Highlights
Turkey Delight |
8 Nights & 9 Days |
EUT 20 E |
|
||
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
Arrive Ataturk Airport, Istanbul
and transfer to your hotel. Rest of the day is at leisure to explore the
vibrant city. Over Night stay at Istanbul.
Day 02Istanbul City Tour
After B/F, visit to Topkapi Palace (Harem
section is extra), Blue Mosque, Roman Hippodrome. Afternoon, visits to St. Sophia Museum, Cemberlitas (Burnt
Column). Evening is free at leisure. One can spend time on 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. After the city tour, transfer to 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. Later
you return back to the hotel. Over Night stay in Istanbul.
Day 03Istanbul to Izmir – Kusadasi
After B/F, free Day until
the afternoon for your domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and
check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Enjoy beautiful natural scenic of this
lovely village. Rest of the day is at leisure. Over Night stay in 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 – Izmir – Cappadocia
After B/F, depart for Izmir
Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport,
transfer to Cappadocia which is around 2 – 2.5 Hrs. 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 06Cappadocia 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 07Cappadocia Tour – Istanbul
After B/F, visit to Kaymakli
Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of
hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for
stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. The second
part of our Cappadocia Tour will include Uchisar Castle, Avcilar, and Pigeon
Valley. Later, transfers to the airport to board domestic flight departing to
Istanbul. Transfer from Airport and check-in to your hotel. Enjoy the mystical
atmosphere of Istanbul at night. Over Night stay in Istanbul.
Day 08Istanbul Taksim District
After B/F, visit to Taksim
District, which is the heart of the night and intellectual life of Istanbul. It
has a huge selection of exquisite bars, restaurants, cafes, and cinemas,
offering an excellent opportunity for Lunch. Istiklal Street, a street which is
known to be the centre of the Turkish Film Industry will offer an excellent
opportunity to immerse yourself in the heart of Istanbul's commercial and
cultural centre. Over Night stay in Istanbul.
Day 09Istanbul – Air – Onward Destination Journey
After B/F, check-out from
Istanbul Hotel and transfer to Ataturk Airport to board flight departing for
onward destination journey.