Immerse yourself in the memorable monuments, mosques and fairytale landscapes of Turkey on a 9-day round-trip tour from Istanbul. See the extraordinary rock-cut churches of Cappadocia, Virgin Mary House in Ephesus, Cotton Castel of Pamukkale and much more.
TYPE OF TRIP
ROAD TRIP
START CITY
ISTANBUL
END CITY
ISTANBUL
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Overview
What You Can Expect
See the highlights of southwest Turkey on a glorious 9-day tour from Istanbul. Take in the remains of ancient empires at sites such as Ephesus and Hierapolis, marvel at the remarkable work of Mother Nature at the “Cotton Castles” of Pamukkale and the “Fairy Chimneys” of Cappadocia.
Day-1: Istanbul
Arrival and transfer to hotel. Welcome briefing will be held.
Day-2: Istanbul (B)
Full day tour to include: Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), Hip- podrome, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Optional: Dinner with belly dancing entertainment.
Day-3: Istanbul, Ankara (B, D)
This morning Optional tour of St. Sophia and Bosphorus cruise. Depart for the capital city of Ankara for overnight.
Day-4: Ankara, Cappadocia (B-D)
Morning departure to view Hittite artifacts at the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, father of modern Turkey. Visit the underground city of Sarhatli. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravan inn en route. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and join an optional Whirling Dervishes performance. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day-5: Cappadocia (B, D)
Early Morning Optional: Hot Air Balloon Tour. Experience of floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves with the sunrise of Cappadocia. After breakfast, visit Goreme, Avanos, Pasabagi, Red Valley, and have a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia. Visit the underground city of Sarhatli.
Day-6: Cappadocia, Pamukkale (B, D)
Drive to Pamukkale. En route we visit the famous mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana. Dinner and overnight at Pamukkale.
Day-6: Cappadocia, Pamukkale (B, D)
Drive to Pamukkale. En route we visit the famous mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana. Dinner and overnight at Pamukkale.
Day-7: Pamukkale, Kusadasi (B, D)
Today is the day to pay an early morning visit to the unique Cotton Fortress, the white calcium cascades, and also pay a visit to one of the first modern spa centers of the ancient world, Hierapolis. Then we drive to Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
Day-8: Ephesus and St. Mary’s House, Kusadasi (B, D)
Full day tour of the famous ruins of Ephesus and St. Mary’s Cottage. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi Afternoon Optional: tour of Sardis or Sirince.
Day-9: Kusadasi
Return transfer to pier.
This program can also be combined with Louis Cruise Line 7 day Greek Island Cruise program to and from Istanbul.
What's Included
- 4 Nights Accommodation
- Deluxe coach on all tours and transfers
- Professional English-speaking tour guide
- Personal travel agent
- Bosphorus Cruise by boat
- Meals mentioned by the itinerary
- Entrance fees mentioned by the itinerary
- Carpark, Gasoline, Highway & Bridge fees
- Services charges & local taxes
What's Not Included
- Drinks
- Personal expenses
- International flight tickets
Meeting Point : Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST), Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Karakoy/Salipazari Port
- 06-12 Children must be accompanied by an adult
- The tempature early morning in Cappadocia is cold and cilly. You should have wear warm clothes.
- The flight permision given by Slot Centre of Cappadocia. If the weather conditions are good enough to make balloon ride our pilots start to prepair the balloons.
- Pasifik travel (www.turkeygoldentours.com) is offical A Group Travel Agency ; member of ( Tursab )Turkish Travel Agencies Assasosations since 1987. TURSAB License No: A1855
- All shchuled times are approximate and subject to change due to weather conditions and weight restrictions.
- Infiants are free during our packages We do charge only taxes for internal flight tickets. Please ask rate for infiants and children. The rate for children (6-12 yrs) %50 off from the package rate.
- We do have English Speaking Guides for all our group tours. Private tours are avaible with your own languange. If you are group of family,friends and need an other lanquage speaking guide just contact with us.
- Times are subject to change due to local traffic conditions.
- Cappadocia is of region in Turkey. There is no visa requirment as long as you got visa for Turkey. There is no need visa to Ephesus,Pamukkale and other part of Turkey.
- Depends on wheather in Cappadocia you can chose any clothes you wish to wear. We recomemend you wear sportive clothes and shoes.
- You are free book your own flights . We can reduce the cost of flight from entire package.
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking.
- Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- Infant seats are available on request if advised at time of booking.
- Payment can be done upon your arrival to Turkey with credit card or cash.
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