10-Day Turkey Tour from Istanbul: Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Istambul | Hotel Breakfast Included | Ticket Admission Included

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Product Code: 692625

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Istanbul Airport pick-up service
    • City tour in: ISTANBUL, ANKARA, ISTANBUL
    • Boat: Tour of the Bosphorus in Istanbul
    • Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul
    Admission to Suleiman the Great Mosque in Istanbul, Mausoleum of Ataturk, castel and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara, Goreme Valley; Valley of Uchisar; Underground city of Kaimacli; Pasabag Valley, Valley of Ihlara, Caravanserai; Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya, Pamukkale - Hierapolis, house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus, Suleiman the Great Mosque and TopKapi Palace in Istanbul
Tour Code
692625
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Language
English, Spanish

IS THIS TOUR FOR ME?

Tour Themes: Cultural & Historical

Learn about history and local culture with in-depth tours and activities

Tour Type: Guided Tour

Multiple local tour guides/drivers available throughout your tour/activity

Group Size: Standard Group Tour

Tour with fellow travelers from all over the world

Activity Level: Moderate

Designed for travelers in good health who are comfortable with light walking or hiking

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

istanbul

Hotel: Elite world business(Gultepe, Sht. Zafer K305;z305;ltas Sk. No:1,) or similar

Arrival and transfer to hotel and free time. You will receive information about the beginning of the tour during the afternoon by checking the informative panels in the hotel reception area.


IMPORTANT:- Remember that hotels check-in time is usually at 14:00 hrs. If you require more hours of room availability, consider booking an additional night at the beginning of your trip.
- IF YOU REQUESTED ADDITIONAL NIGHTS upon arrival at the hotel, you would have your room booked, but your trip guide would normally contact you at the beginning of the included activities. At the reception you can also find an informative sign, indicating the telephone number and hours of assistance of our staff. YOUR TIME THEREFORE BEFORE THIS MOMENT IS FREE. The hotel staff can help you with all the information you need.



Note: The schedules that you will find in this itinerary are indicative. The guide, depending on the situation and in order to improve the development of the trip, may adjust the schedules.







Note: All mentioned hotels below are for your reference only, you might also check-in other same-level hotels.

Day 02
Istanbul

Istanbul

Hotel: Elite world business(Gultepe, Sht. Zafer K305;z305;ltas Sk. No:1,) or similar

09.00 hrs- Panoramic tour of the city, we are in a city built on two continents. On our tour we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul), we will visit the walls, the golden horn, the fishing district and admire the exterior of Hagia Sophia.

19.30 hrs.- At the end of the afternoon we will offer a transfer to the neighborhood of Taksim, the most commercial and local area of the city. Time to dine in one of its many restaurants, you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or approach the nearby Galata Tower.


Note: the order of the services included in the city of Istanbul may vary during the stay.

Day 03
Istanbul

Istanbul - Ankara

Hotel: Elite world business(Gultepe, Sht. Zafer K305;z305;ltas Sk. No:1,) / Best western ankara(: Meşrutiyet, Olgunlar Cd. No:5 D:B, Çankaya/) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Visit to Topkapi Palace, boat trip on the Bosphorus.
Total Distance: 450 km


07.30 hrs- After breakfast, we will include the entrance and visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions.


Afterwards, we will take a boat trip on the Bosphorus for about two hours. We will do it on a private boat for Europamundo travelers. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara separating Istanbul into two parts: European and Asian. We will enjoy watching the animation of the strait with all its boats, we will pass under the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses, the Ottoman villas.


We will disembark on the Asian side and we will have time to walk through the Uskudar neighborhood, with its large mosques, where Yemi Valide, the maiden´s tower and its quiet streets stand out. Time for lunch.

15.00 hrs- Istanbul Departure. From the Uskudar neighborhood, on the Asian side, we continue our route to the Anatolian peninsula.
21.00 hrs- Ankara- Arrival, dinner included.

Visiting Attractions

  • Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 04
Ankara

Ankara - Hacibektas - Cappadocia

Hotel: Best western ankara(: Meşrutiyet, Olgunlar Cd. No:5 D:B, Çankaya/) / Avrasya(Jan. Zakari Cd, CP 50500 Avanos/Nevsehir) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Total Distance: 315 km
Landscapes: Lunar landscapes next to the salted lake.
Note: We will visit the shrine of Hacibecktas, an exciting pilgrimage site rarely visited by tourists. Please wear appropriate clothing and be respectful during the visit.


