8 Days Seven Wonders of Turkey Tour

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Embark on an enchanting 8-day, 7-night ‘Wonders of Turkey’ expedition, delving into the heart of Turkey’s most iconic sites. Your journey begins in the historic grandeur of Istanbul, immersing you in a world of ancient mosques, regal palaces, and vibrant bazaars. From there, you’ll venture to the mesmerizing Pamukkale, renowned for its ethereal white terraces and therapeutic hot springs. Your adventure then leads you to Ephesus, an impeccably preserved gem of antiquity. Cap off this unforgettable experience amidst the surreal, volcanic rock landscapes of Cappadocia, an otherworldly finale to your Turkish exploration.

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Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul, Airport Transfer and Free Day

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 line of the Airport, holding a sign with your name written on it. After which, you will be transferred to your hotel. The afternoon is free for you to spend at leisure. Alternatively, you can join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

After your breakfast, around 8:30 am, we will pick you up from your hotel to begin a full-day tour of this magnificent city. The tour includes an official English-speaking guide, entrance tickets, lunch at a central city restaurant, and visits to some of the most iconic landmarks passed down from the Ottoman, Byzantine, and Roman empires: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, and the Historical Grand Bazaar, home to more than 4,000 shops. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. The rest of the evening is at your leisure.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 3: Bosphorus Boat Cruise – Fly from Istanbul to Izmir

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, you will be dropped back to your hotel to pick up your luggage and then will be transferred to the Istanbul domestic airport for your flight to Izmir which is approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes in duration. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi. Check in to your hotel in Kusadasi and the rest of the day is free.

  • Overnight in Kusadasi
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 4: Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour

After breakfast around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk where the full group will first meet. You will then begin the Pamukkale tour with a drive from Selcuk starting at 8:30 am to Pamukkale which will be around 3 hours. En route to Pamukkale after 1.5 hours, there will be a 10-minute stop for a restroom break. Upon arrival around 11:45 am, the group will be first taken to have lunch and after lunch, at around 1:00 pm you will begin your guided tour of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis area with a professional licensed tour guide. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also, you will visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica, theatre, and Roman Baths. At the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area on your own. As an option, you may choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools (at your own expense) during this free time. The tour guide will inform you about the exact meeting point and time. At the end of the tour around approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi at around 7:00 pm.

  • Overnight in Kusadasi
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 5: Ephesus Tour – Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Izmir

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 tour of Ephesus. You will visit the ruins of Ephesus, the ancient Greek city that became an important centre of this time. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, Great Theater, and Trajan Fountain. After lunch, let’s visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last years. We will pass by the Temple of Artemis; there is little to see of this that was one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, you will visit the Isa Bey Mosque. Next, you will be taken to the Sirince Village; which is an old Greek village and is well-know for its quaint beauty and wine tasting and production. Here you will have one hour free to explore on your own without a guide the different foods and wines of the area and visit various small traditional village shops. After the tour,  you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for your flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir through Istanbul. Upon your arrival at the Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, a representative will be present holding your name sign to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Zula Cave House or similar (Standard quality)

Day 6: North Cappadocia Tour

For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please be aware that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to join the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit the Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of Avanos. After lunch, you will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum in Cappadocia. The museum features a series of carved caves and ancient churches, providing a glimpse into the region’s monastic history. Finally, towards the end of the day tour before returning to your hotel, you will have around 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of the natural castles of Uchisar. (For security reasons, entry into the castles of Uchisar is not permitted). After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 pm. You will have the rest of the day free to relax, explore the city on your own, or take part in any optional activities that are offered.

  • Overnight in Cappadocia
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Zula Cave House or similar (Standard quality)

Day 7: South Cappadocia Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the Red Valley where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi). Next, you will visit Cavusin Village which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon you will visit the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City where early Christians lived. This will be the end of your full-day tour.

At the end of the tour, you will be taken to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, you will be welcomed at the airport and provided with a transfer to your hotel, where you will stay overnight.

  • Overnight in Istanbul
  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 8: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

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.

