15-Day Best of Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya & Cappadocia

आप किसी भी समय इस्तांबुल पहुंच सकते हैं। इस्तांबुल न्यू एयरपोर्ट (IST) या सबिहा गोकसेन एयरपोर्ट (SAW) पर आपके आगमन पर, हमारी टीम अंतरराष्ट्रीय आगमन क्षेत्र के निकास द्वार पर आपके नाम का बोर्ड लिए आपका इंतजार कर रही होगी। इसके बाद आपको होटल ले जाया जाएगा, जहां आप चेक-इन कर सकते हैं। इस्तांबुल में रात भर रुकें।.

दिन का शेष समय आपके लिए आराम करने या अपनी सुविधानुसार शहर घूमने के लिए स्वतंत्र है। वैकल्पिक रूप से, आप इसमें शामिल होने का विकल्प चुन सकते हैं। बोस्फोरस पर रात्रिकालीन क्रूज, जिसमें डिनर और शो शामिल है। अतिरिक्त शुल्क पर। यह वैकल्पिक गतिविधि बोस्फोरस पर एक जादुई शाम का अनुभव प्रदान करती है, जिसमें स्वादिष्ट रात्रिभोज, लाइव मनोरंजन और इस्तांबुल के जगमगाते स्थलों के शानदार दृश्य शामिल हैं।.

After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel for a full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s most iconic Byzantine and Ottoman landmarks.

First, visit हागिया सोफिया, a masterpiece that served as a cathedral, mosque, and now a museum, showcasing centuries of Christian and Islamic heritage.

Next, head to नीला मस्जिद, यह शहर अपनी शानदार नीली इज़निक टाइलों और छह विशाल मीनारों के लिए प्रसिद्ध है, जो ओटोमन वास्तुकला की एक विशिष्ट पहचान है।.

Continue with a stop at घुड़दौड़ का मैदान, once the heart of Byzantine social life. Here, admire the थियोडोसियस का ओबिलिस्क, सर्प स्तंभ, और जर्मन फव्वारा, each steeped in historical significance.

After these explorations, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant and savor traditional Turkish cuisine.

दोपहर में, पता लगाएं टोपकापी महल, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Walk through its grand courtyards and treasuries, and optionally visit the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan and his family.

Conclude your day at the vibrant भव्य बाज़ार, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Explore its lively atmosphere and browse through an array of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics.

At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the evening is yours to relax or explore more of Istanbul at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. The tour begins with a drive to the एमिनोनू पियर, where you will have a short visit to the historical मसाला बाजार (मिस्र का बाजार). Following this, you’ll board a shared boat and cruise along the बोस्फोरस, a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.

During the cruise, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as डोलमाबाहचे महल, बेयलरबेई महल, और यह बोस्फ़ोरस ब्रिज, along with centuries-old mansions, citadels, and the stunning European and Asian shorelines.

At the end of the tour, you will be dropped back at your hotel around 12:15 pm. The rest of the day is free for leisure, shopping, or optional activities. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 6:30 am for your departure to Eceabat. The drive takes approximately 5 hours. Upon arrival, lunch will be served before starting the tour.

At around 13:00, your fully guided Gallipoli Tour begins, visiting key sites that played significant roles during the Gallipoli campaign. These include ब्राइटन बीच, बीच कब्रिस्तान, एंज़ैक कोव, अरिबुर्नू कब्रिस्तान, , ANZAC स्मारक स्थल, और यह मेहमेत्चिक प्रतिमा को सम्मान. You will also visit the लोन पाइन ऑस्ट्रेलियाई स्मारक, Johnston’s Jolly, where you can explore Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, the तुर्की 57वीं इन्फैंट्री रेजिमेंट का कब्रिस्तान, नेक, और यह चुनुक बैर न्यूजीलैंड स्मारक.

After the tour ends around 4:30 pm, you will be transferred to your hotel in Çanakkale for check-in and overnight.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel at 8:30 am to begin your fully guided Troy and Pergamon Tour. The first stop is the legendary ancient city of Troy Ancient City. During your visit, you will see the iconic ट्रोजन हॉर्स, , बलि वेदी, और प्रभावशाली 3,700 साल पुरानी शहर की दीवारें. You’ll also explore the Houses of Troy I (3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C.), , बुलेउटरियन (सीनेट भवन), और यह ओडियन (कॉन्सर्ट हॉल). The tour includes viewing the remains from ट्रॉय प्रथम से ट्रॉय नौ तक, showcasing the city’s rich stratified history. The Troy tour concludes at 10:30 am.

