Turquoise Tour

Tour Info:

Departure: All year round
Depart From: Your Istanbul Hotel
Duration: 15 Days – 14 Nights

Highlights:

• Istanbul
• Gallipoli
• Troy & Pergamon
• Pamukkale
• Miletus, Priene & Didyma
• Ephesus
• Ankara
• Konya
• Cappadocia

ITINERARY:

Day 1
Your Arrival to Istanbul – Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

We will pick you up from Istanbul Airport and transfer you to your Istanbul hotel.
You will rest at your leisure.

We will pick you up from your hotel in-between 7:30 pm and 8:00 for your Bosphorus Dinner Cruise Tour

We offer you a luxurious dinner cruise night out in Istanbul. Enjoy delicious gourmet foods while you dance with the panoramic view of the Bosphorus that separates two continents Europe and Asia.

Enjoy as you cruise the Bosphorus and see historical places like Dolmabahce Palace, Bosphorus Bridge, Ortakoy, Rumeli Fortress, Fatih Bridge, Beylerbeyi Palace, Maiden’s Tower and also Istanbul’s very famous night clubs as you wine and dine the night away. No other Istanbul experience can match this unique combination of romantic ambiance. We combine fresh food with unparalleled views of Istanbul and live entertainment to create Istanbul ‘s leading Bosphorus Dinner Cruise.

After the dinner you can enjoy the entertaining music provided by professional DJ and traditional show programs or simply relax with a drink and enjoy the view.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2
Istanbul Classics & Highlights Full Day Tour

This tour is a must in Istanbul. You will begin the day with Roman Hippodrome, where the chariot races were organized by the Romans and Byzantines. Blue Mosque-the only mosque with six minarets and its surroundings will be our next place to visit. Next, you will see the German Fountain – a gift of Kaiser Wilhelm 2. And listen the stories of his liaison with the orient. Hagia Sophia – The Church of Divine Wisdom is the highlight of this day. Following the visits your guide will take you the Grand Bazaar for demonstration of Turkish Handicrafts.

Topkapi Museum is the big one…the most important museum of Turkey and the Balkan Peninsula. It is an incomparably rich treasure-chest, brimming with things of historical importance. First, second, third and fourth courtyards; the Audience Hall, Divan-the High Court, Historical Kitchens, Royal Stables, the Treasury, gardens, kiosks…Probably the best commentary on Ottoman History, art and its culture is simply to come direct to the First Courtyard of this amazing Palace. Next place to see is Hagia Irene Church (from outside). Our final place of interest is Caferaga Medrese and Sogukcesme Street. To see these things with a great guide…well, you will never be quite the same again.

Special Note:
Hagia Sophia is closed on Monday and will be replaced with Chora Museum.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays until 2 pm and will be replaced Caferaga Medrese.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3
Byzantine Monasteries of Istanbul Full Day Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel in-between 08:30 and 08:45 and depart for our full day Byzantine Monasteries of Istanbul Tour.

If you are fan of Byzantine Art and civilization and want to know more about Byzantium Empire this tour is for you. Istanbul is the capital of the Byzantium Empire that rocked the world from 4th to 15th centuries. In this fabulous tour we take you in the trail of Byzantine Monasteries in Istanbul. This special walk covers most of the historical monasteries of Byzantine Constantinople. We see ruins of Byzantine churches, Byzantine stone houses, cisterns, dungeons, columns, palaces and lots of other things. The highlight of the day is definitely the church of St. Saviour of Chora. You will be amazed with the mosaics and frescos. After the tour, we will drive you back to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4
Free Day in Istanbul

You will take the advantage of exploring and discovering the town on your own.

You may also add one of our Gourmet & Cuisine Tours or Shopping & Fun Tours  

Overnight in Istanbul


Day 5
Gallipoli Full Day Tour

Following early departure from your hotel we drive about five hours and arrive to Eceabat where we have lunch. After the lunch we drive to the entrance of the Gallipoli (Gelibolu) National Park. We will pay visit to Kabatepe War Museum, Beach Cemetery (John Simpson ́s Grave), ANZAC Cove, Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place), Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial), Johnston ́s Jolly (Walk in the ANZAC trenches), View Shrapnel Valley, Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Walker ́s Ridge, Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial). Following the tour, we will drive to Eceabat where we stay at our hotel.

Overnight in Eceabat

Day 6
Troy & Pergamon Full Day Tour

After the breakfast we depart from hotel. We take the ferryboat to cross the Dardanelles. Following half hour drive we will proceed to legendary city of Troy, where the Trojan War between Greeks and Trojans took place in 1250 BC which was a very important settlement in the Bronze Age. A replica of Trojan horse can be also seen. To date, nine strata were identified and dated down to up. Later we depart to ancient Pergamon to see The Acropolis, The Library, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus, The Gymnasium, The lower Agora, The Hellenistic Theater and Temple of Dionysus. After the tour we will transfer you to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi


Day 7
Pamukkale Full Day Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel and depart for your full day tour.

