Pearls of Turkey 7 Nights 8 Days
Highlights
- ✓Explore Istanbul's Iconic Landmarks Visit the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, and immerse yourself in the city's rich Ottoman and Byzantine heritage.
- ✓Magical Cappadocia Discover the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, famous for its fairy chimneys, rock-hewn churches, and ancient underground cities. Experience the lunar-like beauty of this UNESCO World Heritage site.
- ✓Visit the Ancient Ruins of Ephesus Walk through the ancient streets of Ephesus, seeing the Library of Celsus, the Great Theatre, and the Shrine of Virgin Mary—one of the best-preserved classical cities in the world.
- ✓Cultural Immersion in Ankara Explore Ankara, the capital city, and visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and Atatürk's Mausoleum, learning about Turkey's deep-rooted history and modern transformation.
- ✓Optional Bosphorus Cruise Enjoy a scenic Bosphorus Cruise in Istanbul, taking in breathtaking views of the city’s skyline, palaces, and the meeting of two continents—Europe and Asia.
Overview
Discover the best of Turkey on this 8-day journey, visiting its most famous landmarks and hidden gems. Start in Istanbul with iconic sights like the Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque. Explore the unique landscapes of Cappadocia, home to ancient rock formations and cave dwellings. Continue to Ankara, the capital, and the ancient city of Ephesus, before returning to Istanbul for a final day of sightseeing. This tour offers a perfect mix of history, culture, and natural beauty.
Route
Itinerary
Arrival
at Istanbul airport, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. A short
briefing and overnight in Istanbul.
(Including Breakfast)
Following
the breakfast we will drive to the old city where we will visit the Topkapi
Palace. Perched on a hill that commands the Sea of Marmara, the Bosphorus, and
the Golden Horn, this vast complex has been the seat of government of the
Ottoman Empire for many centuries (1453-1852). You will see the Blue Mosque,
the Basilica of St.Sophia, the Kariye Museum and the Underground Cistern. We
will finish up the day in the bustling Grand Bazaar , with nearly 4000 shops of
antiques, jewelry, gold, carpets and leatherwear.
(Including Breakfast)
Early in the morning we will fly to Kayseri for the
Cappadocia Valley in the heart of the Anatolian Plateau, and marvel at the
twisted lunar landscape. Successive eruptions of a now-extinct volcano left the
plateau covered with volcanic tuff, which was transformed by intense erosion
into beautiful landscapes of cones, columns, and canyons. Between the 4th and
13th centuries Christians hewed dwellings and sanctuaries from the rock,
totally incorporating the architecture into the landscape.
(Including Breakfast)
Further exploration today includes the Valley of Fairy
Chimneys, Goreme Valley, with its Byzantine rock churches, the city of Zelve
and the subterranean city. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Including Breakfast)
Following
the breakfast we will drive to Ankara , where you'll visit the Museum of
Anatolian Civilizations and the mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, the founder of
modern Turkey. Ankara is the capital of Turkey. The history of the city reaches
way beyond 3rd century B.C. Transfer to airport for your flight to Izmir, and
get settled in your hotel and overnight in Izmir.
(Including Breakfast)
Your full day tour of Ephesus includes visits to the
Arcadian Way, the Marble Road, the Great Theater, the Library of Celcius, St.
John's Basilica and the Shrine of Virgin Mary. Following the excursion we will
drive to Izmir for our flight to Istanbul. and overnight in Istanbul.
(Including Breakfast)
We will spend the day with exploring the city on our own.
An optional Bosphorus Cruise is also available.
(Including Breakfast)
after breakfast , transfer to Istanbul Airport for flight back to
home.
What's included
- ✓Accommodation
- ✓Flights
- ✓Guide
- ✓Meals
- ✓Insurance
- ✓Transport
- ✓Other included
- ✓Hygiene protocol
Not included
- ✕Other not included
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