Next, you will depart for Bergama, arriving at 1:30 pm. After lunch, your afternoon tour of the Pergamon Acropolis will begin. This includes the impressive Great Library, which once housed over 200,000 scrolls, the Temple of Athena, शानदार Temple of Trajan, and the site of the once-great Altar of Zeus, now housed in Berlin. You’ll also visit the terraced Gymnasium, , Lower Agora, the dramatically steep Theater of Pergamon, which seated up to 10,000 spectators, and the डायोनिसस का मंदिर.

After the tour, you will depart for Selçuk, arriving at 8:00 pm. Your journey then continues to Kuşadası, with arrival and hotel check-in at 8:30 pm. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up at 8:30 am and greeted by your professional guide to begin your full-day Ephesus Tour. The tour starts with a visit to the ancient city of इफिसुस, one of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean. While exploring, you will see the remarkable हैड्रियन का मंदिर, भव्य ग्रेट थिएटर which once hosted 25,000 spectators, and the elegant ट्रोजन फव्वारा.

After the city visit, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. The afternoon continues with a journey to the sacred वर्जिन मैरी का घर, believed to be the final residence of Mary, mother of Jesus. On the way, you will pass by the historical site of the आर्टेमिस का मंदिर, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, now represented by a few remaining columns.

The tour concludes with a visit to the impressive इसाबे मस्जिद, a fine example of 14th-century Seljuk architecture.

At the end of the tour, you will be returned to your hotel in Kuşadası by 4:00 pm. The rest of the day is free for you to relax at your hotel, enjoy the beach, or explore the town at your leisure. Overnight in Kuşadası.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Kusadasi, around 7:30 am, you will be picked up and driven towards Pamukkale. The journey takes approximately 3 hours, with a short refreshment stop along the way. Upon arrival around 11:00 am, you will enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided tour of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Your tour begins with the breathtaking पामुकले ट्रैवर्टाइन्स, also known as the “Cotton Cliffs.” These striking white terraces, formed by natural hot springs rich in calcium carbonate, have created cascading pools that resemble frozen waterfalls. This UNESCO World Heritage site is a natural wonder and one of the most photographed places in Turkey.

Next, you will explore the ruins of the ancient city of हीरापोलिस, a Greco-Roman spa city founded in the 2nd century B.C. Highlights include the grand Theater of Hierapolis, which once seated 12,000 people and still stands remarkably well-preserved, the vast क़ब्रिस्तान with its hundreds of sarcophagi, the Roman Baths, the Domitian Gate, and Frontinus Street, the city’s ancient colonnaded main road.

You will also have free time to experience the famous Antique Pools of Pamukkale (optional, extra charge), also known as Cleopatra’s Pool. Here, you can swim among ancient marble columns that collapsed into the water centuries ago during an earthquake.

The tour ends around 4:30 pm. Afterward, you will be transferred to your hotel in Pamukkale for check-in and overnight stay in Pamukkale.

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel in Pamukkale, you will be transferred to the local bus station to board an intercity coach to Antalya. The journey takes approximately 4 to 5 hours, passing through scenic landscapes of southwestern Turkey.

Upon arrival at Antalya bus station, you will be met by our local representative and transferred to your hotel in the city center for check-in. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure.

You may choose to relax at your hotel, stroll through the charming narrow streets of Kaleiçi (Antalya Old Town), enjoy Turkish coffee in a traditional café, or visit the picturesque Antalya Marina. For those who prefer relaxation, you can spend time on the beautiful Konyaaltı Beach, just outside the city center.

After breakfast at your hotel, around 8:00 am, you will be picked up for a full-day guided excursion exploring some of the most important archaeological and natural highlights around Antalya.

The first stop is the ancient city of Perge, once a thriving Roman settlement. Here you will walk along its impressive colonnaded streets and see the ancient stadium, Roman baths, monumental gates, and the agora. Your guide will explain how Perge became an important center of art and culture in the Pamphylia region.

Continue to Aspendos, famous for its magnificent Roman theater, considered one of the best-preserved in the world. With a seating capacity of 15,000, the theater is still in use today for concerts and festivals, showcasing the brilliance of Roman engineering and acoustics.

After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the seaside town of Side. Once a major port city in antiquity, Side is home to remarkable ruins, including the Ancient Theater with a capacity of 20,000, the रोमन स्नान, and the beautifully located अपोलो का मंदिर, standing dramatically by the sea.

