
BEST OF TURKEY
- Starting From 869.00 €
- Duration:
8 Days - Destinations:
Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia
Visiting: Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia
You will see the highlights of Turkey; Ottoman and Byzantium sites in the centre of old Istanbul, House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus, the fairy chimney landscape of Cappadocia, Pamukkale where Cleopatra and famous Roman General Mark Antony stayed for honeymoon. PROFESSIONAL SPANISH SPEAKING GUIDE IS AVAILABLE ON CAPPADOCIA TOURS
TOUR ITINERARY
Day 1 : Arrival in Istanbul (ISTANBUL)
WELCOME…! MERHABA…!
On arrival in Istanbul private transfer from Ataturk Airport or cruise port to your hotel in Old City. The rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 2 : Istanbul Old City Tour (ISTANBUL)
Your guide will be meeting you in the lobby at your hotel at 9 am. We will start our day from the hearth of the old city with visiting; The Byzantine Hippodrome where the Egyptian Obelisk standing, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace (Harem not included) and Grand Bazaar.
Day 3 : Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour (KUSADASI)
You will have an early morning check out and transfer to the airport and fly to Izmir. You will be transferred from airport to Ephesus to join the Ephesus day trip. Visit the Greco – Roman City of Ephesus which is one of the best preserved ancient Roman city in the world. Then drive up to the House of Virgin Mary where it is believed she spent her final days. This is an official pilgrimage and holy place for Christians. After lunch we visit Temple of Artemis and Greek Wine Village Sirince.
Day 4 : Pamukkale Tour (KUSADASI)
Today we will drive to Pamukkale which is an UNESCO World Heritage site with its white calcified terraces. Lunch on arrival. Then visit the ancient city of Hierapolis right next to the white terraces with its Temple of Apollo, the Theatre, Necropolis and the thermal baths where Cleopatra and famous Roman general Mark Antony stayed for honeymoon. After tour drive back to Kusadasi.
Day 5 : Direct Flight to Cappadocia (GOREME)
Today we check out and private transfer to Izmir Airport for a flight to Kayseri-Cappadocia. On arrival to Kayseri Airport, you will be transferred to your cave hotel in Goreme. The rest of the day at your leisure.
Day 6 : South Cappadocia Tour (GOREME)
OPTIONAL – 1 HOUR BALLOON TOUR OVER CAPPADOCIA - 159 EURO PER PERSON
We will start our day with magnificient view of Goreme valley from the Panaromic view points. Then drive to visit Derinkuyu Underground City, which is one of the biggest and oldest underground city in the region. After underground city tour we will drive to Ihlara Valley, which is one of the less known but the most green volcanic area of the region. We will walk through Ihlara valley along the peaceful springs for an hour and lunch break in Belisirma Village by the river. Then visit Selime Monastery and Pigeon Valley where will see the bizarre pigeon houses on the cliffs of the valley.
Day 7 : North Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (ISTANBUL)
We will start our day with driving up to Uchisar Castle, which is one of the highest point of Cappadocia. Then drive through Cavusin and Pasabag (Monks Valley) surrounded by local vineyards. Lunch break in Avanos. After lunch drive through Devrent Valley with its famous animal shape rock formations, the symbol of Cappadocia known as Three Nices and finally Goreme Open Air Museum full of cave chapels, churches with very well-preserved unique frescoes. After your day tour transfer to airport for flight back to Istanbul. Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport transfer to your hotel.
Day 8 : Departure
Check out and private transfer to Ataturk Airport or cruise port for departure.
BEST OF TURKEY - Tour Plan and Map
TOUR DETAILS
Brief
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Special Features
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What is included
- All accommodation as per the itinerary
- All transportation and airport transfers
- All flight tickets mentioned in the itinerary
- Istanbul Old City Tour- Small Group Tour
- Full day guided tours mentioned in the itinerary
- In Ephesus,Pamukkale and Cappaodica Small group tour up to 15 passengers
- Professional English speaking guide on tours
- PROFESSIONAL SPANISH SPEAKING GUIDE IS AVALIBLE ON CAPPADOCIA TOURS
- All museum and entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Wifi available at all our hotels
- All local taxes
- Compulsory Travel Insurance (By Turkish Ministry of Tourism ). This insurance covers all the services included in the itinerary and medical care.
