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10-Day Turkish Breeze Tour from Istanbul: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale and Kusadasi | Small Group of 12 Pax | Meals Included

Product Code: 672318

OVERVIEW

Highlights

    • Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires
    • Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, storage rooms, and kitchens
    • Walk on the ancient roads of greco-roman city of Ephesus and see the Holy Mary house where she spent her last days
    • Swim in Pamukkale's thermal springs and see Hierapolis Ancient City.
    • Walk in the cobblestone paved with colorful flowers streets of Antalya and see the clock tower, Hadrian Gate and Kesik Minare
    • Taste typical Turkish foods in local restaurants
    • Experience the life of locals and learn how to make pottery from villagers
Tour Code
672318
Duration
10 day
Departure City
Istanbul
End City
Istanbul
Language
English

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: Small group tour

Take an intimate and semi-private trip with a small group

Activity Level: Moderate

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

Itinerary

Day 01
Istanbul

Arrival Istanbul

Hotel: Celal Sultan Hotel / Istanbul - special class or similar

Upon arrival at Istanbul/SAW Airport, greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Overnight in Istanbul.

Tips:
* You will be greeted with a sign with your name written on it. IST AP - outside exit 13.
Day 02
Istanbul

Treasures of Istanbul

Hotel: Celal Sultan Hotel / Istanbul - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:16:00)

According to your tour pick up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 450TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Hagia Sophia Hagia Sophia
  • Topkapi Palace Topkapi Palace
  • Hippodrome of Constantinople Hippodrome of Constantinople
  • Blue Mosque Blue Mosque
  • Grand Bazaar Grand Bazaar

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 03
Istanbul

HD Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:00-12:30)

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According your tour pick up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your halfday tour. First visitng place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other concievable herb and spice.  Next; Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Check in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
* You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on it.

Visiting Attractions

  • Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 04
Cappadocia

Underground Cities of Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:30-16:30)

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7CAD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named After the tour drive to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Underground City: 100TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 05
Cappadocia

Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

Hotel: Fresco Cave Suites / Cappadocia - Special Class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:30-16:30)

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. 

Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Tips:
Admission Fee (per person)
- Goreme Museum: 300TL
- Zelve (Pasabag) :150TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Özkonak Underground City Özkonak Underground City

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 06
Cappadocia

Konya&Antalya

Hotel: Best Western Khan / Antalya - 4 star or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. Today you visit 700-years-old Sultanahni Caravanserail (ancient traders and travellers on silk road) Then, the museum of 13th century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity and awareness through love. After lunch travel to Antalya. Check ın. Overnight in Antalya.

Visiting Attractions

  • Mevlana Museum Mevlana Museum

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 07
Antalya

Perge&Aspendos&Kursunlu Waterfall Tour

Hotel: Best Western Khan / Antalya - 4 star or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(08:30 - 16:30)

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. The first visiting place is Perge, one of the largest and most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia then eventually came under Roman rule in 133B.C. and this is when it flourished most and indeed most of the ruins that are left today are from that area. You will see the Agora, Roman Baths, Colonnaded Street, Nympharium and also Grand amphitheater which could hold 15.000 people.

Our second visiting place is Aspendos Ancient Theatre.  Probably an earlier ancient theatre, was built 2nd century on the site. The Aspendos theatre can hold over 20,000 and ıs still being used for festivals and music concerts.

After lunch at the local restaurant on a nearby river, we depart for Kursunlu Waterfall Enjoy fresh pine scent, cool atmosphere, and spectacular waterfalls. Overnight in Antalya.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Perge: 200TL
- Aspendos: 200TL
- Kursunlu Waterfall: 100TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Aspendos Aspendos

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 08
Antalya

Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi

Hotel: Efe Boutique Hotel / Kusadasi - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

Upon early pick up from your hotel, drives to Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared a worlds heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.. After tour travel to Kusadasi. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Pamukkale: 400TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools) Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools)
  • Hierapolis Hierapolis

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 09
Kusadasi

Ancient Ephesus Tour

Hotel: Efe Boutique Hotel / Kusadasi - special class or similar

Meal: B:Included L:Included

(09:00-16:00)

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler. Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Tips:
* Take passports for children if any.
Admission Fee (per person)
- Ancient Ephesus: 400TL
- House of Mary: 200TL
NoteThe tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

Visiting Attractions

  • Ancient Ephesus Ancient Ephesus
  • House of the Virgin Mary House of the Virgin Mary
  • The Temple of Artemis The Temple of Artemis

Meal

  • B:Included
  • L:Included
Day 10
Kusadasi

Flight to Istanbul

Meal: B:Included

Today is the last of our service. Flight from Izmir to Istanbul will be arrange according to your request. End of our service.

Tips:
* Flight from Istanbul to Izmir wıll be arranged according to your request.

Meal

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

Pick-up Details / Transfers

Departure Point: Istanbul / SAW Airport. You will be greeted with a sign your name is written on.
Ending Point: Istanbul Airport / Sabiha Airport.

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Package Includes

    • 2-night accommodation in Istanbul
    • 2-night accommodation in Kusadasi
    • 3-night accommodation in Cappadocia
    • 2-night accommodation in Antalya
    • Economic class domestic flight tickets
    • Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
    • Transfer services from/to airports
    • Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle 

Package Excludes

    • Admission fees to attractions
    • Beverage during the tour
    • Tips to the guide & driver (optional)
    • Personal expenses

Special Notes

    • Cancellation Policy: Hotels, Airport Transfers, Tours can be cancelled without any penalties 5 day(s) prior to first service date. Cancellations and changes made on purchased flight tickets are applied according to the cancellation and refund policies of airline companies.
    • Amendments caused by the flights are upon availability and may require supplement fee.
    • Clients must be ready at the departure point 15 minutes before the exact pickup time.
    • If you cannot find the service you need, please contact our dedicated Custom Team to advise of your requirements.
    • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
    • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
    • Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden.
    • Baggage allowance is 15kg+8kg hand luggage.
    • Please take passport for this service.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for entry denied due to improper dressing.
    • Its highly recommended to make a travel insurance for your holiday, as the provider can not be held responsible for the incident(s) which may occur during the tour.
    • The local operator cannot be held responsible for letter mistakes that may occur from names forwarded to us for the purchase of flight tickets.
  • Depending on your arrival time, your hotel room may not be available until the afternoon. Most hotels allow check-in between 1:00pm-3:00pm, however some charge a fee for early check-in. Please check at the hotel desk to see if you may store your luggage at the hotel if you wish to explore the city on your own before check-in.
  • The time we mentioned in the itinerary is for reference only. Please refer to your guide on tour for the actual arrangement. The visiting order and duration might be changed according to actual and practical situation for better service.
  • This tour/activity is overseen by a select local operator in the region. Upon booking your tour or activity and after receiving confirmation, you will be issued an e-ticket detailing the local operator's name and contact information. If you require assistance finding a specific tour, please contact us for more information.

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* Adult: 8+
* Child: 3-7
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* Maximum room capacity: 3 people including adults and child/infant.

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