Dilek Kaya Hotel
2 nights 4 star
Cappadocia
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Dosso Dossi Hotel2 nights
4 star
Istanbul
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Gulet
1 night Gulet Cabin
Kızıl Ada
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Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
2 nights Boutique
Kuşadası
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Gulet
1 night Gulet Cabin
Ekincik Bay
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Anemon Hotel Marmaris
1 night 4 star
Marmaris
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Gulet
1 night Gulet Cabin
Marmaris Harbour
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Colossae Thermal Hotel1 night
5 star
Pamukkale
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Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Duration : 6 Days - 5 Nights
Departures : All year round - Guaranteed Departure
Highlights : Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Pigeon Valley, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Gallipoli, Troy
TOUR DETAILSDay 1 - Istanbul Cappadocia
19:00 Pick up from your hotel & transfer to bus station.
20:30 Depart from Istanbul. Bus trip takes around 10 hours. There are three breaks on the way for your personal needs.Day 2 - Full Day Tour Of North Cappadocia
When you arrive in Nevsehir bus station, Yuki Tour transfermen will be waiting for you and will transfer you to your hotel in Urgup. Take in breakfast and start tour.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of North Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
DEVRENT VALLEY: Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks' Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.
MONKS VALLEY: The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
AVANOS: A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
GOREME OPEN AIR MUSEUM: Goreme was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features.
UCHISAR: Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain.
After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)Day 3 - Full Day Tour Of South Cappadocia
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTERY: One of the oldest monasteries in Cappadocia.
KAYMAKLI: Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE: Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
After the tour, transfer to bus station.
20:30 Depart from Cappadocia for Pamukkale. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)Day 4 -Full Day Tour Of Pamukkale And Hierapolis
When you arriving Pamukkale bus station transfer hotel. Take in breakfast and start tour. you will be pick up from hotel for full day tour of Pamukkale and Heirapolis. In Pamukkale, you will see the Cotton Cliffs, one of the natural wonders of the world formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Also visit the ancient ruins of the City of Hierapolis with its basilica , theatre and Roman Baths.
Overnight in KUSADASI. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)Day 5- Full Day Tour of Ephesus and the House of the Virgin Mary
Early morning transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Izmir. Transfer from Izmir to Selcuk, join in tour of Ephesus (lunch is included) after the tour back to the hotel and stay the night.
Full day tour of Ephesus & The House of Virgin Mary details:
First you will visit The the Temple of Artemis, which once was one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. The enormous Temple of Artemis once considered one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World and rebuilt several times, dates in its latest form from the third century B.C.
Then you will visit the world famous ancient Greco-Roman City of Ephesus, some of the best preserved ancient ruins in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break.
After lunch, you will visit The House of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days. Some four to six years after the death of Christ, St. John is said to have accompanied the Virgin Mary to Ephesus. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims.
EVENING BUS TO CANAKKALE
STAY CANAKKALEDay 6 Gallipoli And Troy Tour Drive stanbul
After breakfast sail to the other side of Dardanelles by a ferryboat and drive to Istanbul with visit to Gallipoli, historically famous for being the site of many battles - particularly involving the Allied Forces including Australians and New Zealanders during World War I.
In the afternoon continue on to Troy, the place where the legendary Trojan War took place as described in the historical work of Homer of Smyrna . After visiting the site with nine inhabitation levels covering a period of 3000 years, Transfer to Istanbul check in to your hotel.
Arrive in Istanbul and check in to your hotel.
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GENERAL NFORMATIONWhat is included
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel.
- Overnight intercity coach ticket (Istanbul to Nevsehir Bus Station in Cappadocia) -
- 1 Night in Cappadocia at Cave hotel including breakfast.
- 1 Night in Kusadasi hotel including breakfast.
- 2 Full Day Tour of Cappadocia with lunch.
- 1 Full Day Tour of Pamukkale with lunch.
- 1 Full day Ephesus Tour wıth Lunch.
- 1 Full Day Gallipoli & Troy Tour wıth Lunch.
- Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours.
- Professional English Speaking Guide.
- Entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary.
- Services charges and local taxes
Not included :
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses.
Accommodatiın Information
The price of the tour included at least three star hotel standards. Some of our hotels are boutique hotels which is specially chosen for you to make your travel enjoyable and make you feel the culture and observe people better. Here is some examples we choose for you; Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Tree Houses in Olympos, Village Houses in Safranbolu.
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Duration : 6 Days - 5 Nights
Departure : All Year Round, Guaranteed Departure
Highlights: Visits : Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia
TOUR DETAILS
Day 1
Please be ready at our office before 20:00. Shuttle bus from our office at 20:00 for the overnight bus to Kusadasi for Ephesus with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 21:30(duration 11 hours).
Day 2 - Ephesus Tour (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Arrival in Kusadasi and transfer to hotel. Please note that check in time is 11:00 so if your room is ready when you arrive to the hotel you will check in, if not please leave your luggages at reception.
