10 Days Ski Holiday & Historical Tour Turkey
|10 Days, 8 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
10 days

Max Group Size
45

Tour Code
10DSHHTT

Tour Type
Request as private tour

Departure Type
Scheduled

Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
easy

Tour route map

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Activities

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Tour Overview

Certainly! Here’s a comprehensive overview of a trip covering Istanbul, Bursa, Uludağ, Ephesus, and Pamukkale. This itinerary provides a blend of historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural experiences.

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia: A magnificent structure that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. Topkapi Palace: The opulent residence of Ottoman sultans, now a museum showcasing imperial collections. Blue Mosque: Known for its striking blue tiles and grand architecture. Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Bosphorus Cruise: Offers stunning views of Istanbul’s skyline and the Bosphorus Strait.
  • Historical Significance: Bursa was the first major capital of the Ottoman Empire and is known for its historical and cultural heritage. Major Attractions: Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque): A significant Ottoman mosque known for its architectural grandeur. Koza Han: A historical silk market with traditional shops.
  • Skiing and Snowboarding: Uludağ is a popular destination for winter sports. Hiking and Nature: In summer, enjoy hiking trails and picnicking in the scenic surroundings. Views: Offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding landscape.
  • Historical Significance: An ancient city that was once a major trading hub in the Roman Empire, now renowned for its well-preserved ruins. Major Attractions: Library of Celsus: An impressive Roman library facade. Great Theatre: One of the largest ancient theatres, capable of seating 25,000 spectators. Temple of Artemis: The ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. House of the Virgin Mary: Believed to be the last residence of Mary, mother of Jesus
  • Natural Wonder: Famous for its unique travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Major Attractions: Travertine Terraces: White mineral deposits that have formed natural pools and terraces. Hierapolis: An ancient city with ruins, including a well-preserved theatre and the ancient pool (Cleopatra’s Pool). Thermal Pools: Relax in the warm, mineral-rich waters.

Itinerary

(Dinner included)
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 lunch and dinner included)

We depart at 08:30 for the Istanbul city tour. 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. Lunch break and then we head to the SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar) the air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice. The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Please Note: Hagia Sofia is closed on Mondey, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays, Grand Bazaar closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days we would offer you to visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace museum, instead of Grand Bazaar you will visit Spice Bazaar.

Grand Spice Bazaar is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping on many 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.

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace 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 lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast at 07:30am we depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a daily guided tour in Bursa. Today we will visit Bursa with all famous and Islamic heritage places. We will visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, Green Tomb, and we will enjoy the local tastes such as Turkish delights, desserts, nuts and other snacks as well as souvenirs of Bursa, in a unique Bursa bazaar inherited directly from Ottoman Empire. Overnight in Uludag.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
A perfect day to get a full days skiing, take in the views from the mountain top, explore the city, shopping in the local markets or just relax in a Turkish bath. Overnight in Uludag

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
A perfect day to get a full days skiing, take in the views from the mountain top, explore the city, shopping in the local markets or just relax in a Turkish bath. Overnight in Uludag

(Breakfast lunch and dinner included)
After our breakfast, at 08:0 am we will depart for Ephesus, one of the most beautiful ancient cities in the World. On our way we will have an opportunity to visit the local carpet & rugs atelier that are mostly hand made by the local villagers nearby. We will have the first-hand information about how these unique products are made and will have the chance to shop for our own Turkish Magic Carpet. After shopping we continue towards one of the best-preserved ruins in the World; Ephesus. Once the commercial center of the ancient world, Ephesus is a must-visit destination in Turkiye. The city was dedicated to the goddess Artemis, whose temple was once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. On our tour, we'll see the striking city remains, which also include a theater, gym, agora, baths, and the renowned Library of Celsus.Lunch break and after our superb lunch and short break, we will visit the bazaar of organically made local olive oil, perfume, aromatic soaps, hand & face moisturizers, desserts, nuts and dried fruits. All these products are made out of the flowers and herbs of the flora of the Aegean Region. After the tour transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch 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.
OPTIONAL TANDEM PARAGLIDING: After Pamukkale Trip, we recommend you the Optional Pamukkale Paragliding tour. Make your Pamukkale Tour unforgettable by participating to Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding Tour. Enjoy a flight over the stunning White Mountain in Pamukkale and observe spectacular views over this unique area's attractions. Tandem Paragliding in Pamukkale is an ideal alternative experience for those who wish to feel some excited moments. It can also be the perfect way to explore the attractions from above and appreciate the beauty of the natural scenery. This tour will end approximately 17.30pm and then you will be back to your hotel. We will stay in the thermal hotel, which has the most beautiful natural hot water of Pamukkale, and you can enjoy the hot thermal pool in the hotel.

OPTIONAL HOT AIR BALLOON TOUR: As an option, the next day, we will have the opportunity to take a Hot Air Balloon Flight over Pamukkale's unique white travertines early in the morning, if you want to experience this perfect and unique hot air balloon trip, please make your reservation before you go to Pamukkale. Overnight in Pamukkale. 

(Breakfast and Dinner 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.
After breakfast, at 10:00m we depart for Antalya. After 2 hour we will have coffee break, After coffee break then continue to Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast included)
Today we depart for Antalya 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 TravelShopBooking.

Trip includes

Included

3 nights hotel in Istanbul Central Palaces Hotel
3 nights hotels in Uludag Bof Hotels Uludağ Ski & Luxury Resort All Inclusive
1 nights hotels in Kusadasi Odelya Hotel
1 Night hotels in Pamukkale Palm Thermal Hotel
2 Nights hotels in Antalya Best Western Khan 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

Hotel

Professional English - speaking tour guide

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

9 Breakfast
4 Lunch
9 dinners


Vegetarian Halal Meat

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Istanbul City tour
Guided Bursa Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Antalya old city tour 
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
City Tax


Excluded

Dosmestic Tickets Antalya to Istanbul
International flights

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
Hotel room taxes

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