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20 Days All Over Turkey Tour

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Turkey is the country where is the cradle of civilazitation since more than 10000 years. We can give some name of civilazitation and empires name as Hitit, Phrygia, Persian, Greek, Roman Empire, Selcuklu Empire, Ottoman Empire and mores…

If you want to disover history, nature, culture in one place in the World, You are in correct adress; Turkey . On our tours, you will see hightlight of turkey such as Istanbul, Safranbolu, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Fethiye, Bodrum, Pamukkale , Kusadasi, Canakkale, Bursa anywhere you want to visit in Turkey. You just dream about Turkey and Top Turkey Tours team will make it for you. Please check our tours and If you have question we are happy to answer your questions.

Note : Our price is given according to 4* and boutique hotel catagory. If you are more than 4 people please ask our special offer for our Private  based price option. If booking is before less than 4 weeks from arrival day, price can be changed due to domestic tickets. Please ask to tour consultant.

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Day 1: Arrival in Turkey

Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival, our represantative will meet you at airport with sign which your name is written on and transfer to your hotel. Overnight in istanbul.

Day 2: Old City Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel for full day tour.

Hightlights of tour : Hagia Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hipoddrome, Grand Bazaar.

You will visit Hagia Sophia museum which was largest church of World during roman empire in 6th century.Than second hight of tour is Topkapi palace where was center of ottoman empire since 15th century . After Topkapi Palace, guide will take you to Blue Mosque , which is the unique mosque in Turkey with six minarets.

Near blue mosque,you will visit ancient roman hipoddrome where chariot races were arranged since 3th century in Roman Empire. Today last stop is most famous and largest covered bazaar in Turkey with 4000 shops inside known as Grand Bazaar.

After tour, you will be transfered back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Day 3: Istanbul to Safranbolu & Discover Safranbolu City

We will drive through the narrow streets and stop at some important places (old wooden houses protect by UNESCO, bazaars, hamams, squares, mosque, etc) to take photos and get some information about them. We will see Cinci Turkish bath, Clock Tower, Arasta Bazaar, Bakizadeler Mansion,, Cinci Hodja House, the old government building, blacksmiths bazaar during the tour. You will see also Hidirlik Hill. It was also used as a prayer place once upon a time. Its strategic location overlooking the city is a major factor in its usage. Safranbolu is on of the oldest ottoman town since more than 400 years old. Overnight in Safranbolu (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 4: Safranbolu to Cappadocia via Ankara

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to Cappadocia. On the way we will visit Anitkabir and Tuz Gölü (SaltLake). The Tuz Gölü, also called Tatta in antiquity, is a closed-end lake surrounded by plateaus. Although it is the second largest lake in Turkey, it doesn’t contains a large amount of water, due to its shallowness. Tuz Gölü salt is one of the richest in the world. It gives 300 thousand tons of salt per year, 60% of the total production in Turkey.Today last tour Mausoleum of Ataturk / Anitkabir – Republic’s founder and leader, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s Mausoleum. After tour you will drive to Cappadocia, upon arrival transfer to hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia . (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 5: Cappadocia Tour

Today you can join OPTINAL BALLOON tour please ask you agent.

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel by your guide, you tour will start. Please dont forget you camera to click of beauties of Cappadocia. You will visit Göreme Open air Museum where was one of early christian center during 3th century, you will visit,apple church,snake church and mores.Than you will go to pasabag valley known as mushroom valley because of shape of rocks. You will take you nice photos and next stop is camel rock and cavusin village. After tour drive back to hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner) 1

Day 6: Cappadocia Tour

After breakfast,second cappadocia tour will start. You will visit Ozkonak Underground City where the people had to live during to emergency case in 3th century. Ozkonak underground city is the biggest one in Cappadocia. Then you will visit pigeon valley and you can see house of pigeon and still pigeons can be seen there. Then you will take photo of uchisar castle and panoroma of göreme town. After tour drive back to hotel.Overnight in Cappadocia. . (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 7: Cappadocia to Antalya via Konya

After breakfast, you will drive to Antalya via Konya to visit Mevlana Museum famous during 12th century during selcuklu empire in konya.You will visit his old medrese and tomb and in musuem you will see Handwriting Kur’an comes from 15th centurry and drive to Antalya on the way visit Sultanhan kervansarai and drive to hotel.Overnight in Antalya.(Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 8: Antalya Old City & Duden Waterfall

After breakfast, today you will visit Antalya old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Broken Minaret, Hidirlik Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish town. The Hadrian’s Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya’s broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was either used as a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. Today also you will see Duden waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour drive to hotel.Overnight in Antalya.(Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 9: Antalya to Pamukkale & Pamukkale Tour

Today you will visit White heaven in turkey known as cotton castle and it is called as Pamukkale in turkish. From Antalya to Pamukkale takes around 4 hours. You will be picked up from hotel and drive to Pamukkale and you will visit White terraces and you can walk and swim in naturel water. Dont forget to take your towel and comfortable dress for swimming or walking. And also you will visit hiearapolis ancient city too. Overnight in Pamukkale. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 10: Pamukkale to Fethiye & Saklıkent Canyon Tour

Today you will visit Saklıkent canyon. You will depart from Pamukkale to make Saklıkent Tour. From Pamukkale to Saklıkent it takes around 3 hours. Saklıkent is biggest canyon in mediterrian area. Guest will dicover this hidden paradise. You have chance to make rafting ar Saklıkent canyon. This will be charming day for you after 10 memorable days on tour. After tour transfer to hotel. Overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 11: Oludeniz Relax Day

Today is your free day at Fethiye. Today you can explore Oludeniz and Fethiye area.you can spend time on famous Olüdeniz beach ( deadsea).Overnight in Fethiye. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 12: Fethiye to Bodrum & Dalyan and Bodrum Tour

Dalyan is located approximately 1.5 hours from Fethiye and is surrounded by natural beauty. Experience natural mud baths of Turkey and cover yourself head to toe in the natural sulphur mud baths and enjoy this therapeutic beauty treatment . you will have boat tour on dalyan diver and see famous rock cut tombs which dates back 3000 years ago. Then we will go to Bodrum. Our visiting place is Bodrum Castle where the medieval castle of St. Peter is a great example of 15th century Crusader architecture and has been converted into the Museum of Underwater Archaeology with remains dating back to the Bronze age such as collection of great relics from the lives of ancient shipwrecked mariners, with glassware, copper-ware and gold items.. Overnight in Bodrum. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 13: Bodrum Daily Boat Tour

Daily boat trips along the stunning coastline of the Bodrum peninsula coasts is one of most popular day out attractions for sea and sailing lovers, as well as one of the best things to do in Bodrum. This is full day activity in bodrum.Bodrum coasts are very rich in color with jagged rocks and bright trees, as well as contrasted against the clear, turquoise sea.you will have really good and relaxing time while visiting famous bodrum bays. After return to harbour you will be transfered to hotel. Overnight in Bodrum. (Breakfast,local lunch on boat,Hotel Dinner)

Day 14: Bodrum to Kusadasi

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Kusadasi. From Bodrum to Kusadasi it takes around 2 hours. Upon your arrival transfer to hotel and overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 15: Full Day Ephesus Tour

After breakfast,your guide will pick up you from hotel and today you will visit one of preserved ancient city called and Ephesus. You will walk through history today , you will see theather,library,agora ,baths,temples and more. Ephesus theather is biggest roman theather and library of ephesus is third biggest library of the World in ancient time.After you will visit house of Mother Mary where tought she spent 4 years on the bulbul mountain. In 1967 Papa VI. Paul had visited House of Mary in Ephesus. After tour drive back to hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)8

Day 16: Kusadasi to Canakkale & Troy and Pergamom Tour

Today after breakfast, you will drive along aegean cost. You will see beatiful coastline of Turkey. Continue to Pergamom and along the way, feast your eyes on the beautiful Agean Sea view with lush olive trees and some Greek and Turkish islands. Upon arrival visit Pergamon Ancient Asklepion, the Asklepion is a famed ancient medical center built in honor of Asklepios, the god of healing. It was also the world’s first psychiatric hospital. After pergamum city,you will drive to the ancient city of Troy. We will visit this ancient city and the infamous wooden horse..you will drive on famous Ida Mountain on the way to Troy. End of day you will be taken ho hotel. Overnight in Canakkale. (Breakfast and Hotel Dinner)

Day 17: Canakkale to Istanbul via Bursa Tour

Today you will be picked up from your hotel and transfer to Bursa. Bursa dates back to the 2nd century B.C. and is the first capital of the Ottoman Empire.While on this tour, you will visit the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum, both world-renowned for their superb tile decorations, and the Koza Han, which for centuries was the centre of Bursa’s flourishing silk trade.This tour and will take place at one of Bursa’s most highly-regarded traditional Turkish restaurants, where you will enjoy authentic Ottoman cuisine in a historic setting.The tour will return in the late evening to Istanbul and where you will be directly transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Day 18: Free Day at Istanbul

Today is your free day at Istanbul. Today you can explore Istanbul byself. (Breakfast)

Day 19: Bosphorus Cruise & Dolmabahce Palace & Spice Market

After breakfast you will be pick up from your hotel for an other memorable Istanbul tour and you will see best side of city known as Bosphorus where is between Europe and Asia. You will see Dolmabahce Palace,Ciragan Palace,Ortakoy,Boshorus Bridge and houses and kiosks on aside from boat. Then you will go to Spice Bazaar for shoping. It still in use as one of the world’s largest spice bazaars since 1665. It gains its Turkish name, Mısır Çarşısı (Egyptian Bazaar), from the fact that it once received income from taxes levied on Egypt.today hightlight of day is Dolmabahce Palace which first palace by turks according to europen style. With 285 rooms,6 salloon and biggest crystal chandle dolmahce palace will be unfortable for you. .After tour transfer back to hotel.Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast)

Day 20: Istanbul Departure

According to flight time, you will be pick up from hotel and transfer to airport to catch your international flight. Thank you for choosing us. Go with a smile… (Breakfast)

Notes:   Hagia sophia is close on Monday,topkapi palace is on Tuesdays and Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. If your tour is on one of these days, you will  visit Underground Cistern instead of Hagia Sophia and Topkapi palace , instead of Grand Baazar you will visit Spice Bazaar.

ISTANBUL HOTELS;

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Green Park Taksim Hotel (City Center, Taksim Square)

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Avantgarde Taksim Square (City Center, Taksim Square)

SAFRANBOLU HOTELS;

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Hanedan Konak hotel (City Center)

CAPPADOCIA HOTELS;

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Alfina Cave Hotel (City Center)

ANTALYA HOTELS;

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Ramada Plaza Hotel

FETHIYE HOTELS;

❇ 4 Stars ➲ Sun City Hotel (City Center)

BODRUM HOTELS;

❇ ➲ MANASTIR HOTEL (City Center)

PAMUKKALE HOTELS;

❇ ➲ Collesea Thermal Hotel and Spa

KUSADASI HOTELS;

❇ ➲ Ramada Suite Hotel

CANAKKALE HOTELS;

❇ ➲ Kolin Hotel

Accommodation can be exchanged with a similar category hotel according to the occupancy rate of the hotels

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Turkish Delights Tour – 20 days, 19 nights

This tour has everything! See all the sights in Istanbul and cruise the beautiful Bosphorus! Then visit the battlefields of Gallipoli before enjoying the unique experience of staying in a Turkish village – meet the real Turkey! On to Ephesus and Pamukkale before boarding your gulet for a cruise around the Sapphire Coast. Sail over a sunken city in Kekova and see Lydian caves. The ancient ruins of Aspendos and Side then await you! Drive on to Anatolia to for 2 nights in Cappadocia – glide over the landscape in a balloon at sunrise and see underground cities! Back by flight to Istanbul for a free day to relax and shop before your flight out. This is the pick of them!

* Airport transfers on tour * Hotel accommodation * Internal flight tickets * Confortable Air Conditioned quality Mini Bus * TURSAB qualified guide fort he whole of your tour – 17 Days * Entrance Fees * Meals as per İtinerary (B:Breakfast, L:Lunch, D:Dinner) * Local taxes *Private Bosphorus Tour *Travel Insurance while on tour *HOTELS 5 x Nights (Ayasofya Hotel or similar) – Istanbul 1 Night (Grand Anzac Hotel or similar) – Canakkale 2 Nights (Village Home Stay) 2 Nights (Kalehan Hotel or similar) -Selcuk 1 Night (Pam Thermal Hotel or similar) – Pamukkale 3 Nights (Gulet Cruise) 2 Nights (Alp Pasa Hotel or similar) – Antalya 3 Nights (Stone House Cave Hotel or similar) – Goreme

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Payment Terms: Upon booking a non refundable deposit of 20% is required and balance of final payment one month prior to arrival in Istanbul by credit card or bank transfer.

Cancellation Policy: *Cancellation after booking received – retention of 20% non refundable deposit. *After one month prior to arrival we reserve the right for a further charge of 20% of cost of tour.

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Hot air balloon ride in cappadocia, grand turkey tour, day 1: arrive in istanbul.

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, we will welcome you and you’ll be transferred to your hotel.

You may spend the rest of your day free to relax.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour (B, L)

Following your breakfast, we will pick you from your hotel for a full-day Istanbul Old City Walking Tour in Sultanahmet.

Highlights you will visit:  Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque ,  Hagia Sophia ,  The Hippodrome ,  The Obelisk of Theodosius ,  Serpent Column ,  German Fountain ,  Grand Bazaar ,  Topkapi Palace, Hagia Eirene Church .

In the end, you will be accompanied back to your hotel.

You will spend the night in Istanbul.

Day 3: Free Day to Discover Istanbul (B)

After having your breakfast, you will have a whole free day to explore the amazing city of Istanbul.

Day 4: Full Day Gallipoli Tour (L)

Around 6:30 in the morning, you will be picked up from the hotel for about a 5-hour bus ride to Gallipoli, for your full-day Gallipoli tour.

We will stop to have breakfast on the way optionally. As soon as you arrive, following your lunch in a traditional restaurant, the highlights will be:  Brighton Beach ,  Beach Cemetery (John Simpson’s Grave) ,  ANZAC Cove ,  Ari Burnu (First ANZAC landing place) ,  Lone Pine Cemetery (Australian memorial) ,  Johnston’s Jolly (walk in the ANZAC trenches) ,  View of Shrapnel Valley ,  Turkish Memorial ,  The Nek , and  Walker’s Ridge ,  Chunuk Bair (Main New Zealand memorial) .

At the end of your day, you will be taken to the ferry for Canakkale where you will spend your night.

Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 5: Full Day Troy and Pergamum Tour – Transfer from Canakkale to Kusadasi (B, L)

After breakfast and check-out from your hotel, you will be picked up to visit ancient Troy city.

You will see the genially made Trojan Horse and you will visit over 7 ancient cities built one on another, dating back to 3500 BC, passing through Apollo Temple , fortified city walls, battlefield where Hector and Achilles fought for power, Roman Theater –  Greco-Roman Senate building roundly shaped that hosted deputies of democracy.

Following Troy, we will drive to Pergamum where you will have your lunch. After that, we will visit Pergamum Ancient City , home to many important libraries in the old times.

At the end of the tour, we will drive to Kusadasi to transfer you to your hotel for check-in.

You will spend the night in Kusadasi.

Day 6: Full Day Ephesus Tour (B, L)

Right after your breakfast, the full-day Ephesus Tour will start with a pick-up from your hotel.

Highlights we will visit:  Temple of Artemis – considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, Library of Celsus – while most libraries serve only the function of archiving books and documents, this one served as the final resting place of Tiberius Julius Celsus Polemaeanus, in whose honor the library was built, Ephesus Ancient City – with its marvelous highlights, The House of Virgin Mary – is believed to be where she lived and died.

Also, we will see old theatres, hammams, passing through the harbor.

In the end, we will transfer you back to your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 7: Free Day to Explore Kusadasi (B)

You may discover Kusadasi town center and/or go swimming, also enjoy a daily trip to Samos, a Greek Island. You may feel free to ask us any recommendations if you need.

You will overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 8: Full Day Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour (B, L)

Following your breakfast check-out from your hotel, we will pick you up to start your full-day Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour.

Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls, and a series of terraced basins. We will also visit a UNESCO World Heritage Site,  Hierapolis  which is one of the sacred sites of Turkey, dates back thousands of years, also admire the white limestone terraces, known as  travertines of Pamukkale .

We will see  Necropolis – a large burial site generally it was located outside the settlement including the Sarcophagus of a general of Marcus Aurelius. You will a chance to swim in the famous Cleopatra Swimming Pool .

At the end of the tour, we will transfer you to your hotel in Fethiye.

You will spend the night in Fethiye.

Day 9: Free Day to Explore Fethiye (B)

This is the day to discover Fethiye after your breakfast on your own. You may visit Fethiye city center, Oludeniz, or go swimming. Please feel free to ask us for any recommendations if you need.

You will overnight in Fethiye.

Day 10: Fethiye to St. Nicholas Island (B, L, D)

About 9 AM, you will be picked up from any centrally located hotel in Fethiye and meet in the office for checking in. Following the briefing about your cruise, you will be taken to your gulet. You will leave Fethiye harbor between 11 AM and 12 AM and depart for Butterfly Valley for swimming, lunch, and an optional hike up to the waterfall. Butterfly Valley is an important eco-tourism attraction place, rich in flora and fauna, takes its name from around 105 butterfly species found here.

Then, you will visit Oludeniz the most photographed beach worldwide. You will have the optional excursion of going paragliding activity here. You will take off from Babadag Mountain, 2000 meters, and fly over Oludeniz beach and Blue Lagoon. This place is considered to be one of the best spots in the world for paragliding and will offer you the most mesmerizing and spectacular views. You may check our Paragliding in Fethiye activity for taking the advantage of early booking.

On this night we will drop our anchor down at St. Nicholas Island, where you will have time for walking through the island’s ancient ruins as well as sit and enjoy the sunset. [Blue Cruise Night 1]

Day 11: St. Nicholas Island to Kas (B, L, D)

On your second day, you will wake up close but outside of Kalkan for breakfast and swimming. You will then cruise to Kas, which is a small local fishing village with some of the best shopping options in the area, particularly exclusive jewelry pieces.

You will have enough time to explore many local shops, including a lot of handmade jewelry, textile stores, and some cafes with surprisingly great coffee. For the guests who are interested in the optional extra diving activity, you will be transferred to the diving boat to go scuba diving in the best place to dive in Southern Turkey. You will have the chance to dive in the beautiful clear waters of the Southern Mediterranean with some special locations proposing a cave dive or a wreck dive indeed.

You will spend the night in one of the isolated bays between Kas and Kekova. [Blue Cruise Night 2]

Day 12: Kas to Gokkaya Bay (B, L, D)

Following your breakfast, you will cruise onto the Kekova Sunken City – this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected. You will cruise over this protected World Heritage site to enjoy the view, however since it is a protected sight now, no activities are allowed such as swimming, snorkeling, or diving.

Then we will anchor down to visit Simena Castle, where you can walk a bit for witnessing a spectacular view over the bay.

You will stop in Gokkaya Bay at night where you will have a chance to go out party at the nearby bar called Smuggler’s Inn. You can meet other travelers from other boats, for a great night of dancing under the stars. There will be a regular service boat picking you up and running all night.

You may also relax and chill on the gullet if you have no willingness for a party. [Blue Cruise Night 3]

Day 13: Gokkaya Bay to Antalya (B)

This will be your last day on this amazing gulet cruise. You will wake up and have time for swimming in the morning to make up your head especially if you partied on the previous night.

After breakfast, we will head to pass Pirates Cave on your way to Demre Harbor, also known as Andriake Harbour to arrive before lunch around 11 AM for disembarking the boat. It is time to say goodbye to new friends and your friendly gulet crew.

You will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight in Antalya.

Day 14: Full Day Perge, Aspendos Amphitheatre, and Manavgat Waterfall Tour (B, L)

Following your breakfast, your full-day Perge, Aspendos Amphitheatre, and Manavgat Waterfall Tour will start.

Perge  was an important city in ancient Pamphylia where there are important monumental structures from the Hellenistic period. It is believed that Perge was founded after the Trojan War by Greek settlers led by the seers Calchas and Mopsus.

Then we will go to  Aspendos , the theater here is one of the Roman Empire’s greatest remaining pieces of architecture.

Later, we will visit one of the best Waterfalls in the Antalya region which is  Manavgat Waterfall .

You will spend the night in Antalya.

Day 15: Free Day to Discover Antalya (B)

Following your breakfast, you will have a free day to discover the beautiful city of Antalya.

Day 16: Transfer to Cappadocia via Konya (B)

Following your breakfast and your check-out from the hotel, we will depart for Cappadocia.

On our way, we will visit Konya, which has been a home for the first Christian settlement and sanctuaries, also known as the embraced home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufic spiritualist who established the Whirling Dervish. Besides, Konya was one of the most vital exchanging centers on the Silk Road in the past. You will stop at Mevlana Rumi Museum .

After lunch, we will depart for your hotel in Cappadocia by a 3-hour minibus drive from Konya.

You will spend the night in Cappadocia.

Note: There will not be a guide but our driver will be accompanying you on this day, and lunch is not included in your program. There are a variety of options close to Mevlana Museum to enjoy local flavors (Sifa Restaurant, Bolu Restaurant, Nezih Konya Mutfagi, etc.) and our driver can direct you if you like.

Day 17: Full Day North Cappadocia (Red) Tour (B, L)

Optional  Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia  is available on this day.

Following your breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel in the morning for a full day North Cappadocia Tour.

Highlights you will visit:  Goreme Open Air Museum  consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches,  Devrent Valley , and  Pasabag  where you will see animal and fairy-tale like rock formations, the ancient towns of  Urgup  and  Avanos  – famous with its red clay pottery. You will have fun trying to make potteries after a small demonstration.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 18: Full Day South Cappadocia (Green) Tour – Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul (B, L)

Following your breakfast and check-out from the hotel, your full-day South Cappadocia Tour will start with a pick-up.

