14 Days Flying Carpet Deluxe Turkey Tour
|14 Days, 7 Destinations |Starts from Istanbul
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Duration
14 days

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Scheduled

Age Requirement
0 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
relax

Tour route map

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Tour Overview

A wonderful 14 Day Flying Carpet Deluxe Turkey Tour. Two weeks of sightseeing and travelling that is full of joy & excitement. A perfect choice of 14 days luxurious package for top destinations, Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.

Highlights

  • Istanbul Old City, Private Luxury Boat Cruise on Bosphorus Strait, Kusadasi, Ancient City Ephesus, Sirince Village, Hot Springs of Pamukkale, Antalya, Waterfalls, Cappadocia Fairy Chimneys and Underground Cities.

Itinerary

Meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. You will have a priority for check-in and a welcome cocktail as a warm greeting. The rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

 

(Breakfast and lunch included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick up from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Today you will depart for the Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE" The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace 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. After that we will head to HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE which is considered to be the 8th wonder of the world. A mesmerizing visit to this amazing structure and one of the very special entities of Istanbul will be a great experience. Next on the list is the "SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE" 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. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the "HIPPODROME". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break we head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the shopping tour come back to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.

(Breakfast and dinner included)

Free day until departure for your domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-up from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. 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 center. 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. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. 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)

Today is at your leisure. You can enjoy the hotel or optional activities. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick up from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. We depart for Pamukkale. We will check at the hotel around 12.00 and we have a lunch break until 13.30. Afterward 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. During the tour you will have private transportation to the theatre and necropolis. After the tour drop back to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After breakfast, at 10:00m we depart for Antalya. After 2 hours we will have coffee break, after coffee break then continue to Antalya. Lunch at the hotel. Dinner and overnight in Antalya

(Breakfast, lunch and dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick up from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Today we will depart for Perge and Aspendos. We will start with a walking tour in wonderful Kaleici & Marina then continue with PERGE: According to the geographer Strabon, Perge has been founded by Akhas who came down here after the Trojan wars. Perge was first mentioned in 334 BC when Alexander the Great passed through here. In the following years, Perge went under the control of Pergamon when the Kingdom of Pergamon became a part of the Roman city. In the first and the second centuries BC, Perge became one of the richest towns in Pamphylia. Therefore, it is not a surprise that St. Paul started his campaign in Anatolia from Perge in 46 AD. After Perge, we will depart for Aspendos. Lunch break on the way. ASPENDOS: The eastern land of Antalya was called Pamphylia in ancient times. Aspendos (Belkis) lies 47 km east of Antalya in the Pamphylian plain. In 486 BC, Greeks and Persians had a great battle here (Greeks won, they didn't stay for long). During the reign of the Roman emperor Marcus Aurelius (161-80 AD) Aspendos got its theatre, which is the best preserved of all. It was built by Romans and maintained by Byzantines and Seljuks. The ruins of the ancient city are extensive and include a stadium, an agora, and a basilica. 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, lunch and dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-up 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 workshop, 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, lunch 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.

(Breakfast and lunch included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-up from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant. Today we will depart for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour following the breakfast. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. You will enjoy your tour on a PRIVATE LUXURY BOAT. 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 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 Bosporus 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 jewelry, handcrafts center 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 included)

After breakfast, we will transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your 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 TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

4 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul -  5 Star Sofitel Hotel Istanbul

3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - 5 Star Charisma De Luxe Hotel

1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale -  5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel 

2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Antalya -  5 Star Spice Hotel

3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia -  Cappadocia Cave Resort & Spa

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group.

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

13 open buffet breakfasts

8 lunches

9 dinners

Insurance: All types

Private airport transfers

Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Return airport transfer

Priority and welcome cocktail during check-in

Private guided Bosphorus Cruise

Private guided Istanbul City Tour

Private guided Ephesus Tour

Private guided Turkish Village Tour

Private guided Pamukkale Tour

Private guided Antalya Tour

Private guided Cappadocia Red Tour

Private guided Cappadocia Green Tour

All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Hotel room taxes

Excluded

International flights

Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir

Domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia

City tax

Turkey 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 Tipping

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