Glorious Turkey

11 DAYS 10 NIGHTS
Glorious Turkey

Tour Description

Upon arrival in Istanbul your senses will be awakened to the colours and smells of the ancient Ottoman city that sits between two continents divided by a stetch of water called the Bosphorus
You will also experience an emotional connection to the Battefields of Gallipoli where thousand of soldiers lost their young lives in World War 1
Step back in time as yu visit Troy and it's famous Trojan Horse
As you journey through Turkey learn of it's Greek and Ottoman history, marvel at the magnificent landscapes and beautiful beaches.
Take a dip in the hot springs of Pamukkale where the ancient Romans used the waters for the theraputic powers.
Explore Roman theatres, visit Hadrian's Gate and the Old City of Antalya
Float high above the lunar landscape of Cappadocia and visit Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys of the Underground City
USD1999 per person on twin-share basis
USD600 Single Supplement 

Tour Highlights

  • Istanbul Old City
  • Gallipoli Battlefields
  • Troy and is famous Trojan Horse
  • Acropolis of Pergamon
  • Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis
  • Greek village of Sirince
  • Kusadasi
  • Calcium Terraces of Pamukkale
  • Antalya
  • Temple of Apollo
  • Optional Hot Air Balloon in Cappadocia
  • Goreme Valley and Underground City

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Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.
Overnight Istanbul Port Bosphorus Hotel
Meals: At your leisure

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Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

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, we 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.
Meals: Breakfast

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Day 3: Gallipoli Battlefields

Sunday
At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields.
We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields.
Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair.
After the tour we will drive you to the hotel.
Overnight Çanakkale
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

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Day 4: Troy - Acropolis of Pergamon

Monday
We depart at 08:30 and visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.
After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon.
Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes.
Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm.
Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi. 
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
 
 

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Day 5: Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

Tuesday
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. 
Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

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Day 6: Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

Wednesday
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, Lunch and Dinner included)

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Day 7: Pamukkale to Antalya

Thursday
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 and Dinner included).

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Day 8: Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls

Friday 
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)

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Day 9: - Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia

Saturday
After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. 
Lunch at 13:30 pm at local restaurant.
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 – 19:00 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 Hot Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. 
 

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Day 10: Cappadocia Tour

Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum 
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.
After the tour retrurn back to your hotel.
Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
 

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Day 11: Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

Monday
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia.
Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. 

Package Includes

  • Meet and greet service tour representatives at Istanbul airport.
  • All transfers to/from airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.
  • Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
  • Domestic flight between Cappadocia and Istanbul and transfers
  • Car ferry fees between Çanakkale and Eceabat
  • Tips for services, hotel, baggage etc.
  • Entrance fees
  • Breakfast each day
  • Meals as mentioned

Package Excludes

  • International Airfares & Travel Insurance
  • Entrance Visa
  • Single Supplement
  • Half Day Bosphorus Cruise
  • Tipping for Driver
  • Tipping for Guide
  • Optional Tours
  • Hot Air Balloon

Price:U$D 1999

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