Highlights: Hiking in  Red and Rose Valley ,  Cavusin Village –  one of the oldest settlements in the region with its cave houses,  Love Valley ,  Kaymakli Underground City ,  Pigeon Valley , and  Uchisar Castle .

In the end, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.

Upon your arrival in Istanbul, we will welcome and transfer you to your hotel.

You will stay in Istanbul.

Day 19: Free Day to Discover Istanbul (B)

You will have a whole free day to explore the amazing city of Istanbul by yourself again. You may enjoy a Bosphorus tour, relax in a refreshing Turkish bath, buy souvenirs for your friends and family.

You may feel free to contact us for further recommendations if you need.

Day 20: Departure from Istanbul (B)

We will lead you to the airport depending on your international flight departure time after your breakfast.

• Departure / Return Istanbul (Airport)
• Departure Time Starts with a welcome transfer upon your arrival at any time
• Return Time Ends with a transfer to airport depending on your international flight time
• Included Domestic Flight Tickets Local Transportation Hotel Accommodation Cabin en Suite Professional Guide Entrance Fees Meals (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner) Afternoon Tea & Snacks on the Cruise Standard Yachting Equipment on the Cruise All Domestic Taxes
• Not Included Drinks during Lunch/Dinner Items of a Personal Nature Optional Entrance to Ephesus Terrace Houses Optional Entrance to Cleopatra Swimming Pool Bath/Beach Towels on the Cruise Entrance Fees and Optional Activities During the Cabin Charter Medical Services
• Starting Prices You may contact us 24/7 for the pricing details, as it mostly depends on the variable flight tickets and accommodation based on the season and the availability.
• Notes Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays. Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays. Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays. Ephesus Terrace Houses entrance fee is around 5$. Cleopatra Swimming Pool entrance fee is around 8$. If the number of passangers are low, there'll be a local bus transportation to Fethiye. The cabin charter is a non-guided tour. In case of poor weather and/or sea conditions, the schedule may change. All cabins in the charter have private bathrooms and showers. Exact time details such as pick-up, drop off, tour start, tour end, flight arrival, flight departure, etc. are provided after your booking. This tour can be customized by accommodation, duration and optional activities inclusive of our tailor-made services.

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Overflowing with Mediterranean energy and Middle Eastern hospitality, Turkey feels like a continent unto itself.

With Greco-Roman ruins, a sun-drenched Turquoise Coast , tiny hillside villages, delicately decorated minarets, and the world’s most spectacular historic mosques – Turkey is impossible to pigeonhole. If you know where to look among the shifting mountain backdrops, you’ll find one-of-a-kind sights and experiences that will set up camp in your heart. Break bread (and the fast) with new friends during Ramazan in the courtyard of the 17th-century Blue Mosque. Explore the hand-forged cave churches of Cappadocia in a landscape of towering wind-carved fairy chimneys. Sink your teeth into a gozleme filled with veggies you pulled from the dirt yourself. Discover Turkey with a local who is passionate about the land they call home.

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Culture and customs.

Turkey has a strong national identity and both its location and the legacy of the Ottoman Empire have contributed to a cultural mix of influences from  Europe ,  Asia  and the  Middle East . Cultural practices vary significantly depending on which region of Turkey you are travelling in. It's important to remember that while most Turkish cities are modern metropolises, Turks can still be quite traditional.

Travelers will find Turkish people to be polite and quite formal in their greetings, kind and hospitable as hosts and friendly as new acquaintances. While bars and nightclubs are common in big cities like Istanbul, outside of these environments it’s a good idea to take your cues from the locals and behave in a subdued manner. This doesn’t mean you can’t have fun, but raucous behavior should be contained to the appropriate venues and kept off the street.

While Turkey is nominally secular, the vast majority of the population identifies as Muslim and Islamic holidays like Ramazan (Ramadan) and Eid are widely observed and recognized as public holidays.

How to be a respectful traveler in Turkey

• Clean your plate If you’re eating with locals (particularly as a guest in their home), you’ll make them very happy if you eat multiple servings and finish everything on your plate. Plan ahead and arrive on an empty stomach for extra points.
• Know when to haggle Remember the first rule of bartering is to decide how much you’re willing to spend beforehand and use that as your guide. In regular shops – as opposed to markets – don’t attempt to haggle over prices.
• Respect the elderly Small gestures like letting elderly folks go ahead of you through doors, offering them your seat on public transport and generally being considerate and respectful of older people will be greatly appreciated.
• Keep criticism private It’s a good rule of thumb not to criticize the culture, government or politics of Turkey. While not all Turks are strict nationalists, you could cause a lot of trouble and offense. You should especially avoid discussing topics related to the Kurdish or Armenian people. When in doubt, follow the conversational lead of the locals. If you’re traveling with Intrepid, ask your leader for guidance. If you’re after a little insight into the geopolitical complexities of Turkey, check out the 'further reading' list below for some perspectives from Turkish authors.

History and government

Ancient history.

There is evidence of hominin habitation in the region known as Anatolia, or Asian Turkey, that dates as far back as 500,000 years and ample evidence of numerous Neolithic settlements popping up between 8000 and 10,000 years ago. 

Notable civilizations who occupied the prehistoric Anatolian region were the Hattians (circa 2500 BC to 2000 BC), the Hittites (circa 1700 BC to 1200 BC) and the Assyrians. From around 2000 BC, Greeks began settling in north-western Anatolia and the southern coasts, establishing individual city-states.

Pre-modern history

The majority of Anatolia was conquered by Alexander the Great in 334 BC. After his death, a succession of various Greek-Macedonian rulers controlled the area until 133 BC when the region was given to the Roman Republic.

Roman control had little impact on the dominant classical Greek culture, which continued to thrive in Anatolia until the region’s absorption into the Byzantine Empire.

Between the sixth and 11th centuries a massive wave of what is known as the ‘Turkic migration’ occurred, and millions traveled across Central Asia into Europe and the Middle East . Among this migratory wave were various Turkic tribes who brought the Islamic religion and Turkic languages that dominate modern Turkey.

The Byzantine Empire sustained a number of invasions and limped forward before finally collapsing in the 14th century, by which point much of Anatolia was already controlled by tribal micro-kingdoms. One of these Turkic tribal groups, the Ottomans, emerged as the dominant regional power during the 15th century and enjoyed a few hundred years of expansion and growth until territorial losses forced its eventual decline in the 19th century.

20th century

The final dissolution of the Ottoman Empire after defeat at the hands of the Allies in WWI was followed by a brief period of Allied occupation before the establishment of the Republic of Turkey in 1923.

Mustafa Kemal Ataturk became the republic’s first president and introduced radical reforms to modernize Turkey and imbue it with a unique identity that was separate from that of the former empire. His ideas continue to be influential in contemporary politics today.

In the decades since the death of Ataturk in 1938, Turkey has seen a number of swings between democratic and autocratic governance, interrupted by brief periods of military governance and occasional political chaos.

Turkey today is a presidential republic where the ruling political parties have historically been nationalist and somewhat economically liberal, with a varying amount of Islamic influence. 

Far-left political activist groups and minority rebel groups have waxed and waned in terms of public and political influence. The most notable is the Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK), a militant political group originally formed with the intention of creating a Kurdish separatist state. The arrest of PKK founder Abdullah Ocalan in 1999 was a crushing blow to the once-powerful group, though they continue to operate with the stated aim of ensuring the rights and autonomy of the Kurdish people in Turkey and beyond.   

More recently, Turkey has experienced relative prosperity and political stability, though the economy – based on mineral mining, agriculture, tourism and construction – continues to fluctuate between growth and stasis.

Eating and drinking

Home to some of the tastiest produce you can get your hands on, traditional cooking methods and influence from Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Turkey’s food is surprising, delicious and delightful (pun definitely intended).

Plant-based options

Many Turkish favorites are already non-meat. Gozleme, simit and cig kofte are all vegetarian and easy to find in markets, street corner food stands and restaurants. Vegans will have a trickier time finding pre-made dishes that contain no animal products. However, Turkey has an abundance of markets selling fresh produce, bread and extras like hummus and fava bean dip. With a little planning, vegans will be able to assemble meze-style lunches when pre-made options aren’t available.

In dishes like soups and stews it’s a good idea to watch out for beef stock – called et suyu – as it is used frequently even in ‘vegetarian’ dishes.

Must-try Turkish dishes and beverages

• Gozleme This spinach and cheese pastry is a tasty budget-friendly bite that will satisfy everyone (especially vegetarians).
• Lokum Love it or hate it, this divisive treat (known internationally as Turkish delight) can be found in shops, bazaars and street stalls nearly everywhere in Turkey. Made from rosewater, lemon, sugar, cornflour and water, it's relatively easy to make… and even easier to eat.
• Simit As far as quick and easy snacks go it’s hard to pass up simit, a bread similar to a sesame-encrusted bagel. Carts selling simit can be found at bus and train stations, main streets and other busy thoroughfares in most cities.
• Cig kofte Made with bulgur, onion, tomato paste and spices, this south-eastern specialty is essentially a big ol’ vegetarian ‘meatball’. The traditional kind (made with raw meat) is now banned, so you can eat without fear of food poisoning.
• Fish sandwiches Particularly if you’re spending time in the Bosphorus, a fish sandwich (or balik ekmek) is a must-try local dish. Made with white fish, onion and salad, it’s a simple classic that hits the spot.
• Manti Though the ingredients that fill these handmade dumplings vary, the best kind are filled with lamb and served with yogurt and butter. It’s hard to move after polishing off a plate, but so worth it.
• Turkish coffee Turkish coffee is known around the world for its unique brewing method. It's made with arabica beans which are ground into a fine powder and boiled with cardamom and water in a cevze – a pretty copper or brass pot with a long, thin handle.

Learn more about what to drink in Turkey

Turkey travel highlights

One of the best-preserved classical cities in the Eastern Mediterranean and arguably the greatest Greco-Roman site in the world, the ruins of Ephesus are essential viewing for amateur historians.

Turkey Highlights, 8 days

Turkey: Bike & Kayak, 12 days

Boasting incredible Roman ruins and a harbor that proves the term ‘Turquoise Coast’ is well-deserved, Antalya is a sophisticated slice of Mediterranean Turkey.  

Turkey Encompassed, 15 days

Essential Turkey, 11 days

3. Istanbul

People are passionate about Istanbul. Allow at least a few days to explore the sights of this continent-straddling city and discover the indefinable quality that inspires such devotion.

Taste of Istanbul, 3 days

Turkey Real Food Adventure, 11 days

 The main base for exploring stunning Cappadocia, Goreme has many buildings that are carved into the same soft volcanic rock that forms the fairy chimneys and spires the region is famous for.

Turkey Uncovered, 14 days

5. Mt Nemrut

Hike to the summit of this remote mountain and you’ll be rewarded with the ruins of an ancient mausoleum, including gigantic stone heads which are all that remain of epic statues of various gods.

Turkey Backroads, 5 days

Turkey Explored, 18 days

Cruise to the sunken city of Kekova, where you can swim and snorkel in crystal blue waters, taste fabulous local cuisine, float over an ancient sunken city or explore Lycian tombs.

Geography and environment

A fairly mountainous country sharing borders with Bulgaria , Greece , Syria, Iraq, Iran , Armenia , Georgia and Azerbaijan , Turkey also has wide stretches of coastline along the Aegean, Mediterranean and Black Seas.

Blessed with large tracts of fertile soil, Turkey is one of the world's biggest agricultural producers, and visitors can expect to see many farms, orchards, plantations and areas of permanent crops occupying certain regions.

Due to its location, Turkey is home to a wide variety of landscapes, from the rocky, forested coastline of the Black Sea region to the fertile plateaus of the Marmara, the white sand beaches of the Aegean and the limestone formations of the Mediterranean. Adding further environmental diversity, the Anatolia highlands (considered the heartland of the country) feature rugged snow-capped peaks and crystalline lakes.

With one of the biggest bazaars in the world, flea markets aplenty and a cutting-edge contemporary fashion scene in the bigger cities, shopping in Turkey is more diverse than you might think.

It's a good idea to check with your local customs officials to ensure that you are able to bring certain items back into your home country, particularly perishable items. Australia and New Zealand, for example, generally have strict quarantine laws.

A note on ceramics

While beautifully decorated tiles and ceramics overflow from Turkey’s market stalls, you should keep in mind that their point of origin can be hard to decipher. In other words, watch out for fakes. The real deal tends to be pretty expensive (but worth it, if you ask us). Of course, if you’re just after something pretty to remind you of your travels, don’t feel too bad about reaching for the inexpensive option.

Things to buy in Turkey

• Handwoven carpets Turkish carpets are a worldwide phenomenon and represent centuries of artistic tradition woven into a beautiful work of art. Go in with an idea of how much you’re willing to pay and don’t be afraid to bargain a little. Just keep in mind that quality craftsmanship deserves to be rewarded with a fair price. A lot of vendors and stores will give you the carpet in a bag suitable to transport as luggage, or you might consider shipping it back home.
• Nazar boncuk (evil eye talisman) Want to bring home a little piece of Turkey and ward off evil spirits and intentions at the same time? An evil eye talisman is a perfect thing. You’ll see these little blue ‘eyes’ in every shop and the majority of Turks carry one with them wherever they go.
• Jewelry Turkey's artisan-made gold and silver earrings, rings and bracelets are good buys. Bazaars, boutiques, museum gift shops and silversmiths offer a wide range of designs from modern to Ottoman-inspired.
• Brass and copper You can find an assortment of brass and copper decorative objects for the home in the bazaars of Turkey. Serving platters, pitchers, trays, pots and urns will add some souvenir flair to your kitchen.

Festivals and events

If you want an adventure with a point of difference, consider planning your travels to coincide with these popular events.

Whether or not you want to travel during Ramazan (Ramadan) will depend on what kind of adventure you’re after. If you love immersing yourself in local culture and religious practices (and don’t mind a little inconvenience) you might just find traveling during this holy month a fascinating and enriching experience. While the days are dedicated to fasting and contemplation, the evenings are full of colorful celebration and, of course, feasting! Plus, there are fewer tourists around to compete with.

Anniversary of the Anzac campaign

Thousands of people head to Gallipoli every year to pay their respects to fallen Australian , New Zealand and Turkish soldiers who died during the bloody Gallipoli campaign of WWI. The moving dawn ceremony is an iconic event that grows in popularity each year, so if you're hoping to head to Gallipoli in April for Anzac Day, plan ahead.

Efes Pilsen One Love Festival

This annual summer music festival held in Istanbul presents two days of rock, pop, folk and electronic entertainment for masses of locals and visitors keen on soaking up some tunes and summer love.

Kirkpinar Oil Wrestling Championships

Want to see thousands of oiled-up men wrestle and grapple with each other? Then this is the festival for you! This wrestling championship is held over several days, usually in late June, when Turkey's national sport is celebrated with gusto and fanfare. Apart from the one-on-one wrestling bouts, there’s Romani bands, traditional food and belly dancers providing the perfect sideshow attractions.

Cappadox Festival

Set in the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia, this eco-friendly music festival features artists and musicians performing on solar-powered stages and inside the ancient caves that the region is famous for. Held around June, the festival was originally an annual event but has moved to a biennial timetable.

Learn more about festivals in Turkey

Further reading

For inspiring stories to prepare you for your Turkey adventure, check out these books:

• Turkey: A Short History – Norman Stone
• The Bastard of Istanbul – Elif Shafak
• Last Train to Istanbul – Ayse Kulin
• Poems of Nazim Hikmet – Nazim Hikmet
• Istanbul: Memories and the City – Orhan Pamuk
• Portrait of a Turkish Family – Irfan Orga
• A Fez of the Heart – Jeremy Seal
• Turkish Coast Through Writers' Eyes – Rupert Scott (ed.)

Similar destinations

Thinking about a trip to Turkey but still browsing other destinations? Or, maybe you've already traveled to the crossroads of Europe and Asia and you're looking for somewhere similar? Check out tours to neighboring locations:

• Greece tours
• Cyprus tours
• Bulgaria tours

Turkey travel FAQs

Do i need a covid-19 vaccine to join an intrepid trip.

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

Do you need a visa to travel to Turkey?

You may need a visa to enter Turkey depending on where you’re from. Foreign nationals from several countries will need an e-visa that allows stays of up to 90 days within a 180-day period, including:

• South Africa

Travelers from many countries – including  New Zealand , the  United Kingdom , Denmark, Finland, France, Germany,  Japan , Norway, Sweden and  Switzerland  – don’t require a visa for stays of less than three months if the trip is for tourism or business purposes.

When is the best time to visit Turkey?

The best time to visit Turkey is typically during the shoulder seasons of March to May or September to October when the temperatures are still warm and there aren't yet large summer crowds.

For the best beach weather, the hottest time of year is June and July, however, this collides with the summer holidays, so it will be busy.

The cooler months are quieter and accommodation (when still open) is cheaper.

If you are planning to travel to the eastern reaches of Turkey during Ramadan/Ramazan, it’s important to consider that many restaurants and shops will either be closed or operating at reduced hours. However, the carnival atmosphere that erupts when the fast breaks in the evening is magical, so travelers who enjoy immersive cultural experiences might prefer to travel during the holy month.

What's the weather like in Turkey?

The weather in Turkey depends on the time of year and region you're visiting. The southern coastlines typically experience a Mediterranean climate with hot summers and wet winters, while the interior regions can experience drastic temperature changes and even snow.

If you're planning on swimming, the water is generally still warm up until the start of November and October is great as it's much quieter.

Weather in Istanbul is fairly temperate, sheltered from severe weather by its proximity to the coastlines.

Is tipping customary in Turkey?

While tipping isn't mandatory in Turkey, a cash tip that equals a small percentage of the total bill is very much appreciated in restaurants.

It's also customary to tip staff while visiting hammams (bathhouses). It's not necessary to tip taxi drivers, although rounding up the fare for convenience is commonplace.

What is the internet access like in Turkey?

Free wi-fi is common in Turkey’s cities, but the quality of connection varies. Alternatively, Turkey has an abundance of internet cafes in large cities, and most of them serve coffee and snacks so you can refuel while you catch up with folks back home.

Internet access can be spotty or non-existent in rural areas, so it’s best to treat travel in these regions as an opportunity for a digital detox. 

Can I use my mobile phone while in Turkey?

Mobile phone coverage is good in Turkey, especially in large cities. Coverage may not be available in more remote areas. Ensure you have global roaming activated with your mobile carrier before you leave home if you wish to use your mobile.

What are the toilets like in Turkey?

Turkey has a mix of Western-style and squat-style toilets, sometimes with a jug of water for manual flushing. The latter becomes more common the more remote the region, however, there's typically a Western-style toilet in every bathroom.

Toilets are known as WCs (short for water closets) in Turkey.

Many public toilets require a small payment of roughly 2-10 TRY for use, so make sure you carry change when out and about.

You may find the standards of hygiene and sanitation in Turkey are laxer than you are used to so it's a good idea to carry toilet paper and hand sanitiser if you are concerned.

What will it cost for a…?

Turkey's unit of currency is the lira (TRY). Here's what you can expect to pay for a:

• Half-litre of beer = 50-60 TRY
• Simit (local bread roll) = 10 TRY
• Casual restaurant meal = 300 TRY
• Mid-range restaurant meal = 600 TRY
• Basic hammam visit = 1000 + TRY/50 EURO

Can I drink the water in Turkey?

Drinking tap water isn't recommended in Turkey. For environmental reasons, try to avoid buying bottled water. Fill a reusable water bottle or canteen with filtered water or carry water purification tablets with you. It's also advisable to avoid ice in drinks and to peel fruit and vegetables rather than eating washed or unwashed produce.

Are credit cards widely accepted in Turkey?

Major credit cards are widely accepted in tourist shopping areas and large hotels in Turkey, but are less commonly accepted by smaller vendors, in remote towns and rural areas. We recommend carrying cash for purchases to avoid being caught out.

What is ATM access like in Turkey?

ATMs are available in large cities in Turkey but are not common in rural areas and smaller towns. Be prepared for this by having enough cash before traveling out of the city.

What to wear in Turkey

Turkey can get quite warm in summer and during the shoulder seasons but it’s important to remember that clothing that covers you from elbows to below the knee is appropriate in (or even around) mosques. Think linen pants, lightweight tops/shirts and long dresses. Female travelers should also carry a scarf on them to wear when visiting mosques.

Do I need to purchase travel insurance before traveling?

Absolutely. All passengers traveling with Intrepid are required to purchase travel insurance before the start of their trip. Your travel insurance details will be recorded by your leader on the first day of the trip. Due to the varying nature, availability and cost of health care around the world, travel insurance is very much an essential and necessary part of every journey.

For more information on insurance, please go to: Travel Insurance

What public holidays are celebrated in Turkey?

• 1 January New Year's Day
• 23 April National Sovereignty and Children's Day
• 1 May Labour Day
• 19 May Youth & Sports Day
• 15 July Democracy and National Unity Day
• 30 August Victory Day
• 29 October Republic Day

View a full list of public holidays in Turkey .

The 30-day Islamic holy month of Ramazan (Ramadan) is widely observed in Turkey. The exact dates change every year, so it’s important you check when Ramazan will take place in the year you plan to travel. As a general rule, there are five consecutive public holidays observed at the beginning of the month and a few observed at the end.

The level of celebration varies considerably depending on what part of Turkey you are in. The east has a larger Muslim population and therefore a more devoutly observed Ramazan, whereas the southern and western coasts will be less affected.

Kurban (Eid al-Adha)

A four to five-day public holiday is observed during Kurban (Eid al-Adha), though like Ramazan the exact dates of this observation change every year.

Is Turkey safe for LGBTQIA+ travelers?

LGBTQIA+ travelers should be aware that while Turkey is nominally secular it can also be very conservative. As such, negative attitudes towards LGBTQIA+ individuals are common, particularly outside major cities.  

While same-sex relationships and non-normative gender presentation are not against the law in Turkey, LGBTQIA+ people have no legally enshrined protection from discrimination. Legal prohibitions against ‘ offenses against public morality’ can and have been used to persecute LGBTQIA+ folks, though the likelihood of this being used to target travelers is low.

Transgender travelers, in particular, should be aware that trans people in Turkey report being the targets of violence and overt discrimination. 

