Turkey Tours & Travel Packages : Wonders of Tukey Tour (15 Days)
Duration: 15 Days / 14
Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Safranbolu,
Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Pergamum, Troy
Departure Dates: Everyday
Note: All Turkey
tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries
as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries
to accommodate your personal requirements and desires
to find your perfect holiday.
DAY 01 : Arrival in Istanbul
On your arrival, you will be met at the airport and
transferred to your hotel with the remainder of day
at your leisure to explore city or relax before your
tour commences.
DAY 02 : Historical Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
After breakfast at hotel meet with the guide to depart
on the full day regular group tour to explore some of
the most important sights in Istanbul. Visit the Blue
Mosque, the St Sophia, Hippodrome and Obelisk, Grand
Bazaar and Topkapi Palace (exluding harem section).
Today tour wil be completed with a visit to Rustem Pasha
Mosque.
DAY 03 : Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace
Tour
This morning you will drive Eminonu Port to board the
regular city boat for a 2 hour Bosphorous Cruise. Enjoy
this relaxing cruise along the shoreline while your
guide explains to you the history of sights seen while
onboard. We then continue on land to visit the magnificent
Dolmabahce Palace and then also visit Camlica Hill.
DAY 04 : Bus to Safranbolu
Upon check-out you will be transfered to Istanbul central
bus station to board the intercity day coach to Safranbolu.
On arrival in Safranbolu, you will be greeted and transferred
to your hotel with your evening free to discover the
Old and New Towns of Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage
site since 1994.
DAY 05 : Day at leisure in Safranbolu
Today is at your disposal to further explore Safranbolu.
The Old Town preserves many old buildings, with over
1000 registered historical artifacts as well as a large
number of ancient settlements, rock tombs and historical
bridges. The Old Town is situated in a deep ravine in
a fairly dry area in the rain shadow of the mountains.
The town derives its name from saffron, since Safranbolu
was a trading place and a center for growing saffron.
DAY 06 : Day bus to Cappadocia
Upon check-out you will be transfered to Safranbolu
central bus station to board the intercity day coach
to Safranbolu via Ankara. On arrival in Cappadocia,
you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with
your evening free.
DAY 07 : North Cappadocia Tour
Start the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Monk's valley
(Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy
chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue
on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit
the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart
for a panaromic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar
Castle.
DAY 08 : South Cappadocia Tour
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous
Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike
through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting
some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma
for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view.
Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravansarai is included. After
the tour, you will be transferred to Cappadocia bus
station for the overnight intercity coach to Antalya.
DAY 09 : Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour
Arrive in Antalya and start your day tour with a visit
to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most
important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From
here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco -
Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well
preserved example in the world. After visiting this
impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed
by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions
including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and
the ancient harbour. Evening is at your leisure to explore
the old town by night.
DAY 10 : Bus to Pamukkale
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be transferred
to Antalya bus station for the day bus to Pamukkale.
On your arrival to Pamukkale, you will be met and transferred
to your hotel. Tonight you will have the chance to enjoy
the hot spring pools of your hotel.
DAY 11 : Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Kusadasi
After some free time in the morning, start the day tou
with the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of Hierapolis
contains one of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of
the ancient world. You will see magnificent examples
of Roman Baths, Basilica and the world famous Pamukkale
‘’Cotton Castle’’. There will
be free time to walk on the terraces (where allowed),
after which you will be transferred to Kusadasi to your
hotel.
DAY 12 : Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Today you will be met at your hotel and start the tour
to Ephesus; one of the grandest cities in the Roman
world. Drive to Meryemana and visit the house of Virgin
Mary. Continue to Ephesus the Capital of Asia Minor.
Visit the ruins of Odeon, herculas gate, the temple
of Hadrian, the magnificent library, Agora and fantastic
Greco Roman theatre. After the tour, you will be transferred
back to your hotel.
DAY 13 : Pergamum Tour / Bus to Canakkale
After breakfast drive to Pergamum to visit Acropolis
where the steepest theatre of the world, the temple
of Troijan and the place of the famous Zeus altar can
be seen & Asclepion, the foremost medical centre
of the ancient world and Acropolis. After the tour,
you will be transferred to Bergama bus station for the
day bus to Canakkale where you will be met on your arrival
and transferred to your hotel.
DAY 14 : Troy Tour / Travel to Istanbul
After check-out, you will continue onto Troy. This is
the legendary city of ‘Homer’ which has
nine principal levels of occupation covering a period
of 3000 years. Then cross the strait by ferry and drive
to Istanbul along the shores of Marmara sea. After arrival
in Istanbul, transfer to the hotel for your final night
in Turkey.
DAY 15 : Departure
Option to extend package with additional night(s) in
Istanbul or we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul
International Airport for your return or onward flight.
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land & or internal flight transportation
* All roundtrip airport transfers with A/C minivans
* Local taxes & handling services
* All tours & travel packages are insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish
Travel Agencies)
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