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Discover the essence of Turkey on a 13-day journey, from Istanbul’s bustling streets to the fairytale chimneys of Cappadocia. Wander through Konya’s mystical alleys, Antalya’s sun-drenched beaches, Pamukkale’s thermal waters, and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, Pergamon, Gallipoli, and Troy. This tour blends vibrant history with breathtaking landscapes. Ready to discover Turkey’s treasures? Book your adventure today!
Arrive at any time. Upon your arrival at Istanbul New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our team will be waiting for you at the exit of the international arrivals area, holding a sign with your name on it. You will then be transferred to your hotel for check-in.
The rest of the afternoon is free for you to explore the city at your leisure. Alternatively, you can opt to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the Bosphorus, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.
After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.
First, you will visit the Grand Hagia Sophia, a majestic structure that originally served as a cathedral, later functioned as a mosque, and now stands as a museum. It showcases centuries of history, blending elements of both Christian and Islamic cultures.
Next, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This impressive building remains an active place of worship and a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.
From there, you’ll explore the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other social events. Here, you’ll see important monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
After visiting these key historical sites, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish cuisine and take a moment to relax.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the stunning Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You’ll explore the palace’s vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.
The final stop of the day will be at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar offers a wide range of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics, providing an exciting experience for both shoppers and culture enthusiasts.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 pm. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, whether you choose to explore more of Istanbul on your own or simply relax.
After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. At the start of this tour, you will enjoy a drive to the pier in Eminonu for a short visit to the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). Following this, you will join a shared boat tour and cruise along the Bosphorus which is a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara. You will be able to view the Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, citadels, centuries-old mansions, and the European and Asian shorelines while onboard the boat. At the end of the tour, around 12:15 pm, we’ll drop you back at your hotel to collect your luggage. Following this, we’ll transfer you to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your flight to Konya (approximately 1.5 hours). Upon arrival in Konya, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel for check-in.
After breakfast at approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to commence a full-day tour of Konya. The journey begins with a visit to the Tomb of Rumi, located in the splendid Mevlana Museum, a site of great significance for Muslims and admirers of Rumi alike. Adjacent to this, the tour includes the historic Sultan Selim Mosque, an Ottoman-era gem. Lunch will be enjoyed in a traditional Turkish restaurant.
Following lunch, the tour proceeds along Mevlana Caddesi, the main boulevard of Konya, leading to the ancient Alaettin Hill, a site with prehistoric roots. Here, you’ll explore the Alaaddin Mosque, a millennium-old structure where Rumi frequently prayed. The mosque’s courtyard houses the tombs of numerous Seljuk Turkish sultans, contemporaries of Rumi who sought his spiritual counsel.
Descending the northern slope of Alaettin Hill, the tour passes by the remnants of the Seljuk Sultan’s palace. Across the street, you’ll witness the grand portal of the medieval Great Karatay Medrese, a theological college. The tour then moves to the Mosque and Tomb of Sems-i Tabrizi, Rumi’s esteemed companion, spiritual guide, and muse for many of his poetic compositions.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred to the Konya main bus station to catch the intercity coach to Cappadocia (approximately 4 hours). Upon your arrival at Goreme, Cappadocia, our representatives will greet you at the bus station and assist you with your transfer to the hotel.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Afterward, you will drive to the town of Avanos, known for its pottery and ceramics, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum. This museum offers an insightful look into the region’s monastic history, featuring carved caves and ancient churches.
Finally, before returning to your hotel, you will have about 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of Uchisar Castle from the outside, as entry to the interior of the castle is not permitted.
After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city at your own pace, or participate in optional activities.
For additional activities, you can choose a Turkish Night show with dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through Cappadocia’s valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show, where you can witness the enchanting Sufi tradition. All these activities are available at an extra cost.
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 Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, renowned for its historic houses and churches once home to Christian clergymen. Afterward, you’ll take a break for lunch around noon.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), known for its breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, you will explore either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge.
At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir airport to catch a late evening flight to Antalya, with a layover in Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Antalya Airport, at approximately 1:30 am, our representative, holding a sign with your name, will meet you and arrange your transfer to your hotel in Antalya for check-in.
