2023 Diwali Special Tour Package 12 Days

(Indian dinner included)

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted by the TSG team and transferred to your hotel for check-in. After receiving your room key, the remainder of the day is yours to discover the beautiful city of Istanbul. You can also check out TSG's optional tours such as the Daily Dolmabahce Palace Tour, Whirling Dervishes Istanbul Show or Rhythm Of The Dance Show. Enjoy your overnight stay in Istanbul.

(Breakfast, local lunch, and local 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 of places 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, Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

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, Local Lunch and Indian Dinner 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. After the tour transfer to hotel in Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

(Breakfast, local lunch, and Indian dinner are included.)

Pamukkale is a natural wonder and 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, which 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. Following the tour, we will head to Antalya, where you can enjoy a delightful Indian dinner at the hotel.

(Breakfast, All Inclusive Lunch and All Inclusive Dinner included)

We will visit to the old city (Kaleici) after breakfast. Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalya's 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 the Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman town. The Hadrian's Gate (also known as Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates) is a triumphal arch that 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. Hidirlik Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to have been built in the Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into a circular tower in the 2nd century AD. It was either used as a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. The historical Kaleici Marina on the other hand is older than 2100 years and still one of the most vibrant places to see in the city.

We have lunch and then depart for Duden Falls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean, and as they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland, sometimes underground, they reach their destination. Return to the hotel after the tour, and the rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, local lunch, and Indian dinner are included.)

After breakfast early in the morning, we took the 08:00 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 are included)

Today, you'll get to explore all the prominent attractions in Cappadocia. One of the highlights of the tour is the Goreme Open Air Museum, which was home to rock-cut Byzantine Orthodox churches that were used for monastic life from the 4th to the 13th centuries. Today, dozens of caves still house the churches and are considered to be the birthplace of the monastic education system.

The village of Cavusin is renowned for its abundance of cave dwellings, once occupied by the people of ancient times. Among its fascinating attractions are the rock-carved churches, including those named in honor of St. John the Baptist. The Forty Martyrs of Sebaste, the Byzantine Emperor Nicephorus Phocas, and his wife Theophano, scenes can be seen on the frescoes.

Then, we will visit Love Valley, a hidden valley with breathtaking rock formations. Despite their resemblance to man-made structures, these formations are purely natural. We will also visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.

Following that, we will head to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where natural rock formations look like animals. A wine tasting will be held at a wine shop in Urgup before our final stop at Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which symbolize Cappadocia. Afterward, you proceed to a wine shop located in Urgup to partake in wine tasting. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved Underground Cities in Cappadocia., then visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, lunch at Restaurant. After lunch we will have a time for shopping at Handicarfts center. After the tour transfers to Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer your hotel and Overnight 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 Topkapi Palace; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At the same time, it houses 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, and the holy mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

The second stop of the tour 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. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

We have a special Diwali Party Night planned for tonight, which will commence at 19:30 and conclude around 23:30-24:00. The Private Hall will offer a range of authentic Indian cuisine, including Jain, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian selections. Along with local soft and alcoholic beverages, you can groove to Bollywood music played by our DJ. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, the Bascilica Cistern can be an alternative. Please contact your consultant for details. Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner are included)

The TSG team will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast around 8:00 a.m. for "Bosphorus by Boat". a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shoreline is home to dozens of old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. You will have the opportunity to see the 19th-century Ottoman masterpiece Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, one of the unique samples of the last period of Ottoman architecture, and Ciragan Palace with its amazing marble facades from the boat. Additionally, the Rumeli Fortress, one of the most exquisite examples of Ottoman military architecture, the harmony of eastern and western architectural styles at the Beylerbeyi Palace, the iconic view of Ortakoy, and more can be seen during the boat tour.

After lunch, the TSG team will take you to the bazaar, where you can find authentic goods. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and various herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delight, and fresh Turkish coffee, as well as handicraft souvenirs. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast included)

Today is the final day in Turkey. Get ready for your flight home with wonderful memories. Please remember that, 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. Safe travels until we meet again!