11 Day Merhaba Turkey Tour
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|11 Days, 8 Destinations |Starts from Istanbul
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Duration
11 days

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code
11DMTT23

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
12 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
easy

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Tour Overview

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkiye, including Istanbul – Bursa - Sogut - Pamukkale - Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia & Istanbul. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. To have fun, travel around and meet with new people, do not miss out our special program for our 18th anniversary.  

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Itinerary

Marhaba! Arrive at Istanbul Airport! On your way, you will also witness the twinkling lights of Europe from Tarabya to Bebek. Later, you are transferred to your hotel.

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you are dropped to your hotel where you can relax and freshen up. In the evening, you will be picked up for the Turkish Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus.

This night cruise is an enchanting experience and you will be served a ‘welcome drink’ as soon as you board the cruise. Passing through the moonlight, your cruise will glide past Hotel Kempinski, Dolmabahce Palace on the European shores and the Beylerbeyi Palace, Kanlica and Anatolian Fortress from the Asian side. The Dinner Cruise will host you with live Turking entertainment including Turkish Folk & belly dance. The cruise will host an open buffet including Turkish specialities, unlimited local drinks, and barbeque. Overnight stay in Istanbul

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, you proceed for a full-day Istanbul City Tour. You begin in the Old City of Istanbul and visit the ‘Sultanahmet Centre’ in the heart of the old city. Next is the Hagia (St.) Sophia, a basilica known for its incredible architecture. Just opposite the Hagia is the Blue Mosque which is famous for its blue Iznik tiles and 6 unique minarets built in the name of Sultan Ahmet. There is also the Hippodrome, a centre of all the sportive, political, and eventive activities. The Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, and German Fountain of Wilhelm II is the famous monuments decorating the Hippodrome. The Grand Bazaar in Istanbul is one of the most famous shopping destinations and hosts the biggest ‘souk’ in the world with approx 4000 shops selling antiques, jewellery, gold, carpets, leatherware and souvenirs.

After lunch, you proceed to Topkapi Palace, the Imperial Residence of Ottoman sultans exhibiting Chinese porcelain, weapons, and calligraphy. You will also visit the Suleymaniye Mosque - built in the name of Suleyman, the magnificent during the 16th century which is famous for its architecture. Post the tour, you will be transferred to the hotel for a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast today, we check out from the hotel and our journey begins. Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital which was founded by the Bitnynian King Prusias I Cholus "the Lame" (reigned 228-185 BC), and he also gave his name -altered to the Hellenistic "Prusa"- the city. Legend has it that the great Carthaginian general Hannibal helped him to choose the site. The city is frequently cited as "Green Bursa" (meaning "Green Bursa") in a reference to the beautiful parks and gardens located across its urban tissue, as well as to the vast forests in rich variety that extend in its surrounding region.

The city is synonymous with the mountain Uludag which towers behind the city core and which is also a famous ski resort. The mausoleums of early Ottoman sultans are located in Bursa and the numerous edifices built throughout the Ottoman period constitute the city's main landmarks. The surrounding fertile plain, its thermal baths, several interesting museums, notably a rich museum of archaeology, and a rather orderly urban growth are further principal elements that complete Bursa's overall picture. We also visit Orhan Ghazi Mosque which is the first Ottoman Mosque with a lead dome built in 1392.

Highlights of the day:

  • Tophane District Clock Tower
  • City Panoramic Views
  • Osman Ghazi & Orhan Ghazi Tomb
  • Cable Car To Uludag Mountain

After a fun-filled day exploring Bursa, we check-in at the hotel for a comfortable Overnight stay in Bursa

Distance from Istanbul to Bursa: 160 km approx.

Travel Time: 2 hours 10 min approx.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast today, we check out from the Bursa hotel and drive to Sogut where everything started in Ottoman History.Especially thinking of the fact that a great hero Ertugrul Ghazi had been in these places and walked here and now it is our chance to walk in his footsteps. We will visit the tomb of Ertugrul Ghazi where he died in 1288 and lots of monuments which are tributed to him, scattered around the town. You will have free time here to take photos. We will also visit the Tomb of Sheikh Edebali who was the mentor of Ertugrul Ghazi and considered the spiritual founder of the Ottoman Empire. After the sightseeing in Sogut, we stop for lunch at a local Turkish restaurant to enjoy a delicious meal. After lunch, we depart for Pamukkale (a 5-hour drive).

Dinner and Overnight stay in Pamukkale.

Distance from Bursa to Pamukkale: 490 km approx.

Travel Time Today: 6 hours and 40 mins approx.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After a hearty breakfast, we will check out of the hotel and continue to our Pamukkale City tour. You get to witness the Cotton Cliffs.

