From €770 per person
| Duration
9 days |
Tour Languages
English |
Guiding Type
Fully Guided |
Group Size
1 -40 |
Tour overview
If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey, Enjoy first class service and guided transportation through the historical and picturesque sites of Istanbul, battlefields of Gallipoli, the Trojan Horse of Troy, Pergamon offers one of the Seven Churches of St John from the Bible before reaching the ancient city of Ephesus, the white calcium hot pools of Pamukkale, beautiful views of the Mediterranean coast in Antalya and Flight from Istanbul to Antalya by domestic flight.
Itinerary
Day 1: Istanbul Tour – Arrival Day (Welcome dinner included)
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport walk to Domestic Side and take your connecting flight to Antalya. Your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
Day 2: Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Antalya Old City (Kaleiçi), including the Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Broken Minaret, and Hıdırlık Tower. This charming historic quarter reflects Antalya’s Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman heritage.
The Hadrian’s Gate (also called the Three Gates) is a triumphal arch built in honor of the Roman Emperor Hadrian. The Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque was originally a Roman temple built in the 2nd century AD. The Hıdırlık Tower, standing where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park, dates back to the Hellenistic era and was later converted into a circular tower, serving as a fortification or lighthouse.
After lunch, continue to the famous Duden Waterfalls, where streams from the Taurus Mountains cascade into the Mediterranean, creating one of the most picturesque natural sights in the region.
Return to your hotel and enjoy the rest of the day at leisure.
Dinner & Overnight in Antalya.
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Day 3: Antalya to Pamukkale (Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, depart at 10:00 AM for Pamukkale The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Pamukkale, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.
Dinner & Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 4: Pamukkale Tour to Kusadasi (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
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.
Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale.
After the tour drive to Kusadasi and check in your hotel.
Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.
Day 5: Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world. En-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, Roman Baths, Celsus Library, and Grand Theatre.
Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After lunch, we will visit a Carpet-Weaving Centre, which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey.
Afterwards, 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. There will be some free time to explore the village.
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 6: Kusadasi – Pergamon – Troy Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and drive to Pergamon. At 10:30 we will be at Pergamon. Visit the magnificent Bergama Museum, an impressive museum where you may see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon.
Pergamon is also famous for its jewellery, stones, and silver. On the way, we will visit a Jewellery Center for 30 minutes.
Lunch break around 12:15 pm, and after lunch departure for Troy. Visit the famous archaeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy.
After the Troy Tour, check in to your hotel.
Dinner and Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 7: Gallipoli Tour to Istanbul (Breakfast, Lunch included)
At 08:00 or 08:30 am, we depart for Gallipoli to visit the historic battlefields. About two hours later, we will stop for a short 20-minute break at a restaurant area. Arrival in Gallipoli will be around 12:00 pm, followed by lunch and some time to relax.
We then begin our tour of the battlefields with a visit to the Gabatepe Museum, continuing to Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove, where the war first began. The tour continues with Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair.
After the tour, we drive back to Istanbul, a journey of approximately 5–6 hours.
Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 8: Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)
After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Then we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, and is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque.
Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE, which offers a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores.
After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.
Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit of religious places such as the Blue Mosque & Hagia Sophia Mosque
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Day 9: Istanbul – End of Tour (Breakfast included)
After breakfast, check out from your hotel and transfer to the airport for your flight back home. We hope your tour was a memorable one, and we would be delighted to welcome you again on one of our future tours
Included
Accommodation
2 nights hotel in Istanbul – The Central Palace Hotel Istanbul
1 night hotel in Canakkale – 4 Star Troia Tusan Hotel
2 nights hotel in Kusadasi – Odelia Resort Hotel
1 night hotel in Pamukkale – 5 Star Pam Thermal Hotel
2 nights hotel in Antalya – 4 Star Ring Downtown Hotel
Guide
Professional English-speaking tour guides
Meals
8 open buffet breakfasts6 local dinners at hotels
6 local lunches during tours
Transport
Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Airport
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
Return airport transfer
Other Included
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy Tour
Guided Bergama Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Hotel room taxes
City tax
Hygiene protocol
Excluded
Flights
Domestic flight from Istanbul to Antalya
International flights
Insurance
Insurance: all types
Other Not Included
Tipping
Turkey entry visa
Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
Any other expenses not mentioned in the Included section
