Tour Overview
The best tour in Turkey including Istanbul,Cappadocia ,Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale . 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 comfortable and relaxed. To have fun, travel around and
meet with new people, do not miss out our special 8 Day Istanbul Cappadocia Kusadasi Pamukkale Turkey Packages Holiday.
Highlights
- Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
- Bosphorus cruise, traditional Turkish cuisine, cultural experiences in vibrant neighborhoods
- Hot air balloon rides, Göreme Open-Air Museum, Uchisar Castle
- Unique rock formations, underground cities, fairy chimneys, and pottery workshops
- Ephesus Ancient City, House of Virgin Mary, Kusadasi Castle
- Beautiful beaches, vibrant nightlife, local bazaars, and Aegean Sea views
- Travertine terraces, Hierapolis Ancient City
- Natural thermal pools, stunning landscapes, relaxing spa experiences
- Explore Istanbul’s historical sites and enjoy local cuisine.
- Fly to Cappadocia for hot air ballooning and exploring the unique landscapes.
Itinerary
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will
meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of
Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city,
which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of
amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and
restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people.
Overnight in Istanbul.
(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. 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
breakfast 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. After
the tour transfer to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner and
overnight in Cappadocia.
Please
Note: If
you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for
tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take
place early the next morning.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at
09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City,
one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground
City tour, 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 work shop, 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.
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. Dinner
and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast
and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for Kayseri Airport for our
domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from İzmir airport to your hotel. The
rest of the day is yours to explore Kusadasi .Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between
08:30 am, 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 centre.
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
Orginal 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. 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, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to
Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards 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. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and
is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town,
known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the
famous textile factories of Pamukkale. This tour will end approximately 18.30 and you will be back to your
hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale
(Breakfast included)
For
our dearest guests who experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we
will depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the
the Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and unique view of nature by
viewing the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton
White Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and
registered in the UNESCO heritage list. After the Hot Air Balloon Excursion, we
will celebrate our landing with champagne ceremony and return to the hotel for
a delicious breakfast.
Today we depart for Denizli airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and
then back to 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 TravelSho Booking.
Trip includes
Included
2 night’s hotel accommodation in Istanbul - The Central Palace Taksim
2 night hotel accommodation in Kusadasi - Karaarslan Hotel
1 night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale - Palm Thermal Hotel
2 night’s hotel accommodation in Cappadocia - El Puente Cave Hotel
PS: If
This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange
similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel,
there might be an additional cost
Professional English
- speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Meals mentioned in
the itinerary
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes
Excluded
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Izmir
Domestic flight from Denizli to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Tipping
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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