Highlights
Jewels of Turkey |
06 Nights & 07 Days |
EUT 20 C |
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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 jewellery. 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 – Pamukkale
After B/F, you are free
till noon time. Then check-out from Cappadocia Hotel and drop at the airport
for your domestic flight to Denizli via Istanbul. Upon arrival, transfer from
Denizli Airport to your hotel in Pamukkale. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over
Night stay at Pamukkale.
Day 04Pamukkale
After B/F, visit
ancient Hierapolis with the Theatre, Apollo Temple and magnificent
Necropolis – graveyard in Anatolia, continue to explore Cotton Castle – Pamukkale (cotton
castle), from Pamuk for cotton and kale for castle and enjoy walking on the hot
spring waters on the snow white terraced ponds. Over Night stay at Pamukkale.
Day 05Pamukkale – 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 Hotel and transfer to the airport to board flight departing for onward
destination journey.