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Duration
17 days
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Embark on the
15-Day Ultimate Turkey Discovery Tour—a once-in-a-lifetime expedition that
unveils Turkey’s rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. This
comprehensive journey takes you from the ancient streets of Istanbul, where
you’ll explore iconic landmarks such as Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque, Hagia
Sophia, and Hippodrome Square, to the somber Gallipoli battlefields in
Çanakkale, and onward to the legendary ruins of Troy, Pergamon, and the
Acropolis.
Experience the
magnificence of Ephesus as you wander through the ruins of the ancient city,
visit the revered House of the Virgin Mary, and stroll through the charming
Sirince Village near Kuşadası. Marvel at the surreal travertine terraces of
Pamukkale and the storied ruins of Hierapolis, then relax along the scenic
Dalyan River and vibrant Fethiye coast.
The adventure
continues with a journey to Kayaköy—the hauntingly beautiful abandoned Greek
village—followed by the historic charm of Antalya. Discover the ancient wonders
of Aspendos and the mysterious Tınaztepe Cave in Konya, then trace the
footsteps of the Silk Road on your way to the fairy-tale landscapes of
Cappadocia. In Cappadocia, immerse yourself in the region’s unique geological
formations by exploring the Göreme Open-Air Museum, Devrent Valley, and Avanos,
and experience the breathtaking vistas of the Cappadocia Red Tour, Pigeon
Valley, and Cavusin.
The tour
culminates in the heart of modern Turkey with a visit to Ankara’s Anıtkabir,
the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, before returning to Istanbul to
complete your epic Turkish odyssey.
This tour is meticulously designed to provide an immersive experience into Turkey’s multifaceted heritage—from ancient civilizations and religious monuments to stunning natural landscapes and vibrant local culture. Whether you’re a history enthusiast, a cultural explorer, or a traveler seeking unforgettable adventures, the 15-Day Ultimate Turkey Discovery Tour promises an enriching and transformative journey through one of the world’s most historically significant regions
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
(Dinner included)
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
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Our
tour of Istanbul will begin at 8:45 am, following breakfast. The impressive
Hagia Sofia (Saint Sofia), initially built as a church in the sixth century AD
by the emperor Justinian and later converted into a mosque, will be our first
stop. The Ottoman sultans ruled their vast empire for over 420 years from the
enormous walled complex known as the Topkapi Palace, which will be our next
stop. After that, we'll go to the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), a
17th-century Ottoman mosque renowned for its six minarets and magnificent blue
tile interior.
The
Hippodrome square, used as a gathering place for chariot races during the
Byzantine era, will then be explored. An optional half-day Bosphorus Cruise
tour is available in the afternoon. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from
Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm.
Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Gallipoli
is one of Turkey's most significant war memorials, where 500,000 soldiers'
remains are interred.
We
will leave early this morning for Çanakkale. You will be picked up from your
hotel between 6:15 and 6:45 am. One of the most significant World War I sites
is on the Gallipoli Peninsula, which we will travel to for about four hours.
One
of Turkey's most significant war memorials is Gallipoli. We will tour the
Gallipoli battlefield, including the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the Chunuk
Bair Atatürk Monument, Anzac Cove, and Johnston's Jolly Cemetery. We visit the
original trenches and tunnels where the bloodiest and most dramatic battles of
the Bayonet Wars and the Dardanelles Wars occurred.
Arrival
and overnight stay in Canakkale.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
After
breakfast, we'll travel to Troy, an ancient city that served as the setting for
the Trojan War that is famously described in Homer's Iliad. The legendary city
of Pergamon, which served as the seat of the Pergamon Kings' Kingdom from
282-133 BC, will be our next stop. We'll go to the Acropolis, which serves as
the city's administrative hub and see the temples to Zeus, Dionysus, Athena,
and Demeter, as well as the renowned Pergamon Library, which houses 200,000
rolls of scrolls. At the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, the Altar of Zeus,
discovered during the Pergamon (Bergama) excavations, is now on display. The
Great Theatre of Pergamon, located here, is the steepest in the world and once
hosted up to 10,000 spectators.
We’ll
drive to Kusadası. Dinner and accommodation in Kusadası.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Ephesus
is a Unescu World Heritage site. We'll spend the day learning about the past of
ancient Ephesus. The most stunning ancient city in the Ionia region, We'll
visit Ephesus after seeing the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of
the Ancient World. As you stroll down Curetes Street and pass by the ruins of
the 25,000-seat Grand Theater, the State Agora, the magnificent Celsus Library,
the Odeon, Temesos, Prytaneion, Magnesia Gate, Grotto of the Seven Sleepers,
and the Ephesus Harbour, you will get a sense of the fascinating atmosphere of
the city. Our next stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian
shrine where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.
