11-Days Classics of Turkey Tour From Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 11 days
Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.
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Turkey, an intoxicating blend of old and new, of East and West. Experience exciting Istanbul with a full-day tour and enough leisure time to discover its hidden charms. Marvel at the unusual rock formations of Cappadocia, the unique calcium cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins at Ephesus before stopping at Troy and Gallipoli.
Day 1 Fri: Istanbul | Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel.
Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 Sat: Istanbul | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum,
residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem). Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar,
the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. B
Day 3 Sun: Istanbul – Ankara | This morning depart on an optional tour of St. Sophia,
a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by
the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural
wonders. Continue to cruise along Bosphorus cruise enjoying the strait that
separates Asia and Europe. Depart for the capital city of Ankara for overnight. B D
Day 4 Mon: Ankara – Cappadocia | Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a
historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old including the most
extensive. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Day 5 Tue: Cappadocia | Consider an optional early morning hot air balloon tour. Then transfer back to the hotel
After breakfast visit Goreme, a historical region of Turkey, located among the rock
formations. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that
region. Also visit Pasabagi, Red Valley and attend a brief regional pottery workshop in a
cave. B D
Day 6 Wed: Cappadocia – Pamukkale | Drive to Pamukkale. En route visit the famous
mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher, Mevlana. This was also the dervish lodge of
the Mevlevi order, better known as the Whirling Dervishes. Dinner and overnight in
Pamukkale. B D
Day 7 Thu: Pamukkale – Kusadasi | Visit the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale,
with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs, and the ruins of the Roman
health spa of Hierapolis. Proceed to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. B D
Day 8 Fri: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi | Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus,
an important cultural center of the ancient world. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary
spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. B D
Day 9 Sat: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center
Asclepion in Pergamum and continue to a traditional local village for lunch with
locals. Continue to Canakkale for overnight. B L D
Day 10 Sun: Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul | In the morning depart for Gallipoli,
the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair, and then drive to Istanbul. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in
Istanbul. B D
Day 11 Mon: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B
Welcome briefing will be held.
Day 2 Sat: Istanbul | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum,
residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding harem). Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar,
the world’s largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. B
Day 3 Sun: Istanbul – Ankara | This morning depart on an optional tour of St. Sophia,
a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by
the Ottomans, and now a museum and one of the world’s greatest architectural
wonders. Continue to cruise along Bosphorus cruise enjoying the strait that
separates Asia and Europe. Depart for the capital city of Ankara for overnight. B D
Day 4 Mon: Ankara – Cappadocia | Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a
historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old including the most
extensive. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia.
Overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Day 5 Tue: Cappadocia | Consider an optional early morning hot air balloon tour. Then transfer back to the hotel
After breakfast visit Goreme, a historical region of Turkey, located among the rock
formations. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that
region. Also visit Pasabagi, Red Valley and attend a brief regional pottery workshop in a
cave. B D
Day 6 Wed: Cappadocia – Pamukkale | Drive to Pamukkale. En route visit the famous
mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher, Mevlana. This was also the dervish lodge of
the Mevlevi order, better known as the Whirling Dervishes. Dinner and overnight in
Pamukkale. B D
Day 7 Thu: Pamukkale – Kusadasi | Visit the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale,
with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs, and the ruins of the Roman
health spa of Hierapolis. Proceed to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. B D
Day 8 Fri: Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Kusadasi | Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus,
an important cultural center of the ancient world. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary
spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. B D
Day 9 Sat: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center
Asclepion in Pergamum and continue to a traditional local village for lunch with
locals. Continue to Canakkale for overnight. B L D
Day 10 Sun: Dardanelles – Gallipoli – Istanbul | In the morning depart for Gallipoli,
the site of many battles during WWI. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and
Chunuk Bair, and then drive to Istanbul. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in
Istanbul. B D
Day 11 Mon: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B
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