Istanbul Trip Overview
Turkey hosts so many archeological and historical sites that are considered as hidden treasures of the ancient world. The country is located on two continents (Europe & Asia) and within the border of Fertile Crescent. Many settlements of great civilizations, empires and kingdoms of human history are existing side by side. When you travel within Turkey you may amaze to see diverse historical, archeological and cultural heritage of the country.The oldest temple complex of human civilization was recently discovered in the Southeast of Turkey, the Gobeklitepe, which has more than 12000 years old religious structures. In this tour you will visit unique monuments and places of the Turkey.
• 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Small group up to 12 people.
• Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included.
• English speaking professional experience tour guide.
Additional Info
Duration: 14 days
Starts: Istanbul, Turkey
Trip Category: Multi-day & Extended Tours >> Multi-day Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Istanbul, Turkey, Turkey
Turkey hosts so many archeological and historical sites that are considered as hidden treasures of the ancient world. The country is located on two continents (Europe & Asia) and within the border of Fertile Crescent. Many settlements of great civilizations, empires and kingdoms of human history are existing side by side. When you travel within Turkey you may amaze to see diverse historical, archeological and cultural heritage of the country.The oldest temple complex of human civilization was recently discovered in the Southeast of Turkey, the Gobeklitepe, which has more than 12000 years old religious structures. In this tour you will visit unique monuments and places of the Turkey.
• 14 Days Tour Includes 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
• Small group up to 12 people.
• Domestic flight and all airport transfers are included.
• English speaking professional experience tour guide.
Itinerary
Day 1: ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Suleymaniye Mosque, Prof. SIddIk Sami Onar Cd. No:1 Süleymaniye Mah, Istanbul 34116 Turkey
Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque.
Duration: 2 hours
No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.
Day 2: ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit Topkapi Palace.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Hagia Sophia Mosque, Sultan Ahmet, Ayasofya MeydanI No:1, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit to Hagia Sophia.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
Visit to Blue Mosque.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kapali Carsi, Kalpakcilar Cad. Sorguclu Han No: 22, Istanbul 34126 Turkey
Visit to the Grand Bazaar.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.
Day 3: GALLIPOLI – DARDANELLES – CANAKKALE
Stop At: Gallipoli Battlefield, Eceabat Turkey
Visit to Gallipoli Battlefield including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Canakkale Truva Heykeli, Kayserili Ahmet Pasa Caddesi, Canakkale Turkey
Crossing Dardanelles and brief visit to city of Canakkale.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Akol Hotel or similar in Canakkale.
Day 4: TROY (World Heritage Site) – PERGAMON (World Heritage Site) – KUSADASI
Stop At: Troy (Truva), Tevfikiye Koyu, Intepe, Canakkale Turkey
Visit to the legendary city of Troy and see replica of the Trojan horse.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pergamon Antik Kenti, Bergama Turkey
Visit to the ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi.
Day 5: EPHESUS (World Heritage Site) – CLAROS – KUSADASI
Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Visit to the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary’s House), Sultaniye Mahallesi, Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Visit to the house of Virgin Mary.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Selcuk Efes Kent Bellegi-History Museum, Ataturk Boulevard No. 5, Selcuk Turkey
Visit to the Museum of Ephesus in Selcuk.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Visit to the Temple of Diana.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Claros, Menderes Ilcesi’nde, Ahmetbeyli (Ales) Vadisinin taban duzlugu, Menderes Turkey
Visit to the temple of Apollo in Claros.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi
Day 6: APHRODISIAS (World Heritage Site) – LAODICEIA – PAMUKKALE (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Aphrodisias, 80 km from Pamukkale, Geyre Turkey
Visit to the Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Laodicea, Just off Denizli – Pamukkale, Denizli Turkey
Visit to the Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pamukkale Natural Park, Pamukkale orenyeri kocacukur alani pamukkale kasabasi, Pamukkale Turkey
Visit to. the Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 Star Lycus River Hotel or similar in Pamukkale.
Day 7: KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Mevlana Muzesi, Mevlana Cd. No:1, Konya 42030 Turkey
Visit to Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts and various ethnographic artifacts.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Karatay Medresesi Museum, Alaaddin Meydani, Konya Turkey
Visit to the Karatay Madrasa, a 13th century school, now a museum displaying historic ceramics and archaeological relics.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 8: CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Zelve Open Air Museum, Zelve Yolu, Nevsehir Turkey
Visit to Zelve Open Air Museum.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Pasabag, Urgup Turkey
Visit to the Pasabag Valley.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 9: CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)
Stop At: Urgup Museum, Kayseri Cad. No:39 Urgup Merkez, Urgup Turkey
Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Visit to theKaymakli underground city.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ortahisar Kalesi, Ortahisar Turkey
Visit to Ortahisar town.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Uchisar Castle, Uchisar Turkey
Visit to the Uchisar.
Duration: 1 hour
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.
Day 10: MOUNT NEMRUT (World Heritage Site) – ADIYAMAN
Stop At: Mount Nemrut, Adiyaman 50100 Turkey
Mount Nemrut, the best preserved Roman bridge of Cendere, open air sanctuary in Arsemia and mausoleum of the King Antiohus.
Duration: 4 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Hilton Garden Inn or similar in Adıyaman.
Day 11: GOBEKLITEPE (World Heritage Site) – HARRAN – URFA
Stop At: Gobekli Tepe, Dağeteği Mahallesi, Sanliurfa 63290 Turkey
Visit to the Gobekli Tepe, the oldest temple of the world.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Harran Ruins, Harran Turkey
Visit to the Harran and the beehive houses, where the Prophet Abraham lived.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Sanliurfa Archeology and Mosaic Museum, Camlik Caddesi, Sanliurfa 63200 Turkey
Halepli Bahce Mosaic Museum, Urfa Archaeology Museum.
Duration: 3 hours
Stop At: Balikligol, Eyyubiye, Sanliurfa 63200 Turkey
Visit to the Balikli Gol with Roman fortress.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 5 Star El Ruha Hotel or similar in Urfa.
Day 12: GAZIANTEP
Stop At: Zeugma Mosaic Museum, Mithatpasa Mahallesi Haci Sani Konukoglu Bulvari Sehitkamil, Gaziantep 27500 Turkey
Visit the Zeugma Mosaic Museum and see the famous mosaic of a gypsy girl in Gaziantep, see the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Gaziantep Castle, Naip HamamI Sk. No: 1 Seferpaşa, Gaziantep 27400 Turkey
See the incredible Roman Castle, old markets, spice merchants and the traditional Turkish lifestyle.
Duration: 2 hours
Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Sirehan Hotel or similar in Gaziantep.
Day 13: FLY TO ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)
Pass By: Meet Transfer, Istanbul 34275 Turkey
Transfer to Gaziantep airport for your flight to Istanbul, transfer to your hotel in Istanbul and free in the afternoon.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight at 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.
Day 14: ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)
Pass By: Meet Transfer, Istanbul 34275 Turkey
After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport and end of our service.
Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.
