17-Day Ultimate Turkey Discovery Tour

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Welcome to Turkey Istanbul Airport. Meet with TravelShop Booking staff and transfer to your hotel, Transfer from airport & check in to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

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Our tour of Istanbul will begin at 8:45 am, following breakfast. The impressive Hagia Sofia (Saint Sofia), initially built as a church in the sixth century AD by the emperor Justinian and later converted into a mosque, will be our first stop. The Ottoman sultans ruled their vast empire for over 420 years from the enormous walled complex known as the Topkapi Palace, which will be our next stop. After that, we'll go to the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque), a 17th-century Ottoman mosque renowned for its six minarets and magnificent blue tile interior.

The Hippodrome square, used as a gathering place for chariot races during the Byzantine era, will then be explored. An optional half-day Bosphorus Cruise tour is available in the afternoon. Here, we will see the Serpent Column from Delphi, the Egyptian Obelisk, and the German Fountain of Wilhelm.

Overnight in Istanbul

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Gallipoli is one of Turkey's most significant war memorials, where 500,000 soldiers' remains are interred.

We will leave early this morning for Çanakkale. You will be picked up from your hotel between 6:15 and 6:45 am. One of the most significant World War I sites is on the Gallipoli Peninsula, which we will travel to for about four hours.

One of Turkey's most significant war memorials is Gallipoli. We will tour the Gallipoli battlefield, including the Lone Pine Australian Memorial, the Chunuk Bair Atatürk Monument, Anzac Cove, and Johnston's Jolly Cemetery. We visit the original trenches and tunnels where the bloodiest and most dramatic battles of the Bayonet Wars and the Dardanelles Wars occurred.

Arrival and overnight stay in Canakkale.

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After breakfast, we'll travel to Troy, an ancient city that served as the setting for the Trojan War that is famously described in Homer's Iliad. The legendary city of Pergamon, which served as the seat of the Pergamon Kings' Kingdom from 282-133 BC, will be our next stop. We'll go to the Acropolis, which serves as the city's administrative hub and see the temples to Zeus, Dionysus, Athena, and Demeter, as well as the renowned Pergamon Library, which houses 200,000 rolls of scrolls. At the Pergamon Museum in Berlin, the Altar of Zeus, discovered during the Pergamon (Bergama) excavations, is now on display. The Great Theatre of Pergamon, located here, is the steepest in the world and once hosted up to 10,000 spectators.

We’ll drive to Kusadası. Dinner and accommodation in Kusadası.

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Ephesus is a Unescu World Heritage site. We'll spend the day learning about the past of ancient Ephesus. The most stunning ancient city in the Ionia region, We'll visit Ephesus after seeing the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. As you stroll down Curetes Street and pass by the ruins of the 25,000-seat Grand Theater, the State Agora, the magnificent Celsus Library, the Odeon, Temesos, Prytaneion, Magnesia Gate, Grotto of the Seven Sleepers, and the Ephesus Harbour, you will get a sense of the fascinating atmosphere of the city. Our next stop will be the House of the Virgin Mary, a Christian shrine where the Virgin Mary spent her final years.

Finally, we will travel to Sirince Village, a former Greek and Ottoman village well known for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has a long history in Turkey. In this carpet village, we'll discover how the carpets are made by hand and what factors influence their price. The tour is at an end.

Accommodation in Kusadası.

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Pamukkale is Unesco World Heritage Site with fantastic travertines and Ancient Hierapolis city.

Following breakfast, we'll first take in a display of locally-made leather goods. Then make the (220 km) trip to Pamukkale.

After lunch, we'll continue. Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, where we will see the Domitian Gate, the Arcadian Street, the old Roman Theater from the second century, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, and the Necropolis. We'll go through the Roman Gate, admire the historic Pamukkale Theater, and tour the hero’s grave monuments. We will then stroll along the travertine terraces and have the option to swim in the Ancient Cleopatra Pools (at an additional cost).

End of the tour. Overnight stay in a thermal hotel in Pamukkale

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Today, Dalyan, a lakeside town, is our first stop. We take a leisurely boat ride along the Dalyan River, passing the prehistoric Kaunos King tombs carved into the cliff. The loggerhead turtles' (Caretta Caretta) protected nesting grounds are in the Dalyan Delta, a protected natural area. The Sultaniye mud baths are another option, which is enjoyable, refreshing, and an excellent opportunity for a photo. The journey to Fethiye, a seaside town, is only a short distance from here.

Overnight in Fethiye 

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After breakfast in the hotel,  you are free to explore the town, local people, and local bazaars at your own pace, and there are also optional tours and activities.

Optional tours & activities:

* 12 island boat trips: where you can swim in the Tourquaz’s clear blue water and take in the breathtaking views of the turquoise bays, tiny islands, and uninhabited beaches. Lunch included.

* Saklikent Gorge tour: Amazing Saklikent Canyon panorama and walking tour.

Accommodation in Fethiye. 

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Kayaköy is a village in Fethiye that the Greek people abandoned. It is an exchange made following the exchange agreement between Turkey and Greece.

