Arrival at Istanbul Airport. Transfer and check in to your hotel. You’ll have free time for the rest of the day. We highly recommend you to start exploring the streets of the city on your own if you have the time. Istanbul is a starting point for Islamic tours in Turkey. also other country tours.
Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul.
Istanbul Tour and Bursa (150 km - 2 hrs)
Your tour guide will pick you up from your hotel lobby at 08:30 am. We will visit Saint Sophia Museum (Hagia Sofia) (Closed on Monday), and the Topkapı Palace (Harem is not included in the program, an extra entrance fee is required if you wish to see it.) After our visits, we will have lunch in a local restaurant.
We will continue our tour at the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), Hippodrome, the German Fountain of Wilhelm ll, the Serpent Column brought from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, Column of Constantine, and the Grand Bazaar (Closed on Sunday).
Afterward, we will depart for Bursa (150 km 2,5 hrs)
Upon our arrival, we visit the Grand Mosque of Bursa also known as Ulu Camii. It was built by Ottoman Sultan Bayezid I. between 1396 and 1399. The Grand Mosque has 2 minarets and 20 domes.
Dinner and overnight stay in Bursa. ( Breakfast - Dinner )
Distence Bursa – Eskişehir – Konya (480 km - 6 hrs)
After breakfast, we will begin exploring the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. First, we will visit the Green Mosque that was built in 1419 and is famous for its valuable tiles that cover a great part of the structure. The interior of the mosque is decorated with a mosaic of blue-green tiles on the walls and ceilings. Next, we will visit the Green Tomb, a mausoleum of the fifth Ottoman Sultan, Mehmed I.
Afterward, we’ll have lunch and enjoy some free shopping time at the Koza Han Silk Market and the Aynalı Bazaar.
After shopping, we will drive to Konya via Eskişehir. Eskisehir is one of the most modern cities in Turkey. It holds an important place in the country's economy with its university and rich industry, agriculture, and tourism sector. Upon our arrival to Eskişehir, we will visit the Kurşunlu Mosque and Complex, built by Çoban Mustafa Pasha in 1525 during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent.
After a short city tour in Eskişehir, we will continue on our way to Konya.
Arrival and overnight stay in Konya. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Konya – Cappadocia (250 km – 3,5 hrs)
We will start our Konya tour after breakfast. First, we’ll visit the Alaeddin Mosque and the Karatay Museum, also known as Karatay Madrasah. Then, we’ll visit the Mevlana Museum, which houses the tomb of the great 13th-century Persian poet and founder of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Balkhi, also known as Mevlana or Rumi. It was also the dervish lodge (tekke) of the Mevlevi order, better known as the Whirling Dervishes. We will visit all available sections in the museum such as Matbah (Kitchen), tombs, Tilavet Chamber (Quran Reading And Chanting Chamber), and Semâ-Hâne (Ritual Hall). We will continue our tour with a visit to Selimiye Mosque, located next door to Mevlana Museum. Visit Karatay Madrasah, Ince minarat madrasah and Allattin Mosque and Tomb.
We will have a lunch break and depart for Cappadocia. Our next destination will be the 13th-century Seljuk-era caravanserai Ağzıkara Han on the way. Arrival and overnight stay in Cappadocia. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Optional Events in Cappadocia
Hot Air Balloon Tour: Per Person 150 - 350 USD
* Prices are not fixed, they may vary according to the season. (4:30 am to 9:00 am.)
Turkish Night Per Person 65 USD
* Upon your request, we can make reservations in the evening for an amazing Turkish Night in a great music hall in a cave with traditional dance shows.
Whirling Dervishes Show :Per Person 30 USD
After breakfast in the hotel, our tour will start with a visit to Pigeon Valley near Uçhisar. Then we will proceed to the Göreme Open Air Museum through Avcılar Valley and visit the early Christian churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from the Bible.
