Amazing Tour Turkey starts from Istanbul and ends in Cappadocia. With the transfer days it is 10 days and a 9 nights complete tour gives you a chance to visit Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir, Pamukkale, Salda Lake, Antalya, Cappadocia and Ankara. Multiday tours are realized with professional national tour guides who have knowledge to explain Turkey with its all aspects.
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HIGHLIGHTS
Istanbul, Bursa, Izmir, Pamukkale, Antalya, Cappadocia, Ankara
- Start City: Istanbul
- End City: Istanbul
- Duration: 10 Days 9 Nights
- Suitable for families
- Not suitable for whellchair assisted people
Day 1: Transfer & Check in Hotel
Welcome to Turkey! We will pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel.
Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour
Visits for today; Hagia Sophia Mosque, Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar
Istanbul has been the capital city of three empires, Roman Empire, Byzantium Empire, Ottoman Empire. As being capital and of course the richest city of three empires, Istanbul became the home of the most important buildings and sanctuaries. Our tour to old city center will give you a general perspective about the history of the city. Our full day tour will take place in Sultanahmet square, as all the monuments stands next to each other. You may start the day with Topkapi palace. After the conquest of Istanbul Topkapi palace became the administrative center of the empire and also residence of the royal family. This palace is very different than European palaces, a huge complex with 4 courtyards and different sections. After visiting the palace, you will walk to the Sultanahmet Square and visit Hagia Sophia one of the most important buildings of all times. It is built in Roman period between 532-537 and still standing with its huge dome! Hagia Sophia built as a church, converted a mosque in Ottoman period and served as a museum in early republic period. And very recently opened to the pray service again.
After visiting enchanted Hagia Sophia, just in front of Hagia Sophia there lays ancient Hippodrome of Constantinapolis/Istanbul. Here you can take best photos of Istanbul and see monumental obelisk of the city and walk to the Blue Mosque. Actual name of the sanctuary is Sultan Ahmet Mosque but world well-known name is Blue Mosque because of the beautiful blue tiles which decorates the walls of the mosque. After all the visits and lunch, you will walk to Grand Bazaar which is a very special ancient shopping mall with 4000 shops, 66 streets, 27 entrance!
End of the tour drive back to hotel and overnight.
Day 3: Bursa City Tour (L)
Visits for today; Great Mosque, Green Mosque & Tomb, Ancient Silk Market, Turkish Delight Market
After breakfast in your hotel, you will drive to 2 hours to Bursa and visit beautiful Bursa city.
Bursa is the fourth-most populous city in Turkey and one of the industrial centers of the country. Most of Turkey’s automotive production takes place in Bursa. With Novaportum Travel you can enjoy a full day Bursa tour and discover most beautiful places of the city. After arriving beautiful Bursa city, you will drive to Ulu Camii area which is the old city center. Green Bursa which was the old capital city of Ottoman Empire, and Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque) is the central mosque of Bursa from Ottoman period. This is a very special mosque which has a special interior decoration because it is built before the conquest of Istanbul that is why the architecture style is different than Istanbul mosques. You will see best examples of calligraphy of Islamic Art. After the mosque you will visit Kozahan which is an ancient shopping mall just next to the Ulu Camii, the ancient bazaar which is still house of many silk shops was the trade center where all the silk trade was running in Ottoman period. You will also visit Green Mosque, a small but very famous with its green tiles. After visiting these beautiful places you will take another 10 min. journey by bus to Green Mosque and Green Tomb. This complex built by Sultan Celebi Mehmet in 1413-1423. In Green Mosque and Green tomb, you will most beautiful and special examples of Turkish Cini (ceramics) art. After visits you will have lunch in a local restaurant and try Bursa’s delicious meals. Before driving back to Istanbul you will visit Turkish Delight Market where you can try freshly made Turkish Delights and candies. After all the visits you will drive to hotel and overnight in Bursa.
Day 4: Izmir City Tour
Visits for today; Forum Bornova Outlet Mall, Konak Square, Kemeraltı Bazaar, Turkish Leather Outlet Center
After 3 hours journey, you will arrive to Izmir city center. Izmir is the third most populated and most modern city of Turkey You will visit the old city center, Kemeralti Bazaar full off narrow street’s authentic shops and local restaurants. After taking beautiful photos in Konak square you will drive to Forum Bornova outlet mall. After spending time here, you will drive 45 min. to Kusadasi area and visit famous Turkish leather center where you can see a fashion show. After all the visits you will drive to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour (L)
Visits for today; Pamukkale Travertines & Hierapolis Ancient City, Textile Outlet
After breakfast you will check out from your hotel and drive 2.5 hours to Pamukkale region. After your arrival tour will start. Pamukkale, which is “Cotton Castle” in Turkish is a very special place where history meets with natural beauty. Naturally area has permeable soil and underground hot spring water runs close to the surface. Only in Pamukkale Museum part there are 17 points where water comes to the earth. Today Pamukkale Museum is one of the most popular museums but actually this tourism movement runs here for many centuries and started with discovery of ancient people, they discovered curative properties of this hot spring water here. From 500 B.C. people visited Pamukkale to cure their diseases, and from 300 B.C. they founded a city that they called Holly City “Hierapolis”. Today ruins of the ancient city lies by the limestone terraces formed by the action of the hot springs. During your visit you can see beautiful ancient theater of the city, great hammam building which is converted to a museum main street of the ancient city, necropolis (cemetery), Cleopatra Pool (entrance extra), theater and spend time in limestone terraces. This region is the center of textile in Turkey so after the tour you will visit a huge textile outlet. After the tour you will drive to hotel and overnight Pamukkale.
