Tour Overview
Embarking on an eco-friendly tour of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ankara, and Safranbolu is a wonderful way to explore Turkey's rich history and natural beauty while minimizing environmental impact. Here's a suggested itinerary for an 6-day eco tour.
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque: Explore these iconic landmarks, appreciating their historical and architectural significance.
- Topkapi Palace: Discover the rich history of the Ottoman Empire while enjoying the palace's beautiful gardens.
- Sultanahmet Walking Tour: Immerse yourself in the Sultanahmet district, experiencing the city on foot and reducing carbon emissions.
- Eco-Friendly Accommodations: Stay in eco-conscious hotels that prioritize sustainability
- Unique Landscapes: Marvel at the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, characterized by fairy chimneys and cave dwellings.
- Goreme Open-Air Museum: Explore this UNESCO World Heritage Site, featuring rock-cut churches and frescoes.
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations: Learn about Turkey's archaeological history through exhibits that showcase ancient artifacts.
- Ataturk Mausoleum: Pay tribute to the founder of modern Turkey and explore the beautifully landscaped gardens
- UNESCO World Heritage Site: Stroll through Safranbolu's well-preserved Ottoman architecture, declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Safranbolu Old Mosque and Bath: Explore historical landmarks, appreciating the town's cultural heritage.
Itinerary
Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with our staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. At 19.30 we take you to Bosphorus Dinner Cruise. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosporus that separates the two continents Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. You will see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden's Tower.
Tour Highlights: Sail up the Bosporus, Dinner, Unlimited local drinks, DJ music, Anatolian Folk Dance, Belly Dancer
SHOW PROGRAM:
· Katibim Show (A traditional Turkish melody musical performance)
· Asuk Masuk (An imitation play of dwarfs which belongs to the Taseli district of Silifke and is performed by 2 male dancers)
· Traditional Mixed Folk Dance
· Belly Dancer
· Caucasian Folk Dance
· Professional DJ Performance
· DINNER MENU:
· Open Buffet or Fix Menu
· Unlimited local Alcoholic Drinks (include a selection of local wines, beers, raki, vodka, gin, and soft drinks)
· Turkish coffee
Drop off at the hotel at end of the tour.Overnight in İstanbul
(Breakfast included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to 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.Then proceed to ST. SOPHIA This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia 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. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm. 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 to airport to fly Cappadocia
Please Note : Topkapi Palace Closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar Closed on Sundays.
(Breakfast included),
For our guests who would experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour, we will pick you up from your hotel to the most beautiful and unique area of the world at 05:30 am. in the morning before the sunrise. And we will go to the area where hundreds of Hot Air balloons will take off through the air. We will enjoy the sunrise over those splendid fairy chimneys and valleys that impress people with their exquisiteness. Our ride takes about 1 hour, we will celebrate our experience with champagne when we land and collect our flight certificate. When we return to hotel and will have breakfast.
We depart at 09:00 am from the hotel for Cappadocia tour. It starts with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley. Visit to Pasabag“ fairy chimneys ” where the voice of wind mixes with the “ songs of faires ” near Zelve. Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock – cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). Continue to panoramic view point Esentepe. With a spectacular view over Goreme, see the complete view of Goreme valley and Goreme village: fairy chimneys, rock formations and cave houses. End your day with Uchisar Castle. This tall rock, the highest point of the Goreme region. Return to hotel at around 18:00pm. Overnight in Cappadocia
( Breakfast İncluded)
After breakfast, drive to Ankara as soon as they arrive to Ankara then tourof Ankara starts.Today's tour will take you through some of the most significant places in Ankara, fully guided you will learn about the ancient civilizations of this Anatolian region, at a predetermined meeting point we will collect you and take you to the first stop on your day with us.
The Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
This amazing museum is an extension of the first museum in Ankara the original museum was part of the castle and was opened in 1921, however as the Anatolian Kingdoms of the Hittites were being excavated and more and more evidence uncovered it was suggested that a bigger building was needed and the museum you stand in today was completed and opened in 1948. This museum house a unique compilation collected showcasing pieces from as early as the Palaeolithic era to the present day.
Mausoleum of Ataturk and its museum. (Anıtkabir)
This may be the last visit of the day but it is a must when you come to Ankara. Mustafa Kemal Ataturk was the Founder of Modern Day Turkey and is much loved and respected and it is here you will visit his final resting place. The museum has a wonderful collection giving an insight into the life of this great man along with some beautiful works of art, his abundant book collection, clothes and insight into many battles fought. The atmosphere here is calm, respectful and will be remembered in your heart forever then return to hotel.Departing from Ankara to Safranbolu.It will take 3 hours maximun to get there.Overnight & dinner in Safranbolu.
(Breakfast included)
Aftre braekfast depart from Safranbolu towards to İstanbul. Total distance will be around 470 km.On the way will go through forests, valleys, mountains, landscapes on the Black Sea; A rainy and green region different from what you probably have in your mind when you think of Turkey.2 hour drive we arrive Gökgöl Cave ( undergorund river & multiple colours).Our lunch will be in Eregli, We also include a visit to its impressive Cehennemagzi Magarasi caves and tombs that are overflowing with mythology.Last stop before to get in İstanbul , will be Eydinpınar l, we stop to relax at there , with a walk between its green paths to the waterfalls!
We travel on the highway towards Istanbul. Passing the suspension bridge that separates Asia from Europe.Dinner and overnight in istanbul ( acording to timing dinner can be on the way to istanbul).
(Breakfast included)
Wish you have a Happy new year Thank you very much for choosing us. Hope to see you in the future.Have a nice journey.
Trip includes
Included
2 Nights İstanbul 5 Star La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul
2 Nights Cappadocia El Puente Cave Hotel
1 Nights Safranabolu Sultan Saray Otel Safranbolu
Professional English - speaking tour guide
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Breakfast
All airport transfers services are private mentioned inside the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking Vehicle
Return airport transfers
All services are private
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Guided Istanbul City tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour
Guided Ankara tour
Guided Safranbolu Tour
Guided Gökgöl cave tour
Guided Eydinpınar
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
All services are private
Excluded
International and domestic flights
Insurance: All types
Hot air baloon
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
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