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Highlights Of Turkey Highlights

  • Explore the timeless splendor of Istanbul as you wander through the bustling bazaars and visit the stunning Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia

  • Roam the ancient streets of Ephesus, where the ruins of Library of Celsus and the Great Theater, will transport you back to the glory days of the Roman Empire

  • Immerse yourself in the surreal landscapes of Pamukkale, where terraced mineral-rich pools and cascading white travertine formations create a sight to behold

  • Take a tour of breathtaking Cappadocia region, where whimsical fairy chimneys, ancient cave dwellings, and mystical rock formations will leave you spellbound

  • Relax on the sun-kissed beaches of Kusadasi, where turquoise waters beckon, and soak in the ancient history and vibrant culture of this charming coastal town

Highlights Of Turkey Overview

About the tour:

Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the enchanting land of Turkey, where ancient wonders and breathtaking landscapes await. This comprehensive tour will take you to the country's most captivating destinations. Begin your adventure in Istanbul, the vibrant fusion of East and West, where the grandeur of the Blue Mosque and the timeless allure of the Hagia Sophia will leave you in awe. From there, venture to the coastal paradise of Kusadasi, where the ancient city of Ephesus will transport you back in time with its remarkable ruins. Marvel at the cascading terraces of Pamukkale, a natural wonder of thermal pools and travertine formations, before delving into the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, where fairy chimneys and cave dwellings create an otherworldly atmosphere. With seamless transfers by domestic flights, you'll effortlessly explore each destination, maximizing your time to soak in the rich history and captivating beauty of Turkey.

Quick Info:

  • Start Point/ End Point: Instanbul
  • Duration: 8 Days/ 7 Nights
  • Destinations Covered: Istanbul - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia

Departure Dates (2023-24):

  • July: 1, 15, 29
  • August: 12
  • November: 4, 18
  • December: 2
  • January: 20
  • February: 17
  • March: 2

Inclusions:

Accommodation:

  • 2 nights hotel in Istanbul
  • 3 nights hotel in Kusadasi
  • 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia

Meals:

  • 7 open buffet breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 5 dinners

Transfers:

  • All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach

Entrance Fee: All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary

Guide: Professional English-speaking tour guides


Experiences Covered:

  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Istanbul Bosporus Cruise Tour
  • Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour 
  • Guided Pamukkale Tour
  • Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

Highlights Of Turkey Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival in Istanbul | Capital City of Three Empires
İstanbul

Upon your arrival in Istanbul Airport, the driver will pick you up and transfer you to your hotel. Once you check-in, the remaining day is yours to enjoy on your own. One can walk down the bustling streets or explore the local markets of Arasta Bazaar or others and try on some Turkish street delicacies such as Lahmacun, Pide, and Borek. You can even visit the Galata Tower, one of the renowned sites in Istanbul.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from the airport and drop-off at your pre-booked hotel
Activity: Leisure Day In Istanbul
Day 2
Istanbul City Tour | Visit the Major Landmarks in the City
İstanbul

The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you for sightseeing of Istanbul. Explore the historic Hippodrome, admire the beauty of Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque (Blue Mosque), marvel at the grandeur of Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, and enjoy authentic Turkish delights at Asil Efendi. Post sightseeing, get transferred to your hotel for overnight stay.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul for a city sightseeing tour.
  • Post sightseeing, the driver will drop you at your hotel for an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Activity: Istanbul Sightseeing Day Tour
  • Start your tour by visiting the Hippodrome, an ancient race course where chariot races once took place in the Byzantine times.
  • Marvel at the blue tiles and stunning architecture of the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque.
  • Discover the beauty of the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, originally a Byzantine church, then an Ottoman mosque, now a museum.
  • End your day visiting the Asil Efendi shop and savor in authentic Turkish delights, including traditional spices, teas, and shop for handmade crafts.
Day 3
Bosporus Cruise Ride | Transfer to Kusadasi
Kuşadası

Check-out from your hotel and get picked up by your driver to get to Bosphorus Pier, the starting point of Cruise ride. Sail along the city's iconic attractions like Ciragan & Topkapi palace, & Hagia Sophia. Later, visit the Grand Spice Bazaar to shop for authentic Turkish spices. After the tour, get dropped at Istanbul Airport to reach Izmir airport. From here get transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay. 

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel and drop you at the start point of Bosporus Cruise Ride.
  • After the cruise ride, you will be picked up and taken to Grand Spice Bazaar.
  • You will then get dropped at Istanbul Airport from where you will take your flight to Izmir.
  • Get picked up from Izmir Airport and transferred to your pre-booked hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay.
Activity: Bosphorus Cruise Tour | Visit to the Grand Spice Bazaar
  • Begin your day by embarking on a captivating Bosphorus Cruise excursion, wherein you can explore the stunning sights of Istanbul's coastlines
  • On your cruise ride, marvel at the palaces, fortresses, and fishing villages that line the shores of the Bosphorus
  • Admire iconic landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and the magnificent Rumeli Fortress
  • You will then get to the Grand Spice Bazaar and shop for authentic spices
Day 4
Excursion to Ephesus | Explore the Turkish Village of Sirince
Kuşadası

