Tour Code : EN-113

Best of Anatolia Tour (by plane) - 11 Days/10 Nights

Arrival in Istanbul and private transfer to hotel. After check-in, you will have free time to discover Istanbul of your own will. Accommodation in Istanbul

Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll continue on our way to Pamukkale, (220 Km)
We will continue with Salihli city (Sardis). This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century B.C., portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which was converted into a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored Sardis Gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. After our visit, we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant en route. Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alaşehir, Philadelphia Church is one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor.

Arrival to Pamukkale which means cotton castle due to its famous white travertines. In Hierapolis, we’ll see the Martyrium of Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian, ancient city ruins including the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Grand Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. Afterward, we’ll enjoy walking on the white travertines.  
We will have lunch in a local restaurant. Free time in the thermal pool or the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (not included).
Dinner and accommodation in a Thermal hotel in  Pamukkale. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Note : If the Cappadocia Balloon tour is not done, you can join the Balloon Tour in Pamukkale

 

After breakfast, the Bosphorus cruise is the channel that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, you can see the palaces of the Sultans, and old and typical wooden Mansions and enjoy history differently. Next, we will make one of the star visits, the spice bazaar,
Lunch break in a local restaurant. Afterward, transfer to Istanbul Airport flight to Kayseri Airport, and transferred to Cappadocia hotel.
Dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia.  ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Note:
Before arrival in Cappadocia book for the Balloon tour. Payment one day before, in cancel to flight full refund. 

Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour  04:30 – 09:00  . End of the Balloon tour take breakfast in the hotel  and start to Cappadocia Tour.
First, we will visit the Uçhisar Castle, which consists of volcanic rocks, and is the highest point of Cappadocia. From here, we will watch the fairy chimneys, valleys, and the wonderful view of the region. Next, we will visit the Pigeon Valley, and have a sightseeing tour of Goreme Village which has very interesting cave houses and an authentic atmosphere. Then, we’ll visit Goreme  Open Air Museum, which is home to fantastic monasteries and chapels like the Dark Church, Apple Church, Snake Church, and Saint Barbara Church. You will see the sceneries and figures from the Old and New Testaments on well-preserved frescos from the iconoclastic period.  Paşabağı Valley (Monks Valley), and Devrent Valley,famous for its rock formations resembling different animal figures Afterward, we’ll have lunch in Avanos. After lunch, we’ll visit a pottery workshop to see how potteries are made by hand. 
Accommodation in Cappadocia ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Our tour will start after breakfast and the first stop of the day will be Mustafapaşa Village, an old Greek town formerly known as Sinasos, where Orthodox Greeks and Turks lived together until 1924. Here, we will observe the local life and see the authentic stone houses built by Sinasos architects. Afterward, we will visit the Keşlik Monastery. The frescoes inside the monastery will leave you fascinated. After examining these rare murals with our guide, we will continue with our next stop, Şahinefendi  ( Sobesos ) excavation area. In the Şahinefendi Sabesos excavation area, you will see tombs, basilica, mosaic stones, and Roman baths. Soğanlı Valley is known as the third largest monk center in Cappadocia. You will see many churches while wandering in the valley. Note that, handmade dolls of the village women in Soğanlı Village are quite famous. Afterward, we will visit Kaymaklı Underground City which is believed to be the oldest underground city in Cappadocia. It is estimated that people have been living inside the houses built in the rocks since the Paleolithic Period. However, we know that they were mostly used for protection against Roman, Persian, and Arab attacks. They were also used as storehouses. You will be amazed to see how people lived in these underground cities with endless narrow tunnels and stairs. Finally, we’ll watch a wonderfulWhirling Dervishes performance accompanied by the authentic music of the Mevlevi. End of the tour and return to the hotel.
Dinner and accommodation in  Cappadocia. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

Transfer to Kayseri Airport or Nevsehir Airport,  Flight to Izmir ( Via Istanbul Airport ) 
İzmir is one of the most important and beatifiul city with its industry and agriculture income in Turkey. It is also the third largest city. The people of Izmir are happy people with their modern lifestyles. 
Transferred to the hotel. Sightseeing in Izmir, visit treditional Kemeralti Bazaar, Ancient Smyrna Agora,
Dinner and accommodation in  İzmir. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

