Best of Turkey Tour - 10 Days
Best of Turkey Tour - 10 Days
Visit> Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.>Internal flight tickets, airport transfers, 4* accommodation, Guiding service, lunch at tours provided>Explore magnificent Turkey with 10 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points.
Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Walk in the cobblestone paved with colorful flowers streets of the old town of Antalya and see the clock tower, Hadrian Gate, and Kesik Minare.
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Your Itinerary
A curated journey through the experience
Istanbul Airport
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourHagia Sophia Mosque
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
2 hoursTopkapi Palace
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
2 hoursBlue Mosque
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
1 hourHippodrome
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
1 hourGrand Bazaar
Day 3: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
2 hoursMisir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.
2 hoursBosphorus Strait
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
2 hoursIstanbul Airport
After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
1 hourIzmir Adnan Menderes Airport
Day 4: Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
1 hourMeryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
1 hourAncient City of Ephesus
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler
2 hoursThe Temple of Artemis
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (Friday)
1 hourPamukkale Thermal Pools
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
2 hoursHierapolis & Pamukkale
Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
1 hourAntalya
Day 6: Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
3 hoursTunektepe Teleferik Tesisi
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience
2 hoursUpper Duden Waterfalls
Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
1 hourCivelek Sokak
Day 7: Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)
3 hoursMevlana Kültür Merkezi
Goreme Open Air Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
3 hoursSultanhani Kervansarayi
Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travelers on silk road)
1 hourUchisar
Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Monday)
4 hoursRose Valley
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
1 hourCavusin
is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
1 hourPigeon Valley
earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region
1 hourKaymakli Underground City
once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
1 hourOrtahisar Kalesi
Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
1 hourGoreme Open-Air Museum
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
2 hoursDevrent Valley
Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
1 hourPasabag
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
1 hourAvanos Oren Yeri
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
1 hourGoreme Panorama
Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys
30 minutesUchisar Castle
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
30 minutesKayseri Erkilet Airport
After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
1 hourIstanbul Airport
Day 10: Departure Day (Wednesday)
1 hourIstanbul Airport
No accommodation included on this day.
1 hourIncluded
- 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
- 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
- 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
- 2 night accommodation in Antalya
- Economic class domestic flight tickets
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
- Transfer services from/to Airports
- Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- 8x Breakfast
- 5x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 9 nights
- Entry/Admission - Istanbul Airport
- Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Strait
- Entry/Admission - Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- Entry/Admission - Kayseri Erkilet Airport
Not Included
- personal Expenses
- Tip to guides&drivers
- Entry Fees to histoical sites
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infant seats available
- Most travelers can participate
- Entry fees to historical sites: 50USD per person
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tickets & Cancellation
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.