What is not included
- International airfares and taxes
- Optional Balloon Tour over Cappadocia
- Meals and drinks other than specified
- Visits and services not mentioned in itinerary
- Personal Travel insurance
- Personal expences
- Visa fee
- Tips for drivers and guides
HOTELS
Day 1
Pierre Loti Hotelor smilar
Day 2
Pierre Loti Hotelor smilar
Day 3
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotelor smilar
Day 4
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotelor smilar
Day 5
Hera Cave Suitesor smilar
Day 6
Hera Cave Suitesor smilar
Day 7
Pierre Loti Hotelor smilar
- Turkey Travel cooperates with the best hotels with in the mentioned prices.
- The hotels mentioned on our lists maychange due to the avaliablity.
- The hotels will be changed to a different one in the same category with the same quality of service and comfort incase of none avaliablity in the hotels mentioned on our lists
- You can upgrade your hotel to another category (Price change applicable)
- The price will be re-arranged if you have any spesific hotel booking in any region where the tour goes. Please let us know about that in advance.
- We can not accept any responsibility for the conditions or problems may ocur in the hotels arranged directly by our clients.
- We do recommend to get all the hotel services through Turkey Travel.
REVIEWS
"“ I travelled with a group of 11 other women on a 14 day tour around the south western area of this wonderful country. Gaye from TurkeyTravel.com had organised the tour exclusively for us. Our tour guide Huseyin Aydin accompanied us throughout the tour and was a wealth of information. Some places we visited were Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia among others. But It was the experiences such as a mud bath, hot air ballooning, sailing and swimming the Meditteranean, walking through ancient ruins that remain as memories to be cherished. The tour was extremely well organised thanks to a team of professional and experienced people who have the best interests of their clients at heart."
JEAN - TRAVELLED AS A GROUP WITH 11 WOMEN! SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA / 12/25/2013 12:00:00 AM
"“ On our annual holiday together my friend and I included Turkey in our trip. No knowing much about this county we contacted TurkeyTravel.com to help us with suggestions, They put together a great plan for us not only in Istanbul but our days spent travelling around. Our tour included Cappadocia Ephesus and Pamukkale and it all worked seemlessly. They looked after us all the way around and organised great hotels not to mention our balloon flight which was a highlight. Highly recommended for those who need a personalised trip rather than joining a bigger tour, Thanks Gaye and Erdal for making our time in Turkey memorable."
TINE AND ELWOOD SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - Travelled as a couple / 12/30/2013 12:00:00 AM
"“ We wanted a short tour of some specific sites in Turkey but not on an large organized bus trip. We came across this travel agency when booking accommodation at the Ayasofya Hotel in Istanbul. Gaye made suggestions and we ended up with a 6 day itinerary including Ephesus, Pamukkale, Cappadocia, Antalya, etc. We were a little apprehensive initially as travel between locations was on public transport (plane, bus) and prearranged contacts with mini tour guides had to occur. However everything ran like clockwork, hotels were perfect, tour groups were small and guides very knowledgeable, and the bus transport enjoyable. Erdal in Istanbul talked us through the itinerary before we started and gave us his 24 hour contact no in case of problems but it was not required. All in all it was a fantastic way of visiting what we wanted to see without the hassle of large bus groups."
TRISH - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 5/15/2013 12:00:00 AM
"“ We really enjoyed our tailoured 11 day tour of Turkey for our family of 4 (kids 12 & 9). With only 2 weeks notice they pulled together a suitable itinerary based on our requirements and their suggestions. Accommodation, connections and tours (group and private) exceeded our expectations. Service was excellent. The highlight was Cappadocia in a real cave hotel (family run) and the sunrise balloon ride. Gaye and her team looked after us from start to finish. And there was even vegemite for breakfast for us Aussies! It was great communicating with an Aussie with english as first language and who had extensive first hand knowledge of Turkey (she lives there). Other options we had looked at were lesser quality for same price. Thanks for a great time!"
