Highlights of Turkey - 12 Days

What's Included

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival at Istanbul
1 stop
1
Istanbul Airport
Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel. Check-in
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 2
Treasures of Istanbul
4 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
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
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
Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the 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
Day 3
Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir
4 stops
6
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, and leave your luggage in the lobby. According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia
2 hours • Admission ticket free
7
Bosphorus Strait
Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. Great history with beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
8
Istanbul Airport
After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 15min domestic flight to Izmir.
1 hour • Admission ticket included
9
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in
1 hour • Admission ticket included
Day 4
Ancient Ephesus Tour
3 stops
10
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
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
11
Ancient City of Ephesus
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. 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
12
The Temple of Artemis
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 5
Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Fethiye
3 stops
13
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 travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
14
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
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
15
Fethiye
At the end of the tour we wıll drive you to your hotel in Fethiye. Check-in.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 6
12 Island Boat Trip
1 stop
16
Fethiye
On a myriad of bays and islands where navies and corsaires sought shelter from tempests all through man’s nautical history, you’ll find yourself in the bosom of the Mediterranean like no other boat trip can compare. Swim in the aquarium clear crystalline waters, disembark and take strolls at various islands and bays, sunbathe and fall asleep in tune with mother nature’s most tranquil lullaby, and have a BBQ lunch on board… You’ll return with unforgettable memories, (remember your camera). With more than enough legroom for our guests, less people, and no loud music on our sailing boat, you’ll find comfort and peace. Clean toilets and shower facilities, bar, sunbeds and shades, tackle and jackets for non-swimmers and beginners for all ages.
7 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 7
Travel to Antalya
1 stop
17
Antalya
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your public bus departure time, we will drive you to Fethiye bus station for your 4 hours bus journey to Antalya. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in.
5 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 8
Antalya City Tour
3 stops
18
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.
2 hours • Admission ticket not included
19
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
20
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 9
Konya&Cappadocia
3 stops
21
Mevlana Muzesi
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, visit the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love
4 hours • Admission ticket free
22
Sultanhani Kervansarayi
Then visit 700-years-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road)
1 hour • Admission ticket free
23
Goreme
After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın.
3 hours • Admission ticket free
Day 10
Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
6 stops
24
Goreme Open-Air Museum
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
25
Devrent Valley
Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World
1 hour • Admission ticket free
26
Pasabag
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
27
Avanos
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
1 hour • Admission ticket free
28
Goreme Panorama
Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free
29
Uchisar Castle
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
Day 11
Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul
6 stops
30
Rose Valley
Rose and Red 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. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
1 hour • Admission ticket free
31
Cavusin
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches
1 hour • Admission ticket free
32
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
33
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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
1 hour • Admission ticket not included
34
Ortahisar
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
35
Kayseri Airport Rent a Car
At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
Day 12
Departure Day
1 stop
36
Istanbul Airport
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
2 hours • 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
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Domestic flight tickets including 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage

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