10 Days Best of Turkey Tour from Los Angeles

Your journey into history begins today at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Upon arrival, check in for your flight using the e-tickets provided by ワン・ネーション・トラベル. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the award-winning service, delicious meals, and entertainment on board as you soar overnight toward the magical city of Istanbul.

Welcome to Istanbul! Upon landing at Istanbul International Airport (IST) and clearing customs, look for the ワン・ネーション・トラベル representative holding a sign with your name at the exit gate. You will then be transferred comfortably to your hotel.

After check-in, the rest of the day is at your leisure to relax after your long flight or start exploring the city at your own pace.

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 the magnificent アヤソフィア, a masterpiece of architecture that has served as a cathedral and mosque throughout centuries of history. Next, head to the ブルーモスク, celebrated for its stunning blue Iznik tiles and six towering minarets, a hallmark of Ottoman design. You will then continue to the 競馬場, once the heart of Byzantine social life, to admire the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpent Column, and the German Fountain.

After these explorations, enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant to savor traditional Turkish cuisine. In the afternoon, discover the opulent トプカプ宮殿, the former residence of Ottoman sultans. Walk through its grand courtyards and treasuries, with the option to visit the Harem section. Conclude your day at the vibrant グランドバザール, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. Immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere as you browse through spices, carpets, jewelry, and ceramics. At the end of the tour, you will 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.

You will be picked up from your hotel around 4:00 AM and transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevşehir, departing between 6:00 – 7:30 AM. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to Cappadocia, where you will meet your guide to begin your full-day tour. Your first stop will be デヴレントバレー, famous for its unique fairy chimneys and animal-shaped rock formations. Next, you will explore パシャバグ渓谷 (Monks Valley), home to some of the most striking mushroom-shaped pinnacles in the region.

その後、陶器の町を訪れます アヴァノス, where you will see traditional pottery-making techniques that have been passed down through generations along the banks of the Red River. Following lunch at a local restaurant, continue to the ゼルヴェ野外博物館, 古代の洞窟住居、教会、修道院が柔らかい火山岩に彫り込まれた素晴らしい遺跡です。一日の終わりには、 ウチヒサル Castle for panoramic photographs of the breathtaking Cappadocian landscape. While entry into the castle is not permitted, the surrounding area offers spectacular views.

ツアー終了後、ホテルへ送迎され、チェックインと休憩をお楽しみいただけます。残りの時間は自由時間となりますので、ごゆっくりお過ごしいただくか、ご自身のペースで周辺を散策してください。カッパドキア泊。.

夜のアクティビティとして、以下のオプション体験から1つをお選びいただけます。 カッパドキア・トルコナイトショー（ディナー付き）, a thrilling カッパドキアATVツアー, a scenic カッパドキア乗馬 tour, or attend a spiritual カッパドキア旋回舞踊ショー. Please note these are available at an additional cost, and only one can be chosen due to time constraints.

You may begin your day with an optional Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon ride, offering unforgettable views over the unique valleys and rock formations at sunrise. Please note that this activity is not included in the tour price and must be booked in advance at an additional cost.

After breakfast, you will be picked up around 9:30 AM to begin a full-day guided tour of South Cappadocia. Your first stop is the scenic レッドバレー, where you will explore ancient rock-cut churches and enjoy a 5 km hike through the tranquil ローズバレー, known for its soft pink-hued formations. Next, visit チャウシン村, an old Greek settlement featuring abandoned cave homes and historic churches once used by early Christian clergy.

Around noon, you will stop for lunch at a local restaurant. The tour continues to ピジョンバレー, famous for its countless pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. In the afternoon, explore either the カイマクル地下都市 または オズコナク地下都市—fascinating underground complexes that once sheltered early Christians during times of persecution.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel to rest. The remainder of the day is yours to enjoy at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. At around 9:30 AM, you will be picked up to begin your full-day Green Tour of Cappadocia. The first stop is エセンテペ (Göreme Panorama), where you will enjoy a stunning panoramic view of Göreme and its enchanting valleys. This viewpoint is perfect for capturing the unique landscape of fairy chimneys and cave dwellings.