Finally,
we will travel to Sirince Village, a former Greek and Ottoman village well
known for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has a long history in Turkey. In this
carpet village, we'll discover how the carpets are made by hand and what
factors influence their price. The tour is at an end.
Accommodation
in Kusadası.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Pamukkale
is Unesco World Heritage Site with fantastic travertines and Ancient Hierapolis
city.
Following
breakfast, we'll first take in a display of locally-made leather goods. Then
make the (220 km) trip to Pamukkale.
After
lunch, we'll continue. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, where we will see the
Domitian Gate, the Arcadian Street, the old Roman Theater from the second
century, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the
Necropolis. We'll go through the Roman Gate, admire the historic Pamukkale
Theater, and tour the hero’s grave monuments. We will then stroll along the
travertine terraces and have the option to swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pools
(at an additional cost).
End of the tour. Overnight stay in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Today,
Dalyan, a lakeside town, is our first stop. We take a leisurely boat ride along
the Dalyan River, passing the prehistoric Kaunos King tombs carved into the
cliff. The loggerhead turtles' (Caretta Caretta) protected nesting grounds are
in the Dalyan Delta, a protected natural area. The Sultaniye mud baths are
another option, which is enjoyable, refreshing, and an excellent opportunity
for a photo. The journey to Fethiye, a seaside town, is only a short distance
from here.
Overnight
in Fethiye
(Breakfast and
Dinner included)
After
breakfast in the hotel, you are free to
explore the town, local people, and local bazaars at your own pace, and there
are also optional tours and activities.
Optional
tours & activities:
*
12 island boat trips: where you can swim in the Tourquaz’s clear blue water and
take in the breathtaking views of the turquoise bays, tiny islands, and
uninhabited beaches. Lunch included.
*
Saklikent Gorge tour: Amazing Saklikent Canyon panorama and walking tour.
Accommodation
in Fethiye.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Kayaköy
is a village in Fethiye that the Greek people abandoned. It is an exchange made
following the exchange agreement between Turkey and Greece.
In
the morning, we headed to Kayaköy. Thanks to the lights of the morning sun,
excellent photos of this deserted Greek village may be taken. We'll then travel
to Antalya's Old Town, the historical centre, and Antalya's ancient Harbor,
where you can see the historic Hadrian's Gate, the Antalya Clock Tower, and the
Fluted Minaret. We'll take in the Old Town's winding streets while shopping for
trinkets at neighbourhood stores in Kaleiçi.
Accommodation in Antalya
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
After
breakfast, we'll move to the Konya via Taurus Mountain. First, visit Aspendos
Theater.
Aspendos
Theater is a well-preserved ancient Greco-Roman monument of Aspendos. Even
today, This magnificent Aspendos theater, where concerts and events are still
held today, has incredible sound acoustics. On the way visit Tınaztepe Cave.
Tınaztepe
Cave is the 3rd largest cave in the world and Turkey’s largest cave. Tınaztepe
Cave in Konya Seydişehir town is 22 km long and only 1600 meters can be
visited.
Arrival
and overnight in Konya.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
After
breakfast visits the Mevlana Museum, which is home to the tomb of Rumi, a
famous 13th-century Persian poet and the creator of the Order of the Whirling
Dervishes, as well as the Alaeddin Mosque, which was constructed on Alaeddin
Hill during the Seljuk era. Visit Sille Village near Konya city it was a Greek
village.
Sille
Village is a settlement that was founded 5000 years ago, different
civilizations have lived from the Phrygians until today, and since the
Byzantine period, it has been an important settlement of Konya and one of the
first centers of the Early Christian period. In Sille Village, which is an
important accommodation city on the pilgrimage route between Istanbul and
Jerusalem, there is the Archangelos Michael Church.
Lunch
Break in Konya. Visit the Sultanhan
Caravanserai in Aksaray, which is
located along the original Silk Road.
After
our visits, we will continue on our way to Cappadocia. Accommodation in
Cappadocia.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
The
formation of Cappadocia; Cappadocia is the region where beautiful fairy
chimneys were formed by the rain and wind erosion of the lava and ash layers
erupted by Erciyes volcano, Hasan Mountain and Güllü Mountain about 60 million
years ago.
