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Duration
13 days
Max Group Size
30
Departure Type
Scheduled
Guiding Method
Fully guided
Physical level
easy
Operated In
English
Age Requirement
11 - 99 Ages
Tour Overview
Embark on a mesmerizing 13-day journey through the heart of Turkey, designed especially for Indian families and group travelers. From the bustling bazaars of Istanbul to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, this tour offers the perfect blend of history, culture, natural wonders, and warm Turkish hospitality. Enjoy a seamless travel experience with Indian-friendly meals, comfortable accommodations, and expert guides.
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,
Indian Style Turkish Lunch and Indian Dinner included)
After breakfast at 07:30 am, we depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a
daily guided tour in Bursa. Today we will visit Bursa with all famous and
Islamic heritage places. We will visit to Ulucamii
(Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Ozdilek Factory.
After Bursa City tour, we depart back for Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast and 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 Lunch and Indian style Turkish 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.
(Breakfast and Indian Dinner
included)
For our
dearest guests who experience the Hot Air Balloon Tour in Pamukkale, we will
depart to the area where balloons take-off at 05:30 in the morning. On the the
Balloon, you will witness the magnificent and unique view of nature by viewing
the morning sunrise over the ancient city of Hierapolis and Cotton White
Travertines which is listed as one of the best 7 wonders of the world and
registered in the UNESCO heritage list. After the Hot Air Balloon Excursion, we
will celebrate our landing with champagne ceremony and return to the hotel for
a delicious breakfast.
After breakfast, at 10:00m 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
and Indian dinner included)
After breakfast and by 12:00 hours, we check out and free time till departure.
Then, we depart for Antalya airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to
explore Cappadocia. 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 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. This tour will end approximately at 18.00
and you will be returned back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast &
Indian Dinner included)
After
breakfast, you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. In the evening, we
depart for Kayseri airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. Transfer from
Istanbul airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore
Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
(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 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 - The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
2 nights
hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
1 Night
hotel in Pamukkale - 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights
hotel in Antalya - 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
2 nights
hotel in Cappadocia - Special Class 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
12 open buffet very rich continental breakfasts
12 Indian dinners
6 Indian lunches
1 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
Bursa tour
Guided
Ephesus Tour
Guided
Pamukkale Tour
Guided Antalya Old City tour with waterfalls
Guided Cappadocia Red tour
All entrance fees
mentioned in the itinerary
VAT and
Hotel Tax
Hotel room taxes
Best Time to Visit: April to October for pleasant weather
Language: Turkish (but English is widely understood in tourist areas)
Currency: Turkish Lira (INR accepted at some places with currency exchange)
Food: Indian meals available throughout the tour; vegetarian options provided
Visa: E-visa available for Indian passport holders (can be arranged)
Inclusions: 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, guided tours, transportation, and entrance fees
Family-Friendly: Tour is designed for all age groups with comfortable pacing
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya
Domestic
flight from Antalya To Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
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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