Highlights

Grand Tour of Turkey

10 Nights & 11 Days

EUT 20 F

 

Destination

Turkey

Continent

Europe

Location

Turkey is positioned in the middle east is a region of south-western Asia and is situated in both the northern & eastern hemispheres. Turkey is bordered by the countries of Armenia, Azerbaijan, Bulgaria, Georgia, Greece, Iran, Iraq and Syria

Capital City

Ankara

Language

Turkish

Currency

Turkish lira

Season

April – October

Airport

Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Antalya Airport | Konya Airport | Canakkale Airport | Izmir Airport

Time Zone

GMT + 3:00

Dial Code

+90

Tour Type

Honeymoon Tour | Family Tour | Leisure Tour | Adventure Tour

Package Itinerary

Day 01Arrive Istanbul – Domestic Flight to Cappadocia

Arrive at Ataturk International Airport, Istanbul and proceed to domestic section for your connecting flight to Cappadocia (Kayseri Airport). Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, transfer to Cappadocia which is around 2 – 2.5 hours away. Cappadocia located in Central Anatolia in Turkey is best known for its unique moon-like landscape, underground cities and cave churches. Later, make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewelry. After the tour, you have a free evening. Over Night stay in authentic Cave Hotel at Cappadocia.

Day 02Cappadocia Tour

Early morning you can opt for a Hot Air Balloon ride. The Hot Air Balloon descends at sunrise and the ride lasts for approximately 45 minutes; in which you will float through valleys, between fairy chimneys and caves. The balloon will rise approximately 1000 feet in which you will experience the extraordinary views Cappadocia has to offer. It is a fantastic journey made by the eccentric landscapes and the rising sun. Post B/F, start tour by visiting Red Valley and Devrent Valley where the geographical formations remind a place of another planet. Then in Pasabagi, take a stroll between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. From there, drive to Avanos to have Lunch. Later, leave from Avanos to see the most beautiful examples of Byzantine Art in Goreme Open Air Museum. Drive to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where you will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia. Then return to the hotel. Take a tour of Turkish Night Entertainments at a Cave Restaurant like folk, belly dancer show. Over Night stay at Cappadocia. Over Night stay at Cappadocia.

Day 03Cappadocia – Antalya

After B/F, drive to the old capital of the Anatolian Seljuk Empire and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the great mystic poet and Islamic spiritual leader, who founded the sect of ''Whirling Dervishes'. Continue to Antalya over Taurus Mountains. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Rest of the day free is at leisure. Over Night stay at Antalya.

Day 04Antalya

After B/F, enjoy a full-day to discover ancient Hellenistic and Roman treasures, including the unspoiled ruins of Perge, the magnificently preserved 15,000 person theater of Aspendos and, Manavgat Waterfalls to take fresh air in this place called as "a piece of heaven". Over Night stay at Antalya.

Day 05Antalya – Pamukkale

After B/F, head to Pamukkale via Taurus Mountains, a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, terraces or carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. A mountain complex is in southern Turkey dividing the Mediterranean coastal region of Southern Turkey from the central Anatolian Plateau. Upon arrival, check-in to your hotel. Over Night stay at Pamukkale.

Day 06Pamukkale – Kusadasi

After B/F, check out from Pamukkale Hotel. Visit to the natural site with hot springs and travertine's. The local guide with take you to visit Hierapolis, which has the biggest cemetery of Anatolia. En-route, enjoy lunch at a local restaurant. Post lunch, transfer to Kusadasi and enjoy your local dinner. Over Night stay at Kusadasi.

Day 07Kusadasi

After B/F, visit to the Ephesus ancient city the greatest of all ancient sites in Turkey. Visit the Celcius Library, the Temple of Hadrian and Marble Street. Also visit Great Theatre (with 24,000 seats) where St. Paul preached and the House of St. Mary where it is believed, she spent her last days. Over Night stay at Kusadasi.

Day 08Kusadasi – Canakkale

After B/F, check out of the hotel and get transferred to Canakkale. En-route, the local guide will take you to visit Acropolis and Pergamon, where parchment was invented. This was the home town of Galen, a renowned doctor and surgeon. There will also be a brief stop at the Asklepion, Galen's temple devoted to healing. Post lunch, you are driven to the ancient city of Troy. The immortal city of the legendary Helen of Troy and Trojan horse was destroyed and rebuilt nine times. In the evening you will reach the hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. Over Night stay at Canakkale.

Day 09Canakkale – Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise

After B/F, check out from Canakkale hotel and depart to Istanbul via the Sea of Marmara by a ferryboat. After leaving luggage at your hotel proceed to explore Istanbul through a Bosphorus Cruise. Bosphorus is the name of the river which divides Turkey into two parts, the European part and the Asian part. From the boat cruise, you will get an excellent view of all that Istanbul has to offer. Various Forts and Palaces built along the river front will be visible, and you can enjoy the view with live commentary. After approximately 1.5 hours of the boat cruise, proceed to Pierre Loti Hill. Over Night stay at Istanbul.

Day 10Istanbul City Tour

After B/F, visit to Topkapi Palace (Harem section is extra), Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome. Post Lunch, visit to St. Sophia Museum, Cemberlitas (Burnt Column) and the tour ends at the Grand Bazaar. Please note that Hagia Sophia closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace closed on Tuesdays and Grand Covered Bazaar closed on Sundays. Over Night stay at Istanbul.

Day 11Istanbul – Air – Onward Destination Journey

After B/F, check out from Hotel and transfer to Ataturk International Airport to board flight departing for onward destination journey.