7D6N
Turkey
7D/6N Tantalizing Turkey Packages
$961.00
Inclusions:
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6 Nights accommodation base in a 5 star Hotel base in twin sharing
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Meal : (6) Breakfast, (7) Lunch, (7) Dinner
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Air-conditioned bus with FREE WIFI as requested at your itinerary throughout the tour
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Admission tickets for all listed attractions, including parking and toll fees
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2 x 0.5L bottles of mineral water per person, per day during the tour
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Shared large bottled water (1 per 4 people) provided at meals
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Tips for hotel staff and restaurant service
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Baggage handling at hotels
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All applicable taxes
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Guide tipping
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English speaking tour guide
Exclusions:
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Beverages during meals (e.g., juice, soft drinks)
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Personal expenses
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Visa fees
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Optional tours and activities
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Peak Season Surcharge
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Special Hour Surcharge
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International airfare
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Baggage handling at the airport
We also offer:
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Roundtrip Airfare
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Insurance
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Simcard/Pocket Wifi
Note: No booking has been made yet, subject to availability and may change without prior notice.
Travel Dates: April 17, 2025 - April 23, 2025
Itinerary
Day 1: :ISTANBUL-CANAKKALE
- Arrive in Istanbul
- Bosphorus Tour: Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait, marveling at views of palaces, forts, and summer homes.
- Spice Market: Explore this historic market with a variety of spices, teas, and traditional products.
- After lunch, drive to Canakkale, cross the Dardanelles, and check in for an overnight stay in Canakkale.
Day 2: Canakkale – Pergamon – Kusadasi
- Troy: Visit the ancient city and the replica of the famous Trojan Horse.
- Pergamon: Tour the ancient city, including the steepest theater in Turkey and temples like Trajan and Athena.
- Drive to Kusadasi and check in for an overnight stay.
Day 3: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale
- House of Virgin Mary: Visit this sacred site where Mary is believed to have spent her final years.
- Ephesus: Explore this well-preserved Greco-Roman city with highlights like the Library of Celsus and Temple of Hadrian.
- Enjoy a leather fashion show, then drive to Pamukkale.
- Pamukkale (Cotton Castle): Visit the travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.
- Check into a thermal hotel in Pamukkale.
Day 4: Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
- Mevlana Museum in Konya: Visit the museum dedicated to the 13th-century philosopher Rumi.
- Sultanhan Caravanserai: Stop at this historic rest stop for traders.
- Continue to Cappadocia, check in, and enjoy dinner.
Day 5: Cappadocia
- Hot Air Balloon (Optional): Early morning balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscapes.
- Kaymakli/Ozkanak Underground City: Discover this ancient refuge with its extensive rooms and passageways.
- Turkish Carpet Workshop: Learn about traditional carpet weaving.
- Goreme Open-Air Museum: See rock churches decorated with frescoes.
- Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, Dervent Valley: Photo stops at these unique Cappadocian landscapes, including Fairy Chimneys and Three Beauties.
- Optional evening: Belly dancing and folk show in a cave restaurant.
Day 6: Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
- Drive to Ankara, stopping at Salt Lake along the way.
- Ataturk Mausoleum: Visit the resting place of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.
- After lunch, continue to Istanbul for dinner and an overnight stay.
Day 7: Istanbul – Departure
- Topkapi Palace: Tour the palace with its rich collection of artifacts and relics.
- Blue Mosque: Visit the mosque with its iconic six minarets and blue tile interiors.
- Hippodrome of Constantinople: View the remaining columns and fountain.
- Hagia Sophia: Explore this iconic architectural marvel.
- Grand Bazaar: Spend time shopping in one of the world’s oldest covered markets.
- Dinner at an Asian restaurant, then transfer to the airport for departure.