Tour Overview
Welcome to Turkey! If you are looking for something special and
extraordinary which combine both vacation and thermal health care, then look no
further. Turkey has more than 1000 hot springs that have therapeutic
properties, are rich in antioxidants and minerals, and have been used over the
years as healers. Turkey is one of the best county where you can enjoy; sea,
sun, sand, history and culture along with many hotels with thermal waters. In
Turkey you have chance to bath in the same waters in which Cleopatra once swam!
The best thermal tours in Turkey arranged
by TravelShop Turkey while you experienced the history and culture; first part
of your day and the rest will be spending thermal pools of your hotels. Enjoy first class
service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites
of Istanbul, Ataturk
Mausoleum in Ankara, Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum in
Cappadocia and Turkey’s best thermal springs in Nevsehir, Osmaniye, Nigde and
Sivas.
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, drive to Ankara. First we will visit one of
the best and well known thermal in turkey, Kızılcahamam. The waters (37-47C) contain sodium, calcium,
magnesium, bicarbonate and chlorine. Good for drinking and bathing benefiting
the cures of rheumatism neuralgia, gynecologic and digestive disorders. After
this thermal visit we will continue our drive to Ankara and upon arrival we
will visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of
the modern Turkey). Overnight in Ankara.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast
we start our day with driving to Kozakli in Nevsehir. Upon arrival check in to
your thermal hotel and enjoy your day with thermal mud and waters. Overnight in
Nevşehir.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast
between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from hotel. Final timing one day before
will be given you by your tour consultant.
We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of
the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Then visit to Uchisar
Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar (from outside), you
visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum
is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus
Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old
cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have
lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make
potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden
valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man
hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. After Love Valley
you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.
Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you
can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three
Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol
of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be
returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast start your day with road trip to
Nigde. Nigde known as with its natural beauties, ancient ruins, different type
of winter and mountain tourism and of course 3 different well know thermal
springs as
Ciftehan, Narlıca and Kemerhisar Thermals.
Upon arrival we will do a panoramic tour of Nigde than check in to Cifterhan Thermal Hotel, where you can enjoy SPA& Thermal activities as well as physical therapy. Overnight in Nigde.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast start your day with road trip to
Osmaniye. Osmaniye is located in ancient Sİlk Road that’s why through the history
many civilizations lived in this area. Upon arrival we will do a panoramic tour
of Osmaniye than check in to Haruniye Thermal Hotel, beneficial for rheumatism,
dermatological and nerve diseases. Overnight in Osmaniye.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast start your day with road trip to Sivas. The best spa in
this region is situated 12 km. northeast of Kangal in the province of Sivas.
The water (35C) contain bicarbonate, calcium and magnesium. In the baths are
many small fish (2-10 cms) and they play an important part in the cure of
psoriasis. The waters are also beneficial for rheumatism, skin diseases,
arterial sclerosis and gynecologic complaints. There are motels, restaurants
and camping facilities as well as shops for provisions. Overnight in Sivas
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from hotel and transfer to Sivas Airport for
flight back to Istanbul.
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will
meet, assist and start your Bosphorus Cruise Tour. BOSPHORUS
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 MARKET
In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each
trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish
arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware,
brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the
tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast
between 08:00 am and 09:30 am. pickups from your hotel for the daily Istanbul Old City Tour. Your tour consultant will give you final
timing one day before.
Visit TOPKAPI PALACE The great
palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from
St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the
BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the
scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius,
the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After the lunch,
Murtis Tour will take you to the Grand
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 back to your
hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel. Today we depart for Istanbul airport and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking
Trip includes
Included
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul
1 night’ hotel accommodation in Ankara
1 night’ hotel accommodation in Nevşehir
1 night’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia
1 night’ hotel accommodation in Niğde
1 night hotel accommodation in Osmaniye
1 nights’ hotel accommodation in Sivas
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Professional
English-speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
- Meal
plan as above program
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Transportation in
a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
All
airport transfer services mentioned within the itinerary
Guided Ankara City Tour
Guided Nigde Panoramic Tour
Guided Osmaniye Panoramic Tour
Guided Sivas Panoramic Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Istanbul City Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
- Insurance:
All types
- International
flights
- City
tax
- Insurance:
All types
- Turkey
entry visa
- Items
of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Any
others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
- Tipping
- Domestic flight from Sivas to Istanbul
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