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a tour to Ephesus. Visit one of the best-preserved ancient sites - the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, Roman baths, and more. Post sightseeing, get transferred to the quaint village of Sirince having cobble-stone streets & houses of Anatolian Greek architecture. There, you can also learn the art of making fruit wine. Later, get dropped back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi for Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour.
  • After the tour, get dropped off to your hotel for an overnight stay in Kusadasi.
Activity: Ephesus Excursion | Sirince Village Tour
  • Start your day by visiting the remarkable Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World
  • Stroll along Curetes Street, an ancient pathway that once bustled with activity and commerce
  • Next, immerse yourself in the ancient bathing traditions at the famous Roman baths
  • Marvel at the beautiful architecture of the Celsus Library, once home to thousands of valuable scrolls
  • Later, experience the grandeur of the well-preserved Grand Theatre, which once hosted performances for thousands of spectators
  • You will then get to explore the village of Sirince, known for its serene landscapes, traditional houses, and local vineyards
Day 5
Tour to Pamukkale | Admire the Calcium Terraces of Denizli Province
Pamukkale

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you to Pamukkale, where you will get to see the wonderful calcium terraces. You will also explore the ruins of Hierapolis, an ancient Greek city dating back to the Hellenistic Period and learn more about its rich history. Later, get transferred back to the hotel in Kusadasi for an overnight stay.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi for Pamukkale sightseeing tour
  • Get dropped off at your hotel for overnight stay in Kusadasi
Activity: Pamukkale Sightseeing
  • Begin your tour to embark on a journey to Pamukkale and spend your day exploring its calcium terraces (Travertines of Pamukkale), natural springs and the ancient ruins of Hierapolis
  • Walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs of Pamukkale Thermal Pools
Day 6
Kusadasi to Cappadocia | Day at Leisure
Cappadocia

Post check out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and assist in your smooth transfer to Izmir Airport for your domestic flight to Cappadocia. Get transferred to your hotel and spend the rest of the day at leisure. You can stroll through the beautiful markets of Özler Art Center or indulge in a Wine tour. Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Transfer in Coach
  • After check-out, the driver will pick you up from your hotel in Kusadasi and drop off at Izmir Airport from where you will take your flight to Cappadocia
  • Get picked up from Cappadocia Airport and dropped off at your pre-booked hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia
Activity: Leisure Day in Cappadocia
Day 7
Cappadocia Day Tour | Explore the Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum
Cappadocia

The driver will pick you up from your hotel and take you on a guided tour of the Cappadocia region and its remarkable attractions. You will be taken to the Ozkonak Underground City; a cluster of ancient settlements carved out of solid rock to provide shelter and defence in Byzantine era. You will also be taken to the Goreme Open Air Museum, Cavusin, Love Valley, Devrent Valley and Three Beauties which is a symbol of Cappadocia. Later, get transferred back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel to take you on a sightseeing tour of the prominent attractions of Cappadocia.
  • After the sightseeing tour, get dropped to your hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.
Activity: Cappadocia Sightseeing Tour
  • Start the tour by visiting the Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia.
  • Next, visit the Goreme famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks.
  • The next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
  • Visit a pottery workshop, to see how to make pottery.
  • End your tour by visiting Love Valley, Devrent Valley & Three Beauties, the symbol of Cappadocia.
Day 8
Departure from Cappadocia to Istanbul | Return Home with Bagful of Memories
İstanbul

Pack your bags and check-out from your hotel in Cappadocia. The driver will pick you up from the hotel and take you to Cappadocia Airport from where you can board your flight to Istanbul. Take your flight back home from Istanbul with a bag full of memories.

Transfer in Coach
  • The driver will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Cappadocia Airport from where you can board your flight to Istanbul.

Select Package Options

Price Includes
  • Stay
    • 2 nights stay in Istanbul in The Central Palace Taksim Hotel or similar
    • 3 nights stay in Kusadasi in 5 star Ramada Hotel and Suit or similar
    • 2 nights stay in Cappadocia in El Puente Cave Hotel or similar
  • Meals
    • 7 open buffet breakfasts
    • 5 lunches
    • 5 dinners
  • Transfers
    • All airport transfer services mentioned inside the itinerary
    • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
  • Ticket
    • Entrance fees to all monuments mentioned in the itinerary
  • Guide
    • Professional English-speaking tour guide
  • Sightseeing
    • Sightseeing as per itinerary

More Details about Highlights Of Turkey

Know Before You Go for Highlights Of Turkey

  • Internal flights and any kind of insurance are not included in the package.
  • Turkey entry visa is not included in the package.
  • The package does not include hotel taxes or any item of personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, laundry, cold drinks or any other item that is not mentioned in the inclusions.
  • Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir, Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir and Cappadocia to Istanbul are not included in the package.
  • If the hotels listed are not available, then we will arrange another hotel of a similar category and you might be charged extra if you wish to change the category of hotel.
  • Cappadocia Night Show and Hot Air-Balloon ride can be included in the package at an additional cost.
  • The package can be customized at additional charges, however last minute reservations are not entertained.
  • You might opt for an optional dinner cruise on the Bosporus Tour for which you will be charged extra.
  • Do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit of religious places such as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Things To Carry for Highlights Of Turkey

  • Thermoplastic water bottle
  • Back pack (50-60l)
  • Extra pair of socks
  • Sports shoes
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
  • Comfortable clothes
  • Mobile power bank
  • Sunscreen lotion (spf 40+)