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Istanbul
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Istanbul
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15 - 20
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Airplane
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English
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Mar, Apr, May, Jun, Sep, Oct & Nov
Overview
Explore Turkey’s top destinations on a 6-day tour showcasing its rich history, natural wonders, and unique culture. With domestic flights, accommodations, and a detailed itinerary, you can enjoy Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia at your pace while experiencing the best of each location. Reserve your unforgettable Turkish tour today!
Highlights:
- Visit Istanbul’s Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace.
- See the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale.
- Walk through the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
- Discover Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys and caves.
- Domestic flights included for convenience.
Tour Itinerary
Arrive in Istanbul at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the city at your leisure. Alternatively, you can choose to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This optional activity offers a magical evening on the Bosphorus, featuring a delightful dinner, live entertainment, and stunning views of Istanbul’s illuminated landmarks.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request, so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, around 8:30 AM, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.
First, visit Hagia Sophia, a masterpiece that served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of Christian and Islamic heritage.
Next, head to Blue Mosque, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets, a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.
Continue with a stop at Hippodrome, once the heart of Byzantine social life. Here, admire the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain, each steeped in historical significance.
After these explorations, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant and savor traditional Turkish cuisine.
In the afternoon, discover Topkapi Palace, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Walk through its grand courtyards and treasuries, and optionally visit the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan and his family.
Conclude your day at the vibrant Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Explore its lively atmosphere and browse through an array of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 PM. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore more of Istanbul at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request, so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight from Istanbul to Denizli Airport. Flight times may vary depending on availability. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to Pamukkale, where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your full-day tour.
Your first destination is Karahayit to see the Red Spring Waters. After Karahayit, we will drive to Pamukkale and begin the visit to the ancient city of Hierapolis. The highlights of Hierapolis include the Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantine Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollo Temple, Plutonium, and Theater. You’ll also have opportunities to take photos from the best vantage points in Pamukkale.
Next, enjoy a lunch break at a local traditional Turkish restaurant.
After lunch, you will be given some free time to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at your own expense) during this free time.
Afterward, you’ll meet your guide and have a chance to walk in the middle of the Pamukkale Travertines (White Cliffs) from top to bottom without shoes and socks.
After the tour ends around 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Kusadasi, with an estimated arrival time of 7:30 PM. Upon arrival, you will proceed to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Kusadasi: Efe Boutique Hotel, Derici Hotel, Neopol Hotel Deluxe, or Marina Hotel.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel around 8:30 am. Your tour guide will pick you up for a full-day tour of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that was a major cultural and commercial center of its time.
Start with visits to key landmarks, including the Temple of Hadrian, the impressive Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain, showcasing the advanced architecture and water supply system of Ephesus.
After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where Mary, the mother of Jesus, spent her last years.
Next, visit the remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although little of the structure remains, it symbolizes the grandeur of the ancient city.
Conclude the tour with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a beautiful 14th-century Seljuk structure with intricate architecture.
After the tour ends at approximately 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred to Izmir Airport for your late-evening flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, with a connecting flight in Istanbul. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Cappadocia: Heaven Cave House, Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel, Zula Cave House, or Kismet Cave House.
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
- Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
- Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
For an unforgettable experience, you may opt for an early morning hot air balloon ride to take in breathtaking aerial views of Cappadocia’s valleys. Please note this activity is optional and available at an additional cost.
After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Cappadocia, exploring its captivating landscapes, historic sites, and unique rock formations.
Begin the tour at the Göreme Open-Air Museum, home to ancient cave churches adorned with stunning Byzantine frescoes. Next, enjoy the panoramic views of Pigeon Valley, renowned for its pigeon houses carved into volcanic rock. Following this, make a photo stop at Uçhisar Castle, where you can capture breathtaking views of the surrounding landscapes (the interior of Uçhisar Castle is not included).
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant, offering a chance to savor traditional Cappadocian dishes.
In the afternoon, visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley), famous for its iconic fairy chimneys. Next, explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City, a multi-level refuge used by ancient communities to escape invasions. Conclude the tour with a stop at Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley), known for its surreal landscapes and rock formations resembling animals.
After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred to Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late-evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, a representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Accommodation in the Hotels Below (or Similar, Depending on Availability at the Time of Booking):
In Istanbul: Antea Hotel Oldcity, Muyan Suites, or Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel
The quoted price for this tour includes accommodations in the hotels mentioned above or similar quality hotels.
If you prefer a higher quality hotel, we offer two options:
Option 1: We can upgrade your hotel at an additional cost, which will be added to the total price of the standard package tour.
Option 2: You can arrange your own accommodation during the tour. We will provide a new package tour price excluding the hotel accommodation cost. In this case, all other services included in the package tour will still be provided, except for hotel accommodation.