08.00 hrs- After breakfast we include a visit to Ankara, the cosmopolitan capital of Turkey, with over 5 million inhabitants and a lot of cultural life with its performing arts center, which houses the State Ballet and Opera, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and many national theater companies. We will visit the impressive Mausoleum of Ataturk, the powerful castle of Ankara, whose first construction was 8 centuries before Christ. We also include the entrance to the Museum of Anatolian civilizations that allows us to understand the different cultures that left their mark on Turkey. At the end of the morning, we will stop at a large shopping mall so that in your food court you can choose the type of food that you like the most.


13.30 hrs.- Ankara, departure-. We continue our route by coach. Arid regions in the interior of Turkey take us to Cappadocia. We travel past the salted lake, with a stop to photograph it.
17.30 hrs- Hacibecktas, arrival at this complex, one of the most important centers of religious tourism in Turkey where the mausoleum of Haci Becktas, a Sufi mystic from Anatolia of the thirteenth century that puts the person at the center of his philosophy. The rituals and symbols of Bektashism are reflected in the sanctuary architecture and interior design.


18.30 hrs- Hacibecktas, departure.
19.30 hrs- Nevsherir / Avanos- arrival, dinner includded.

Visiting Attractions

  • Museum of Anatolian civilizations Museum of Anatolian civilizations

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 05
Cappadocia

Cappadocia

Hotel: Avrasya(Jan. Zakari Cd, CP 50500 Avanos/Nevsehir) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Distance covered: 75 kmScenery: Scenery of spectacular forms and shapes; picturesque villages.
Note: We recommend comfortable footwear for today’s visits. Sometimes the order of the visits may be changed by the guide to see the different points when they are less crowded.


In the early morning, there is the option of a balloon flight over the Cappadocia region. - A wonderful experience offered at dawn


09.30 hrs.- Avanos - Departure -. We leave for the GOREME VALLEY. We include tickets to see the fantastic open-air museum that houses more than 30 churches dug out of the rocks, some with very beautiful frescoes. After this we visit UCHISAR – A stroll in this village of Cappadocia; you can see its 60-metre rock full of houses in dugout caves. We continue to KAYMACLI. You will see this impressive underground city in Cappadocia. Its tunnels and catacombs can house up to thirty thousand people. Time for lunch.


In the afternoon, we will go to PASABAG, known as the “Valley of fairies”, and we will stroll around this spectacular natural complex. We will also visit a traditional jewellery workshop with stones typical of the region of Cappadocia, Onyx and Turquoise, and we will see some examples of those used by the sultans during the Ottoman Empire.


At around 18 hrs. return to the hotel, where you can enjoy the swimming pool (in the summer months) or go for a stroll around the pleasant commercial town of Avanos/Nevsherir. Dinner included.




Visiting Attractions

  • Fairy chimneys Fairy chimneys

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 06
Konya

Capadocia - Ihlara - Konya

Hotel: Avrasya(Jan. Zakari Cd, CP 50500 Avanos/Nevsehir) / Bayir diamond convention center(Musalla Ba287;lar305;, Mahallesi, Ahmet Hilmi Nalçac305; Cd. No:100, 42060 Selçuklu/Konya) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Total distance: 290 km.
Scenery: We continue amid the beautiful landscapes of Cappadocia. Subsequently arid and flat areas.

Notes: Today it is again necessary to wear comfortable shoes as we continue to explore Cappadocia. In Konya, we visit places considered "holy" for the Dervish sect: please wear appropriate clothing.

07:30 hrs - Nevsehir –Departure-. In the morning we go to small characterful towns mark the Ihlara Valley.
09:45 hrs - Ihlara Canyon –Arrival-. Refreshed by the cooler air by the river, we explore churches that are carved into the rock of the canyon.


11:45 hrs - Ihlara Canyon –Departure-.
13:00 hrs. - Sultanhan –Arrival-. Here one of the most beautiful caravanserai is preserved. This magnificent building reminds us of the great caravans of camels that, in the past, marked these lands. Time to explore and have lunch.


14.45 hrs - Sultanhan –Departure-. Landscapes with large herds and arid plains.
16.15 hrs - Konya –Arrival-. In the center of Konya, we explore the MEVLANA MAUSOLEUM, a holy place for Dervishes, the Muslim sect known for their whirling "trance" dancing. Admission to the exhibition is included. Later, we suggest a stroll through the bustling bazaar. Dinner included.


At night, we suggest that you attend the dance performance of the whirling dervishes in the cultural centre.

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 07
Konya

Konya - Egridir -Pamukkale

Hotel: Bayir diamond convention center(Musalla Ba287;lar305;, Mahallesi, Ahmet Hilmi Nalçac305; Cd. No:100, 42060 Selçuklu/Konya) / Richmond pamukkale thermal(Karahay305;t 20290 Pamukkale Denizli) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Total distance covered: 430 km.

