Istanbul–Kusadasi–Canakkale–Gallopoli–Troy–Ephesus–Pamukkale–Antalya–Konya-Cappadocia Package

15 DAYS 14 NIGHTS ISTANBUL – KUSADASI – CANAKKALE – GALLIPOLI – TROY – EPHESUS – PAMUKKALE – ANTALYA – KONYA & CAPPADOCIA

Day 1 – Istanbul – Arrival Day

Meet at IST/SAW airport & transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour 

(Breakfast & Lunch included) Full Day Ottoman & Byzantium Relics Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-17:00) Guests will be picked up around 8:00am, and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the site?s impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia, the final stop on the tour.  After tour, transfer back to hotel. Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Day 3 – Full Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

(Breakfast & Lunch included) Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-17:00) Guests will be picked up at their hotel. We will first drive toward the Golden Horn, the waterway that feeds into the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. Our first stop will be the Spice Bazaar (also known as the Egyptian Bazaar). After this, we will embark on a boat tour of the Bosphorus, following the European shore until we reach the second bridge, where we will double-back along the Asian shore. Once we have returned to land, we will eat lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, we will cross the strait to visit Camlica Hill for an unforgettable view of the city, where we will spend some free time. Guests will then be returned to their hotel around 5:00pm.
Note: The Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday, and will be replaced with the Pierre Loti Cafe.

Day 4 – Istanbul to Canakkale Gallipoli Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included) Full Day Gallipoli Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 07:45-18:00)
06:30am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00am and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After tour , transfer back to your hotel.

Day 5 – Half Day Troy Tour

(Breakfast & Dinner included) Half Day Troy Tour: (APPROX. 08:00-12:00)
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. The guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870`s to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C.

Day 6 – Transfer to Kusadasi

(Breakfast & Dinner included) After breakfast, free time until transfer to Kusadasi by land – luxury SIC coach. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Dinner @ hotel

Day 7 – Full Day Ephesus City Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included) Full Day Ephesus City Tour with Lunch (APPROX. 09:00-17:00) Tour start from the port of Kusadasi proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary includes scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderful views of the valley en route to the Shrine of St. Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary. Your tour continues to ancient Ephesus, where you’ll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Theater is one of the few structures still used today. It seats twenty-five thousand and, although it was once an arena for gladiator games, it is now home to annual spring festivals. Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World. After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 8 – Full Day Pamukkale City Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included) Full Day Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour with Lunch (APPROX. 08:00-18:30) You will be picked up from your hotel at around 08:00 for the tour of Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called “Cotton Castle” in Turkish. Upon arrival,  you will visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, the Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site (entrance is 35 TL per person extra self-payment). There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. After tour, transfer to Pamukkale hotel.

Day 9 – Transfer to Antalya

(Breakfast & Dinner included) After Breakfast , transfer to Antalya Hotel. Free day for shopping and explore the city.

Day 10 – Full Day Antalya City & Waterfalls Tour

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included) Full Day Antalya City & Waterfalls Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-17:30)  You will be picked up from your hotel at around 09:30 for the tour of Antalya Waterfalls Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya. The waterfalls, formed by the Düden River (one of the major rivers in Southern Anatolia), are located 12km North east of Antalya. They end where the waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the mediterranean sea. We will stop for lunch here which is included in the price. After the waterfalls we will drive to the old city centre of Antalya where you will have a couple of hours free time to explore the Harbour, go on a one hour boat tour (price not included) and indulge in the local shops!
After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 11 – Free day @ Antalya

(Breakfast & Dinner included) Today will be a free @ Antalya – you may go out and enjoy the beautiful beaches or do some shopping @ the beach capital of Turkey.

Day 12 – Transfer to Konya

(Breakfast & Dinner included) After Breakfast , free time until transfer to Konya Hotel. Free day for shopping and explore the city.

Day 13 – Half Day Konya City Tour – Transfer to Cappadocia

(Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included) Half Day Konya City Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-15:00) After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Once your reach to Konya stop at a restaurant for lunch at 13:00pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green – tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes).After tour, transfer to Cappadocia hotel.

Day 14 – Full Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch

Full Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-17:00) (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included) Today will be another mystical day, we will start with a visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to the Pigeon Valley for panoramic view, Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more. After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 15 – Cappadocia to Airport

(Breakfast included) After breakfast you will have free time until we depart to airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then switch to international terminal to catch home-bound flight. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.

TOUR INCLUDES:

• Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk airport (PRIVATE)
• Domestic flight ticket from İstanbul to Kusadasi and Cappadocia back to İstanbul
• 3 nights’ hotel in Istanbul
• 2 night’ hotel in Kusadasi
• 2 night’ hotel in Çanakkale
• 1 night’ hotel in Pamukkale
• 3 nights’ hotel in Antalya
• 1 night’ hotel in Konya
• 2 nights’ hotel in Cappadocia
• 12 open buffet breakfasts
• 9 local dinners at hotels
• 7 local lunches during the tours
• Full Day Istanbul City Tour (SIC)
• Full Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour (SIC)
• Full Day Ephesus Tour (SIC)
• Full Day Pamukkale Tour (SIC)
• Full Day Antalya Old City & Waterfalls (SIC)
• Half Day Konya City Tour (SIC)
• Full Day South Cappadocia Tour (SIC)
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
• Professional English – speaking tour guides
• Return airport transfer in all cities (PRIVATE)

TOUR NOT INCLUDE:

• International flights
• Insurance: All types
• Turkey entry visa
• Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
• Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

*** MAXIMUM 2 CHILDREN PER ROOM, IN CASE OF A FAMILY WITH MORE THAN 2 CHILDREN, PLEASE CONTACT US FOR RATES.

Information

-All rooms given will be Standard rooms.
-Hotels in Turkey check-in time is @ 14:00 & check-out time is @ 12:00PM.
-All our vehicles are either Mercedes or Volkswagen or Ford.
-Above tours can only be offered with ENGLISH speaking guides. All rooms given will be Standard rooms.
-Hotels in Turkey check-in time is @ 14:00 & check-out time is @ 12:00PM.
-All our vehicles are either Mercedes or Volkswagen or Ford.
-Above tours can only be offered with ENGLISH speaking guides.

Terms & conditions:

-These packages have GUARANTEED DAILY departure throughout the mentioned season.
-After confirmation, packages can be cancelled FREE-OF-CHARGE up to 5 days before arrival. Any later will result in a 10% cancelation fees.
-Payment must be made and cleared 10 days in advance.
-Domestic flight tickets are NON-REFUNDABLE once purchased. Please advise your agent accordingly.
-Above rates are B2B rates – NET & NON-COMMISSIONABLE. -THESE PACKAGES ARE FIXED. YOU CAN ADD EXTRA TOURS OR SERVICES BUT YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS/NIGHTS. IF YOU NEED A CUSTOMIZED PACKAGE, PLEASE EMAIL

-THESE PACKAGES ARE FIXED. YOU CAN ADD EXTRA TOURS OR SERVICES BUT YOU CANNOT CHANGE THE NUMBER OF DAYS/NIGHTS. IF YOU NEED A CUSTOMIZED PACKAGE, PLEASE EMAIL

(01 HOUR HOT AIR BALLOON RIDE : 150 EUR PER PERSON)