See Some of the Best Sights of Turkey on a 12 Days Tour

See Some of the Best Sights of Turkey on a 12 Days Tour

On this magnificent itinerary, you will see some of the sights that Turkey has to offer all with a professional guide who will tell you the in-depth history of all the place you will visit.

Your first stop will be Istanbul, where you will see all the main sights, including the Ottoman sites of the Topkapi Palace, the beautiful Blue Mosque and the Suleymaniye Mosque.

Take in the aromas of all the herbs and spices you can purchase at the Spice Market, Visit the maze of the Grand Bazaar with over 5,000 shops and the Turkish Islamic Art Museum.

Visit the Byzantine sites including Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome where the chariots once raced, Basilica Cistern, Chora Church and the Carpet Museum.

Also, you will take a Bosphorus Cruise that connects Europe and Asia and takes in all the fantastic sights.

This truly is an amazing itinerary where you can see all the fantastic things that this country has to offer.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

Stop At: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
Once you arrive at Istanbul Airport, you will be met and brought to your hotel in Istanbul where you will meet your guide and other tour participants for a cocktail and a briefing on your trip before dinner.

Duration: 1 hour

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 2: Ottoman sites in Istanbul

Stop At: Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey
Visit the Ottoman sites in Istanbul including the Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Suleymaniye Mosque, Spice Market, Grand Bazaar and the Turkish Islamic Art Museum.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 3: Byzantine sites in Istanbul

Stop At: Historic Areas of Istanbul, Istanbul Turkey
Visit the Byzantine sites in Istanbul including Hagia Sophia, Hippodrome, Basilica Cistern, Chora Church and the Carpet Museum.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Hotel in Istanbul

Day 4: Bosphorus Cruise

Stop At: Bosphorus Bridge, Kuzguncuk Mahallesi 15, Istanbul Turkey
This is Your last day in Istanbul, where you will take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise that connects Europe and Asia.

Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Cappadocia Turkey, 50180 Göreme/Nevşehir Merkez/Nevşehir, Turkey
Transfer to the airport and take a flight to Cappadocia where you will be transferred to your hotel.
Duration: 2 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia Tour

Stop At: Cappadocia, Cappadocia
On this first day in Cappadocia, you will visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum and Pigeon Valley.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 6: Kaymakli Underground City

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Today you will visit the Soganli Valley and the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City a labyrinth over eight levels where there was once stable, cellars and stores.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 7: Nar Creater Lake

Stop At: Ihlara Valley, Guzelyurt 68500 Turkey
For your last day in Cappadocia, you will visit Nar Creater Lake where you will hike around 3.8 km in Ihlara Canyon and Sarihan Caravanserai.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 8: Arrival at Izmir airport

Stop At: Kusadasi, Kusadasi, Turkish Aegean Coast
Today you will leave Capaddocia for your flight to Izmir and then be transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi for some rest and relaxation in this lovely beach resort.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 9: Ephesus Tour

Stop At: Ancient City of Ephesus, Selcuk 35920 Turkey
Today you will have a tour to the ancient city of Ephesus where you will explore the House of Virgin Mary, St. John's Basilica, Temple of Artemis one of the seven wonders of the ancient world and Isa Bey Mosque.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 10: Prienne, Miletus and Didyma

Stop At: Priene Ruins, Güllü Bahçe, 09230 Söke/Aydın, Turkey
Today you will Visit the ancient cities of Prienne, Miletus and Didyma where your guide will tell you all the history of these fascinating places.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 11: Pamukkale tour

Stop At: Hierapolis & Pamukkale, Pamukkale 20280 Turkey
In the morning, we will drive to the beautiful Pamukkale where you will witness the pure white travertines of this mesmerising place. If you choose for a small fee, you can take a dip in Cleopatra's pool where you will be able to see the columns have fallen below. Also, you will visit the ancient ruins of Aphrodisias and Hierapolis.
Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Hotel in Pamukkale

Day 12: Departure Day

Stop At: Sabiha Gokcen International Airport, Sanayi, 34906 Pendik/İstanbul, Turkey
This is the end of the tour. You will catch a flight from Denizli Airport to Istanbul for your connecting flight. If you choose you could extend your holiday.
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.