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Duration
10 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Turkey, a land where East meets West, is a treasure trove of history, culture, and natural beauty. This 10-day Best of Turkey Tour takes you on an unforgettable journey through some of the country’s most iconic destinations. From the bustling metropolis of Istanbul to the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of Ephesus, and the surreal travertine terraces of Pamukkale, this tour offers a perfect blend of history, adventure, and relaxation.
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast
included)
Aft After breakfast,
we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with
the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column
and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque,
it was 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. Our
next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as
the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand
Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000
years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch
break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ASIL EFENDI 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.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry
headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque &
Haghia Sophia Mosque.
If you
would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee.
You pay the door price.
Hagia Sophia Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.
The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.
Please Note:
Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque
& Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from
the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour.
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating
Europe and Asia. The shore is 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 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
Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military
architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) 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.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to
another (Europe)
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and
admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the
beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. SHOPPING
TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish
women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National
Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and
a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the
knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of
knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening
is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you will head for the Safranbolu. As one of the courier
stations on the Silk Road, Safranbolu is renowned for its crocus trading
center. With more than one thousand historical buildings in the city,
Safranbolu is pervaded with the flavor of Silk Road of Ottoman period. And
therefore, the whole city has been selected as the World Cultural Heritage by
UNESCO. Visitors can wander around the city leisurely to visit the specialty
stores of bazaar and taste the famous crocus candy.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
First Options ; On the way
to your fairy chimneys, visit Hattusas Ancient City, a UNESCO World Heritage
Site. Hattusas was the capital of the Hittite civilization, one of the most
influential civilizations in history. The Kades Peace Agreement, the first
written agreement in history, was signed between the Hittites and Egyptians.
The Kades Peace Agreement is being displayed in Istanbul Archeological Museums.
You should also visit Alacahoyuk, another significant Hittite city.
Second
Options; Instead, you may take the road through Ankara, the capital of Turkey.
In Ankara, you should visit Ataturk's Mausoleum. He is the founder of modern
Turkey. Afterward, we highly recommend exploring the Museum of Anatolian
Civilizations. Exploring this museum will shed light on the history of
Anatolia, which will also shed light on your whole tour. On your way to
Cappadocia, take a break at Salt Lake for its picturesque atmosphere.
(Breakfast and dinner included)
For our guests who will
experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel in the
most beautiful and unique area of the world at 05:30 am. in the morning before
the sunrise. And we will go to the area where hundreds of Hot Air Balloon will
take off through the air. We will watch the sunrise over those splendid fairy
chimneys and valleys that impress people with their exquisiteness. After making
our flight in about 1 hour, we will celebrate our experience with champagne
when we land and collect our flight certificate. Then we will return to our
hotel and have our delicious breakfast.
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, 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. 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 and Dinner included)
After breakfast, you will have free time shopping in
Cappadocia. In the evening, we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic
flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Izmir Airport to your hotel. The rest of the
day is yours to explore Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing
one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving center. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirinces construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch
break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale
(cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this
natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural
springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk
Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile
industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile
factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast included)
For
our dearest guests who experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we
will depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the
the Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and unique view of nature by
viewing the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton
White Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and
registered in the UNESCO heritage list. After the Hot Air Balloon Excursion, we
will celebrate our landing with champagne ceremony and return to the hotel for
a delicious breakfast.
Today we depart for Denizli airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and
then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to
see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and
thanks for choosing TravelSho Booking.
Trip includes
Included
3 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul Central Place Hotel Taksim
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 Night hotel accommdoation in Pamukkale Palm Thermal Hotel
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Safranbolu Safranbolu Seyir Konak Hotel
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave Hotel
PS: If This
hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange
smilar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel,
there might be an additional cost
Professional English- speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
9 open buffet
breakfasts
5 dinners at hotels



All airport transfer services mentioned within this
itinerary
Transportation in a fully air- conditioned, non - smoking
coach
Guided Bosphorus Cruise
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Ephesus Turkish Village Tour
Guided Ankara & Salt Lake Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Safranbolu
Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Best Time to Visit: Spring (April–June) and Autumn (September–November) offer pleasant weather.
Currency: Turkish Lira (TRY). Credit cards are widely accepted, but carry some cash for small towns.
Language: Turkish is the official language, but English is spoken in tourist areas.
Transport: Domestic flights, private transfers, and comfortable intercity buses make travel easy.
Food to Try: Enjoy Turkish delights like kebabs, baklava, mezes, and traditional Ottoman cuisine.
Entry Requirements: Check visa requirements based on your nationality before traveling.
Cultural Etiquette: Dress modestly when visiting mosques; removing shoes is required.
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Izmir
Domestic flight from Pamukkale (Denizli Cardak) to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Optional Tours
Lunch or Dinner
City tax
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
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