Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey, a land where ancient history and stunning landscapes converge. This meticulously curated tour will take you from the charming city of Tokat to the vibrant streets of Istanbul, offering a unique blend of cultural heritage, breathtaking scenery, and warm hospitality.
Begin your adventure in **Tokat**, a city steeped in history and natural beauty. From there, delve into the past at **Hattusas**, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire, where impressive ruins await. Experience the surreal landscapes of **Cappadocia**, famous for its fairy chimneys and hot air balloon rides, before immersing yourself in the spiritual essence of **Konya**, home to the revered Mevlana.
Relax in the coastal paradise of **Antalya**, where ancient ruins meet stunning beaches. Next, marvel at the natural wonder of **Pamukkale**, with its terraced hot springs and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Explore the remarkable ruins of **Ephesus**, one of the best-preserved archaeological sites in the world, and enjoy the lively atmosphere of **Kusadasi**, a gateway to the Aegean.
Finally, conclude your tour in **Istanbul**, a city that straddles two continents and boasts a rich tapestry of history, culture, and vibrant life. From iconic landmarks like the Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace to the bustling Grand Bazaar, Istanbul promises to leave a lasting impression.
Join us for this extraordinary journey through Turkey, where every stop reveals a new story waiting to be discovered!
Highlights
- Begin your journey in Tokat, a city rich in history, featuring beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes.
- Hattusas ; Explore the ancient ruins of Hattusas, the capital of the Hittite Empire, including the impressive Lion's Gate and city walls.
- Cappadocia ; Experience the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Enjoy hot air balloon rides, explore fairy chimneys, and visit rock-cut churches.
- Visit Konya, known for its deep spiritual heritage. Explore the Mevlana Museum and admire Seljuk architecture.
- Relax in Antalya, a stunning coastal city with beautiful beaches, ancient ruins like Hadrian’s Gate, and a charming old town.
- Marvel at Pamukkale's terraces of travertine hot springs and explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Wander through Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities, featuring the impressive Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre.
- Enjoy the vibrant resort town of Kusadasi, known for its lively markets, beautiful beaches, and as a gateway to Ephesus.
- Conclude your tour in Istanbul, a city that bridges Europe and Asia. Visit iconic sites like the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, and the Grand Bazaar.
- This itinerary offers a rich blend of historical, cultural, and natural attractions, showcasing the diverse beauty of Turkey!
Itinerary
(Dinner Included)
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport
walk to Domestic Side and take your connecting flight to Tokat. Your guide will
meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road
Museum Hotel
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps
in Tokat.
After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour,
visiting the historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling
points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography
Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We
will have lunch break and after lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves
that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients and then we will visit
the Magnificent Gaz Lake, which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and
Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
After the breakfast, we will check out and depart from Tokat to Cappadocia . We
will visit Hattusa Ancient City on the way. Hattusha is one of the country’s
biggest archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During its pomp
in the second millennium BC, Hattusa was the capital of the Hittite Empire, wielding
power across Anatolia and beyond. Its ruins coat a large hillside and include
temples, fortifications, gates, and statues. After the Hattusa tour, we will
drive to Zile Castle for visit. Zile
Castle, located in the town of Zile in Tokat Province, Turkey, stands as a
testament to the region's rich history. Built during the Byzantine era and
later expanded by the Seljuks and Ottomans, the castle offers a glimpse into
centuries of architectural evolution and cultural exchange. Its strategic
location atop a hill provides commanding views of the surrounding landscape,
making it not only a historical landmark but also a picturesque site for
visitors. Today, Zile Castle serves as a museum, showcasing artifacts and
exhibits that narrate the story of its past and the civilizations that once
thrived within its walls. One of the most intriguing aspects of Zile Castle is
its association with Julius Caesar, who famously declared "Veni, vidi,
vici" after the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. This phrase, meaning "I
came, I saw, I conquered" in Latin, encapsulates Caesar's swift victory
and has become synonymous with triumph and achievement. Afterward, we will
continue on our way to the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Please Note: If you wish
to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow,
please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early
the next morning.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, 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. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley
Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite
the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from
man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination
Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last
stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats,
which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After tour, you will be returned back to your
hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast early in the
morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Lunch
at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. 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 Antalya. Arrival to
Antalya around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight
in Antalya.
Please Note: This tour
will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach
the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to
Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be
excluded.
(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 and Dinner included).
After
breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Pamukkale. The trip is going to take
roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Pamukkale, check in to your hotel and rest
of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
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. After the tour drive rto Kusadasi and check in your
hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure for fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. There will be some free time to explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After
breakfast depart to Airport for your flight to Istanbul and transfer to your
hotel. Meet at Lobby Approximately 12:00 – 12:30 for your Bosphorus Day Cruise
Tour. You will enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional
excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore
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. RUMELI FORTRESS (view from
boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul
was completed in only four months to control and protect the Bosporus passage.
It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the
world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is the summer residence of Ottoman
sultans exists in its original renovated glory featuring original antique
furniture and magnificent gardens with the Harem on the Asian side of Istanbul.
Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After
the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR), 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 olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour rerturn your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After
breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. 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. Across
from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was 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. 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 once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th
century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch
break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE 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
olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After tour,
transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out
from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your flight 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 TravelShop
Booking.
Trip includes
Included
2 nights hotel in Istanbul - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 night hotel in Pamukkale - 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya - 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
2 nights hotel in Cappadocia - Special Class El Puente Cave Hotel
2 nights hotel in Tokat - Silk Road Museum Hotel – Deveciler Hanı
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
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
11 open buffet breakfasts
9 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
9 local dinners at the hotels
All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non -
smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Antalya Old
City Tour with waterfalls
Guided Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia
Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Guided Hattusa & Zile Castle Tour
Guided Tokat City –
Ballica Cave – Gaz Lake Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel
room taxes
City Tax
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Tokat
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
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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