14 Days Family Cultural Tour Turkey

Welcome to Istanbul. TSG staff will meet you at the airport and assist you until you check in. After that, the rest of the day is free. Overnight in Istanbul. 

Please remember that you can spend the night with one of TSG's optional tours: the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, the Whirling Dervish Show, or the Rythm Dance Show. 

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart for a gorgeous Istanbul City Tour. The first stop is the Topkapi Palace; the great palace of the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. At the same time, it houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the imperial treasury, miniatures, and the holy mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.

The second stop of the tour is Sultanahmet Square, where the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque salutes the Hagia Sophia. The Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, which was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is also known as the Blue Mosque because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Next, the tour will explore the Hippodrome; the site of ancient chariot races, and the home of three ancient monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine. When you reach the other end of the Hippodrome, the Hagia Sophia Mosque will meet you with all its grandeur.

After a delectable lunch break, TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, the Bascilica Cistern can be an alternative. Please contact your consultant for both attractions' details. Remember to bring a headscarf when visiting religious sites such as the Blue Mosque and the Hagia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast included)

The TSG team will pick you up from the hotel after breakfast around 8:00 a.m. for "Bosphorus by Boat,". a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. The shoreline is home to dozens of old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. You will have the opportunity to see the 19th-century Ottoman masterpiece Dolmabahce Palace, Yildiz Palace, one of the unique samples of the last period of Ottoman architecture, and Ciragan Palace with its amazing marble facades from the boat. Additionally, the Rumeli Fortress, one of the most exquisite examples of Ottoman military architecture, the harmony of eastern and western architectural styles at the Beylerbeyi Palace, the iconic view of Ortakoy, and more can be seen during the boat tour.

Camlica Hill is the highest point in Istanbul. At the top of it, you can rest and admire the magnificent panorama of Istanbul and the Bosphorus from the beautiful gardens, landscaped in traditional Turkish Ottoman style. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant.

After lunch, the TSG team will take you to the bazaar, where you can find authentic goods. The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and various herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delight, and fresh Turkish coffee, as well as handicraft souvenirs. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Following breakfast, we'll leave the hotel and head to Bursa for a guided tour of the city. During our visit, we'll take in all of Bursa's renowned Islamic heritage sites, including the Ulu Camii (Grand Mosque), Cumalikizik Village, Green Mosque, and Green Tomb. After a day of exploring, we'll have dinner and spend the night in Bursa.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

We'll embark on the journey to Selcuk, Izmir, early in the morning. Your guide will be there to greet you and start the Ephesus Tour as soon as you arrive. We'll visit the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, marveling at the ancient city and those who built and once walked through it. After the Ephesus tour, we'll go to a carpet weaving center to see one of Turkey's national crafts. After the tour, we'll transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi. The day will conclude with dinner and an overnight stay in Kusadasi.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

The day is yours. You don't have to wake up early to enjoy the sunshine, take in the views, enjoy the magnificent beach and clear sea, and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach, or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. These include Aqua Park, scuba diving, fishing tours, and many more. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

TSG advises: daily optional tours; scuba diving, Turkish night shows, or a Kusadasi & Sirince Wine Tasting and Shopping Tour can be an inspiring alternative for those who would like to keep exploring the city and its attractions.  

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After breakfast, the tour will depart to investigate the ruins of Priene, which were once a significant component of one of the busiest Ionian ports and are located in a dramatic mountainous landscape. See the Temple of Athena, the Stoa, Agora, Market Place, Temenos of Zeus Olympic, and more. Then travel to Miletus, which gave the rest of the classical world its alphabet. It was a great port and the hometown of several philosophers and sages. After lunch, we stop at Didyma, a sacred place of pagan worship. This was one of the sacred places of antiquity where well-known oracles were consulted. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

Today we will take a cruise to the turquoise seas off the Bodrum coastline. We will visit several wonderful bays where you can swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water or simply relax in the mild breeze, enjoy the stunning views, and perfect your suntan to the sound of the gently lapping waves. On the black island, half an hour from Bodrum, you can bathe in the grotto, where the warm mineral waters flowing out of the rocks are believed to beautify the complexion. At around 17.00, we will be back on land. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

The day is yours. You don't have to wake up early. You can enjoy the sunshine, views, enjoy the magnificent beach and clear sea, explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach, or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.

TSG advises: daily optional tours; daily aqua park tour, the Greece Kos Island Excursion, or a Turkish Night Show can be an inspiring alternative for those who would like to keep exploring the city and its attractions.  

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

Today, we depart from Bodrum for Marmaris. The ride will take approximately 5 hours, with breaks along the way. The rest of the day is free. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris.

TSG advises: daily optional tours; daily massage tour, the swim with dolphins tour, or a semi submarine underwater safari tour can be an inspiring alternative for those who would like to keep exploring the city and its attractions.  

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

The Daily Dalyan Tour is the highlighted activity of the day. It is an excursion known as Dalyan delights. Your day will be split into three. You will spend time wallowing in mud baths, marveling at Kaunos rock tombs, and relaxing on Turtle Beach, also known as Iztuzu Beach. There's so much to do—this really is the ideal family excursion. Relish a fantastic cruise where you shall sail to one of the rarest corners of the earth, the Turtle Beach: a true miracle of nature blended with a touch of history - the King Tombs. Every year, during the months of May and September, Caretta caretta turtles and blue crabs lay their eggs on this shore, which is 5 km. long and 300 m wide. The beach is a peninsula jutting out from the mainland, with one side facing the sea and the other facing the Dalyan River's fresh water. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris. 

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

The day is yours. You don’t have to wake up early to enjoy the sunshine, take in the views, enjoy the magnificent beach and crystal-clear sea, and explore the city, shop in the local markets, relax on the beach, or enjoy one of the many day trips you have to choose from, just as in Marmaris. Dinner and overnight in Marmaris

TSG advises: daily optional tours; daily Ephesus tour, daily Akyaka tour, or a Cleopatra Island Boat Tour can be an inspiring alternative for those who would like to keep exploring the city and its attractions.   

(Breakfast included)

You will be driven to Dalaman Airport following breakfast in order to catch a domestic flight to Istanbul. Next, transfer and check in to the hotel, then overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast included)

After breakfast, we depart for Istanbul Airport for your domestic flight back home. One of TSG's adventures comes to an end after breakfast. However, you can sign up to take advantage of TSG credits, and this is the best way to snag credits and use them for your next trips as a discount, as well as to hear about the hot deals according to your interests.