Best of Turkey Tour-Ten Days

Best of Turkey Tour-Ten Days

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Best of Turkey Tour-Ten Days

10 Days Starting and ending in istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Kuşadası, Ephesus Ancient Theatre, Ancient Ephesus, Pamukkale, Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools), Antalya, Cappadocia

Tour operator:

Tour Altinkum Travel

Tour code:

39776P104

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Meat, Halal, Vegetarians, Different tastes from TUrkish cuisine with vegetarian option

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1739 $1478 Operator discount: -$261 -15%

NB: Prices correct on 21-Nov-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Explore magnificent Turkey with 10 Days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, storage rooms, and kitchens, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, and take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Enjoy the sunset on the Mediterranean from the best panoramic point of Antalya. Walk in the cobblestone paved with colorful flowers streets of old town and see clock tower, Hadrian Gate and Kesik Minare. Domestic flight tickets, airport transfers, 4* accommodation, day tours with English-speaking tour guide, lunch at tours provided.

Highlights

  • istanbul

  • Kusadasi (Ancient Ephesus)

  • Pamukkale

  • Antalya

  • Cappadocia

Places You'll See

Ephesus

Pamukkale

Istanbul

Cappadocia

Antalya

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul (Monday)

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel

Upon arrival at Istanbul/SAW Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Treasures Of Istanbul (Tuesday)

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next, the Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic meters (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns. . Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period Hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 : Bosphorus Cruise / Flight To Izmir (Wednesday)

Location: Kuşadası, İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage in the lobby. According to your pick up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Next, Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history wıth beautiful nature. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion, you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress, and further along with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace. After the tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 : Ephesus Tour (Thursday)

Location: Ephesus Ancient Theatre, Kuşadası, Ancient Ephesus

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 : Pamukkale Tour (Friday)

Location: Pamukkale, Travertines of Pamukkale (thermal pools), Antalya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Khan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive you to Denizli bus station for your 5 hours bus journey to Antalya. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya.

Day 6 : Antalya City Tour (Saturday)

Location: Cappadocia, Antalya

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Best Western Khan

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

(09:30-16:00)
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. Next; Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view, you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see the top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret), and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 7 : Konya&Cappadocia (Sunday)

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Fresco Cave Suites

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

(08:30-20:00)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, and visit the museum of 13th-century Philosopher Mevlana Celaleddin-i Rumi. Mevlana was a philosopher and mystic of Islam, but not a Muslim of the orthodox type. His doctrine advocates unlimited tolerance, positive reasoning, goodness, charity, and awareness through love. Then visit 700-year-old Caravanserail (ancient traders and travelers on the silk road) After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 8 : Fairy Chimneys Of Cappadocia (Monday)

Location: Cappadocia, Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Gresco Cave SUıtes

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

(09:30-16:00)
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the natural highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 9 : Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight To Istanbul (Tuesday)

Location: Istanbul Airport, Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

(09:00-16:00)
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock churches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. The tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After the tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1-hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 10 : Departure Day (Wednesday)

Location: Istanbul Airport

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight departure time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
(Breakfast)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4-star hotel accommadation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport transfers from/to hotels

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Free wifi at the hotels

  • Fully Guided

    Day tours with licensed English speaking tour guide

  • Meals – Half Board

    Meal plan as mentioned on the itinerary

  • Domestic Flight tickets

    Economic class domestic flight tickets with 15kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage

What's Not Included

  • Drinks with Meals

    Beverages with meals

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Optional

  • Entrance Fees

    Admission Fee(per person): -Ancient Ephesus: 40€ -House of Mary: 13€ -Pamukkale: 30€ -Goreme Museum: 25€ -Kaymakli Underground City: 15€ -Zelve (Pasabag): 15€ Note: -The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues.

    The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours.

    -Free entry for the kids 8yr and below

Optional Extras

  • Hot Air Balloon Flight

    Hot Air Balloon Flight

Check out our Q&As

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    euro

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    easy

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Domestic flight tickets

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    yes

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    yes, mentioned on the price list

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is guaranteed departure

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • What is the maximum group size?

    15

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    no

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    yes

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    no

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    no

  • Company Instant Book

    yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Depends on the generous of the guests

  • Can we get a guide in our own language?

    Yes, please contact us for further details

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    yes

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.

  • Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?

    A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Josh  

Great Tour to History!

08-Apr-2020

We had a fab tour of the top-visited attractions of Turkey. Tour guide Gonca was well informative, friendly, and knowledgeable. The tour vehicle was comfortable and air-conditioned, The hotels we stayed were well located, clean, lunches served at the local restaurants. what more could you want? Highly recommend to everyone!

Zara  

Hop On-Hop Off Turkey!

17-Apr-2020

We took a tour that covers highlights of Turkey such as Istanbul, Efeso, Pamukale, Antalya and Capadokya. The tour was well organized in a comfortable bus. The hotels we stayed were 4 stars and clean, breakfasts served at the hotels as an open buffet, the tour guide Riza was very helpful and positive, He gave a lot of information about historical monuments and Turkey. Thanks to everyone who contributed to my holiday

Mel  

Fab trip to Turkey!

13-May-2020

Fantastic trip with great people. We were a small group of Australian, New Zealanders, and the British. We had an amazing time, a well-organized tour with a very professional tour guide (Emre). Highly recommend...

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