8 Day Turkey Tour With Istanbul, Cappadocia and Pamukkale Ephesus Domestic Flight Included
Istanbul, Turkey
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Trip Type: Multi-day Tours
Duration: 8 days
Turkey has so much to offer the traveller, during their vacation, with its breathtaking natural beauty, unique historical sites and the famous Turkish hospitality. You discover as you step foot on the soil that holds intact remains from the Hittites to the Ottomans and more classical Hellenistic sites than Greece! On this small group Turkey tour, we will visit Cappadocia region with famous fairy chimneys and underground city, we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous, ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite and absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis.
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Turkey has so much to offer the traveller, during their vacation, with its breathtaking natural beauty, unique historical sites and the famous Turkish hospitality. You discover as you step foot on the soil that holds intact remains from the Hittites to the Ottomans and more classical Hellenistic sites than Greece! On this small group Turkey tour, we will visit Cappadocia region with famous fairy chimneys and underground city, we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous, ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale, Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite and absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis.
Day 1
Saturday
Istanbul and the Bosphorous
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous.
Overnight Istanbul
5 star
Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa or similar
Day 2
Sunday
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia
Boutique Cave
Blue Valley Hotel
(B, D)
Day 3
Monday
Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don’t miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers… a night you won’t forget!
Overnight Cappadocia
Boutique Cave
Blue Valley Hotel
(B, D)
Day 4
Tuesday
Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale
5 star
Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 5
Wednesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kuşadası
5 star
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 6
Thursday
Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving back to our hotel
Overnight Kuşadası
5 star
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 7
Friday
Izmir to Istanbul Old City
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. (Optional Bosphorous By Night Dinner Cruise )
Overnight Istanbul
5 star
Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa or similar
(B)
Day 8
Saturday
Istanbul
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes.
(B)
Day 1
Saturday
Istanbul and the Bosphorous
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous.
Overnight Istanbul
5 star
Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa or similar
Day 2
Sunday
Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia
Boutique Cave
Blue Valley Hotel
(B, D)
Day 3
Monday
Goreme, Underground City
Today we tour the Goreme Open Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar Castle and Kaymakli Underground City. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at a carpet village we learn how carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. Tonight, don’t miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers… a night you won’t forget!
Overnight Cappadocia
Boutique Cave
Blue Valley Hotel
(B, D)
Day 4
Tuesday
Konya, Pamukkale
Leaving Cappadocia we head south along the ancient Silk Road just as the ancient traders did. Along the way we visit Sultanhani Caravansary, before stopping at Konya to tour the Mevlana Museum.
Overnight Pamukkale
5 star
Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 5
Wednesday
Pamukkale, Aphrodisias
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. We then drive to Aphrodisias, the famous city of Aphrodite.
Overnight Kuşadası
5 star
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 6
Thursday
Ephesus
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before driving back to our hotel
Overnight Kuşadası
5 star
Suhan 360
(B, D)
Day 7
Friday
Izmir to Istanbul Old City
After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for your morning flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. (Optional Bosphorous By Night Dinner Cruise )
Overnight Istanbul
5 star
Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa or similar
(B)
Day 8
Saturday
Istanbul
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes.
(B)
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