Epic Highlights of Turkey

Turkey

Day 1 : Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Check-in to the hotel. The rest of the day is yours.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul
After breakfast, further proceed for full day guided tour of the Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. The Haghia Sophia, built as a church in the 4th century, reconstructed in the 6th century and converted into a mosque in the 15th century, which stands today as one of the world’s greatest architectural marvels. Its magnificent interior is testament to the unique east-west synthesis.

The Blue Mosque built in the 16th century, it’s unique for its 6 minarets and its celestial interior decorated with the famous blue Iznik tiles. The Hippodrome, with the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. The Topkapi Palace, with its impressive treasury, exquisite harem, attractive courtyards and pavilions housing huge collections of antiquities. Last stop in the Grand Bazaar.

Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L)

Day 3 : Istanbul
After breakfast, We begin in the Spice Bazaar, one of Istanbul’s most colorful and bustling attractions. Next, we take an unforgettable Cruise along the Bosphorus, the majestic strait that runs through Istanbul, linking Europe and Asia. In the afternoon, by driving across the first Bosphorus Bridge and head for the summit of Camlica Hill, which affords panoramic views of Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara and the Prince’s Islands. From here a short brings us to the Beylerbeyi Palace on the shore of the Bosphorus. Perhaps the most elegant of the late Ottoman palaces, Beylerbeyi boasts six sumptuously furnished reception halls.

Transfer to hotel and overnight stay. (B, L)

Day 4 : Istanbul-Antalya
After breakfast, transfer to Ataturk Airport for our domestic flight to Antalya.

On arrival you will check in to your hotel. The rest of the time free for leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Antalya. (B, D)

Day 5 : Antalya
After breakfast, departure for a sightseeing tour of Antalya including; Kursunlu Waterfalls, The waterfall is on one of the tributaries of the Aksu River, where the tributary drops from Antalya’s plateau to the coastal plain. Perge, An ancient Anatolian city in modern Turkey, once the capital of Pamphylia Secunda, now in Antalya province on the southwestern Mediterranean coast of Turkey. Aspendos, Aspendos that bears one of the best preserved amphitheaters in the world.

After the tour return to the hotel.

Overnight stay at hotel in Antalya.(B, L, D)

Day 6 : Antalya-Kusadasi
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Izmir. Arrival in Izmir and transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kusadasi. (B, D)

Day 7 : Kusadasi
After breakfast, departure for full day tour of Ephesus and the Temple of Artemis. The tour starting with Isa Bey Mosque, then drive to Ephesus stroll past the celsus library, the Temple Of Hadrian and the Trajanous Fountain. See the Great Theater Ephesus where St Paul to preach on his missionary journey. Open buffed lunch in a local Turkish restaurant. In the afternoon a visit the handmade carpet school to see how the Turkish carpets are made by hand. Proceed to shrine of Mother Mary, probably where she spent recent years of her life. Selcuk Archeology Museum to see findings of Ephesus archeology excavations and Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)

Day 8 : Kusadasi-Pamukkale-Kusadasi
After breakfast, drive to Pamukkale which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis, with 1200 gravestones, it has the biggest Necropolis in Anatolia. After tour, we will drive to our hotel at Kusadasi.

Overnight stay at hotel in Kusadasi. (B, L, D)

Day 9 : Kusadasi-Bodrum
After breakfast, Transfer to Bodrum. Bodrum is a city on the Bodrum Peninsula, stretching from Turkey’s southwest coast into the Aegean Sea. The city features twin bays with views of Bodrum Castle. This medieval fortress was built partly with stones from the Mausoleum at Halicarnassus, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, completed in the 4th century B.C. The city is also a gateway for nearby beach towns and resorts. On arrival you will check in to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for leisure.

Overnight stay at hotel in Bodrum. (B, D)

Day 10 : Bodrum
After breakfast, free day at leisure to enjoy the beach or hotel facilities.

Overnight stay at hotel in Bodrum. (B, D)

Day 11 : Bodrum - Cappadocia
After breakfast, check-out from the hotel and transfer to the airport to catch your flight to Kayseri from Bodrum airport. Arrive to Kayseri airport and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight stay at hotel in Cappadocia. (B, D)

Day 12 : Cappadocia
After breakfast, start the Cappadocia tour including Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, Pasabag Valley. we will make a shopping tour in which you will be aware of the ancient arts of Turkey like carpet weaving, leather manufacturing and jewelry. As this will be a guided tour, you will avoid being hassled which will enable you enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Free evening.

Overnight stay at hotel in Cappadocia.(B, L, D)

Day 13 : Cappadocia
After breakfast, we head to one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia: Kaymakli Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self-sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. The second part of our Cappadocia Tour will include Uchisar Castle, Avcilar and Pigeon Valley.

Overnight stay at hotel in Cappadocia.(B, L, D)

Day 14 : Cappadocia-Istanbul
After breakfast, check out from the hotel. After the tour we will rest at the hotel and have a free afternoon until transfers to the airport for our flight back to Istanbul to catch your flight to your next destination / home.(B)

INCLUSIONS

  • 03 Nights Istanbul, 02 Nights in Antalya, 03 Nights in Kusadasi, 02 Nights in Bodrum, 03 nights in Cappadocia
  • Daily Breakfast except on Day 1, 07 Lunches, 10 Dinners
  • All transfers indicated in the itinerary
  • Professional English speaking guide throughout the package
  • Museum/Sightseeing entrance fees
  • Local taxes
  • Domestic flights IST-AYT / AYT-ADB / BJV-ASR / ASR-IST
  • Tips at restaurants

Exclusions

  • Flights from Muscat
  • Travel & Medical Insurance.
  • Tips, Laundry, Telephone, Porterage and any expenses of personal nature are not included.
  • Any services not mentioned in the inclusion & Itinerary.
  • Drinks and personal expenses, Customary gratitude to your guide and driver & Porterage

Terms & Conditions

  • Child rate applies for child U/12 years of age sharing room with parents.
  • Remarks - Rates and Itinerary are subject to change without prior notice & subject to availability. No refund on any unutilised services.
  • Cancellation Policy :
  • In the event of any cancellation , the following charges will be applicable
  • Within 47-34 days prior to arrival : 20% of the package cost.
  • Within 33-19 days prior to arrival : 50% of the package cost.
  • Within 18-11 days prior to arrival : 75% of the package cost.
  • Within 10 days prior to arrival OR No-shows : 100% of the package cost.

Epic Highlights of Turkey

14 Days / 13 Nights

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