Tour Overview
The best tour in Turkey including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, & Capppadocia. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed. To have fun, travel around and meet with new people, do not miss out our special 13 Days Turkey Tour Organizer.
Attractions
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia: A stunning architectural marvel with a rich history as a church and mosque. Topkapi Palace: Explore the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans and its beautiful gardens. Blue Mosque: Famous for its striking blue tiles and impressive domes. Grand Bazaar: One of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, perfect for shopping and souvenirs.
- Ephesus Library of Celsus: An iconic ancient structure that once housed thousands of scrolls. Great Theatre: A grand amphitheater that once accommodated 25,000 spectators. Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though only remnants remain today. House of Virgin Mary: A pilgrimage site believed to be the last residence of Mary, mother of Jesus.
- Pamukkale Travertine Terraces: Stunning white mineral-rich thermal pools that cascade down the hillside. Hierapolis Ancient City: Explore the ruins of this ancient spa city, including its impressive theater. Cleopatra's Pool: Swim in the ancient thermal waters surrounded by ruins.
- Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi): Wander through charming streets with historic architecture, shops, and cafes. Düden Waterfalls: Beautiful waterfalls that are perfect for a relaxing day out. Antalya Museum: Showcases a rich collection of artifacts from the region's ancient history.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride: Experience breathtaking views of the unique fairy chimneys and valleys at sunrise. Göreme Open-Air Museum: A UNESCO World Heritage site with rock-cut churches and frescoes. Underground Cities: Explore the fascinating subterranean cities like Kaymaklı and Derinkuyu. Uçhisar Castle: Climb to the top for panoramic views of the surreal landscape.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff
and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast 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 the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Please Note: Please
do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as
Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from the hotel and depart for the
Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. 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.
RUMELI FORTRESS Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of
Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the infamous
Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture
anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) 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.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to
another (Europe)
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and
admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the
beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. 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 jewellery, handcrafts centre and
a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the
knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of
knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening
is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and
Dinner included)
After breakfast transfer
to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and
check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel
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. We will see the vineyards and it
is time to learn how to make fruit wine. In the evening, you will be tested
about your knowledge of making fruit wine. 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 Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon
arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. 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. 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 tour we depart for Antalya. The trip is
going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya , check in to your
hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
(Breakfast 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 and by 12:00 hours, we check out and free time till departure.
Then, we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to
explore Cappadocia. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast 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 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.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, you will have free time
shopping in Cappadocia. In the evening, we depart for Kayseri airport for our
domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel. The
rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
Enjoy a cruise in the Marmara Sea to Istanbul's famous
Prince's Islands. This is your opportunity to see Topkapi Palace, Leander's
Tower and Uskudar from the sea. Stop at Buyukada, the popular summer resort
with sandy beaches and pinewood scenery, once the pleasure island of Byzantine
Princes. During the Summer season, enjoy the magical atmosphere that the
Island's beach resort has to offer including many optional water sporting
activities. Tour the island with horse-drawn carriages before stopping for an
exquisite lunch at a fish restaurant. After your tour, we will transfer you
back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Open
buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from
the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing
you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
5 nights hotel in Istanbul - 5 Star Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya - 4 Star Best Western Plus Khan Hotel
3 nights hotel in Cappadocia - El Puente Cave Hotel
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
12 open buffet breakfasts
7 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 Cappadocia Red Tour
Guided Cappadocia Green Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Tax
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel room taxes
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Lunch and Dinner
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