Private Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, Mt. Nemrut, Ephesus, Istanbul
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Private Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, Mt. Nemrut, Ephesus, Istanbul
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Private Gobeklitepe, Cappadocia, Mt. Nemrut, Ephesus, Istanbul
Duration: 10 days
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Highlights
PRIVATE Gobeklitepe, Mt. Nemrut, Zeugma, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Istanbul.
The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations, without making you feel rushed. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, all logistical details, including domestic flights, accommodation in Boutique. Cave and 4 star Hotels and most meals, are included and accounted for. At about 11000-13000 years old GOBEKLİTEPE. This site pre-dates both pottery and writing and is far older that either Stonehenge in England or the great Egyptian Pyramids. Göbekli Tepe may have been in use as a point of gathering for religious and ritual events for over 2000 years and it represents a major advance in our understanding of man’s early history.
* Selected centrally Located Boutique and 4 star Hotels
* Private Tour ensures personal service
* Informative, friendly and professional guide.
* Domestic flights included.
Itinerary
Arrival to Istanbul
Istanbul
Admission Ticket FreeWelcome 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.- AccommodationsOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet
Full Day Istanbul Tour (Breakfast)
Istanbul
7 hoursAdmission Ticket Free09.00 a.m. After breakfast, pick up from hotel and our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople, Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly 1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman.Hippodrome
25 minsAdmission Ticket FreeOur tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeOnly a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I. Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .Blue Mosque
45 minsAdmission Ticket FreeBlue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles.Topkapi Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe 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.Grand Bazaar
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter that, 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.- AccommodationsOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet
Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight – Cappadocia Tour - Cave Hotel (Breakfast )
Cappadocia
12 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeTake the morning flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia. Arrival and meeting at the airport just outside the arrival’s gate with a sign bearing your name and transfer to Cappadocia.Fairy Chimneys
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedFirst 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.Kaymakli Underground City
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedThen 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.Cappadocia
Admission Ticket FreeEnd of the tour drive to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia.- AccommodationsOvernight in a Cave Hotel . Not to be missed experience
Cappadocia Tour - Cave Hotel (Breakfast)
Devrent Valley
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedHot Air ballooning with sunrise (optional, extra) After breakfast, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley; walking in Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.Avanos
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeLunch in Avanos, centre of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.Goreme Open-Air Museum
1 hours 15 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfternoon, 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)Uchisar Castle
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia.Cappadocia
Admission Ticket FreeEnd of the tour drive back to your hotel for overnight in Cappadocia- AccommodationsOvernight in a Cave Hotel . Not to be missed experience
Cappadocia – Adıyaman (Breakfast – Dinner)
Karatay Han
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedCheck out and departure from your hotel in Cappadocia, after the breakfast. Drive to Karatay Caravanserai and visit the caravanserai.Kahramanmaras
Admission Ticket FreeOn the way to Adıyaman (Nemrut) stop at Kahramanmaras for lunch and a taste of its famous ice cream.Adiyaman
Admission Ticket FreeArrive to the hotel in Adıyaman. Evening at leisure and overnight in Adıyaman.- AccommodationsOvernight in a 4 star or boutique class hotel.
Mt. Nemrut – Urfa ( Gobekli Tepe) (Breakfast- Dinner)
Mount Nemrut
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIn the morning 03:30 am departure. Hike to the summit of the Mt. Nemrut (one of the most popular UNESCO world cultural heritage sites), watching the sunrise, be amazed by the colossal heads and statues of ancient deities, as you step into mythology. There we will hire small mini-buses to drive up the mountain. This extraordinary landmark rests at an elevation of 8000 ft. The mountain top complex is composed of two flattened areas strewn with statues and separated by a false peak of crushed rock. Antiouchus built the entire complex approximately 2000 years ago as a monument to his divine ancestry.Arsemia Antik Kenti
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAlso definitely take time to visit the old castle, Arsemeia, cross over the still functioning Cendere Bridge (Septimius Severus bridge) dating all the way back to the 3rd century and Tumulus Tomb of Karakus.Ataturk Dam
30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeThen drive back to the hotel for breakfast. Drive to Urfa on the way visit Ataturk dam and look over to the Ataturk Dam; a modern day wonder.Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum
1 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will also visit Sanliurfa Archaeology and Mosaic Museum.Sanliurfa
Admission Ticket FreeEnd of the tour, check in your hotel for overnight in Sanliurfa.- AccommodationsOvernight in 4 star or boutique class hotel.
Urfa (GobekliTepe) - Gaziantep (Breakfast- Dinner)
Göbeklitepe
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter breakfast & check out from the hotel, we will drive to Gobeklitepe which is one of the world's most important archaeological sites. At 12,000 years old, it was built before the advent of writing or pottery and is believed to be the world's oldest temple.Gaziantep
Admission Ticket FreeAfter we visit Gobeklitepe, we will drive to Gaziantep. After the lunch, check in Hotel. Overnight in Gaziantep.- AccommodationsOvernight in a 4 star or boutique class hotel.
Gaziantep to Izmir by Flights & Ephesus Tour (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Gaziantep
9 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast & check out from the hotel, drive to Gaziantep Airport for your flight to Izmir.Izmir
Admission Ticket FreeArrive in Izmir Airport. After landing, drive to Ephesus ( 45 minutes’ drive )The Temple of Artemis
20 minsAdmission Ticket FreeFirst visit the Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.Ancient City of Ephesus
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue 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.Selcuk
1 hours 30 minsAdmission Ticket FreeAfter Ephesus, lunch will be served in the garden of a local handicrafts center. Here you can see some of the traditional carpet weaving techniques used and enjoy viewing some splendid displays of beautiful carpets.Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
45 minsAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter Lunch visit 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.Kusadasi
Admission Ticket FreeAfter the tour, we drive to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.- AccommodationsOvernight in a 4 star or a boutique class hotel.
Fly to Istanbul (Breakfast)
Izmir
Admission Ticket FreeAfter breakfast & check out from the hotel, drive to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport.Istanbul
Admission Ticket FreeAfter landed, Transfer to your hotel Free afternoon and Overnight in Istanbul.- AccommodationsOvernight in Istanbul in a 4 star Boutique hotels located in Sultanahmet
Home (Breakfast)
Istanbul
Admission Ticket FreeTransfer to Airport to connect to your international flight and leave Turkey The end of our services.
What's included
INCLUDED
All Domestic flights(Istanbul–Cappadocia, Gaziantep–Izmir & Izmir–Istanbul)15 kg check in&8 kg cabin
Hotel in Gaziantep : Ali Bey Konagi Butik or The Green Park Gaziantep
9 Breakfasts & 4 Dinners
Hotel in Urfa : Nevali Boutique or Hilton Garden Inn Sanliurfa
Private tour for your family and Friends only
Transportation with brand new air-conditioned minivan/minibus
Entrance Fees ( Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines )
Professional Private Tour Guide
9 nights accommodation in Boutique class, Cave and 4 star hotels
Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan or Dosso Dossi Old City or similar
Hotels in Kusadasi : Carina Hotel or Marina Suits or similar
Cave Hotel in Cappadocia : Yunak Evleri or Gamirasu or Zeydem Suites
Hotel in Adiyaman : Hotel Antiochos or Grand Isias Hotel or similar
NOT INCLUDED
Meals not mentioned in itinerary
Personal Expenses
Tips for Driver & Guide
Customer reviews
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Specialized infant seats are available
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who has walking disabilities
Location
Address
Istanbul, Turkiye
Provider
Private & Small Group Ephesus & Istanbul & Turkey Tours
From
NZD 7,811
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