Istanbul and Ankara have established queer scenes, both of which are primarily oriented around cisgender gay men and to a lesser extent cisgender gay women. However, same-sex couples are still unlikely to engage in public displays of affection in these cities.

For more detailed and up-to-date advice, we recommend visiting Equaldex or ILGA before you travel.

If you are traveling solo on an Intrepid group tour, you will share accommodation with a passenger of the same gender as per your passport information. If you don’t identify with the gender assigned on your passport, please let us know at the time of booking and we’ll arrange the rooming configuration accordingly. A single supplement is available on some tours for travelers who do not wish to share a room.

Is Turkey accessible for travelers with disabilities?

Intrepid is committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. That’s why we do our best to help as many people see the world as possible, regardless of any physical or mental limitations they might have. We’re always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

While infrastructure is improving, much of Turkey remains difficult to navigate for wheelchair users and people with mobility concerns. Many cities in Turkey have been occupied for thousands of years and their design reflects that, with little regard given to making streets and attractions accessible. Travelers with impaired mobility will find that while tourist locales in Istanbul, such as hotels and mosques, are fitted with ramps and connected by an accessible tram, getting around the rest of the city can be challenging. Rural regions like Cappadocia will be difficult for travelers with mobility impairment to navigate independently. 

Squat toilets remain the norm in many parts of Turkey, which can pose problems for travelers with certain disabilities.

Traffic in Turkey can be chaotic, and even when traffic lights and pedestrian crossings exist drivers do not always obey them. Taxis are, for the most part, not wheelchair-friendly.         

Travelers who use battery-operated hearing aids should consider bringing a stash of extra batteries, as they can be difficult to locate in Turkey.

If you do live with a visual, hearing or other impairment, let your booking agent or group leader know early on so they’re aware and suitable arrangements can be made. As a general rule, knowing some common words in the local language, carrying a written itinerary with you and taking to the streets in a group, rather than solo, can help make your travel experience the best it can be.

Does my trip to Turkey support The Intrepid Foundation?

Yes, all Intrepid trips support the Intrepid Foundation. In fact, we make a donation on behalf of every traveler. Trips to Turkey directly support our foundation partner, C ontemporary Life Support Association (CYDD) . 

Contemporary Life Support Association (CYDD) provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey. Donations from our trips fund a program where young scholarship awardees undertake outreach workshops with marginalized children in regional villages. Workshops include information sessions on gender equality, health, law, culture, and other human rights topics.

Intrepid will double the impact by dollar-matching all post-trip donations made to The Intrepid Foundation.

How do I stay safe and healthy while traveling?

From Australia?

Go to: Smart Traveller

From Canada?

Go to:  Canada Travel Information

From the UK?

Go to:  UK Foreign Travel Advice

From New Zealand?

Go to:  Safe Travel

From the US?

Go to:  US Department of State

The World Health Organisation also provides useful health information.

What kind of accommodation will I be staying in?

Traveling with Intrepid is a little bit different. We endeavor to provide travelers with an authentic experience to remember, so we try to keep accommodation as unique and traditional as possible.

When traveling with us in Turkey you may find yourself staying in a:

These locally run guesthouses are the perfect blend of a comfortable homestay and a hotel, combining well-situated and authentic Turkish accommodation with modern conveniences.

Immerse yourself in local village life and enjoy Turkish hospitality (and food) during a homestay. Share a home-cooked meal with your hosts and embrace the slow life.

How will I be traveling around Turkey?

Intrepid believes half the fun of experiencing a new country is getting there, and getting around once there! Where possible, Intrepid uses local transport options and traditional modes of transport – which usually have less of an environmental impact, support small local operators and are heaps more fun.

Depending what trip you're on while in Turkey, you may find yourself traveling by:

Explore the rugged beauty of Turkey’s coast on a traditional Turkish sailing gulet. Spend days exploring submerged ruins and nights cozied up on deck under the stars.

What is it like traveling on a small group tour?

Whether you’re a seasoned traveler or you’re about to embark on your first trip, traveling can be as intimidating as it is exciting. That's the beauty of a small group tour. From handling the logistics and organizing amazing cultural activities to local leaders who know each destination like the back of their hand (like which street has the best markets and where to get the most authentic food), traveling on a small group tour with Intrepid will give you unforgettable travel experiences without the hassle that comes with exploring a new place. Plus, you'll have ready-made friends to share the journey with. All you have to do is turn up with a healthy sense of adventure and we’ll take care of the rest.

Does my Intrepid trip include airfare?

While our Intrepid trips include many modes of transport, from tuk-tuks to overland vehicles, bullet trains and feluccas, airfare to and from your home country is not included in your tour package.

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20 Days Semi-Private Highlights of Turkey Tour

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Duration: 20 days Tour departure point: Istanbul Airport Tour ending point: Same with departure point Inclusions: Semi-private tours, officially licensed local tour guides, private transportation, domestic flight tickets, all mentioned airport transfers, entrance tickets, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Hotel bookings between 10th to 20th days Exclusions: International Flights, travel insurance, hotel booking from 1st until day 10, lunch, drinks, gratitudes ( recommended) Sights to see: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Cappadocia, Mt Nemrut, Gobeklitepe, Diyarbakir, Mardin, Van, Dogubeyazit, Ani Ruins, Erzurum, Trabzon

Semi-private tours Officially licensed local tour guides Private transportation Domestic flight tickets All mentioned airport transfers Entrance tickets Hot Air Balloon Ride Hotel bookings between 10th to 20th days

International Flights Travel insurance Hotel booking from 1st until day 10 + day 20 Lunch, drinks Gratitudes ( recommended)

We are happy to offer all highlights of Turkey in a tour package to our guests who would like to visit every corner of Turkey. Where East meets west, we will be happy to make your time here, be our guest.

Day 1: Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your hotel with private van. After check in to your hotel free day to enjoy the Istanbul on your own. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Day 2: You will be picked up from your hotel by your private tour guide at 09:00am for a walking tour in Old City of Istanbul to discover the relics of Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. As sites of visit are near to each other van service is not required for this tour.

Sights to see: Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, Hagia Irene Church, Theodosius Cistern Museum, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Sogukcesme Street, Grand Bazaar . After tour your tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Day 3: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for tour on the Bosphorus to discover the jewels of Istanbul.

Sights to see: Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Market, Bosphorus Cruise, Taksim Square with Istiklal Street . After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Day 4: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for tour to discover Fener Balat districts of Istanbul.

Sights to see: Pierre Lotti Hill, Iron Church, Rahmi Koc Museum, Fener-Balat District Walk, Suleymaniye Mosque . After tour you will be transferred to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for flight to Denizli.

Upon arrival in Denizli you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Denizli hotel with private van service. Overnight in your Denizli hotel.

Day 5: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for Pamukkale tour to enjoy the natural calcium pools created by thermal water.

Sights to see: Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater and Cleopatra Antique Pool which are all located in Hierapolis . After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your Ephesus hotel. Overnight in your Ephesus hotel.

*As you will have free time to swim in the Cleopatra Pool please take your swimsuit with you.

Day 6: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for Ephesus tour to discover the ancient city.

Sights to see: Temple of Artemis, Great Amphitheater, Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian and Ephesus Amphitheater, Harbor Street of Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary, Isabey Mosque.

After tour you will be transferred to Izmir Airport for flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at Kayseri airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Cappadocia hotel with private van. Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

Day 7: In the early morning you will be picked up from your hotel for Balloon Ride over the valleys of Cappadocia for duration of 1-hour. After Balloon flight you will have a celebration in the valley and ceremony of flight certificate. After the ceremony you will be transferred back to your hotel for breakfast.

Your private tour guide and the driver will meet you at your hotel at 10:00am for tour of North Cappadocia.

Sights to see: Uchisar Castle, Goreme Open Air Museum, Avanos, Valley of Monks, Pasabaglar, Devrent Valley . After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

Day 8: Your private tour guide and the driver will meet you at your hotel at 10:00am for tour of South Cappadocia.

Sights to see: Kaymakli Underground City, Soganli Valley, Sobesos Roman Bath, Taskinpasa Madrasah, Mustafapasa – Sinasos. After tour your driver and tour guide will drop you off to your hotel. Overnight in your Cappadocia hotel.

Day 9: You will be picked up from your hotel with private van and private tour guide at 09:00am for driving across Turkey’s hinterland, along the ancient Silk Road via Kayseri. On your route you will have time to visit the Karatay Caravansarai before arrival in Adiyaman. Overnight in our Adiyaman Hotel.

*As there are not a lot of hotel options in the city your hotel will be provided by our company in a secure location.

Day 10: You will be picked up from your hotel by tour guide in the early morning to climb Mt Nemrut to watch sunrise over the great Mesopotamia. We visit the outstanding funeral mousaleoums at the summit of Mt Nemrut which stands there such as a evidence of ancient kings’ ambitions to survive even after their death. From Nemrut we drive to Ataturk Dam straddling the mighty river Euphrates, and on to Sanliurfa, the ancient city of prophets such as Abraham and it’s famous Lake. Overnight in our Sanliurfa Hotel.

Day 11: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for driving from Sanliurfa to the on-going archaeological excavations at Gobekli Tepe. Although not widely known amongst the general public GobekliTepe is probably one of the most important archaeological sites in the world as it stands there as first temple of the worrld where people pray the God together. We drive to Diyarbakir and another ancient settlement; at 5000 years old is one of the oldest cities in the world. Diyarbakir is famous for its surrounding ancient city walls; constructed by the Romans, the current walls, built of massive black basalt blocks is, after the great wall of China, the longest continuous defensive wall in the world. Overnight in our Diyarbakir Hotel.

Day 12: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for driving from Diyarbakir to Mardin city which is located on a high hill overlooking the plains of South Eastern Anatolia. After breakfast, we will visit Dair-Al-Zafaran (known as Saffron Monastery), home of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchy and still an active monastery. The site of the Saffron monastery has been a sacred place for thousands of years for local citizens of the region. After lunch we will drive to Hasankeyf, situated by the Tigris River; soon to be submerged under the flood waters of a new dam on the Tigris. From Hasankeyf town we go on driving to Tatvan on the western shore of Lake Van. Overnight in our Tatvan Hotel.

Day 13: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for driving to Van via Akdamar Island where we will visit the beautifully restored 10th century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross (known as Sourp Khach) then go on driving to the Van city which is located in the Eastern border of Turkey with Iran. Overnight in our Van Hotel.

Day 14: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for driving to the south, along a branch of the Silk Road (Ipek Yolu) to visit Hosap Castle. The main castle structure of Hosap, built straddling the Silk Road it served as both a means of protecting the road and as a point of charging tolls on travellers. From Hosap we return to Van for lunch, before ending the day with a visit to the 3000 year old Citadel of Van to watch the sun set over Lake Van. Overnight in our Van Hotel.

Day 15: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for driving to Dogubayazit town which is located in Agri city, via Muradiye and the pretty Bendimaahi Falls. In Dogubayazit , we visit the spectacular Ishak Pasha Palace before continuing our journey north skirting around the western edge of Mt Ararat. Mt. Ararat is one of the great natural spectacles of the world, known in Turkish as ‘the Mountain of Pain’ and in Kurdish as the ‘Mountain of Fire’. Armenians know it at as Masis. The name Ararat derives from the Bible (Jeremiah 51:27) and is a transliteration of ‘Urartu’ the name foreigners gave to this region and its inhabitants in Biblical times. Overnight in our Kars Hotel.

Day 16: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am for visiting Ani Ruins to spend the morning at the former capital of the great medieval Armenian Kingdom. The remains of the ruined city include several churches as well as the shell of the Cathedral of Ani, the citadel and a mosque along with an extensive and well preserved defensive wall. Overnight in our Kars Hotel.

Day 17: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am to follow the Aras river west through the First World War battlefield site of Sarikamis along the river Aras via magical scenery of fields of gorse and fern, pristine river beds and deep ravines by the beautiful six-arched Cobandede bridge and into Erzurum. Overnight in our Erzurum Hotel.

Day 18: You will be picked up from your hotel by private tour guide at 09:00am to drive from Erzurum to Trabzon. We drive north through the Pontic Alps (mountains of Northern Anatolia), in the steps of Xenophon’s Ten Thousand with spectacular views, along the Karasu, the northernmost branch of the Euphrates, to Askale, with its ruined Byzantine fortress. We continue over the 2390m Kopdagi Pass, the Black Sea watershed, into the Coruh valley, passing the huge fortress of Bayburt. We continue down to the spectacular cliff hanging monastery of Sumela; dedicated to the Virgin Mary, this has been a monastic site since the 4th century AD. Perched high in a gorge of the Altindere Vadisi National Park, the present buildings date from 12th century on.  Overnight in our Trabzon Hotel.

Day 19: You will be picked up from your hotel and transferred to Trabzon Airport for flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul you will be met by our representative at the airport holding name sign with your name on it. You will be transferred to your Istanbul hotel with private van. Overnight in your Istanbul hotel.

Day 20: Free day in Istanbul to discover the city on your own. According to your international flight time you will be transferred to Istanbul Airport.

Our service ends here, we hope to have you as our guest again.

If you would like to skip your last day in Istanbul we can arrange the flights accordingly and upon arrival in Istanbul city you can connect with your international flight and depart for your home. Please advise if you want to revise the program according to your flight schedule.

It was a pleasure for us to have you as our guest here,

Question: Is it possible to change the tour route? Answer: Of course, as this is a custom made tour itinerary we can change the tour route and make a new program according to your wish however it may take some time as it's 20 days package.

Question: What are the language options? Answer: We can operate your tour in English or Spanish. Please contact us for other language options.

Question: What do semi-private tour means? Answer: In order to minimize the cost of tour package we can make some of your tour with small groups in some destinations however after Cappadocia it should be private as there is no regular group tour option.

Question: Why some of hotels are not included but included in some other destinations? Answer: As hotels offer good rates in online booking platforms we don't include hotel booking service in most of destinations however as it will be difficult to choose hotel in Eastern part of Turkey we will include hotel booking there.

Question: How safe is Eastern part of Turkey for travellers? Answer: It's safe to travel around Turkey now, however your tour consultant will advise you tour details and safety on your tour days. Please note that you will stay away from Syrian Border during your tour here so you won't need to worry about it.

Question: How to meet my tour guides? Answer: Your tour guides will be waiting you at the lobby of your hotels for departure. Also you will see our representatives with name signs at each airport to meet you for transfer.

Question: Can we add another site or choose the sites of visit to our program? Answer: Please advise us in advance if you would like to choose the sites of visit or add another site of visit to your tour itinerary, so we can revise it accordingly before finalizing your itinerary.

Question: Are we alone with the guide or will there be a group? Answer: In group tours you will have new friends however you will be alone with your tour guide during private tours.

Question: What kind of vehicle is used for transportation? Answer: Depending on your number vehicle choice is managed however our tours are generally operated with Mercedes vito or Mercedes Sprinter for larger groups.

Question: How to manage hotel reservations in the Eastern part of Turkey? Answer: As there are not too many hotel options your hotel bookings will be included in the tour package for Eastern part of Turkey so you won't need to worry about bookings all around Turkey.

Question: Are we going to visit local villages and meet with local people in the region or only visit touristic sites? Answer: As this is a private tour operated to discover historic sites, learn about culture and people your tour guide will take you to villages to meet with people and walk out of the well known sites to have unforgettable experiences.

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20 Days Private Western Turkey Tour Package

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Duration: 20 days Tour starting point: Istanbul Airport Tour ending point: Same with departure point Includes: Private Tours, Professional Tour Guide, Domestic Flight Tickets, Airport Transfers, Museum/Attraction Tickets, Transportation With Private Vans, All state and local taxes, toll fees, Hot Air Balloon Ride, Blue Cruise (breakfast & lunch & dinner included), Whirling Derwish Show Excludes: International flights, Hotel Bookings, Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner (unless contrary mentioned), Drinks, Insurance, Gratitude (suggested), Personal Expenses Sights to see: Western Shore of Turkey covering Aegean Sea and Mediterranean Seas with Cappadocia and Istanbul

Private Tours Professional Tour Guide Domestic Flight Tickets Airport Transfers Museum/Attraction Tickets Transportation With Private Vans All state and local taxes, toll fees Hot Air Balloon Ride Blue Cruise (breakfast & lunch & dinner included) Whirling Derwish Show

International flights Hotel Bookings Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, (unless contrary mentioned) Drinks Insurance Gratitude (suggested) Personal Expenses

Private Western Turkey Tour

Private Western Turkey Tour – Antalya

Day 1 : Arrival in Istanbul and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman relics tour and overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 3 : Istanbul Bosphorus and Taksim Tour & Whirling Derwish show in the evening overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 4 : Departure from Istanbul for Troy and Canakkale city tour and overnight in Canakkale.

Day 5 : Pergamon & Thyateira (one of Holy Seven Churches of Asian Minor) & Sirince tour and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 : Ephesus Ancient City & Virgin Mary House & St John (one of Holy Seven Churches of Asian Minor) tour and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7 : Priene & Miletus & Didyma tour and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 8 : Pamukkale and Hierapolis (one of Holy Seven Churches of Asian Minor) Tour and overnight in Pamukkale.

Manavgat Waterfalls – Private Western Turkey Tour

Day 9 : Leodikia & Aphrodisias & Kaunos Ancient City tour ad overnight in Koycegiz.

Day 10 : Dalyan & Koycegiz Tour and overnightin Fethiye.

Day 11 : Xantos & Patara & Letoon Tour and overnight in Fethiye.

Day 12 : From Fethiye departure for Blue Cruise by visiting Kas, Myra, Demre Coves.

Day 13 : Blue Cruise on the turquoise water of the Mediterranean Sea.

Day 14 : Blue Cruise on hidden coves of Mediterranean Sea.

Day 15 : Pick up from Olympos, Antalya City Tour & Manavgat Waterfalls, and overnight in Antalya .

Day 16 : Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour, and overnight in Antalya.

Day 17 : Drive to Konya Derwish Lodges, Catalhoyuk Neolithic Village, and drop off Cappadocia for overnight stay.

Day 18 : Hot Air Balloon Ride & Cappadocia North Tour and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 19 : Cappadocia South Tour and flight back to Istanbul, overnight in Istanbul.

Day 20 : Departure from Istanbul for flight back home.

The Private Western Turkey Tour Package service ends here, we hope you had a great time and hope to have you as our guest again.

Q: Which languages are available for this tour? A: We can operate your tour in English, Spanish and Italian languages upon request. Please contact us for other language options.

Q: Is it possible to change the tour route? A: Of course, as this is a private tour we can change the tour route and make a new program according to your wish, please don't hesitate sending us inquiries.

Q: Why hotels are not included? A: As hotels offer good rates in online booking platforms we don't include hotel booking service however we will suggest you the central locations in each destination to book your hotel, so you can make your hotel booking in accordance with your priorities.

Q: Can we add another site or choose the sites of visit to our program? A: Please advise us in advance if you would like to choose the sites of visit or add another site of visit to your tour itinerary, so we can revise it accordingly.

Q: Will I be alone with the guide or will I be a part of the group? A: This is a private tour service, you/your family will be alone with your tour guide. However in Blue Cruise and Hot Air Balloon you will be in small groups.

Q: What kind of vehicle is used for transportation? A: Depending on your number vehicle choice is managed however our tours are generally operated with Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter for larger groups.https://www.getyourguide.com/istanbul-l56/istanbul-full-day-private-city-sightseeing-tour-t50533/?utm_force=0

Q: Are we going to visit local villages and meet with local people in the region or only visit touristic sites? A: As this is a private tour operated to discover historic sites, learn about culture and people your tour guide will take you to villages to meet with people and walk out of the well known sites to have unforgettable experiences.

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20 DAY TURKEY TOURS

Welcome to Istanbul, crossroads of East and West, as well as the world’s only city that spans two continents. Tour enables you to discover Istanbul’s major sites on this morning’s tour. Discover the ancient Hippodrome, which once served as the public center of Byzantium for more than a thousand years. Then behold the breathtaking Blue Mosque, built by Sultan Ahmet and decorated with exquisite blue Iznik tiles. Continue to the magnificent Topkapi Palace, once the residence of the Ottoman sultans. After lunch we visit the magnificent Byzantine Church; Hagia Sophia, one of the finest architectural works in the world. We finish off our tour with a visit to the Basilica Cistern. This is one of the most popular visits in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul

Travel to Bursa this morning, located at the foot of Mount Olympus which was first capital of Ottoman Empire, one of the largest empires in the history. Explore this absorbing destination with its famous Grand Mosque a landmark example of early Ottoman architecture and richly decorated Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum. Have lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in the old town famous for its Iskender Kebab and especially candied chestnuts. After lunch, wander through the fascinating Kozahan the silk bazaar which was at the heart of the ancient silk trade. Overnight in Bursa

Depart for Iznik (ancient Nicaea) once served as the capital of the Byzantine Empire and has been an important center for Christianity since 325. After arrival, have a short orientation drive around 1700-year-old gates and city walls which surround Iznik are relatively well preserved and tour the city ruins. Visit one of the significant historical monuments Hagia Sophia of Nicaea and the Green Mosque, with its beautifully tiled minaret. After the tour, drive to Bolu passing by beautiful countryside. On the way you will be pleasantly surprised by the environmental treasures surrounded by dense forests, mountain views and clear lake waters. Soak in the beauty of nature at the region’s natural treasures. Overnight in Bolu.

This morning drive to the UNESCO World Heritage-listed town of Safranbolu; one of the very important stops on the Silk Road. We start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to get a city view, which was an open-air prayer place where people came together to pray for rain or for a fruitful, fertile and blessed summer. Then discover Safranbolu’s well-preserved wooden houses, Cinci Inn and Bath, old government building, the clock tower and the Arasta Bazaar where we will learn about the traditional handicraft shops. In the afternoon we drive to Yoruk village where you can find great examples of traditional Turkish houses. Overnight in Safranbolu.

