Best Of Turkey Tour

Activity Description

• Tour Detail

  10 days Turkey tour. Best of Turkey tour is 10 days and 9 nights small group or private tour package. The tour includes Turkey’s important tourist sites, including 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The old city of Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale – Hierapolis and amazing Cappadocia are the major highlights.

  This unique touring experience is suitable for people of all ages. You can join one of our small group and the size of the group is never more than 8 people. We can also help you to create tailor-made private itineraries for the best of Turkey tour. During this trip, you will amaze by beautiful nature and remarkable ancient ruins, they are beyond your expectations. We will also explore important Christian heritage sites, such as the tomb of St. John near Ephesus and Laodicea, which is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

  You will be escorted by a professional licensed Turkish tour guide during the whole trip. All our guides are very experienced, knowledgeable and fluent in English. During the best of Turkey tour, you will not only visit worldwide famous tourist sites and museums but also you will have an interaction with local cultures.

  Highlights Of The Tour

  Explore the Old City of Istanbul and visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque.

  Enjoy the unique landscape and volcanic rock formations of Cappadocia.

  The opportunity of the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, which is a spectacular experience.

  Explore the 9 layers of legendary Homeric Troy.

  Walk on white calcium terraces of Pamukkale – Turkish Catton Castle and visit Hierapolis.

  See the famous Celsus Library in Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient Roman city in Turkey.

  Visit Christian heritage sites, such as the house of St. Mary, the tomb of St. John, and Laodicea

  Visit the Aphrodisias, an ancient Roman city dedicated to the goddess of love and beauty.

  See World War I memorials in Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair.

  Visit the well preserved ancient hospital in Pergamon.

• 01 DAY ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque. Distance to travel: 40 km. Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

• 02 DAY ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar. Distance to travel: 15 km. Meal: Breakfast. Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

• 03 DAY GALLIPOLI – DARDANELLES – CANAKKALE

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Gallipoli including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery, crossing Dardanelles and a brief visit to the city of Canakkale. Distance to travel: 320 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation: 4 Star Akol Hotel or similar in Canakkale.

• 04 DAY TROY (World Heritage Site) – PERGAMON (World Heritage Site)– KUSADASI

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: The legendary city of Troy, replica of the Trojan horse and ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon. Distance to travel: 390 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner. Accommodation: 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi.

• 05 DAY EPHESUS (World Heritage Site) – SELCUK – KUSADASI

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: The house of Virgin Mary, the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Diana, the Basilica Church and Tomb of St John in Selcuk. Distance to travel: 50 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation: 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi.

• 06 DAY APHRODISIAS (World Heritage Site) – LAODICEIA – PAMUKKALE (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite, Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell, stay in a spa hotel, where you can swim in the heated pools of enriched mineral water. Distance to travel: 350 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation: 5 Star Doga Hotel or similar in Pamukkale.

• 07 DAY KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, an exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts, and various ethnographic artifacts, the Karatay Madrasa, a 13th-century school, now a museum displaying historic ceramics and archaeological relics. Distance to travel: 590 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation: Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

• 08 DAY CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches, and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning. Distance to travel: 40 km. Meal: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner. Accommodation: Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

• 09 DAY CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

  Highlights and visit sites of the day: Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup, Ortahisar and Uchisar, visit and explore Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city. We will transfer you to Cappadocia airport in the late afternoon to fly to Istanbul. Distance to travel: 60 km. Meal: Breakfast and Lunch. Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

• 10 DAY ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

  After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport and the end of our service. Meal: Breakfast.

Price Includes

Air fares from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Fast track museum pass to all sites in Turkey

9 Nights Hotel Accomodation

9 Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 7 Dinner

Private Tour Guide

All Entrance Fees

All transportation in latest model private tour van

Price Excludes

Gratitude for Guide and Driver

Any Private Expenses

Small group guided in-depth Turkey tour for 10 days and 9 nights. The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. The size of the group is a maximum of 8 people. All entrance fees, breakfast, most lunches, and dinners are included. You will stay in 5 and 4-star quality hotels. You will be guided by a private English speaking licensed tour guide with the latest model comfortable touring vehicle. There is no extra or hidden cost in our packages.

Friendly staff and great service.

Well design tour programs and schedule.

Quality hotels and restaurants.

Experienced tour guide and latest model tour van.

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