11 Days - Turkey Explorer / by Plane

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival to Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul Airport
Upon arrival Istanbul airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Treasures of Istanbul
5 stops
2
Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
3
TopkapI Palace
Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
4
Hippodrome
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
5
Blue Mosque
Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
6
Grand Bazaar
Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 3
Gallipoli&Troy
1 stop
7
Gallipoli
According your pick up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale. Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial
4 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 4
Pergamum&Troy
3 stops
8
Troy (Truva)
After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your guide for the Troy and Pergamon Tour. The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War. During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX which reveal the long history of the city.
2 hours • Admission ticket free
9
Pergamon Ancient City
After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus.
5 hours • Admission ticket not included
10
Kusadasi
At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30. (Breakfast – Lunch)
2 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 5
Ancient Ephesus&House of Virgin Mary
3 stops
11
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
12
Ancient City of Ephesus
Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
13
The Temple of Artemis
the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 6
Pamukkale Tour
3 stops
14
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
15
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
16
Antalya
After tour drive to Antalya for overnight stary
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Antalya City Tour
3 stops
17
Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed due to maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
18
Lower Duden Waterfalls
Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
19
Kaleiçi
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Flight to Cappadocia
2 stops
20
Antalya Airport
Accordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri. mportant Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight can be in the morning or in the afternoon. Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (If your flıght is ın the mornıng) Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (ıf your fllight is at afternoon)
30 minutes • Admission ticket included
21
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 9
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
6 stops
22
Goreme Open-Air Museum
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
23
Devrent Valley
Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
24
Fairy Chimneys
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
25
Avanos Oren Yeri
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Goreme Panorama
we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
27
Uchisar Castle
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
7 stops
28
Rose Valley
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
29
Cavusin
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches
1 hour • Admission ticket free
30
Pigeon Valley
Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
31
Kaymakli Underground City
Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
32
Ortahisar Kalesi
Tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
33
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
34
İstanbul Havalimanı
Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 11
Departure Day
1 stop
35
Istanbul Airport
Upon breakfast at the hotel checkout and according your flight departure time drive you to Airport. End of the service
1 hour • Admission ticket included

Additional info

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below

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