Breakfast at the hotel. We’ll continue on our way to Pamukkale, (220 Km)
We will continue with Salihli city (Sardis). This was the capital of the ancient Lydian kingdom of the 6th century B.C., portrayed as a dying church. We visit the great Temple of Artemis and the Temple of Cybele, which was converted into a Byzantine Church. We will also visit the restored Sardis Gymnasium and reconstructed Synagogue. After our visit, we’ll have lunch at a local restaurant en route. Then we continue our journey to Philadelphia, nowadays called Alaşehir, Philadelphia Church is one of the Seven Churches of Asia Minor.

Arrival to Pamukkale which means cotton castle due to its famous white travertines. In Hierapolis, we’ll see the Martyrium of Apostle Philip where he was martyred during the persecutions ordered by Domitian, ancient city ruins including the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Grand Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. Afterward, we’ll enjoy walking on the white travertines.  
We will have lunch in a local restaurant. Free time in the thermal pool or the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (not included).
Dinner and accommodation in a Thermal hotel in  Pamukkale. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

Note : If the Cappadocia Balloon tour is not done, you can join the Balloon Tour in Pamukkale

 

After breakfast we will visit the ancient Laodicea. One of the seven churches in the revelation is in Laodicea. Laodicea thrived as a major center of worship for the pagan goddess Aphrodite for about 500 years after Christ.  Drive to Didiyma, and visit The Temple of Apollo.
Apollo Temple built in 600 BC here was a sacred religious center in ancient times. We will visit the temple that features magnificent marble columns. Take a lunch in a local restaurant. continue ancient Miletos ruins.
Miletos is one of the 12 Ionia cities on Asia minor. We will see the ancient theater with a capacity of 15,000, the Miletos Museum, the Temple of Serapis, and the Faustina Bath, built by Marcus Aurelius in the name of his wife. There is a 20 km-long sacred marble road between the Temple of Serapis in Miletos and the Temple of Apollo in Didim. Miletos people used to go to the temple of Apollo for pilgrimage and religious rituals through this holy path. Then, we will continue on our way towards Priene (20 km).
Priene, which was established 2500 years ago at the foot of the Mykale Mountain, was a port city at that time. There are many works of art and architecture belonging to the ancient Greek period such as the marble streets laying parallel to each other and water channels. The Priene Theater and the Temple of Athena Polias were built by Alexander the Great as a gift. 
Dinner and Accommodation in Kusadasi. ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

After breakfast departure to Ephesus from Kusadasi. ( 25 Km )  Greco-Roman city, the ancient capital of Asia Minor and one of the best-preserved from antiquity where the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the Grand Theater, and the Library of Celsus is located.
We take lunch break in a local restaurant.  Afterward, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where he spent the last years of her life. You will visit The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven wonders in the world.
Shopping time in a leather fabric outlet center with fashion show. Visit Famous Sirince Village with the houses 300 – 400 years, and test delicious wine.
Dinner and accommodation in Kusadasi ( Breakfast – Dinner )

 

After breakfast transfer to Izmir Airport flight to ıstanbul. Transferred to Istanbul hotel. Free day for shopping in Istanbul.  Accommodation in Istanbul. ( Breakfast)

Optional event in Istanbul : End your tour with Bosphorus Cruise with a magnificent view of the Bosphorus.
Bosphorus Dinner Cruise (extra)  : 19:30 – 24:00 
Transfer, Dinner Menu; fish or Meatball or chicken, Season salad, cold dishes, hot appetizers. Unlimited soft and alcoholic bevarage. Folklore performance, Music, Oriental belly dance show.

 

Free time until your flight time. Private transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight to your country.  ( Breakfast )

Customized Tours   
We can create a tour program on your request and offer an itinerary that suits your personal, educational, cultural, and budgetary requirements. Please contact us with your requests.

 

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Price includes

10 nights hotel accommodation with daily breakfast.

