Highlights
Highlights of Turkey |
06 Nights & 07 Days |
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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. 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.