Turkey Golden Triangle Tour 12 Days for Indian Travellers
|12 Days, 9 Destinations |Starts from İstanbul
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Duration

12 days

Max Group Size

30

Departure Type

Guaranteed

Guiding Method

Fully guided

Physical level

easy

Operated In

English

Age Requirement

11 - 99 Ages

Tour Overview

Discover the soul of Turkey on this immersive 12-day Golden Triangle Tour, created with Indian travelers in mind. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the ancient ruins of Ephesus, the natural wonders of Pamukkale, the coastal charm of Antalya, and the cultural heartlands of Konya and Ankara, this journey brings together the best of history, nature, and modern Turkish life. With Indian-friendly meals, English-speaking guides, and comfortable stays, this tour offers a balanced mix of exploration and relaxation.

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Route

Starts from

İstanbul

Ends in

İstanbul

Pickup Location

Istanbul Airport

Dropoff Location

Istanbul Airport

Tour route map

Highlights

Istanbul ; Visit the historic treasures of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise between Europe and Asia Shop at the famous Grand Bazaar & Spice Market Ephesus ; Discover the ancient Roman city of Ephesus Visit the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis Stroll through Marble Streets, Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre Pamukkale ; Walk on the white travertine terraces Tour the ancient spa city of Hierapolis Optional thermal bath in Cleopatra’s Pool Antalya ; Relax along the Turkish Riviera Visit Duden Waterfalls and explore Old Town Kaleiçi Enjoy seaside dining or optional Mediterranean cruise Konya ; Visit the Mevlana Museum – the resting place of Rumi Discover Sufi heritage and Turkish spirituality Traditional Konya-style lunch experience Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü) ; A surreal photo stop at Turkey's second-largest lake, known for its mirror-like salt flats Perfect for scenic walks and stunning travel photography Ankara ; Explore the capital city of Turkey Visit Atatürk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations Learn about modern Turkish history and national pride

Itinerary

(Indian Dinner included)
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, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
After a delightful breakfast, we will meet our guide at 08:30. Our first stop is Sultanahmet Square, formerly Hippodrome Square, where ancient horse and chariot races once captivated thousands. You’ll see the impressive Obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpent Column.

Next, we will visit the stunning Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque). Admire its remarkable architecture, beautiful blue tiles, and intricate calligraphy that enhances its grandeur.

After enjoying lunch at a local restaurant, we will explore Topkapı Palace, the opulent former residence of the Ottoman sultans, filled with magnificent architecture and valuable artefacts.

Following that, we will visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque, originally a cathedral, now an architectural marvel known for its grand dome and beautiful mosaics.

Visit Grand Bazaar, one of the world's oldest and largest covered markets. Explore the vibrant shops filled with spices, textiles, handcrafted jewellery, and souvenirs in this lively atmosphere!

Accommodation in Istanbul

If you would like to visit with entrance below sites;

Topkapi Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price.

The Basilica Cistern Museum Entrance You pay the door price.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Please do not forget to carry Scarf with you because of visiting to Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast and Local dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Istanbul airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian style Turkish 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, Indian Style Turkish Lunch and Indian 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. After the tour we depart for Antalya. After 2 hour we will have coffee break, After coffee break then continue to Antalya. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian 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.

(Breakfast Local 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 to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm. 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, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.

Today, we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country Katpatuka, (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Cappadocia region is also famous for its arts, including ceramic and carpets. You will be picked up approximately 09.30 from your hotel to join our regular tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, 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. Next stop is Devrent Valley which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then, you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats which are the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Indian Lunch and Indian Dinner included)

After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today we will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Ozkonak Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors. After that, we will drive you to Ihlara valley which is a 16 km long canyon and both side are lined with rock carved churches. We will have 3 km hike and visit one of the churches in the valley. At the end of the hiking, lunch be served at the Belisirma village beside river. After lunch, we will visit Selime monastery caved out of the rock by Christian monks in the 13th century. On the way back to hotel, we will stop at the pigeon valley. Dinner and overnight Cappadocia.

(Breakfast, Local Lunch and Local Dinner included)
We depart at 8:00am for Ankara (4 hours distance). On the way, we will stop at Salt Lake, which it is a natural Salt Lake and the second biggest lake in Turkiye. Arrival to Ankara around 12:30pm and we have a lunch break. After the lunch, Visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of the modern Turkiye). After the tour depart to Istanbul. Check in to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Inidan lunch & Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick-ups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given you by your tour consultant.
Today we will depart for Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour following the breakfast. BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore is 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 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 Bosphorus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world.
BEYLERBEYI PALAS (PALACE) 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.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE enjoy a unique chance to step from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) 
CAMLICA HILL the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosporus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style.
SHOPPING TOUR (after cruise) Experience the traditional silk weaving skills of Turkish women at the carpet weaving courses provided by The Ministry of National Education. You will get the opportunity to see jewelry, handcrafts center and a modern leatherwear show. Enjoy the experience of shopping whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen, with Murti's Tour's local escort full of knowledge about how to haggle the streets of Istanbul. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we will transfer you to the Airport for your return trip back 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 TravelShop Booking.

Trip includes

Included

4 nights hotel in Istanbul -  Central Palace Hotel
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi 4-  Odelia Resort Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya - Ring Downtown Hotel
3 nights hotel in Cappadocia - El Puente Cave Hotel

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

11 open buffet very rich continental breakfasts
8 Indian dinners
3 Indian style Turkish Dinner
5 Indian lunches
4 Indian style Turkish Lunch

Vegan Jain Vegetarian Halal Meat

All Airport transfer mention inside the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach

Coach / BusMini-coachPrivate Vehicle

Guided Istanbul city tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
Guided Ankara Tour
Guided Salt Lake tour
Guided Ephesus Tour
Guided Pamukkale
Guided Antalya Old City tour with waterfalls
Guided Cappadocia Red  tour
Guided Cappadocia Gren Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
VAT and Hotel Tax
Hotel room taxes

Ideal Duration: 12 Days / 11 Nights

Best Travel Months: April–June & September–November

Meals: Daily breakfast included, with Indian/vegetarian meal options available at select restaurants

Accommodation: 4-star hotels with central locations and modern amenities

Transport: Includes domestic flights, intercity transfers, private tours & entrance fees

Visa Info: Easy e-Visa process for Indian passport holders

Language: Local guides fluent in English; Hindi-speaking guides available on request

Currency: Turkish Lira; INR can be exchanged easily in major cities

Packing Tip: Bring layers – coastal areas are warm, but central Turkey (Konya/Ankara) can be cooler

Special Add-Ons: Whirling Dervish show, Turkish bath experience, or traditional Sufi dinner night

Excluded

International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir

Insurance: All types

Turkey entry visa
Tipping
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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