Experience the highlights of Turkey with 9-day tour package to see where the East meets the West. Visiting exotic Istanbul, ancient ruins of Ephesus, breath-taking wonder of Pamukkale, whirling dervishes at Konya, and the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. Anatolian Dreams Turkey trip includes accommodation in hotels, sightseeing tours, as well as an expert guide, meals, domestic flight tickets and land/airport transport.
This is a sample itinerary for inspiration. Your personalized Turkey tour package will be created individually by one of our travel specialists to match your interests, dates, and special requests. All in minutes…
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After landing in Istanbul you’re greeted by your driver guide and transferred to the hotel. Check in to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at your leisure in Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul
Optional Add-On | Bosphorus Dinner Cruise
Pick up from your hotel. Join on regular group tour (private guided available on request) to explore some of the most important sights in the historical Sultanahmet area. Visit the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Byzantine Hippodrome, Obelisk and also Topkapi Palace (excluding Harem). Tour will finish with a visit to the dazzling Grand Bazaar, where you’ll hunt for local treasures. Drop off to hotel. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
This morning start the tour with a visit to the bustling Spice Market – a colorful bazaar heaped with various sweets and spices. Then take a relaxing Bosphorus Cruise between the continents of Europe and Asia, during which you’ll have views of various historical sights that line its shores. After cruise drive through the Bosphorous Bridge and stop at Camlica Hill for panoramic views over Istanbul. Finally, stop at the Dolmabahce Palace for interior visit. Drop off to hotel. Evening is at leisure.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Transfer to airport for morning flight to Izmir. Begin the tour at the House of Virgin Mary, where she spent her final years. Explore the marble white ancient city of Ephesus, with spectacular monuments such as the Library of Celsus, Agora, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Hadrian’s Gate, Domitianus Temple, Theater and Roman Latrines. After lunch, visit the Temple of Artemis and Isabey Mosque. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Kusadasi | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Pick up at your hotel. Drive to Pamukkale or ‘Cotton Castle’. Following lunch break, visit the ancient Roman City ruins of Hierapolis. Explore the magnificently preserved Necropolis, Avenue of Tombs, Gates, Thermal Baths, Devil’s Hole and also the Masterpiece Theater. Free time for Cleopatra’s pool.
Overnight: Pamukkale | Meals: Breakfast, lunch and dinner included.
As the sun casts amber tones on the lime terraces you head off towards Cappadocia, the next base for your Turkey adventure. Drive via Konya city, where Seljuk architecture and an air of serenity radiate through the streets. You’ll visit the famous Mevlana Museum, where ancient copies of the Koran are housed in the original home of the city’s whirling dervishes. With the conclusion of sightseeing, proceed to Cappadocia, where the valleys roll to the beat of a magician’s drum. This evening will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
In the morning section of the tour, visit Three Beauties, Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley, Avanos Village and also Kizilirmak River. Following lunch, discover the Red Valley and Cavusin Village. Finally stop at the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive rock-carved churches and Byzantine frescoes in all Cappadocia. Drop off to hotel.
Overnight: Cappadocia | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
Optional Add-On | Hot-Air Balloon Tour in Cappadocia
Second day in Cappadocia region. Morning visit includes Kaymakli underground City and Ortahisar Castle. Followed by lunch and then an excursion to Pigeon Valley. Photo stop will be at Esentepe View Point. Finally enjoy a view of the moonscape valleys from the rock-perched natural citadel at Uchisar. Transfer to Kayseri Airport. Fly to Istanbul.
Overnight: Istanbul | Meals: Breakfast and lunch included.
After a beautiful breakfast it’s time to bid farewell to Istanbul. Your driver will transfer you to the airport for your international departure. Now it’s your chance to export the beauty of Turkish history and culture everyone back home.
Meal: Breakfast included.
Hotel accommodation in the category of your choice.
Sightseeing tours on regular group basis (private basis on request).
Licensed tour guide assistance during the sightseeing tours.
Main entrance fees to all sites visited per the itinerary.
Meals where shown in the itinerary.
Deluxe a/c vehicles during the tours and airport transfers.
Domestic land/air transport between each destination.
Taxes and handling service.
24×7 support during your trip.
