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Welcome to Turkey! If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey including Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia and onto Greece with Athens and Santorini . 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 comfortably and relaxed.
Attractions
Highlights
- Embarking on a journey from Istanbul to Santorini promises a rich exploration of historical sites, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures.
- Hagia Sophia: Explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Blue Mosque: Admire the stunning blue tiles and architecture of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque).
- Topkapı Palace: Discover the opulent Topkapı Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans. Grand Bazaar: Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Bosphorus Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing by iconic landmarks.
- Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit the historic battlefields and memorials of the Gallipoli Campaign from World War I. Anzac Cove: Pay homage to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives during the campaign. Troy, Turkey: Ancient City of Troy: Explore the legendary ruins of Troy, immortalized in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad.
- Embarking on a journey from Istanbul to Santorini promises a rich exploration of historical sites, stunning landscapes, and vibrant cultures. Here are the tour highlights for each destination: Istanbul, Turkey: Hagia Sophia: Explore the iconic Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece of Byzantine architecture. Blue Mosque: Admire the stunning blue tiles and architecture of the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Topkapı Palace: Discover the opulent Topkapı Palace, former residence of Ottoman sultans. Grand Bazaar: Immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Bosphorus Cruise: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, passing by iconic landmarks. Gallipoli, Turkey: Gallipoli Battlefields: Visit the historic battlefields and memorials of the Gallipoli Campaign from World War I. Anzac Cove: Pay homage to the soldiers who fought and lost their lives during the campaign. Troy, Turkey: Ancient City of Troy: Explore the legendary ruins of Troy, immortalized in Homer's epic poem, the Iliad. Pergamon, Turkey: Acropolis of Pergamon: Discover the ancient ruins of Pergamon, including the Altar of Zeus and the Library of Pergamon. Kuşadası, Turkey: Ephesus: Explore the ancient city of Ephesus, home to the Temple of Artemis and the Library of Celsus. House of the Virgin Mary: Visit the traditional site where it is believed that Virgin Mary spent her final years.
- Pamukkale, Turkey: Hierapolis: Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and its well-preserved ruins. Pamukkale Terraces: Marvel at the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters. Antalya, Turkey: Old Town (Kaleiçi): Wander through the charming streets of Antalya's historic Old Town. Antalya Museum: Explore the extensive collection of artifacts from the region's ancient civilizations. Cappadocia, Turkey:
- Goreme Open-Air Museum: Discover the rock-cut churches and frescoes of Goreme's UNESCO-listed Open-Air Museum. Hot Air Balloon Ride: Experience the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia from above on a hot air balloon ride. Fairy Chimneys: Explore the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys scattered throughout the region.
- Athens, Greece: Acropolis: Explore the ancient citadel overlooking Athens, home to the iconic Parthenon. Plaka: Stroll through the picturesque streets of Athens' oldest neighborhood, filled with tavernas and shops. National Archaeological Museum: Discover a vast collection of ancient Greek artifacts, including sculptures and pottery.
- Santorini, Greece: Oia: Watch the sunset over the iconic blue-domed churches and white-washed buildings of Oia. Fira: Explore the capital of Santorini, perched on the edge of the caldera, with stunning views of the Aegean Sea. Red Beach: Relax on the unique red sand beach and swim in the crystal-clear waters of the Aegean.
Itinerary
(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 ASIL EFENDI 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.
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After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick ups from hotel. Your tour consultant will give you final timing one day before. BOSPHORUS 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 infamous 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 GRAND COVERED BAZAAR In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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After an early breakfast, at 06.30, 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 12.00 and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battlefields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After the tour drive to your hotel. Dinner and overnight in Canakkale.
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After breakfast, we depart at 08.30 and drive 30 minutes 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 Pergamon. Lunch break around 13.00 and after the lunch, we depart for tour of the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon. Its impressive temples and library made it a renowned cultural and political center at that times. Pergamon 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 18.00. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
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After breakfast at 08.30, we depart from hotel 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, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break around 13.00. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving center. After that, we will have 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 see the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. 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.
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At 08.30, after breakfast, we depart for Pamukkale. We 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. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
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After breakfast, we head for Antalya. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and proceed to hotel for check in. Rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Antalya
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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.
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After breakfast, by 12.00 hours check out and free time until 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.
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After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from hotel. Your tour consultant will give you final timing one day before.
We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Than visit to 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. 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.. 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.
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After breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Then, we depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. From Istanbul, we will have a flight to Athens. Upon arrival in Athens, you will meet with our local representative at the airport and be transferred to your hotel. Once you settle in, you are free to stroll in the old Plaka district. Overnight in Athens.
