Tour Overview
Embark on an extraordinary journey through Turkey, a land where rich history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes converge. This thoughtfully designed tour takes you from the iconic city of Istanbul to ancient ruins, charming villages, and breathtaking natural wonders.
Your adventure begins in Istanbul, a mesmerizing city that bridges Europe and Asia. Explore its historic treasures, including the Hagia Sophia and the bustling Grand Bazaar, before heading to Kusadasi. This beautiful coastal town is the perfect base for visiting Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Walk through its magnificent ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre, and imagine the lives of those who once thrived here.
Next, you’ll visit the enchanting Turkish village of Sirince, known for its picturesque streets and delightful local wines. Here, you’ll experience the charm of traditional village life before continuing to Pamukkale, famed for its stunning white travertine terraces and the ancient site of Hierapolis, where you can relax in natural hot springs.
Travel onward to Antalya, a coastal gem where history meets stunning beaches. Explore the historic old town and enjoy the crystal-clear waters of the Mediterranean Sea. Your journey then takes you to Konya, a city steeped in spirituality, home to the Mevlana Museum and rich Sufi traditions.
Next, venture into the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, renowned for its fairy chimneys and breathtaking valleys. Experience the unique culture and stunning scenery before visiting the ancient capital of the Hittites at Hattusa. Explore its remarkable ruins and then visit Zile Castle and Tokat City, known for their historical significance and beautiful views.
Finally, you’ll return to Istanbul, where your unforgettable journey comes to a close. Join us as we explore the diverse beauty and rich heritage of Turkey, creating memories that will last a lifetime!
Attractions
Highlights
- Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Istanbul. Visit iconic landmarks such as the Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a scenic cruise on the Bosphorus for breathtaking views of the city.
- Explore the stunning ruins of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. Marvel at the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Visit the picturesque Turkish village of Sirince, famous for its traditional houses and local wines. Experience authentic village life and enjoy the stunning countryside views.
- Witness the breathtaking travertine terraces of Pamukkale, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Bathe in the thermal waters and explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis.
- Discover the beautiful coastal city of Antalya, where ancient history meets stunning beaches. Explore the historic old town, Hadrian’s Gate, and relax by the Mediterranean Sea.
- Immerse yourself in the spiritual atmosphere of Konya. Visit the Mevlana Museum, dedicated to the famous poet Rumi, and learn about the city’s rich Sufi heritage.
- Experience the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, known for its fairy chimneys and unique rock formations. Enjoy a hot air balloon ride for an unforgettable view of the sunrise over this enchanting region.
- Explore the ancient capital of the Hittites, Hattusa, and its remarkable ruins, including the Lion’s Gate and the Great Temple
- Zile Castle & Tokat City Visit Zile Castle, a historical fortress offering stunning views of the surrounding area, and explore Tokat City, known for its rich history and beautiful architecture.
- Begin your journey in Tokat, a city rich in history, featuring beautiful architecture and stunning landscapes
Itinerary
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 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 ALI PASAZADE 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)
After breakfast enjoy BOSPORUS BY BOAT; a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shore 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 (view from boat), Built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 prior to the conquest of Istanbul was completed in only four months to control and protect the Bosporus passage. It is one of the most beautiful works of military architecture anywhere in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from boat), is 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. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch we will then take you to the SPICE BAZAAR (EGYPTIAN BAZAAR), 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 to Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast,
Lunch and 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. 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
(Breakfast and Dinner included).
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.
(Breakfast, Lunch and 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, 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.
This tour will end approximately at 17:00 - 18.00 and you will be returned 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
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
2 nights hotel in Tokat - Silk Road Museum Hotel – Deveciler Hanı
PS: If This hotel list
not available at the time of your booking then we will arrange smilar other
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 breakfasts
9 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
9 local dinners at the hotels
All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non -
smoking coach
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale 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 Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Tokat 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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