 All Airport – hotel – Airport transfers are private.

Istanbul – Kayseri Airport Domestic Flight ticket

Kayseri  Airport – Izmir Domestic Flight ticket  via Istanbul 

Izmir  Airport – Istanbul Domestic Flight ticket 

Air Plane Luggage limite 15 Kg / 8 Kg Hand luggage

Flight tickets economy class.

7 Dinner

All Tours and entrance fees as per itinerary

Professional English Guide

Transfers with A.C. nonsmoking vehicle.

Price Excludes

Personal expenses

Beverages for Dinner and Lunch

Extra events

Hot Air Balloon Tour

Travel Insurance ( Highly Recommended )


Cancellation Policy

- For cancellations made 45 days before the tour, 100% refund. (Except per person 125 € for register, bank commission, and domestic flight ticket cost)
- For cancellations made 44 - 30 days before the tour, 50% refund. (Except for the Bank Commission)
- For cancellations made 29 - 15 days before the tour, 20 % refund.
- No refunds will be made on reservations made 14 days before the tour. %100 Penalty is applied.

Remarks
- Travel health insurance is mandatory.
- Sample hotels are confirmed on the date of booking in case of availability. Otherwise,
  similar hotels are booked.  
- In the event of bad weather, time scarcity, traffic jams, and similar situations, the Guide may make changes to the tour program. 
- The locations given in the itinerary can be changed with other places if they are closed.  
- During the tours, you will be walking approximately 2 km every day on uneven and
   cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps. 
- You must wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. in summer months and raincoats, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, umbrella, etc. in winter.  
- The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.  
- You will need your passport at check-in for all domestic flights.
- Domestic flights are economy class. Luggage limit 15 Kg.

Closing Days of Sites in Istanbul
Sunday                 - Grand Bazaar
Monday               - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi Palaces, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Tuesday               - Topkapı Palace, Military Museum
Wednesday        -  Chora (Kariye) Museum, Yedikule, Rumeli Fortress
Thursday             - Dolmabahçe and Beylerbeyi palaces
Friday                   - Most museums are open
Saturday              - Zulfaris Synagogue (Jewish Museum of Istanbul)


Gold Package Hotels
Istanbul (3)         :  Crown Plaza Old Town 5* / The Elysium Taksim 5*
Cappadocia (3)   : DMC Cave Hotel 5*
Izmir (1)               : Movenpick*
Pamukkale(1)      : Adem Pira Thermal Hotel 5*
Kusadasi (2)         : Ramada Suites 5*


Standard Package Hotels 

Istanbul (3)         : Grand Yavuz Hotel 4* / Yigitalp Hotel 4*
Cappadocia (3)  : Suhan Hotel 5*
Izmir (1)               : Armis Hotel 4*
Pamukkale(1)     : Richmond Thermal  5*
Kusadasi (2)        : Ilayda Avantgarde 4* / Efe Boutique Hotel

Note: Sample hotels are confirmed on the date of booking in case of availability. Otherwise, reservations are made in similar hotels.


Istanbul
Topkapi Palace
Blue Mosque
Maiden Tower
Hagia Sophia
Galata Tower
Bosphorus Boat Tour
Cappadocia
Pigeon Valley
Uçhisar Castle
Göreme Open Air Museum
Paşabaği Valley
Devrent Valley
Çavuşin Village
Avanos
Kaymakli Underground City
Mustafapaşa Village
Cappadocia Balloon Tour
Kusadasi
Ephesus
The Temple of Artemis
The House of Virgin Mary
Sirince Village
Pamukkale
Hierapolis
Laodicea
Sardis
Priene
Miletos
Didyma

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Tour Code
EN-113
Tour Name
Best of Anatolia Tour (by plane) - 11 Days/10 Nights
Departure Point
İstanbul, Türkiye
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  • Tour Code : EN-113
  • Duration : 11 Days
  • Start : İstanbul, Türkiye
  • End : İstanbul, Türkiye
  • Tour Season : 3 January - 27 December
  • Transfer : Vehicle and Aircraft
  • Distance : 1.150 Km
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