Early morning departure to the capital city of Ankara where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk; founder of modern Turkey. After lunch, enjoy this afternoon visiting Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, also known as Hittite Museum holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old, including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Overnight in Ankara

After breakfast, drive to Cappadocia with an en-route visit to Hattusha, the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. Today explore two of the most fascinating and important sites of the Hittites; the archaeological site of Hattusha and the rock sanctuary of Yazılıkaya. At Hattusha, the capital, stroll through the celebrated Lion Gate, King’s Gate, Sphinx Gate and see the city’s ramparts, palaces and temples. Explore the impressive ruins of fortifications, placed on rocky peaks in the centre of the Upper City, bear witness to the complexity of Hittite rock masonry, and the longest known Hittite hieroglyphic inscription from the Hittite Empire in the Upper City. Also visit the best-preserved ruin of a Hittite Temple from the 13th century B.C., known as Great Temple in the Lower City. En route to the famous rock sanctuary of Yazılıkaya, stop for lunch. Then, discover the Yazilkaya Sanctuary, which is an open-air temple with two natural chambers cut into the bedrock, lies 2 km northeast of the capital, on a slope of a mountain barrier, where you can still see richest and most striking samples of Hittite relief art, featuring the chief gods and goddesses and the figures of the Great King Tuthaliya IV. After visits, drive to Cappadocia for overnight

Your first real encounter with Cappadocia almost Martian landscape is in the Zelve valley, one of the earliest inhabited and latest abandoned monastic settlements in Cappadocia with its troglodyte houses. Visit Çavuşin, an abandoned rock village known for its old Christian churches and houses. After lunch in Mustafapasa at an old Greek house hosted by a local family, drive to Kaymakli Underground City, the widest and one of the best-preserved underground cities in the region. Roam this subterranean network of homes, stables, cellars and kitchens and learn how it was used by early Christians to escape persecution. Continue to Uchisar Rock-Castle where you can enjoy a sweeping view of the area from the highest point in the region. Return to your hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

An early wakeup call awaits you today. The fairy tale chimneys of Cappadocia rank as one of the world’s most magical destinations, but the most spectacular views are by air. During this sunrise hot air balloon ride, you’ll float above rock-cut churches, scenic valleys, and centuries-old beehive homes for an unforgettable bird’s eye panorama. After this once in a lifetime experience, head back to your

hotel for your deserved breakfast before a full day tour of Cappadocia. Immerse yourself in some of the most historic and cultural sites in Turkey. The rock formations beyond belief in Devrent Valley with the lunar landscape of Cappadocia formed millions of years ago by massive volcanoes is a perfect place to start. Visit Pasabag’s fairy chimneys and then continue on your way towards Avanos center of terracotta art which is a popular destination because of its attractive old town and views over the river and its production of earthenware pottery. In the afternoon, visit the famous Goreme Open Air Museum to see the best examples of Byzantine art in Cappadocia where you can find early Christian Churches decorated with unique frescoes depicting various scenes from Bible. Return to your hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, drive through Central Anatolian Plateau to Konya with an en-route visit to the famous Sultanhan Caravanserai, which is the biggest caravanserai on the Silk Road. Continue to Konya and upon arrival, enjoy lunch with the locals in a traditional local restaurant. After lunch explore the city of Konya which was the capital of the Seljuq sultanate of Rum (Anatolia) and reached its greatest prosperity under their rule and was accounted one of the most brilliant cities of the world. Its enlightened rulers were great builders and patrons of art who endowed the city with many buildings, including some of the finest existing examples of Seljuq art. . Take a stroll through streets and admire the marvelous stonemasonry while visiting İnce Minare, Karatay Medrese and the Sirçali Medrese. Then, visit the museum of Mevlana Celaleddin-I Rumi, great philosopher and thinker who founded the Mawlawiyyah (Mevleviye) order of mystics, known in the West as the “Whirling Dervishes”. Explore the Dervish Lodge and The tekke (“monastery”) of Rūmī, comprising a number of buildings and his mausoleum which has beautiful tiles. Stay overnight in Konya.

An early departure after breakfast, travel through the most spectacular and picturesque route from Konya to Antalya over Taurus Mountains. On the way to Antalya, Begin your Greco-Roman quest by visiting Aspendos and admire the marvelously complete theatre which is the best-preserved in the whole of the Roman world and also Roman aqueduct at Aspendos which is the best-preserved in Asia Minor. After visits, proceed to Perge which has substantial Hellenistic and Roman gates and where a mere scrape of the shoe will reveal mosaic walkways through colonnaded streets. Continue to Antalya for overnight.

Enjoy a late breakfast at the hotel before our visit to Antalya Archaeological Museum, one of the country’s finest archaeological museums with exhibits from prehistory to Ottoman. After a panoramic city tour by the Mediterranean Coast, stop at Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall where

Duden River reaches the Mediterranean. Return to city center to take a stroll through the narrow streets of Antalya; founded by (and named after) Attalus II of Pergamum and discover the harbor which was the principal port in Pamphylia in ancient and Roman times. Spend the day discovering the natural beauty and the cultural depth of the city of Antalya. Stay overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, drive alongside the azure blue Mediterranean Sea. After arrival, have a short orientation drive through Demre; hometown of St Nicholas of Myra, the inspiration for Santa Claus. First, visit Church of St Nicholas where St. Nicholas was a bishop then drive to ancient city of Myra for its rock-cut tombs and extensive theater. After lunch enjoy a boat trip to discover the few remains of Lycian sunken city of Kekova immersed under the water after an earthquake. After the boat trip continue to Kas for overnight. Your evening is at your leisure to explore this pretty town.

After breakfast, drive to Beautiful Patara Beach; one of Turkey’s most famous beaches and the nesting ground of the loggerhead sea turtles. Then discover archaeological site of Patara including the Assembly Hall of the Lycian League, Arch of Mettius Modestus and Vespasian Bath. After lunch, drive to Xanthos-Letoon which is one of the Unesco World Heritage sites of Turkey. On the way to Fethiye stop at Tlos to see the rock carved tombs and continue to Fethiye for overnight. Your evening is at your leisure to explore this delightful town.

After breakfast drive to Dalyan Laguna where you’ll enjoy a boat ride to see the rock carved Lycian tombs and admire the seven kilometer long sandbar known as Iztuzu Beach, the nesting ground of the caretta caretta sea turtles. After lunch, leave the coast and drive into the interior of Anatolia to visit one of the most beautiful classical sites in Turkey, Aphrodisias which was the centre of a Roman cult of Aphrodite and home of an important school for the production of high-quality and widely exported sculpture, where you can find many fine examples in the museum.  Take time to visit the archaeological site including Temple of Aphrodite and the largest and most complete stadium to have survived from the ancient world. Continue to Pamukkale for overnight.

Enjoy a late breakfast at the hotel before our visit to Pamukkale; an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests and outstanding universal value which is preserved as a World Heritage by UNESCO. Spend the day discovering the natural beauty and the cultural depth of Pamukkale to marvel at the extraordinary formations caused by calcite-laden water which have given rise to its Turkish name, literally translated as “Cotton Castle”. Visit Roman health spa of Hierapolis and enjoy a swim and bathe in the same pools as the Attalid kings of the second century BC. After lunch visit the nearby archaeological site of Hierapolis and its necropolis which is the largest of the ancient world. After visits drive to Kuşadası for overnight passing by beautiful countryside.

After breakfast start a busy and exciting day in Ephesus, the principal centre on the Aegean coast under the Roman Empire and capital of the province of Asia, with a population of 400,000 in the second century AD. Today’s full day tour begins at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World and the most popular pagan pilgrimage destination in the Greco-Roman world. Then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus, which has become the most extensively excavated site of the ancient world to explore its breathtaking range of buildings with its amazing two-storey Library of Celsus and the enormous theatre, originally seating 24,000 and scene of the protest against St Paul described in the Acts of the Apostles. Wander the ancient marble streets to see ruins of Odeon, Hercules Gate, Temple of Hadrian, and Agora and view the luxurious terrace houses with marble-lined halls, mosaics and beautiful frescoes reflecting the life of the highly sophisticated roman citizens. After lunch drive up to Bulbul Mountain to visit the chapel believed to be the house where the Virgin Mary spent the final days of her life. In complete contrast, also discover the remains of St John’s Basilica, built by the Emperor Justinian over the tomb of St John who was entrusted to care for Virgin Mary and it’s believed she travelled with him to Ephesus. After visits to the House of Virgin Mary and Basilica of St John, both are pilgrimage sites for many people of all denomination, continue to the picturesque village of Sirince or return to the hotel with the rest of the day free to enjoy at leisure.

Early morning departure, drive to the ancient city of Pergamon; was the most powerful city-state in Asia Minor, rivalling Athens and Alexandria as a center of culture under the Hellenistic Attalid dynasty. Visit the Acropolis with breathtaking views over the valley and discover remains of Attalid palaces, an Altar of Zeus (most of which is now in Berlin) and  the remains of the most impressive Hellenistic theater in Asia Minor on a steep-sided hill. Then visit the nearby archaeological site of Asclepieon lie on flat ground below, a highly significant medical center in the ancient world. After lunch, visit the legendary city of Troy, the site of one of the most famous wars of ancient times, immortalized in Homer’s Iliad. Discover the many layers of this ancient city, the Trojan horse and the 3700 year old city walls and here hear about the stories of Helen of Troy and the famous battle between Achilles and Paris. Continue to Çanakkale for overnight.

After breakfast, cross the Strait of Dardanelles by ferry to discover Gallipoli; the site of one of the most famous battles of the World War I and where so many brave soldiers on both sides fought and died.  First start with the Helles sector where British and French forces landed at several beaches. Here visit the sites of the Landing Beaches, The Turkish Martyrs’ Monument, Morto Bay, The Helles Memorial of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC). Stop for lunch at Eceabat, before heading to the ANZAC Sector. After lunch start the tour of ANZAC battlefields and memorials to visit Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston’s Jolly, parts of Turkish and ANZAC trenches & tunnels, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial, The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial and Gallipoli Epic Presentation Center (Kabatepe War Museum). Late afternoon depart for Edirne for overnight.

After breakfast explore the city of Edirne and visit Selimiye Mosque with its single great dome and four slender minarets, dominates the skyline of the former Ottoman capital of Edirne. Admire the spectacular decorated interior space, meticulous craftsmanship, marble courtyard and brilliant Iznik tiles from the peak period of their production. Then discover its Social Complex, a group of buildings constructed around a mosque considered to be the ultimate architectural expression ever achieved of the Ottoman külliye by the master architect Sinan, the most outstanding architect of the Ottoman Empire. After a visit to this spectacular landmark declared as a UNESCO World Heritage Site recently  discover historic center of the city including an Old Mosque, Ali Pasha Arasta Bazaar and Sultan Beyazid II Complex also known as the Health Care Museum or  Darüssifa is one of the mystic and interesting places where a mentally ill were treated with water and the sound of music. After lunch in one of the traditional restaurants in the old town, continue to Grand Synagogue of Edirne, a historic Sephardi synagogue which was Europe’s third-largest and the largest in Turkey. After visits, continue to Istanbul for overnight.

Istanbul is geographically situated straddling two continents and your visit would not be complete without a tour of the Bosporus Strait that divides Europe from Asia. Let’s begin Bosphorus journey at the Dolmabahce Palace built in 19th century is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire with the last of Ottoman Sultans was residing there. After visiting the Dolmabahce Palace, take a boat trip up the Bosphorus with authentic local atmosphere and amazing views of both the Asian and European sides of Istanbul. Depending on your flight departure time, the rest of the day is free to enjoy for last minute shopping at the worldwide famous Grand Covered Bazaar, the oldest and one of the largest covered markets in the World with its more than 4000 shops.

Transfer to Airport for the return flight back home. End of Services

Your package concludes but; you can choose to extend your stay in Istanbul to explore more.

20 Days Turkey Tour

• 20 Days Turkey Tour with Eastern Turkey and Black Sea

20 Days Eastern Turkey and Black Sea Tour

Day 1- Istanbul

After arrival Istanbul Airport, We will pick you up from airport and transfer to hotel, the remaining of the day is your free time to explore the city on your own.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2- Istanbul- Walking City Tour ( B / L )

Breakfast then fully Guided Istanbul Old City Walking Tour which we will visit Topkapi Palace (closed on Tuesdays),  Hippodrome, Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia Museum  (closed on Mondays), Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays).

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3- Cappadocia- North Tour ( L )   

Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel then transfer to Istanbul Airport and flight to Cappadocia, arrival then we will start a full day guided tour of Northern Cappadocia. We will visit the monastic complex of Goreme Open Air Museum with its astonishing rock-hewn architecture and vibrant frescoes; Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the rocky region; the lunar landscape of Devrent  Valley; the lovely town of Avanos and famous for its pottery and painted tiles in Turkey; Pasabag Valley, which has some of the most stunning fairy chimneys in Cappadocia, Cavusin, an old Christian village and Urgup’s fairy chimneys. End of the tour transfer to hotel and overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4 – Cappadocia -South Tour ( B / L ) 

*Balloon Flight is Highly Recommended

After Breakfast at your hotel we will depart for a full day guided tour of Southern Cappadocia beginning with Pigeon Valley, where you see thousands of pigeon houses lining the steep cliffs. A visit to one of the extraordinary underground cities Derinkuyu or Kaymakli. At Selime Village you will be astonished by the beautiful churches carved out of the volcanic rocks. Visit Ihlara Valley, the most  beautiful valley in Cappadocia. At the end of your tour, you will take a bus to Ankara which will take about four hours, arrival and transfer to your hotel, Overnight in Ankara.

Day 5- Ankara ( B )

Breakfast at your Ankara hotel then it will be your free day on your own, you can explore the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and other ancient attractions, discover the remains from the Stone and Neolithic ages and learn about the Hittites, Phygians and Urartians. You can also visit the Citadel of Ankara and Ataturk Mausoleum, ‘’ Anitkabir’’. You can walk along the historical markets of Samanpazari, walk by historical Turkish Parliment House and have a coffee or lunch break at Tunalihilmi street then you may go to Karum Mall then do some shopping on your own.You will have a remarkable day in Ankara on your own. Overnight in Ankara.

Day 6 – Ankara to Mt. Nemrut – Urfa

Early morning we will pick you up from your hotel, transfer to airport and flight to Adiyaman, on arrival, you will be met by the guide then we will visit the magnificent funerary monument at the peak of Mt Nemrut which stands as a testament to an ancient king’s ambition. From Nemrut we continue to the massive Ataturk Dam straddling the mighty river Euphrates, and on to Sanlıurfa, the ancient city of prophets.

Overnight in Sanlıurfa.

Day 7 – Gobekli Tepe – Diyarbakir ( B )

Breakfast at your hotel then we will proceed to the on-going archaeological excavation area at Göbekli Tepe. So far Gobekli Tepe is known as one of the most important and oldest archaeological site in the world. We will drive to Diyarbakir which is an ancient settlement in the world. It is one of the most important and developed city in Eastern Turkey which is famous for its ancient city walls; constructed by the Romans, the current walls, built of massive black basalt blocks, the longest defensive wall in the world. Overnight Diyarbakir.

Day 8 – Mardin – Hasankeyf – Tatvan ( B )

Breakfast at your hotel then we will depart from Diyarbaki to Mardin which is located on a high hill overlooking to the plains of southern Turkey. We will visit Deir-Al-Zafaran (the Saffron Monastery),centre of the Syrian Orthodox Patriarchy which is still an active monastery. The site of the Saffron monastery has been a sacred place for thousands of years. We will drive to Hasankeyf, situated by the Tigris River; soon to be submerged under the flood waters of a new dam on the Tigris. After visiting Hasankeyf we will drive to Tatvan which will take about four hours. Overnight in Tatvan.

Day 9 – Akdamar – Van ( B )

After breakfast we will drive to near Akdamar Island where we visit the beautifully restored 10th Century Armenian Church of the Holy Cross or Sourp Khach. Then we will drive back to Van city then Overnight in Van.

Day 10 – Van – Hosap ( B )

After having breakfast at the hotel we will drive to south along a branch of the Silk Road to visit Hosap Castle. The main castle of Hosap, built straddling the Silk Road which was used to protect the road and a point of charging tolls from the travellers in old days. After visiting Hosap we will drive back to Van to visit old Citadel of Van to watch the sun set over Lake Van. Overnight in Van.

Day 11 – Dogubeyazit – Ararat – Kars ( B )

After having breakfast we will depart from Van for Dogubeyazit where we will visit the spectacular Ishak

Pasha Palace then we will drive to Mt Ararat which is one of the biggest natural spectacles of the world.

Mt.Ararat consists of two peaks, Ararat traditionally is associated with the mountain on which Noah’s Ark came to rest at the end of the Flood. The name Ararat, as it appears in the Bible, is the Hebrew equivalent of Urardhu, the Assyro-Babylonian name of a kingdom that flourished between the Aras and the Upper Tigris rivers. After visiting Mt Ararat we will drive to Kars and Overnight in Kars.

Day 12 – Kars – Ani ( B )

After breakfast at your hotel in Kars we will drive to Ani to spend the morning at the former capital of the great medieval Armenian Kingdom. The remains of the ruined city include several churches as well as the shell of the Cathedral of Ani, the citadel and a mosque along with an extensive and well preserved defensive wall. Overnight in Kars.

Day 13 – Kars – Erzurum ( B )

Breakfast then we will depart for Erzurum by passing through Sarikamis along the gorge of the river Aras and Cobandede bridge and we will reach to Erzurum. Overnight in Erzurum.

Day 14 – Erzurum to Trabzon ( B )

After breakfast at your hotel in Erzurum then the driver will drop you to bus station and you will take a bus to Trabzon which will take about five hours, arrival and transfer to your hotel and overnight in Trabzon.

Day 15- Trabzon- City Tour ( B )

Breakfast at the hotel then depart for St. Sophia Church/Mosque, a 13th century church and see its extraordinary collections of Byzantine frescoes, depart for Gulbahar Hatun Mosque, Castle and Ataturk’s Mansion (a picturesque hillside retreat), visit Ortahisar Mosque (a Comneni cathedral in the old town). In the afternoon we will explore the cobbled stone streets of Trabzon. Drive to Boztepe; enjoy your tea from samovar with the panoramic view of the city. We will visit Lake Sera then back to your hotel, overnight in Trabzon.

Day 16- Trabzon-Sumela Monestary – Zigana – Karaca Cave ( B )

Breakfast then depart for Sumela Monastery, we will visit the 4th century Sumela Monastery which clings to a sheer cliff face in a forest, relax beside a flowing stream at Altindere Valley National Park, we will drive along the Silk Road through the Zigana Mountains  which will take us to Karaca Cave , considered to be the most beautiful cave in Turkey for its colors and formations. End of the day overnight in Trabzon.

Day 17- Ayder Tour ( B  )

We pick you up from your hotel at about 09:30am, the first stop on the tour will be Surmene; famous for handmade knives. Next, we will see how fabrics are woven in tradational looms, we will visit the tea groves at Ziraat Botanic Garden in Rize.

After stopping for a tea break near the historical old Ottoman Stone Bridge in Storm Valley, we will reach to Ayder highland. Enjoy your free time in here to discover the Ayder highland. Enjoy your day by sitting on the grasses and watching the mountains full of trees, breathe the forest smell, taste the local foods being cooked over the tradational stoves of the local restaurants. End of the day drive back to Trabzon by watching all these beautiful greeneries of Black Sea, arrival and transfer to your hotel in Trabzon.

Day 18- Uzungol Tour ( B )

We pick you up from your hotel at about 10:00am and drive to Uzungol , we will be visiting a horse farm and tea factory on our way to Uzungol. It was declared as a Nature Park due to its rich flora, stunning wildlife and outstanding natural beauty. Everywhere is covered with spruce trees, an impressive array of wildlife exists with species such as roe deer, wild boar, bear, badger, lynx, birds of prey, and trout as well as various kinds of reptiles.

End of the tour transfer to airport and flight to Istanbul, arrival and transfer to your hotel,overnight in Istanbul.

Day 19- Istanbul-Half Day Bosphorus Tour ( B )

After having your breakfast at your hotel, you will be picked up for a half day morning bosphorus tour to have an unforgettable day. You will have a chance to see;

Spice Market , Golden Horn , City Walls then you will take an unforgettable

Bosphorus by Boat , the boat tour is done between two continents, full of  the most expensive pavillions and palaces. It finishes at about 12:30 then drop to your hotel, free afternoon on your own, overnight in Istanbul.

Day 20- Istanbul ( B )

After breakfast, our tour concludes and we say good  bye to our new friends and according to your  international flight we transfer you to airport and say  ” have a good flight ”.

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Highlight of 20 days Turkey Itinerary

Updated: Feb 27, 2021

' Turkey is an European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, Balkan country, Caucasian country, neighbour to Africa, Black Sea country, Caspian Sea, all these - Ahmet Davutoglu'.

In order to escape cold weather that started to hit Central Asia, I started to search for a cheap gateway flight ticket to the next country that offers visa-free access to Malaysian passport holder. After a quick search, I booked a cheap Turkish Airlines flight from Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan to Istanbul. And this is the beginning of my stay in the country where East meets West .

As previous countries, I decided on route seldom travelled by mass-tourism. Last minutes planning and by local recommendation, this is how my 20 days itinerary look like.

This route starts and end in Istanbul and it offers a variety of sights and scenery from some of the best that Turkey have to offers. From the modern city of Istanbul to the ancient sunken city of Kekova, hope you will be able to experience the wonders that I had experience. Turkey had never stop amazed me.

As Turkey is a large country stranded in between Europe and Asia, I would recommend travelling in Turkey for at least 2 weeks in order to fully experience all that Turkey had to offer at a comfortable pace. The journey will start mostly in Istanbul as most international flight will land in either Istanbul or Ankara. However, I would recommend to start it in Istanbul as Istanbul itself is amazing city which span 2 continents. And of course, the flight ticket to Istanbul is cheaper as well 😁

For this itinerary, you can adjust the length of the stay in each cities depending on your travel preferences. It will start in Istanbul in the north to Goreme in the east and all the way south to Antalya. From Antalya, it will involve driving through coastal highway (which in my opinion is the most beautiful road trip in whole Turkey) before ending it in Istanbul to catch your flight to your next adventure.

