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9 day(s)
Regular & Private
1-30 people
easy
Embark on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Turkey’s most breathtaking destinations with this 9-day tour. From the rich history of Istanbul to the stunning landscapes of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the thermal pools of Pamukkale, and the beautiful beaches of Antalya, this itinerary offers the perfect mix of history, culture, and natural wonders.
Explore the vibrant streets of Istanbul, take a scenic Bosphorus cruise, walk through the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, soak in the healing waters of Pamukkale, relax on the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, and witness the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia—with an optional hot air balloon ride for a truly unforgettable experience.
Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a nature lover, or an adventure seeker, this Magical Turkey Tour promises a perfect balance of sightseeing, relaxation, and adventure. Get ready to discover the heart and soul of Turkey in just 9 incredible days!
Duration
9 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-30 people
Tour Code
MTT9DIIKPAC
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

İstanbul
İstanbul
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast 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 see 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. You can see it from
outside. After
that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great
palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can
see it from outside. The
Basilica Cistern Museum is one
of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern
is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed
supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of
approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular
shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant and
Overnight in Istanbul.
If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi
Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The
Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you
because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(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 you will depart for Bosphorus Cruise
Tour.
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway
separating Europe and Asia. You will enjoy your tour on a private luxury boat.
Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch depart
for Istanbul airport for 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 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
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
13:00pm. 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. Sirinces 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 visit the vineyards and it is
time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. 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. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Ephesus
& Virgin Marry House Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
(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. After tour, at 16:00
pm. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once
you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and
Overnight in Antalya
Pamukkale Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower,
Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic
part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history
it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then
Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus
Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the
Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the
Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd
century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a
landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to
be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular
tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a
lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of
the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down
the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching
their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than
twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and
Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast
and dinner included)
After breakfast and by 12:00 hours, we 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)
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.
After the tour retrurn back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Cappadocia All Museum
Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today, 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. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing TravelShop Booking.
2 nights hotel in Istanbul - Central Palace Hotel Taksim
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya Best Western Khan Hotle
2 nights hotel in Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave 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
8 open buffet breakfasts
6 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
6 local dinners at the hotels
All Tour & 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 Antalya Old City Tour with waterfalls
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme
Open Air Museum
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Antalya to Kayseri / Nevsehir
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel
room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold
drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the
included section
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Istanbul
Hot air Balloning Tour Cappadocia
Atv Tour Cappadocia
Hot air Balloning Tour Pamukkale