Day 6: Salda Lake & Antalya City Tour
Visits for today; Salda Lake, Antalya Old City, Duden Waterfalls
After breakfast you will check out and drive 1.5 hour to Salda Lake which is Maldives of Turkey, one of the best places to take great photos! And thanks to magnesium laden white rocks and the minerals in the lake soil structure Salda lake gives us one of the best panoramas to take photos.
After stop in this beautiful lake, we will drive 2 hours to Antalya city center visit old city center and Duden Waterfall and transfer to hotel, overnight in Antalya.
Day 7: Roadtrip Antalya to Cappadocia
Today there will be a long journey from Antalya to Cappadocia region. Check in hotel and overnight.
Day 8: Cappadocia Tour (L)
Visits for today; Fairy Chimneys, Pigeon Valley, Goreme Valley, Imagination Valley, Uchisar Castle Panorama, Pottery & Ceramic Art shop
Cappadocia is a very special place with it is history and natural beauty. Starting from 60 thousand years back with volcanic eruptions, ashes and lava covered a huge area. Within many centuries climate chances, wind, rain has been forming Cappadocia land. During many centuries nature formed fairy chimneys as the ash plaque is softer than lava and stones. People use this land for their benefits as it is easy to dig/carve and give a form to this land. They dig caves, deposits, churches, houses…
Our classical Cappadocia tour gives you chance to see beautiful landscape and most beautiful sightseeing. After you get picked up from hotel you will start the tour. We will visit fairy chimneys that will give you the best scenery for your holiday photos. You can walk between mushroom shape fairy chimneys. Guvercinlik Valley is one of the best panoramic stops you can visit in Cappadocia region. While you are enjoying the view you can enjoy the great view of the valley. Dervent Valley in other saying Imagination Valley is a very special place with it is great view. We will stop at Uchisar Castle panorama and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography and photo opportunities in the world. As Cappadocia is the center of ceramics you will have chance to see a workshop and even try to make one.
End of the tour transfer to hotel and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 9: Cappadocia & Ankara Tour
Visits for today; Underground City, Cappadocia Stone & Onxy Art Shop, Salt Lake, Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal ATATÜRK
After breakfast you will drive to underground city which is a fascinating place! Ancient people use this underground city for hiding. After this visit you will have chance to visit a Cappadocian stone & onyx art center where you will be informed about Turkish traditions about jewelry. After finishing visit in Cappadocia region transfer to Ankara the capital city of Turkey. On your way to Ankara, you will visit Salt Lake which is the second largest lake of Turkey. In Ankara you will visit the monumental tomb of Ataturk. After all the visits transfer to hotel and overnight in Ankara.
Day 10: Transfer to Istanbul Airport
After breakfast you will be transfered to Istanbul Aırport. Have a nice flight! Thank you!
Tour Maps
Important Information
Price Includes
- Transfers from airport to hotel-hotel to airport
- Travel guard insurance
- Daily one bottle of water in vehicle
- Quick guide for Travelling Turkey PDF
- Licenced profesional tour guide during 10 days
- Tips for the hotels and restaurants
Price Excludes
- Any meal which is not mentioned above
- International/Domestic Flight tickets
- Beverages
- Any personal expences
- Tips for the driver and guide
- Accommodation
- Entrance Fees
- Lunches
Prices
Child Rate Policy :
0-2 FOC
2-8 %50 of adult rates
ABOVE 8 years FULL Price
NUMBER OF PAX | |||
1-2 PAX | 3-4 PAX | 5-6 PAX | 7-8 PAX |
2103 $ PP | 1164 $ PP | 851 $ PP | 694 $ PP |
Important Notes
- All above rates are in US DOLLAR currency
- Topkapı Palace is closed every Tuesday
- Grand Bazaar is closed every Sunday
- Hot Air Balloon ride is forbidden for children under 6 y/o and for pregnant woman due to safety.
*Please note that %30 of the payment required on booking, the rest will be received as cash at airport.
PAYMENT ON CREDIT CARD : %3 Transaction fee and %20 V.A.T will be added in total amount on CC will be paid by your side.
MONEY TRANSFERS VIA BANKS : 10 $ International Money Transfer Fee and %20 V.A.T will be added in total amount on bank transfer. International Money Transfer Fee will be paid by your side.
%18 V.A.T will be charged even in case of refund.
When the trip is canceled by the client 60 or more days prior to the start of the trip, he/she shall be able to request and receive a full refund. When cancellation happens between 59 and 30 days prior to the start of the trip, the client will be able to obtain a refund of 50% of the trip price. When cancellation is requested less than 29 days prior to the start of the trip, he/she will not be able to obtain any refund whatsoever.
FAQ
Is there any shopping opportunity during the tour?
Yes, you’ll hear the opportunities from your tour guide.
What’s the Duration of the tour?
10 days in total.
What’s the walking difficulty level?
3 out of 5, please wear comfy shoes for walking in ancient cities, sacred places.
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