Next, you will visit the fascinating デリンクユ地下都市, an incredible multi-level complex once used by early Christians as a refuge. With stables, kitchens, living rooms, and chapels carved deep into the earth, this ancient site provides a rare insight into the region’s history of survival and ingenuity. Your journey continues to the lush イフララ渓谷, where you will enjoy a scenic 4 km hike along the Melendiz River. Along the way, you will discover rock-carved churches adorned with early Christian frescoes. Afterward, you will have lunch in ベリシルマ村, a charming riverside settlement.

In the afternoon, the tour takes you to the awe-inspiring セリメ修道院, a 13th-century rock-hewn religious complex that resembles a cathedral. The day concludes with a stop at ヤプラキサル, a dramatic viewpoint known for its striking volcanic formations and as a filming location for the famous Star Wars movie.

At around 4:00 PM, the tour will end and you will be transferred to either Kayseri or Nevşehir Airport for your late evening flight to Izmir (via Istanbul). Upon arrival at Izmir Airport, you will be greeted by a representative holding a sign with your name, who will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 AM to begin your full-day tour of エフェソス, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world and a UNESCO World Heritage site. As you walk along the ancient marble streets, you will visit the ハドリアヌス神殿, 雄大な トラヤヌスの噴水, and the iconic セルスス図書館. You will also stand in the massive 偉大な劇場, where St. Paul once preached to the Ephesians.

After lunch at a local restaurant, the journey continues to the 聖母マリアの家, a sacred pilgrimage site located on Mt. Koressos, where it is believed Mary spent her final years in peace. Next, you will view the site of the アルテミス神殿, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Your final stop is the beautiful イサ・ベイ・モスク, a stunning example of early Seljuk architecture. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kusadasi. Around 7:30 AM, you will depart for a scenic drive to パムッカレ (approximately 3 hours), with a comfort stop halfway. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant before beginning your guided tour of this UNESCO World Heritage site.

First, you will walk along the world-famous パムッカレの石灰棚, literally translating to “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. These stunning white calcium terraces, formed by mineral-rich thermal waters cascading down the mountain, offer a surreal landscape perfect for photography. Just above the white cliffs, explore the ancient Greco-Roman city of ヒエラポリス. Highlights include the remarkably well-preserved ヒエラポリス劇場, the Roman Baths, and the massive ネクロポリス, アナトリア地方最大級の古代墓地のひとつ。.

You will have free time to wade barefoot in the travertine pools. During this time, you also have the option to swim in the パムッカレの古代のプール (also known as Cleopatra’s Pool), where you can swim in warm thermal waters among submerged ancient Roman columns (entrance fee to the pool is extra/optional).

After the tour ends at approximately 4:00 PM, you will be transferred to Denizli Airport for your evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 8:30 AM to discover the unique sights and sounds of Istanbul. Your first stop is the vibrant スパイスバザール (also known as the Egyptian Market). Here, you will be immersed in the exotic aromas of cinnamon, saffron, and thyme while browsing through colorful stalls selling spices, Turkish delight, dried fruits, and souvenirs.

Next, you will head to the waterfront to embark on a scenic ボスポラス海峡クルーズ. As you sail along the strait that separates Europe and Asia, you will enjoy breathtaking views of marble palaces like ドルマバフチェ宮殿, ancient wooden villas (Yalis), the majestic ルメリ要塞, and the modern suspension bridges connecting the two continents.

The tour concludes around noon, and you will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 12:15 PM. You will have the rest of the afternoon and evening free to enjoy your final night in Istanbul, perhaps with a farewell dinner or some last-minute shopping. Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, bid farewell to Istanbul as you check out from your hotel. You will be transferred to Istanbul Airport (IST) for your direct return flight to ロサンゼルス. You will arrive at LAX on the same day, bringing home unforgettable memories of your journey with ワン・ネーション・トラベル.

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