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We Love —
- Discover the highlights of Turkey on a fabulous 7 night tour across incredible destinations!
- Begin in Istanbul, then venture to Cappadocia, explore Pamukkale and end your trip in sunny Bodrum.
- Stay in 4*/5* hotels in Standard Rooms throughout and enjoy full board dining and transfers included.
Your Itinerary In Brief —
During their tour, our members will follow the itinerary as seen below.
Day 1: Saturday - Istanbul
Day 2: Sunday - Istanbul
Day 3: Monday - Istanbul
Day 4: Tuesday - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia (718 km)
Day 5: Wednesday - Cappadocia
Day 6: Thursday - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale (634 km)
Day 7: Friday - Pamukkale – Bodrum (221 km)
Day 8: Saturday - Bodrum - Departure
Your Itinerary —
Day 1-3: Istanbul
Day 1: Saturday - Istanbul (Dinner)
Arrive into Istanbul and transfer to Hotel Moevenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus (or similar). Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 2: Sunday - Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. Departure from hotel and visit Kariye Mosque or Church of the Holy Saviour in Chora, which was built in the style of Byzantine architecture and was converted into a mosque in Ottoman era in 16th century. Visit Eyup District, which was Istanbul’s first Ottoman Turkish settlement and is just located just outside the city walls on the south bank of the Golden Horn and takes its name from the tomb of Eyyup al Ensari. Lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the New Mosque, originally named the Valide Sultan Mosque and it’s an’example of the Sultanate of Women period in Ottoman Empire. Visit the Egyptian Spice Market, which is one of the largest bazaars in the city and is the most famous covered shopping complex after the Grand Bazaar. Return transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 3: Monday - Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure from hotel and visit Byzantine Hippodrome, where the chariot races were held. Visit the Hagia Sophia Church, where the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture can found, constructed by Justinian to affirm the greatness of the Roman Empire. Visit the Blue Mosque (Sultan Ahmed Mosque) famous with the blue tiles adorning the walls of its interior. Lunch in a restaurant.
In the afternoon visit the Topkapi Palace (Harem section is optional), a sumptuous residence of the Sultans for nearly four centuries, the architecture of which with the magnificent décor and furnishings bear witness to the power and majesty of the Ottoman Empire. Visit the Grand Bazaar which is one of the largest and oldest covered market in the world, with over 3000 shops.
Possibility to participate to Cruise by the Bosphorus (Optional Excursion – Additional Payment): the unique winding strait separating the two continents: Europe and Asia. Its shores offer a delightful mixture of past and present: a view of the skyline of minarets and domes, pine-covered hills and landmarks of Istanbul such as Dolmabahce Palace, Tower of Leander and Ortakoy Mosque.
Return transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 4-5: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Day 4: Tuesday - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia (718 km) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. Departure for Ankara: the capital of Turkey. Cross the Bosphorus by driving through the Bosphorus Bridge. Arrive to Ankara and visit Hittite museum (Museum of Anatolian Civilizations). Lunch in a restaurant and departure for Cappadocia. Visit the Salt Lake en route. Transfer to Hotel Perissia (or similar). Arrive hotel in the afternoon and check-in to the rooms. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 5: Wednesday - Cappadocia (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel. The day is dedicated for the visit of Cappadocia: Valley of Uchisar, Goreme Open Air Museum and its’ churches decorated with frescoes. Visit the Avcilar Valley and Ozkonak (or Saratli) one of the most famous underground cities of the world. After the lunch in a restaurant, visit one of the carpet stores and handicraft laboratory for gemstones, jewellery and silverware. Return to hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Possibility to participate to Hot-Air Balloon Tour (Optional Excursion – Additional Payment. Limited availability and subject to whether conditions) in the morning to admire the fantastic landscape of Cappadocia.
After dinner, possibility to participate to Whirling Dervishes Sema Ceremony or Traditional Turkish Night with belly dancer (Optional Excursion – Additional Payment).
