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Duration
11 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
Embark on an unforgettable 11-day journey through the cultural
and historical wonders of North & West Turkey. From the vibrant streets of
Istanbul to the breathtaking landscapes of Cappadocia, the ancient ruins of
Ephesus, and the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale, this tour takes you
through Turkey’s most iconic destinations. Experience the Black Sea charm of
Trabzon, the capital city Ankara, and the fascinating archaeological sites of
Aphrodisias.
Explore ancient civilizations, marvel at natural wonders,
and indulge in Turkish hospitality while enjoying a seamless travel experience
with expert guides.
Attractions
Highlights
Itinerary
You will be met at the airport and lead to the domestic airport to take the first flight available to Trabzon. You will be met at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Trabzon
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by your private guide
and car and drive to Sumela Monestry located within Altindere National Park.
The monestry history dating to the 4th century and curved into the rocks. In
the afternoon, you will visit Hagia Sophia Museum in Trabzon dating to 13th
century and Trabzon Castle. The tour ends with a city tour of present day
Trabzon. You will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Ankara.
Transfer to your hotel. Stay in Ankara.
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
You will visit Anatolian Civilizations Museum where you can see the objects
discovered mostly in Hitit ancient cities of Anatolia like Hattusas. The lunch
will be served at one of the traditional Ankara Houses by the Castle serving as
a restaurant today. Afterwards, you will be transferred to the bus station for
the bus to Cappadocia. Transfer to your hotel. Stay in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
The tour starts about 09.30 am from your hotel in the morning, you'll drive to
Devrent Valley where the geografical formations remind a place of another
planet. Then in Pasabagi, you'll take a stroll among the amazing fairy chimneys
of Cappadocia. From there driving to Avanos to have lunch. Cappadocia is also
famous with traditional pottery producument where you will also attend a work
shop. The next visit is to Goreme Open Air Museum keeping the best preserved
Byzantine cave churches in the area. Then return to the hotel about 17.30. Stay
in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Depart from your hotel at 09.30 am and the day starts with a 4km hike through
the Rose Valley visiting the churches. The next visit is to Christian&Greek
village of Cavusin. We will have the lunch in Pigeons Valley unique with small
niches curved in the rocks. Cappadocia has several underground cities used by
the residents to escape from their enemies and Kaymakli Underground City is
among the famous ones being on our visiting list. You will also visit the
Ortahisar Natural Rock Castle offering a beatiful view over the valley. Then
return to the hotel about 17.30. Stay in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast and Dinner included)
You will be transferred to the airport for an early flight to Izmir. Upon your
arrival, you will be transferred to Ephesus ancient city, the most splendid
ancient city in Turkey and requires about 2 hours to visit. The next visit is
to Virgin Mary’s House where it is believed she spent the last years of her
life and burried. After the lunch, you will visit the remaining important
places to see in the area : Ephesus Museum where the objects discovered in
Ephesus are exhibited, Diana Temple which was one of the 7 wonders of ancient
world, St. John Castle and the remains of Church situated at the top of
Ayasoluk Hill and Isa Bey Mosque being the most important structure belonging
to Turkish heritage. Stay in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Departure from the hotel
at 08.30 am and drive to Aphrodisias ancient city, the famous sculpture school
and center of ancient Asia Minor. Aphrodisias Museum keeps some of the best
examples of Greek and Roman sculpture works. We arrive to Pamukkale about lunch
time famous with white colored rocks
formed by thermal waters containing calcium bicarbonate. The ancient city
Hierapolis at site was a famous healing center and the hotels are site still
preferred for thermal water pools in present day. The Roman Pool at site is
still in use. After the tour you will be transferred to the airport for a late
afternoon flight to Istanbul. You will be met and transfer to your hotel. Stay
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 see 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. You can see it from outside.
