Treasures Of Ancient Turkey Tour 14 Days Small Group

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Istanbul, Turkey

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14 days (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Turkey hosts so many archeological and historical sites that are considered as hidden treasures of the ancient world. The country is located on two continents (Europe & Asia) and within the border of Fertile Crescent. Many settlements of great civilizations, empires and kingdoms of human history are existing side by side. When you travel within Turkey you may amaze to see diverse historical, archeological and cultural heritage of the country.The oldest temple complex of human civilization was recently discovered in the Southeast of Turkey, the Gobeklitepe, which has more than 12000 years old religious structures. In this tour you will visit unique monuments and places of the Turkey.
• 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. 
• Small group up to 12 people. 
• Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included.
• English speaking professional experience tour guide.

What's Included

Professional guide
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Domestic flight from Gaziantep to Istanbul.
Small-group tour maximum 12 people.
Dinner (Optional[10])
Dinner
Breakfast (Optional[13])
Breakfast
Transfer from/to airport to/from hotel
Beverages
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Istanbul Atatürk International Airport

Itinerary

Duration: 14 days (approximately)
    Day 1

    ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

    1 stop
  • 1
    Suleymaniye Mosque

    Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 2

    ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

    4 stops
  • 2
    TopkapI Palace

    Visit Topkapi Palace.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 3
    Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque

    Visit to Hagia Sophia.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 4
    Blue Mosque

    Visit to Blue Mosque.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Grand Bazaar

    Visit to the Grand Bazaar.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 3

    GALLIPOLI – DARDANELLES – CANAKKALE

    2 stops
  • 6
    Gallipoli Battlefield

    Visit to Gallipoli Battlefield including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 7
    Canakkale Truva Heykeli

    Crossing Dardanelles and brief visit to city of Canakkale.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 4

    TROY (World Heritage Site) – PERGAMON (World Heritage Site) – KUSADASI

    2 stops
  • 8
    Troy (Truva)

    Visit to the legendary city of Troy and see replica of the Trojan horse.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 9
    Pergamon Ancient City

    Visit to the ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 5

    EPHESUS (World Heritage Site) – CLAROS – KUSADASI

    5 stops
  • 10
    Ancient City of Ephesus

    Visit to the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 11
    Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

    Visit to the house of Virgin Mary.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 12
    Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi-History Museum

    Visit to the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 13
    The Temple of Artemis

    Visit to the Temple of Diana.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 14
    Basilica of St. John

    Basilica of St. John is an early Byzantine church built in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian I on the site believed to be the burial place of St. John the Apostle. Located near ancient Ephesus, the basilica was once one of the largest churches of its time and was modeled after the Church of the Holy Apostles in Constantinople. Today, its impressive ruins offer insight into early Christian architecture and the religious significance of Ephesus.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket included
    • Day 6

    APHRODISIAS (World Heritage Site) – LAODICEIA – PAMUKKALE (World Heritage Site)

    3 stops
  • 15
    Aphrodisias

    Visit to the Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 16
    Laodicea

    Visit to the Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 17
    Pamukkale Natural Park

    Visit to. the Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 7

    KONYA – CATALHOYUK (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

    2 stops
  • 18
    Mevlana Muzesi

    Visit to Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts and various ethnographic artifacts.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 19
    Catalhoyuk Neolithic City

    Today we step back in time to one of the earliest known urban settlements in human history—Catalhoyuk (Çatalhöyük), dating back to between 7400 BC and 6200 BC. This Neolithic site provides fascinating insights into early human social organization, featuring remarkably preserved wall paintings, reliefs, religious shrines, sculptures, and symbolic motifs that hint at a deep ritual and communal life.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
    • Day 8

    CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

    3 stops
  • 20
    Goreme National Park

    Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 21
    Zelve Open Air Museum

    Visit to Zelve Open Air Museum.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 22
    Pasabag

    Visit to the Pasabag Valley.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 9

    CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

    4 stops
  • 23
    Urgup Museum

    Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 24
    Kaymakli Underground City

    Visit to theKaymakli underground city.

    1 hour • Admission ticket included
  • 25
    Ortahisar Kalesi

    Visit to Ortahisar town.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
  • 26
    Uchisar Castle

    Visit to the Uchisar.

    1 hour • Admission ticket free
    • Day 10

    MOUNT NEMRUT (World Heritage Site) – ADIYAMAN

    1 stop
  • 27
    Mount Nemrut

    Mount Nemrut, the best preserved Roman bridge of Cendere, open air sanctuary in Arsemia and mausoleum of the King Antiohus.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
    • Day 11

    GOBEKLITEPE (World Heritage Site) – HARRAN – URFA

    4 stops
  • 28
    Gobeklitepe

    Visit to the oldest known temple complex in the world, dating back over 11,000 years. Then explore Karahan Tepe, a sister site revealing additional layers of Neolithic life in the region.

    4 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 29
    Harran Ruins

    Visit to the Harran and the beehive houses, where the Prophet Abraham lived.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
  • 30
    Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum

    Halepli Bahce Mosaic Museum, Urfa Archaeology Museum.

    3 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 31
    BalIklIgol

    Visit to the Balikli Gol with Roman fortress.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 12

    GAZIANTEP

    2 stops
  • 32
    Zeugma Mosaic Museum

    Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and see the famous mosaic of a gypsy girl in Gaziantep, see the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.

    2 hours • Admission ticket included
  • 33
    Gaziantep Castle

    See the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.

    2 hours • Admission ticket free
    • Day 13

    FLY TO ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

    1 stop
  • 34
    Meet Transfer

    Transfer to Gaziantep airport for your flight to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul and free in the afternoon.

    • Day 14

    ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

    1 stop
  • 35
    Meet Transfer

    After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport and end of our service.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements at time of booking
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