Tour Overview
If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkiye, enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, battlefields of Gallipoli, the Trojan Horse of Troy, Pergamon museum, the ancient city of Ephesus, the white calcium hot pools of Pamukkale, beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, Konya Mevlana before seeing the underground cities of Cappadocia and Capital of Turkiye and back to Istanbul.
Highlights
- Exploring Turkey with a tour that covers Istanbul, Bursa, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, and Ankara promises a rich and diverse experience
- Istanbul: Begin your journey in Istanbul, where you can marvel at iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar. Don't miss a cruise along the Bosphorus to admire the city from the water.
- Bursa: Known as the "Green Bursa," this city offers historical sites like the Grand Mosque and the Green Mosque, as well as the famous Bursa silk market.
- Kusadasi: This coastal town serves as a gateway to the ancient city of Ephesus, where you can explore well-preserved ruins such as the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis.
- Pamukkale: Witness the surreal terraces of white travertine cascading down the hillside, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Don't miss the opportunity to bathe in the warm, calcium-rich pools.
- Antalya: Enjoy the stunning Mediterranean coastline of Antalya, known for its picturesque beaches, ancient ruins, and charming old town (Kaleiçi).
- Konya: Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Konya, the city of Rumi (Mevlana). Visit the Mevlana Museum and learn about the Whirling Dervishes.
- Cappadocia: Experience the otherworldly landscapes of Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys, rock-cut churches, and underground cities await. Don't miss the chance to take a hot air balloon ride over the surreal landscape at sunrise.
- Ankara: Explore the capital city of Turkey, home to significant landmarks such as the Anıtkabir (Mausoleum of Atatürk), Ankara Citadel, and the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
Itinerary
( Dinner included )
Meet at Istanbul International Airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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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. Sultanahmet Mosque sits across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, and is famously 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 the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it serves a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the Souvenir Shop 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 and organic olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR: Tonight Between 19:30pm to 23:30pm we have an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, where Europe and Asia are connected. You will spend an unforgettable night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic & soft drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and great entertainment on Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. End of the entertainment at about midnight 23:30 pm, transfer 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 & Hagia Sophia Mosque.
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Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the Grand Bazaar. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
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. 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 jewelry, handcrafts center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with TravelShopBooking’s local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. Optional Traditional Turkish Bath: Visiting an authentic Turkish hammam is the ideal way to enjoy a cleansing spa experience. It's ideal for those seeking calm and relaxation on their holiday. Indulge yourself with a body scrub and foam massage that dates back to Ottoman times, and experience one of the most unique traditions in Turkiye that remains popular to this day. Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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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 Bursa.
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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.
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At 08:00am we depart for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region. Lunch at Restaurant. 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. 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, Lunch and Dinner included)
For our dearest guests who experience the optional activity Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we will depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30am in the morning. On 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 08:30 am drive to one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. 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 and continue to Antalya with a 4hrs coach trip. After our lunch at a restaurant with elegant atmosphere we will visit the history that Antalya proudly offers. We will visit the old City (Kaleiçi) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of modern city Antalya, 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, Turkiye, 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 either used as a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. 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. Overnight in Antalya
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After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00am we drive to Konya. Once you reach to Konya we will stop at a restaurant for lunch at 13:00pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional activity of Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.
OPTIONAL CAPPADOCIA TURKISH NIGHT SHOW: During the evening at 19:30pm., we have an Optional Tour to enjoy our Turkish Night Shows, which are traditions that have survived from the Ottoman Empire to the present day. You may have great fun in the real caves, with the rich Anatolian food menu, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance and warm service of Anatolian Hospitality. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, lunch 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.
Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, 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. Next stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, lunch 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.
Today we will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that, we will drive you to Ihlara valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side are lined with rock carved churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of the churches in the valley. At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the Belisirma village beside river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery caved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back to hotel, we will stop at the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.
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We depart at 8:00am for Ankara (4 hours distance). On the way, we will stop at Salt Lake, which it is a natural Salt Lake and the second biggest lake in Turkiye. Arrival to Ankara around 12:30pm and we have a lunch break. After the lunch, Visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of the modern Turkiye). After the tour depart to Istanbul Airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShopBooking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShopBooking.
Trip includes
Included
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
1-night hotel accommodation in Bursa 4 Star Tiara Thermal Hotel
1-night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi 4 Star Casa De Sole Hotel
1-night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale 5 Star Palm Thermal Hotel
1-night hotel accommodation in Antalya 4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel
3 nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia Elpuente Cave Hotel
Professional speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
10 breakfasts,
9 lunches and 10 dinners
Pick up airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Departure transfer to Istanbul Airport
Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking luxury busses
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bursa city tour
Guided Ephesus Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour
Guided Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour
Guided Ankara Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
VAT and Hotel Taxes
Excluded
Domestic Flight from Ankara to Cappadocia
International flights
Insurance: All types
Turkiye 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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