10-Day Turkey Tour: Istanbul, Konya, Cappadocia, Pamukkale and Ephesus

您可以随时抵达伊斯坦布尔。抵达伊斯坦布尔新机场 (IST) 或萨比哈·格克琴机场 (SAW) 后，我们的团队将在国际到达区出口处举着写有您名字的牌子等候。之后，我们将送您前往酒店办理入住。夜宿伊斯坦布尔。.

剩下的时间您可以自由安排，放松身心或悠闲地探索这座城市。或者，您也可以选择参加…… 博斯普鲁斯海峡夜游船，含晚餐和表演 at an additional cost. This optional activity offers a magical evening on the Bosphorus, featuring a delightful dinner, live entertainment, and stunning views of Istanbul’s illuminated landmarks.

早餐后，大约早上 8:30，您将从酒店出发，开始一整天的伊斯坦布尔最具标志性的拜占庭和奥斯曼地标的导览游。.

首先，访问 圣索菲亚大教堂, 这座建筑杰作曾先后作为大教堂、清真寺，如今已成为博物馆，展示了几个世纪以来的基督教和伊斯兰教遗产。.

接下来，前往 蓝色清真寺, 以其精美的蓝色伊兹尼克瓷砖和六座高耸的宣礼塔而闻名，这是奥斯曼建筑的标志。.

继续行驶，并在以下地点停留： 赛马场, 这里曾是拜占庭社会生活的中心。在这里，您可以欣赏到…… 狄奥多西方尖碑, 蛇柱, ， 和 德国喷泉, 每一件都蕴含着丰富的历史意义。.

游览结束后，您可以在当地餐馆享用午餐，品尝传统的土耳其美食。.

下午，探索 托普卡帕宫, 这里曾是奥斯曼苏丹的住所。您可以漫步于其宏伟的庭院和宝库，还可以选择参观后宫，即苏丹及其家人的私人住所。.

在充满活力的……结束您的一天 大巴扎, 这里是世界上规模最大、历史最悠久的室内市场之一。您可以感受这里热闹的氛围，浏览琳琅满目的商品，从香料、地毯到珠宝、陶瓷，应有尽有。.

行程结束后，您将于下午5点左右被送回酒店。之后的时间您可以自由安排，放松身心或继续探索伊斯坦布尔。夜宿伊斯坦布尔。.

After breakfast at around 8:30 am, join the Half-Day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. Start with a drive to the pier in Eminönü, where you’ll visit the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). This vibrant market offers a rich array of spices, herbs, and other Turkish delights.

Next, board a shared boat and cruise along the 博斯普鲁斯海峡, the narrow strait dividing Europe and Asia. Marvel at iconic landmarks such as 多尔玛巴赫切宫, 贝勒贝伊宫, 以及令人印象深刻的 博斯普鲁斯海峡大桥. Admire the centuries-old waterfront mansions, ancient citadels, and the scenic European and Asian shorelines.

After the tour ends around 12:15 pm, you will be dropped back at your hotel to collect your luggage before transferring to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your evening flight to Konya, which takes approximately 1.5 hours. Upon arrival, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel. After check-in, enjoy a relaxing evening at your leisure. Overnight in Konya.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 9:30 am to begin your Konya tour. The first stop is the 梅夫拉纳博物馆, home to the Tomb of Rumi, a significant pilgrimage site for Muslims and admirers of Rumi’s teachings worldwide. Next door, visit the Sultan Selim Mosque, an Ottoman-era structure that stands as a testament to the city’s rich heritage.

Following these visits, enjoy lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant, where you can savor authentic local dishes.

After lunch, the tour continues with a drive along Mevlana Caddesi, Konya’s main avenue, to Alaettin Hill, a prehistoric tumulus. Here, explore the 阿拉丁清真寺, a 1000-year-old structure where Rumi is known to have prayed. In the mosque’s courtyard, see the tombs of many Seljuk Turkish sultans who ruled during Rumi’s lifetime and sought his spiritual guidance.

Descending the north side of Alaettin Hill, pass the remains of the Seljuk sultan’s palace and admire the elaborate portal of the medieval Great Karatay Medrese, a renowned theological college. The tour concludes with a visit to the 沙姆斯·塔布里兹清真寺和陵墓, Rumi’s closest companion and spiritual mentor, whose bond inspired many of Rumi’s poetic works.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred to the Konya bus station, where you will board the intercity coach to Cappadocia (approximately 3.5 hours). Upon arrival at the Goreme bus station in Cappadocia, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel for check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

For an unforgettable experience, consider starting your day with an early morning 热气球之旅. Soar above Cappadocia’s valleys and fairy chimneys to enjoy breathtaking aerial views. Please note this optional activity is available at an additional cost.

