BEST OF TURKEY TOUR (07 Days)

Duration: 08 Days / 07 Nights
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
Departure: Everyday
Notes: All tour packages are modular and you can use these itineraries as a starting point and we can help modify this itineraries to accommodate your personal requirements and desires to find your perfect holiday.

Day 01 Arrival in Istanbul
Upon clearing customs and immigration, you will be greeted by our company representative who will arrange for you to be driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum (Harem section excluded), Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local restaurant, Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi) and Suleymaniye Mosque. Return to hotel and evening at leisure.

Day 03 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Ancient City Tour
Check-out and flight to Izmir. With arrival to Izmir, depart for a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure.

Day 04 Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour / Bus to Cappadocia
Upon check-out from your hotel, your guide will arrange for you to be driven inland to Pamukkale, well known for its Natural Hot Water Springs with legendary healing properties. From here you will visit the travertines, and then onto the ancient city of Hierapolis, which hosts one of the largest Necropolis (with 1200 tombs) in Anatolia. At the end of today’s tour, you will be transferred to local bus terminal to catch the overnight intercity coach to Cappadocia. (Connect flights via Istanbul are also available if you would prefer to fly).

Day 05 North Cappadocia Tour with Goreme Museum
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monaseries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 06 South Cappadocia Tour with Ihlara / Flight to Istanbul
Another full day tour this time to visit the famous Derinkuyu Underground City. Afterwards a short hike through the green Ihlara Valley along the stream visiting some of the churches along the way. Stop in Belisirma for lunch and then on to Selime for a panoramic view. Stop at the Agzikarahan Caravanserai is included. At the end of the tour free at Goreme village before transfer to the bus station for overnight coach back to Istanbul with arrival early the following morning. (Direct flights also available if preferred).

Day 07 Istanbul / Departure
If by overnight bus, arrival to Istanbul early morning. Option to extend package with additional night(s) in Istanbul or transfer directly on to Istanbul Airport for return international flight