Day 6-8: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Bodrum
Day 6: Thursday - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale (634 km) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
After the breakfast at hotel departure for Pamukkale via Konya. En route visit the Caravanserai of Sultanhani. Lunch in a restaurant. Arrive to Konya and visit the Monastery and Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the Mewlewiyya order of dervishes. Continue to Pamukkale and transfer to Hotel Colossae (or similar). Check-in to rooms. Possibility to take a bath with thermal water in the hotel. Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 7: Friday - Pamukkale – Bodrum (221 km) (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)
Breakfast at hotel and visit Hierapolis famous for healing thermal/mineral baths and beautiful snow white petrified waterfalls, the main street and gates, the thermal baths and masterpiece theatre. Lunch in a restaurant. Departure for Bodrum and arrival to Hotel Goddess of Bodrum (or similar). Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 8: Saturday - Bodrum - Departure (Breakfast)
Breakfast at hotel. Transfer to airport of Bodrum for departure flight. End of our services.
Please note: The order of visits can be modified due to technical reasons.
Your Tour Hotels —
Just for you:
- Professional English-speaking guide
- All transfers and visits with minibus or coach with A/C according to the number of participants
4*/5* Hotels
Maximum room capacity
During their tour, our members will stay in the following hotels or similar.
Istanbul: Hotel Movenpick Hotel Istanbul Bosphorus (or similar)
Cappadocia: Hotel Perissia (or similar)
Pamukkale: Hotel Colossae (or similar)
Bodrum: Hotel Goddess of Bodrum (or similar)
These rooms sleep up to 3 adults or 2 adults + 1 child.
Your dining choices
This offer is based on a Full Board stay (Breakfast x 7, lunch x 6 and dinner x 7 served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks) with meals included as per itinerary. On Day 1 only breakfast is included and Day 8 only dinner is included. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), certain restaurants and buffets may be closed or places and tables may be limited. We strongly recommend that you contact the hotel for further information two days before your arrival. Please note that due to the current global health pandemic (COVID-19), the cultural, leisure and wellness activities, as well as the outdoor swimming pools at this hotel, may be closed or limited in terms of access. We advise you to contact the hotel or the tourist office two days before your arrival.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy or Premium class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Return transfers are included for flight-inclusive offers. For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Transfers: All transfers and visits with minibus or coach with A/C according to the number of participants are included in this offer.
Your Destinations —
Istanbul
With an incredibly rich history and a reputation as the last remaining outpost of the Roman Empire, Istanbul has a fascinating heritage that draws in travellers all year round.
Situated on the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul has long been a bridge between Asia and Europe, both geographically and culturally. As the final stage on the legendary Silk Road, the cultural diversity of Istanbul is tangible to this day.
For a city with a fascinating history of 2500 years waiting to be explored, Istanbul also boasts cosmopolitan restaurants, bars and shops, cool boutique hotels and live music venues for those looking to be immersed in the fast-paced, modern lifestyle of Istanbul.
Cappadocia
Cappadocia is a stunning area of rock formations, subterranean churches and underground dwellings.
Cappadocia was a refuge for early Christians, who escaped persecution by living and worshipping underground. There are an estimated 3000 rock churches in the region, not all of which are open to the public, the existence of which was discovered by chance in 1907 by a French Jesuit scholar. Some of the most impressive of the churches are located in the Goreme Open Air Museum, which date from the 9th and 11th centuries and have stunning wall paintings.
The village of Goreme itself is at the heart of the area's tourist industry, and many of its villagers still live in cave dwellings, some of which have been converted into boutique hotels. Surrounding the area are the amazing rock formations known evocatively as Peri Bacalari, or 'Fairy Chimneys'.
There are hundreds of underground cities in the region. Two of the most impressive are Kaymakli, which has 8 levels, and Derinkuyu, which reaches down to 55 metres. To escape the crowds, visit the picturesque Soganli Valley, with its many houses, tombs and churches, displaying excellent examples of Byzantine paintings.