Depart for the tour at 09:00 to visit the remains of the the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards proceed to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. After lunch visit House of the Virgin Mary ; reputed to be where she spent her final days. Tour finishes around 18:00. Transfer to your hotel. Dinner at hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi in 3 star hotel.
Day 3 - Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Please check out from hotel after breakfast and take your luggages with you on the tour bus. Depart from your hotel at 08:00 to visit Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally visit the calcium terraces and pools.
Tour finishes around 17:00. Free time in Pamukkale. Overnight bus to Cappadocia at about 21:00 (duration 10 hours).
Day 4 - Cappadocia Tour 1 (Lunch Included)
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel. Please note that check in time is 11:00 so if your room is ready when you arrive to the hotel you will check in, if not please leave your luggages at reception.
Depart from your hotel at 09:00 to visit Devrent Valley, one of the most impressive monastery complexes in the area. Next, visit Pasabag (also known as Monk's Valley), followed by a short drive to Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery where you can also participate hands-on in a pottery work shop. After lunch you will proceed to the Goreme Open Air Museum, featuring the most impressive of all rock-carved churches in Cappadocia. The last stop-off will be at Uchisar Village, located next to a natural Citadel.
Tour finishes around 17:00. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia, standard room in special class hotel.
Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour 2 (Breakfast and Lunch Included)
Please check out from hotel after breakfast. Depart from your hotel to visit Red Valley, presenting an opportunity to hike through orchards and vineyards, between fairy chimneys and rock-carved houses. Continue the walk in Rose Valley . Afterwards, visit the old Christian Village of Cavusin. Following a lunch break visit Pigeon valley , so named after the hundreds of little windows carved into the rocks to attract nesting pigeons. Then visit Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle.
Tour finishes around 17:00. Transfer back to your hotel. Overnight bus to Istanbul at 19:00 or 20:00(duration 11 hours).
Day 6 - End of Tour
When you arrive in Istanbul, you will take the free shuttle bus back to the Sultanahmet or Taksim Sqaure.
End o your service
What is included :
• Transfers mentioned in the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges
• Hotel accommodations on the itinerary
• Meals mentioned in the itinerary
• Professional English speaking guidance
• Entrance fees to the various sites
• Transportation with A/C and non smoking coaches
Not included :
Dinner, Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours
Accommodatiın Information
The price of the tour included at least three star hotel standards. Some of our hotels are boutique hotels which is specially chosen for you to make your travel enjoyable and make you feel the culture and observe people better. Here is some examples we choose for you; Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Tree Houses in Olympos, Village Houses in Safranbolu.
Duration : 6 Days - 5 Nights
Departures : All year round - Guaranteed Departure
Highlights : Istanbul, Topkapi Palace, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Monk's Valley
TOUR DETAILS
DAY 01
Arrival to Istanbul airport and meet for transfer on to your hotel. Rest of the day at leisure (as per your flight arrival time). Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 02 Istanbul - Sultanahmet (Breakfast/Lunch)
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Old City.
In this day you will be able to see:
ST SOPHIA : Byzantium largest cathedral, converted to mosque 1453 by the Ottoman Empire and today open as a museum to see both religion remains.
SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE : This mosque complex, containing Istanbul's only mosque with six minarets was built by Sedefkar Mehmet Aga for Sultan Ahmed 1st. early 17th century.
HIPPODROME : Center of sport activities and political events of the Eastern Roman Empire.
GRAND COVERED BAZAAR : Famous shopping center worldwide. Shopping possibilities for carpet, jewellery, leather etc.
Topkapi Palace : Built between 1475 and 1478 by Mehmet II, Fatih, the conqueror of Istanbul, served as the residence of the sultan and administrative seat of the Ottoman Empire for 400 years. (excludes: extra entrance to Harem & Treasury rooms).
After tour, return to hotel with the evening then at leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 03 - Bosphorus cruise & Beylerbeyi Palace Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
08:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of Two Continents . In this day you will be able to see:
Spice Bazaar : Mystical smells of various spices. Shops selling fruits, vegetables, flowers, caviar and dry fish etc...
BOSPHORUS Boat Cruise On the waterway separating the two continents, Asia and Europe. Opportunity to take photographs of marble palaces and ancient wooden villas of Ottoman architecture, besides modern residences and
luxurious apartments.
BOSPHORUS BRIDGE: Unique chance to go from one continent (Asia) to another (Europe) in two minutes.
BEYLERBEYI PALACE : The summer residence of Ottoman Sultans with its original furniture and magnificent gardens with the harem on the Asian side.
CAMLICA HILL : Offers a panoramic view of Istanbul and Bosphorus from the highest point of the city.
Evening BUS TO CAPPADOCIA
DAY 04 - North Cappadocia Tour with Goreme Museum (Breakfast/Lunch)
Morning Arrival at Cappadocia Bus Station. Met on arrival by our trasferman to you hotel. Leave your luggage at the hotel and proceed to the first day tour.
Today we visit Devrent Valley. Devrent is situated on the northern slopes of Aktepe, 1km from Pasabaglari (Monks' Valley) and 5 km from Avanos. The ruins at Devrent are spread over three valleys, which also
house several pointed fairy chimneys with large stems.
