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Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$2,500This 10-day tour covers Turkey’s main destinations using domestic flights from and to Istanbul. The itinerary begins with three nights in Istanbul, where participants visit sites representing the city’s location across two continents and its history under three empires. After Istanbul, the tour continues by plane to Cappadocia for two nights. There, guests visit underground cities, rock-cut churches, and the region’s distinctive fairy chimneys. Next, the tour proceeds to Kusadasi for two nights, serving as a base to explore the ancient Greco-Roman city of Ephesus and the nearby House of the Virgin Mary. The tour then travels to Pamukkale, where guests can swim in the thermal springs and see the natural terraces. The final stop is Antalya, with two nights spent in its old town, featuring visits to the clock tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Kesik Minare, and cobblestone streets. Transportation throughout the tour is by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicles and includes multiple domestic flights if the flight tickets option is selected. The package includes breakfast and lunch as specified in the itinerary, airport transfers on arrival and departure, and pre-paid skip-the-line tickets for entrance to historical sites. Entrance fees, personal expenses, and tips for guides and drivers are not included. Some site visits may be affected by local holidays or renovations. There is an option to upgrade some land transfers to flights, such as Antalya to Cappadocia, at an additional cost, which changes the itinerary by removing the visit to Konya. Optional activities, like a one-hour boat tour in Antalya, may replace unavailable attractions. Flight tickets can be included or excluded based on the selected option during booking, with guidance provided for purchasing flights if excluded.
Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.
60 min
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.
60 min
It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
60 min
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
60 min
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
60 min
With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World
120 min
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years
60 min
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.
120 min
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. 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 the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
120 min
After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
60 min
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.
60 min
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.
60 min
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 traveler
120 min
The 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.
60 min
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 worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
120 min
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.
60 min
At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya
180 min
According to your pick up time meet your guide and start your our.Visit Karpuzkaldıran and Düden Waterfalls, where cascading water and green surroundings offer a refreshing introduction to the region's natural beauty. Follow the park paths, listen to the rush of falling water and pause at scenic viewpoints for photographs before continuing into the heart of the city.
60 min
Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and taste the flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine. Then explore Kaleiçi, Antalya's atmospheric old town, with 1–1.5 hours of free time to discover its narrow stone streets at your own pace. Look out for Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and Kesik Minare, or browse the boutiques, art galleries and souvenir shops tucked among the historic buildings. Whether you prefer taking photographs, finding a local keepsake or simply soaking up the old town's character, this is your time to enjoy Antalya your way. Finish the day with a one-hour sightseeing boat tour along the coastline. From the water, admire Antalya's impressive cliffs, the city skyline and the turquoise Mediterranean stretching into the distance. Relax on board and enjoy a fresh perspective on the scenery you have explored throughout the day. Overnight in Antalya (1h boat tour: 10 Euros per person)
240 min
Accordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri.
30 min
Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın. Important Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight can be in the morning or in the afternoon. Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (If your flıght is ın the mornıng) Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (ıf your fllight is at afternoon)
60 min
Rose and Red 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. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
60 min
is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
60 min
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
60 min
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.
60 min
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