Highlights

Turkey Delight

8 Nights & 9 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

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.