See the Sparkling Jewels of Turkey on a 8 Days Tour from Istanbul
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See the Sparkling Jewels of Turkey on a 8 Days Tour from Istanbul

8 days
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Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
Arriving into Istanbul, you will meet your driver and transfer to your hotel.
Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 2: Explore Istanbul

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Once you have enjoyed breakfast you will be picked from your hotel we will visit Hagia Sophia Museum, which contains one of the most magnificent architectures in the world and was founded as a basilica in the 6th century.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Byzantine Empire, Mimar Kemalettin, 34130 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Built by order of Byzantine Emperor Justinianus, St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for close to a thousand years and is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Istanbul, Istanbul
After being found the Patriarchal Basilica of Constantinople, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 by Sultan Mehmet ll.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Next stop will be at Topkapi Palace an extraordinary and full of secrets palace, which was the residence of the Imperial Ottoman Sultans for around 400 years.

The building is an example of Ottoman architecture, and the rooms exhibit collections of porcelain, weapons, armours, shields, Ottoman miniatures, Islamic calligraphic manuscripts as well as Ottoman treasures and jewellery.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Eminounu Eminounu, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
After lunch, we will continue to Kapali Carsi, the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, which is possibly the largest and oldest undercover markets in the world.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Obelisk of Theodosius, Sultanahmet, Binbirdirek, 34122 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
Last stop is Sultanahmet District and the Hippodrome which was once a centre of sportive events including chariot races and political activities of the old city. Here you find the German Fountain of Wilhelm II. The obelisk of Theodosius and the Serpentine Column, some of the monuments that you can learn more about while visiting the Hippodrome.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Selcuk/Kusadasi

Day 3: Ancient City of Ephesus, Virgin Mary House and the Temple of Artemis

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
After breakfast, we will visit the city of Ephesus, an Ancient city in the Eastern Mediterranean and one of the biggest Open-Air Museum in Turkey.

Ephesus contains more than 30 buildings and structures linked together that still have the Marks of Ancient chariot wheels and the Grand Theatre where St Paul preached against the Pagans and where the Gladiators once engaged in battle.

Formerly holding 25,000 people, this theatre was renovated by several Roman emperors and designed for theatrical performances and gladiatorial contests to be held here. Explore the Odeon Temple, Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, Stream baths of scholastic, Marble road, Temple of Domitian and Agora.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Next stop will be at The Virgin Mary's House which has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Poul ll. Many visitors Describe this as an uplifting or Spiritual Experience.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Selcuk Turkey
After you finish lunch, we will drive to The Temple of Artemis which is considered as one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Selcuk/Kusadasi

Day 4: Pamukkale Thermal Pools

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
Today we will visit the ancient spa town and travertine pools of Hierapolis and Pamukkale famous for its natural thermal spring waters. Because of the chemical properties in the water, pure white coloured travertines and stepped water terraces are created on the mountain slope.
Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
Visit the terraces and the historical city of Hierapolis which has the largest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, one of the highlights of the site is Cleopatra's Scared pool (entrance 35 TL pp extra).
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia

Stop At: Devrent Valley, Devrent Mevkii No:1 Aktepe Koyu Turkey
Today after breakfast, we will visit Devrent Valley, where the geographical formations will remind you of a place from another planet.
Duration: 2 minutes

Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
Arriving into Pasabagi, you can explore by taking a walk between the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia before we head off to Avanos to have our lunch.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
After lunch, we visit the Goreme Open air museum before driving to the highest point of the region, Uchisar Castle where you will have a panoramic view over Cappadocia.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 6: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu, Cappadocia

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Next morning after breakfast you will be picked up from the hotel and we will visit Kaymakli Underground City.

See the old historical church, bedrooms, the food storage rooms and bedrooms which are connected by 30 km corridors and tunnels in this eight-storey city.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 7: Bosphorus Cruise and Misir Carsisi, Istanbul

Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkey
Back in Istanbul and after breakfast, you can enjoy a Bosphorus Cruise where you can see the sights and hear the sounds of Turkey’s Asia and Europe sector as you cruise through this water channel of Istanbul.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Mısır Çarşısı, Rüstem Paşa, Erzak Ambarı Sok. No:92, 34116 Fatih/İstanbul, Turkey
After the cruise, our last stop will be at the Misir Carsisi, also called the Egyptian Market because it was popular for selling goods that were shipped in from Cairo.

After the tour, we transfer you to your hotel.
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 8: Departure Istanbul

Stop At: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight or you could extend your holiday.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
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Included
  • 7x Breakfast
  • 3x Dinner
  • 6x Lunch
  • Accommodation included: 7 nights
  • 7 nights accommodation
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Professional guide
  • Domestic flight tickets
  • Transport by private vehicle
  • Meals as stated in the itinerary
  • Entry/Admission - Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya)
  • Entry/Admission - Byzantine Empire
  • Entry/Admission - Topkapi Palace
  • Entry/Admission - Kapali Carsi
  • Entry/Admission - Obelisk of Theodosius
  • Entry/Admission - Ancient City of Ephesus
  • Entry/Admission - Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
  • Entry/Admission - The Temple of Artemis
  • Entry/Admission - Pamukkale Thermal Pools
  • Entry/Admission - Hierapolis & Pamukkale
  • Entry/Admission - Devrent Valley
  • Entry/Admission - Pasabag
  • Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle
  • Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City
  • Entry/Admission - Bosphorus Bridge
Not included
  • Personal Expenses
  • Other services not mentioned
  • Tips and gratuities (optional)
  • Meals that are not stated in the itinerary
  • Drinks
  • Entry/Admission - Sabiha Gokcen International Airport
Additional
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Most travelers can participate
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Tourism
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Cultural
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