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11 day(s)
Private
1-40 people
easy
Embark on an
unforgettable 12-day adventure across Turkey’s most iconic destinations. From
walking the marble streets of ancient Ephesus and relaxing in the thermal pools
of Pamukkale to exploring Bodrum’s medieval castle, sun-soaked beaches in
Fethiye and Antalya, and the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, this tour
combines history, culture, natural beauty, and leisure. With guided excursions,
luxury hotel stays, and seamless transfers, this is the perfect way to
experience Turkey’s treasures in one incredible journey.
Duration
11 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
BOTGTKPBAC
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Kusadasi
Cappadocia
(Dinner included)
Welcome to Turkey! You will be transfered from Izmir Airport or Kusadasi bus station to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to enjoy, party and explore the beauty of Kusadasi at night. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
included)
After breakfast between 08:30 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. 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. We will see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. 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)
At 08:00 we depart for Pamukkale. We will check
at the hotel around 12.00 and we have a lunch break until 13.30. 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. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, transfer to coach station for
Bodrum. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and
proceed to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight
in Bodrum.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at: 09:30 depart for Bodrum City
Tour. Visit the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle
was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. Today the castle’s
rooms are used as a museum where finds from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic,
and Classical, Hellenistic, Roman and Byzantine period are exhibited. The
castle also houses the largest underwater archeological museum in Turkey. It is
one of the few of its kind in the world. The reconstruction of a ship-wreck the
museum itself is worth a visit. After Castle tour then see what is left of one
of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. The Mausoleum, King
Mausolus’ tomb, is at the origin of the funerary monuments of great dimensions
and sumptuous architecture. Today you can see the cleared platform and some of
the finds from the magnificent Mausoleum. The stones were used for the
construction of the castle and some parts of the tomb are exhibited at the British
Museum in London, England. After the Mausoleum tour depart for The
Amphitheatre. Visit the ancient theater The Theatre is located on the hillside
overlooking Bodrum. Built in the time of Mausolus, it is one of the very few
surviving pre-Hellenistic theaters in Asia Minor and thus one of the oldest.
Overnight in Bodrum
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
The day is yours. You dont have to wake up
early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach
& crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax
on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These
include Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tour and many more. Overnight in
Fethiye.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, transfer to coach station for
Antalya. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative
and proceed to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is yours. Dinner and
overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up
early, enjoy the sunshine and take in the views and natural magnificent beach
& crystal clear sea and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax
on the beach or enjoy one of the many day trips you can choose. These include
Aqua Park, horse riding, river rafting, paintball, diving or snorkeling,
fishing tours and many more. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, at 12:00 check out and free
time till departure. Then we depart for Antalya 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.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
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
approximatley 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. Then
you go Pasabagi where you can see three – headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi
you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.
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
wineshop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three
beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is 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 included)
After breakfast you will have free time for
shopping in Cappadocia. Then we depart for Kayseri 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.
2 nights in Kusadasi
1 night in Pamukkale
2 nights in Bodrum
1 night
in Fethiye
2 nights in Antalya
2 nights in Cappadocia
Professional English-speaking tour guides
10 breakfasts,
4 lunches, and 10 dinners
All airport transfers mentioned in the itinerary
Transportation in air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles
Guided tours: Ephesus & Sirince, Pamukkale, Bodrum City, Cappadocia
Red Tour
Entrance fees for all sites mentioned in the itinerary
International flights
Domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia
Domestic flights: Istanbul–Izmir and Cappadocia–Istanbul (approx. €80–€120 per
person per leg)
Travel insurance & visa fees
Personal expenses: drinks, laundry, souvenirs, etc.
Optional activities: Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia, water sports in
Fethiye and Antalya
Tips for guides and drivers
Hotel room taxes (payable on check-out)