The final stop of the day is the picturesque Manavgat Waterfall. Surrounded by lush greenery, the falls cascade into the Manavgat River, offering a peaceful and scenic end to the day.

After the tour ends around 5:30 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast at your hotel, the entire day is free for you to enjoy Antalya at your own pace.

You may choose to relax on the beautiful Konyaaltı Beach या Lara Beach, both known for their crystal-clear waters and long stretches of sand. For those who prefer exploring, you can wander through the charming streets of Kaleiçi (Old Town), where narrow cobblestone alleys are lined with Ottoman-era houses, boutique shops, and quaint cafés.

Another option is to visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum, one of Turkey’s most important museums, showcasing artifacts from the region’s ancient civilizations, including statues from Perge and treasures from surrounding archaeological sites.

If you enjoy nature, you might take an optional trip to the nearby Düden Waterfalls, located just outside the city, where cascading waters plunge dramatically into the Mediterranean Sea.

The day is yours to design — whether you prefer relaxation, culture, shopping, or sightseeing, Antalya offers something for everyone. Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Antalya. You will be picked up from the hotel lobby and transferred to Antalya Airport to board your domestic flight to either Kayseri or Nevsehir via Istanbul. Upon arrival at Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, you will be greeted by our local representative and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the remainder of the day is free at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast at your hotel, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up to begin a full-day guided tour of the northern region of Cappadocia, known as the Red Tour.

The first stop is देवरेंट घाटी, also called “Imagination Valley.” The unique rock formations here resemble various animal shapes, such as camels and seals, and offer a magical start to the day.

इसके बाद, यहाँ जाएँ पासाबाग घाटी (मोंक्स वैली), famous for its striking fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps. These natural formations were once home to hermit monks, and your guide will explain their fascinating history.

Continue to the pottery town of अवनोस, situated along the Kızılırmak River. Here you will see traditional pottery workshops that have been in operation since Hittite times. You may even try your hand at making pottery on the wheel.

After lunch at a local restaurant, proceed to the ज़ेल्वे ओपन एयर संग्रहालय. This remarkable site is one of the earliest settled and last-abandoned monastic valleys in Cappadocia. You will explore its cave dwellings, rock-cut churches, and tunnels, offering a fascinating glimpse into the region’s unique monastic life and history.

The final stop of the day is उचिसार महल, the highest natural rock formation in Cappadocia. From its summit, you will enjoy breathtaking panoramic views over the valleys and fairy chimneys that define the region’s landscape.

After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your guide will brief you on the day’s activities.

The tour starts with a visit to the रेड वैली, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the stunning रोज़ वैली (गुल्लुदेरे वाडिसी).

Next, you will visit चावुशिन गांव, renowned for its historic cave houses and churches once home to Christian clergymen. Afterward, you’ll take a break for lunch around noon at a local restaurant.

Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the beautiful कबूतर घाटी (गुवरसिनलिक वाडिसी), known for its breathtaking scenery and dovecotes carved into the cliffs.

In the afternoon, you will explore either the fascinating कायमाकली भूमिगत शहर या ओज़कोनाक भूमिगत शहर, where early Christians sought refuge from Roman and Byzantine persecution. These multi-level subterranean cities include tunnels, living quarters, kitchens, stables, and chapels carved deep into the earth.

The tour ends around 4:00 pm, after which you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel, and around 9:30 am, you will be picked up to begin your full-day South Cappadocia tour.

The first stop is the fascinating डेरिनकुयू भूमिगत शहर, a vast subterranean settlement carved by early Christians to escape persecution. With its multi-level tunnels, living spaces, kitchens, storage rooms, stables, and chapels, this underground city gives you a vivid picture of how ancient communities lived in safety beneath the earth.

After exploring Derinkuyu, continue to the beautiful इहलारा घाटी. Here, you will enjoy a scenic hike of about 4 km along the Melendiz River, passing by rock-cut churches adorned with centuries-old frescoes while surrounded by the valley’s lush greenery and dramatic cliffs.

On the way back, stop at सेलिमे मठ in Selime Village (Güzelyurt). This impressive rock-cut monastery complex includes a cathedral-sized church, monks’ quarters, and kitchens, offering yet another fascinating example of Cappadocia’s cave architecture.

The tour ends around 4:00 pm. You will then be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be greeted by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (check-out is before 12:00 noon). You will then be transferred to Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This marks the end of our tour and services.