First,
we'll go to the Uçhisar Castle, situated at the highest hill Cappadocia and
carved out by flowing volcanic lava. After that, we'll go to the Pigeon Valley
and Göreme Open Air Museum, home to unique monasteries and churches.
Visit Underground City Next red valley. we'll go to Paşabağ Valley, which is on a vineyard off of Zelve Road. The mushroom-shaped rock formations here can reach heights of several meters. For many years, various religious groups used fairy chimneys shaped by erosion as homes; as a result, the area is also known as the Monks Valley. After that, we'll go to the Devrent Valley, which has rock formations resembling various animals and offers a view of the reddish moon, making a movie set look like it was shot there. Accommodation in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
After
breakfast, we start Cappadocia Tour with
amazing landscapes.
Pigeon
Valley is named after the wild pigeons living in the region from their nests in
the volcanic rocks. In fact, the farmers in the region carve these rocks and
make special nests for the pigeons, and then collect the pigeon manure
accumulated here and use it in agriculture. Afterward, visit Cavuşin Village
Cavusin
Village is a village where Turkish and Greek families lived until the beginning
of the 20th century. Later, because of the exchange between the two countries,
the Greeks living here went to Greece.
We'll
then eat lunch in the nearby town of Avanos, which is close to the River
Kızılırmak. We can observe the production process for famous ceramics and You
can also enroll in a pottery studio to learn how to use the conventional kick
wheels and purchase souvenirs in a pottery studio.
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Cappadocia
(Breakfast,
Lunch, and Dinner included)
Morning: Departure from Cappadocia
Pick-up from your hotel in Cappadocia.
Scenic drive towards Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü), famous for its white, mirror-like surface.
Enjoy free time to walk on the lake, take stunning photos, and admire the breathtaking views.
Afternoon: Arrival in Ankara
Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Explore the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, home to ancient Hittite, Phrygian, and Urartian artifacts.
Stroll through the Ankara Castle, offering panoramic views of the capital.
Visit Kocatepe Mosque, Ankara’s largest mosque, with impressive Ottoman architecture.
Free time in Kızılay Square for shopping and local dining.
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Ankara.
(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
Morning:Depart from Ankara to Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture.
Explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets, traditional houses, and handicraft shops.
Visit Safranbolu’s Local Bazaar and try some of the local saffron-based products (hence the name "Safranbolu").
Afternoon: After lunch, head to Abant Lake, a stunning natural lake surrounded by lush green forests.
You can take a peaceful walk around the lake, rent a bike, or even enjoy a boat ride if the weather allows.
Evening: Check into a local guesthouse or hotel in Abant for a relaxing night surrounded by nature.
Morning:
Depart for Yedigöller (Seven Lakes) National Park, located in the Bolu province. The park is famous for its seven pristine lakes surrounded by scenic forests, perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
Spend the morning exploring the area, enjoying the hiking trails, and taking in the beautiful landscapes.
Afternoon: After lunch, continue your journey to Istanbul (around 3-4 hours drive from Seven Lakes).
Upon arrival in Istanbul, check into your hotel.
Evening:If time permits, enjoy a relaxing evening in Istanbul, perhaps visit Taksim Square, or enjoy a Bosphorus cruise to end the tour with a beautiful view of the city at night.
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from the hotel and
transfer to Istanbul Airport.
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
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Trip includes
Included
3 nights of accommodation Istanbul - Central Palace Hotel
1 nights of accommodation Canakkale - Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights of accommodation Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 nights of accommodation
Pamukkale - Palm Thermal Hotel
2 nights of accommodation
Fethiye - Ocean Blue High Class Hotel
1 nights of accommodation
Antalya - Best Western Khan Hotle
1 nights of accommodation Konya - Spark Hotel
2 nights of accommodation Cappadocia - Elpuente Cave Hotel
1 nights of accommodation Ankara -New Park Hotel
1 nights of accommodation Abant - Abant Hotel
Note:Sample
hotels are confirmed on the booking date in case of availability. Otherwise,
reservations are made in similar hotels.
Professional English-speaking
guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meals as per itinerary




Airport transfers as per itinerary
Transportation
in a comfortable, air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
All tours as per itinerary
Entrance fees to museums and historical sites
VAT & City Tax
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
Domestic flight tickets
Travel Insurance
Hot Air Ballooning Tour
Paraglading Tour Fethiye
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Personal expenses
Guide & driver tips
Türkiye entry visa
Alcoholic drinks & beverages
Any expenses not mentioned in the inclusions
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