Starting From:
USD$2,595.00
USD$2,395.00
Explore the diverse city of Turkey! Roam through Istanbul and see the great mosques and towers, see the famous ruins of the city of Troy, and the ancient tunnels of Cappadocia. This trip offers many historical sites and ancient history, along with excellent cuisine, from Turkish Doner to Turkish pancakes and coffee.
Highlights: |
Istanbul, Hagia Sophia, Grand Bazaar, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Mevlana Museum, Konya, Cappadocia |
Major Cities/Towns/Islands: |
Istanbul, Çanakkale, Selcuk, Pamukkale, Konya, Cappadocia |
Variety of Transport: |
Bus/Van, light walking |
Activity: |
Easy: Walks in the towns and bazaars. Short walks through world heritage sites and monuments. |
Unique Local Experiences: |
Explore Bazaars and ancient ruins, see grand mosques and heritage sites all across Turkey. |
Day | Tour | Meals | Proposed Hotels |
Day-01 | Arrive Istanbul | Fer Hotel | |
Day-02 | Full Day Tour Istanbul | B+L | Fer Hotel |
Day-03 | Istanbul – Çanakkale | B+L | Hotel |
Day-04 | Çanakkale – Bergama – Selcuk | B+L | Hotel |
Day-05 | Selcuk Full Day tour | B+L+D | Hotel |
Day-06 | Selcuk – Pamukkale | B+D | Hotel |
Day-07 | Pamukkale – Konya | B+D | Hotel |
Day-08 | Konya – Cappadocia | B+D | Fer Hotel |
B=Breakfast, L=Lunch, D=Dinner
Day 01 Arrive Istanbul
Airport transfer from Istanbul airport to your hotel in Istanbul. Free day.
Day 02 Full Day Tour Istanbul
Sightseeing tour of Istanbul with visits of Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cistern, Islamic Art Museum and Grand Bazaar.
Day 03 Istanbul – Çanakkale
Drive to Çanakkale this morning from Istanbul. Guided tour of Troy and Troy Museum in the afternoon. Overnight in Çanakkale.
Day 04 Çanakkale – Bergama – Selcuk
Drive to Selcuk via Pergamon today. Stop at Pergamon ancient site and enjoy a guided tour there. Have local lunch in Bergama and be hosted by locals. At the same place, you will attend to a carpet educational. Continue to Selcuk and spend the night in a boutique hotel in Selcuk
Day 05 Selcuk Full Day tour
Guided tour of Ephesus this morning. Enjoy some time at your leisure today, after local lunch where you will try Turkish pancakes, called Gözleme. In the late afternoon, drive up to the village of Şirince and walk around this beautiful village. Your dinner will be served at the village today.
Day 06 Selcuk – Pamukkale
Drive to Pamukkale from Selcuk this morning after breakfast. In the afternoon, head up to Pamukkale and enjoy the tour of travertines and Hierapolis ancient site. Dinner will be served at the hotel this evening.
Day 07 Pamukkale – Konya
Drive to Konya this morning after breakfast. You will be visiting Mevlana Museum, Ottoman Mosques and Aladdin Hill, where locals hang out to have tea & coffee. Dinner is included in a traditional restaurant this evening.
Day 08 Konya – Cappadocia
Drive to Cappadocia this morning after breakfast. Stop at Sultan Han Cervansarai on the way. Guided tour of Kaymaklı underground city and pottery demonstration. Turkish night with dinner included this evening.