12 Days Special Diwali Tour Package & Party in Turkey | Istanbul, Gallipoli, Ephesus & Cappadocia
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Duration
12 days
Max Group Size
40
Departure Type
Guaranteed
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
The 12 Day
Special Diwali Tour Package & Party in Turkey is created for Indian
travelers who want a complete Turkey experience combined with festive Diwali
celebrations. This grand itinerary covers Turkey’s most iconic historical,
cultural, and natural highlights—from Istanbul’s imperial landmarks to the
legendary sites of Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum, and Ephesus, the white terraces
of Pamukkale, the Mediterranean charm of Antalya, the spiritual heart of Konya,
and the magical landscapes of Cappadocia.
To make Diwali truly special, the tour includes authentic Indian cuisine (Jain, Veg & Non-Veg) and a memorable Bollywood Diwali Party Night in Istanbul. Designed with comfort, smooth pacing, and Indian preferences in mind, this tour is ideal for guests seeking a rich, festive, and culturally immersive Diwali holiday in Turkey
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
(Indian Dinner included)
Meet at the 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.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner included)
06:30am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we
will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli
around 12:00am and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for
the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with
Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had
started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After tour
drive your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous
archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen
of Troy. After Troy tour, 3-hour drive to Pergamum. Lunch break around 13:00pm
and after the lunch depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum.
Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political
center at that times. Pergamum is a famous city for its jewelry, stones and
silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewelry center for 30 minutes. Arrival
to Kusadasi around 18:00pm. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and
Indian Dinner included)
After breakfast
depart for Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Start for your 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,
Celsius Library and Grand Theatre. Lunch break around 13:00pm. 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 original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a
fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially
fruit wines. 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 . After the tour transfer to hotel in Pamukkale. Overnight in
Pamukkale.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
At
08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. 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. After the tour we
depart for Antalya. Once reach to Antalya time is going to be 18:00 – 18:30.
Check in to your hotel. Indian Dinner in the hotel with unlimited
spirits and soft drinks.
Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast, All Inclusive Lunch and All Inclusive Dinner included)
After breakfast, we
depart for “Antalya Old City”! Downtown area has historical buildings, great
port view, clock tower and little fortresses spread around. You will be
mesmerized by true Antalya while strolling the city. You will witness little
boutique hotels, narrow streets and affordably priced shops in a city of modern
and Majestic hotels. Return to our hotel upon completion of Antalya Old City
Tour. Indian Dinner in the hotel with unlimited spirits and soft drinks. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we
have break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00pm
and 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 18:30pm 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.
(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner
included)
After breakfast
between 08:30 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Final timing one day before
will be given you by your tour consultant. We will drive you to 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. After Love Valley you visit another
workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. 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 is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at
18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. 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
centerAfter the tour transfers to Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul.
Transfer your hotel and Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Indian
Lunch and Indian Dinner 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 see 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. You can see it from outside. After that see 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. You can see it from
outside. The
Basilica Cistern Museum is one
of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its 80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan
Cistern is the largest covered cistern in the city and stands out with more
reclaimed supporting elements compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an
area of approximately 10,000 square meters, this colossal structure has a
rectangular shape with a length of 140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You
can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Tonight we will have a special
Diwali Party Night. It starts at 19:30 and finish around 23:30 – 24:00. The
Private Hall is with authentic Indian cuisine for
Jaine, Veg and Non-Veg selections. You can enjoy Bollywood Music with our DJ
accompanied by local soft and alcoholic drinks.
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.
Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
(Breakfast Indian Lunch and
Indian Dinner included)
Embarking on a journey to explore Istanbul through the eyes of the locals is an
enriching way to delve into the city's culture and lifestyle. Our itinerary
promises to unveil captivating insights and transform your perception of
Istanbul. We are on a walking tour and public transportation. Our expedition
commences with a stroll along the historic Mahmutpaşa Bazaar and Tahtakale
Bazaars, exuding an aura of traditional oriental marketplaces teeming with a
diverse array of products. Subsequently, we venture to the Spice Bazaar, also
known as the Egyptian Bazaar, renowned for its compelling assortment of spices,
delectable desserts, and succulent dried fruits. Immerse yourself in the rich
aroma of freshly roasted coffee beans at the iconic 150-year-old establishment
of Kahveci Mehmet Efendi, pausing for a delightful coffee interlude. Visit
Rustem PAsha Mosque. Continuing our
adventure, we embrace the local mode of transportation by boarding a public bus
to the Balat district. This neighbourhood's harmonious coexistence of Islam,
Christianity, and Hebrew religions creates an authentic and serene ambience.
This cosmopolitan enclave houses an array of churches representing various
Christian denominations alongside synagogues and mosques. The presence of the
Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople further underscores the
neighbourhood's significance as a religious focal point for the Orthodox
community. Stroll through the Balat district, admire the historic, colourful
houses, and enjoy coffee at a cosy
café. Take lunch at your
choice of local restaurant. Crossing the storied Galata Bridge on foot, our
journey leads us to Karaköy, where we embark on a scenic city line ferry voyage
to Kadıköy, unveiling the vibrant and youthful ambience of Istanbul's Asian side.
Kadıköy pulsates with the energy of modernity as vibrant streets bustle with
the presence of young residents. Returning to the European side, we arrive at
Taksim Square, where we board a nostalgic tram that halts at Nevizade Street,
celebrated for its alfresco dining venues, inviting taverns, and an array of
tempting mezes from Turkish and Greek culinary traditions. Our sojourn
culminates with a visit to French Street, offering an exquisite selection of
domestic wines and an indulgent assortment of local cheeses. As the day draws
closer, our knowledgeable guide will accompany you back to your hotel,
concluding our immersive exploration of Istanbul's captivating locales. Accommodation in
Istanbul.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from your hotel and transfer to Airport for your
international flight back 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 Travel Shop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Travel Documents
Passport
must be valid for minimum 6 months from travel date
Turkey tourist visa must be obtained before departure
Travel insurance is strongly recommended
? Meals & Dietary Preferences
Jain meals are prepared without onion, garlic & root vegetables
Vegetarian & Non-Vegetarian Indian meals provided as per itinerary
Special dietary requests must be informed at booking time
✈ Domestic Flights & Luggage
Domestic flights have luggage limits (usually 15–20 kg check-in + 8 kg cabin)
Passenger names must exactly match passport details
Guests must arrive at airports at least 1 hour before domestic flights
? Hotels & Rooms
Triple
rooms usually consist of 1 double bed + 1 extra bed
Standard check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00
Similar category hotels may be used if listed hotels are unavailable
? Diwali Party Night
Private
venue with Indian festive dinner & Bollywood DJ
Jain, Veg & Non-Veg options available
Alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks served as per local regulations
? Walking & Physical Requirements
Moderate
walking involved at archaeological sites and city centers
Uneven surfaces at Ephesus, Pergamum & Cappadocia
Comfortable walking shoes are essential
? Money & Shopping
Local currency: Turkish Lira (TRY)
Credit cards widely accepted in cities
Shopping is optional; bargaining common in bazaars
? Local Culture &
Dress Code
Modest dress required in
mosques
Women may need a scarf to cover hair (often provided on-site)
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