Turkey Explorer by Private Vehicle-9 Days

Istanbul Trip Overview

Explore highlights of Turkey with 9 days compact itinerary. Visit Istanbul; Where Asia meets to Euore and was the capital for 3 different empires, Canakkale (TROY); this UNESCO’s World Heritage site, wander through the ruins of the city that were rebuilt 9 times, visit the legendary Gallipoli, Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter and had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth, Konya; home of 13th-century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and home of fairy chimneys. Lear history about Roman, Byzantines, Ottomans, Early Christians from your expert guide, and experience the life of the locals. This is a private tour(vehicle reserved solely for your use) with a personal guide and flexible. It’s always up to you to modify your itinerary according to your personal preferences. Skip-The-Line tickets provided.

Additional Info

Duration: 9 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Historical & Heritage Tours

What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey

Explore highlights of Turkey with 9 days compact itinerary. Visit Istanbul; Where Asia meets to Euore and was the capital for 3 different empires, Canakkale (TROY); this UNESCO’s World Heritage site, wander through the ruins of the city that were rebuilt 9 times, visit the legendary Gallipoli, Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter and had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth, Konya; home of 13th-century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi and Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and home of fairy chimneys. Lear history about Roman, Byzantines, Ottomans, Early Christians from your expert guide, and experience the life of the locals. This is a private tour(vehicle reserved solely for your use) with a personal guide and flexible. It’s always up to you to modify your itinerary according to your personal preferences. Skip-The-Line tickets provided.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

Pass By: Istanbul, Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)

Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul

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
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was 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
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 with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Hippodrome, Binbirdirek, Sultan Ahmet ParkI No:2, Istanbul Turkey
Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Grand Bazaar, Grand Bazaar, Istanbul
With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)

Day 3: Gallipoli Tour

Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
According to your pickup time from your hotel, meet your guide, and drive on a comfortable road system for approximately 4 hours. Upon arrival at Eceabat, we stop for lunch at the local restaurant. Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetary, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels, and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After the tour transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 12 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Canakkale (4*)

Day 4: Troy&Pergamum Tour

Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Troya Archeological Site where we see the UNESCO recognized ruins of the Ancient kingdom of Troy. We stroll through the site where many worldwide used terms like the Trojan War, Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, Prince Paris comes from, Battle between Achilles and Hector, Walls of Troy II and Megaron House, The Ramp of Troy II, Roman bath, Odeon, The Temple of Athena and Ruins of Athena
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Ruins of Pergamum, 8 km (5 mi) from Bergama, Bergama Turkey
Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. After the mythical times, Pergamum had been the scene of several cultures, ranging from those of the Stone and Bronze Ages until the Archaic and Classical Periods
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: The Asklepion, Zafer Mah. Prof. Dr. Frieldhelm Korte Cad. No:1, Bergama 35700 Turkey
which were constructed in the course of one century, belonged to the big Zeus Altar and the Parchment Library. After lunch visits the ruins of Asklepion; was known under the name of “The Pergamum God of Health”. Asclepius the dietary health and medicine served the people for several hundred years; thus making Pergamum a medical center of very great importance. Famous medical Scholars, like Hippocrates and Galenus, were born in Pergamum and worked there.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi (4*)

Day 5: Ancient Ephesus Tour

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It 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 traveller.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Pamukkale (5*)

Day 6: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Konya

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
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 wherein 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 as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Visit; 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: Konya, Konya
After the tour travel to Konya. Check-in
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Konya (4*)

Day 7: Konya / Fair Chimneys of Cappadocia

Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Mevlana Cd. No:1, Konya 42030 Turkey
Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity, and awareness through love.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Caravanserai, Konya Turkey
visit 700 years-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Goreme Open-Air Museum, Merkez, Muze Cd., Goreme 50180 Turkey
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, Urgup 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 view of the Fairy chimneys.
Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Uchisar, Uchisar, Cappadocia
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia (cave hotel)

Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

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: 2 hours

Stop At: Cavusin, Cavusin, Cappadocia
Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for 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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ortahisar, Ortahisar, Cappadocia
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: 30 minutes

Stop At: Kayseri Erkilet Airport, Hoca Ahmet Yesevi, Mustafa Kemal Paşa Blv., 38090 Kocasinan/Kayseri, Turkey
After the tour drive to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely back to your hotel. Check-in.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul (4*)

Day 9: Departure Day

Stop At: Istanbul Airport, Tayakadın, Terminal Cad No:1, 34283 Arnavutköy/İstanbul, Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.

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