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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.
Attractions
Highlights
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
Professional
English - speaking tour guides
Guiding Method
Fully guided
11 open buffet very rich continental breakfasts
8 Indian dinners
3 Indian style Turkish Dinner
5 Indian lunches
4 Indian style Turkish Lunch





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