8 days / 7 nights
Turkey Beauty Tour
Inclusions
meals
accomodation
activities
transfer
sightseeing
Themes
Honeymoon
Adventure
Family
Summer
Snapshot
Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum
Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site
Göreme Open Air museum
Istanbul - Bosphorus Cruise
Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum
Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site
Sirince - Village
Sultanhani Caravansary
Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City
Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site
Istanbul - Blue Mosque
Istanbul - Hippodrome
Istanbul - Spice Bazaar
Konya - Mevlana Museum
Pamukkale - Hierapolis
Site of the Temple of Artemis
Inclusions
Inbound Transfer - Istanbul
New Istanbul Airport (IST)
Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
Outbound Transfer - Istanbul
New 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
Tips except driver and guide
Domestic flight between Istanbul and Izmir and transfers
Entrance fees
7 nights - accommodation.
- 1 nightBoutiqueIstanbulLalahan Hotel / Port Bosphorus Hotel / Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
- 2 nightsBoutiqueKuşadasıIlayda Avantgarde Hotel
- 1 night4 starPamukkaleColossae Thermal Hotel
- 2 nightsBoutiqueCappadociaElevres Stone House Hotel
- 1 nightBoutiqueIstanbulLalahan Hotel / Port Bosphorus Hotel / Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
7 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Exclusions
Suggested optional activities
Tips - driver and guide
Compulsory Travel Insurance
Itinerary
Day 1
Monday Istanbul & Bosphorous
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 2
Tuesday Istanbul Old City & Flight to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem and the Hippodrome. This afternoon, we will be transferred to airport for the flight to Izmir and upon arrival transferred to Kusadasi.
Overnight Kuşadası
Day 3
Wednesday Ephesus, Kusadasi
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 before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. 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.
Overnight Kuşadası
Day 4
Thursday Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale
Day 5
Friday Silk Road, Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia
Day 6
Saturday 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.
Overnight Cappadocia
Day 7
Sunday Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul
Day 8
Monday Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight.
Accomodations
1 STAR
Colossae Thermal Hotel, Elevres Stone House Hotel, Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel, Lalahan Hotel, Sirkeci Mansion Hotel or similar
4 STAR
Port Bosphorus Hotel or similar
Policies
Please Note:
1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2.
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. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.
5. Domestic flight times may vary due to various circumstances
6. You will need to have your passport handy at check-in for any domestic flights
7. This tour starts at 13:00 with a half day tour of Istanbul. If flying into Istanbul on this day ensure you have left enough time to clear the airport, transfer to your hotel and check-in before 13:00.
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