Wonders of Turkey
Tour Summary
Explore magnificent Turkey with 11 Days customized package with a personal tour guide in a luxury vehicle from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history and home of the Trojan Horse. Visit Pergamum; Where John wrote his letter, Pergamum had been a capital city for almost four hundred years. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia, learn history about early Christians and see rock churches, make photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Visit Ankara, the capital of Turkey.
Tour Highlights
- Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe and was the capital for several different empires.
- Explore Gallipoli, home to one of the most dramatic battles in history
- Pergamum, Where John wrote his letter
- Walk on the ancient roads of the Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and see the Holy Mary house.
- Visit Pamukkale and swim in Pools of Heaven on Earth.
- Visit Konya, Home of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi
- Cappadocia; The land of beautiful horses and home of the fairy chimneys.
- Ankara; the capital of Turkey and home of the mausoleum of Ataturk
Inclusions
- Hotels: 10 nights’ accommodation in 3 or 4 stars hotel
- 2-night Recital Hotel Istanbul (4*)
- 1-night Buyuk Truva Hotel Canakkale (4*)
- 1-night Efe Boutique Hotel Kusadasi (3*)
- 1-night Tripolis Hotel Pamukkale (4*)
- 1-night Selcuk Hotel Konya (4*)
- 2-night Hera Cave Cappadocia (4*)
- 1-night Hampton by Hilton Bolu (4*)
- 1-night City Tulip Hotel Istanbul (3*)
- Land transportation by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Professional English-speaking local tour guide
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary (10-Breakfast – 9-lunch)
- Transfer services from/to Airports
Exclusions
- Items of a personal nature, tips & gratuities
- International Flight tickets
- Food and drinks, unless specified, a beverage with meals
- Travel insurance & visa
- Items not mentioned as being included
- Sights' entrance fee
Departure Dates
Departure date | Return date | Price | Capacity |
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Sunday 15 January 2023 | Monday 30 January 2023 | 1,200 | 7 |
Friday 10 February 2023 | Thursday 23 February 2023 | 1,399 | Full |
Friday 10 March 2023 | Friday 10 March 2023 | 1,199 | 8 |
Accommodation
Recital Hotel IstanbulStar:
Buyuk Truva Hotel CanakkaleStar:
Efe Boutique Hotel KusadasiStar:
Tripolis Hotel PamukkaleStar:
Selcuk Hotel KonyaStar:
Hera Cave CappadociaStar:
Hampton by Hilton BoluStar:
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Istanbul
Day 3: Gallipoli Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Canakkale
Day 4: Troy & Pergamum Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Kusadasi
Day 5: Ancient Ephesus Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)
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. At the end of the tour drive you to Pamukkale.
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 6: Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Konya
Day 7: Konya to Fair Chimneys of Cappadocia (Breakfast-Lunch)
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continues to Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 9: Cappadocia to Ankara to Bolu (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Bolu
Day 10: Bolu to Istanbul (Istiklal Street – Shopping) (Breakfast-Lunch)
Overnight in Istanbul