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7 Day itinerary in Turkey, Europe

Diamonds of Turkeys Tour

Explore the historical attractions in Turkey during this 7-day Turkey tour that begins and ends in Istanbul. You will traverse Istanbul with an expert guide. Explore the mesmerizing Roman-Greco remnants of Ephesus. Continue to Kaymakli Underground City, one of the many Underground cities which early... Read More

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Overview

Physical Difficulty

Easy
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Recommended Age

Everyone

Operated in

English

GUIDANCE

Tour Guide

starting point

İstanbul

trip type

Private

trip attributes

Indigenous culture

Visit markets

Meet local people

Rural home stays

Culture & Heritage

Start/End

Night

Highlights

1

Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans

2

Visit the Blue Mosque with its magnificent interior

3

Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour

4

Visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis

Itinerary

Mid-Range Accommodation expand_more

Day 1

place Arrival Day

Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 2

place Istanbul City Tour

Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city. Visit to St. Sophia This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. Topkapi Palace The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families. The famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm after the lunch Ada Vegas Travel will then take you to the Grand Covered Bazaar In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Guide: Included for the day

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 3

place Istanbul to Cappadocia

After breakfast depart for the Bosphorus Cruise tour. Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour starting at 08:30. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar). Bosphorus by Boat a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia After tour depart for Istanbul Airport for domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Cappadocia (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 4

place Cappadocia Tour

Early Morning Hot air Balloon Tour discover cappadocia from the air. You will be picked up approximately 09:30 from your hotel to join our tour. Tour starts with Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian hand woven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After tour transfer to airport and evening flight to Izmir On arrival transfer to hotel in Kusadasi (Breakfast & Lunch included)

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 5

place Cappadocia Kusadasi

Your guide will pick you up at 9:30 am from your hotel and your tour will start. Your first visit will be Esentepe Panoramic view point,where you can enjoy the picturesque landscape stretching in front of you while your guide talks about Cappadocia. Continue to Kaymakli Underground City, one of the many Underground cities which early Christians have used as shelters to hide from their enemies. Then stop by the Uchisar Castle, a natural rock hill which has been used as a Fortress during Roman periods, cave and pigeon houses carved in and around the hill look most interesting and magical. continue to Pashabagi (also called the “Monks Valley”) another monastic settlement where you can find some Churches and Monks Cells. Also Pashabagi is the place where one can see in stages how the Fairy Chimneys have been formed during time. Drive on to Devrent Valley, the imaginary valley, the most surreal looking landscape in the region. Driving back to Urgup stop at the famous “Fairy Chimneys”, the Family of fairies is awaiting you to greet you. Your last stop will be a famous Wine factory to taste this delicious liquid which has been a sacred drink since the Hittite periods. After your tour your guide will escort you back to your hotel.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 6

place Ephesus

09:00 Departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary. Breakfast & Lunch included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

Accommodation:

  • Mid-Range Accommodation: 3* Hotel
Day 7

place Pamukkale Tour Istanbul

At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. We will check at the hotel around 12.00 and we have a lunch break until 13.30. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After tour transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul our services end in airport. Breakfast & Lunch included

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch

What’s Included

Accommodation expand_less

  • 3* Hotel

Meals expand_less

  • Breakfast (6)
  • Lunch (6)

Transport expand_less

  • Airport Transfers

Activities expand_less

  • Visit Topkapi Palace
  • Visit the Blue Mosque
  • Istanbul Bosphorus Boat Cruise
  • Spice Market Tour
  • Visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle)
  • Visit the ruins of Hierapolis

Not Included expand_less

  • Meals not specified as included
  • Beverages
  • International Flights
  • Tips for Guides and Drivers

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