Explore the best of Turkey in one unforgettable journey
This 10-day tour is crafted for travelers who want to experience Turkey’s most iconic sites, rich history, stunning landscapes, and vibrant culture — all in one expertly guided adventure.
From the awe-inspiring mosques of Istanbul to the fairy-tale landscapes of Cappadocia and the ancient ruins of Ephesus, this tour brings you face to face with Turkey’s timeless wonders
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Hotels
9 nights accommadation at the Below hotels or equilavant ones:
3 Nights at Hampton by Hilton Zeytinburnu – ISTANBUL
1 Night at Mercure Ankara Kizilay Hotel – ANKARA
2 Nights at Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi – CAPPADOCIA
1 Night at Nov Hotel – KONYA
1 Night at Richmond Pamukkale Thermal – PAMUKKALE
1 Night at Park Inn Hotel – IZMIR
9 Nights -10 Days
Arrive in Istanbul for your Turkey Tour. After your transfer (own arragement) you will meet your guide at the hotel lobby. After completion of Arrivals, a welcome meeting will be performed by your Guide. You will have welcome dinner at the Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul
After Breakfast, you will meet your guide and we will cruise on the Bosphorus. Then we will visit St Sophia where was built in 537 AD as the greates church of christianity. Following the fall of Constantinople, it was converted in to a Mosque. From 1934 to 2020 it was used as museum. Thereafter, We will continue to Blue Mosque which was built in 1616 AD. After our Lunch , we will visit Spice Bazaar where is 350 years old a bazaar and famous for Spices, Safran, Herbal Teas and Turkish Delight.
Overnight in Istanbul
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After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel and drive for Ankara. Once you arrive to Ankara, first you will have a lunch break. After Lunch, Visit the Moseleum of Ataturk who was the founder of Turkish Republic. Also Moseleum of Ataturk house the Ataturk Museum. Meanwhile you will have a tour at the Museum and learn about the Independence War and Revoulitions of Ataturk.
Last, you will have a panaromic drive in the city and see the Ataturk Statue, First Parliment and visit the Ataturk Castle and old city.
Overnight in Ankara
Istanbul to Ankara is about 5 hours driving.
After breakfast, we will continue to Cappadocia. On our way, we will stop at the Salt Lake. seens like a frozen lake because of the salt layers above it. Once we arrive to Cappadocia, we will have a lunch break. After that you will visit Underground City where was used a shelter by the indigenous people of Asia Minor. You will have a panaromic stop at Dervent Valley to see the beauty of landscaping in Cappadocia.
At the end of the day, you will be taken to your hotel.
Ankara-Cappadocia 280km – Approx 3 Hours driving. Overnight in Cappadocia
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Experience the Hot Air Baloon flight in the early morning (Optional). Hot air ballooning is one of the must-do activities during Turkey Tour.
After Breakfast, You will visit Ladies Carpet Weaving Cooperative. You will learn about the Turkish Carpets and you will have the rare opportunity to purchase authentic timeless treasure directly from the source. Continue to Goreme Open Air Museum to see the valley and the Goreme Village.
After Lunch, drive to Uchisar Castle where was used as an volcanic watch tower by Romans and we will stop for a Panaromic View of the Castle. Before we get to our hotel you will visit the Onxy Workshops and will have opportunity to shop for Onxy and Jewelleries made out of Natural Turkish Stones. Last you will visit the Pigeon Valley before drive to your Hotel.
You can join the optional whirling dervish ceremony at night. Overnight in Cappadocia
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After breakfast, Drive for Konya (ancient Iconium). Before we leave Cappadocia, you will visit the Pottery and Ceramic Work Shop where you can learn about art of ceramic and Unesco Awarded Artists.
On our way, we will visit Sultanhan Caravansarai where was built as an inn for the traders in 13th century.
When you get to Konya, we will first have a lunch break. Then you will visit the complex of Mevlana Celalettin Rumi and his tomb. Although Rumi lived in the 13th century and had quotations about love. He is the spiritual leader of the whirling dervishes. Ovenight in Konya
First we will have Breakfast, Then we will continue to drive to Pamukkale. Upon our arrival, we will stop for lunch then We will visit the white water terraces and the ruins of the ancient city of Hierapolis. Following to that, You will have your free time at the site. Then we will drive for our hotel in Pamukkale
Overnight in Pamukkale.
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After Breakfast we will drive for one of the highlight of Turkey Tour – Ephesus, famous throughout the ancient world for its Temple of Artemis. First visit Hadrian Temple. Roman were Pagan and adoring to the Emperors as Gods. Correspondingly, Romans dedicated it to Hadrian in 118AD. Then Proceed to Celsus Library. Basically, the library is the best structure of its kind. Also, The facade of the library is embellished with four statues personifying virtue, wisdom, fate and genius. As well as you will walk the Marble Road, that runs between the Celsus Library and the Great Theater which is part of the sacred walkway.
After lunch break, we will drive for House of Virgin Mary where it is believed she spent her last years. As a matter of fact, The house was discovered in 1891 based on the visions of a German nun. Then Pope Paul VI visited the shrine in 1967, Pope John Paul II came in 1979 and Pope Benedict XVI visited in 2006..
Last we will visit Leather Outlet where you can learn about production of leather jackets. Then you will watch a fashion shop before have your shopping time.
Finally, then will drive for Izmir. Overnight in Izmir
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First we will have Breakfast. Then we will drive for Bursa . Once we reach to Bursa, we will stop for lunch. Then we will visit the Unesco Sites in Bursa such as Great Mosque – Green Mosque and Tomb. Today is the last day of our Turkey Tour. Then we will drive for Istanbul. Once we get to Istanbul you will visit Grand Bazaar. We will have our farewell dinner at the Hotel
Overnight in Istanbul.
Total drive time is about 5 hours.
Transfer to airport for your flight back home. (own arrangement – guides will help you)
Also known as the “Sema Ritual”, Whirling Dervish performances began with the inspiration of Mawlana Jalaleddin Rumi, one of the greatest mystical poets of Islam. The Mevlevi Sufi order was founded to follow his teachings. The captivating dance of the Whirling Dervishes, which displays infinite spinning in perfect harmony, is part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture. It is a rare opportunity to experience a seven-century old ritual, featuring beautiful costumes, live music with flutes, string and percussion, and the amazing sight of the Dervishes whirling on the stage.
55.00 USD per person
Depart early in the morning for a fantastic hot air balloon tour that takes you soaring over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with its incredible fairy chimney rock formations. A hot-air balloon flight is unique from all other methods of flying in that there is no sensation of motion, creating an experience of tranquility unlike any other. Traveling at heights of up to 1500 feet, the feeling is both serene and sublime. Within moments of lifting off, drift over the treetops and discover the spectacular landscape from an unrivaled perspective. The deep canyons and lush, fertile valleys of Cappadocia provide an ideal setting for a memorable flight and it may even be possible to pick apricots from the trees when they are in season.
Approximate tour duration is 3.5 hours.
The take-off time and the duration of the flight may vary due to weather conditions. Balloon rides will vary between 50 and 60 minutes according to the wind.
Due to limited capacity, advanced booking is recommended for this tour. This is not an exclusive tour and therefore you may be with passengers from other tour companies. Due to inclement weather conditions, this tour may be canceled and refunded. This tour cannot be rescheduled due to local regulations limiting the daily total number of passengers.
260.00 USD per person