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In the morning, after breakfast, we will pick you up from the hotel and shall start our sightseeing tour of the center of Athens including The Constitution of Greece (Sintagma). It was created by the Fifth Revisional Parliament of the Hellenes and entered into force in 1975. It has been revised three times since, in 1986, in 2001 and in 2008. The Constitutional history of Greece goes back to the Greek War of Independence, during which the first three revolutionary Greek constitutions were adopted. Afterwards we will visit Old Parliament House. The Old Parliament building which is located at Stadiou Street in Athens, housed the Greek Parliament between 1875 and 1932. It now houses the country's National Historical Museum. In front of the building stands a large equestrian statue of General Theodoros Kolokotronis, cast in bronze. It was sculpted by Lazaros Sochos in Paris in 1900, and erected in its current place in 1904. Continue our tour, we will go to The National Library of Greece which is situated near the center of city of Athens. It holds 4,500 Greek manuscripts which is one of the greatest collection of Greek scripts. There are also many chrysobulls and archives of the Greek Revolution Then we will continue driving down Herod Atticus Street, you will see the Evzones in their picturesque uniform and the PRESIDENTIAL PALACE which is the official residence of the President of the Hellenic Republic. It previously served as the Royal Palace, until the abolition of the monarchy by referendum in 1974. On your way to the Acropolis you will see the Hadrian's Arch, visit the Temple of Olympian Zeus. and you will make a short stop at the Panathenaic Stadium which was refurbished a second time in 1895 for the 1896 Olympics, with completion funding provided by the Greek benefactor George Averoff whose marble statue now stands at the entrance, based on designs by architects Anastasios Metaxas and Ernst Ziller. Upon arrive Acropolis, we will visit Acropolis Museum which is focused on the findings of the archaeological site of the Acropolis of Athens. The museum was built to house every artifact found on the rock and on its feet, from the Greek Bronze Age to Roman and Byzantine Greece. It also lies on the archaeological site of Makrygianni and the ruins of a part of Roman and early Byzantine Athens. Also, we will visit the architectural masterpieces of the Golden Age of Athens: the PROPYLAEA, the TEMPLE of ATHENA NIKE, the ERECHTHEION. The last stop before we back to hotel is The Parthenon. The Parthenon is a temple in Acropolis, the harmony between material and spirit, the monument that puts order in the mind. Early evening we will back to hotel, you can relax in the rest of the day. Overnight in Athens.
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After the breakfast, a morning transfer to the port of Piraeus to take the ferry to the island of Santorini (07:25-14:55). Upon your arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel and then you will have the rest of the time to enjoy the gorgeous island. The largest island is known as Thera, forming the southernmost member of the Cyclades group of islands. Santorini is essentially what remains of an enormous volcanic explosion, destroying the earliest settlements on what was formerly a single island, and leading to the creation of the current geological caldera. Excavations starting in 1967 at the site called Akrotiri under the late Professor Spyridon Marinatos have made Thera the best-known "Minoan" site outside of Crete, the homeland of the culture. The island remains the home of a small, but flourishing, wine industry, based on the indigenous grape variety, Assyrtiko, with auxiliary cultivations of two other Aegean varietals, Athiri and Aidani. Upon arrive Santorini, meet with our local staff and transfer you to hotel and you will be given your room key. The rest of the day is yours to explore the city. Overnight in Santorini.
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After breakfast, meet your friendly, English Speaking Escort then hop inside your luxury, air-conditioned vehicle for the tour of the island. First stop is Pyrgos. Situated at the highest point of Santorini, the village offers an idyllic snapshot of old-world Greece. Follow your guide along the winding paths - past the sugar cube houses and blue-domed churches — and make your way to the hilltop ruins of a medieval Venetian castle. From here, gaze out over the entire island, soaking up panoramic views all the way to the village of Oia. Continue driving to the highest area of the island Profitis Elias short stop for panoramic pictures. Continue to Oia village passing through villages of Firostefani & Imerovigli. Oia, the quintessential Greek village that’s known for its incredible sunsets. Stroll along the pretty streets with your guide, learning about the village’s history. Return to hotel. Overnight in Santorini
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Enjoy your breakfast and have a walk around the paths of Fira to buy some traditional souvenirs and postcards. Afternoon transfer to the port to embark the ferry to Piraeus port (19:00-04:30). Arrival & transfer to hotel in Athens. Overnight in Athens.
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According to your flight departure time, you will transferred to Athens airport to get the 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
3 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul - 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale - Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Comfort Ada Class Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale - Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Antalya - Best Western Khan Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - Antique House Cave
3 nights hotel accommodation in Athens Titania Hotel
2 nights hotel accommodation in Santorini Theoxenia Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group.
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Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
16 open buffet breakfasts
8 lunches
8 Dinners
All Tour & Airport transfers mentioned within the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Ttour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy Tour
Guided Acropolis of Pergamon Tour
Guided Ephesus Tour
Guided Turkish Village Sirince Tour and Wine tasting
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Goreme Air Museum
Guided Athens Tour
Guided Santorini Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
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International flights
Domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Please Note: Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately
Euros: 50,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 20,00 as an insurance policy.
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City Tax
Turkey entry visa
Greece entry visa
Optional land excursion
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