• Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Best of Turkey Tour : This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.
  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
  • Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
This 8-day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. See some of the best that Turkey has to offer on this short but sweet tour which introduces you the dramatic landscape of Cappadocia, the natural wonder that is Pamukkale's travertine pools and some of the best classical ruins in the World, before heading back to see the iconic sights of Istanbul.

8 Days "Best of Turkey Tour" starts and ends in Istanbul. In this trip you will have a chance to discover the best of Turkey's main attractions and historical sites including the Roman ruins of Ephesus, the center of old Constantinople, and the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia. Swim in the pool of Cleopatra at Pamukkale and enjoy the tranquility of the house of the virgin Mary. 

TOUR PLAN

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1.

Days
Istanbul 1 click here for the tour programme

Saturday

Istanbul Free Day

Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore Istanbul.

Overnight Istanbul 



Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim

2.

Days
Istanbul-Cappadocia 2 click here for the tour programme

Sunday
Istanbul Bosphorous Cruise

After breakfast, cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with a 1-hour Bosphorus cruise by public ferry where your guide will explain the historical sites along the way.
This afternoon there is a flight to Cappadocia, upon arrival you will be transferred to your hotel. The remainder of the day is free time to explore.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique (B, D)



Accommodation: Cappadocia Gamirasu Cave Hotel

3.

Days
Cappadocia 3 click here for the tour programme

Monday

Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys and explore the many levels of an underground city. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget!

Overnight Cappadocia (B, D)



Accommodation: Cappadocia Gamirasu Cave Hotel

4.

Days
Konya 4 click here for the tour programme

Tuesday

Sultanhani Caravansary, Konya

Leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and the mausoleum of Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi.

Overnight Konya (B, D)



Accommodation: Novotel Konya

5.

Days
Pamukkale 5 click here for the tour programme

Wednesday

Pamukkale, Hierapolis

Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale.

Overnight Pamukkale (B, D)



Accommodation: Adem Pira Hotel

6.

Days
Kusadasi 6 click here for the tour programme

Thursday

Laodicea, Kusadasi

Today, we will explore Laodicea ancient city which was the chief city of the Lycus River Valley region. The full name of the city was Laodicea ad Lyceum (Laodicea on the Lycus). The city was originally known as Diospolis ("the City of Zeus"). The Greek deity considered to be the greatest of the Olympian gods. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.

Overnight Kuşadası (B, D)



Accommodation: Boutique Ilayda Hotel

7.

Days
Ephesus Sirince 7 click here for the tour programme

Friday

Ephesus, Sirince

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value. This afternoon you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Overnight Istanbul (B)




Accommodation: Point Hotel Taksim

8.

Days
Istanbul 8 click here for the tour programme

Saturday

Istanbul

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends before being transferred to the airport for your onward flight.



Accommodation: No accommodation
INCLUDING:
Tour includes :-
Inbound Transfer - Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Outbound Transfer - Istanbul
Istanbul Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Bosphorus Cruise
Domestic flight between Istanbul and Cappadocia and transfers
Domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul and transfers
Tips except Driver and Guide
Entrance fees
7 nights - accommodation.

EXCLUDED:
Tour does not include:-
Suggested optional activities.
Tips - Driver and Guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance
International Flights

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Highlights

  • Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
  • Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Göreme - Open Air Museum (Dark Church)
  • Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise
  • Istanbul - Dolmabahce Palace
  • Istanbul - Spice Bazaar
  • Konya - Mevlana Museum
  • Laodicea - Ancient Site
  • Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
  • Pamukkale - Hierapolis
  • Site of the Temple of Artemis
  • Sultanhani Caravansary

Notes

Please Note :

1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.

2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.

3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.

4. The optional half day Spice Bazaar and Bosphorous tour starts at 13:00. If flying into Istanbul on this day ensure you have left enough time to clear the airport, transfer to your hotel, check-in and be ready at reception before 13:00. We recommend considering an extra night in Istanbul beforehand.

5. We require a copy/image of your passport in order to book flights. You will need to have your passport handy at check-in for any domestic flights. Domestic flight times may vary due to various circumstances.

Accommodation

This is intended to give an idea of the type of accommodation that may be expected. The actual hotels used for any given tour may change due to many reasons such as group size, availability, time of year, hotel standard has dropped or simply we found a better hotel. We update the website immediately if and when any changes take place. If and when we do change hotels it will be to a hotel of equal or higher standard and will be at no extra cost.

Where more than one hotel is shown for a given an overnight stop this means that one of those hotels will be used.

Cappadocia: Gamirasu Hotel

Standard: Boutique Cave

Istanbul: Point Hotel Taksim

Standard: Boutique

Konya: Novotel Konya

Standard: 4 star

Kuşadası: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Standard: Boutique

Pamukkale: Adem Pira Hotel 

Standard : 4 star

ACTIVITY DETAILS
ACTIVITY CODE:
#53
LOCATION:
Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus
MEALS:
7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
CANCELLATION POLICY:
90 days or before the departure, 20% is not refunded. - Between 89 and 60 days before the departure, 35% of the total tour amount is not refunded. - Between 59 and 30 days before the departure, 60% of the total tour amount is not refunded. - Between 29 and 15 days before the departure, 80% of the total tour amount is not refunded. - Cancellations between 14 and 0 days before the departure, the total tour amount will not be refunded.

DATES AND PRICES

1.499

8 Days

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