Turkey Cultural Trip 08 days

7 Nights / 8 Days
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    Istanbul
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    Cappadocia
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    Pamukkale
  • Ephesus
    Ephesus
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    Cappadocia

DAY 01 : Arrival to Istanbul      (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Istanbul Airport), our representative will meet you & transfer to the hotel.
(Check-In after 13:00pm) and check in to hotel. Rest of day is leisure and Overnight in Istanbul. 

DAY 2 : Historical Istanbul Tour ( Walking tour)  (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast,  visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. After lunch break at local restaurant, you will visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Day tour will finish with the visit of Grand Bazaar. Overnight in Istanbul. 

DAY 03 : Morning Bosphorus cruise / Fly to Cappadocia (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast,  drive to Spice Market, Egyptian Bazaar heaped with various sweets & spices is one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. Then embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After tour back to hotel and 15:30pm Transfer to airport for flight to Nevsehir at 18:55pm. 21:05pm, Arrival to Nevsehir, meet and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 04 : Cappadocia Tour including Goreme    (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
(OPTINAL:This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost )
Breakfast, 09:45 am,  We start to visit Esentepe vista viewpoint, located between Uchisar and Goreme. This stunning panorama provides breathtaking views of Esentepe and the surrounding landscape of fairy chimneys. And then we visit Goreme Open Air Museum consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. We will then have time to explore the Pasabag- Monks Valley, famed for its three-headed fairy chimneys. This region of is also known as Pasabag, or “Pasha’s Vineyard. A break for lunch in Avanos. Visit Avanos which is famous for its potteries. You can see their demonstration and you can try to make it. A short drive will take us to the surreal Devrent Valley, famed for its almost lunar landscape of small, pointed fairy chimneys. Today visit also  Zelve Open Air Museum. Love Valley, the huge phallic formations of Love Valley have been formed naturally thanks to erosion of the volcanic rock. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 05 : Cappadocia Tour /Overnight coach to Pamukkale    (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:45am pick up from hotel Our first destination is the Meskendir Valley, where groups will embark on a short trek through its magnificent landscape. and then to Rose Valley with its beautiful rock formations and hidden churches carved from rock. After that visit Red Valley, It has beautiful rock formations with some great hidden rock carved churches. Before lunch visit one of the underground cities of Kaymakli OR Ozkonak Of the 36 underground cities built by the Christians to escape persecution, the one we visit is the widest and most famous. After lunch head to Pigeon Valley On the outskirts of Goreme, we will stop and take in the views down to Pigeon Valley. And then to Wine yard. During the Cappadocia wine tasting, dozens of wines are produced, where you can find the most suitable one for your taste. Our final stop is in the troglodyte town of Uchisaris named after the enormous rock standing in the center of town that once served as its castle. 
20:00 pm Overnight intercity coach travel to Pamukkale.

DAY 06 : Visit Pamukkale  then to Kusadasi   (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
06:00 am Arrival Pamukkale, meet and transfer to hotel and check in for half day with breakfast.
09:30 am depart to Discovery of Travertine terraces and Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side. Walk along the Hierapolis ancient city ruins, see the huge Necropolis, and feel the warmth of the natural spring as you go barefoot on the Travertens. Then If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool  they charge extra entrance fee.  Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 07 : Ephesus tour then flight to Istanbul     (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am depart to visitEphesus Ancient City - Enter through the Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk with your guide into the ruins of this Roman provincial capital. Your route takes you past the Odeon, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan. The Grand Theatre, where Saint Paul preached, is the largest theatre is antiquity with capacity of 24.000 seats.Next we will visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis.  Lunch at a local restaurant and then we will visit the House of the Virgin Mary's - Transfer to Izmir Airport for evening flight to Istanbul at 19:00 pm. 
20:00pm, Arrival to Istanbul,  meet at the airport and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. 

DAY 08 : Istanbul / Departure     (Meals: Breakfast )
Breakfast, check-out from  hotel (before 12:00pm), we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul Airport.

-This tour is available for Daily all year round
-Tour Can be customized.

NET RATE PER PERSON IN EURO ( 3 STAR HOTEL)- 2023

Dates

Per Person Room Share

+Single Difference

April/ October

1150.00 EUR

625.00 EUR

May/ September

1175.00 EUR

640.00 EUR

June /July/ August

1195.00 EUR

665.00 EUR

March/ November/

1115.00 EUR

615.00 EUR

December/January/ February

1095.00 EUR

595.00 EUR

NET RATE PER PERSON IN EURO ( 4 STAR HOTEL)- 2023

Dates

Per Person Room Share

+Single Difference

April/ October

1220.00 EUR

685.00 EUR

May/ September

1255.00 EUR

700.00 EUR

June /July/ August

1285.00 EUR

725.00 EUR

March/ November/

1105.00 EUR

660.00 EUR

December/January/ February

1085.00 EUR

635.00 EUR

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

-03 Nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul with breakfast         

-02 Nights hotel accommodationin Cappadocia with breakfast

-01 Nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi with breakfast
-One Night on Overnight coach from Cappadocia to Pamukkale

Sightseeing Tours

-01 day Group Istanbul Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

-Half day Group Bosphorus cruise includes guiding in English, entrance fees, transport

-02 day Group Cappadocia Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

-01 day Group Pamukkale tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch and transport

-01 day Group Ephesus Tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch, transport

Land /Air/ Sea Transportation

-Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Cappadocia ( 1 piece checked luggage with 20 kg )

-Oneway domestic flight From Izmir to Istanbul  ( 1 piece checked luggage with 20 kg )

-All airports/hotels/ports transfer within Turkey

Excludes

-Items of a personal nature

-Gratuities for Driver & Guide

-Meals not mentioned

-Drinks of any kind

-Any additional requests

-Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

Travel Insurance

Trip Cancellation Policy

-DOMESTIC FLIGHTS/ FERRIES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE (100% cancellation fees apply)

LAND PORTION:

-If cancelled up to 31 days before date of arrival, no fee applies.

-If cancelled 30-21 days before date of arrival, 25% cancellation fees apply.

-If cancelled 20-14 days before date of arrival, 50% cancellation fees apply.

-If cancelled 13 -days before date of arrival OR in case of no-show, 100% cancellation fees apply

Important Notes

-This tour is available for Daily all year round

-Tour Can be customized.-Transfers are considered with 1 luggage per person.

-Once domestic air tickets are issued cannot be modified and a 100% fees will apply in case of cancellation

-Domestic flights / Ferries schedule may change.

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