Istanbul Trip Overview
The best tour for those looking to really see as many of different parts of Turkey as possible. The whole tour is 10 days and visits six of the major tourist centers, which brings so many people to Turkey. From the architectural splendor of Istanbul, through the historical remains of Ephesus and to the geological wonder that is Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Antalya. For your comfort we have included all internal flights and 9 nights high class hotel accommodation.
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Duration: 10 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Air, Helicopter & Balloon Tours >> Air Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
The best tour for those looking to really see as many of different parts of Turkey as possible. The whole tour is 10 days and visits six of the major tourist centers, which brings so many people to Turkey. From the architectural splendor of Istanbul, through the historical remains of Ephesus and to the geological wonder that is Pamukkale, Cappadocia and Antalya. For your comfort we have included all internal flights and 9 nights high class hotel accommodation.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul / Meet and Pick up / Transfer to Hotel
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arrive to Istanbul. Meet at the Airport (or your hotel), and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 2: Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Tour (Best of Istanbul City Tour)
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The magnificent Byzantine Church of all times; one of the finest and largest architectural works of art in the world.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
One of the biggest mosques of Istanbul from 17th century architecture is one of the principal adornments on the skyline of Istanbul. Also famous for its blue tiles and 6 minarest.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
The former imperial residence from where the Great Ottoman Empire was ruled. Today a spectacular museum that has one of the largest collections of Chinese and Japanese porcelain and the very famous treasury of the Royal Family. ** closed on Tuesdays and replaces with Basilica Cistern **
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
The former center of sprotive and political activities of Constantinople. You will be able to see the Obelisk from Egypt, Serpentine Column from Delphi and fountain of Willhelm II.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
In addition to its historical importance, it’s a bazaar that will tempt even the nonshoppers with its rich collection of precious handmade carpets, jewellery, leather and souvenirs..
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise and Two Continents Tour
Stop At: Misir Carsisi (Spice Market), Rustem Pasa Mahallesi, Erzak Ambari Sok. No:92 Eminonu – Fatih, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, fish etc..
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Bosphorus Cruise, through the waterway separating the two continents, Europe and Asia, with a possibility to take photographs of marble palaces, ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials and luxurious apartments.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Pass By: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Unique chance to step from one continent (Europe) to another (Asia) in 2 minutes.
Stop At: Camlica Hill, Turistik Camlica Cd. Uskudar, Istanbul Turkey
Exposing a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the best point of view.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Dolmabahce Palace, Visnezade Mahallesi Dolmabahce Cd, Istanbul 34357 Turkey
The last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Famous with the great collection of European antiquity, furniture and 4.5 tons chandelier.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Lady Diana Hotel, Avicenna Hotel, or Recital Hotel Sultanahmet)
Day 4: Flight to Cappadocia / North Cappadocia Tour
Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
Joining in the list of UNESCO World Heritage City in 1985, the extraordinary natural and cultural masterpiece of Central Anatolia in Turkey,’’ Cappadocia ‘’ (Kapadokya in Turkish) dominates 40 kms area in between the districts of Avanos and Urgup located in Nevsehir.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
See the unique Fairy Chimneys.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Fairy Chimneys, Goreme Turkey
See the most interesting Mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
Is the miraculous and amazing small cave city that located at Cappadocia’s famous Goreme Valley. This small cave city was built by early Christians in 11th century to protect their faith and life style within this mystic place. As being notable for historic cave churches, the museum has a very deep and rich history.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar village, on between Nevsehir and Goreme road. Having a geostrategic position, dominating whole city from the top of the heap, this magnificent castle presents the visitors a dreamy panorama area with its miraculous landscape.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar..)
Day 5: Full Day South Cappadocia Tour
Stop At: Red Valley, Nevsehir Ortahisar, Nevsehir 50650 Turkey
This breath-taking valley is famous for its having wonderful lanscape and the best various collection of fairy chimneys in Cappadocia.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Is one of the longest valleys that reflects distinctive formation challenging the time. It is located between the Goreme and Uchisar districts in Cappadocia and grabs the people who visited here by creating a mystic ambiance.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Invites the people to a magical world thanks to not only its wonderful sight, but also providing to be organized many various nature sports with its huge and plain land. It is perfect area for walking, trekking and hiking.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri, Derinkuyu Turkey
One of the widest, enchanting, one of the most famous and wonderful underground city in Cappadocia. Miraculously well protected and maintained structure is a part of UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at High Class Cave Hotel (Holiday Cave Hotel, Heaven Cave House, or similar..)
Day 6: Flight to Antalya
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Antalya is a city where three out of four seasons are spring and the other is summer, where you can ski on a magnificent mountain in the morning and swim in the deep blue waters of the Mediterranean in the afternoon.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Mediterra Art Hotel, Best Western Plus Khan Hotel, or similar..)
Day 7: Antalya City Tour
Stop At: Lower Duden Waterfalls, Lara Cd. No:457 Çaglayan Mahallesi, Antalya 07230 Turkey
Duden Waterfall is a very special place in Antalya. The park around the waterfall is shady and cooling, almost like a tropical oasis with cascading waterfalls, loud birdsong and with a very special atmosphere and tranquility, that you will not find elsewhere in the town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaleici, Iskele Cad. Paşacami Sok., Antalya 07100 Turkey
Kaleici, or Old Antalya, is filled with history and lovely buildings. You will see old houses built in the Ottoman style and from the park you’ll enjoy terrific views of the water. You will see the old town’s harbour, Hadrian’s Gate, and many other sights as well. You will have an hour of a short boat trip and leave the castle.
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Stop At: Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi, Antalya, Liman, 07130 Konyaaltı/Antalya, Turkey
Tunektepe is a hill of 618 meters high locating on the west of Antalya. When going to Tünekepe, a unique view of Antalya and pine forests accompany you along the way. There are many social facilities such as a restaurant that rotates around its axis,a cafeteria, open field cafeteria, observation terraces and car parking areas on the hill. Tünektepe will take your breath away with a stunning view of Antalya and its social facilities intertwined with nature.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Mediterra Art Hotel, Best Western Plus Khan Hotel, or similar..)
Day 8: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Transfer to Kusadasi
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Big province and the twenty-first most populous city of Turkey, center of textile products , homeland of a famous rooster which is protected by the state, the last church of the reveletion mentioned in the Bible as the Luke-warm church Laodecia, the wonderful travertines in Hierapolis known as “ Pamukkale – Cotton Castle)
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Pamukkale, ancient name Hierapolis, is located about 20 kms north of Denizli not only invites millions of visitors each year to see a nice visual feast with waterfalls and travertines, but also to walk among the sarcophaguses and nice remains of ancient Roman city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
This stunning resort town is a stone’s throw away from Ephesus, making it an ideal picturesque fishing village that also hosts crystal clear waters and sensational beaches.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 9: Ephesus Ancient Site & House of Virgin Mary Tour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeum, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan and the Great Theater.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Where Mary had spent her last day, the Basilica of St. John where is believed that the evangelist St. John had spent his last years in the region around Ephesus and buried in the southern slope of Ayosolug Hill.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Antic World.
Duration: 45 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star or High Class Boutique Hotel (Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, DoubleTree by Hilton Kusadasi)
Day 10: Flight to Istanbul / Tour Ends
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Izmir Airport to take a flight to Istanbul. Tour ends upon arrival.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
