Full Itinerary & Trip Details
From €1553 per person
| Duration
9 days |
Tour Languages
English |
Guiding Type
Fully Guided |
Group Size
1 -20 |
Tour overview
Welcome to Turkey! If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. This is one of our highlighted honeymoon packages including Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Sirince Village, Pamukkale, Bodrum and Cappadocia. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortable and relaxed. By booking this tour, you will be able to see Istanbul, Aegean Region and Central Turkey
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul Tour – Arrival Day
Meet us 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.
Day 2: Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pick up from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
First, 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, and the Holy Mantle enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque – across from Hagia 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, and then Murtis Tour will take you to the Grand Spice Bazaar, a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for shopping for many exotic spices and herbs, Turkish baklava, Turkish delights, Turkish coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as ceramic handicrafts, evil eye totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many other goods in souvenir shops and stores.
The rest of the evening is yours to enjoy Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 3: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise Tour and Domestic flight to Izmir /Kusadasi\ (Breakfast and Dinner Included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today we depart for Bosphorus Cruise Tour. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat. Bosphorus by Boat is a traditional excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia.
After the tour, we depart for Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from the airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi
Day 4: Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today departure from the hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, famous Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre.
Lunch break around 13:00. After lunch, we will visit a place that continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey: a carpet weaving center. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince Village’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey—especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish winemakers. In the evening, you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine.
On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey, enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen.
Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from the hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today we depart for Pamukkale. We will have a lunch break until 13:30.
Afterward, 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.
Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 6: Pamukkale to Bodrum (Breakfast and Dinner Included)
After breakfast, we travel for Bodrum. It takes around 4 hours. Upon arrival, meet with our representative and proceed to the hotel for check-in. The rest of the day is yours. Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.
Day 7: Bodrum City Tour (Breakfast and Dinner Included)
After breakfast between 08:00 am and 09:30 am pickups from hotel. Final timing one day before will be given to you by your tour consultant.
Today we depart for Bodrum City Tour. Visit the Castle of St. Peter, the symbol of Bodrum. The Crusader castle was built by the Knights of St. John between 1402 and 1409. Today, the castle’s rooms are used as a museum where finds from the Bronze Age, Mycenaean, Archaic, Classical, Hellenistic, Roman, and Byzantine periods are exhibited. The castle also houses the largest Underwater Archaeological Museum in Turkey. It is one of the few of its kind in the world. The reconstruction of a shipwreck in the museum itself is worth a visit.
After Castle of St. Peter, we visit what is left of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, the Mausoleum. The Mausoleum, King Mausolus’ tomb, is at the origin of the funerary monuments of great dimensions and sumptuous architecture. Today you can see the cleared platform and some of the finds from the magnificent Mausoleum. The stones were used for the construction of the castle, and some parts of the tomb are exhibited at the British Museum in London, England.
After the Mausoleum tour, we depart for The Amphitheatre and visit the Ancient Theatre. The Theatre is located on the hillside overlooking Bodrum. Built in the time of Mausolus, it is one of the very few surviving pre-Hellenistic theaters in Asia Minor and thus one of the oldest.
Dinner and overnight in Bodrum.
Day 8: Bodrum Domestic flight to Cappadocia (Breakfast and Dinner Included)
After breakfast, we check out from the hotel and depart from Bodrum Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia.
Upon arrival, transfer from Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport to your hotel.
The rest of the day is at your leisure to explore Cappadocia.
Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 9: Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Included)
You will be picked up from your hotel.We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia. Then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia.
Next, we will visit Love Valley, where you can enjoy the spectacular view of Cappadocia beneath your feet. After Uchisar, we visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the heart of Cappadocia. The museum is famous for frescoes dating to the 10th century, depicting the life of Jesus Christ and the lives of monks.
The next stop is Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin, we stop at a restaurant in Avanos for lunch. After lunch, you will visit a pottery workshop to see traditional pottery making, followed by a visit to another workshop to observe Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.
We then head to Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley, where natural rock formations resemble various animals. Next, we stop at a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. The final stop is the Three Beauties, three stunning fairy chimneys with hats, which are a symbol of Cappadocia.
This tour will end at approximately 18:00, and you will be returned to your hotel.
Overnight in Cappadocia
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Day 10: Cappadocia to Istanbul – End of Tour (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, you will have free time for shopping in Cappadocia.
Later, we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul, followed by your journey back home.
We hope your tour was a memorable one and look forward to welcoming you on another of our tours in the future.
Included
Accommodation
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in
Istanbul – The
Central Palace Hotel Taksim
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in
Kusadasi – Odelia Resort Hotel
1 Night hotel accommodation in Pamukkale – Pam
Thermal Hotel
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in Bodrum – Salmakis
Resort & Spa
2 Nights’ hotel accommodation in
Cappadocia – Special
Class El Puente Cave Hotel
PS: If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange similar another hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
Guide
Professional English – speaking tour guides
Meals
Meals mentioned as in the itinerary
Transport
All airport transfer services mentioned to itinerary
Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
Other included
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Bosphorus Cruise Tour
Guided Ephesus Tour and Turkish Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale Tour
Guided Bodrum City Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel Room Taxes
City Tax’
Hygiene protocol
Good to Know:
Weather: The best time to visit Turkey for this tour is during spring (April–June) or autumn (September–November), when the weather is mild and comfortable. Summer (July–August) can be quite hot, especially in Pamukkale and Bodrum.
Luxury Services: This tour includes private transfers, luxury accommodations, exclusive access to attractions, private yacht cruises, and personalized experiences, ensuring a seamless and stress-free honeymoon.
Romantic Touches: Expect romantic surprises such as private candle-lit dinners, hot air balloon rides, spa treatments for couples, and private boat trips, all designed to enhance your honeymoon experience.
Cuisine: Turkish cuisine is diverse and delicious. Be sure to try local specialties such as meze, kebabs, baklava, and fresh seafood. Enjoy Turkish tea or coffee, and indulge in Turkish delights along the way.
Cultural Etiquette: Turkey is a secular country, but it is respectful to dress modestly when visiting religious sites. Women should cover their shoulders and wear scarves when entering mosques, and men should avoid wearing shorts.
Travel Logistics: The destinations in this itinerary are well connected by domestic flights and private transfers, ensuring smooth and comfortable travel between locations.
Booking Your Honeymoon Tour: Booking through a travel agency specializing in luxury tours is highly recommended. Most agencies offer customizable honeymoon packages tailored to your preferences, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
This 10-Day Delightful Honeymoon Tour offers the perfect combination of romance, history, adventure, and relaxation. Whether you’re exploring Istanbul’s rich cultural heritage, relaxing in Pamukkale’s thermal waters, or flying over the surreal landscape of Cappadocia, this tour provides everything you need for a truly magical honeymoon experience.
Excluded
Flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
Domestic flight from Bodrum to Cappadocia
Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Insurance
Insurance: All types
Other not included
Tipping
Turkey entry visa Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
