Highlights

              Highlights of Turkey

06 Nights & 07 Days

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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. Over Night stay at Cappadocia.

Day 02Cappadocia

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.

Day 03Cappadocia – Kusadasi

After B/F, check out from Cappadocia Hotel and depart to Domestic Airport for internal flight to Izmir and surface connection to Kusadasi after 1 hour drive. You reach your hotel in the afternoon and enjoy beautiful natural scenic of this lovely village. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night stay at Kusadasi.

Day 04Ephesus Tour

After B/F, a visit to Ephesus – once the commercial centre of the ancient world – is a highlight of any visit to Turkey. The city, whose wealth and patronage supported its splendid architectural program, was dedicated to the goddess Artemis. Her enormous temple, once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the 3RD Century B. C. The tour of the ruins also includes a theatre, gymnasium, agora and baths, as well as the Library of Celsus. Over Night stay in Kusadasi.

Day 05Kusadasi – Istanbul – Bosphorus Cruise

Early morning, check-out from the hotel and take domestic flight to Istanbul. 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 06Istanbul 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). Spend some leisure time for shopping at 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 07Istanbul – Onward Destination Journey

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