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8 days by flights Istanbul Cappadocia Konya Ephesus Max 10 pax

5.0(18)Istanbul

About this activity

This mini group (Max. 10 pax) tour includes the most popular highlights of Turkey. Surround yourself in the world-famous attractions on an 8-day fully guided tour. Istanbul is the world’s most gorgeous and mysterious city located in 2 continents Europe and Asia. Cappadocia is the land of Mysterious with amazing rock formations, underground cities Ephesus Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings Pamukkale Discovery the Travertine terraces and Hierapolis ancient city. The non-stop adventure gives you a thorough overview of the country's most popular destinations. Perfect for travelers who are short on time or people who hate planning, including domestic flights, accommodation, and most meals, are included and accounted for * Selected Boutique, Cave and 4 star Hotel * Small group ensures personal service with * Informative, friendly and professional guide * Domestic flights included. * Option with Private Tour for your family

Highlights

    What's included

    • Transport by air-conditioned minivan with driver
    • Cave Hotel in Cappadocia: Zeydem Suites, Melekler Evi, Fresco Konakları or similar
    • Professional licensed tour guide
    • 7 nights accommodation Boutique, Cave and 4 star Hotels
    • Entrance Fees (Our guide will have pre-paid tickets to skip the lines)
    • Hotels in Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal or Pam Thermal Hotel or similar
    • 7 Breakfasts & 2 Dinners
    • Boutique Hotels in Istanbul : Yasmak Sultan, Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel similar
    • Hotels for Kusadasi: Elite World Hotel, Efe Boutique Hotel or similar
    • Domestic flights Istanbul - Cappadocia and Izmir - Istanbul ( 15 kilos check in and 8 kilos cabin )

    Not included

    • Gratuities
    • Personal expenses
    • Any drinks and the meals not mentioned in including section

    Itinerary

    Arrival to Istanbul

    1. Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to Sabiha Gokcen Airport ( SAW ) , Our representative will meet you at the airport with your name sign and private transfer to the hotel for overnight stay in Istanbul.

      1 hourAdmission free

    Full Day Istanbul Walking Tour (Breakfast)

    1. Our tour starts with Hippodrome Square where used to take place for chariot races and the Byzantine riots during Roman & Byzantine period.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    2. Only a short walk away, reaches Hagia Sophia built in 532 AD by Roman Emperor Justinian I.

      Update for St. Sophia interior visit : Live guiding is not allowed in St. Sophia after the 15th January 2024. Guests have to have their smart phones and headphones during their visit. If guests do not have a headphone, they can buy at the entrance at the cost of 3,5-USD The system is similar to audio guide system. Guests who does not have smart phones will follow the signs and the given informations on the signs .

      45 minutesAdmission included

    3. and visit Blue Mosque,

      and visit Blue Mosque, has its fame from its beautiful blue Iznik tiles

      20 minutesAdmission free

    4. We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace,

      We will continue walking to Topkapi Palace, was not only the residence of the Ottoman sultans, but also the administrative and educational center of the state. It was constructed between 1460 and 1478 by Sultan Mehmed II, the conqueror of Constantinople. We will visit the Topkapi Palace including weapons section.

      1h 30mAdmission included

    5. we will visit Grand Bazaar where is one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world, with more than 58 covered streets and over 1,200 shops which attract between 250,000 and 400,000 visitors daily. Opened in 1461, it is well known for its jewelry, pottery, spice, and carpet shops.

      Walk back to our hotel

      1h 30mAdmission free

    Istanbul to Cappadocia by flight – Cappadocia Tour - Cave Hotel (Breakfast)

    1. Early morning pick up from hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Cappadocia . Arrival to Cappadocia. Our Tour guide will meet you at the airport and start for Cappadocia tour.

      5 minutesAdmission free

    2. Drive to Cappadocia and First meeting with Cappadocia, visiting Three Sisters Fairy Chimneys in Urgup which are the most popular and seen on advertisements… That’s why people carved some pigeon houses to keep them in certain places. You will see that the houses for the pigeons are like the houses for the people.

      30 minutesAdmission included

    3. Then we descend into the center of the earth in the Ozkonak Underground City in Cappadocia.The city has many strata made up of volcanic granite. Its larger areas are connected to each other by tunnels, and it contains a pipe communication system reaching each of its levels. This feature is unique when compared to the Kaymaklı Underground City and the Derinkuyu Underground City. Each carved room had ventilation provided by further piping when the city was sealed during sieges. After the tour program transfer to your hotel

      1 hourAdmission included

    Full Day Cappadocia Tour - Cave Hotel (Breakfast)

    1. In the morning, first meeting with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia: rock formations beyond belief in Devrent valley

      a journey in the past with its troglodyte houses, visit to Pasabag “fairy chimneys” where the voice of wind mixes with the “songs of fairies” near Zelve.