There will also be the Calceus Waters that rise from the ground at a 35C temperature and flow down the mountain from a height of 100 metres forming many pools. This results in cream colored stalactites formation over the water and creates a breathtaking sight.

Later, you will also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its theater, basilica, Roman Bath and Necropolis. Post the city tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya for dinner and a comfortable Overnight stay in Antalya.

Distance from Pamukkale to Antalya: 240 km approx.

Travel Time: 3 hours and 50 mins approx.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, your day will begin with a private guide picking you up from your hotel. The tour guide will escort you through the old town of Antalya on foot. The walking tour of Antalya will let you explore the hidden gems of the city through the bustling bazaars and old architecture. Here you will have opportunities for shopping and sightseeing. Your second destination will be the picturesque and stunning Duden Waterfall. There you will have an opportunity to soak in the views of the Antalya coastline and the green park surrounding the falls. Once rested, your guide will transport you to Antalya’s City Center. Your tour will conclude with your guide returning you to your hotel at around 17:00. Free time in the afternoon at leisure.

Dinner and Overnight stay in Antalya Hotel.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast today, we check out from the Antalya hotel and depart for Konya. 

Konya is one of Turkey's oldest continuously inhabited cities and was known as Iconium in Roman times. As the capital of the Seljuk Turks from the 12th to the 13th centuries, it ranks as one of the great cultural centres of Turkey. During that period of cultural, political and religious growth, the mystic Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi founded a Sufi order known in the West as the Whirling Dervishes.

The striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana is Konya's most famous building. Attached to the mausoleum, the former dervish seminary now serves as a museum housing manuscripts of Mevlana's works and various artefacts related to the mysticism of the sect.

Afternoon free for relaxation.Dinner and  Overnight stay in Konya.

Distance from Antalya to Konya: 303 km approx.

Travel Time: 4 hours 10 min approx.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

Post breakfast, you will be transferred to Cappadocia.

Upon arrival in Cappadocia, we proceed to the city centre for the Cappadocia city tour.

Cappadocia Tour I - This tour will include the Devrent Valley where you will see the different types of fairy chimneys. The famous chimneys include ones with caps, cones, mushroom-like forms, and pointed rocks.

You will also visit the Pasabaglari (Monks Valley) where you will see fairy chimneys with multiple stems and caps. There is also a Chapel dedicated to St. Simeon and a hermit's shelter that has a fairy chimney with three heads.

Next on the tour would be the Goreme Open Air Museum where religious education was started. You will also visit the chapels and monasteries carved into the fairy chimneys from the 10th and 13th centuries with frescos painted on the walls.

The next stop is the Pigeon Valley where you will see a lot of pigeons and hear about how they used to help the send messages and fertilize the grapes. The last point on your tour would be the Uchisar Castle which resembles an Ortahisar in style. The top of the citadel provides an amazing panoramic view of the surrounding area.

Post the tour, you are transferred to the hotel for check-in and a comfortable stay. Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Distance from Konya to Cappadocia: 270 km approx.

Travel Time: 3 hours 25 min approx.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After Breakfast today, we will visit the Red River Stone &Jewelery Workshop & a Pottery Workshop where you will learn how Ancient Turkish people used to make their own utensils and art!

Lunch will be a delicious Turkish meal with a touch of culture! 

Afternoon free for relaxation.

Dinner and overnight stay at Cappadocia.

(Breakfast ,Lunch and Dinner included)

After your breakfast today, you will check out from the hotel and will be transferred to the Cappadocia Airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be dropped to your hotel where you can relax and have a comfortable overnight stay Istanbul. 

Flight Time: 1 hour and 25 min approx.

(Breakfast included)

Post breakfast, you will check out 3-4 hours prior to your flight to Istanbul and will be transferred to the airport. You leave Turkey with fond memories and smiles.

Trip includes

Included

3 Nights’ hotel accommodation in 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

1 Night hotel accommodation in Bursa 4 Star Tiara Thermal Hotel

1 Night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale 5 Star Richmond Thermal Hotel

2 Night hotel accommodation in Antalya 4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel

1 Night hotel accommodation in Konya Grand Millennium Konya

2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia 5 Star Suhan Hotel

Hotel

Professional speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

10 Breakfasts,

9 Lunches and

9 Dinners

Pick up airport transfer from Istanbul Airport

Departure transfer to Istanbul Airport

Transportation in fully air-conditioned, non-smoking busses

Guided Istanbul City Tour

Turkish Dinner Cruise on the Bosphorus

Guided Bursa city tour

Guided Ertugrul Ghazi Tour

Guided Pamukkale Tour

Guided Antalya: Old City & Waterfall tour

Guided Konya & Mevlana Tour

Guided Cappadocia Red Tour

Guided Pottery Workshop

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

VAT and Hotel Taxes

Excluded

Domectic Ticket from Cappadocia to Istanbul

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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