MC KAY FAMILY MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA / 3/26/2014 12:00:00 AM
"The friendly and helpful advice when planning our 15 day trip to Turkey made our recent trip one of our best holidays. We thoroughly enjoyed our five night stay at the Ayasofya in Istanbul – a great way to start and finish our trip. Nightly drinks on the terrace were a wonderful way to meet fellow travellers. We were very well looked after on our customised trip and we have many amazing and fond memories of Turkey. Due to your experience, personalised attention and first-hand knowledge there were numerous highlights on our trip (ballooning in Cappadocia, a day walking the Lycian Way, boating on the turquoise waters off Kas, strolling through Aphrodisias with an expert guide but without other tourists in sight, to name a few). Our tailored 11 day tour travelling through Turkey was hassle free – great hotels, knowledgeable guides, insightful tours, many wonderful experiences, smooth transfers and capable drivers. Our trip included private and small group tours and we visited wonderful places and sights that we would have missed had we planned the trip ourselves. The itinerary was a perfect balance – a blend of the must see sights, as well as those beyond the tourist trail. We had a fantastic mix of history, scenery and culture. Thank you, Gaye, Erdal and the team for your organisation and high standard of service. We will be back to explore more of this beautiful country."
OREILLY FAMILY - SHARYN PAUL TREVOR AND SANDRA AUSTRALIA / 9/22/2015 12:00:00 AM
"I just went to Turkey on an organised tour arranged by Gaye at TurkeyTravel.com. What a fabulous trip it was! Two weeks of exploring and adventuring throughout Turkey and I was amazed by what I saw in Turkey. The trip itinerary was jam packed with loads of exciting and interesting adventures with just enough time in each place to experience the wonders of Turkey. I can’t wait to get there again. Gaye and her team were very accommodating and saw to all our needs. I felt like I was on a trip with family and friends. Gaye has so much knowledge of Turkey and knows where the best places to shop and sight see are so you can be sure your trip will be filled with greatness. If you are planning a trip to Turkey, or even if you aren’t, put it on your bucket list and contact Gaye to arrange a personalised tour to suit your needs. It wasn’t expensive either and we didn’t have to worry about a thing once we got there. Everything was organised. The tour guides speak English very well and know the history of the country very well. It was a fabulous trip and I highly recommend a tour through Turkey, organised through Turkeytravel.com. You won’t be disappointed! "
DONNA - OUR GROUP FROM BRISBANE LOVED THEIR TOUR OF TURKEY AUSTRALIA / 5/10/2017 12:00:00 AM
"Patty and I wanted thank-you for your outstanding service and hospitality. we have had a chance to reflect on our experience and wanted to provide you with a testimonial you can share with any future Turkey travellers on your website or in person. After landing in Istanbul late Friday the 7th September 2018 without any plans or bookings we contacted you (via your website) on the Saturday morning. Within an hour you responded and we arranged to meet you that day around midday at a Café and location we cannot remember. Within the subsequent 3 hours, you invited us back to your apartment/office and plans to do a 5 day tour starting on Tuesday (2.5 days later) had been agreed too and paid for. On Monday the day before our departure you met us at our hotel with the itinerary outlining all flight, hotel and transfer details which was amazing given the short time frame. Firstly, what we really appreciated about the trip is that everything was well organised it went like clockwork and at no stage did we have to worry or think about our schedule. Secondly and more importantly the sites, people, food and accommodation was amazing. what surprised us the most was the varied history of the country and the number (and yet to be discovered) ancient ruins that exist within Turkey. Finally at all times we felt secure and perplexed by the level of travel warnings that exist for Turkey. We cannot thank you enough for arranging the tour and we will not hesitate in recommending you to family and friends. "
PATTY AND GEORGE VAKIRTZIS - MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Travelled as a couple ! / 9/26/2018 12:00:00 AM
"Thank you!! we really enjoyed our tıme ın Istanbul and on tour ! All our tour guides were amazing – Gaye made everythıng so easy!"
REBECCA AND BRENDON MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Travelled as a couple! / 4/30/2016 12:00:00 AM
"I had an awesome time and met great people. With the benefit of hindsight I would have changed 1 or 2 things but I still loved it! Thank you so much to everyone who contributed to making this trip a success. I will be back!!"
NICOLE WILSON MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA - Travelled as a single! / 5/16/2016 12:00:00 AM
DEPARTURE DATE
Start Date | Finish Date | Days | |
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01.01.2016 | 31.12.2019 | Every Day | Book Now |
TOUR PRICE
Start Date | Finish Date | Days | Single | Double/Twin [PP] | Triple [PP] | |
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01.01.2016 | 31.12.2019 | Every Day | 1,439.00 EUR | 969.00 EUR | 869.00 EUR | Book Now |