Summary - Istanbul (4 days) -> Gerome (4 days) -> Konya (1 day) -> Antalya (2 days) -> Chimaera (1 day) -> Kekova (2 days) -> Pamukkale (1 day) -> Sulcuk (2 days) -> Sirince (1 day) -> Istanbul (2 days)

Travelling make easy in Turkey as most local can speak English and are friendly enough to offer their help except in Istanbul which has a few rotten apples in term of tourist scammer (which I would explain more below).

Day 1-4 Istanbul

Once you touch down at Istanbul airport, make your way to the city centre by using the airport bus. You can also put Istanbul as your last stop if you manage to catch a cheap connecting flight to Nevsehir or Kayseri for the next destination (Gerome).

The best area to stay in Istanbul is on the European side of the city. I would recommend staying at either Sultanahmet Square or Taksim square as both areas are close to major tourist spots and an excellent transport hub.

Start your journey in Istanbul by spending at least a day in Sultanahmet area to visit the majestic Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, the Blue Mosque and Basilica Cistern. If you intern to visit other parts of Turkey as per this iterinary, consider purchase the Museum Pass which is valid for 15 days for visit to government-managed museum.

My favourite place is Hagia Sophia. It was once of the most impressive and important buildings ever constructed in Turkey. People even call it the 8th wonder of the world. Currently, it was known as Hagia Sophia Holy Grand Mosque. Formerly it was the Church of Hagia Sophia. Hence when you walk into it, you can experience the mixture of architecture of 2 of world largest religions. Here you may see a drawing of Christianity next to Islamic symbol.

Once you completed your tour, walk across the square to visit the Blue Mosque. Take a short break during the prayer recital to listen to the ' Battle of Prayer ' between Hagia Sophia mosque and the Blue Mosque.

Near to Sultanahmet Square, try to look for the entrance to an ancient cistern (artificial reservoir) Basilica Cistern. 52 stone steps are all you need to enter this fantastic architecture. It was built in the 6th century. Ambient lighting and cold air will soak your skin upon stepping down the stair. Here, you will be surrounded by 336 marbles columns that give you fantastic Instagram photo.

While you are there, try to search for Tear Column and Medusa Column and you will be surprised.

Spend the next few days in Istanbul by taking a stroll at Istiklal Street which is the most popular avenue in Istanbul. You may start your stroll from Taksim Square in the north and finished it off with a sunset view from Gelata Tower (south). Plan your timing well if you want to experience the sunset from the top of Gelata Tower as the queue to enter the tower just before the sunset will be long.

Complete your visit by indulging in local cuisine at the Spice Bazaar.

Day 5-8 Gerome

The next destination will be Jewel of Turkey, Cappacodia. I had always been fascinated by the sight of countless hot air balloon across a landscape that looks like it was from another planet. However, Cappacodia is more than just hot air balloon ride.

There are a few small towns where you can catch the hot air balloon but a stay at Gerome will be ideal as basic amenity is there (including a Hamman bathhouse). Check the weather forecast before planning your trip to Gerome if you wish to take the hot air balloon as hot air balloon ride was very dependence on the weather condition. Spend your first day with hot air balloon ride and strolling around this lovely small town.

Visitor to Gerome have the option of 2 route; the Red tour (North) and Green Tour (South). If you are base on Gerome, you can do the Red tour DIY style.

Red Tour: Start your day in the early morning with the view of rising hot air balloon at Sunrise point (use Maps.me for direction). Here, you can see the rock formation of Love Valley under the brimming sunlight. After enjoying the sunrise, walk to the town of Uchisar to visit the magnificent Uchisar Castle. Other interesting points to explore including Gerome Open Air Museum, Love Valley and Fairy Chimney.

Fun Facts: Pigeon house's name came from numerous man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that had been carved into volcanic tuff. In ancient Turkey, pigeons had been used in this region as message carrier and their dropping had been used as fertilizer. With the advancement in today morning, the usage of messenger pigeon had been phased out. However, their legacy remains in the form of these amazing Pigeon houses.

Up next is the Green tour on day 3. On Green tour, you will visit Derinkuyu Underground City and Ilhara Valley. There is about 36 underground cities in Cappacodia with Derinkuyu Underground City being the deepest with 600 plus outside doors and with the deep of 85m. You will find various room with interesting features such as stables (yes, ancient Cappacodian raise livestock under the ground), cellars, storage rooms, schools and churches. Locals build it as a temporary shelter from frequent raids by invading armies.

Next up is Ilhara Valley. This 14km gorge was the settlement of Christians escaping prosecution by Roman soldiers. Here, you may enjoy serene gorge with many ancient churches.

It is quite a distance if you drive from Istanbul to Gerome. As a budget tight traveller, I opt to travel by overnight bus to Gerome. This way, I can save on my travel expenses and at the same time, save on 1-night accommodation. And believe me, long-distance bus in Turkey is the best I had throughout my journey (imagine being served with drink by a bus attendance. Yes, you hear me right. Buses in Turkey have onboard attendance just like in any flight to serve your need and drink). While there, why not staying in one of the numerous cave hotel/hostels, right?

Day 9 Konya

Inspired by photos I saw online about a group of men in white robe dancing and swirling, I made my way to the city of Konya from Gerome. But upon reaching here, I was wrong. It was not a dance, instead, it was a religious praying ritual.

The ceremony runs for several hours and divided into 7 parts. I visited Mevlana Cultural Center to witness this surprising calm ceremony. However, the information on the schedule and purchasing of the ticket cannot be done online. Hence, I decided to try my luck there.

Once at the cultural center, I proceed to the receptionist and apparently, the ticket had to be booked in advance through a specific website. Seeing my disappointed face, the nice gentlemen proceed to offer me a free ticket. Yeah...

This ritual had become an unseparated identity of Turkey. Here at Mevlana Cultural Center, you will be treated to the captivating sight of Turkish Dervishes hypnotically spinning accompanied by the chant of prayer. It can also be view at Istanbul, but why don't visited it in its birthplace itself, right?

Day 10-11 Antalya

Antalya is famous as a tourist destination for many local Turkish. Beautiful beaches and majestic ruin of Aspendos are a must include in the itinerary's checklist.

Start your stay in Antalya by visiting Karaalioglu Park, Hidirlik Tower and Hadrian Castle Gate. All these three attractions are located in the city itself.

Alexander the Great. I believe most peoples had been heard of this name before. And here, in Antalya, you can visit one of the best-preserved legacy of the Roman Empire under the command of Alexander the Great; Ancient Theatre of Aspendos.

Work hard, party harder. I believe this is also the motto of the ancient Roman. To entertain themselves, ancient Roman-built numerous theatre across the empire and Aspendos is the among the best preserved. Sitting on the stone seat alone, I closed my eye and imagine how many great musician and performers had graced this theatre during the height of the Roman empire. How beautiful it would be.

Day 12 Playing with Fire @ Mt Olympos

Had you ever visited a mountain that had been burning for centuries just Fire Mountain in Dragon Ball animation? Yes, you can find it at Yanartas (Burning Rock in Turkish) in Southern Turkey. According to the myth, a mythical hero by the name of Bellerophon had killed the Chimaera; a monstrous fire breathing hybrid creature in ancient Greek culture.

Today, visitors can visit this mountain where cluster of small natural flames blazing. You can try to extinguish it, but it will come back alive after a while. While at there, pay a visit to 2 local guardian cats there. Yes, there are 2 cats lovely cats that call this mountain home. There are 2 flaming points in the mountain. The best time to visit it is after sunset where the flame is more visible. The hike to first flaming point takes about 40 minutes with mild difficulties. This is where you can find the two cat. It would be a good idea to bring some marshmallow to be grilled here.

Hike to the second flaming point will take another 30 minutes. However, the difficulties level is higher and I would not recommend it to hiker without torchlight and poor physical. Unlike flaming point 1 which have bigger flame, the flame at this point is smaller but it was blue in color. Again, use Maps.me to guide you to these 2 points.

As there is no accommodation nearby, please book your stay at Cirali instead.

If you are history buff, you can visit another ancient Roman ruin by the beach; the Olympos ruin.

Day 13-14 Sunken City of Kekova

As you drive from Cirali toward Kas, you will pass by a small town called Myra (Kali). Have a quick stop here to visit the rock-cut tomb and another ancient Roman theatre. Myra is one of four cities in ancient Roman which hold the title of metropolis city. It is also believed to be the origin of Santa Claus because this is where St Nicholas developed his teaching and spread his fame during his life time.

Complete your quick stop here by visiting the Santa Claus Museum.

Next, proceed to the nearby ancient port city of Andriake. Visit both the open air and enclose museum here to learn more about how Roman build their wealth via trading and taxation.

Surrounded by turquoise sea, the next sleeping town of Kas is a seaside town overlooking the Sunken City of Kekova. Kekova was once a flourishing city which is now completely underwater.

No swimming was allowed around the sunken city. To reach here, you must rent a boat from the local. The local boatman will bring you to various point of interest apart from the sunken city. Part of the boat tour normally will include a visit to the floating stone sarcophagus and Kalekoy village to visit it historical fortress.

Day 15 Pamukkale

Cotton Castle of Turkey needs no introduction. Doubted as among the most spectacular natural landscapes in the world, it was formed when spring water with high content of calcium bicarbonate flow over the edge of mountain terraces, cooled down and crystallized leaving behind a solid white-colored Calcium deposit. But warn you, as famous as it is, it comes with huge crowd.

Day 16-17 Sulcuk

Make Sulcuk your base to explore another world-famous Library of Ephesus. You can easily spend a day at Ephesus. Unlike other ancient remains on this itinerary, Ephesus is where you can experience the remain of the whole ancient Roman town. In Ephesus, you must visit its ancient library, walk through the market and strolling around the town square with its ancient Roman pillar. The town is so huge and you can expect to spend a whole day here.

If you have extra budget to spare, I would recommend you to visit the Terrace House of Ephesus (additional ticket required). Also known as 'Houses of the Rich', you can imagine life as rich peoples in Ancient Roman. Here, ancient Roman's technologies such as the heating system for the bath can be seem. Wow, imagine... hot water shower in ancient Roman? Unbelievable.

Apart from Ephesus, Selcuk is home to many other wonderful attractions such as Ephesus Museum, Basilica of St John, Temple of the Artemis (Seven Wonders of Ancient World), Meryemana, Ayasuluk Fortress, Roman Aqueduct and Grotto of the Seven Sleepers.

Day 18 Sirince

Approaching the end of the travel in Turkey, spend a night at the little village of Sirince. Wonderful food, lush greenery and no car are allowed in the town. It means, you can wander by foot around the narrow cobbled streets. Enjoy the bazaar here and remember to try the famed Turkish ice cream show and Turkish coffee.

The brewing of Turkish Coffee. Since I am allergic to coffee, the model in the video will be my travel companion from China 😁

As I am camera shy person, again, the model in the video is him again. Haha.

Day 19-20 Istanbul

You can spend the final 2 days in Turkey was spend in Istanbul for some last minutes sightseeing and souvenir hunting. 😊

TRAVELLING HACK IN TURKEY

1. transportation.

The best and cheapest travelling method to and from Istanbul two airport is using the airport transit buses with various drop off point in the city center. Istanbul like any other modern city is equipped with many modern transportation modes. However, some part of Istanbul consists of deep slope, so, be careful when you walk around especially during the raining season or snow. To get around Istanbul, consider purchase ISTANBULKART which you can use for tram, buses and metro.

Public transportation in Turkey is among the best in the world especially their buses. Booking can be done online. However, the seat was assigned based on gender, hence you might not be able to sit together with your opposite gender companion. Based on my experience however, this rule mainly applies to local Turkish.

The best way to travel here is by self-driving. The car rental is cheap here. However, the price of petrol is expensive. So, to maximise your dollar, please rent a diesel car. Toll is almost non-existence here. However, it would be safe to rent a car with HGS tag or OGS-onboard unit. No cash will be accepted. Your car rental provided will deduct the toll fees when they do the refund of your deposit. Pick up and return can be done on different location including the airport. My piece of advice is to rent from reputable rental company as just after I provide my credit card to my rental car provider (small local company), multiple unauthorised transactions on my credit card amounting to USD4000+ was made. Luckily, I manage to log a dispute and no payment was made.

Turkey boasts some of the best food in the world. From Kebab, Mediterranean cuisine to Burklava, you can find it all here. And the hygiene level is world-class too. So, you can rest assure when you ate even from the street.

Turkey government pay extra attention to make the country safe for visitors which make Turkey one of the most visited country in the world. The locals are friendly and helpful. However, with fame comes scammer.

As in the poster shown, I encounter two of the traps (shoe shiners and carpet sellers) in Istanbul. Just walk away when you feel uncomfortable. Some of the scammers are persistent but once they realise they not able to gain anything from you, they will walk away.

Better be safe than sorry, right?

4. Language

As most Turkish can speak excellent English, language barrier will not be a problem here as well.

My thought after visiting Turkey

Coming from another Islamic country, my initial thought about Turkey is it going to be a conservative country. However, it proves I am wrong. Turkish are among the less conservative Islamic countries. I love the fact how the Turkish manage to strike a balance between the modern world and their religious value.

Whenever you go in Turkey, expect to greet with smile by the locals. And of course, the foods are the best. 😍

AND I can't wait to go back to explore the remaining of the country. 20 days in this amazing country is too short.

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If you can spend about   three weeks (16 to 23 days) in Turkey, you can see quite a lot.

Here's a loose  TripKit™   itinerary  for a  21-day trip  through  Aegean ,   Mediterranean   and   central Turkey with suggestions for where you can add or omit a few days.

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Arrive in  Istanbul . Consider flying right through to your next destination, because you'll probably have to be back in Istanbul at the end of your trip to fly home, so plan to save Istanbul for the end of your trip.

If you're coming from a long distance (say, California or Australia), you may want to stay a few days in the city to regain your land legs.

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Highlights of Cappadocia are  Göreme Open Air Museum ,  Uçhisar ,  underground cities ,  Ihlara Valley , Zelve Valley ,  Soğanlı Valleys , and   Avanos .   More...

Drive along the ancient  Silk Road  from Cappadocia to  Konya , admiring the  Seljuk Turkish caravansarays  along the way. Stop at the  Sultan Hanı  for  tea  or a meal, and to see the grandest caravanserai of them all.

Spend the rest of the day and part of the next morning visiting the  Mevlana Museum  (Tomb of  Rumi ), and admiring Konya's other fine  medieval Seljuk buildings .  More...

Drive from Konya to the  Mediterranean coast , perhaps stopping in  Beyşehir  to see the unusual  Eşrefoğlu Mosque  and to have a lunch of lake fish. The drive is through dramatic mountains, ending on the coastal highway. Choose your beach destination: go east to  Alanya , west and south to  Side , or west to  Antalya .  More...

Days 10 & 11

Stay at least two nights on the coast here, more if you want time at the beach and/or to take excursions to  Termessos  and  Karain ;  Perge ,  Side  and  Aspendos ;  Köprülü Kanyon  for  rafting ; or  Phaselis  and  Olimpos .  More...

(For a shorter trip, spend all your "Mediterranean days" here, then drive northwest to  Denizli  and  Pamukkale , stay there one night, then continue west along the Meander River valley via  Aphrodisias  to  Ephesus .)

Days 12 to 14

Drive south from Antalya, then west along the coast, stopping for one or more nights at  Kaş ,  Kalkan ,  Patara ,  Fethiye ,  Ölüdeniz  or  Dalyan . Each has its charm and appeal.  More...

Days 15 & 16

If you don't want to miss  Aphrodisias  &  Pamukkale  you can head west, then north from  Dalyan  to  Muğla , then northeast to  Pamukkale . Or if the siren call of  Bodrum , Turkey's most chic resort, beckons to you, go west to Bodrum.  More...

Otherwise, from  Muğla  speed north along the highway to  Aydın , then  Selçuk  ( Ephesus ),  Şirince  or  Kuşadası .

Days 17 to 19

Spend at least two nights near  Ephesus , visiting that great city, taking my  day-trip to Priene, Miletus and Didyma , and tasting the wines in  Şirince .

Depending on how you've planned your time, you can easily fly from  İzmir 's  Adnan Menderes Airport  back to  Istanbul , or continue your journey north along the  Aegean coast  to  Foça ,  Dikili ,  Bergama (Pergamum ),  Ayvalık ,  Mount Ida ,  Assos ,  Troy ,  Çanakkale ,  Gallipoli , and  Edirne .  More...

Days 20 & 21

You should be back in  Istanbul  the day before your flight, just to be sure. Now's the time to do the  shopping  you didn't do before because you didn't want to carry your purchases all the way through Turkey.

—by  Tom Brosnahan

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Grand Turkey Tour

• 21 Nights / 22 Days
• Private Tour
• April-December
• Cultural & Historical
• Friends, Couple, Family

Highlights of the Itinerary

Explore Anatolia’s region as a whole on this 22 days Grand Turkey Tour, revealing its breathtaking beauty and rich historical heritage. Journey through the ruins of ancient Greco-Roman cities, marvel at Ottoman and Byzantine architecture, and relax in the most turquoise of waters as you enjoy the treasures of land with a vast history and an endless span of natural beauty.

• Explore Istanbul’s top attractions
• Explore the historical town of Iznik
• Bird watching at Manyas and a tour of Troy’s ruins
• Explore the ancient sites of Assos Pergamon
• Explore Ephesus and the old Greek village of Sirince
• Tour the ruins of the ancient cities of Aphrodisias and Hierapolis
• Visit the ancient harbor city of Patara and the UNESCO World Heritage Sites of Xanthos and Letoon
• Explore the island of Kekova, Myra and Chimera area
• A taste of Roman architecture at Aspendos and Perge
• Tour the Alexander the Great’s favored city of Sagalassos
• Explore Sultanhani for a taste of Ottoman architecture
• Tour the surreal landscape and historical attractions of Cappadocia
• Tour the ancient city of Tarsus and Antioch and get a glimpse of Turkey's Christian history
• Explore the areas of Gaziantep and Zeugma
• Visit the historical sites of Gobeklitepe, Harran and Mardin
• Explore Midyat and Diyarbakir
• Feel reborn with a beautiful sunrise at Mt. Nemrut and visit Divrigi for the medieval Turkish architecture
• Tour the important Turkish freedom movement cities of Sivas and Amasya
• Explore the ancient Hittite capital of Hattusa and the Ottoman town of Safranbolu
• Explore the Turkish Capital of Ankara

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul / Ankara

Approx. Pick-up Time

Istanbul, Iznik (Nicaea), Bursa, Troy, Assos, Pergamon, Aphrodisias, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Patara, Xanthos, Letoon, Kas, Kekova, Myra, Chimera, Antalya, Aspendos, Perge, Sagalassos, Konya, Cappadocia, Tarsus, Antakya, Gaziantep, Zeugma, Sanliurfa, Gobeklitepe, Harran, Mardin, Midyat, Diyarbakir, Nemrut, Sivas, Amasya, Hattusha, Safranbolu and Ankara

Price Includes

• Boutique Style Accommodation
• Professional Tour Guide
• All Private Transfers
• Local (Non-Touristy) Lunches
• Dinners (as on the itinerary) buffet, fix menu or local restaurants
• All Entrance Tickets/Fees

Price Excludes

• Dinners (as on the itinerary)
• Room Upgrade
• Turkish Bath (Hamam)
• Bosphorus Cruise
• Hot-air Balloon Flight
• Whirling Dervishes Ceremony Tickets

What to Expect

This Grand Tour of Turkey will take you for a journey through Turkey’s rich heritage and reveal the most breathtaking sights along the way. Visit a total of 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites as you explore ancient cities and some of the world’s most unique landscapes.

Itinerary Details

Day 1 arrival to turkey.

Arrive at the airport in Istanbul’s magical city, where our representative will meet you and our driver will take you to your hotel. Depending on your arrival time, we can arrange a Turkish Bath (Hamam) session to help with the jetlag.

A wonderful sunset Bosphorus cruise is another option to make the most of your first day in Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 Istanbul

Your tour will officially start with an exploration of the city spanning two continents, Istanbul. Start at the magnificent Hippodrome Square (UNESCO World Heritage 1985) and explore its top attractions. Proceed to the Iconic Blue Mosque famous for its blue tiles before visiting the Byzantine-era Hagia Sophia museum, Topkapi Palace and finishing your day at the colorful Grand Bazaar.

Overnight in Istanbul | Meals: B, L

Day 3 Iznik - Bursa

Depart early in the morning for Iznik, the site of the Councils of Nicaea. Visit the Iznik foundation tiles’ priceless collection before proceeding to Bursa to visit the historic Grand Mosque and the beautifully decorated Green Mausoleum. Conclude your day by exploring the masterpiece of Bursa, the Silk Market. While in Bursa, remember to sample the world-famous Iskender Kebab.

You will spend the night at Bursa hotel, where you will get the chance to cool off in an elegant Turkish Bath (Hamam).

Overnight in Bursa | Meals: B, L

Day 4 Manyas - Troy - Canakkale

Drive to Manyas Bird Paradise for a peaceful hike before heading to the 5000-year old ruins of Troy (UNESCO World Heritage 1998) for an exploration of one of the most mythical cities in the world. You can take pictures by the infamous Trojan horse’s wooden replica before driving to Canakkale for your overnight stay at the Dardanelles.

Overnight in Canakkale | Meals: B, L

Day 5 Assos - Pergamon - Kusadasi

Visit the historical town of Assos and explore the ancient remains of its original settlements. Next is Pergamon (UNESCO World Heritage 2014), where you will marvel at incredible Hellenistic architecture including an Acropolis, Amphitheatre, the splendid Zeus altar, and the second-largest ancient library in the world. Learn the rich history of the old town before proceeding to Kusadasi for a stay overnight.

Overnight in Kusadasi | Meals: B, L

Day 6 Ephesus - Sirince

Tour Ephesus; the ancient capital of Asia Minor and the home of the Temple of Artemis (a wonder of the ancient world). Explore the city’s ruins for a detailed glimpse of Greco-Roman architecture, including one of the largest remaining ancient theatres. We will tour Selcuk town for its main attractions, including Ephesus Museum, the House of Virgin Mary and the Basilica of St John.

