(Indian Dinner included)

After your arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will be present to meet, assist, and transfer you to your hotel. Istanbul has been the capital city for several empires, including the Roman/Byzantine, Latin, and Ottoman empires, and is one of the most captivating cities that spans across two continents, Europe and Asia. It's a melting pot of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants that cater to diverse tastes. It attracts over 13 million foreign visitors annually. You will spend the night in Istanbul.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch, and Indian Dinner are included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. A neo-Byzantine style artifact can be seen on the square German Fountain, which was built in the nineteenth century. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish baklava, delicious Turkish delights, Turkish coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: You may wish to check out the optional "All Inclusive Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Show" for the night. It is a popular attraction among travelers. Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast, Indian-style lunch, and Indian-style dinner are included)

Early in the morning, the tour will move to Gallipoli. With breaks, the tour will arrive there at about noon. Kabatepe Museum is the first place that will be visited, which has a rich weapon, photograph, and garment collection that was used by soldiers during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Ariburnu Cemetery will be next, which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WWI in the Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair are on the list where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories, you may feel the cruelty of the war again. Overnight in Canakkale.

(Breakfast, Indian-style lunch, and Indian dinner with alcohol and soft drinks are included in Kusadasi)

At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, Troy will be seen on the horizon. The well-known archeological and mythological site is the scene of the Trojan War and the endless love of Helen and Paris.

The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. On the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon, temples and libraries that were the riches of their time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius gave all the parchments in this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be a 30-minute shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewelry, stones, and silver goods. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

(Breakfast, Indian Style Lunch and Indian dinner, alcohol and soft drinks included)

The departure to visit Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world, will be early in the morning. In Ephesus, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the famous Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and have a lunch break at a small Turkish restaurant.

We will travel to Sirince Village after lunch, which has a great reputation for producing regional wine in Turkey, particularly fruit wines. The 19th-century neighborhood of Sirince still has its original architectural details and is well-known outside of the nation. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. In the evening, you will be tested on your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way back to the hotel, we will stop at a carpet weaving center or a leather production center for shopping. Overnight in Kusadasi.

We have a special Diwali Party Night planned for tonight, starting at 19:30 and ending around 23:30-24:00. The Private Hall offers a range of authentic Indian cuisine, including Jain, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options. Along with local soft and alcoholic beverages, you can groove to Bollywood music played by our DJ.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian dinner, alcohol and soft drinks included)

Today is a free day for you to make your own plans. You can wake up whenever you want, bask in the sun, marvel at the beautiful beach and crystal-clear sea, explore the city, shop at local markets, relax in the hotel, or take advantage of TSG's daily optional tour. Among the many options are a traditional Turkish bath, a tour of Didim, Milet, and Priene, a Jeep Safari, or diving and snorkeling. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.

(Includes breakfast, Indian lunch, and Indian-style dinner)

Your hotel pick-up is scheduled for the morning, followed by a journey to Pamukkale, also known as the "cotton castle" due to its unique appearance. This natural wonder is a "must-see" site in Turkey, and it is truly one-of-a-kind in the world. The calcite-rich waters that came from a cliff that rises nearly 200 meters above the plain and provides a view of the area's plain created the mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and terraced basins. The water runs warm, with a temperature of 35 °C, and contains calcium bicarbonate. Once it loses its carbon dioxide, limestone deposits are left behind, which have formed the unique landscape of Pamukkale.

Hierapolis was built by the Attalid dynasty, who were Pergamon's rulers, is the second stop of our tour. It is now protected as a cultural and natural heritage site by UNESCO. Visitors can see the remains of numerous ancient Greek buildings at the location, including temples, baths, and others. After the tour, there will be some free time to explore Turkish handicrafts, such as leather, textiles, onyx, jewelry, or Turkish Delight. Overnight in Pamukkale.

Optional Tandem Paragliding and Hot Air Balloon Tour tours are so popular in the region, kindly consider them. 

(Includes breakfast, local-style lunch, and Indian dinner)

After breakfast early in the morning, we took the 8:00 ride to Konya. The tour will end in Konya, with a coffee break along the way, and lunch will be served around noon. Next, we will visit the imposing green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes).

The tour will later drive to Cappadocia. Arrive in Cappadocia around 18:30 p.m. and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional hot air ballooning trip tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

The day starts with an Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain, where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination; that can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was listed as a Unesco World Heritage Site in 1985, and it is home to the churches of Durmus Kadir, Yusuf Koc, El Nazar, Sakli, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) Kiliclar, Tokali, and Dark churches. Plus Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen, along with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you, and you can explore. The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans.

Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley, you can see the symbols of Cappadocia's Three Beauties. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and overnight in Cappadocia.

An optional Turkish Night Show is available as an optional activity in Cappadocia, starting at 7:30 pm. The show takes place in an authentic cave and features traditional cuisine, a belly dance performance, Turkish folklore, and a DJ providing unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

(Breakfast included)

Following breakfast, you will have some leisure time to spend in Cappadocia. Later in the day, we will proceed to Kayseri Airport to catch a domestic flight to Istanbul and then continue on to your final destination.

The tour ends this morning after ten amazing days. Join your fellow travelers for breakfast at the hotel, and take the opportunity to bid farewell to your newfound friends. You can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.

We look forward to welcoming you back on another adventure in the near future!