the evening, we depart for Denizli 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, 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 ALI PASAZADE 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 tour, transfer back to hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to
carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque &
Haghia Sophia Mosque.
Evening embarks on the Bosphorous Cruise, with
opportunities to photograph the shoreline with its landmarks - Dolmabahce &
Beylerbeyi palaces, Ortakoy Mosque, the defensive Rumeli Fortress, Bosphorous
Bridge. Later this evening, proceed for Istanbul by night including
visit to floodlit mosques, a fabulous Turkish dinner and a spectacular
floorshow with bejewelled belly dancers.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out
from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your flight 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.
3 nights hotel in Istanbul 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi 4 Star Casa De Sole Hotel
2 nights hotel in Cappadocia Special Class El Puente Cave Hotel
Professional English - speaking tour guides
7 open buffet breakfasts
5 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
6 local dinners at the hotels
All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Guided AnkaraTour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Tax
City Tax
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Ankara
Domestic Flight Cappadocia to Izmir
Domestic flight from Pamukkale 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