Lunch in a restaurant and then visit Kaymaklı Underground City. This amazing underground complex features fascinating tunnels, dwellings, and storage rooms built and carved by Christians in the underground to be used for protection against attacks. Then, we’ll visit Paşabağı Valley (Monks Valley) on the road to Zelve Valley. We will take a look at some of these huge fantastic chimneys, some of which were used as basilicas and chapels. Afterward, we will visit Avanos with its world-renowned potteries and ceramics.
After watching an exquisite Whirling Dervishes show with Sufi music, we return to our hotel.
Dinner and overnight stay in Cappadocia. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Early departure to Ankara after breakfast ( 280 Km - 3 hrs). Today we will visit the notable sights and landmarks of the city. We will start with the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, an incredible museum that offers many interesting artifacts showcasing the ancient history of Anatolia.
We’ll have lunch at a local restaurant and then visit the Aslanhane Mosque, built-in 1289, a historical mosque that is worth seeing. We will continue our tour with the ancient Ankara Castle, a great viewpoint to enjoy the sights of the whole city. Afterward, we will visit the Temple of Augustus and the Hacı Bayram Mosque located nearby. We will head to Hamamönü district which offers some of the best-preserved historical mansions of Ankara and have a sightseeing tour in modern neighborhoods of Çankaya, Kavaklıdere, and Kizilay areas. We will end the day with a visit to Anıtkabir, the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the leader of the Turkish War of Independence and the founder of the Republic of Turkey.
Dinner and overnight stay in Ankara. ( Breakfast - Dinner )
We will depart for Istanbul after breakfast. (440 km – 5 hrs) We’ll have a lunch break on the way to a local restaurant.
Upon our arrival, we will visit the Çamlıca Hill on the Asian side which offers panoramic views of Istanbul. Here, we will also be visiting the Çamlıca Mosque featuring six minarets. We take a shopping break in a large shopping center with many famous brands' stores.
Overnight stay in Istanbul. ( Breakfast )
After breakfast, you’ll meet with your tour guide in the hotel lobby at 08:30 am. We will first visit the Egyptian Bazaar (or Spice Bazaar) to admire its mystic atmosphere. Here, you can purchase delicious spices, Turkish Delight, and all types of different nuts. Then, we will visit the Süleymaniye Mosque, built by Mimar Sinan in the name of Suleiman the Magnificent between 1551-1557. Thanks to its magnificent architecture and spiritual atmosphere, all Muslims can find spiritual peace here. We will continue with Eyüp Sultan Mosque. In the complex of Eyüp Sultan Mosque, a holy place of worship for Muslims, there is the tomb of Abu Ayyub al-Ansari.
Afterward, we will have free time for lunch, and enjoy a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus. Our journey continues with magnificent views of the Istanbul Strait which separates Europe and Asia and connects the Black Sea with the inland Marmara Sea. Some of the important landmarks you’ll see on this trip are the Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Ortaköy Mosque Beylerbeyi Palace, Rumeli Fortress, beautiful historic wooden mansions as well as the Maiden Tower on the sea.
End of the tour, transfer to your hotel. Dinner and overnight stay in Istanbul. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Free time until your transfer to the airport. Our tour concludes with your private transfer to the Istanbul Airport for your departure flight. We hope to see you on another Turkey tour. (Breakfast)
Customized Tours
We can create a tour program upon 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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Regular Group Tours are English-guided package tours with mixed nationalities of a minimum of 20 people and a maximum of 40 people on the specified dates. Regular Group tour prices are fixed.
There is a child age restriction based on the character of the tour and generally, children under 8 years of age cannot participate.
Private Tours, on the other hand, is between 1 person and 40 people. It usually consists of small and private groups such as Families, groups of friends, or professional groups. No other travelers are allowed in Private groups. In private tours, the guide is given according to the group's request (available in Turkey)
Guaranty Departure Tours have a definite departure regardless of the number of people on certain dates.
The minimum and the maximum number of people and child age requirements are specified in the tour information.