After breakfast, around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day North Cappadocia Tour.

The tour starts with a visit to 德文伦特谷, known for its unique fairy chimneys and rock formations resembling animals. Next, you will explore 帕夏巴格谷（僧侣谷）, home to stunning mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Following this, you will continue to the charming town of 阿瓦诺斯, famous for its pottery and ceramics, where you will enjoy a lunch break and have time to admire the town’s artistic heritage.

In the afternoon, the tour continues with a visit to the 泽尔维露天博物馆, which offers insight into the region’s monastic history, showcasing rock-carved caves, ancient churches, and traces of early Christian life. The final stop is a panoramic viewpoint near 乌奇萨城堡. You will have time to take stunning photos of this iconic rock fortress before returning to your hotel.

After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your own pace.

For the evening, you may choose to join additional activities such as a 2小时全地形车之旅 through Cappadocia’s valleys, a 2-hour horseback riding tour to experience the stunning landscape up close, or attend a 1小时旋转舞表演 to witness the mesmerizing Sufi tradition. Alternatively, you can opt for a Turkish Night show with dinner, featuring live music, folk dances, and a delicious meal. These activities are available at an extra cost. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, at approximately 9:30 am, your tour guide will pick you up for a full-day exploration of South Cappadocia. After a briefing on the day’s activities, the tour begins with a visit to 红谷, where you’ll explore its famous rock-cut churches and enjoy a scenic 5 km hike through 玫瑰谷 (Güllüdere Vadisi), known for its stunning natural beauty.

接下来，前往 卡武辛村, a historic settlement featuring ancient houses and churches that once served as homes for Christian clergymen. Around noon, take a break to enjoy a local lunch.

After lunch, continue to 鸽子谷 (Güvercinlik Vadisi), famous for its breathtaking landscapes and pigeon houses carved into the cliffs. Later in the afternoon, explore an underground city, either 卡伊马克勒地下城 或者 奥兹科纳克地下城, which provided shelter for early Christians during times of persecution.

After the tour ends around 4:00 pm, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore the area at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, check out of your hotel in Cappadocia. You will be picked up and transferred to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport for your flight to Izmir via Istanbul. Upon arrival in Izmir, our representative will meet you and transfer you to your hotel in Kusadasi. After check-in, the rest of the day is free for you to relax or explore at your leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast at around 7:30 am, you will be picked up from your Kusadasi hotel and taken to the meeting point in Selcuk to join the full group. The journey to 棉花堡 will begin at approximately 8:30 am, with a 3-hour drive. There will be a 10-minute stop for a restroom break halfway through the trip, around 1.5 hours into the drive.

Upon arrival in Pamukkale around 11:45 am, the group will first enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch, around 1:00 pm, the guided tour of 棉花堡 和 希拉波利斯 will begin with a professional licensed tour guide.

In Pamukkale, you will explore the spectacular 棉花崖, a natural wonder formed by deposits of calcareous salts, creating dazzling white terraces. You’ll also visit the ancient ruins of 希拉波利斯, an ancient Greco-Roman city. Highlights include the basilica, ， 这 剧院, 以及 罗马浴场.

At the end of the guided tour, you’ll have some free time to explore the area on your own. During this time, you may opt to swim in the 棉花堡古董泳池 (optional and at your own expense). Your guide will inform you about the exact meeting point and time.

After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

After breakfast, check out from your hotel. Around 8:30 am, you’ll be picked up for a full-day guided tour of 以弗所, one of the best-preserved ancient cities and a former Greek port and cultural hub.

Start with a walk along Curetes Street, Ephesus’s main avenue leading to its most remarkable landmarks. The first stop is the 哈德良神庙, a beautifully preserved structure featuring intricate reliefs that depict the city’s founding myths. Next, visit the 大剧院, a magnificent amphitheater that seated up to 25,000 people. Known for its exceptional acoustics, it hosted dramas, gatherings, and gladiatorial contests.

Continue to the 图拉真喷泉, a decorative monument showcasing the city’s advanced water supply system.

After lunch at a local restaurant, visit the 圣母玛利亚之家. Nestled on a hillside, this modest stone house is believed to have been Mary’s final residence. It remains a pilgrimage site and a peaceful place for reflection.

接下来，停在…… 阿耳忒弥斯神庙, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Although only a few columns remain, the site reflects the grandeur and historical significance of ancient Ephesus.

Conclude the tour with a visit to the 伊萨贝清真寺, a stunning 14th-century Seljuk structure featuring a tranquil courtyard and intricate tile work.

After the tour, you will be taken to Izmir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will meet our representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

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