Please let us know your preferred option when making the tour request, so we can adjust the price accordingly. If no change in hotels is needed and you wish to proceed with the hotels included in our package tour at the quoted price, you may book the tour directly online.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Istanbul (check-out time is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) based on your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
INCLUDED in the Tour Price:
- All transfers mentioned in the itinerary, including arrivals and departures.
- Domestic flight tickets (Istanbul to Izmir, Izmir to Kayseri, and Kayseri to Istanbul) as per the itinerary.
- Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary.
- 3 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star hotels, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel, including breakfast.
- 1 night in Cappadocia at a cave hotel, including breakfast.
- Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
- Meals as mentioned in the itinerary (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch).
- All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Local taxes and service charges.
NOT INCLUDED:
- International flight tickets.
- Visa to enter Turkey.
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
- Optional tours mentioned in the program (available at an additional cost).
- Services not explicitly mentioned in the program.
- Drinks with meals.
- Travel insurance (recommended).
Important Information:
- The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described in the program will take place.
- This is a regular group tour, but it can be provided as a private tour upon request at an additional cost.
- Regular group tours include shopping stops as part of the itinerary.
- Please provide your arrival details at the time of booking.
- The Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays due to religious prayer services. On these days, only the outside area of the Blue Mosque can be visited.
- Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. It will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
- During religious holidays, the Spice Market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
- The sequence of the daily tours within the itinerary may vary depending on the availability of domestic flight tickets, the opening/closing times of various historical sites, and other logistical considerations.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
After reviewing the detailed tour itinerary, you can make an online reservation by following these steps:
- Select Your Tour Details:
- Go to the tour itinerary page.
- On the right side of the page, find the online booking form.
- Select the number of travelers and your desired tour start date.
- Choose Extra Options (Add-Ons):
- Proceed to the next step to view available add-ons.
- Choose any extra options you wish to include in your tour package.
- Provide Your Information:
- Continue to the checkout page.
- Fill in the required personal information.
- Click the “Book Now” button.
- Enter Passenger Details:
- In the final step, provide the necessary passenger information using your passport details.
- Submit the form to complete your reservation request.
- Confirmation and Payment:
- After submitting, your reservation request will reach us.
- Within 24 hours, we will send you a secure payment form link via email.
- Complete the payment form by entering your credit card information.
- Once the required deposit amount is charged to your credit card, your tour reservation will be confirmed via email within 24 hours.
Deposit Payment
- For most tours in Turkey, a 30% deposit is required to guarantee your reservation. However, for certain tours, full payment may be requested to confirm your booking.
- A 30% deposit payment is requested when booking online. Once the deposit is paid, your reservation is secured.
Remaining Balance Payment
- The remaining balance can be paid upon your arrival in Istanbul.
- You can pay the remaining balance in cash (USD or Euros) to our company representative.
Credit Card Payment Option
- Alternatively, you may pay the remaining balance using a credit card, such as Visa or MasterCard.
- Please note that a 4% bank processing fee will apply if you choose to pay by credit card.
Once your online reservation is received and the specified 30% deposit is charged to your credit card, your domestic flight tickets will be confirmed. You will receive an email confirmation, including all the details, within 2-3 days.
Yes, the tour can be customized to fit your preferences. Please contact us in advance if you have specific requests or changes you’d like to make to the itinerary. Some changes may be subject to an additional fee.
Yes, airport transfers are included in the tour price. Upon your arrival and departure, we provide complimentary transfers between the airport and your hotel.
Cappadocia offers a variety of extra activities to enhance your experience, all available at an additional cost:
- Sunrise Hot Air Balloon Ride: Start your day with a breathtaking sunrise hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscape. This unforgettable experience provides panoramic views of the fairy chimneys and valleys.
These activities can be arranged upon request and are not included in the standard tour package. We recommend booking in advance to ensure availability.
Yes, you can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools during your free time. This activity is optional and comes at an additional cost. The tour guide will provide you with the exact meeting point and time for rejoining the group afterward.
On domestic flights in Turkey, the luggage allowance is 15 kg (33 lbs) per person for checked baggage. For carry-on luggage, you are allowed one piece weighing up to 8 kg (17.6 lbs) per person. If your total luggage weight per person is within these limits, you should be fine.
Please note that any excess luggage weight over 15 kg for checked baggage will incur additional charges by the airlines. These extra charges are not included in the tour price and are your responsibility to pay directly to the airline at the time of check-in. We recommend packing accordingly to avoid any unexpected fees.
Your luggage is your own responsibility throughout the tour. Please ensure that you handle any issues related to overweight or excess baggage directly with the airlines.
If you need to cancel or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour starts. In this case, the cost of all flight and bus tickets—which are non-refundable—will be deducted from your paid balance, and the remaining amount will be refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the tour, the full amount paid will be considered non-refundable, as a “no-show” policy will apply.
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