Essential Turkey Discription
An Essential Tour of Turkey, covering the exotic and the sublime Istanbul - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Bursa - Istanbul
Day 1 - Istanbul
Welcome to Turkey, arrival into Istanbul. Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Tonight you will have a welcome dinner, be introduced to our friendly crew and other travelers while enjoying traditional Turkish Food and enjoy the mystical atmosphere of Istanbul at night.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
Pick up at 08:30 from the hotel for the Tour of "Old City" from where the Centre of the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires were ruled. During the tour you will be visiting; Blue Mosque, St. Sophia, Topkapi Palace, lunch Grand Bazaar, Süleymaniye Mosque, Turkish Textile and Carpets lecture. Overnight Bus to Cappadocia
Day 3 - First day in Cappadocia Tour
When you arrive Cappadocia at around 08:00 you will be met to take you to your hotel. Pick up time is 09:30 for the Tour of local highlights of Cappadocia. You will visit : Devrent Valley, Monk´s valley (Pasabag), Avanos ( lunch in avanos), Goreme open air museum, Uchisar (Natural Castle)
Accommodation in Cappadocia
Day 4 - Second day in Cappadocia Tour
You will be picked up from your hotel at 09:30 for the second day tour of Cappadocia. You will visit: Red valley (4 km. hiking), Rose valley (visiting the churches), Cavusin (Old Christian village), Lunch in Pigeon valley, Kaymakli (Underground City), Ortahisar Castle Accommodation in Cappadocia
Day 5 - Free Day in Cappadocia - Pamukkale
One free day in magic valley to explore the area or just to have a rest after two full day tours before the overnight bus to Pamukkale. The bus leaves at 19:00 for Pamukkale.
Day 6 - Pamukkale (Hierapolis) Tour
When you arrive Pamukkale at around 06:00 you will be met to take you to your hotel. Pick up time is 09:30 for the tour of Pamukkale travertine’s & Hierapolis ancient city. You will visit: Domitian Gate, Colannaded Gate, Cathedral, Red waters of Karahayit, Lunch, Pamukkale Museum, and The Travertine’s of Pamukkale. Over Night in Pamukkale
Day 7 - Ephesus Tour
After breakfast, you will depart for a guided city tour of Ephesus - one of the seven ancient wonders of the world. Magnificent, inspiring, gorgeous, amazing, extra-ordinary... These are only a few words that may describe Ephesus. However no one could adequately describe Ephesus with words; one has to see Ephesus to appreciate it. A visit to Ephesus, one of the largest and best-preserved ancient cities in the world, is a must for those who are interested in archeology and culture. Over night in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
Day 8 - Bursa
After breakfast 09:00 am drive to Bursa. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore, former Ottoman Capital and lunch of famous "Kebab of Alexander The Great". Over night in Bursa
Day 9 - Bursa City Tour - Istanbul
After breakfast at 08:30 Drive to Bursa, former Ottoman Capital. Climb to Uludag, the legendary Mount Olympos, by Teleferik (Cable Car), visit to Ulucami (Grand Mosque), the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, the old Silk Market in the Covered Bazaar. After Bursa Tour we depart for Istanbul. Over Night in Istanbul.
Day 10 - Istanbul End of the tour
After breakfast check out from the hotel. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey Tour. Have a safe trip back home...
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Departures
Available Everyday
Tour Includes :
All transport between destinations using local air-conditioned no smoking bus service
All transfer services to and from bus service.
Two night accommodation in Istanbul
Two night accommodation in Cappadocia
One night accommodation in Pamukkale
One night accommodation in Kusadasi
One night accommodation in Bursa
English speaking professional guide throughout
Fully Guided Istanbul Walking City Tour
Fully Guided Cappadocia Tour
Fully guided Pamukkale tour
Fully Guided Ephesus Tour
Fully Guided Bursa City Tour
All entrance and ferry fees mentioned in the itinerary
Tour Prices :
Per Person cost sharing a double Room for entire package.