Pasabag : The best place to see three-headed fairy chimneys. Pasabag, the Pasha's Vineyard, is surrounded by incredible natural rock formations; a spectacular scene.
Avanos : A center of terra cotta work of art since 3000 BC, it is a town where you will be invited to visit a traditional pottery workshop, which is possibly set deep into the hillsides. The clay, which comes from the Red River passing through the town, gives life both to the land and to the local economy.
Goreme Open Air Museum : Goreme was an important Christian centre in the early years of the Middle Ages, was a bishopric administered by Mokissos near Aksaray in the 11th and 13th centuries. Despite the vast numer of
monasteries, churches and chapels in the vicinity of Göreme, there are not many inscriptions bearing dates. For this reason, these religious buildings are mainly dated according to the iconography or architectural features.
Uchisar : Uchisar is a troglodyte town situated right in the middle of Cappadocia. It is named after the enormous piece of rock in the center of the town, which was once used as a castle. This extraordinary rock is the highest peak of the area with the view of whole Cappadocia and Erciyes (Argeus) Mountain. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel & Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 05 - South Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast/Lunch)
Breakfast & check out the hotel.
09:30 You will be picked up from your hotel for Full day tour of South Cappadocia. In this day you will be able to see:
KIZILCUKUR: is an isolated valley behind Urgup. It has beautiful rock formation with some great hidden rock-carved churches. The most interesting part of this area is the countless tracks connecting the small villages and
towns through vineyards and gardens like a spider net. It is always possible to see villagers working in the area and offering grapes, apples or apricots to you.
CAVUSIN: One of the oldest settlements in the area, Cavusin is situated 2km from Goreme, on the Göreme-Avanos road. The Church of St.John the Baptist offers a panoramic view of the village. This church and its paintigs date back to the 5th century, making the oldest church in the region. It had a large courtyard which is unusual for Cappadocia, this has been eroded away however.
HOSPITAL MONASTERY: One of the oldest monastries in Cappadocia.
Kaymakli : Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities are the two largest and deepest of the 40 others in Cappadocia. They both have eight floors, although not all are open to the public.
PIGEON HOUSE : Visit the pigeon houses and rock formations.
EVENING BUS TO ISTANBUL AT 19:00PM
DAY 06 - Departure from Istanbul (B)
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details.
End of tour and services.
GENERAL NFORMATION
What is included :
- Pick up and drop off to your hotel.
- Bus ticckets (Istanbul Cappadocia and Return)
- 3 Nights Accommodation. (including breakfast)
- 2 Full Day Istanbul Tour
- 2 Full Day Cappadocia Tour
- All of the meal mentioned in the itinerary ( B-breakfast, L-lunch)
- Professional English speaking guide on the tours.
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coaches on local tours.
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
- Tour insurance
Not included :
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses.
Accommodatiın Information
The price of the tour included at least three star hotel standards. Some of our hotels are boutique hotels which is specially chosen for you to make your travel enjoyable and make you feel the culture and observe people better. Here is some examples we choose for you; Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Tree Houses in Olympos, Village Houses in Safranbolu.
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
TOUR DETAILS
End o your service
Accommodatiın Information
The price of the tour included at least three star hotel standards. Some of our hotels are boutique hotels which is specially chosen for you to make your travel enjoyable and make you feel the culture and observe people better. Here is some examples we choose for you; Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Tree Houses in Olympos, Village Houses in Safranbolu.
OVERVIEW
Tour Style : Small Group Tour
Duration : 5 days / 4 nights
Departures : All year round - Guaranteed Departure
Highlights : Cappadocia , Konya & Pamukkale
TOUR DETAILS
Day 1
Overnight bus to Cappadocia with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 21:00. Shuttle is at 19:00 from our office. The duration of the overnight bus is 11 hours
Day 2 - Cappadocia Tour 1
Lunch Included.
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour. Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch. In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 - Cappadocia Tour 2
Breakfast and Lunch Included.
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 Cavuşin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. 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.
Overnight bus to KONYA
Day 4 - Konya
Half Day Free in Konya to visit Mevlana Museum & and Karatay Medrese and Ince Minare Mosque by your own Afternoon Bus to Pamukkale at 13:00pm
Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 5 - Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Breakfast and Lunch included
Arrival in Pamukkale and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour. Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools.
After tour overnight bus to Istanbul at 21:30 (duration 11 hours)
Day 6 - End of Tour
When you arrive Istanbul, you will take the free shuttle bus to Sultanahmet or Taksim.
End of your service
GENERAL INFORMATION
What is included:
Not included :
Drinks, tips to guide and driver, personal expenses and optional tours.
Accommodatiın Information;
The price of the tour included at least three star hotel standards. Some of our hotels are boutique hotels which is specially chosen for you to make your travel enjoyable and make you observe and feel the culture better. Here is some examples we choose for you; Cave hotels in Cappadocia, Tree Houses in Olypos, Village Houses in Safranbolu.
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