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Wonders of Türkiye
8 days / 7 nights
Itineraries
Day 1
Istanbul
Arrival in Istanbul. Transfer to hotel. Accommodation.
Note: Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST), the meeting point will be located outside the terminal, at the exit gate 8 (to be reconfirmed at the time of booking). If you are arriving at Sabiha Airport (SAW), the meeting point will be located outside the terminal, opposite pillar 13, next to Simit Sarayi. Please note that the order of the scheduled Istanbul city tours may vary. Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be informed of the correct order of the tours.
Day 2
Istanbul
Breakfast and departure from the hotel to visit the Egyptian Bazaar. Then, take a boat trip along the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe from Asia. We'll enjoy the magnificent beauty of Istanbul's forests, its palaces, and the yali, wooden mansions built on both banks. The rest of the afternoon is free, and you'll return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay.
Day 3
Istanbul
Breakfast. Departure for a full-day tour of the Jewels of Constantinople with lunch, including the ancient Hippodrome, the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column, and the Emperor William Fountain. Continue to the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, Topkapi Palace, and Hagia Sophia (exterior visit). Next, transfer to visit the Grand Bazaar. This covered bazaar was built in 6 and can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, with four thousand shops inside, alleyways, squares, and 1660 entrance gates. End of the tour at the Grand Bazaar. Return to the hotel on your own. Overnight stay.
Day 4
Istanbul – Cappadocia (by plane)
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport for your flight (included) to Cappadocia. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: Flights to Cappadocia depart in the afternoon, and the restaurant is closed upon arrival at the hotel. The hotel will provide guests with a cold dinner in their rooms.
Day 5
Cappadocia
Breakfast and tour of this fascinating region and its unique landscape, formed by lava spewed by volcanoes 3 million years ago. Visit the open-air museum of Goreme Valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex featuring rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes. Visit the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, which boast spectacular views of the so-called Fairy Chimneys. Lunch at a local restaurant. We will continue with a visit to the Pasabagi or Çavusin Valley. During the tour, we will visit typical carpet, onyx, and turquoise workshops. At the end, return to the hotel. Dinner and overnight stay.
Note: During your stay in Cappadocia, you will have the OPTIONAL opportunity to take a hot-air balloon ride at dawn or participate in a folk dance show in a traditional cave at dusk, with unlimited regional drinks. Please inquire about additional fees.
Day 6
Cappadocia – Pamukkale
Breakfast and departure for Pamukkale. En route, visit a cervansaray, an ancient type of building that emerged along the main roads used by caravans on long journeys. Lunch at a local restaurant and continue to Pamukkale, where the high concentration of limestone waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and overnight stay at the hotel. If time permits, you will have free time to enjoy the hotel's thermal baths.
Note: We can visit Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) on this day, depending on your arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 7
Pamukkale – Ephesus – Istanbul (by plane)
Breakfast. Departure for a visit to Hierapolis, an ancient Hellenistic city now in ruins. Continue with a visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls formed over the centuries by the passage of water laden with limestone salts from hot springs. Afterward, depart for Ephesus. Arrival and lunch at a local restaurant. Next, visit Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Asia Minor. Visit the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman Baths, the Library of Celsus, the Odeon, the Theater, and more. Continue with a visit to the House of the Virgin Mary and then a leather workshop where you can see the famous leather fabrics of the Aegean region. Transfer to Izmir airport for your flight (included) to Istanbul. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel. Overnight stay.
Note: For arrivals at Istanbul Airport (IST), the assistant will meet you outside the terminal, at the exit to Gate 8 (to be reconfirmed at the time of booking). For arrivals at Sabiha Airport (SAW), the assistant will meet you outside the terminal, opposite Column 13, next to Simit Sarayi.
Day 8
Istanbul – City of origin
Breakfast. At the scheduled time, transfer to the airport and end of our services.
Istanbul (Old City Area)
Ramada Old City 4*
Cappadocia
Dinler Urgup / Mostafa Cappadocia 4*
Pamukkale
Hierapark Therman & Spa 4*
- All transfers according to program.
- Spanish-speaking guide.
- 4 nights accommodation with breakfast in Istanbul (depending on the category chosen).
- 3 nights of circuit with half board (according to the category chosen).
- Full-day tour of Istanbul and the Old City with lunch.
- Half-day Bosphorus tour.
- Full-day tour of Cappadocia with lunch.
- Entrance fees to historical sites during guided tours (Except Hagia Sophia).
- Flights from Istanbul/Cappadocia to Izmir/Istanbul (Maximum weight of 15kg per checked bag).
- Travel insurance.
- Hotel taxes in Turkey.
- Service fee.
- Drinks at lunch and dinner included in the program.
- Driver and guide tips (voluntary).
- Personal expenses.
- Visas
- Anything not listed in the “price includes” section.
- Istanbul tours begin at the Ramada Old City Hotel. For all other hotels, a bus or car will pick up guests from each hotel and take them to the Ramada Hotel, where they will begin the tour together.
- The order of visits may vary, but all the places to be visited remain the same.
- Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays and Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
- The Grand Bazaar and Spice Market in Istanbul will be closed from April 08-12 + June 15-28 + October 29.
- Triple room: In most hotels, it is a double room + an extra bed of different sizes and comfort.
- During Ramadan, major tourist attractions will remain open, although hours may change.
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