Arnavutköy Trip Overview
Istanbul – Bursa – Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya – Konya – Capppadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
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Duration: 12 days
Starts: Arnavutköy, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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Istanbul – Bursa – Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya – Konya – Capppadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul – Arrival Day
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
Meet at Istanbul International Airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel Golden Horn Hotel or Pullman Hotel
or Westside Arjaan by Rotana Hotel
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exqusite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm after the lunch we will then take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR, after tour, Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel Golden Horn Hotel or Pullman Hotel
or Westside Arjaan by Rotana Hotel
Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
We depart for the Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise and Shopping Tour. Visit the Grand Bazaar. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. During the excursion you will see the magnificent sights of the following attractions from your boat. See Dolmabahce Palace, and further along, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace. On the coastal edge of this park, is Ciragan Palace Ortakoy is a symbol of tolerance with a church, a mosque and a synagogue existing side by side for centuries. SHOPPING TOUR. You will get the opportunity to see jewellery, handcrafts centre and a modern leatherwear show. The rest of the evening is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel Golden Horn Hotel or Pullman Hotel
or Westside Arjaan by Rotana Hotel
Day 4: Istanbul – Bursa Tour
Stop At: Bursa, Bursa
Depart from the hotel and drive to Bursa for a daily guided tour in Bursa.Today we will visit Bursa with all famous and Islamic heritage places. We will visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Ozdilek Factory. Overnight in Bursa.
Duration: 9 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Tiara Thermal Hotel
Day 5: Bursa – Izmir – Ephesus Tour – Kusadasi
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
We depart to Izmir Selcuk by local luxury coach. On arrival meet with your guide and do Ephesus Tour. We will visit one of the best-preserved ruins in the world Ephesus. We tour this amazing site and wonder at the people who built and walked through this ancient city. After the tour, we will visit a carpet-weaving centre, which belongs to the national arts of Turkey. After the tour transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.Overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Comfort Ada Class Hotel
Day 6: Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour
Stop At: Pamukkale, Pamukkale
We depart for Pamukkale. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region. Lunch at Restaurant. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Pam Thermal Hotel
Day 7: Pamukkale to Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Drive to Antalya. Once you reach visit to old City (Kaleiçi) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalya’s modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. Antalya’s broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was either used as a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. we have lunch than depart for Duden waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours.
Overnight in Antalya.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Best Western Khan Hotel
Day 8: Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
After breakfast early in the morning drive to Konya. Once your reach to Konya stop at a restaurant for lunch at 13:00pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green – tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm and check into your hotel. If you wish to join our optional activity of Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antique Cave House Hotel or 5 Star Suhan Hotel
Day 9: Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
We will drive you to Ozkonak underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go Love valley where you can see three – headed fairy chimneys. After love valley you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antique Cave House Hotel or 5 Star Suhan Hotel
Day 10: Cappadocia – Free Day
Pass By: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
The day is Free to explore the town. If you like you can join one of our optional tours such as quad safari, horse safari, traditional Turkish bath etc.. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antique Cave House Hotel or 5 Star Suhan Hotel
Day 11: Cappadocia to Ankara City Tour – Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
We depart for Ankara during the trip (4 hours distance). On the way, we will stop at Salt Lake, which it is a natural Salt Lake and the second biggest lake in Turkey. Arrival to Ankara around 12:30 and we have lunch break. After the lunch, Visit Ataturk Museum at the Ataturk Mausoleum. (Ataturk is the founder of the modern Turkey). After the tour depart to Istanbul. Check in to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight in Ramada Hotel Golden Horn Hotel or Pullman Hotel
or Westside Arjaan by Rotana Hotel
Day 12: Istanbul – End of Tour
Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul Airport.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing us.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
