Departure Guaranteed 10 days Easy Made Turkiye Tour commences upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport. Private transfer to your hotel. You can enjoy the remainder of the day at your leisure, explore the hotel’s surroundings and savour Turkish coffee at a local café. In the evening, delight in dinner at a restaurant overlooking the Bosphorus.
Accommodation in Istanbul.
After breakfast, we will begin our Istanbul tour at 8:45 AM. Our first stop will be the magnificent Hagia Sophia (Saint Sophia), constructed by Emperor Justinian in the 6th century AD as a church and later converted into a mosque.
Next, we will explore the Topkapi Palace, a vast walled complex where Ottoman sultans ruled their great empire for over 420 years.
We will then visit the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), a 17th-century Ottoman mosque famous for its six minarets and stunning interior adorned with blue tiles.
Following this, we’ll head to Hippodrome Square, a venue for chariot races during Byzantine times. You will see notable landmarks such as the Serpent Column from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm.
In the afternoon, you will have the option to enjoy a half-day of the Bosphorus Cruise.
Accommodation in Istanbul. (Breakfast)
Today, we will depart early for Çanakkale. Pick-up will be between 6:15 am - 6:45 am from your hotel. We will drive to the Gallipoli Peninsula for about 4 hours to visit one of the most important sites of World War I.
Gallipoli is home to the remains of 500,000 soldiers and is one of Turkey's most important war memorials. We will visit the site of the Battle of Gallipoli, including the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Chunuk Bair Atatürk Monument, Anzac Cove, and Johnston's Jolly Cemetery. We see The original trenches and tunnels where the bloodiest and most dramatic scenes of the Dardanelles wars took place, and the bayonet wars were fought hand in hand. At the end of the tour, we’ll drive to Çanakkale.
Accommodation in Çanakkale. (Breakfast - Dinner)
After breakfast, we’ll visit the ancient city of Troia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the real-life location of the legendary Trojan War described in Homer's Iliad. Afterwards, we'll visit ancient Assos and the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life.
Next, we will visit the legendary Pergamon, the capital of the Kingdom of Pergamon Kings in 282-133 BC. We will visit the Acropolis, the city's administrative centre, the Temple of Zeus, Dionysus, Athena, Demeter, and the famous Pergamon Library of 200,000 rolls. The Altar of Zeus, excavated during the Pergamon (Bergama) excavations, is now on display at the Pergamonmuseum in Berlin. The Great Theatre of Pergamon here is the world's steepest theatre, and it could entertain up to 10,000 spectators in ancient times. We’ll drive to Kuşadası.
Accommodation in Kuşadası. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Today, we’ll immerse ourselves in the history of ancient Ephesus.
Ephesus is a World Heritage site and the most beautiful ancient city of the Ionia region. After seeing the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, we will visit the ancient city of Ephesus. You will feel the fascinating atmosphere of Ephesus as you walk on Curetes Street and see the ruins of the 25,000-capacity Grand Theater, the State Agora, the magnificent Celsus Library, the Odeon, Temesos, Prytaneion, Magnesia Gate, Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the Harbour of Ephesus. Our next stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian pilgrimage site where the Virgin Mary spent her last years.
Finally, we will visit the former Greek Sirince village, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey, and in this carpet village, we’ll learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Accommodation in Kuşadası. (Breakfast - Dinner)
After breakfast, we will first enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods. Then, drive to Pamukkale.
We’ll have a lunch break. Visit Hierapolis, where we will see the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Street, the ancient 2nd-century Roman Theater, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. We will pass through the Roman Gate, admire the ancient Pamukkale Theater, and walk around the grave monuments built to honour heroes. Afterwards, we will have a relaxing walk on the travertine terraces and have a chance to swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (at extra cost).
Overnight stay in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale. (Breakfast - Dinner)
AAfter breakfast, we will drive to Cappadocia via the ancient Silk Road route.
On the way, we’ll have a lunch break in Konya. We will 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 Rumi. We will also visit the Alaeddin Mosque, built on Alaeddin Hill during the Seljuk period. We will visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai along the ancient Silk road in Aksaray province.
After our visits, we will continue on our way to Cappadocia.
Accommodation in Cappadocia. (Breakfast - Dinner)
Today, we will start our tour with a visit to the Underground City and Göreme Open Air Museum World Heritage Site list. Here is home to a large monastery complex with dozens of monasteries, each with its church, offering some of the best examples of Byzantine art. The churches carved into the rock feature paintings and frescoes from the tenth to the thirteenth century, whose colours retain freshness.
Paşabaği Valley. Some of the mushroom-shaped rock formations here are several meters high. Fairy chimneys shaped by erosion for many years were used as houses by various religious groups. Therefore, it is also known as the Monks Valley. Afterwards, we will visit the Devrent Valley, which offers a reddish moon view, looks like a movie set and is famous for its rock formations resembling different animal figures.
Accommodation in Cappadocia. (Breakfast - Dinner)
*Optional Turkish Folklore Night features traditional folklore and belly dancing shows in a cave music hall. (extra cost)
Today's trip through Mustafapaşa, Gomeda Valley, and Sobesos Ancient City offers fantastic history and natural beauty.
Visit Mustafapaşa Village (Sinasos). Explore this charming village known for its Greek Orthodox architecture, including the beautiful Church of St. Constantine and Helena. These buildings blend Greek and Turkish cultures.
Our next stop is Gomeda Valley. We will discover rock-carved churches and ancient shelters that showcase early Christian life there. We will also enjoy hiking through vineyards and stunning landscapes while sampling local wines. Finally, we will visit Sobesos, an ancient city with unique geometric mosaic floors. These locations offer a unique glimpse into Cappadocia's diverse heritage.
Transfer to Kayseri Airport, fly to Istanbul, and transfer to your hotel.
Accommodation in Istanbul (Breakfast )
After breakfast, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul, arriving at approximately 11:30 am, and our tour concludes. ( Breakfast )
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