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11-Day Tour Of Turkey Highlights From Istanbul
  • Tour Category

    Private Tour

  • Tour Types

    Architecture, Culture, History

  • Duration

    11 Days

  • Activity Level

    Easy

  • Language

    Spanish

Description

Embark on a tour to Turkey starting with Istanbul to visit the iconic Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Ride in a boat on the Bosphorous Strait, go to Ankara to see the Anitkabir Mausoleum, and reach the beautiful city of Cappadocia to admire beautiful frescoes and fairy chimneys before arriving at Pamukkale. Leave for Kusadasi to have a relaxing time on its beaches.

Highlights
  • Admire the Hagia Sophia and the Topkapi Palace
  • Roam around the Grand Bazaar and Spice Bazaar 
  • Ride in a boat on the Bosphorous Strait
  • Visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum
  • See the second largest lake in Turkey: Salt Lake  
  • Admire the 'fairy chimneys' at Avcilar Valley, Pasabagi, and Gόvercinlik 
  • Marvel at the white waterfalls, stalactites & natural pools at Cotton Castle
  • Explore the various temples in Ephesus 
  • Enjoy the beaches at the hotel in Kusadasi
  • Day 1: Estambul expand_more
    •  Upon arrival, get received and transferred to the chosen hotel by a representative.

  • Day 2: Explore Istanbul or have a free day (B) expand_more
    • Have breakfast and explore the magnificent city of Istanbul and visit the Basilica of Hagia Sophia, the Culmination of Byzantine art, and the Pearl of Istanbul.

    • Also, visit the famous Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans for four centuries, including the treasure and the sacred relics.

    • Enjoy a typical lunch at a local restaurant in the Sultanahmet area and continue to the Blue Mosque, a wonder of harmony, proportion and elegance and to the Hippodrome that conserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, the Fountain of Emperor William and the Egyptian Obelisk.

    • Move to the famous Grand Bazaar, and enjoy free time roaming among 4,000 stores.

    • Return to the accommodation.

  • Day 3: Istanbul - Walk through the Bosphorous - Spice Bazaar (B) expand_more
    • Have breakfast at the hotel and depart for a boat trip on the Bosphorus, which separates Europe and Asia.

    • During this journey, see the Sultans' palaces, old and typical wooden houses and enjoy history differently.

    • Visit the spice bazaar, constituted by the Ottomans 5 centuries ago and used since then.

  • Day 4: Istanbul (B) - Ankara (D) expand_more
    • Have breakfast and depart to Ankara through the mountains of Bolu with your Turkish tour guide.

    • Upon arrival, visit the capital of the Turkish Republic and the second-most populous city in Turkey (Ankara), a modern and cosmopolitan city filled with ancient history and culture.

    • Later, visit the Anitkabir Mausoleum symbol of Ankara, where the founder of the Turkish Republic lies. At the end of the afternoon, arrive at the hotel for dinner and accommodation.

  • Day 5: Ankara (B) - Cappadocia (D) expand_more
    • Have breakfast and depart to Cappadocia. En route, see the second largest lake in Turkey: Salt Lake and a 13th-century caravanserai (medieval inn).

    • Arrive in Cappadocia.

    • Have dinner and rest in the accommodation.

  • Day 6: Cappadocia (B & D) expand_more
    • Visit Cappadocia, a fascinating region and original landscape, formed by the lava thrown by the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes 3 million years ago.

    • Move to the Göreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex composed of churches carved into the rock with beautiful frescoes.

    • Next, visit the Avcilar Valley and the Pasabagi and Gόvercinlik Valleys and admire the best view of the volcanic forms called “fairy chimneys”.

    • Discover the typical carpets and stones, workshops of Onix and Turquesa.

    • Have dinner at the hotel and stay overnight.

  • Day 7: Cappadocia (B) - Konya - Pamukkale (D) expand_more
    • Depart to Konya, the capital of the Seleucid Sultans and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana, poet and philosopher who founded the mystical and religious sect of the Dancing Dervishes.

    • Continue the journey to Pamukkale. Arrive and visit Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city that today, is in ruins.

    • Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed over the centuries by the passage of the waters loaded with calcareous salts from thermal sources.

    • Arrive at the hotel, have dinner, and stay for the night.

  • Day 8: Pamukkale(B) - Ephesus - Kusadasi (D) expand_more
    • Have breakfast at the hotel.

    • Depart in the morning to Ephesus, a Greco-Roman city, the former capital of Asia Minor and one of the best-preserved of antiquity where the Temple of Hadrian, Temple of Trajan, the theatre and the Library of Celsus are located.

    • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary, where she spent the last years of her life.

    • Continue to Kusadasi and visit this beautiful town, admiring its famous port where cruise ships leave for the Greek islands.

    • Continue to the hotel to stay on the beach in the Aegean Sea for three nights with dinner.

  • Day 9: Kusadasi - Stay on the beach (B & D) expand_more
    • Have breakfast at the hotel and enjoy the beaches offered by the hotel.

    • Stroll through the center of Kusadasi and enjoy its atmosphere.

    • Have dinner and rest.

  • Day 10: Izmir (B) - Flight - Istanbul expand_more
    • Have breakfast in the hotel and transfer to Izmir airport to fly to Istanbul.

    • Arrive and transfer to the hotel.

  • Day 11: Istanbul (B) - Airport expand_more
    • Have breakfast and transfer to the airport.

What's Included
  • 4 Nights - Bed and Breakfast in Istanbul according to the chosen category 

  • 1 Night Half-Board Accommodation in Ankara Hotel of a 5-star Category

  • 2 Nights of Lodging in Half Board in Cappadocia Hotel of a 5-star Category

  • 1 Night of Lodging in Half Board in Pamukkale Hotel of a 5-star Category

  • 3 Nights of Accommodation in Half Board at Kusadasi Hotel of a 5-star Category

  • Domestic flight (Izmir - Istanbul) - Included 1, 15 kg PP suitcase 

  • Arrival and departure transfers with Spanish-speaking assistance 

  • Istanbul Tour (Bosphorus Boat Trip - Spice Bazaar) 

  • Professional Spanish speaking guide during the trip 

  • Tickets and visits according to the itinerary 

  • 24/7 traveler assistance in Spanish during the trip. 

What's Excluded
  • Optional excursions or personal expenses 

  • Tips guide-driver-boot approx $40 pp

  • Any service not mentioned as included

Know before you go
  • Accomodation is available on a per person triple sharing basis.
Cancellation Policy

For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -

Refund of 80% of the tour price.
Price Details
Adult
1 To 4 USD 768 Per Person
Child
1 To 4 USD 384 Per Person

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USD 768 / person