Treasures of Turkey Tour 9 Days

Treasures of Turkey Tour 9 Days

Treasures of Turkey Tour 9 Days

TOUR CODE:IEPH-09F

See the best of Turkey on this ultimate 10-day tour from Istanbul! Visit the country’s cultural capital Istanbul to see its top attractions like the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar and enjoy day trips to historic sites like Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Hierapolis and many more. See astounding rock formations at the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Pamukkale. Don’t forget to bring your camera.

Tour Code Duration Location Price
IEPH-09F 9 Days 8 Nights Antalya Aydın Ephesus Istanbul Izmir Termessos Düden Ask
ROOM TYPE SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE
PRICES 0 €uro 0 €uro 0 €uro
ItineraryHighLigtsWhat Service
DAY 1 İstanbul Hotel
Pickup from airport and transfer to hotel. When you arrive to Istanbul airport we will pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight.Hotel
DAY 2 Byzantine & Ottoman Relics Full Day Walking Tour
Pickup at 08:20 from your hotel. Tour of “Sultan Ahmet Center”, the heart of the “Old City” from where the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya) is a UNESCO-listed museum that contains Ottoman and Byzantine works. Listen the history and examine the architecture displays with your professional guide. Then, make a visit to the Blue Mosque with six minarets, was built at the bequest of Sultan Ahmet I and one of the best preserved and most significant examples of Ottoman architecture. Continue to Istanbul Hippodrome where chariot races were held and also the centre of Byzantium’s life for 1000 years and of Ottoman life for another 400 years and has been the scene of countless political dramas. Stop by Caferaga Medresesi, of foundation for serving Turkish Culture, also organises various workshop about handicrafts and music. Then give a little break for lunch in a local restaurant, then walking to Topkapi Imperial Palace. It is the largest palace in Istanbul and also it was primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years. The next stop is the Grand Bazaar, one of the most famous bazaar around the world. Discover the bazaar with your guide and make some shopping. It is full with jewelery, leather and spices shops. Your tour finishes with a drop-off at your European-side hotel or in central Istanbul. Overnight.Hotel
DAY 3 Bosphorus & T wo Continents Full Day Tour
Pickup at 08:30 from your hotel. Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar) was built between 1597 and 1664, also it is the second oldest covered bazaar in the city. You can find exotic aromas and various spices. It contains fruit vegetable, flower and fish shops inside. Rustem Pasha Mosque, for a tour. It was built by a famous Croatian, Rüstem Pasha and designed by -one the most famous architect in history- Mimar Sinan. Bosphorus Strait connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara and splits the European and Asian sides of Turkey. Bosphorus Bridge, pass through the bridge and watch the beautiful view. It is 1704m long and was the 4th longest bridge around the world. Don’t miss this unique chance to pass from one continent (Europe) to another(Asia) in 2 minutes. Camlica Hill, the highest point in istanbul, exposing a panoramic view of istanbul city and Bosphorus. Give a little break for lunch here and Enjoy the view while your are eating your tasty meal. Ortakoy, is a cosmopolitan area, bordering waters of the Bosphorus.Turks, Greeks, Armenians and Jews are leaving here. The neighbourhood hosts many different religious. it is also a popular spot for locals with art galleries, night clubs, restaurants. Dolmabahce Palace, was the first European style palace. It was built by Ottoman Sultans between 1843 and 1846.This is the last residence for Ottoman Sultans with 365 rooms and 22 saloons. Also famous with the great collection of European antiquity. Ataturk lived the final part of his life in the palace and died there. Closed: Mondays and Thursdays; Dolmabahce Palace (Replaced with Galata Tower) includes; Lunch, Transportation, Guide, Boat Cruise, Museums and Entrance Fees. Overnight.Hotel
DAY 4 Ephesus Tour from Kusadasi or Selcuk
Pickup around 04:30 from your hotel. When you arrive to Istanbul airport we will pick you up from airport and transfer to your hotel. İstanbul – İzmir flight. When you arrive to Izmir Airport, we will meet and transfer to tour point or your hotel. Visit to Ephesus,one of the world famous archeological site, also probably the best preserved Classical cities in Europe. Have a nice time walking in the wide streets surrounding the ruins of the city. Temple of Artemis (Diana) is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Enjoy your lunch in the town before traveling to the House of the Virgin Mary, a site that is thought to be the place where the Virgin Mary spent her final days. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country. When our tour finishes we transfer you to Izmir Airport for your flight back to istanbul. When you arrive at Istanbul airport we transfer you to your hotel.
DAY 5 Pamukkale Tour
Pickup at 08:00 from your hotel. Pamukkale and Hierapolis will be visited with an expert guide. Discover top attractions of city such as Domitian Gate, Colannaded Gate, Cathedral, Red waters of Karahayit, Pamukkale Museum & The Travertines of Pamukkale.
DAY 6 ANTALYA HOTEL
Pickup at 11:00 o’clock from hotel. We will take you from tour point or hotel and transfer to Denizli Bus Station. When you arrive to Antalya Bus Station we will meet and transfer to your hotel or tour point.
DAY 7 Perge, Aspendos & Kursunlu Waterfall Tour from Antalya
Pickup at 08:30 from your hotel. We will depart in the morning to visit Perge, which was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. We will visit the impressive colonnaded street, baths, nymphaeum and agora. See the fountain of the River God, where waters once poured down the centre of the city. We continue to Aspendos to see one of the best-preserved amphitheaters in the world, and the Manavgat Waterfalls. Finally a visit to the seaside town of Side for free time.
DAY 8 Termessos and Duden Waterfall Tour TOUR CODE:TER-DUD-TOUR TERMESSOS
Pickup at 08:30 from your hotel. The ruins of the city of Termessos was built at an attitude more than 1000 metree high at the south-west side of the mountain Solymos (modern-day Güllük Dağı) in the Taurus Mountains. A wild and splendid landscape surrounds the monumental traces of this city. Termessians (Pisidian people) lived in fortress city and guarded their independence fiercely. Alexander the Great was fought with the Romans and they accepted Termessos as an independent ally in 70 B.C. DUDEN WATERFALL: It is situated in DSY state park. It has been used as a settlement area dating back to 5th century BC. Ancient graves were built near the waterfall in 3rd century BC. Discharge of the of the river is 25 million m3 per year. It is 25 meters deep
DAY 9 When you arrive to Antalya Airport we will meet and transfer to your hotel or tour point.
Pickup after breakfast from hotel and transfer to airport. When you arrive to Antalya Airport we will meet and transfer to your hotel or tour point.
  • Istanbul
  • Ephesus
  • Pamukkale
  • Antalya tour

Inclusions

  • Breakfast, Lunch
  • Dinner on the boat
  • Professional guide
  • Transport by air-conditioned minivan
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off
  • Entrance fees
  • Bus tickets
  • Hotel accommodation

Exclusions

  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Food and drink, unless specified
  • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
  • Not recommended for children aged 4 and under
  • Children 18 years and under must be accompanied by an adult
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