8 Days Turkey Tour Package: Istanbul, Bursa, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Ankara, Bolu & Sapanca Lake

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Today, you will arrive at Istanbul Airport at 14:20 and proceed towards Bursa. Upon arrival, you will visit the Grand Mosque (Ulu Cami), one of the most important historical landmarks of the city. After the tour, you will continue to your hotel in Bursa for check-in and overnight stay.

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Today, we will depart early from Bursa and start our day with a visit to Koza Han (Silk Bazaar), where you can explore traditional silk products and enjoy authentic Turkish delight tasting. After the visit, we will continue our journey towards Pamukkale. Upon arrival, lunch will be served at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, we will explore Hierapolis Ancient City and the famous Cotton Castle (Pamukkale Travertines), one of Turkey’s most unique natural wonders. After the tour, check-in to your hotel in Pamukkale for overnight stay.

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Today, we depart from Pamukkale and head towards Konya, one of the most important cultural and spiritual cities of Turkey. On the way, we will visit the Sultanhanı Caravanserai, one of the largest and best-preserved Seljuk caravanserais on the historic Silk Road, offering a unique glimpse into the past. Upon arrival in Konya, we will visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to the famous Sufi philosopher Rumi, and explore the city’s rich spiritual and cultural heritage. After the Konya visit, we continue our journey towards Cappadocia. Arrival in the evening, check-in to your hotel in Cappadocia, and overnight stay.

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Hot Air Balloon Tour  04:30 – 09:00 ( Optional and reservation a few days before with your guide)
Return from the Balloon tour, take breakfast, and start the Cappadocia day tour.
Cappadocia is one of the most extraordinary places in the world with its fantastic fairy chimneys.
Visit the Uçhisar Castle, which consists of volcanic rocks and is the highest point of Cappadocia. We will see fairy chimneys, valleys, and a fantastic regional view from here. Next, we see the Pigeon Valley. The sightseeing tour of Göreme Village features fascinating cave houses and an authentic atmosphere. Visit Pasabagi Valley (Monks Valley) and Devrent Valley, famous for their rock formations resembling different animal figures. Most formations, such as giant camels, seals, and dolphins, have distinctive shapes. We have a lunch break in Avanos. Then, visit a pottery workshop atelier to see how potteries are made by hand. Then, we’ll visit the Goreme Open Air Museum. Lunch Break in a local restaurant and visit the famous Avanos Pottery ceramic atelier. Goreme Open Air Museum is home to fantastic monasteries and chapels like the Dark Church ( Extra), Apple Church, Snake Church, and Saint Barbara Church. You will see the sceneries and figures from the Old and New Testament on well-preserved frescos from the iconoclastic period. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

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Today, we depart from Cappadocia and head towards Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. Upon arrival, we will begin our city tour with a visit to Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of the Republic of Turkey. Afterwards, we will continue to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, where you can explore a rich collection of artifacts from various ancient civilizations of Anatolia. Next, we will visit Ankara Castle, offering panoramic views of the city and a glimpse into its historical heritage. After completing the Ankara tour, we will continue our journey towards Bolu. Upon arrival, check-in to the hotel and overnight stay in Bolu.

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Today, we depart from Bolu and continue towards Sapanca. Upon arrival, we will visit Sapanca Lake, where you can enjoy the peaceful nature and beautiful scenery. After the Sapanca visit, we proceed to Istanbul and arrive in the city by late morning. In the afternoon, we will enjoy a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise, where you will experience the stunning views of Istanbul from the water, including its palaces, bridges, and historical waterfront mansions. After the cruise, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul for check-in and overnight stay.

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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. Then 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. Next, we will visit 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, and the Holy Mantle enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Lunch break. After lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the MARKET, which has 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 eye totems, natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores. After the market visit, we will also visit the beautiful Tulip Garden (Emirgan Park), famous for its colorful tulip displays and relaxing atmosphere. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit of religious places such as Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque.

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After breakfast at the hotel, check-out and free time depending on your flight schedule. At the indicated time, you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight. End of services provided by TravelShop Booking. We hope you had a wonderful journey with us and look forward to welcoming you again on another tour. Safe travels!