Wonderful Turkey with Incredible Sights on a 11 Days Tour
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Wonderful Turkey with Incredible Sights on a 11 Days Tour
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Wonderful Turkey with Incredible Sights on a 11 Days Tour
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Highlights
Explore some of the best highlights of Turkey and see some of the amazing places of history and stunning landscape that this beautiful country has to offer. Throughout your trip, you’ll visit Istanbul’s highlights, including Hagia Sofia and cruise between two continents on a Bosphorus cruise.
Explore the fairy-tale landscape of mystifying Cappadocia where you can also see the labyrinth of the underground city.
See Antalya on the Turquoise coast with some amazing and beautiful landscape and get to Visit to Perge, Aspendos and Kursunlu waterfalls or Antalya Museum.
You will venture to the UNESCO-listed Ephesus where you will see one of the worlds best-preserved ancient site and see where Virgin Mary spent her final days at the House of the Virgin Mary. Get to experience Temple of Artemis one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
Visit the awe-inspiring pure white travertines of Pamukkale and take a dip in the Cleopatras pool where you can see the fallen columns below.
Itinerary
Arrival Day
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedArrival to Istanbul Airport where our driver/guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for check-in before having the rest of the day at your leisure.- AccommodationsHotel in Istanbul
Sultanahmet – Old Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGo to the Topkapi Palace, which was once used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries and see the magnificent collection of priceless jewels, silver, crystal, and porcelain, robes that were worn by the sultans and the relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra).Blue Mosque
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter lunch, we will visit the stunning Blue Mosque that was built for Sultan Ahmet I, and is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles.Obelisk of Theodosius
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGo to see the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II and visit the hidden Underground Cistern.Grand Bazaar
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeSee the Grand Covered Bazaar with its many shops perfect for your holiday souvenirs.- AccommodationsHotel in IstanbulFood And DrinksBreakfast
Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi Palace
Egyptian Bazaar
2 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeVisit the exotic Egyptian Spice Market located on the Golden Horn before boarding your cruise of the Bosphorus where the waterway separates the two continents Europe and Asia.Rumeli Fortress
Admission Ticket FreePass by Rumeli fortress which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452, so he could prepare for his conquest of Istanbul. Time for lunch in a lovely seaside fish restaurant. Cruise is on a public boat unless other arrangements are made.Bosphorus Bridge
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedCross over the Bosphorus Bridge to Asia where you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, which was once the summer address of the Ottoman Sultans, then on to Camlica Hill for a fantastic view of Istanbul. Time for lunch in a lovely seaside fish restaurant. Cruise is on a public boat unless other arrangements are made.- AccommodationsHotel in IstanbulFood And DrinksBreakfast
Istanbul- Cappadocia
Nevsehir Kapadokya Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedFly from Istanbul to Cappadocia, and upon arrival, you will be met at the airport just outside the arrival’s gate and transfer to Cappadocia.Kaymakli Underground City
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedTour the Kaymaklı Underground City, one of the fascinating underground settlements in Cappadocia then drive to Sahinefendi (Sobesos) which is newly discovered (01 May 2002) mosaic houses and Archaeological excavation site. Villages in the valleys are surrounded by the “tabletop” mountains which are spectacular.Keslik Monastery
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue to the Keslik Monastery close to Cemil, that hides its frescoes behind a thin smoke layer which you can only see by torchlight.Mustafapasa Yeni Cami
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Mustafapaşa (Sinasos), an old Greek town with its spectacular old Greek houses; outstanding examples of late Greek settlements and architecture.Saruhan Culture and Event Center
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Saruhan Caravanserai, a roadside inn where travellers would rest and recover from their day’s journey. Caravanserais supported the flow of information, commerce and people across a network of trade routes of North Africa, Asia, and South-Eastern Europe on the legendary Silk Road and the Spice Road.Red Valley
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue with the panorama of the Red Valley, with its fabulous volcanic rock formations and is in the heart of Cappadocia but still away from the tourist crowd.- AccommodationsHotel in CappadociaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Cappadocia
Devrent Valley
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedMeet at the hotel reception after breakfast, then have your first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia with some rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley, walk-in Pasabag near Zelve and wonder at the “fairy chimneys” where the sound of the wind mixes with the “songs of fairies”.Avanos Oren Yeri
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedLunch in Avanos which has been the centre of terra cotta work of art since around 3000 BC and you will get a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop.Goreme Historical National Park
