Tour Overview
Experience the diverse splendor of Turkey with a comprehensive tour that combines the vibrant history and culture of Istanbul, the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia, and the stunning coastal beauty of Bodrum. This itinerary offers a well-rounded exploration of Turkey’s rich heritage, unique natural wonders, and relaxing seaside charm.
Highlights
- Sultanahmet District: Start your day with a visit to the Hagia Sophia, an architectural masterpiece that has served as a church, mosque, and museum. Continue to the Blue Mosque, renowned for its stunning blue tiles and grand domes.
- Topkapi Palace: Explore the Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans, and its opulent exhibits, including the Harem and the Treasury.
- Grand Bazaar: Wander through the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the world’s largest and oldest covered markets, offering a rich array of goods from textiles to spices.
- Spice Bazaar: Visit the Spice Bazaar for a sensory overload of colors and aromas, including spices, sweets, and teas.
- Fly to Cappadocia, a region renowned for its unique landscapes and ancient history.
- Göreme Open-Air Museum: Begin your exploration with the Göreme Open-Air Museum, featuring rock-cut churches with remarkable frescoes.
- Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional): Take an early morning hot air balloon ride (weather permitting) for panoramic views of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys, valleys, and unique rock formations.
- Underground Cities: Visit the ancient underground cities of Derinkuyu or Kaymakli, used by early Christians to escape persecution.
- Valley Exploration: Hike through Rose Valley or Love Valley, known for their breathtaking scenery and distinctive rock formations.Pottery Workshop: Optionally, visit a local pottery workshop to observe traditional ceramics and craftsmanship.
- Bodrum Castle: Explore Bodrum Castle, which houses the Museum of Underwater Archaeology and offers stunning views of the city and harbor.
Itinerary
(Lunch
and Dinner included)
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport,
your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. After
check in enjoy BOSPORUS 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 SPICE BAZAAR, 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.. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner 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. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the
lunch, we will take you to the MARKET 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 tour, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for
the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
. After
the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir airport and Tour starts the visit to
Uçhisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. Next you visit Goreme Open Air
Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. Göreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes
dating back to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next
stop is Çavuşin, which is an abondened village with old cave Greek houses.
After Çavuşin 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
Paşabağı, where you can see three-headed fairy chimneys. After Paşabagi you
visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next
stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called İmagination Valley, where you can
see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wineshop
in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beatiful fairy
chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Meet your guide and driver in the hotel lobby at 09:00am for your full day tour
of Ihlara Valley trekking. We visit the churches which are covered by frescoes,
the walking distance is around 4km. We have our lunch next to the river bank of
Melendiz River of Ihlara Valley. After our lunch break, we visit Selime
Cathedral and the biggest underground city of Derinkuyu which only have 12-13s
in the afternoon. We also pass though the Nar Crater Lake during our journey.
Afterwards, we drive back to Pigeon Valley to see the pigeon houses which were
built for collect guano. After the tour return back to hotel. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After
breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. In the evening, we
depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Bodrum. Transfer from
airport and check in to your hotel in Bodrum. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.
(Breakfast, lunch and
dinner included)
A day at sea with lunch included and served on board. We set out at
approx. 11:00am to cruise the turquoise seas of the Bodrum coastline. We will
visit several of the most beautiful bays where you can swim and snorkel in
crystal-clear water or simply relax in the mild breeze, enjoy the stunning
views and perfect your suntan to the sound of the gently lapping waves. At the
black island, half an hour from Bodrum, you can bath in the grotto where the
warm mineral waters flowing out of the rocks are believed to beautify the
complexion. Back on land at approx. 5:00pm.
(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
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul Central Palace Hotel
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Bodrum - Azka Hotel Bodrum
2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - Elpuente Hotel
Professional English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
6 open buffet breakfasts
4 lunches
6 dinners
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer
All Transportations
Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided North Cappadocia Tour
Guided South Cappadocia Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
Excluded
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Bodrum
Domestic flight from Bodrum to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
City tax
Insurance: All types
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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