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10 day(s)
Regular
1-40 people
easy
Explore the best of Turkey on this 10-day Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia Tour. Discover iconic landmarks, ancient cities, stunning natural wonders, and unique cultural experiences. From Istanbul’s historic mosques, palaces, and bazaars, to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Pamukkale’s white travertine terraces, Antalya’s old city charm, and Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and underground cities – this tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and scenic beauty.
Duration
10 day(s)
Max Group Size
1-40 people
Tour Code
WP10DTT
Departure Type
scheduled
Tour Category
Culture & Historical
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Operated In
Age Requirement
11 - 99

Istanbul
Istanbul
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, we will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Local Lunch included)
After
breakfast at your hotel, begin your full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Old
City, exploring the historical heart of the city. Start with a photo stop at Topkapi
Palace (from the outside), the great palace of the Ottoman sultans, for an
exterior view and photos of its historical gates. Continue to the Blue
Mosque, renowned for its six minarets and its beautifully decorated
interior featuring blue Iznik tiles. Next, view the majestic Hagia Sophia
(from the outside), originally a 6th-century cathedral, later a mosque,
and today one of the most iconic architectural wonders in the world. Proceed to
the Hippodrome, the ancient arena that once hosted chariot races, where
you will see the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Column
of Constantine. After a lunch break, the tour proceeds to the Grand Covered
Bazaar (closed on Sundays), one of the world’s oldest and largest covered
markets, offering thousands of shops filled with carpets, ceramics, jewelry,
leather goods, and traditional handicrafts. At the end of the tour, you will be
transferred back to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL 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.
Please Note: Please do not forget to
carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque &
Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along
the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore lined with old wooden
villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the
excursion, you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions
from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and
imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is
Ciragan Palace, 300 meters of its marble facade faces the shore. At Ortakoy a
great variety of artists, gather every sunday to display their work along the
street. Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a
synagogue existing side by side for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from
boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul
was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous Bosporus
passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer
residence of Ottoman sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring
original antique furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian
side of Istanbul. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR, 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 the tour transfer to 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 08:30 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. 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. 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. After
tour ending, check in to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, check out and we depart for Antalya which
takes approximately 3 – 4 hours by road. Upon arrival check in to the hotel and
relaxing. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
(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.
After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours.
Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
After
breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have
break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00 pm.
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. and
check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in
Cappadocia
Please Note: This tour
will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach
the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to
Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be
excluded.
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)
Pick-up from your hotel around 10:00am.
Start your day by visiting the largest and tallest fairy chimney of the region
- Uchisar Castle. After discovering
this lovely natural structure continue your trip by visiting an underground
city & learn about the life beneath. Next up, meeting with the lunar
landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. Enjoy your lunch at a local restaurant & head
towards Pasabaglari where you can
witness the tallest & most popular fairy chimneys of the region. Visit to
Avanos Pottery Center where You will learn about the history of pottery making
& its connection with the region as well as learning about the process.
Visit the famous Zelve Open Air Museum
where you will see rock cut churches & learn about the civilization that
lived in the Valley. Drop back off to your hotel. Overnight in
Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will
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
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Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately: 90,00 Euros for one way. For the last-minute arrangements, the price might differ. You will be informed during the ticket arrangements.