Special Turkey Vacation Package 13 Day
|13 Days, 13 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration
13 days

Max Group Size
40

Tour Code
STVP13D

Tour Type
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Departure Type
Guaranteed

Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages

Guiding Method
Fully guided

Operated In
English

Physical level
easy

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Tour Overview

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey, enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, battlefields of Gallipoli, the Trojan Horse of Troy, Pergamon offers one of the Seven Churches of St John from the Bible before reaching the ancient city of Ephesus, the white calcium hot pools of Pamukkale, beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast in Antalya, Konya Mevlana before seeing the underground cities of Cappadoccia. Continuing our adventure, we'll journey to Hattusa, an ancient Hittite capital, to uncover archaeological treasures and explore its imposing ruins. Then, immerse yourself in history at Zile Castle, where Julius Caesar once declared his famous words "Veni, vidi, vici" after a decisive victory. Finally, our tour concludes in Tokat, a city steeped in Anatolian charm and culture. Spend three days discovering Tokat's hidden gems, from its historic mosques and bustling markets to its welcoming locals and delicious cuisine. Join us on this comprehensive tour of Turkey, where every step reveals a new layer of history, culture, and natural beauty and fly back to Istanbul by domestic flight ticket.

Highlights

  • Istanbul Historic Landmarks: Visit the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace, soaking in the blend of Byzantine and Ottoman architecture. Grand Bazaar: Explore one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, perfect for souvenirs and local crafts.
  • Gallipoli WWI Historical Sites: Visit memorials and battlefields from the Gallipoli Campaign, reflecting on its significance in World War I. Anzac Cove: Pay respects at this iconic site, important to Australian and New Zealand history. Troy Ancient Ruins: Explore the archaeological site of Troy, including the legendary Trojan Horse and ancient walls. Mythology: Discover the rich myths and legends surrounding the city, including its role in the Trojan War.
  • Pergamon Acropolis: Visit the ancient acropolis, featuring the impressive remains of the Temple of Athena and the altar of Zeus. Asclepius: Explore the ancient medical center, dedicated to healing and renowned in the ancient world.
  • Kuşadası Coastal Vibes: Enjoy the beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife of this popular resort town. Shopping and Dining: Experience local bazaars and delicious Turkish cuisine by the seaside. Ephesus Well-Preserved Ruins: Wander through the ancient city, seeing the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. House of the Virgin Mary: Visit this sacred site believed to be the last residence of Mary, mother of Jesus.
  • Pamukkale Thermal Pools: Relax in the stunning travertine terraces formed by mineral-rich waters, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Hierapolis: Explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including its well-preserved theater and the Necropolis.
  • Antalya Mediterranean Charm: Enjoy the beautiful beaches and picturesque old town (Kaleiçi) with its narrow streets and historical buildings. Historical Sites: Visit the ancient Roman ruins at Perge and the stunning Düden Waterfalls.
  • Konya Cultural Significance: Visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to Rumi, and experience the local Sufi culture. Whirling Dervishes: Witness a performance of the mystical dance unique to this region.
  • Cappadocia Breathtaking Landscapes: Marvel at the unique fairy chimneys and rock formations; consider a hot air balloon ride for stunning views. Underground Cities: Explore ancient underground cities like Derinkuyu or Kaymaklı, rich in history.
  • Hattusa Ancient Capital: Discover the ruins of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire, including its impressive gates and temples. UNESCO World Heritage Site: Learn about the ancient civilization that once thrived here.
  • Zile Castle & Tokat Zile Castle: Explore this historic castle with its panoramic views and intriguing history. Tokat: Visit the Tokat Castle and enjoy local culinary delights, including the famous Tokat kebab and baklava.

Itinerary

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. 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 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 the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

 

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)

At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi. 

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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. There will be some free time to explore around of the village. 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. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

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After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

 (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya's broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for  Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

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After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya.  Lunch at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. 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 to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

 

Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be excluded.


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. After the tour retrurn back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After the breakfast, we will check out and depart from the Cappadocia to Tokat. We will visit Hattusa Ancient City on the way. Hattusha is one of the country’s biggest archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During its pomp in the second millennium BC, Hattusa was the capital of the Hittite Empire, wielding power across Anatolia and beyond. Its ruins coat a large hillside and include temples, fortifications, gates, and statues. After the Hattusa tour, we will drive to Zile Castle for visit.  Zile Castle, located in the town of Zile in Tokat Province, Turkey, stands as a testament to the region's rich history. Built during the Byzantine era and later expanded by the Seljuks and Ottomans, the castle offers a glimpse into centuries of architectural evolution and cultural exchange. Its strategic location atop a hill provides commanding views of the surrounding landscape, making it not only a historical landmark but also a picturesque site for visitors. Today, Zile Castle serves as a museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that narrate the story of its past and the civilizations that once thrived within its walls. One of the most intriguing aspects of Zile Castle is its association with Julius Caesar, who famously declared "Veni, vidi, vici" after the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. This phrase, meaning "I came, I saw, I conquered" in Latin, encapsulates Caesar's swift victory and has become synonymous with triumph and achievement. Afterward, we will continue on our way to the hotel in Tokat! Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps in Tokat.
After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We will have lunch break and after lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients and then we will visit the Magnificent Gaz Lake, which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart for Tokat Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. 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.TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

2 nights hotel in Istanbul - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
1 night hotel in Canakkale - 4 Star Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 night in Pamukkale - 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights in Antalya - 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
2 nights in Cappadocia - Special Class El Puente Cave Hotel
2 nights in Tokat City - Silk Road Museum Hotel – Deveciler Hanı

PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange another similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost

Hotel

Professional English - speaking tour guides

Guiding Method
Fully guided

English

12 open buffet breakfasts
10 lunches
10 Dinners

Vegetarian Halal Meat

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
Return airport transfer

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy Tour
Guided Bergama Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Guided Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Guided Hattusa & Zile Castle Tour
Guided Tokat City –  Ballica Cave – Gaz Lake Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
City Tax

Excluded

International flights
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Insurance: All types

Tipping
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
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