  • Included Meal(s): Breakfast

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

  • All transfers mentioned in this itinerary, including arrivals and departures.
  • Domestic flight tickets (from Istanbul to Izmir and Izmir to Kayseri and Kayseri to Istanbul) as per the itinerary.
  • Tours and activities as indicated in the itinerary.
  • 3 nights in Istanbul at Special Class or 4-star Hotels including breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Kusadasi at a 4-star hotel including breakfast.
  • 2 nights in Cappadocia at a cave hotel including breakfast.
  • Professional licensed English-speaking guide during the tours.
  • Meals mentioned in the itinerary as specified (B=Breakfast, L=Lunch).
  • All entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary.
  • Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

  • International Flight Tickets.
  • Visa to enter Turkey.
  • Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
  • Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
  • Services not mentioned in the program.
  • Drinks with meals.
  • Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

  • The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
  • This is a regular group tour, but if requested at cost can be provided as a private tour.
  • The regular group tour has shopping stops included in the tour.
  • Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
  • For 1 traveler: 1 Single Room Accommodation
  • For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation
  • For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation
  • For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation
  • For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation
  • Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the Basilica Cistern (Yerebatan Sarnici).
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
  • During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
  • On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.

WHEN TO BOOK?

  • Book as soon as possible to guarantee availability, especially during public holidays and festivities.
  • You can book up to 2 days before (Istanbul local time) if there are still places available. If less than 2 days before start of your requested tour date, please contact us by email or phone as it would be a last-minute booking that will need to be checked for availability before your tour reservation is confirmed.

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9 reviews for 8 Days Seven Wonders of Turkey Tour

  1. Natalie L

    Hi Selahattin,

    I had a wonderful time in Turkey. I really have no complaints regarding services provided by One Nation Travel. The guides did an excellent job. I was particularly impressed that they met me on time and were able to help me to my transportation to the next location.
    Thank you again for making me feel so welcome in Turkey and I hope to return in the future and experience more of the outstanding sights that Turkey has to offer.

    Kind Regards
    Natalie

  2. Arjun K

    We were a family of 4 have just returned from an 8-day tour to Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, and Cappadocia with One Nation Travel organized by Bilal. Hotels, meals and transport were nice. Tour guides were informative and helpful. We’ll definitely get the service of this company again. Cheers!

  3. MANISHA B

    We went to Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia. We were very lucky to find this travel agency in google! They really made a very very good job, they’ve been so kind to us, very good people, hotels, they never leaved us alone in every place we arrived any hour of the day there was someone waiting to take us to our hotel. Thanks again for the trip, we really had a great time.

  4. VISHNU S

    I recently went on a 8 day tour of Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia with a couple of friends. The sights were amazing and the accommodation was excellent. The tour guides and other staff were very knowledgeable and professional. I recommend One Nation Travel for anyone looking to travel to Turkey. Thank you all for your hospitality.

  5. Elizabeth M

    We just returned from our 8 day trip to Turkey and had a fabulous time. All of our accommodations were fantastic. Thank you so much for One Nation Travel for a trip of a lifetime.

  6. RWGalvez2012

    Great Travel Agent. I took the 8 Day 7 Wonders of Turkey. Every single detail of the itinerary was well planned, from the airport pick up to hotel transfers, flights from one place to another and tour schedules. Nothing to worry, nothing to think about. I love all the tours in Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia. Tour guides are knowledgable and friendly.

    Hotels were clean and walking distance to all tourists spots.

    Though I never booked the balloon ride with them coz they were fully booked, it was not a big deal. They suggested taking it from another agent. I took it from Voyager Hot Air Balloon which is another agent to deal with if you are interested.

    I highly recommend ONE NATION TRAVEL to everyone thinking of visiting Turkey. Mr. BERBER is so hospitable and easy to deal with. These are professional people to deal with.

    Love it and will definitely go back.

  7. Amrit D.

    I had the 9-days trip with OneNation including 8-days-seven-wonders of Turkey tour plus additional day trip to Gallipoli.
    Visited Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Ephesus and Cappadocia. All the transfers were seamless. Hotels and lunch arrangements were as good as expected. All the tour guides were very thorough with their briefings about historical sites and humorous to make the trip more enjoyable. I met wonderful people on this trip.
    The organiser Can Berber helped me to plan this trip and supported throughout by being very responsive via whatsapp.
    I would definitely recommend One Nation Travel to my friends and family for their travel plans to Turkey. 5-star service definitely.

  8. Taylor K.

    I would definitely recommend Onenationtravel.com for your travel to Turkey. Ayhan worked out an awesome package for my husband and me. He is very professional in his work. He was prompt in replying to my messages. Highly recommend Ayhan and onenationtravel.com.

  9. Rover Beneath

    The experience we had was very well organized and all the details were shared promptly. We were able to enjoy Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale to the fullest with well versed tour guides. The hotels for the stays were at the prime locations with Bazaars and restaurants nearby. I would highly recommend one nation and suggest that 8 days tour is done through them

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