Istanbul Trip Overview
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.
Additional Info
Duration: 8 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
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.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul and the Bosphorous
Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkey
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum and the Hippodrome. Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional ‘Half day Bosphorous cruise’.”
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Istanbul
Day 2: Ankara, Cappadocia
Stop At: Anitkabir Command Anittepe, Ankara 06570 Turkey
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.
Duration: 12 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gul Konaklari, a boutique hotel in Cappadocia
Day 3: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar
Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Tonight, don’t miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers… a night you won’t forget!
Duration: 6 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Gul Konaklari, a boutique hotel in Cappadocia
Day 4: Underground City, Konya
Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Mevlana Cd. No:1, Konya 42030 Turkey
This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and Alaeddin Mosque.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Hilton Garden Inn, a 4 star hotel in Konya
Day 5: Sagalassos, Pamukkale
Stop At: Sagalassos, Sakaraca Mahallesi 15800 Ağlasun/Burdur, Aglasun Turkey
Today we head for Pamukkale and it’s calcium travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site of Sagalassos. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its demise in 541-2. Today it is one of the best preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO Tentaice list.
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Colossae Thermal Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Pamukkale
Day 6: Pamukkale
Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Duration: 7 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, a boutique hotel in Kusadasi
Day 7: Ephesus, Istanbul
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. (Optional Bosphorous By Night Dinner Cruise )
Duration: 8 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Port Bosphorus Hotel, a 4 star hotel in Istanbul
Day 8: Istanbul
Pass By: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
