Turkey

9 Days: BEST OF TURKEY

Day 1: Arrival to İstanbulOn arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by our representative and then transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay. Time to relax and get ready for your Turkey Tour.
Day 2: Istanbul City TourAfter breakfast, we will start our full day of the city with the Hagia Sophia (from outside). Originally built by Emperor Constantine in the 4th century, and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans in the 15th century. Next visit The Topkapi Palace, the residence of Ottoman Sultan's from the 15th to the 19th century with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards, and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Then, head to The Blue Mosque, another of the world's most important religious buildings, unique for its 6 minarets and it's celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. Lunch at a local restaurant. The next stop is Hippodrome, scene of chariot races. Last stop is at The Grand Bazaar. Transfer to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 3: Bosphorus Day TourIn the morning, we will make a preliminary visit to the Egyptian Bazaar or Spice Bazaar built in the 17th century and located in the old Eminönü neighborhood. Then, we will board the regular boat for the tour of the Bosphorus, a fascinating journey through the waters that separate two continents. During the tour, we will enjoy spectacular panoramic views of the palaces and fortresses that adorn both banks, among which the majestic Dolmabahçe Palace, the elegant Çırağan Palace and the Rumeli Hisarı Fortress stand out, among other historical monuments. We will continue to the historic Fener & Balat neighborhood; perfect for strolling and getting lost among its stone streets full of romance. There we have very attractive themed cafes; you can also take photos with its famous colorful houses; This neighborhood is characterized by the filming of many Turkish Novels, as we will find treasures full of history and images of daily life in Turkey. We will see the majestic Bulgarian Orthodox Church of St. Stephen, built of cast iron. We will see the Church of the Orthodox Patriarchate in the Balat district. At the end, we will transfer to the hotel. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 4: Istanbul to Cappadocia by Air / Full Day North Cappadocia (Red Tour)After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Arrival, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Open-Air Museum in Goreme and the natural fortress in Uchisar. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. The last sites will be Pasabag Valley and Avanos. End of the tour, transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 5: South Cappadocia (Green Tour) / Fly to IstanbulYou will be collected from your hotel for a full day of tours in South Cappadocia. Starting your day with a visit to Kizilcukur, an isolated valley sitting behind Urgup which has some incredible rock formations which include the very famous rock carved Churches. Within this area, there are countless tracks, which connect the churches to small villages and towns winding through vineyards and gardens like spiders’ webs. It is a common site to come across villagers offering you locally grown produce such as grapes, apples and apricots with a warm welcome. Next, we move on to Cavusin, one of the oldest settlements in the area and situated 2km from Goreme on what is known as the Goreme – Avanos Road. In Cavusin, sits the iconic St John the Baptist Church (closed for renovations) offering panoramic views across the village. The stunning paintings within the Church date back to the 5th Century making it the oldest Church in the region. Unusually for Cappadocia, the church had a large courtyard, which was sadly eroded over time. Moving on, we will then explore the absolute treasure known as the Underground City. This is only one of forty found in Cappadocia and hard to image the work, which was put in to the construction of eight floors. Not all of the floors are open to the public. Finally, we visit Pigeon House, another amazing structure of pigeon houses and rock formations. You will be transfer to the Airport for your Istanbul flight. Arrival to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch.
Day 6: Cappadocia / Flight to Izmir / KusadasiAfter breakfast, you will be transferred to Kayseri airport for your flight back to Izmir. Upon arrival meet our driver and you will be transported to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi. Meals: Breakfast and Dinner.
Day 7: Pamukkale / Hierapolis / KusadasiAfter breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel for full day tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre and Roman Baths. After the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Day 8: Kusadasi / Full Day to Ephesus / IstanbulBreakfast. Then a morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Then, we continue to Virgin Mary’s House and the Basilica of St. John. In the afternoon, experience and participate in an upbeat fashion show showcasing the unique leather products manufactured in Turkey. Then transfer to airport of Izmir for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
Day 9: Final Departure from IstanbulAfter breakfast, check out from the hotel. You will have free time until transfer to the airport for your flight to home. Meals: Breakfast.

THE TRIP INCLUDES:

Meet and greet service by our English-speaking driver at the airport.
All transfers by an air-conditioned coach.
Domestic flights Istanbul – Cappadocia / Cappadocia – Izmir / Izmir – Istanbul (15kg luggage +
8kg handbag).
Accommodation for 4 nights in Istanbul including based on bed and breakfast.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Cappadocia based on Half board.
Accommodation for 2 nights in Kuşadası based on Half board.
All sightseeing tours as mentioned.
Entrance fees to all sites as indicated on the itinerary.
English-speaking tour guide.
Included meals as mentioned in the above itinerary.
All service charges and taxes.

THE TRIP DOES NOT INCLUDE :

Meals, drinks, or services not mentioned.
Tips.
International flights & Entry visa to Turkey.

Notes :

PRICE :

Price per person in double room in silver: 1845 USD.

Price per person in double room in golden: 1965 USD

Price per person in double room in 5 dimond: 2275 USD

Istanbul

Silver or similar

Golden or similar

Dimond or similar

Elite World Comfy

Celal Sultan,

Dosso Dossi Golden Horn

Occidental Taksim

Arts Hotel Taksim

Dosso Dossi Old City

Barcelo Taksim

Radisson Blu Pera

Dosso Dossi Downtown

Elite World Taksim

Cappadocia

Silver or similar

Golden or similar

Dimond or similar

Mustafa Cappadocia

Dinler Hotel

Elevres Stone Houses

Avrasya Hotel

Temenni Evi

Helike Cave Hotel

Melekler Evi Cave

Yunak Evleri

Dere Suites Cappadocia

Evanthia Cave Suites

Kuşadası

Silver or similar

Golden or similar

Diamond or similar

Faustina Hotel & Spa

Palmin Hotel

Ada Newday Resort

Grand Belish

Elite World Kuşadası

Charisma De Luxe

La Vista Boutique

Korumar Deluxe

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