9 Days Special Turkey Diwali Tour Program

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpent Column, and the Column of Constantine. A neo-Byzantine style artifact can be seen on the square German Fountain, which was built in the nineteenth century. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur. After a delectable lunch break, TravelShop Group will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

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

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

An amazing Bosporus Boat tour will be waiting for you after breakfast. On the shoreline, you will witness the imposing view of old wooden villas, palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages. The Ottoman palaces Dolmabahçe, Yıldız, Çırağan, and Beylerbeyi will admire you by their elegant architecture with a warm welcome. Ortaköy with its iconic view and Rumeli Fortress which is a well-designed military architecture will be next. After a lunch break in a Turkish restaurant the Grand Spiece Bazaar where you can find authentic goods such as Turkish tastes, Turkish coffee, exotic spices, herbs, and handicrafts.

The tour ends with transportation to İstanbul Airport for a domestic flight to İzmir. Next check in to hotel in Kuşadası, have dinner, and overnight in Kuşadası.

(Breakfast, Indian Style Lunch and Indian dinner, alcohol and soft drinks included)

The departure to visit Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world, will be early in the morning. In Ephesus, you will visit the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the famous Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, the Grand Theatre, and have a lunch break at a small Turkish restaurant.

We will travel to Sirince Village after lunch, which has a great reputation for producing regional wine in Turkey, particularly fruit wines. The 19th-century neighborhood of Sirince still has its original architectural details and is well-known outside of the nation. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. On the way back to the hotel, we will stop at a carpet weaving center or a leather production center for shopping. Overnight in Kusadasi.

We have a special Diwali Party Night planned for tonight, starting at 19:30 and ending around 23:30-24:00. The Private Hall offers a range of authentic Indian cuisine, including Jain, vegetarian, and non-vegetarian options. Along with local soft and alcoholic beverages, you can groove to Bollywood music played by our DJ.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian dinner, alcohol and soft drinks included)

Today is a free day for you to make your own plans. You can wake up whenever you want, bask in the sun, marvel at the beautiful beach and crystal-clear sea, explore the city, shop at local markets, relax in the hotel, or take advantage of TSG's daily optional tour. Among the many options are a traditional Turkish bath, a tour of Didim, Milet, and Priene, a Jeep Safari, or diving and snorkeling. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Indian Style Lunch and Indian Style Dinner included)

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale, we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterward, 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. 

(Breakfast, Local Style Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 2.5 hour later we have break for coffee and after some rest drive to Konya for lunch at 13:00 pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival in Cappadocia around 18:30 pm. and check into your hotel.

Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

Day 8 - Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum – 16.11.2023

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

A new day, new destinations… The day starts with an Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination that can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and it hides the churches of Durmuş Kadir, Yusuf Koç, El Nazar, Saklı, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) Kılıçlar, Tokalı, and Dark churches. Plus Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen either with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you and you can explore The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans. Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley that you can see the symbols of Cappadocia Three Beauties. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart to Kayseri 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 on one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing.TravelShop.Turkey.