We Love —
- Set off for a fascinating tour of Turkey - the land where east meets west. Start in Istanbul for a city experience before heading to Cappadocia to witness some incredible rock formations.
- Visit the picture-perfect Pamukkale and historic Izmir on this unique private tour, enabling you to absorb the essence of the country with the aid of your guide.
- Stay in 4* hand-picked hotels along the way and enjoy the ease of included flights and transfers!
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Your Destinations —
Istanbul
Situated on the narrow strait between the Black Sea and the Marmara Sea, Istanbul has attracted many a marauding army in its time and has been a bridge between Asia and Europe both physically and culturally for centuries. As the final stage on the legendary Silk Route, the cultural diversity of Istanbul is tangible to this day.
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site that is Istanbul’s Old City and marvel over some of its most incredible structures, including the Blue Mosque, or Sultan Ahmed Mosque, named because of the blue tiles that dominate the interior walls. Discover the Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world.
Watch the captivating layers of history unfold before you in the vibrant city of Istanbul and find yourself enamoured with its vivid culture.
Cappadocia
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 pensions and boutique hotels. Surrounding the area are the amazing rock formations known evocatively as Peri Bacalari or 'Fairy Chimneys'. Located on the west of Nigde, the stunning Ihlara Vadisi, a gorge which is 10 km long and some 80 meters wide. Popular for trekking, about 12 of its 60 churches are open to the public including the impressive Egritas Church. There are hundreds of underground cities in the region. Two of the most impressive is Kaymakli, which has 8 levels, and Derinkuyu, which reaches down to 55 metres. They were used by Christians fleeing persecution in the 7th century, who created a self-sufficient environment underground including bedrooms. Kitchens and storage rooms. To get away from the crowds visit the picturesque Soganli Valley, with its many houses, tombs and churches, displaying excellent examples of Byzantine paintings.
Your Itinerary In Brief —
Day 1: UK - Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul
Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia
Day 4: Cappadocia
Day 5: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Day 6: Pamukkale - Izmir
Day 7: Izmir - Bursa - Istanbul
Day 8: Istanbul - UK
Book your tour now, for an unforgettable adventure rich in discoveries and culture! Your 7-night trip to Turkey will leave a mark on your heart from its natural beauty, historic past and intriguing culture.
Your Itinerary —
Day 1: UK - Istanbul
Flight to Istanbul. On arrival, you will be welcomed by your guide. Transfer to the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 2: Istanbul
Breakfast at the hotel. Today is dedicated to discovering the historic centre of the city and its main monuments: Hippodrome of Constantinople. Discover the famous Blue Mosque, a religious complex representative of the height of the Ottoman Empire.
Visit Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman Sultans. This visit will immerse you in a very special atmosphere (the visit of the Harem is optional). Discover the Grand Bazaar with its many trinkets and produce on sale. There is a possibility of taking an optional excursion (payable locally) to cruise on the Bosphorus, allowing you to observe ancient palaces of the two continents. Return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia (718 km)
Breakfast at the hotel. Take your morning departure to Ankara, the capital of Turkey. On the way, stop on the shores of Lac Salé. Upon arrival in Ankara, take lunch. In the afternoon, you will visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, an afterwards, your journey will continue to Cappadocia. In the evening, you will arrive at the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
In the early morning, you have the possibility to take a picture-perfect hot air balloon excursion over Cappadocia, catching fantastic views of the sunrise over the horizon (payable locally). Return to your hotel for breakfast. Today you will visit this interesting region which offers some of the most unique landscapes in the world. You will have lunch during your excursion. You will then move onto Göreme, with its rocky churches and unusual structures, and you will visit a semi-troglodyte village Uçhisar. Here, you will have the chance to visit a museum that showcases semi-precious stones, gold and silver from the region. You will then discover Avcilar Valley and visit an underground city (Ozkonak or Saratli), where you will visit a carpet manufacturer. Return to the hotel for dinner. Possibility to participate to excursion (optional, upon payment) of Whirling Dervishes Sema Ceremony or Turkish Night with a belly dancer (payable locally).
Breakfast at hotel and departure for Pamukkale via Konya. On route visit Caravanserai of Sultanhani. Lunch in restaurant. Arrive to Konya and visit the Monastery and Mausoleum of Mevlana, founder of the Mewlewiyya order of dervishes. Continue to Pamukkale and arrive to hotel. Opportunity to take a bath with thermal water in the hotel.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 6: Pamukkale - Izmir (221 km)
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 Masterpice Theater. Lunch in restaurant. Visit Ephesus: the Temple of Hadrian, the Library of Celsus and the Grand Theatre. Visit House of Virgin Mary. Transfer to hotel.
Dinner and overnight in hotel.
Day 7: Izmir - Bursa - Istanbul
Breakfast will be at the hotel before your departure for Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire. Enjoy lunch and then take a visit to the Great Mosque of Bursa and the Green Mosque. The Green Mosque was built at the beginning of the 15th century and takes its name from the interior decor, which boasts green faience covered walls. You will then be taken back to Istanbul.
Dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Day 8: Istanbul - UK
Enjoy your last Breakfast at the hotel, then take your transfer to the airport for the flight back to the UK.
Your Hotels —
You will be staying at the following 4* hotels (or similar) in a Twin Room, on a Full Board Basis.
Cappadocia: Hotel Suhan 4* (or similar)
Pamukkale: Hotel Colossae 4* (or similar)
Izmir: Hotel Kaya Thermal 4* (or similar)
Istanbul: Hotel Titanic Kartal 4* (or similar) or to Hotel Dedeman Istanbul 4* (or similar)
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Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed. If any of these hotels are not available, hotels of a similar standard will be found.
Your Journey —
Flights: 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: Shared transfers are included throughout this tour.