This 8 day tour, starts and ends in Istanbul, Turkey. Short and sweet, this tour is perfect for those with limited time. See the best of Istanbul and the nations capital of Ankara, the iconic sites of Ephesus, Pamukkale and Cappadocia, and Konya, home of the whirling dervishes. We guarantee you will be amazed at the rich history and the diverse landscapes to be found here.
Please Note:
- 1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.
- 2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
- 3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
- 4. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote.
- 5. Domestic flight times may vary due to various circumstances
- 6. You will need to have your passport handy at check-in for any domestic flights
- 7. This tour starts at 13:00 with a half day tour of Istanbul. If flying into Istanbul on this day ensure you have left enough time to clear the airport, transfer to your hotel and check-in before 13:00.
What is included in the tour
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Accommodation
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Flights
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Guide
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Meals
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Additional Services
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Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
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Insurance
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Optional
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Additional Services
- Soak up the rich history of Istanbul and Ankara
- Visit the iconic sites of Ephesus and Pamukkale
- Explore the underground city of Goreme
- Learn about carpet weaving and fruit wines
Day 1 Monday - Istanbul & Bosphorus
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel from the airport in Istanbul today.
We offer an optional half-day tour visiting the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and Rustempasa Mosque followed by a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorus. This option departs the hotel at 1 p.m.
Overnight Istanbul - 4 star
Day 2 Tuesday - Istanbul Old City & Flight to Kusadasi
After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem and the Hippodrome. This afternoon, we will be transferred to airport for the flight to Izmir and upon arrival transferred to Kusadasi.
Overnight Kuşadası - Boutique - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 3 Wednesday - Ephesus, Kusadasi
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before continuing to the former Greek village of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.
Overnight Kuşadası - Boutique - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 4 Thursday - Pamukkale, Hierapolis
This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.
Overnight Pamukkale - 4 star - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 5 Friday - Silk Road, Konya
Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!
Overnight Cappadocia - Boutique Cave - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 6 Saturday - Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.
Overnight Cappadocia - Boutique Cave - Breakfast, Dinner
Day 7 Sunday - Ankara
Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.
Overnight Istanbul - 4 star - Breakfast
Day 8 Monday - Istanbul
After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and are transferred to the airport for your onward flight. - Breakfast Monday - Istanbul
