Part of our revenue from this experience
will go to a charity in the region
will go to a charity in the region
This mini group (max. 10 pax) tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 12-day fully guided tour. Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city Cappadocia is the land of Mysterious with amazing rock formations and underground cities. Ephesus, Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings,Sirince the pretty old Turkish-Orthodox village, Pamukkale, Discovery the Travertine terraces. Bodrum, visit Halicarnassos Mausoleum which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World.
Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation and most meals, are included and accounted for.
* Selected centrally Boutique and 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service with
* Informative, friendly and professional guiding
* Domestic flights included.
* Option: Private Tour for your family
Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation and most meals, are included and accounted for.
* Selected centrally Boutique and 4 star Hotels
* Small group ensures personal service with
* Informative, friendly and professional guiding
* Domestic flights included.
* Option: Private Tour for your family
Duration
12 days
The tour starts at
?stanbul, Turkey
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Day 1
Arrival to IstanbulArrival to Istanbul -
Day 1
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for ov...Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul. -
Day 1
Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in SultanahmetOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet -
Day 2
Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 2
Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman and Byzantine period.Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman and Byzantine period. -
Day 2
Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. -
Day 2
Visit Blue Mosque, which has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tilesVisit Blue Mosque, which has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles -
Day 2
We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478...We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section. -
Day 2
We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitor...We will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops. Drive back to our hotel -
Day 2
Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in SultanahmetOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet -
Day 3
Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Cruise (Breakfast)Istanbul Tour with Bosphorus Cruise (Breakfast) -
Day 3
Our tour starts with the one of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Jus...Our tour starts with the one of Istanbul's splendid historical buildings is the Basilica Cistern located in the southwest of Hagia Sophia. This large underground cistern built by Byzantine Emperor Justinian I (527-565) was named as Yerebatan Palace ere among the people due to the marble columns rising from the water and countless seemingly like. It is also known as Basilica Cistern since there is a Basilica in the place where the cistern is located. -
Day 3
You will have time in Spice Bazaar. Than visit to the Spice Bazaar with its domed and vaulted shops selling spices and herbs, also known as Egyptian Bazaar.You will have time in Spice Bazaar. Than visit to the Spice Bazaar with its domed and vaulted shops selling spices and herbs, also known as Egyptian Bazaar. -
Day 3
Then to the pier for a Bosporus cruise on a public ferry. Starting the trip from the Golden Horn and sailing through the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe- with a possibility to ...Then to the pier for a Bosporus cruise on a public ferry. Starting the trip from the Golden Horn and sailing through the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe- with a possibility to take pictures of the marble palaces, old wooden villas of Ottoman architecture besides modern residentials. We get on land in Sariyer district which has the old and modern taste together. Visit Ortakoy where mostly locals go. Ortakoy, once literally “the village in the middle” (orta) the European Bosphorus Shore, is now among Istanbul ‘ s coolest, chic-est, most artsy neighborhoods, with trendy boutiques, atmospheric cafes and bistrots, and crowds of young, sophisticated residents and visitors. -
Day 3
After the tour program drive to your hotel for overnight in Istanbul.After the tour program drive to your hotel for overnight in Istanbul. -
Day 3
Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in SultanahmetOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet -
Day 4
Istanbul - Fly to Cappadocia & Tour (Breakfast)Istanbul - Fly to Cappadocia & Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 4
Early morning Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri.Early morning Pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri. -
Day 4
Upon your arrival to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport, you will be welcomed and transfer to Cappadocia region.Upon your arrival to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport, you will be welcomed and transfer to Cappadocia region. -
Day 4
First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certa...First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements. That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses for the pigeons are like the houses for the people. -
Day 4
Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia.Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Kaymakli Underground City one of the largest and the deepest of 200 others in Cappadocia. -
Day 4
End of the tour, drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.End of the tour, drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia. -
Day 4
Overnight in a selected Cave HotelOvernight in a selected Cave Hotel -
Day 5
Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast)Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast) -
Day 5
In the morning, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; a journey in the past with its troglodyte houses, visit to Pasabag “fairy chimn...In the morning, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; a journey in the past with its troglodyte houses, visit to Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies” near Zelve. -
Day 5
Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.Lunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC. and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop. -
Day 5
Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century).Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century). -
Day 5
Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. After the tour program transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cappadocia.Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. After the tour program transfer to your hotel. Stay overnight in Cappadocia. -
Day 5
Overnight in a selected Cave HotelOvernight in a selected Cave Hotel -
Day 6
Cappadocia - Fly to Izmir & Sirince Overnight (Breakfast)Cappadocia - Fly to Izmir & Sirince Overnight (Breakfast) -
Day 6
After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir.After breakfast check out from the hotel and drive to Kayseri / Nevsehir airport for your flight to Izmir. -
Day 6
Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and transfer you to Sirince Villiage for overnight.Upon your arrival to Izmir Airport, our representative will welcome you with your name sign and transfer you to Sirince Villiage for overnight. -
Day 6
Kusadasi OvernightUpon your arrival to Kusadasi, check in to your hotel for evernight.