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit Goreme Open Air Museum and see the amazing examples of Byzantine art that are in Cappadocia.Uchisar Castle
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedContinue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to see the beautiful view of the valleys of Cappadocia.- AccommodationsHotel in CappadociaFood And DrinksBreakfastLunchDinner
Cappadocia – Antalya
Ihlara Valley
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedOPTION 1: IHLARA CANYON HIKING Drive to Ihlara and on the way walk in the Ihlara Canyon, a “mirage” in the Steps of Anatolia to Belisirma village, the ancient Peristrema: “Valley of the Sky” along the Melendiz River. OPTION 2: TURKISH VILLAGE LIFE AND CULINARY TOUR Take a visit to the local market (only available only on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays) or take a morning walk to the fruit orchards in Ayvali Village.Antalya Havaalanı-İç Hatlar Terminali
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedAt the end of the day, transfer to the airport for a direct flight to Antalya ( or via Istanbul ). Arrival and meeting at the airport and transfer to your hotel in Antalya,- AccommodationsHotel in AntalyaFood And DrinksBreakfast
Antalya
Perge Ancient City
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will see Perge, which was initially settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. Visit the impressive collonaded street, baths, nymphaeum, and agora and the fountain of the River God, where waters once poured down the centre of the city.Aspendos Ruins
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedGo to see Aspendos to see one of the best-preserved amphitheatres in the world.Kursunlu Waterfalls
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will then visit the beautiful Kursunlu waterfalls or Antalya Museum.- AccommodationsHotel in AntalyaFood And DrinksBreakfast
Antalya – Ephesus
Antalya Havaalanı-İç Hatlar Terminali
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTake a morning flight from Antalya to Izmir (direct). Arrive and meet at the airport and visit the ancient city of Ephesus.Ancient City of Ephesus
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedVisit the ancient city of Ephesus and spend a few hours walking in the footsteps of Alexander the Great, Apostles Paul, Caesar, Cicero, and John and many other well-known historical names. The recently opened Terrace Houses (entry included) which is where the wealthiest Romans lived and are a great example of sensitive excavation and presentation and the mosaics and frescos are stunning.Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedIt has been known that St John brought Virgin Mary hereafter the Crucifixion and lived her last years close to the city of Ephesus on a secluded mountaintop. A lovely chapel was constructed on the site and tended by Franciscans and open to visitors and has been designated a pilgrimage site by the Pope.The Basilica of Saint John
2 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedWe will continue with Saint John Church where Apostle John spent his final years and was buried and visit the temple of Artemis to see the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.- AccommodationsHotel in KusadasiFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Pamukkale- Hierapolis- Laodicea (188km)
Laodicea
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedDrive to Pamukkale and on the way visit Laodicea (present name Denizli) and one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor. Excavations are still active, and an ancient city as beautiful as Ephesus will soon be uncovered. We will see the ancient theatres, the remains of the basilica which were recently uncovered, ancient stone water pipes, Temple A, agora and the monumental fountain.Hierapolis & Pamukkale
4 hoursAdmission Ticket IncludedAfter Laodicea, discover the pure white travertine terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are definitely one of the most spectacular natural wonders that you will be able to see from several mineral springs in a substantial white cliffside. About 200 m overlooking the plain you can see how the calcite-laden waters have dripped over a number of terraced levels and created a fairyland of unusual solidified cascades and shell-shaped basins and look like creations made from snow or like balls from cotton, which gave the scenery the Turkish name Pamukkale (cotton castle). Moreover, the water in the basins changes its colour according to how the light enters.- AccommodationsHotel in PamukkaleFood And DrinksBreakfastDinner
Pamukkale – Istanbul
Denizli Çardak Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTransfer to Denizli airport and take a morning flight from Denizli to Istanbul Airport. Arrival and transfer to Hotel.Historic Areas of Istanbul
4 hoursAdmission Ticket FreeFree afternoon for the last chance to complete your visits.- AccommodationsHotel in IstanbulFood And DrinksBreakfast
Departure Day
Sabiha Gökçen International Airport
2 hoursAdmission Ticket Not IncludedTransfer to Istanbul Airport to connect to your international flight.- Food And DrinksBreakfast
What's included
INCLUDED
Entry fees to the sites and museums
Domestic flights in the program
Lunch (2)
Dinner (4)
Breakfast (10)
Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car/Van with professional driver
All accommodation
Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours
NOT INCLUDED
Other services not mentioned
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meals that are not stated in the itinerary
Drinks
Additional information
Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Flights are non-refundable
Location
Address
Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Türkiye
Provider
Goodman Tours
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