In the morning, we headed to Kayaköy. Thanks to the lights of the morning sun, excellent photos of this deserted Greek village may be taken. We'll then travel to Antalya's Old Town, the historical centre, and Antalya's ancient Harbor, where you can see the historic Hadrian's Gate, the Antalya Clock Tower, and the Fluted Minaret. We'll take in the Old Town's winding streets while shopping for trinkets at neighbourhood stores in Kaleiçi.

Accommodation in Antalya

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After breakfast, we'll move to the Konya via Taurus Mountain. First, visit Aspendos Theater.

Aspendos Theater is a well-preserved ancient Greco-Roman monument of Aspendos. Even today, This magnificent Aspendos theater, where concerts and events are still held today, has incredible sound acoustics. On the way visit Tınaztepe Cave.

Tınaztepe Cave is the 3rd largest cave in the world and Turkey’s largest cave. Tınaztepe Cave in Konya Seydişehir town is 22 km long and only 1600 meters can be visited.

Arrival and overnight in Konya.  

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After breakfast visits the Mevlana Museum, which is home to the tomb of Rumi, a famous 13th-century Persian poet and the creator of the Order of the Whirling Dervishes, as well as the Alaeddin Mosque, which was constructed on Alaeddin Hill during the Seljuk era. Visit Sille Village near Konya city it was a Greek village.

Sille Village is a settlement that was founded 5000 years ago, different civilizations have lived from the Phrygians until today, and since the Byzantine period, it has been an important settlement of Konya and one of the first centers of the Early Christian period. In Sille Village, which is an important accommodation city on the pilgrimage route between Istanbul and Jerusalem, there is the Archangelos Michael Church.

Lunch Break in Konya.  Visit the Sultanhan Caravanserai in Aksaray,  which is located along the original Silk Road.

After our visits, we will continue on our way to Cappadocia. Accommodation in Cappadocia.  

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The formation of Cappadocia; Cappadocia is the region where beautiful fairy chimneys were formed by the rain and wind erosion of the lava and ash layers erupted by Erciyes volcano, Hasan Mountain and Güllü Mountain about 60 million years ago.

First, we'll go to the Uçhisar Castle, situated at the highest hill Cappadocia and carved out by flowing volcanic lava. After that, we'll go to the Pigeon Valley and Göreme Open Air Museum, home to unique monasteries and churches.

Visit Underground City Next red valley. we'll go to Paşabağ Valley, which is on a vineyard off of Zelve Road. The mushroom-shaped rock formations here can reach heights of several meters. For many years, various religious groups used fairy chimneys shaped by erosion as homes; as a result, the area is also known as the Monks Valley. After that, we'll go to the Devrent Valley, which has rock formations resembling various animals and offers a view of the reddish moon, making a movie set look like it was shot there. Accommodation in Cappadocia.

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After breakfast, we start Cappadocia  Tour with amazing landscapes.

Pigeon Valley is named after the wild pigeons living in the region from their nests in the volcanic rocks. In fact, the farmers in the region carve these rocks and make special nests for the pigeons, and then collect the pigeon manure accumulated here and use it in agriculture. Afterward, visit Cavuşin Village

Cavusin Village is a village where Turkish and Greek families lived until the beginning of the 20th century. Later, because of the exchange between the two countries, the Greeks living here went to Greece.

We'll then eat lunch in the nearby town of Avanos, which is close to the River Kızılırmak. We can observe the production process for famous ceramics and You can also enroll in a pottery studio to learn how to use the conventional kick wheels and purchase souvenirs in a pottery studio.

End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Cappadocia

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Morning: Departure from Cappadocia
Pick-up from your hotel in Cappadocia.
Scenic drive towards Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü), famous for its white, mirror-like surface.
Enjoy free time to walk on the lake, take stunning photos, and admire the breathtaking views.

Afternoon: Arrival in Ankara
Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Explore the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, home to ancient Hittite, Phrygian, and Urartian artifacts.
Stroll through the Ankara Castle, offering panoramic views of the capital.
Visit Kocatepe Mosque, Ankara’s largest mosque, with impressive Ottoman architecture.
Free time in Kızılay Square for shopping and local dining.
End of the tour and transfer to hotel. Accommodation in Ankara.

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Morning:Depart from Ankara to Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site known for its well-preserved Ottoman-era architecture.
Explore the Old Town with its cobbled streets, traditional houses, and handicraft shops.
Visit Safranbolu’s Local Bazaar and try some of the local saffron-based products (hence the name "Safranbolu").
Afternoon: After lunch, head to Abant Lake, a stunning natural lake surrounded by lush green forests.
You can take a peaceful walk around the lake, rent a bike, or even enjoy a boat ride if the weather allows.
Evening: Check into a local guesthouse or hotel in Abant for a relaxing night surrounded by nature.

Morning:
Depart for Yedigöller (Seven Lakes) National Park, located in the Bolu province. The park is famous for its seven pristine lakes surrounded by scenic forests, perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
Spend the morning exploring the area, enjoying the hiking trails, and taking in the beautiful landscapes.
Afternoon: After lunch, continue your journey to Istanbul (around 3-4 hours drive from Seven Lakes).
Upon arrival in Istanbul, check into your hotel.
Evening:If time permits, enjoy a relaxing evening in Istanbul, perhaps visit Taksim Square, or enjoy a Bosphorus cruise to end the tour with a beautiful view of the city at night.

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After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul  Airport.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Booking Tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Booking..