Turkey Gateway to Antiquity Tour 11 days

10 Nights / 11 Days
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    Pamukkale
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    Mt. Nemrut
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    Cappadocia
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    Canakkale
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    Istanbul

DAY 01 : Arrival istanbul       (Meals: No)
Upon arrival in Istanbul (Ataturk 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 visit the Topkapi Palace (excluding harem), residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. 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 and back to hotel . 14:00pm Transfer to airport for flight to Kayseri at 17:25pm. 
18:45 pm, Arrival to Kayseri, meet at the airport and transfer to hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 04 : North Cappadocia    (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
[OPTINAL: This morning an hour hot-air balloon ride available with extra cost ]
Breakfast, 09:45am, We start to visit Esentepe vista viewpoint, located between Uchisar and Goreme. This stunning panorama provides breathtaking views of the town 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 and 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 : South Cappadocia /Flight to Izmir    (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:45am,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 Uchisar, Uchisar Castle is named after the enormous rock standing in the center of town that once served as its castle. Transfer to Kayseri airport for for an evening flight to Izmir ( Direct or Via Istanbul) at 18:20pm 
22:00pm Upon arrival to Izmir, meet and transfer to Kusadasi.  Overnight in Kusadasi. 

DAY 06 : Ephesus & house Virgin Mary tour        (Meals: Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am depart to visit Ephesus 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. visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis Lunch and then visit the House of the Virgin Mary's. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

DAY 07 : Day trip to Pamukkale       (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 08:00 Drive to Pamukkale, 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. If you like to swim in the Ancient Pool they charge extra entrance fee. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 08 : Priene, Didyma and Miletus tour:        (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, depart for Priene which in its time was one of the most spectacular of all the Ancient Ionians Cities. We then travel on to Miletus with its magnificent theatre and the Byzantine fortress on the acropolis above. Lastly visit Didyma. Here you find the largest Ionic Temple in the world, that of Apollo. Also in Didyma lies the huge, cracked head of Medusa which long ago fell from the frieze. Overnight in Kusadasi. 

DAY 09 : Pergamon tour then to Canakkale       (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, 09:00am Pick up from your hotel and drive to Pergamon. Visit the Acropolis, the Temple Of Athena, the famous Library, the Royal Palaces, the Temple Of Trojan, the steepest Theatre of the world, the Temple Of Dionysos, the Altar Of Zeus (Seat of Satan), and the view of the Red Basilica (St. John’s church). Lunch in town.  And then drive to Canakkale. Check in hotel. Evening at leisure and Overnight in Canakkale. 

DAY 10 : Troy & Gallipoli tour then to Istanbul       (Meals:Breakfast+Lunch)
Breakfast, visit the Trojan Horse which was used in the movie Troy, The Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, The Trojan Wars, city walls of Troy, The Temple of Athena, Roman Bath, Odeon thenback to Canakkale. After lunch depart for Gallipoli Arrive Eceabat The Town Center of Gallipoli Peninsula Historical National Park ( 12.00 - 12.30 ) you’ll drive to the ANZAC Battlefield area on the Gallipoli Peninsula to start an tour which you wil never forget Resume to Gallipoli (Kabatepe) peninsula to visit: Kabatepe Area with Brighton beach, Hell spit, Anzac Cove, Nek, Hill 971, Chunuk Bair, Baby 700, Lone Pine. At the end of tour then depart for istanbul. Late evening arrival istanbul and check in hotel. Overnight in istanbul. 

DAY 11 : Istanbul / Departure       (Meals:Breakfast)
Breakfast, check-out from hotel (before 12:00pm), we will arrange transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport.

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


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

Dates

Per Person Room Share

+Single Difference


April to October


1795.00 EUR


900.00 EUR


November to March


1725.00 EUR

 

860.00 EUR

INCLUSIONS

Accommodation

-04 Nights hotel accommodation in Istanbul with breakfast    

-02 Nights hotel accommodation in Cappadocia with breakfast

-04 Nights hotel accommodation in Kusadasi with breakfast

-01 Nights hotel accommodation in Canakkale  with breakfast

Sightseeing Tours

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

-Half day morning Bosphorus cruise guiding in English, entrance fees and 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 transport

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

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

-01 day Group Pergamon & Troy tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch transport

-01 day Group Gallipoli tour includes guiding in English, entrance fees, lunch transpor

Land /Air/ Sea Transportation

-Oneway domestic flight From Istanbul to Kayseri ( Economy class/ Tax included )

-Oneway domestic flight From Kayseri to Izmir ( Economy class/ Tax included )

-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

-Travel Insurance

-Hot air balloon ride in Cappadocia

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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