Explore a breathtaking restored Greek village and relax in the town for wine tasting.

Day 7 Aphrodisias - Pamukkale

Tour the ruins of Aphrodisias, a beautiful ancient city dedicated to the goddess Aphrodite before proceeding to Hierapolis and Pamukkale (UNESCO World Heritage 1988) for a glimpse of well-preserved Greco-Roman architecture, including the largest necropolis in Anatolia. Spend the night in Pamukkale after enjoying its striking Pamukkale scenery and warm pools.

Overnight in Pamukkale | Meals: B, L, D

Day 8 Patara - Xanthos - Letoon - Kas

Visit the ancient harbor city of Patara, which was also the birthplace of St. Nicholas and an oracle center. Spend your free time relaxing at Patara beach before proceeding to Xanthos and Leeton (UNESCO World Heritage Sites- 1988), where the famous trilingual inscription in Aramaic, Lycian and Greek were discovered.

Overnight in Kas | Meals: B, L

Day 9 Kekova - Myra - Chimera - Antalya

Drive from Kas to Ucagiz for a boat ride to Kekova Island, where you will explore the ruins of a sunken city as you savor the beauty of the sea. Proceed to Myra’s ruins and marvel at stunning Lycian rock tombs and a Roman theatre before heading to Demre for a visit to the church of St Nicholas. Continue to Cirali to see the legendary eternal flames and a Chimera and enjoy a swim break at Olympos’ beach.

Overnight in Antalya | Meals: B, L

Day 10 Aspendos - Perge - Kursunlu

Visit the Antalya Archeological Museum to have a glimpse at human history before driving to Aspendos for a tour of well-preserved Roman ruins. Proceed to the ancient Greek city of Perge and stroll its stunning colonnaded street before capping off your day at the breathtaking Kursunlu Waterfall and the nearby Kaleici town with its charming narrow streets and Turkish style houses.

Day 11 Sagalassos - Konya

Travel to the ancient town of Sagalassos via a scenic road through the Taurus Mountains. Explore this popular attraction, which has been labeled “The First City of Pisidia,” before taking a tea break in the nearby town of Aglasun by the 1000-year old Monument Plane Tree.

Overnight in Konya | Meals: B, L

Day 12 Konya - Sultanhani - Cappadocia

At Konya, visit the pilgrimage destination for Sufi mystics, the Mausoleum of Mevlana. Proceed to 13th-century Seljuk masterpieces, including the Seljuk Ince Minaret Medrese and the Sultanhan Caravanserai on your way to Cappadocia. Here, explore a surreal mazy underground city before proceeding to your hotel for the night.

Overnight in Cappadocia | Meals: B, L

Day 13 Cappadocia

In Cappadocia, there is an optional early morning hot air balloon flight. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum (UNESCO World Heritage 1985) to tour rock-cut churches filled with stunning frescoes. Explore the region’s unique breathtaking landscape and enjoy a spectacular Panoramic view at Uchisar rock castle before proceeding to Avanos for a pottery art demonstration session at a local workshop. Return to your hotel after wine tasting at a local wine factory.

Day 14 Tarsus - Antakya

Take a morning drive to Tarsus’s ancient city for visits to the 16th century Grand mosque, 15th century Eski Mosque, St Paul’s Well and Church, and the Gate of Cleopatra. On your way to Antioch, travel through the Plain of Issus, the site of Alexander the Great’s victory over King Darius III. Antioch is rich in Christian heritage, and here, you will visit the Grotto of St. Peter, a granted Christian pilgrimage destination.

Overnight in Antakya | Meals: B, L

Day 15 Gaziantep - Zeugma - Sanliurfa

Explore Gaziantep, known for its tasty kebabs and beautiful mosaics, before Zeugma, the biggest mosaic museum. Enjoy dazzling mosaics at the museum and head to the Bald-Ibis Biogenetic Reserve at Birecik.

Drive to Urfa and visit the Cave of Abraham and the Pond of Holy fish. Finish your day at the coppersmith bazaar, known for its rich colors and the strong Mirra coffee. Mingle with the locals and spend the night here.

Overnight in Sanliurfa | Meals: B, L

Day 16 Gobeklitepe - Harran - Mardin - Midyat

Start your day with a visit to Gobeklitepe, the oldest and most intriguing pre-stone age human-made religious center. Proceed to Harran and explore the ruins of the first Islamic University before continuing to Mardin and visiting the 5th-century Deyrulzafaran Monastery built on the ruins of a 3000-year old sun temple. Take breathtaking pictures before heading to Midyat for the night.

Overnight in Midyat | Meals: B, L, D

Day 17 Midyat - Diyarbakir - Kahta

Explore Midyat’s historic narrow streets with unique architecture (Tur- ‘Abdin) and tour the 4th century Mor Gabriel Monastery. On your way to Kahta, drive through Diyarbakir, where you will see the Tigris river and impressive black basalt city walls.

Overnight in Kahta | Meals: B, L, D

Day 18 Nemrut - Divrigi - Sivas

Start the day with an early breathtaking view of the sunrise at Mt. Nemrut (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1987) before a sweet Turkish Tea breakfast by the river Euphrates. Proceed to Divrigi for a visit to the Great Mosque and Hospital (UNESCO World Heritage Site 1985) to taste exquisite medieval Turkish architecture with its impressive stone art.

Overnight in Sivas | Meals: B, L, D

Day 19 Sivas - Amasya - Hattusha

Explore Sivas, a city important to the Turkish freedom movement. Visit the Ataturk Congress and Ethnography Museum, Sifaiye Medresesi, Cifte Minareli Medrese, and the 13th century Gok (Sky blue) Medrese for a look at its turquoise sky-blue tiles.

Next up is the city of Amasya, also important in Turkey’s freedom movement, where you will explore the towns restored Ottoman houses, Yesil Irmak, rock-cut tombs, apple orchards, and the Ferhat aqueduct.

Overnight in Bogazkale | Meals: B, L, D

Day 20 Hattusha - Safranbolu

Kick-off your day with the exploration of Hattusa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site that served as the ancient capital of the Hittite Empire. Marvel at the Lion and Royal gates, Tunnel, majestic great temple and Yazilikaya. Continue to the well-preserved Ottoman town of Safranbolu, another UNESCO World Heritage Site and enjoy magnificent pieces of historical and architectural artifacts. Enjoy a tasty local recipe and Turkish design before spending the night here.

Overnight in Safranbolu | Meals: B, L, D

Day 21 Ankara

Finish your grand tour of Turkey by exploring its capital city, Ankara. Visit the city’s top attractions, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and learn Turkey’s complex history. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and stroll the city’s old neighborhood for a glimpse of beautiful Ottoman architecture, which offers an opportunity to take great photos.

Overnight in Ankara | Meals: B, L, D

Day 22 Departure

After 10 days of historical sites and breathtaking sights, transfer from your hotel in Ankara to the airport for your return flight home or next destination(s) if you would like to continue exploring Turkey.

Should I book pre/post tour accommodation?

All our itineraries are created to serve the most requested routes and they are all flexible. You can definitely request for pre/post tours, accommodation, and any other travel services to make the planning even better.

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A month before our departure, a devastating earthquake hit the region we had planned to visit. This tragic event forced us to modify half of our itinerary, but Ismail was incredibly responsive and quickly made the necessary adjustments. Whatever problems occurred during the trip, Ismail fixed them momentarily, ensuring that our journey continued seamlessly.

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During a memorable lunch in Urgup, we were pleasantly surprised when Ismail himself approached our table to wish us a good appetite. He kindly presented us with a bottle of the exquisite Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot 2018, produced by Turasan, a renowned winery from the captivating Cappadocia region. This thoughtful gesture, perfectly coordinated with our guide, truly speaks volumes about the exceptional service provided by Made In Turkey Tours.

We are immensely grateful to Ismail and his team for their dedication, professionalism, and commitment to ensuring that our trip went smoothly. Their attention to detail and swift response to unforeseen circumstances made our journey even more remarkable than we could have imagined. We wholeheartedly recommend Made In Turkey Tours to anyone seeking an unforgettable travel experience in Turkey.

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Turkey Itinerary 22 Days

22 day turkey tour.

All the landmarks and beyond – the most comprehensive option among our Turkey private tour packages . Turkey has very rich history, cultural and religious variety and beautiful nature, and this 22 day trip is good way to get to know this richness…

Day 1 : Istanbul – Gallipoli – Canakkale

• Arrive in Istanbul.
• Meet and transfer to the Gallipoli Peninsula.
• See Kabatepe Museum,
• ANZAC Cove,
• Lone Pine Australian Memorial,
• Johnston’s Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels),
• The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial) and visit the poignant Lone Pine Cemetery, the Dardanelles.
• Then take the ferry crossings from Eceabat to Canakkale and check-in to the hotel.
• Rest of the day is free.
• Check-in to the hotel and rest of the day is free.
• Overnight stay in Canakkale.

Day 2 : Troy – Pergamon – Smyrna (Izmir)

• After breakfast, visit Troy, Homer’s legendary Troy, to see the replica of the wooden horse.
• Then travel to Pergamon to visit the Acropolis,
• Temple of Athena, Serapis Temple,
• Sanctuary of Athena,
• Library of Pergamon,
• Temple of Tragan,
• Zeus Altar,
• Kizil Avlu.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Izmir.
• Overnight stay in Izmir

Day 3 : Izmir – Sardis – Alasehir (Philadelphia) – Akhisar (Thyatira)

• Visit Sardis capital city of ancient Lydia.
• See the early church remaining in Sardis (Sardis Gymnasium, Jewish Synagogue, Diana {Artemis} Temple).
• Continue to Alasehir to visit the early church remaining in Philadelphia (St John Basilica).
• Then drive to Akhisar (Thyatira) for a short visit to the 4th century church.
• After lunch, visit the Roman Agora in Izmir.

Day 4 : Izmir (Smyrna) – Selcuk – Kusadasi

• Visit the 2nd century Polycarp Church in Izmir {check if this church’s renovation is completed}
• Then proceed to Ephesus to Virgin Mary’s House.
• Then descended to see the Cave of the Seven Sleepers and have lunch there.
• After that a visit to the Basilica of St John where the apostle of John was buried and view the Temple of Artemis.
• Kusadasi for dinner.
• Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 5 : Ephesus – Kusadasi

• Visit Ephesus Museum.
• Then drive to visit the Virgin Mary House,
• descended down to see the Cave of the Seven Sleepers,
• visit Ephesus 1 – Baths of Scholastica, Library of Celsus, Temple of Hadrian, the Theater, Temple of Artemis which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world.
• Then visit the Paul’s Grotto in Ephesus {check to see if this is open to small group tour}.
• Then drive to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight.

Day 6 : Patmos – Kusadasi

• Day trip to Patmos Island (* this is optional tour; direct ferry from Kusadasi to Patmos is not available, so we can arrange a charter ferry; please contact us for details)
• Depart from Kusadasi port at 06:30 am, arrival to Patmos island at 11:00 am.
• Meet with Greek guide and visit the Cave of Revelation {Cave of the Apocalypse}.
• This is followed by the visit to Monastery of St John (Agios Ioannis o Theologos {“St. John the Theologist”}), and the nearby museum.
• After lunch depart from Patmos at 2.30 pm.
• Arrive back to Kusadasi at 7:00 pm.

Day 7 : Kusadasi – Priene – Miletus – Didyma– Bodrum

• Travel to the Ionic cities of Priene, the well-designed Greco-Roman city and the best-preserved Hellenistic theater in Turkey to visit the newly excavated remains of a synagogue in the west residential district and the Alexander the Great’s home there.
• Then a visit to the great Ionian port of Miletus, where Paul farewelled the Ephesian elders (Acts 20:17-38) and the newly excavated remains of a synagogue.
• After lunch, a visit the Temple of Apollo at Didyma and then continue to Bodrum.
• Overnight stay in Bodrum

Day 8 : Bodrum – Aphrodisias– Hierapolis – Pamukkale

• Visit Bodrum (Castle of St Peter & Halicarnassus Mousoleum).
• Then drive to visit Aphrodisias [Temple of Aphrodite] excavated by the New York University.
• Proceed to visit Hierapolis; the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Necropolis and Philip’s tomb.
• Swimming is available at the hot spring water indoor pool of your hotel.
• Overnight stay in Pammukale

Day 9 : Pamukkale – Hierapolis– Laodicea – Colossae – Antalya

• Drive to Hierapolis to visit the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, Necropolis and Philip’s tomb.
• After this, travel to Laodicia (Church of Laodicea 7) to visit the Christian Ruins, Statue of Emperor Augustus, Aqueduct, Stadium, Ephesian Gate.
• Then drive to the unexcavated city of Colossae (Honaz – Ancient metropolis of Phrygia, the recipient of Paul’s letter).
• Then drive south to Antalya city.
• Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 10 : Antalya

• Then drive south to Antalya city to see Kaleici (old Antalya),
• Clock Tower,
• Old Harbour,
• Kesik Minare,
• Hadrianus Gate.
• Then visit Antalya Archaeological Museum.
• After lunch, a visit to the Kursunlu Waterfall to relax and behold God’s beautiful creation dating back to the Roman period.
• Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

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Day 11 : antalya – perge – aspendos – side – antalya.

• Drive to see the Greco-Roman city of Perge where Paul gave his first speech on Christianity in the area.
• Then see the World’s best preserved Greco-Roman Amphitheater at Aspendos.
• Visit Side to see the ancient theatre, great Gate and Temple of Apollo.
• Overnight stay in Antalya.

Day 12 : Antalya – Psidian Antioch – Konya

• Drive to Yalvac to visit Pisidian Antioch.
• Then continue to Konya via Beysehir Lake for dinner and overnight at the hotel.
• Overnight stay in Konya.

Day 13 : Konya – Cappadocia

• Visit Konya, ancient Iconium, see the Mevlana Monastery of the Dervishes (museum),
• Mausoleum (Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi), the founder chief of whirling Dervishes,
• Karatay Medrese and Ince Minaret.
• Visit the walled 13-century Sultanhan Caravansarai en route to Cappadocia for dinner and overnight.
• Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 14 : Cappadocia

• Visit Goreme Open Air Museum to see Byzantine Frescoes,
• Tokah Kilise,
• Basil Kilise,
• Elmali Kilise,
• Azize Barbara Kilisesi,
• Yilanli Kilise,
• Karanlik Kilise,
• St Catherine Chapel, C
• arikli Kilise,
• the Troglodyte Village of Avcilar,
• Avanos Village and see the fairy chimneys
• St Simeon church at Pasabag (Monk) Valley.
• Dinner and overnight at the hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 15 : Cappadocia – Ankara

• Optional Balloon Ride in early morning (06:00-08:00) which is subject to availability due to weather conditions in the winter.
• Full day tour in Cappodocia:
• Visit Cappadocia Derinkuyu Underground city,
• Uchisar Castle to see the panoramic points to see the cone of Uchisar & Guvercinlik Valley,
• Ihlara Valley, which itself alone needs almost a half day to complete (not suitable for elder people).
• Then drive to Ankara, capital city of Turkey.
• Dinner and overnight stay in Ankara

Day 16 : Ankara

• Full day tour in Ankara.
• Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilization,
• Mausoleum of Ataturk,
• Temple of Augustus,
• Roman Bath,
• Column of Julian and the Ankara Citadel.
• Dinner and overnight at hotel in Ankara.
• Overnight stay in Ankara

Day 17 : Ankara – Gordion – Bursa

• Visit Yassıhöyük (Gordion) [King Midan’s Earth Tumulus,
• Phrygian Valley, Midas Şehri] and Yazılıkaya with many monument writing-rocks and underground passages from the Phrygian age in there.
• Drive to visit Sivrihhisar Castle & Ballihisar.
• Then follow by visiting Kybele Temple in Pessinus.
• Then drive to Bursa for dinner and overnight at hotel in Bursa.
• Overnight stay in Bursa

Day 18 : Bursa – Nicea – Yalova – Istanbul

• Visit Bursa city center,
• Green Mosque,
• Green Mausoleum and Nicea where the Council of Nicea was held.
• Take the fast ferry to Istanbul and leisure afternoon.
• Dinner and overnight at hotel in Istanbul.
• Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 19 : Istanbul

• Full day tour in Istanbul:
• Visit Hippodrom of Istanbul,
• Blue Mosque (The Sultan Ahmed Mosque – Sultanahmet Camii),
• Topkapi Palace (Sarayi) including Harem and Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) and visit Cemberlitas Hamam in Sultanahmet.

Day 20 : Istanbul

• Full day city tour of Istanbul:
• Visit Kariye Museum (Church of St Savior at Chora),
• Süleymaniye Mosque,
• St Sophia building (Hagai Sofia aka Aya Sofya) & Underground Byzantine Cistern (Yerebatan).

Day 21 : Istanbul

• Morning visit of Old Spice Bazaar,
• Bosphorus cruise by ferry to see the Anadolu Hisari, Rumeli Hisari (No interior visits to medieval forts), old mansions, waterfrount wood houses, imperial palaces, hunting lodges, kiosks, modern villas on both the European and Asians shores of the strait while cruising.
• Drive by the Golden Horn to see the Old city walls and visit the Süleymaniye Mosque.
• Visit the Dolmabahce Palace.
• Dinner at a local seafood restaurant in Kumkapi district.

Day 22 : Istanbul

• Have a relaxing morning and a visit the Istanbul Archaeological Museum and getting ready to return home.

Please contact us if you need further information about our Turkey private tour packages.

Testimonials

My family and I visited turkey at the end of 2010..we were very impressed with our tour guides Mr Nizam Adsiz as as well as Mrs Aylin Sekban.. Both spoke good english and we managed to develop a friendship with both of them which made the tours more enjoyable. Will definitely be going back to Turkey.

We have just arrived from Turkey, we had an splendid adventure from Efesus to Capadoccia, visiting wonderful cities and archeological sites. Pamukkale, Afrodisias, Sagalassos….Konya, everything was wonderful Ertunga, Blüent and Mustafa made our journey fantastic.

Maria Graciela G-Mexico City, Meksika

Ertunga is a great guide, super friendly, very big knowledge of the area and very pleasant to be around. He arrived with a driver and a Mercedes van, good space for the 3 of us. He made the tour as we went along, so we did see exactly what we wanted, and as our son is only 4 years old, we did have to speed up some places. All made possible by Ertunga, though I am sure he could tell much more in each place, since his knowledge seems extreme. Be sure to book with Ertunga.

Amazing guide with a lot of patience and a wealth of information about every sight we visited. Would definately recommend him highly for a smaller or a larger group.

Turkey wouldn’t be the same without Ertunga…he treated us just like family and was the best private tour I could ever have !!!

Further Details About 22 Day Turkey Tour

• 22 day total land tour
• 21 nights at 4 star & 5 star hotels in Turkey
• Sightseeing as per the itinerary
• All escorted transfers
• Daily breakfast and 22 dinners (B: breakfast x21, D: dinner x22)
• Transportation by private A/C bus with driver throughout the tour
• Private roundtrip ferry between Kusadasi-Patmos
• Guided Shore Excursion in Patmos & all entrances.
• Car ferry cost, tolls, parking fees, gasoline
• Fast ferry to Istanbul
• Bible Oriented English speaking professional tour guide throughout the tour
• Entry fees to the sites & museums
• Service charges & local taxes
• Airport meet and assist upon arrival and departure on the specific dates of the tour commencement and completion.
• Lunches and all drinks
• Turkish Visa fee (US$60)
• Balloon ride
• Personal expenses
• Any other service which is not mentioned above

Where and When

Meet up location : Istanbul Airport

End location : Istanbul hotel

Duration : 22 days

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Why a private tour why felicity travel.

• Private tours are tailor made to your interests, so you have freedom to choose places to visit and places to skip. You decide when to start and when to finish your tour...
• When on a private tour, while visiting the sights you do not have to wait for a long time in lines to get tickets.
• Ertunga and Maria Ecir are both active tourist guides. This is a family business, so when you contact us to get information, you will get a reply from a local guide - person who knows how much is doable considering your time frame, who knows where to eat, what to skip, what is a must in a certain area...
• We have been working with one team of guides for years, and they are all very knowledgeable, reliable and fluent in 2 or more languages.

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Most of our Turkey tours are private. We do not have definite departure dates for any of our tours, as we usually customize tours depending on your requests in the inquiries. Of course, if you have a group – we can always arrange your tour in Turkey.

Depending on your itinerary, available time and distances between sights it can be ground transportations only, or combination of ground transportation and domestic flights.

Depending on the size of your group, we can use Mercedes Vito or Mercedes Sprinter. All our vehicles are new (model 2016 or newer), comfortable and air-conditioned. You can see our vehicles

It depends on your itinerary… If you plan to fly between areas, in each one you will have a local guide; in that way you can get the best experience in each area and also avoid some extra costs (hotel accommodation and domestic flights for guide). If you plan to have a ground transportation, you will have a same guide during entire trip (in some small places it is not possible to find a local guide) and that is something that some of our guests prefer…

Prices depend on the size of your group and services that are included. For example, some guests prefer to arrange accommodation on their own. The itineraries listed on our site are there just to give you idea about how much you can see during your trip. Depending on your specific ideas and thoughts, we customise your trip and send you price offer…

Once we receive an inquiry, we can send you itinerary option with price in 24 hours, as latest. Afterwards, depending on your ideas and suggestions we can change some details until we have the options that you want to book.

You can pay via bank transfer, credit card or cash. We also accept PayPal / Payoneer deposit payments. You should pay 20% deposit when you decide to book; balance can be paid during your stay in Turkey.

Once you decide to book a tour with us, you should pay 20% deposit and it is refundable for 30 days from the date it is received. If you decide to cancel the trip afterwards, we will not be able to refund your deposit.

Please visit www.evisa.gov.tr to get all information and obtain electronic visa if necessary.

During your tour you will eat like a local. Local beer and wine are optional and at your own expense. We can arrange vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free meals if requested.

Normally it is 15 kg checked laggage and 8 kg in cabin, but for our guests we arrange eco flexible tickets so your baggage allowance would be 20 kg + 8 kg in cabin.