Scenery: Varied: mountain areas and lakes. Fantastic "cotton mountain" at the end of the day. Notes: We recommend that you also bring shoes that are easy to remove and carry in Pamukkale... and if you wish, bring your bathing costume to this place!


08.00 hrs. - Konya –Departure-. We continue our journey through Turkey´s interior.
11:15 hrs. -Egridir. Located on the shores of a lake with the same name, this is a picturesque town with its walls and mosques where we can walk and have lunch.
13:30 hrs. - Egridir –Departure-.
16:15 hrs. - Pamukkale –Arrival-. Admission included. At the "cotton mountain", our coach will drop passengers at the top of the mountain so that - having admired the ruins that date to the Roman era - you can descend on foot between the hot springs and the "baths". The colours at sunset are fantastic. Our coach will collect you at the area below. Finally you will have time in the hotel at which point you can enjoy its thermal pools. Dinner included.


Visiting Attractions

  • Pamukkale Pamukkale

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 08
Pamukkale

Pamukkale - Ephesus - Kusadasi

Hotel: Richmond pamukkale thermal(Karahay305;t 20290 Pamukkale Denizli) / Radisson blu izmir aliaga(Siteler, Necmettin Giritlioğlu Cd. No: 23, 35800 Aliağa/İzmir) or similar

Meal: D:Included

Total distance covered: 225 km.

Scenery: Various: proximity of the sea in region at the end of the stage.
Note: Again, for the Ephesus visit, it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.


08.30 hrs. - Pamukkale –Departure-.
11:30 hrs. - Ephesus –Arrival-. We now visit a fantastic complex of Roman ruins. 2,000 years ago, this city had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will discover with our guide the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John and the impressive ruins at Ephesus (tickets included). Time for lunch.


16.00 hrs- Ephesus departure. We continue on towards the Turquoise Coast, which has magnificent landscapes.
16.30 hrs.- Kusadasi. Arrival to this popular coastal town with a lot of atmospher, commercial life and a small castle. We will visit a gallery of leather articles where we will learn about the famous production of sheepskin garmets in this region. Free time to enjoy its bazaars and see its small castle. Dinner included.




Note: during the high season, from une to September (both included), accommodation will be given in a town near Kusadasi.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ephesus Ephesus

Meal

  • D:Included
Day 09
Kusadasi

Kusadasi - Izmir - Bursa - Istambul

Hotel: Radisson blu izmir aliaga(Siteler, Necmettin Giritlioğlu Cd. No: 23, 35800 Aliağa/İzmir) / Elite world business(Gultepe, Sht. Zafer K305;z305;ltas Sk. No:1,) or similar

Total distance covered: 590 km.Scenery: Impressive suspension bridges crossing the Marmara Sea and the Bosphorus Strait.


08.00 hrs.- Kusadasi- Departure
09.30 hrs.- We will make a short visit to Izmir with our guide to one of the largest cities in Turkey, considered the most westernized and modern city in the country in terms of values, ideology and lifestyles.


10.45hrs.- Izmir. Departure. We will travel through the interior of Turkey again. There will be a stop en route to have lunch.
16.00hrs.- Bursa, the fourth city of Turkey whose historic centre has been declared a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, which includes traditional shopping districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths, etc. and its outstanding Green Mosque.


18.00hrs.- Bursa, departure.
20.15 hrs.- Arrival in Istanbul at the end of the day.

Day 10
Istanbul

istanbul

After breakfast, end of our services.

Note: Remember that hotels check-out time is usually at 10.00 hrs. In most cases, you can leave your luggage at the hotel reception at check-out time, so you can enjoy the city and pick it up at the time you require that same day. If you need more time to use your room, please consider booking an additional night at the end of your tour.

Please note that order of day-to-day itinerary is adjustable depending on tour start day.

Own Expenses

Day Activity Price Additional Information
D5 Cappadocia Hot air Balloon June,July, August and November: 290 € May, September and October: 310 € December, January, February: 220 €
  • All mandatory fees must be paid in cash to the tour guide and tickets cannot be pre-purchased separatedly.
  • Any optional activities you wish to join must be paid to your tour guide in cash.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet
    • Includes arrival transfer
    • City tour in: ISTANBUL, ANKARA, ISTANBUL
    • Boat: Bosphorus boat tour in Istanbul
    • Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul
    • Ticket admission: S

Package Excludes

    • Airfares or related transportation between your home and departure city
    • Airport drop-off at the end of the tour
    • All personal expenses including hotel room service and meals; however, you have the option to pay for meals the tour guide arranges
    • Entrance fees & optional tours (Prices vary from season to season; only the price at the ticket booth / box office is final)

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