Upon your arrival to Kusadasi, check in to your hotel for evernight.
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Day 6
KusadasiOvernight in a boutique hotel in Kusadasi
Overnight in a boutique hotel in Kusadasi
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Day 7
Sirince – Ephesus (Breakfast)Sirince – Ephesus (Breakfast) -
Day 7
KusadasiAfter breakfast, drive to Ephesus region around 20 minutes.After breakfast, drive to Ephesus region around 20 minutes. -
Day 7
Continue to Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, Polio Fountain, Curet...Continue to Ephesus, walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D. -
Day 7
Then, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ep...Then, we will visit the House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here. -
Day 7
KusadasiEnd of the tour, drive back to your hotel for overnight in Kusadasi.End of the tour, drive back to your hotel for overnight in Kusadasi. -
Day 7
Kusadasi OvernightOvernight in a boutique hotel in Kusadasi
Overnight in a boutique hotel in Kusadasi
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Day 8
Pamukkale driveKusadasi – Pamukkale ( Breakfast – Dinner )
Kusadasi – Pamukkale ( Breakfast – Dinner )
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Day 8
PamukkaleAfter breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Pamukkale around 3 hours.After breakfast, check out from your hotel and drive to Pamukkale around 3 hours. -
Day 8
Discovery of Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cli...Discovery of Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side, about 200 m overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have dripped down over a series of terraced levels and created a fairyland of bizarre solidified cascades and shell-shaped basins. It looks like creations from snow or like balls from cotton, which gave the scenery the Turkish name Pamukkale (cotton castle): Moreover the water in the basins is changing its color according to how the light enters. -
Day 8
After the tour, check in to your thermal hotel in Pamukkale. You can use the thermal pool until 22:00After the tour, check in to your thermal hotel in Pamukkale. You can use the thermal pool until 22:00 -
Day 8
Overnight in a 5 star Thermal hotel in Pamukkale.Overnight in a 5 star Thermal hotel in Pamukkale. -
Day 9
Pamukkale - Bodrum ( Breakfast)Pamukkale - Bodrum ( Breakfast) -
Day 9
After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Bodrum around 3,5 hours.After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to Bodrum around 3,5 hours. -
Day 9
Upon your arrival to Bodrum in the afternoon, you will check in to your hotel for overnight in Bodrum.Upon your arrival to Bodrum in the afternoon, you will check in to your hotel for overnight in Bodrum. -
Day 9
Overnight in a 4 star centrally located hotel in Bodrum.Overnight in a 4 star centrally located hotel in Bodrum. -
Day 10
Bodrum Tour ( Breakfast )Bodrum Tour ( Breakfast ) -
Day 10
After breakfast your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby for your Bodrum tour.After breakfast your guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby for your Bodrum tour. -
Day 10
We will start visiting St. Peter’s Castle, including underwater archeology museum. Castle was built by the Knights of St John in 1402 to dominate the harbour and it is one of the last and finest exa...We will start visiting St. Peter’s Castle, including underwater archeology museum. Castle was built by the Knights of St John in 1402 to dominate the harbour and it is one of the last and finest examples of Crusader architecture in the east. -
Day 10
hen we will visit Halicarnassos Mausoleum which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Next stop will be the ancient theater of Halicarnassos, dated back to the 4th century BC with ...hen we will visit Halicarnassos Mausoleum which used to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient World. Next stop will be the ancient theater of Halicarnassos, dated back to the 4th century BC with 5.000 capacity. -
Day 10
End of your tour, drive back to your hotel for overnight in Bodrum.End of your tour, drive back to your hotel for overnight in Bodrum. -
Day 10
Overnight in a 4 star centrally located hotel in Bodrum.Overnight in a 4 star centrally located hotel in Bodrum. -
Day 11
Bodrum – Istanbul by flight (Breakfast)Bodrum – Istanbul by flight (Breakfast) -
Day 11
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Bodrum Airport for your flight back to Istanbul.After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Bodrum Airport for your flight back to Istanbul. -
Day 11
Upon your arrival to Istanbul, our representative will welcome you with your name sign. Then transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul, for overnight.Upon your arrival to Istanbul, our representative will welcome you with your name sign. Then transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul, for overnight. -
Day 11
Overnight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in SultanahmetOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet -
Day 12
Home (Breakfast)Home (Breakfast) -
Day 12
Our driver will take you from your hotel upon your departure flight time, and transfer you to airport for your flight back home. End of our services.Our driver will take you from your hotel upon your departure flight time, and transfer you to airport for your flight back home. End of our services.
11 nights accommodation in given hotels
Entrance fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the line)
11 Breakfasts, 1 dinner
Domestic flights(Istanbul - Cappadocia - Izmir, Bodrum - Istanbul )15 kilos check in & 8 kilos cabin
Professional licensed tour guide
Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
Cave Hotel in Cappadocia. Yunak Evleri or Gamirasu Cave Hotel or similar
Hotels in Kusadasi : La Vista Boutique or Charisma Deluxe or similar
Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
Hotels in Bodrum : The Marmara Bodrum or similar
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
International flight tickets
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Personal expenses
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