Duration
7 Days/6 Nights
Travel Type
Escorted Tour
From the vibrancy of Istanbul, to the famous fairy chimneys of Cappadocia and the Whirling Dervishes in Konya. Go back in time in Kusadasi, where blue skies melt into the Aegean Sea and whose history which dates back to 3000 BCE, and explore Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, registered on the UNESCO World Heritage List as natural and archaeological sites. Turkey’s many magical lands are full of fairy-tale wonders that create once-in-a-lifetime memories.
Inclusions
6 nights accommodation in 4* hotels
15 meals: 6 breakfasts, 5 lunches, 4 dinners (drinks not included with the dinners)
Private sightseeing as per above itinerary
All escorted transfers by A/C deluxe vehicles
English-speaking professional tour guide through the tour
All entry fees to the sites and museums
Tips to the hotel and restaurant staff
Service charges & local taxes
Domestic flights (Istanbul – Cappadocia / Izmir – Istanbul)
Exclusions
International flights – Travel insurance – Optional hot air balloon ride (depending on the weather, please book when making the reservation) – Drinks and meals which are not listed at the itinerary – Personal expenses – Gratuities to the tour guide and driver – Turkish Visa approx. $60USD – All other items not mentioned in Inclusions.
Additional Information
Note
– The luggage weight limit on the domestic flights is a maximum of 15kg
– The visits are English-guided and the group is made up of international English-speaking participants
1
DAY 1 ISTANBUL
Upon arrival in Istanbul, you will be met at the airport and transferred to the hotel.
Meals : Dinner
Accommodation : Istanbul for 2 nights
2
DAY 2 ISTANBUL
Full day of sightseeing in Istanbul. Visit the renewed Sultanahmet Mosque, known popularly as The Blue Mosque, an incredibly beautiful mosque known for its blue Iznik (Nicaea) tiles, unique for the fact that it has six minarets. We continue on to the Hippodrome, once the vast arena that was the heart of sporting (chariots races and athletics) events and political activities of the old city. Continue to the nearby Hagia Sophia, Church of Divine Wisdom. Ranking as one of the greatest marvels of world architecture, this awe-inspiring building was constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Byzantine Emperor Justinian. After lunch, visit to Topkapi Palace, which, for more than 400 years, was the imperial residence of the Ottoman Sultans; now home to the priceless collections of porcelain, jewelry, calligraphy and many masterpieces of art. The tour will end with the visit to the Grand Bazaar, the vast and legendary covered market that is the biggest souk in the world with nearly 4000 shops of antiques, jewelry and carpets. Overnight at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch
3
DAY 3 ISTANBUL – CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, drive to the airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Once arrived, start the tour with visit to Uchisar Castle, followed by the Rose Valley. After the tour, drive to the hotel in Cappadocia for dinner and check into your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Cappadocia for 2 nights
4
DAY 4 CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel before a morning visit to the underground city of Kaymaklı and the Citadel of Uçhisar. After lunch, continue with to Valley of “Göreme” and visit the Open-Air Museum. The last sites of the day will be the Paşabağ Valley and Avanos. Return to hotel for dinner and overnight.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Optional Excursions : Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight (+$): This is truly a once in a life time experience and there is no better way to see the distinctive landscapes of Cappadocia than by gently floating overhead in a hot air balloon. Guaranteed departure as long as the weather allows.
5
DAY 5 CAPPADOCIA – KONYA – PAMUKKALE
Early departure for Konya. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian caravanserai “Sultanhan”. The next stop will be Konya which is famous for the Mevlana Museum and the Theological School of Whirling Dervishes. Lunch en route, drive to Pamukkale for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Pamukkale for 1 night
Optional Excursions : Optional Hot Air Balloon Flight (+$): This is truly a once in a life time experience and there is no better way to see the distinctive landscapes of Cappadocia than by gently floating overhead in a hot air balloon. Guaranteed departure as long as the weather allows.
6
DAY 6 PAMUKKALE – KUSADASI
Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins of the biggest Necropolis Graveyard of the ancient world, Roman Baths, Basilica and calcium cliffs. Drive to Meryemana and visit the House of the Virgin Mary. After lunch, continue to Ephesus, the Roman Capital of Asia Minor. Visit the ruins of the Odeon, Hercules Gate, the Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent library, the Agora and the fantastic Greco-Roman theatre. Dinner and overnight at your hotel.
Meals : Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation : Kusadasi for 1 night
7
DAY 7 KUSADASI – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, transfer to Izmir Airport for a short flight to Istanbul and your departure flight home.
Meals : Breakfast
HOTEL OPTIONS OR SIMILAR
Istanbul : Hotel Beyaz Saray
Cappadocia: Avrasya Hotel Cappadocia
Pamukkale: Colossae Thermal Hotel
Kusadasi: Marina Hotel
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Rates in $CA, per person, starting from, in double occupancy |
Land Package | ||
| Daily Departures 2023 | Double Occupancy | Single Occupancy | |
| April to October | 3495 | 3900 | |
| Supplements | |||
| Triple Occupancy | on request | ||
| Optional Excursion: Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia (*departure dependent on the weather) | Between $370 – $475 CAD per person | ||
**Prices in this document are for information only; they were issued at press time, for the current year. Please note that due to exchange rates and temporary promotions, they can increase or decrease at any time. Contact your travel agent for the price and promotion of the moment. Prices include the contribution of customers to the Compensation Fund for clients of Quebec travel agents.