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8:00 AM to begin your tour. The first stop is Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC and one of the largest ancient cities in the Pamphylia region. From there, you will depart for the Aspendos Ancient Theatre, an exceptionally well-preserved structure built in the 2nd century A.D. With a capacity of 15,000, the theater is still used for festivals and concerts today.
Afterwards, there will be a lunch break at a restaurant by a nearby river before heading to Side (pronounced “Seeday”). Side is one of Turkey’s best-preserved classical ancient cities, known as a port city that once hosted the largest slave market in the region. During Roman times, significant construction occurred here, including the large theater, Roman Baths, and the Temple of Apollo.
You will have 1 hour of free time in Side to explore the city and enjoy the sea. On the return trip to Antalya, there will be a stop at the Manavgat Waterfall. Afterward, you’ll be driven back to Antalya, where you will be transferred to your hotel.
After breakfast, you will be transferred to Antalya’s main bus station, where you will board the intercity coach to Denizli (duration: approximately 5 hours). Upon arrival at Denizli bus station, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Pamukkale. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your leisure.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel. You will be picked up around 10:30 am to begin your tour. The first stop is the ancient city of Hierapolis, where you’ll explore key landmarks such as the Temple of Apollo, the Theater, the Necropolis, and the Roman Baths, where St. Philip was martyred.
After exploring these historical sites, you will enjoy a lunch break. In the afternoon, travel to Karahayit, known for its red water and healing thermal springs.
Next, you’ll visit the famous Cotton Cliffs, also known as Cotton Castle, in Pamukkale. You will have 1 hour of free time to explore the terraces and enjoy the breathtaking views. Additionally, you will have the option to swim in the Cleopatra Antique Pools for an extra fee.
At around 4:00 pm, you will depart for Kusadasi (approximately 3 hours). Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel for an overnight stay.
After breakfast at the hotel around 8:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day exploration of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world.
Your tour starts with a visit to the ruins of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that later became a thriving Roman metropolis. Here, you will admire architectural marvels like the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Great Theatre, which could seat up to 25,000 spectators, and the Trajan Fountain, an impressive structure that once supplied water to the city.
After lunch, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered site believed to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last years.
Next, you will pass by the Temple of Artemis, once one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. While only a few remnants remain, your guide will bring its historical significance to life.
The tour continues with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque, a stunning 14th-century Seljuk mosque known for its elegant architecture and intricate tilework.
After the Ephesus tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel in Kuşadası around 4:00 pm.
After breakfast, check out from your hotel in Kusadasi, and around 8:30 am, you will be picked up for a full-day tour of Pergamon. Following a scenic 3.5-hour drive, you’ll arrive at this historic ancient city.
Your first stop will be the Pergamon Acropolis, perched high above the plain with breathtaking panoramic views. Here, you’ll explore the ruins of the world-renowned Altar of Zeus, whose remains bear witness to the site’s ancient significance. You’ll also visit the steeply inclined Theater of Pergamon, which once seated up to 10,000 spectators. Pergamon is notable as the birthplace of parchment paper, and during your visit, you’ll see the remnants of the Great Library, as well as the Temple of Trajan and the palaces of the kings.
Next, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish dishes and relax before continuing the tour.
After lunch, the tour proceeds to the Asclepion, one of the ancient world’s earliest centers of medical science. This renowned healing sanctuary was famous for its treatments, and Galen, one of antiquity’s greatest physicians, practiced here, contributing to its reputation as a center for health and healing.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Canakkale for check-in, where you can relax and prepare for the next day’s adventures.
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel in Canakkale and be picked up around 8:30 am. The day begins with the Troy Tour, where you’ll visit key historical sites including the iconic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), and the Odeon (Concert Hall). You will also explore the ruins from Troy I through Troy IX.
After concluding the Troy Tour around 11:30 am, you will be transferred to Eceabat, where you’ll have some free time before lunch at a local restaurant.
Following lunch, the Gallipoli Tour will begin. This portion of the day includes visits to important World War I sites such as Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery at ANZAC Cove, the Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly (featuring original Allied and Turkish trenches), The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, and the Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery.
At the end of the tour around 4:30 pm, you’ll be driven to Eceabat, where you’ll depart for Istanbul at approximately 6:00 pm. Expect to arrive at your hotel in Istanbul around 11:00 pm for check-in and a well-deserved rest.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
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