Wonders of Turkey Travel Package (8 Days & 7 Nights)
Highlights: Istanbul, Bosphorus, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale, Hierapolis, Cappadocia
Operates: All year-around / By flight & coach
Package Rate: Please fill the form and tell us your travel dates & choice of hotels
Optional Tours: Turkish Bath (Hamam), Hot Air Balloon, Whirling Dervishes Performance
Note: Wonders of Turkey travel package is insuranced by TURSAB (Association of Turkish Travel Agencies)
Day 1 Arrival to Istanbul
Arrival to Istanbul Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen Airport and transfer to hotel by agency representative, short info before check in and remainder of day at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 Istanbul Sightseeing Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Full day tour with licensed tour guide visiting the world famous landmarks and heritage of Istanbul. Sights include the Blue Mosque, St Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum (exluding harem section), Ancient Hippodrome lunch at local restaurant and Grand Bazaar (Kapalicarsi). Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 Bosphorus Cruise Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Drive to Eminonu Harbour to explore the bustling Egyptian Spice Market of 17th century origin - a colorful bazaar heaped with spices, Turkish sweets, dried foods & much more. During the Bosphorus cruise you will admire the shoreline of beautiful mosques, lavish palaces & decadent villas. After lunch we take you over the Intercontinental Bridge to Camlica Hill on the Asiatic side for breathtaking views of two shores. A short drive & within minutes you are back in Europe where we stop at Dolmabahce Palace, which was the residence of the late royal Ottoman family with untouched furniture in more than 350 rooms. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 Flight to Izmir / Ephesus Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Flight to Izmir and depart on a full day tour to visit the remains of Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Then on to visit Ephesus Ancient City, the best preserved Greco-Roman city in the world. Here you will explore the Agora, Odeon, Curettes Street, public toilets, Celsius Library, Roman Baths, Grand Theatre, Marble Street. After a lunch break depart for the House of Virgin Mary and visit the chapel where she is said to have spent her last days. End the day with transfer to your hotel and the evening at leisure. Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5 Aphrodisias & Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Cappadocia (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Early this morning, you will be driven to Aphrodisias, named after Aphrodite, the Greek goddess of Love. Here you will see the Temple of Aphrodite, the monumental Tetra Pylon Gateway, the ancient Gladiator Stadium & the Archaeological Museum. After lunch you will continue to Hierapolis meaning sacred city, famous for its hot springs. The large necropolis of Hierapolis is filled with sarcophagi. Next to the ruins of Hierapolis, you will visit Pamukkale meaning Cotton Castle. After some relaxation time in the calcium pools famous for the healing properties, transfer to the bus station for overnight travel to Cappadocia.
Day 6 North Cappadocia Tour (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Arrival early morning and transfer to hotel for short rest before starting the tour to visit Devrent Valley, Zelve Open-Air Museum, Monk's valley (Pasabagi) where you will find the world known fairy chimneys. Break for lunch in Avanos and then continue on to the Goreme Open-Air Museum where you will visit the numerous rock carved churches and monasteries. Depart for a panoramic view of Esentepe and then on to Uchisar, a natural rock castle. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 7 South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (Meals: Breakfast, Lunch)
Check-out and depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village, which is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Then drive to the pigeon valley for lunch break. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Your last night in Turkey will be spend in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8 Istanbul / Home (Meal: Breakfast)
After you have checked-out from your hotel, we will arrange for the transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your onward flight. Have a nice trip and thanks for choosing Commodore Tour & Travel
What's Included:
* Hotel accommodations in choice of preferred class
* Professional Tour Guides licensed by the Ministry of Tourism
* Noted sightseeing tours on regular group or private guided basis
* Main entrance fees to sights mentioned by the itinerary
* Meals mentioned by the itinerary - Vegeterian meals available
* Required land transport including roundtrip airport transfers with A/C non-smoking minivans
* Required internal flight & coach tickets
* Local taxes & handling services