After
that see TOPKAPI PALACE, the great
palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an
exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by
the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury,
miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. You can
see it from outside. The
Basilica Cistern Museum is one
of the most important cultural assets where we can trace the traces of glorious
Istanbul history. With its
80,000-ton water storage capacity, Yerebatan Cistern is the largest covered
cistern in the city and stands out with more reclaimed supporting elements
compared to other covered cisterns. Covering an area of approximately 10,000
square meters, this colossal structure has a rectangular shape with a length of
140 meters and a width of 70 meters. You can see it from outside. After the tour, transfer back to
your hotel. Dinner at Indian restaurant
and Overnight 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.
(Breakfast
and Lunch included)
Departure from your hotel at 08.30 am and start the day by visiting Dolmabahce
Palaca, the last residance of Ottoman Sultans located on the shores of
Bosphorus. Following the palace, you will get on Bosphorus boat for a tour of
about 2 hours. You will view Ciragan Palace, Bosphorus bridges, Rumeli
Fortress, Beylerbeyi Palace and Maiden’s Tower during the tour from the sea. In
the afternoon, you will visit Istiklal street and Pera District packed with an
arbitrary scattering of music and bookstores, movie theaters, cafes,
restaurants and bars. You will have the lunch at a kebap restaurant in the area
and walk through street with visits at site. At the end of the tour, public
transport will be used for getting back to the hotel. Stay in Istanbul.
If you
would like to visit with entrance below sites;
Dolmabahce Palace Museum Entrance Fee. You pay the door price
(Breakfast and Lunch included)
Departure from your hotel at 08.30 am and drive to Suleymaniye Mosque, the
imperial mosque of Ottoman Empire constructed by Architect Sinan. The next
visit is to Chora Church Museum, a small but impressive building dating to 11th
century and unique with Christian frescoes and mosaics inside. The best spot
looking over the Golden Horn is Pierre Loti Hill where there is a tea house
today for breaks. The tour will go on with a short boat tour in Golden Horn to
see the site from the sea. In the afternoon, you will drive to Asian side of
the city with visits to Beylerbeyi Palace, the summer residance of Ottoman
Sultans and Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul offering a panaromic
view of the city. The tour ends around 17.00. Stay in Istanbul.
(Open buffet breakfast included)
After breakfast check out from
the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing
you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back
home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking.
Trip includes
Included
4 nights hotel in Istanbul -
Central Palace Hotel
1 nights hotel in Kusadasi - Odelia Resort Hotel
3 nights hotel in Cappadocia – Elpeuente Cave Hotel
1 nights hotel in Ankara - Rixos
Ankara Hotel
1 nights hotel in Trabzon - Usta Park
Hotel or Grand Zorlu 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
10 open buffet breakfasts
8 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
4 local dinners at the hotels



All Tour Airport Transfers in the Program
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking
coach
Guided Trabzon Tour
Guided Ankara Tour
Guided Northern Cappadocia Tour
Guided Southern Cappadocia Tour
Guided Aphrodisias Ancient City, Hierapolis and Pamukkale Tour
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Dolmabahce Palace & Bosphorus & Pera Tour
Guided Golden Horn Tour
10 open buffet breakfasts
8 local lunches at restaurants during to tours
4 local dinners at the hotels
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Good
to Know Before You Go:
Best Time to Visit: Spring (April–June) and Autumn
(September–November) for pleasant weather.
Accommodation: Comfortable 4-star & 5-star hotels
with breakfast included.
Transport: Domestic flights and private air-conditioned
vehicles for a smooth journey.
Guides: Professional English-speaking guides at each
destination.
Activities: Cultural tours, sightseeing, historical site
visits, and optional experiences like a hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia.
Packing Tips: Comfortable shoes, sunscreen, a hat, and a
camera to capture the breathtaking views.
Why Choose This Tour?
Covers 7 iconic destinations in one comprehensive itinerary.
A
perfect blend of history, culture, nature, and adventure.
Expertly planned itinerary with seamless transfers & logistics.
Guided by local experts
for an immersive experience.
Optional hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia for an unforgettable adventure.
Book now and get ready for an unforgettable Turkish adventure!
Excluded
International flights
Domestic flight from Trabzon to Ankara
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Izmir
Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul
Insurance: All types
Lunch & Dinner
Turkey entry visa
Tipping
Hotel
room taxes
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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