The Turkish Tour
The Turkish Tour
The Turkish Tour
10 Days
Visiting: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde, Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
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Tour code:
28819
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
A meticulously crafted adventure that showcases the country's most breathtaking highlights. From the coastal beauty of Antalya with its historic Ottoman district and majestic waterfall to the awe-inspiring lunar landscapes of Cappadocia, this tour invites you to explore Turkey's rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural wonders. Marvel at the best-preserved Roman theatre in Aspendos, the ancient Greek temple of Apollo in Side, and the calcareous wonders of Pamukkale-Hierapolis. Delve into the ancient city of Ephesus, witness the splendor of Istanbul's iconic landmarks, including the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and Hagia Sofia, and enjoy a captivating boat trip on the Bosphorus. Each destination on this tour is a testament to Turkey's enduring allure, promising an unforgettable experience steeped in history and beauty.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Antalya
Location: Antalya
Welcome to Turkey! Welcome to Antalya! On arrival at the airport we shall be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. You can enjoy free time until your tour begins, information about the meeting place and time can be found on the information boards at the hotel reception area. At 17.00 hrs (aprox)- We will make a brief visit of ANTALYA, a coastal city of more than a million inhabitants, the door of Adrian, the Ottoman district and its great waterfall that falls straight into the sea. Dinner included.
Day 2 : Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
Location: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
We will leave Antalya towards ASPENDOS. We will visit the Roman theatre, for many, it is the best preserved in the world. After that, in SIDE, we will be able to admire the Greek temple of Apollo by the sea. There’s time to walk through its port and streets that are full of life. Travelling through breathtaking landscapes, we cross the Taurus mountains – their peaks stand at over 3500 meters high, and are covered in snow for most of the year. Stop in KARAMAN where we will see its fortress from the outside. We continue on to the Cappadocia region. NIGDE, dinner included.
Day 3 : Nigde, Capadocia
Location: Nigde, Capadocia
Full day in the fantastic region of CAPPADOCIA, with its lunar landscapes, its churches and troglodyte villages. We start by visiting GUMUSLER, an incredible underground monastery of the 7th century with perhaps the best Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In KAIMACLI we will visit the underground city that could house 30,000 people. We will visit UCHISAR, a natural fortress. After lunch we will discover the GOREME Valley with its open-air museum and its churches carved out of the rocks, admission included. Hotel in Avanos. Dinner included.
Day 4 : Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya
Location: Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya
At the far end of Cappadocia, we will visit the IHLARA Valley; known for the freshness of its waters, its churches and villages excavated in the rock. Then we continue our route, with a stop in an old CARAVANSERAI from the 13th Century before arriving in KONYA where we visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana (Rumi). Here we will learn about the sect of the Dervishes (entrance included). Dinner included. At night, we suggest that you attend the dance performance of the whirling dervishes in the cultural centre.
Day 5 : Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale
Location: Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale
We take a scenic road between the lakes, and get to know EGRIDIR, a beautiful town next to a large lake, with its walls and mosques. There’s time to have lunch. We then continue to PAMUKKALE-Hierapolis, whose calcareous waters have created the Cotton Castle (entrance included). Dinner included.
Day 6 : Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
We leave in the direction of EPHESUS, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor; 2000 years ago it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will discover the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John and the impressive ruins at Ephesus (entrance included). We then go on to KUSADASI, a popular coastal town with a lot of atmosphere, commercial life and a small castle. Dinner included.
Day 7 : Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
Location: Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
We leave for the city with the fourth largest population in Turkey: IZMIR. We make a brief visit with our guide to this city considered the most westernized and modern city in the country in terms of values, ideology and lifestyle. We then return to inland Turkey. Stop en route for lunch before reaching BURSA, the fourth largest city in Turkey, whose historic centre has been declared UNESCO World Heritage, with its traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths … The green mosque stands out. Arrival in ISTANBUL at the end of the day.
Day 8 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
A sightseeing tour of the city. We find ourselves in a city built in two continents. On our tour, we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul). We will see the walls, the Golden Horn, the fishing district, and we will admire the exterior of Hagia Sofia. After the visit, we will offer tickets and a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and its pavilions. At the end of the afternoon we will provide a transfer to the Taksim neighborhood, the most commercialized and lively area of the city. There will be time to dine in one of its many restaurants, and you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or go to see the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 9 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat trip on the Bosphorus.Today we include a boat trip on the Bosphorus that will last about two hours. We will undertake the trip on a boat exclusively for Europamundo travellers. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, which separates Istanbul into two parts: the European part and the Asian one. We will enjoy seeing the liveliness of the strait with its multitude of boats. We will pass under the two bridges that unite Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses and the Ottoman villas. Return to the center of Istanbul. Free time .
Day 10 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Additional Services
City tour in: ISTANBUL Boat: on the Bosphorus in Istanbul Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul Ticket admission: Roman theatre in Aspendos, Greek Temple of Apollo in Side , Gumusler Monastery; Underground city of Kainacli; Goreme Valley; Uchisar , Valley of Ihlara , Caravanserai; Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya , Pamukkale - Hierapolis , house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus , Suleiman the Great Mosque and TopKapi Palace in Istanbul
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast and 6 dinner included in: Antalya, NIGDE, CAPADOCIA, KONYA, PAMUKKALE, Kusadasi
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
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