The number of tour places varies according to the theme of the tour. Group tours are a minimum of 20 people - a maximum of 40 people. There is no limit on the number of private tours, usually between 1 and 18 people.
You can bring clothes and auxiliary items according to Turkey Tour regions and Tour season. During the winter seasons, you should bring thick and cold protective clothing and rain protective clothing.
Items such as clothes and umbrellas are required against rains that may occur in Spring and Autumn. In summer, have sunglasses, sunhat, comfortable walking shoes, swimming clothes, and equipment in lake and seashore tour programs.
It is appropriate for men and women to wear closed clothes in religious areas such as Churches, mosques, and synagogues. In Turkey, which is a Muslim country, mosques are not visited during prayer times. Mosques are visited after worship.
After you write your contact information such as the name of the tour you prefer, the tour code number, the date of the tour, the number of people to attend, on the tour request form, you can send us your request by reading and approving the rules written in the (Terms and conditions) section.
Your registration is done and your official confirmation is sent to you. Then you make some payment.
Tour payments are made by money transfer systems such as bank transfer or Western Union.
Visitors can withdraw money in Turkish Lira, Euro, and US Dollars with their bank cards from ATMs in Turkey. Most ATMs offer English or other language options for foreigners' convenience.
Visitors can use their credit and debit cards for all kinds of shopping. During the tour, you can travel to smaller towns or villages far from the city center, where your credit card may not be valid, so it is recommended to always have cash, foreign currency, and Turkish Lira with you.
Two-pin sockets used in Europe are also widely used in Turkey.
If you are using a three-pin socket, it is recommended to bring a converter adapter.
If you want to use your own country's GSM operator in Turkey, you should ask your GSM operator to activate the international roaming function of your mobile phone before coming to Turkey. Or you can get a new SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card from one of the local GSM operators such as Türk Telekom, Vodafone, to use while you are in Turkey.
Foreigners in Turkey can drive in Turkey, provided that they always have their passports, international driving licenses, and their car licenses with them. It is legally forbidden to drink and drive and there are penalties. In Turkey, the vehicle is driven on the right side of the road.
Banks working hours 09:00 – 17:00 money transfer ends at 16:00.
Shopping Centers: 10:00 – 22:00
Pharmacies: 08:00 – 18:00 In each region, one on-duty pharmacy remains open between 18:00 and 08:00 at night.
There is a pharmacy on duty that remains open in every region on Sundays and public holidays. It is a legal obligation to keep the pharmacies on duty open.
For the treatments, you want to have in Turkey, travel agencies that have work and agreements with Hospitals and Doctors, who are experts in their fields, provide communication with the patient by transmitting the patient information to the relevant hospitals and Doctors. Travel Agencies, during the treatment period, provide services such as flight tickets, hotel or house reservations for accommodation, transfer services, and tour organizations for the patient and their relatives.
Hair transplant, Dental treatment, Aesthetic Plastic Surgery tour packages are among the most preferred health tourism packages in Turkey.
Compared to other European and Asian countries, Turkey has a large number of JCI (Joint Commission International) accredited hospitals and medical institutions. It has world-renowned Doctors who are experienced in their special branches and private or corporate hospitals equipped with modern medical devices. You don't have to wait in line for the highest quality medical treatment people deserve. Moreover, prices are much cheaper than world standards. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey. You can find the best quality medical treatment at the lowest price in Turkey Hospitals. Such as Dental treatments, Hair Transplantation, Aesthetic & Plastic Surgery, Oncology, Urology, IVF – In Vitro fertilization, Cardiology treatments.
For foreigners who come to Turkey, there is no other vaccination obligation other than the Covid 19 Vaccine. It is obligatory for foreigners who come to Turkey during the Covid-19 Pandemic to be vaccinated or have a PCR test 72 hours before. In addition, there is an obligation to document this information.
As in all countries of the world, Cpvid-19 travel rules change from time to time according to countries. For this reason, you should learn the current travel data from the Turkish Consulate in your own country before traveling.
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