You are strongly advised to buy travel insurance before you arrive to Turkey. Our vehiches have full traffic insurance, but we can’t arrange your travel insurance. You can choose one of many travel insurance policies in your country…

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Best of Turkey- 10 Days

Great tour , seen some awsome places and we had a great guide she was able to explain every thing and answer all your questions , it was a small group and the food and hotels were great .

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Essential Turkey

Fantastic tour great

Absolutely Turkey

The tour while being short took us through most of the icons of turkey and gave me an insight into the culture and the history of the nation. The tour guide, Emre was the highlight of the trip. Extremely knowledgable about the history and passionate about the subject. I would highly recommend him to everyone i know.

Anatolian Civilizations | 10 Days

it was very smooth trip, everything had been thought about.

Turkish Breeze-10 Days

Took the full 10 day tour with my wife including istanbul, izmir, Pamukkale, Antalya and cappadocia. Cannot thank them enough. Incredibly well organized and professional. We even booked the night before the tour started and they set up everything for you so you don't have to think. The guides are as knowledgeable as anyone can hope for. Tour guide in Izmir was especially excellent, telling me about fake coins, coming up with solutions for bugs, getting my money back on a bad drink, etc. Overall, they go out of their way to accommodate your situation best they can and it's not easy to organize these complex trips with multiple planes, etc. The reviews here were right: if you want a thought-free trip, these guys are the way to go. Only feedback is timing at each place. Everything is incredibly tight so be prepared to not spend as much time in certain places as you wish. Definitely be ready to be always moving. It feels like there's never a chance to breathe from all the activities and travel. I would recommend spacing certain things out ESPECIALLY Pammakule waterfalls which is arguably everyone's favorite thing. Felt like I got 30 min to be there, which is not right to the guests But overally, it's hard to plan a cross country tour for everyone, and they do an amazing job taking you safely step by step through a lovely vacation. You will totally unwind your brain with them.

10 Days Treasures of Turkey Tour

Barış led a wonderful trip! I took this tour during November 2023, which is during the rainy season. Would recommend an umbrella and rain resistant warm layers. Even so, had the full tour experience with all locations listed. Enjoyable tour that I would highly recommend to others. Tour guide was knowledgeable and led a perfect pace to enjoy each space on the walking tour. Fun full day tour of the main tourist spots in Turkey!

Absolute Turkey

At 71 this was my first tour with Tour Radar/G Adventures, I only wish I had found them long before this.

Turkey Encompassed

This trip exceeded all my expectations. The small group was perfect, we were able to bypass lines, keep together as a group, or easily met up and explored on our own. I was very lucky to be placed with a charming young woman as my roomie. Our driver Abraham was amazing, he was probably the best driver and though some roads were quite tricky, he handled them with ease. We had 2 guides, both of whom were excellent. John, our first ( for the first 5 days ) was extremely knowledgeable, charming, resourceful and funny, unfortunately he developed a some kind of bug and felt he could not complete the tour, without compromising our trip. He was able to find a remarkable substitute, ~Ahmet Berke Topaloğlu. Berke, was challenged with stepping into some very big shoes, holy smokes he excelled. Berke was knowledgeable with attention to detail. He admitted he was still working on his English skills, yet within those 2 weeks him command of the language improved significantly. He too was absolutely charming, friendly and sincerely passionate, looking into all our needs and concerns. He even took us to his Moms house for tea and he play a traditional Turkish instrument! I highly recommend this Intrepid Tour., I’m already planning my next!

Premium Turkey in Depth

This trip gave a great overview of Turkey. Fatih made the trip better with his passion, knowledge and knack of knowing just how much to deliver. Our group got on really well which enhanced the trip for me. It was helpful to take up Fatih’s restaurant suggestions. The only thing which would have increased my enjoyment would have been some high end food but I know I didn’t sign up for a food tour.

Western Turkey Explorer - 5 Days

I can’t say enough good things about this company. From the start when I booked the tour, Karem reached out to me and kept me updated of all the details of the tour, flights, changes in schedules and availability of services due to the pandemic/ local lockdowns. The agents meeting me at each location were not only on time, but courteous and the guides were knowledgeable and willing to adapt the tour to my needs and wishes. I can’t wait to go back to Turkey and visit new areas in non - pandemic times. I would definitely use this company again.

Turkish Colours ( 8 days )

I have taken this tour in conjunction with TourRadar and EuropaMundo in Nov/Dec 2023. From booking to payment went very well and EuropaMundo conducted the tour in a professional way. Accommodations, meals, couch were excellent. A very good tour to remember. I will recommend it to others.

Turkey - From Cappadocia to Istanbul - 9 days

Western Turkey Explorer - 6 Days

Our guides were all good but it's better to have 1 guide from day 1 to 6.

9 Days Highlights of Turkey Tour

I had an awesome and unforgettable experience with the City of Sultans! The tours were all jam packed with things to see and do from morning till afternoon. There was a little misunderstanding with lunch on the walking tour of Istanbul but they went over and beyond to make up for it. The hotel in Kusadasi was the best I've had, with a balcony and a front seat view of the coastline and the cruise ships docked right in front of me! ? The authentic Turkish cuisine at lunch were delicious and elaborate with so many choices on the buffet. ? My flight back to Istanbul was delayed from 8:05pm to 10:15pm. By the time we got our bags and left the airport it was already 12 midnight. The representative who coordinated my ride back to the hotel was still there waiting at the gate for me. ? After a long day of touring and traveling, it felt good to have someone else in charge at this point. I would surely be back with family & friends and book another tour with the City of Sultans! I highly recommend the City of Sultans for your first and next Turkish adventure!

What people love about Turkey Tours in March

Fantastic experience, very professional and great guide and driver. From the picking up at the airport to the drop off and everything in between was amazing. Love the choice of hotels too. Perfect group size. Thanks to everybody for all your hard work.

Great bunch of people, tour guide was personally involved as part of the group, incredible sights and activities. 10/10 Would recommend.

Had a great time! The tour guide, Eray, was knowledgeable and attentive, ensuring a smooth journey. Although there were several commercial stops, they added an local flavor. The hotels were of good standard, and the sights, especially in Cappadocia, were breathtaking. A well-organized and memorable trip!

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20 Days 19 Nights Turkey Tour Package | All Turkey Tours

20 Days 19 Nights Turkey Tour Package : The package offers relaxing at the beaches of Mediterranean and byside this, visiting the history , nature , culture in Turkey. If you think to relax at the beache for a while between travel destinations, this package is recommended to join from April, May, June, July, August, September, till mid of October .

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• Accomodation
• Visiting the Historical sites and experience the period of Roman, Byzantine and Ottoman in Istanbul.
• Visiting the Nature by doing bosphorus boat tour and experience the Europe and Asia together in a day.
• Visiting the Princess Island and Enjoy the beach site and relax.
• Visiting the Capital city of Ottoman Empire and experience city of from the Cable car.
• Exploring Cappadocia with its beauty and rock formation and experience the place where Christianity was born.
• Exploring the History in Mediterranean by visiting Antalya.
• Visiting The Hierapolis and Experience the Nutural spring water Cleopatra swimming pool.
• Visiting the Ephesus And Exploring the Virgin Mary House where she spent her last days.
• Visiting the Heatht centre of the Ancient world and experience.
• Exploring the Troy Ancient City, and Experience the riding Trojan Horse in Troy.
• Exploring the Gallipoli and Experience WWI. Battlefields.
• Enjoy the small guided group tours and enjoy your organized holiday and full with the history, nature, culture, hiking and adventure in Turkey.

Day 01.: Arrival To Istanbul.: Transfer to Hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (No Meals Today). Day 02.: Istanbul.: Istanbul Old City Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 03.: Istanbul.: Istanbul Bosphorus Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 04.: Istanbul.: Bursa Tour From Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 05.: Istanbul.: Princess Island Tour From Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 06.: Istanbul.: Sapanca And Masukiye Tour From Istanbul .Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 07.: Istanbul To Cappadocia.: Fly To Cappadocia. Arrival And Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast). Day 08.: Cappadocia.: North Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 09.: Cappadocia.: South Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast and Lunch). Day 10.: Cappadocia To Konya.: Relax in The Morning. Bus To Konya. Arrival And Overnight in Konya. (Breakfast). Day 11.: Konya To Antalya Via.: Konya Tour. Bus To Antalya. Arrival and Overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 12.: Antalya.: Relax in Antalya. Overnight In Antalya. (Breakfast). Day 13.: Antalya.: Relax in Antalya. Overnight In Antalya. (Breakfast). Day 14.: Antalya To Pamukkale Via.: Antalya Tour. Bus To Antalya. Arrival and Overnight in Pamukkale. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 15.: Pamukkale To Kusadasi Via.: Pamukkale Tour. Bus To Kusadasi . Arrival and Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 16.: Kusadasi To Ephesus.: Ephesus Tour. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 17.: Kusadasi To Canakkale Via.: Pergamon Tour. Overnight in Canakkale. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 18.: Canakkale To Istanbul Via.: Gallipoli And Troy Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast And Lunch). Day 19.: Istanbul.: Free Day In Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast). Day 20.: Depart From Istanbul.: Free Morning. Transfer To Airport. (Breakfast).

Descreption

Day 01.: arrival to istanbul.: transfer to hotel. overnight in istanbul. (no meals).

Today is the first day of the package : it will be started, after you landed at the airport in Istanbul (Internation or Domestic).

After you landed; we will meet you at the airport, you will see your name sign which is meeting sign. After meeting you will be transferred to your hotel which will be changed according to your arrival airport. Arrival to hotel. Check in and relax rest of the day.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Notes! ** If you may arrive to Ataturk Airport (It is about 30 - 40 minutes ): It will be amazing view and sightseeing journey to your hotel via Marmara sea side and Old City walls. ** If you may arrive to Sabiha Gökçen Airport ( the journey is about 60 - 80 minutes ): It will be an other amazing sightseeing and journey while are passing from Asia to Europe via Bosphorus bridge.

Day 02.: Istanbul.: Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Today is the second day of the package : there will be visiting, discovery of Istanbul and experience of the old city within a guided group tour.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service and you will be trasferred to meeting point. After you meet with tour guide and group. tour will be departed. 09:00 AM Byzantine And Ottoman Relics Tour will be started.

Visiting: Hagia Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Grand Bazaar, Byzantine Hippodrome, Egyptian Obelisks, German Fountain.

17:00 PM At the end of the tour, return to Hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul. .

Day 03.: Istanbul.: Bosphours And Continents Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch)

Today is the thirth day of the package : there will be visiting, discovery of Istanbul and experience of the Bosphorus within a guided group tour.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service and you will be trasferred to meeting point. After you meet with tour guide and group. tour will be departed. 09:00 AM Bosphorus and Continents Tour will be started.

Visiting: Byzantine City Walls, Golden Horn, Spice Bazaar, Cruise on the Bosphorus, Cable Car, Pierre Loti Hill, Eyupsultan Mosque.

Day 04.: istanbul.: princess island tour. overnight in istanbul. (breakfast and lunch).

Today is the fourth day of the package : there will be visiting, discovery of Princess Island In Marmara Sea and experience of where Byzantine Princess was living within a guided group tour.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel to meeting point with the pick up service. 09:00 AM Princess Island Tour will be started.

Visiting: Marmara Sea, Ferry in Marmara sea with the view of the Asia and Europe, Great Topkapi Palace, Princess Island, Horse Carriages Sightseeing in Istanbul, Discovering the Wooden Hourse of Istanbul and relaxing time in the beach side of Istanbul.

Day 05.: istanbul.: bursa tour. overnight in istanbul. (breakfast and lunch).

Today is the fifth day of the package : there will be visiting, discovery of Bursa and experience of the first capital city of Ottoman Empire.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel to meeting point with the pick up service. 09:00 AM Drive To Bursa, Upon Arrival in Bursa, the tour will be started.

Visiting: Car Ferry From Istanbul To Yalova and Bus Sightseeing from Yalova To Bursa, Cable Car, Uludag Mountain, Green Mosque, Green Mausoleum, Free Time on Top of Uludag mountain.

18:00 PM At the end of the tour, return to Hotel. 21:00 - 22:00 PM Arrival To Hotel in Istanbul.

Day 06.: Istanbul.: Sapanca And Masukiye Tour From Istanbul .Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast and Lunch).

Today is the sixth day of the package : there will be visiting, discovery of Sapanca Lake And Masukiye Village and experience of the fresh weather and nature nearby Istanbul.

08:00 - 08:30 AM Depart from hotel to meeting point with the pick up service. 08:30 - 09:00 AM Drive To Sapanca, Upon Arrival in Sapanca, the tour will be started.

Visiting: Naturkoy, Sapanca Lake, Masukiye Village.

Day 08.: istanbul to cappadocia.: fly to cappadocia. arrival and overnight in cappadocia. (breakfast)..

Today is the Eighth day of the package : is the moving day to Anatolia. According to the available airplane, there will be flying from Istanbul To Kayseri or Nevsehir to reach Cappadocia.

08:00 - 10:00 AM After Breakfast, you will be transferred to airport to fly to Kayseri. 12:30 - 15:30 AM Fly From Istanbul To Kayseri or Nevsehir.

Arrival and Transfer to hotel where you will spend the night in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 09.: Depart From Istanbul To Cappadocia.: Transfer to Airport, Fly To Kayseri. North Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia. (No Meals).

Today is the night day of the package : There will be discovery of the Natural beaty of Country. 09:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service, meeting with group and continue to tour. 10:00 AM Arrival and start the North Cappadocia Tour.

Visiting: Dervent Valley, Pasabag’s “fairy chimneys, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Rock-Castle.

16:30 PM Is the end of the tour, At the end of the tour, transfer to hotel to spend the night in Cappadocia.

Day 10.: Depart From Cappadocia Via.: South Cappadocia Tour. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Breakfast and Lunch).

Today is the tenth day of the package : There will be discovery of the Natural beaty of Country. 09:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service, meeting with group and continue to tour. 10:00 AM Arrival and start the South Cappadocia Tour.

Visiting: Red Valley, Cavusin Village, Great Pigeon House, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Catle.

16:00- 16:30 PM At the end of the tour, return to Hotel.

Day 11.: Cappadocia To Konya.: Relax in the Morning. Bus To Konya. Arrival And Overnight in Konya. (Breakfast).

Today is the thirteenth day of the package : It is the day moving to south and on the way visiting the city of Konya and have knowledge about city and Islamic Culture.

08:00 - 10:00 AM After Breakfast, you will be transferred to bus station to take a day bus to Konya.

14:00 - 15:00 PM Arrival to Konya and Transfer To Hotel.

Overnight in Konya.

Day 12.: Konya To Antalya Via.: Konya Tour. Bus To Antalya. Arrival and Overnight in Antalya. (Breakfast And Lunch).

Today is the fourteenth day of the package : There will be discovery of the City of Konya and Islamic Culture.

09:00 AM Depart from Hotel for the tour of the Day.

Visiting: Mevlana Museum, Selimiye mosque, Tavusbaba Tomb, Karaday and Ince Minaret Medrasah, Aaaddin Mosque.

16:00 - 17:00 PM At the end of the tour, transfer to bus station.

18:00 - 19:00 PM Bus To Antalya.

22:00 - 23:00 PM Arrival and Transfer To Hotel.

Overnight in Antalya.

Day 13.: Antalya.: Free Day and Relax in Antalya. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast).

Today is the Seventh day of the package : there is no activity today, you may relax at the beaches in Antalya.

Day 14.: Antalya.: Free Day and Relax in Antalya. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast).

Day 15.: antalya to pamukkale via.: antalya tour. bus to antalya. arrival and overnight in pamukkale. (breakfast and lunch)..

Today is the Fifteenth day of the package : There will be discovery of the Mediterranean.

07:30 - 08:00 AM Depart from Hotel for the tour of the Day.

Visiting: Aspendos Antique Theatre, Perge and Side Ancient Cities.

18:00 - 19:00 PM Bus To Pamukkale.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 16.: Pamukkale To Kusadasi Via.: Pamukkale Tour. Bus To Kusadasi . Arrival and Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast And Lunch).

Today is the Sixteenth day of the package : There will be visiting the nature and historical sites of Calcium Terrace, Hierapolis Ancient City.

Visiting: Necropolis, Roman Baths, Domitian Gate, Latrina, Frontinus Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium, Theater, Cleopatra Antique Pool which are all located in Hierapolis, Calcium Terraces.

16:30 PM Is the end of the tour, At the end of the tour, drive to Kusadasi Where you will spend the nights.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 17.: Kusadasi To Ephesus.: Ephesus Tour. Overnight in Kusadasi. (Breakfast And Lunch).

Today is the Seventeenth day of the package : There will visiting and discovery of Celsus Library, Artemis Temple.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service, meeting with group and continue to Ephesus. 09:00 AM Arrival and start the Ephesus Ancient City Tour .

Visiting: Ephesus Ancient City Ruins, Celsus library, Temple Of Hadrian, Trajan Fountain in the Ancient Ephesus, Historical marble street, Great Theater, Isa Bey Mosque, Shrine of Mother Mary, Temple Of Artemis (seven wonders of ancient World), Sirince Village.

Day 18.: Kusadasi To Canakkale Via.: Pergamon Tour. Overnight in Canakkale. (Breakfast And Lunch).

Today is the Eighteenth day of the package : There will visiting and discovery of Pergamon Ancient City.

10:00 - 10:30 AM Depart from hotel with pick up service, meeting with group and continue to Pergamon. 11:00 - 11:30 AM Arrival and start the Pergamon Ancient City Tour .

Visiting: The ancient Pergamon, which once the ancient world's major power, The Acropolis, The Library once held 200.000 books and Trojan, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan, Altar of Zeus (Now at BERLIN MUSEUM) The Gymnasium situated on terraces, The lower Agora, The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000, Temple of Dionysus.

16:00 PM At the end of the tour, drive to Canakkale where you will spend the night.

Overnight in Canakkale.

Day 19.: Canakkale To Istanbul Via.: Gallipoli And Troy Tour. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast And Lunch).

Today is the nineteenth day of the package : There will visiting and of the Cemeteries of the WWI. and Troy Ancient City.

08:30 AM Depart from hotel for Gallipoli National Park Tour.

Visiting: Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine, Australian Memorial,Johnston's Jolly (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57. Infantry Regiment Cemetery, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.

Troy ancient city and trojan horse tour., visiting: the trojan horse which was used in the movie troy and the trajan horse which the trojan horse (did it really exist ) in centre in canakkale, the trojan wars, battle between achilles an hector, the 3200 years old city walls of troy vi and vii, the east gate of vi (vip entrance of troy vi), the temple of athena, walls of troy ii and megaron house, walls of troy i (the oldest ruins of troy), he trench of schliemann, the ramp of troy ii, the scaean gate, the gate of troy vi (where possibly the tricky wooden horse was taken), sanctuary (sacrificing altars), roman bath, odeon (music theatre), south gate of troy vi, bouleuterion, ruins of agora (market place)..

16:00- 16:30 PM At the end of the tour, drive to hotel whe you will spend the night in Istanbul.

Day 20.: Istanbul.: Free Day In Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul. (Breakfast).

Today is the twentieth day of the package : there is not discovery, after breakfast, you will have relaxing in Istanbul, before leaving from Turkey that you may spend it as relaxing and shopping in Istanbul.

Day 21.: Depart From Istanbul.: Free Day In Istanbul. Transfer To Airport. (Breakfast).

Today is the last day in Istanbul that you may have it as exploring the city and having your own experiences ond gift shoping for your firends and family.

According to your flight time, you will be transferred to airport.

Arrival will be the end of the package.

It is traffic jam time! **Probably driving time From Hotel to Ataturk Airport takes about 1 - 1,5 hours **Probably driving time From Hotel to Sabiha Gökçen Airport takes about 2 - 2,5 hours

Inclusive & Exclusive

• 9 Night Hotel Accommodation in Istanbul.
• 4 Night Hotel Accommodation in Cappadocia.
• 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Konya.
• 2 Night Hotel Accommodation in Antalya.
• 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Pamukkale.
• 2 Night Hotel Accommodation in Kusadasi.
• 1 Night Hotel Accommodation in Canakkale.
• Breakfast at the hotels.
• Istanbul Old City tour.
• Istanbul Bosphorus tour
• Istanbul Princess Island tour.
• Bursa tour from Istanbul.
• Sapanca Masukiye tour from Istanbul.
• North Cappadocia tour.
• South Capadocia tour.
• Konya tour.
• Antalya tour.
• Pamukkale tour.
• Ephesus tour.
• Pergamon tour.
• Gallipoli tour.
• Lunch at the local restaurants during the tour.
• English speaking professional tour guide, licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
• Entrance fees of Ruins, Monuments, Museums.
• Hotel pick up and drop off for the tours.
• Airport transfers in Istanbul, Cappadocia.
• Bus Station transfers in Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi.
• Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri or Nevsehir.
• Bus Tickets from Cappadocia to Konya.
• Bus Tickets from Konya to Antalya.
• Bus Tickets from Antalya to Pamukkale.
• Bus Tickets from Pamukkale to Kusadasi.
• All Transportation by non-smoking and air-conditioned touristical vehicles.
• Local taxes.
• Service Charge.
• Personal Expenses.
• Tips to driver and tour guide (not compulsory upto your satisfaction).
• Drinks and Dinner.
• Meals on Arrival day.

Hotel Options

Single, double or triple room.

• The price is given for the per person in double room of the following hotels.
• "If one of the following hotels is not able at the period you book your holiday, your hotel will be reserved similar onother hotel"
• Hotels optionas that you may stay during the package.

