Best of Turkey - 10 Days
By Tour Altinkum Travel
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Overview
Visit> Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia.
Internal flight tickets, airport transfers,9 nights accommodation, Guiding service, lunch at tours provided>
Explore magnificent Turkey with 10 Days customised package by plane from/to Istanbul. Visit Istanbul; where Asia Meets Europe and was the capital of 3 different empires. Explore the Underground cities of Cappadocia and see rock-cut churches, learn history about early Christians from your local guide, take photos of the fairy chimneys from the best photoshoot points. Walk on the ancient roads of best-preserved greko-city with House of Holy Mary nearby. Swim in Pamukkale's healing thermal springs. Walk in the cobblestone paved with colourful flowers streets of the old town of Antalya and see the clock tower, Hadrian Gate, and Kesik Minare.
Activity location
- Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye
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Best of Turkey - 10 Days
- 10d
- English
Pickup included
Language options: English
Starting time: 8:30 am
Price details
AU$2,456.71 x 1 AdultAU$2,456.71
Total
*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
Until Sun, 9 Mar
What's included, what's not
- 2 night accommodation in Kusadasi
- Land transport by air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- 2 night accommodation in Cappadocia
- Economic class domestic flight tickets ( 2 tıckets)
- 3 night accommodation in Istanbul
- Transfer services from/to Airports
- Meal plan as mentioned in the itinerary
- 2 night accommodation in Antalya
- personal Expenses
- Tip to guides&drivers
- Entry Fees to histoical sites
Know before you book
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transport options are available nearby
- Specialised infant seats are available
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
- Domestic flight tickets including 25kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage
- Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
- Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
- Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight from ANTALYA > CAPPADOCIA at the additional cost of 150 USD per person.If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya and lunch and airport transfers will be provided by us.
Activity itinerary
Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul (Monday)
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Istanbul Airport
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.
Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul (Tuesday)
- 6 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Hagia Sophia Mosque
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious centre of the city during the Byzantine period.
Basilica Cistern
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
It was the religious centre of the city during the Byzantine period.
Blue Mosque
- 1h
Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
Hippodrome
- 1h
Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil centre for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held
Grand Bazaar
- 2h
With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World
Basilica Cistern
- 45m
- Admission ticket not included
Basilica cistern; is the size of a cathedral; it is 143m long and 65m wide and can hold up to 80,000 cubic metres (or 17.5 million gallons) of water. There are 336 giant columns (mostly Ionic or Corinthian in style) supporting the structure in 12 rows of 28 columns.
Day 3: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir (Wednesday)
- 4 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Misir Carsisi (Spice Market)
- 2h
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.
Bosphorus Strait
- 2h
- Admission ticket included
Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
Istanbul Airport
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.
Day 4: Ancient Ephesus Tour (Thursday)
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
Ancient City of Ephesus
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller
The Temple of Artemis
- 1h
The Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.
Day 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (Friday)
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Best Western Khan Hotel or similar
Pamukkale Thermal Pools
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth wherein history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
Hierapolis & Pamukkale
- 1h
Visit; the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
Antalya
- 3h
At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya
Day 6: Antalya City Tour (Saturday)
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Best Western Khan Hotel or similar
Tunektepe Teleferik Tesisi
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience
Upper Duden Waterfalls
- 1h
Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
Civelek Sokak
- 3h
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici. Overnight in Antalya
Day 7: Konya / Cappadocia (Sunday)
- 3 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Melekler Evi Cave or similar
Mevlana Kültür Merkezi
- 3h
Goreme Open Air Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colourful frescoes decorating the walls.
Sultanhani Kervansarayi
- 1h
Then visit 700-years-old Sultanhani Caravanserai (ancient traders and travellers on silk road)
Uchisar
- 4h
After lunch travel to Cappadocia. Check ın. Overnight in Cappadocia
Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia (Monday)
- 5 stops
- Meals: breakfast, lunch
- Accommodation: Melekler Evi Cave or similar
Rose Valley
- 1h
Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
Cavusin
- 1h
is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
Pigeon Valley
- 1h
earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvellous Cappadocia region
Kaymakli Underground City
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall, and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
Ortahisar Kalesi
- 1h
famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul (Tuesday)
- 8 stops
- Meals: breakfast
- Accommodation: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar
Goreme Open-Air Museum
- 2h
- Admission ticket not included
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colourful frescoes decorating the walls.
Devrent Valley
- 1h
Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
Pasabag
- 1h
- Admission ticket not included
Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
Avanos Oren Yeri
- 1h
Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
Goreme Panorama
- 30m
Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys
Uchisar Castle
- 30m
Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
Kayseri Erkilet Airport (ASR)
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
Istanbul Airport
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 10: Departure Day (Wednesday)
- 1 stop
- Meals: Not included
- Accommodation: Not included
Istanbul Airport
- 1h
- Admission ticket included
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
Location
Activity location
- Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye
Meeting/Redemption Point
- Istanbul Airport
- No:1 Terminal Caddesi
- 34283, Tayakadın, İstanbul, Türkiye
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