Highlights
Grand Tour of Turkey |
10 Nights & 11 Days |
EUT 20 F |
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Destination |
Turkey |
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Continent |
Europe |
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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 |
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Capital City |
Ankara |
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Language |
Turkish |
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Currency |
Turkish lira |
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Season |
April – October |
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Airport |
Istanbul Ataturk Airport | Antalya Airport | Konya Airport | Canakkale Airport | Izmir Airport |
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Time Zone |
GMT + 3:00 |
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Dial Code |
+90 |
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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.