We will visit Pamukkale Travertines and Hierapolis Ancient City which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called ́Cotton Castle ́ in Turkish. We stop on the way at a 4-star hotel for lunch and swimming thermal red waters. Then visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The sacred pool also is one of the highlights of the site. There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.

After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel.  

Overnight in Kusadasi


Day 8
Miletus, Priene & Didyma Full Day Tour

Priene – This was once a harbor city but is now located 16 km inland from the sea on the hills of the Mykale Mountain. The theatre in Priene is one of the most beautiful ones from The Hellenic World. The Athena Polias Temple was reconstructed by Alexander the Great as a gift to the city. After Priene, Miletus visit the ancient city of Miletus which once was one of the biggest cities in Anatolia. It was located on the trade routes. Didyma – This was not a city but a temple dedicated to Apollon. It was once one of the biggest temples in the Hellenic World.

After the tour you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi


Day 9
Full Day Ephesus Tour

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Ephesus to depart for your full day tour.

Ephesus Ancient City and the House of Virgin Marry. You will visit Temple of Artemis (Diana), the site of one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus which is known to be the Commercial, the Religious and the Social Center of Antiquity, and one of the Highlights of any Visit in Turkey. After lunch we will visit House of Virgin Mary, probably where She spent recent years of Her life; Isa Bey Mosque, this impressive mosque from XIV. Century A.D. is unlike any other you will see in this country.

Overnight in Kusadasi


Day 10
Fight to Ankara – Full Day Ankara Tour (In Private Basis)

We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Izmir Airport for your flight to Ankara, on your arrival to Ankara we will depart for your full day tour.

Meet at the hotel at 08:30 and drive to Ankara. On arrival to Ankara visit to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum at which there are numerous remnants from Stone Age, Neolithic Age, Hittites, Urartian’s, Phrygians and many others; Citadel of Ankara and the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. Continue on to the hotel or Ankara Airport for the departure transfer.

Overnight in Konya


Day 11
Full Day Konya Tour (In Private Basis)
We will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Konya, on your arrival you will depart for your full day Konya tour.

You will start visiting Mausoleum of Mevlana, the worldwide famous mystic figure. Time for lunch. Afterwards, visit the Ottoman Sultan Selim Mosque and 1000-year old Aladdin Mosque, located on the prehistoric tumulus on Aladdin Hill. Then proceed to Thin Minaret Mosque before heading back to Cappadocia. On the way back, along the ancient Silk Road, we will visit the 13th century Sultanhani Caravanserai.

Overnight in Cappadocia


Day 12
Full Day Cappadocia Red Plus Tour
We will pick you up from your hotel in-between 09:00 and 09:15 and depart for our full day Red Plus Tour.

Our first stop will be the highest point of central Cappadocia. It is located in Uchisar town and called as Uchisar Castle then, we will visit Goreme Open Air Museum; forming with a lot of churches with wall paintings (frescoes) describing the life of Jesus Christ date backs to 10th to 13th century from beginning of Christianity. Next stop will be Cavusin Village. We will see the abandoned village which includes old Greek cave houses. 

After visiting Cavusin we will give a break for lunch in Avanos. After the lunch, we will visit a pottery shop in Avanos where you may watch how potteries and ceramics are made.

Our next destination is Pasabagi (Monk’s Valley) where you can capture the picture of biggest fairy chimneys with two or three caps. 

Now it is time to proceed to Devrent Valley also called Imagination Valley where we can see different rock formations looking like animals or the shapes imagined in your mind.

Our last stop will be Ozkonak Underground City.

After the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia


Day 13
Hot Air Balloon Ride – Full Day Cappadocia Blue Tour – Flight to Istanbul

We will pick you up in-between 04:30 and 05:00 from your hotel and transfer you to launch area to watch the preparation of balloons. Just before the sunrise your hot air balloon experience will start and last 60 minutes in total. After your flight you will be transferred back to your hotel rest and have your breakfast.

We will again pick you up from your hotel in-between 09:00 and 09:15 and depart for our full day Red Valley & Kaymakli Underground City Tour.

Our tour starts seeing the fairy chimneys shaped like family; father, mother and the daughter. We will start our hiking through the famous rock churches in most impressive valley of Cappadocia; Red Valley.

Now it is time to give break for lunch in Ortahisar Castle before departing Kaymakli Underground City. This is the best opportunity to see one of the biggest underground cities in Cappadocia before moving to panoramic Pigeon Valley hosting countless pigeons in natural pigeon houses. These pigeons contribute to live of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

You will have ample time to take pictures before transferring you to airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival to Istanbul you will be transferred to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul


Day 14
Free Day in Istanbul

You will take the advantage of exploring and discovering the town on your own.

You may also add one of our Gourmet & Cuisine Tours or Shopping & Fun Tours according to your departure time.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 15
Free Day in Istanbul – Your Departure from Istanbul

You will take the advantage of exploring and discovering the town on your own.

You may also add one of our Gourmet & Cuisine Tours or Shopping & Fun Tours according to your departure time.

We will pick you up from your hotel 3 hours before your international flight time and transfer you to Istanbul Airport.

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