      1 hourAdmission included

    2. Avanos, center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC and a demonstration in a traditional pottery workshop

      45 minutesAdmission included

    3. Afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum and see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia in rock-cut churches with frescoes and paintings (10th to 13th century).

      1h 30mAdmission included

    4. Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to

      Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle to have a panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. After the tour program transfer to your hotel.

      1 hourAdmission included

    Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale (Breakfast – Dinner )

    1. Early morning drive to Pamukkale. Stop in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, the world-wide famous mystic,

      4 hoursAdmission not included

    2. 6 hours drive to Pamukkale from Konya. Arrival to Pamukkale (cotton castle): Overnight in a Thermal Hotel and swim in Thermal Pools in the hotel

      Pass by (no stop)

    Pamukkale – Kusadasi (Breakfast – Dinner )

    1. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Theatre, Apollo Temple and magnificent Necropolis, the graveyard . We wil visit 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. It looks like creations from snow or like balls from cotton, which gave the scenery the Turkish name Pamukkale (cotton castle).

      Then drive to Kusadasi .

      4 hoursAdmission included

    2. Arrival in Kusadasi after 3 hours drive from Pamukkale. Check into our hotel located in the city center. Dinner and overnight

      Pass by (no stop)

    Ephesus Full Day Tour – Izmir to Istanbul by flight (Breakfast )

    1. After breakfast drive to The House of Virgin Mary. This house is located on the Aladag Mountains 5 miles from Ephesus. At the third Ecumenical Council of 431 in Ephesus, it was claimed that Mary came to Ephesus with St. John in 37 A.D. and lived there until her death in 48 A.D. After the discovery of the house, the Archbishop of Izmir declared it a place of pilgrimage in 1892. On July 26, 1967, Pope Paul VI visited this place and prayed here.

      45 minutesAdmission included

    2. Continue to Ephesus, Walk through history along marble streets lined with wonderful public buildings, among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the Temple of Domitian, , Polio Fountain, Curetes Street, The Trajan Fountain, The Baths of Scholastica, Hadrian Temple, Latrina, Celcus Library, the gate of Mihridates and Mazues, Commercial Agora and The Grand Theater are two of the most impressive buildings in Ephesus. Grand theatre was built in 3rd century B.C and it was later expanded to 24.000 spectators by the Romans in the 1st century A.D.After Ephesus

      2 hoursAdmission included

    3. Our last stop the Artemis Temple where

      Our last stop the Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World.

      20 minutesAdmission free

    4. After The temple of Artemis, private transfer to Izmir airport for our flight to Istanbul in the evening

      1 hourAdmission free

    5. Arrival to Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen airport. Our representative will meet you with your name sign and private transfer to your hotel located in old city. Overnight in Istanbul

      1 hourAdmission not included

    Private Transfer to Istanbul Airport (Breakfast)

    1. After breakfast check out from the hotel and private transfer to Istanbul airport or to Sabiha Gokcen airport for your international flight back home. The end of our services

      1 hourAdmission free

    Meeting point

    The operator confirms the exact meeting point on your voucher.

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    Pickup

    • Everyone is picked up
    • The operator contacts you to arrange pickup
    • Pickup begins 15 min before departure

    Know before you go

    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Specialized infant seats are available
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • A minimum of 2 people per booking is required. Depends upon availabilties in domestic flight and public holidays, Tour operator can change the itinerary between Cappadocia airport on Day 3 to Izmir airport on Day 6 and do the reverse itinerary without changing any site visits, hotel accommodations and other service standards
    • In the event of any museum closures, an alternative similar museum will be visited. On Sundays: Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Spice Market. Grand Bazaar will be replaced by Arasta Bazaar during Religious Holidays. On Fridays: Blue Mosque is open from 14.30 to 16.30
    • https://ar.demx.org.tr You can access this link for more information for the attraction Hagia Sophia Mosque
    • Depends upon flights/hotel availabilities, reverse (Istanbul-Capp.-Pamukkale-Ephesus-Izmir-Istanbul) can be organized.
    • Saturday arrivals : Istanbul tour will be at the end of the tour on Friday. Istanbul to Izmir flight will be on Day 2.
    • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
    • One per booking
    • • Not recommended for participants with heart complaints or other serious medical conditions

    Cancellation and refunds

    If you cancel at least 6 full day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a full refund.<br>If you cancel between 2 and 6 day(s) before the scheduled departure time, you will receive a 50% refund.<br>If you cancel within 2 day(s) of the scheduled departure, you will receive a 0% refund.

    If you cancelRefund
    At least 6 days before100%
    Between 2 and 6 days before50%
    Between 0 and 2 days before0%
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    Product code
    10390P68

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