Istanbul Trip Overview
Visit > Istanbul, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, Antalya, Side, Cappadocia.
>Internal flight tickets, accommodation, Airport transfers, guiding, lunch at tours provided
Let’s join us to discover the magnificent Turkey 11 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with the House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale’s healing thermal springs. Enjoy the sunset on the Mediterranean from the best panoramic point of Antalya. Walk-in ancient streets of Perge, the most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region, See magnificent Aspendos theatre; can hold over 20,000 and still be used for festivals and music concerts.
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Duration: 11 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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Visit > Istanbul, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, Pamukkale, Antalya, Side, Cappadocia.
>Internal flight tickets, accommodation, Airport transfers, guiding, lunch at tours provided
Let’s join us to discover the magnificent Turkey 11 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit highlights of Istanbul such as Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with the House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale’s healing thermal springs. Enjoy the sunset on the Mediterranean from the best panoramic point of Antalya. Walk-in ancient streets of Perge, the most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region, See magnificent Aspendos theatre; can hold over 20,000 and still be used for festivals and music concerts.
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival Istanbul
Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in.
Duration: 1 hour
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul. (4*)
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years: it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture being the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
also known as The Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city. Proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consists of three monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD,
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4, Istanbul 34110 Turkey
One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets, 18 entrances and 4000 shops. You will find, in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs,antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)
Day 3: Leasure Day / Flight to Izmir
Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Today is yours to explore the city on your own.
Optional: HD Cruising on Bosphorus&Spice Market Tour
Duration: 6 hours
Stop At: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
According to your pick-up time meet your driver and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi (4*)
Day 4: Ancient Ephesus Tour
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Mary was brought to Ephesus by the apostle John after the resurrection of Jesus Christ and lived her final days here. This church was erected on the foundations of that house and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Paul ll. Many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It was in the center of the known world and played the role of a gateway between the East and the West with its giant harbor, it was also the center of trading in antiquity. It was not only a rich commercial city but also the honeymoon place of Mark Anthony and Cleopatra. An impressive city, ıt is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BCE and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. The city reached the “Golden Age” and became a good model to the Antic World in culture and art as well.
Duration: 30 minutes
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi (4*)
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where, in history, people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
After the tour, drive you to Denizli bus station for your 5 hours bus journey to Antalya. Upon arrival Antalya bus station greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in
Duration: 5 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Antalya (Boutique Class)
Day 6: Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfalls
Stop At: Perge Ancient City, Aksu, Antalya 07110 Turkey
Perge, one of the largest and most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia then eventually came under Roman rule in 133B.C. and this is when it flourished most and indeed most of the ruins that are left today are from that area. You will see the Agora, Roman Baths, Colonnaded Street, Nympharium and also Grand amphitheater which could hold 15.000 people.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Aspendos Ruins, Serik Turkey
Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Probably an earlier ancient theatre was built 2nd century on the site. The Aspendos theatre can hold over 20,000 and ıs still being used for festivals and music concerts
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Side, Side, Manavgat, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Side; one of the most popular and classical ancient citys of Turkey, also became an important base for the Cilician pirates and their slave trade and profited from this. With the defeat of the pirates, Side fell under the control of Rome and became part of the Roman Empire and many constructions took place in Side such as a large theatre, Roman Baths and The Temple of Apollo.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Kursunlu Waterfalls, Antalya Turkey
Kursunlu Waterfall Enjoy fresh pine scent, cool atmosphere, and spectacular waterfalls
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antalya (Boutique Class)
Day 7: Leisure Day
Stop At: Antalya, Antalya, Turkish Mediterranean Coast
Today is yours to explore the city on your own. Overnight in Antalya.
Optional: Antalya City Tour
Optional: Rafting
Duration: 20 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Antalya (Boutique Class)
Day 8: Flight to Cappadocia
Stop At: Antalya Airport, Yeşilköy, Antalya Havaalanı Dış Hatlar Terminali 1, 07230 Muratpaşa/Antalya, Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight departure time drives to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (Cave Hotel)
Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia
Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Urgup Yolu, 50500 Turkey
Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you’re in another World
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pasabag, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha’s vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit’s shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Avanos, Avanos, Cappadocia
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Yolu uzeri 1.km, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (cave hotel)
Day 10: Underground Cities of Cappadocia
Stop At: Rose Valley, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-churches
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Pigeon Valley, Uchisar KasabasI Nevşehir Kapadokya, Goreme 50240 Turkey
Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ortahisar Kalesi, Ortahisar Turkey
Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (cave hotel)
Day 11: Departure Day
Stop At: Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel, check out and transfer you to the Airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. You will be leaving from Turkey with unforgettable memories. End of our service.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
