8 Days Package: Breathtaking Turkey Tour
8 Days Package: Breathtaking Turkey Tour
This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour is designed to offer a comprehensive experience, providing you with an opportunity to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of the country.
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Your Itinerary
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Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul Tour
2 hoursHippodrome
First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.
30 minutesHagia Sophia Mosque
Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors.
1 hour 30 minutesBlue Mosque
Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)
45 minutesTopkapi Palace
Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)
1 hourGrand Bazaar
Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)
2 hoursHagia Irene Museum
Day 3: Istanbul - Ephesus
45 minutesIstanbul
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the airport. Then, you fly to Izmir and meet with our tour guide when you land to the Izmir Airport.
2 hoursAncient City of Ephesus
And then, we reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. Also, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.
3 hoursThe Temple of Artemis
Temple of Artemis is located near Ephesus and was built in 6th century. It was one of the seven wonders of the world.
20 minutesMeryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
Day 4: Pamukkale
45 minutesPamukkale
After breakfast depart to Pamukkale. Pamukkale is in Aegean Turkey and it is also called the “Cotton Castle”, because of the white cotton appearance of the mineral bath spas that abound the province, which is rich in calcium. Known as a “spa town” since the Roman era, tourists travel to Pamukkale to relax in warm, soothing and therapeutic waters in the myriad spas.
4 hoursHierapolis & Pamukkale
Day 5: Kusadasi - Cappadocia
1 hourKusadasi
Early in the morning, we leave from Kusadasi and drive to the Izmir Airport and you fly to Kayseri.
2 hoursDevrent Valley
Meet with our tour guide and start Cappadocia full-day tour. Day will begin with an exploration of Cappadocia with Devrent Valley (also known as Imagination Valley), where we will see the different types of Fairy Chimney formations, which formed almost 30 million years ago.
1 hour 30 minutesPasabag
We will then stop in Pasabag, where we will see the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and Smurfs.
1 hourAvanos
This trip offers the opportunity to stop by a local pottery shop, where details are shared of how people survived and created beautiful art dating back to the Hittite period.
30 minutesUchisar Castle
We will stop at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography and photo opportunities in the world.
15 minutesPigeon Valley
Day 6: Cappadocia
15 minutesKaymakli Underground City
After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. First thing in the morning we drive to Kaymakli Underground City to see how Christians protect and defended themselves from the persecutions and invasions for centuries.
2 hoursCappadocia
We will stop in Sarihan Caravanserai to visit the 13th century residence for the merchants and their camels.
20 minutesGoreme Panorama
First, we visit Goreme Panorama, best is for the photoshoot in the region and getting information about Cappadocia. There are amazing churches and remnants of Christian history.
1 hourPigeon Valley
Day 7: Cappadocia - Istanbul
45 minutesIstanbul
We transfer you to the airport and you fly back to Istanbul in the morning.
2 hoursDolmabahce Palace
Bosphorus by boat and an amazing cruise between two continents Europe and Asia through out the Bosphorus by Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.
1 hourMisir Carsisi (Spice Market)
Upon entering the L-shaped market, your nostrils will immediately pick up the overwhelming scent coming from the hundreds of spices on sale. Where the stalls in the bazaar originally only stocked spices (baharat) and herbs, over the years other edibles were added, such as nuts (kuruyemiş), honeycomb (petekbal), Turkish delight (lokum), dried fruit and vegetables (kuru meyve ve sebze), mature hard Turkish cheese (eski kaşar), caviar (make sure you get the Iranian variety) and smoked or dried beef (pastırma).
1 hourIstanbul
Day 8: Istanbul
45 minutesIstanbul
No accommodation included on this day.
2 hoursIncluded
- Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
- Internal Flight Tickets
- Accommodations
- Insurance
- 7x Breakfast
- 4x Lunch
- Accommodation included: 7 nights
- Entry/Admission - Goreme Panorama
- Entry/Admission - Pigeon Valley
- Entry/Admission - Dolmabahce Palace
- Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Irene Museum
- Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
- Entry/Admission - Pasabag
- Entry/Admission - Devrent Valley
- Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle
- Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
- Entry/Admission - Blue Mosque
- Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
- Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
- Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City
Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
- Beverages
Good to Know
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Infants must sit on laps
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks provided for travelers
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Temperature checks for travelers upon arrival
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- 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.