Istanbul Hotels

• Sokullu Pasa Hotel ,
• Yusuf Pasa Konagı ,
• Orka Royal Hotel ,
• Dosso Dossi Old City ,
• Antik Hotel ,
• Ikbal Deluxe Hotel ,
• Holiday In Istanbul Old City Hotel ,
• Mukarnas Pera Hotel,
• Askoç Hotel ,

Cappadocia Hotels

• Heaven Cave Hotel ,
• Ottoman Cave Suites ,
• Nostalji Cave Suit Hotel

Nemrut Hotels

• Zeus Hotel ,
• Kommagene Hotel ,

Konya Hotels

• Otel Selcuk
• Mevlana Palace
• Rumeli Hotel

Antalya Hotels

• Alppasa Hotel

Pamukkale Hotels

• Tripolis Hotel
• Herakles Thearmal Hotel

Kusadasi, Selcuk or Şirince Hotels

Kusadasi Hotels

• Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel ,
• Efe Boutique Hotel ,
• Derici Hotel
• Ar ora Hotel

Selcuk Hotels

• Kalehan Hotel ,

Şirince Village Hotels

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20-Day Egypt, Jordan and Turkey Tour

$ 4,620.00   per person

Embark on a 20-day exploration of Egypt, Jordan, and Turkey. Unearth ancient secrets from the Pyramids to Petra, marvel at Istanbul’s timeless beauty, and float over Cappadocia’s unique landscapes. Experience a rich tapestry of cultures, bridging millennia of history and heritage.

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Day 1: Arrive in Cairo, Airport Transfer and Free Day

Upon your arrival at Cairo Airport, our company representative will welcome you in the arrivals area. Look for a signboard bearing your name. After a warm meet and greet, you’ll be transferred to your hotel in Cairo. The rest of the day is at your leisure. Relax and prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

• Overnight in Cairo
• Included Meal(s): No meals are included on this day
• Accommodation: Pyramisa Suites Hotel and Casino OR Hilton Cairo Heliopolis or similar (Standard quality)

Day 2: Cairo – Giza Pyramids, Egyptian Museum, Coptic and Islamic Cairo and Khan El Khalili

After breakfast, you’ll be picked up from your hotel to begin a guided tour. The first stop is the majestic Pyramids of Giza, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Here, you’ll admire the Great Pyramid of Khufu, the Pyramid of Khafre, and the Pyramid of Menkaure. Then, you’ll proceed to the Sphinx, a mythical creature with the body of a lion and the head of a human.

Following this exploration, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local Egyptian restaurant.

Next, the tour takes you into the heart of Coptic Cairo, where you’ll discover landmarks like the Hanging Church and the Coptic Museum. The itinerary then leads you into Islamic Cairo, showcasing historical mosques and madrasas. Notable highlights include the iconic Sultan Hassan Mosque and the Al-Azhar Mosque.

In the afternoon, you’ll navigate the lively lanes of Khan El Khalili, Cairo’s renowned bazaar. The day wraps up at the Egyptian Museum, where you’ll find an extensive collection of ancient Egyptian antiquities, including the golden treasures of Tutankhamun.

After the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. The rest of the day will be at your leisure.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Lunch

Day 3: Fly from Cairo to Luxor – Embark on a Nile Cruise

After breakfast, we will transfer you to the airport for your flight to Luxor. Upon landing, immerse yourself in a private half-day tour of the Valley of the Kings. Marvel at three majestic royal tombs and delve into the funerary rites of ancient Egyptians as well as the significance of the intricate paintings and hieroglyphics. Witness the imposing 55ft.-high Colossi of Memnon, which once graced the entrance to an ancient funerary temple. Stroll through the Temple of Queen Hatshepsut and experience the final resting place of Tutankhamen (commonly known as King Tut), nestled beneath the arid hills alongside over 60 other richly decorated tombs of pharaohs.

• Overnight aboard the Nile River Cruise.
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast, lunch and dinner

Day 4: Nile Cruise: Private Exploration of Karnak Temple

After breakfast, embark on an exclusive tour of the iconic Karnak Temple. Delve deep into this monumental temple complex, with structures that span nearly two millennia, some tracing back to 2,055 BC. Once your historical journey concludes, step aboard your Nile Cruise, which will be your sanctuary for the next four nights. Spend your afternoon acclimating to the vessel, lounging by the pool, or setting out on your own to discover the charms of the adjacent town.

Day 5: Nile Cruise – Private Exploration of Edfu & Kom Ombo

After breakfast on board, the ship will anchor in the historical town of Edfu. For those keen on a quaint ride, a horse-drawn carriage awaits to transport you to the revered Edfu Temple, dating back to 237-57 BC. This private visit ensures a more intimate experience at one of the most immaculately preserved temples in Egypt, offering an evocative glimpse into the past.

As the cruise sails onward, the scenic banks of the Nile present the Kom Ombo Temple. With a private tour arranged for you, delve into the architectural marvel built in 181 BC. This riverside temple stands as a testament to the Greco-Roman era, with its majestic façade reflected in the Nile’s calm waters.

Day 6: Nile Cruise in Aswan

After breakfast on board, set sail to Philae Island where the enchanting Temple of Isis awaits. Pay homage to the Goddess of health, marriage, and wisdom as you explore this architectural masterpiece. Adorned with exquisite pylons and boasting some of Egypt’s most intricate carvings, the temple stands as a testament to the grandeur of Upper Egypt.

As the afternoon sun bathes the Nile, embark on a serene journey aboard a traditional wooden Felucca. Let the gentle currents guide you, as you immerse yourself in the captivating beauty of the surrounding landscape.

Day 7: Nile Cruise End – Fly back to Cairo

After breakfast, disembark from the Nile River Cruise and be transferred to Aswan’s airport for your flight back to Cairo. Once you arrive, our representative will be there to assist and facilitate your transfer to your hotel.

Optional Tour:

Abu Simbel Temples: Embark on an early morning journey to the renowned Abu Simbel Temples. Noted for its grandeur, Abu Simbel ranks second in popularity only to the Grand Pyramids. This excursion is available at an additional cost of USD 150 per person.

• Included Meal(s): Breakfast

Day 8: Fly from Cairo to Amman (Airfare Not Included)

After breakfast, you will be transferred to Cairo International Airport for a flight to Amman. Upon arrival at Queen Alia Airport, our representative will meet and assist you through the customs and immigration procedures. Transfer to the hotel in Amman. The rest of your day is free to relax, explore, or perhaps get to know the city at your own pace.

Kindly note that the international airfare from Cairo to Amman is not covered in this tour package. Arranging and purchasing this flight is your responsibility.

• Overnight in Amman
• Accommodation: Sulaf Luxury OR Seven Roses Hotel OR Downtown Hotel Apartments or similar (Standard quality)

Day 9: Jerash – Ajlun – Amman

After Breakfast, begin your journey with the ancient Roman City of Jerash. With over 6,500 years of history and its embrace by the Roman Empire in 63 BC, Jerash is celebrated as one of the most immaculately preserved Roman archaeological treasures worldwide. Its beauty remained concealed for countless ages, but recent discoveries have brought to light a stunning amalgamation of Roman and Middle Eastern architectural artistry.

Highlights of your visit include the majestic hippodrome, the revered Temple of Artemis dedicated to the city’s patron goddess, and the Jerash Archaeological Museum, where a collection of unearthed artifacts from the storied city awaits.

Your exploration continues to Ajlun Castle, which stands proudly atop a mountain. Traverse its intricate maze of passageways and chambers, and let the panoramic views of the countryside and its distinctive architectural essence captivate you.

After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel in Amman, with the rest of the day free for you to relax.

Day 10: Madaba – Mt. Nebo – Kerak – Petra

After breakfast, embark on a road journey to the enchanting city of Petra. Your first stop is the esteemed Mt. Nebo, also known as Siyagha. This mountain holds profound spiritual significance, serving as a memorial to the Prophet Moses. Legend states that from this vantage point, Moses saw the promised land.

While here, explore the remnants of an ancient monastery and a church, its floors adorned with exquisite mosaics. On clear days, enjoy sweeping views of the Jordan Valley, spot distant Judah and Jericho, and gaze upon the serene Dead Sea.

Next, head to St. George’s Greek Orthodox Basilica in Madaba. This sanctuary houses the world’s oldest mosaic map, depicting regions from Lebanon to Egypt and from the desert to the Mediterranean. Unearthed in 1894, this 6th-century masterpiece stands as a testament to Jordan’s rich history.

Dive into local flavors by joining a local chef for a culinary experience. Together, you’ll prepare a delightful Arabic meal using traditional ingredients, which you’ll then have the pleasure of enjoying.

Your exploration continues with a visit to the grand Crusader Castle of Kerak. The imposing walls and chambers echo tales of its pivotal role in shaping the destinies of kings and empires over the ages.

Upon arrival in Petra, check into your accommodation and unwind, preparing for another day of adventures in the ancient city.

• Overnight in Petra
• Accommodation: Petra Moon Hotel OR Sella Hotel OR Petra Boutique Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 11: Petra – Wadi Rum

After breakfast, visit Petra for a tour of this famous ancient site. Petra, the “Pink City,” is the top tourist destination in Jordan and a UNESCO World Heritage Site between the Red and the Dead Seas. Petra is unique because the city was carved out of a massive rock face over 2,000 years ago.

Journey through the iconic SIQ, a majestic passageway created by two looming cliffs. Noteworthy sites within Petra include The Treasury, The Amphitheater, and The Ad-Deir Monastery. The latter grants a panoramic view of the valley and is reachable via a set of 800 rock-cut stairs.

Once you’ve taken in Petra’s magnificence, move on to Wadi Rum. A traditional Bedouin dinner awaits you there. Spend your night at a desert campsite located within a protected zone. These comfortable tents, equipped with modern conveniences, are nestled amidst stunning landscapes—perfect for watching the sunrise, sunset, and a mesmerizing starlit sky.

• Overnight in Wadi Rum
• Included Meal(s): Breakfast and Dinner
• Accommodation: Sun City Camp in Wadi Rum or similar (Standard quality)

Day 12: Wadi Rum Camp – Wadi Rum 3 Hours Jeep Ride – Dead Sea

After breakfast, begin your exploration of the vast Wadi Rum desert. Board a 4×4 with your Bedouin guide to delve deeper into this majestic landscape. The shifting hues of the sands and mountains, coupled with the tranquil ambiance, highlight Wadi Rum as one of the globe’s most awe-inspiring desert terrains. Its cinematic splendor has even graced Hollywood screens. Throughout the tour, witness canyons, red sand dunes, ancient Nabatean rock inscriptions, and naturally formed rock bridges that have been sculpted over millennia.

Following your desert odyssey, set out on a four-hour drive to the world’s lowest point: the Dead Sea. Upon reaching, check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax.

• Overnight in Dead Sea
• Accommodation: Dead Sea Spa Hotel OR Ramada Resort OR Holiday Inn Resort Dead Sea or similar (Standard quality)

Day 13: Leisure Day at the Dead Sea

Free day to relax and enjoy the amenities of your Hotel on the shores of the Dead Sea with convenient access to the beach. Time to experience floating in the waters of the Dead Sea. Revel in the serene atmosphere and let the day wash over you as you take advantage of the Dead Sea’s unique qualities.

Day 14: Departure from Dead Sea, Arrival in Istanbul (Airfare Not Included)

After breakfast at your Dead Sea accommodation, a transfer will take you to Amman International Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon landing at Istanbul Airport, our representative will be on hand to assist you with customs and immigration formalities. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Istanbul.

Kindly note that the international airfare from Amman to Istanbul is not covered in this tour package. Arranging and purchasing this flight is your responsibility.

• Overnight in Istanbul
• Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel OR Ayasultan Hotel OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 15: Istanbul Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tour

After having breakfast at the hotel, start your day by visiting the  Hagia Sophia , the  Blue Mosque  (Sultan Ahmet Mosque), and the  Hippodrome  (Sultanahmet Square). Have lunch at a local restaurant before continuing your tour to the  Topkapi Palace , and the  Grand Bazaar . After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at approximately 5:00 pm. The rest of the day will be at leisure.

• Accommodation: Muyan Suites OR Antea Hotel Oldcity OR Deluxe Golden Horn Hotel OR Ayasultan Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 16: Fly to Denizli – Pamukkale Tour

You will be picked up from your hotel for your transfer to the airport to catch your early morning flight to Denizli. (between 6:00 – 7:00 am as per your e-ticket) from Istanbul to Denizli airport. Upon arrival at the Denizli airport, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to Pamukkale where you will meet your professional tour guide to begin your tour with a professional guide to begin your full-day tour of Pamukkale. Around 10:45 am you will visit the first destination of Karahayit to see the  Red Spring Waters . After Karahayit we will drive to Pamukkale and begin the visit to the ancient city of  Hierapolis  around 11:30 am. The highlights of Hierapolis are Necropolis,  Roman Baths , Domitian Gate, Latrina, Oil Factory, Frontinious Street, Agora, Byzantium Gate, Triton Fountain, Cathedral, Apollon Temple, Plutonium,  Theater , and  Cleopatra’s Ancient Pool . You will also be able to take some photos from the nicest corners of Pamukkale. Around 12:30 pm you will be given some free time for approximately 60 minutes to explore the natural beauties of Pamukkale. As an option, you may choose to swim in the  Pamukkale Antique Pools  (at your own expense) during this free time. At 1:30 pm you will meet the guide and will get a chance to walk in the middle of the  Pamukkale travertines (White Cliffs)  from top to down without shoes and socks. At 2:30 pm you will be taken for lunch at a local restaurant. After lunch at approximately 3:30 pm, you will visit an Onyx Factory for approximately 30 minutes. Upon completing the tour at approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Kusadasi and are expected to arrive around 7:30 pm.

• Overnight in Kusadasi
• Accommodation: Efe Boutique Hotel OR Neopol Hotel Deluxe OR Derici Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 17: Ephesus Tour – Fly to Kayseri/Nevsehir from Izmir

After breakfast at the hotel around 8:30 am you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. You will first visit the  Temple of Artemis  which was once one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Next, you will visit the world-famous ancient  Greco-Roman City of Ephesus , the most well-preserved example in the world. After visiting this impressive site, you will have a break for lunch. After lunch, you will visit the  House of the Virgin Mary , where it is believed she spent her last days. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Afterwards, you will visit the  Isabey Mosque . Next, you will be taken to the  Sirince Village;  which is an old Greek village and is well-know for its quaint beauty and wine tasting and production. Here you will have one hour free to explore on your own without a guide the different foods and wines of the area and visit various small traditional village shops. At the end of the tour around approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transferred to Izmir airport for your late evening flight to Kayseri or Nevsehir through Istanbul. Upon your arrival at the Kayseri or Nevsehir airport, a representative will be present holding your name sign to pick you up and transfer you to your hotel in Cappadocia.

• Overnight in Cappadocia
• Accommodation: Heaven Cave House OR Dedeli Konak Cave Hotel OR Holiday Cave Hotel or similar (Standard quality)

Day 18: North Cappadocia Tour

For an additional option, you can book an early morning  hot air balloon ride  and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please be aware that this activity comes at an extra cost.

After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to join the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour will start with a visit to the  Devrent Valley  to see the unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit the  Pasabag Valley  (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. After this visit, you will drive to the city of  Avanos . After lunch, you will visit the  Zelve Open Air Museum  in Cappadocia. The museum features a series of carved caves and ancient churches, providing a glimpse into the region’s monastic history. Finally, towards the end of the day tour, before returning to your hotel, you will have the opportunity to visit the  natural castles of Uchisa r. Please note that the interior of the Uchisar castles is not accessible for visits. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel around 4:00 pm. You will have the rest of the day free to relax, explore the city on your own, or take part in any optional activities that are offered.

Day 19: South Cappadocia Tour – Fly back to Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your tour guide will brief you on the day’s activities. Your tour will begin with a visit to the  Red Valley  where you will be able to explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the  Rose Valley  (Gulludere Vadisi). Next, you will visit  Cavusin Village  which is famous for its houses and churches of Christian Clergymen. We will take a break for lunch around noon. After lunch, you will drive to the  Pigeon Valley  (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon you will visit the  Kaymakli Underground City  or  Ozkonak Underground City  where early Christians lived. After finishing the tour at approximately 4:00 pm, you will be transported to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport to catch a late evening flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival in Istanbul, a representative will meet you at the airport and arrange for your transportation to your hotel.

Day 20: Departure from Istanbul – End of Tour Service

After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.

INCLUDED in the Tour Price:

• Pick up and drop-off between airport & hotel.
• Domestic flight tickets, as specified in the itinerary, are included for both Egypt and Turkey.
• 3 nights accommodation at a 5-star hotel with breakfast in Cairo.
• 4 nights on the Nile cruise full board.
• 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Amman.
• 1 night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Petra.
• 1 night accommodation at a Sun City Camp with breakfast in Wadi Rum.
• 2 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Dead Sea.
• 3 nights accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Istanbul.
• 1 night accommodation at a 4-star hotel with breakfast in Kusadasi.
• 2 nights accommodation at a cave hotel with breakfast in Cappadocia.
• English-speaking guide during the tours in Turkey and Egypt.
• English-speaking driver during the tour in Jordan.
• Guide in Jerash (1 hr).
• Guide in Petra (2 hrs).
• 3 hours jeep ride in Wadi Rum.
• Meals as per itinerary (B=breakfast, L=lunch, D=dinner).
• Visits and entrances fees as indicated in the itinerary
• Local taxes and service charges.

NOT INCLUDED:

• International Flight Tickets.
• Flight tickets from Cairo to Amman and Amman to Istanbul.
• Visa to enter Turkey, Egypt & Jordan.
• Escorting tour guide.
• Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride.
• Optional tours mentioned in the program, they will be provided at an additional cost.
• Services not mentioned in the program.
• Drinks with meals.
• Travel insurance (recommended).

IMPORTANT INFO:

• The order of the itinerary is indicative and subject to change, but all visits described will take place.
• This tour will be private in Egypt and Jordan but in a shared group tour in Turkey.
• Vegetarian lunch option available upon request.
• For 2 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room Accommodation.
• For 3 travelers: 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
• For 4 travelers: 2 Double/Twin Rooms Accommodation.
• For 5 travelers: 1 Double/Twin Room and 1 Triple Room Accommodation.
• Please note that the Blue Mosque is not open for visitation on Fridays as it is closed for religious prayer services. You will only be able to visit the outside of the Blue Mosque area on tours operated on Fridays. No visitation will be allowed inside the Blue Mosque for tourists on Fridays.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, it will be replaced with the  Basilica Cistern  (Yerebatan Sarnici).
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sunday.
• During religious holidays, the spice market and Grand Bazaar are closed.
• On flights luggage allowance is 15 kg per person for checked in luggage. For carry-on, you can take up to 8 kg per person. One carry-on is allowed per person.

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Aerosmith announces new dates for 2024 farewell tour 'Peace Out,' headed to Nashville

A erosmith has announced the rescheduled 2024 dates for their farewell 'Peace Out Tour.' The tour, which was originally set to come to Nashville in January 2024, was postponed due to singer Steven Tyler's vocal cord damage.

The band will now hit the stage at Nashville's Bridgestone Arena on Sunday, Oct. 20.

Rock legends Aerosmith—comprised of Steven Tyler, Joe Perry, Tom Hamilton, Joey Kramer and Brad Whitford—are known for hits "Dream On," "I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" and "Walk This Way."

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The band has released 15 studio albums, with their most recent released in 2012, "Music From Another Dimension!"

Aerosmith has announced that The Black Crowes, comprised of brothers Chris and Rich Robinson , will accompany them on tour. The Black Crowes released their first album in 15 years, "Happiness Bastards," on March 14.

Why did Aerosmith postpone their final tour?

Aerosmith first announced that they would be embarking on their final tour via video in May 2023. The tour began on Sept. 3 in Philadelphia.

The band, though, was forced to cancel remaining tour dates after frontman Steven Tyler suffered an injury at their performance on Sept. 9 in at the UBS Arena in New York.

Tyler suffered a vocal injury that included a fractured larynx and vocal cord damage.

In a Sept. 29 statement on Facebook , the band promised to honor tickets for new dates. “I am heartbroken to not be out there with Aerosmith, my brothers and the incredible Black Crowes, rocking with the best fans in the world,” Tyler said.

“I promise we will be back as soon as we can!”

Now, the rescheduled farewell tour will start back up on Sept. 20 in Pennsylvania, celebrating Aerosmith's hits from over 50 years together as a band.

All previously purchased tickets will be honored for the rescheduled shows. Ticket-holders will receive more information via email.

Tickets for the newly announced shows, both rescheduled and added performances, will go on sale on Friday, April 12 at 10 a.m. CST at  ticketmaster.com .

This article originally appeared on Nashville Tennessean: Aerosmith announces new dates for 2024 farewell tour 'Peace Out,' headed to Nashville

When is Eid al-Fitr 2024 and how is it celebrated?

The three-day festival celebrates the completion of the fasting month of Ramadan by Muslims across the world.

As a new moon was not sighted on Monday evening after Maghrib prayers, Muslims in Saudi Arabia and neighbouring countries will fast one more day, completing 30 days of Ramadan. The first day of Eid will then be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10.

The first day of Eid al-Fitr is determined by the sighting of the crescent moon marking the start of the month of Shawwal, the 10th month of the Islamic (Hijri) calendar.

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Lunar months last between 29 and 30 days so Muslims usually have to wait until the night before Eid to verify its date.

Other countries follow independent sightings.

When the sighting has been verified, Eid is declared on television, radio stations and at mosques.

How do Muslims celebrate Eid?

Traditionally, Eid is celebrated for three days as an official holiday in Muslim-majority countries. However, the number of holiday days varies by country.

Muslims begin Eid day celebrations by partaking in a prayer service that takes place shortly after dawn, followed by a short sermon.

On their way to the prayer, which is traditionally held in an open area, Muslims recite takbeerat, praising God by saying “Allahu Akbar”, meaning “God is great”.

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Muslims usually spend the day visiting relatives and neighbours and accepting sweets as they move around from house to house.

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Children, dressed in new clothes, are offered gifts and money to celebrate the joyous occasion.

Girls and women in many countries decorate their hands with henna. The celebration for Eid begins the night before as women gather in neighbourhoods and large family gatherings for the application of henna.

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It is common for Muslim-majority countries to decorate their cities with lights and hold festivities to commemorate the end of the fasting month.

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Scottie Scheffler keeps over Rae’s Creek on the 13th hole during second round at the Masters golf tournament at Augusta National Golf Club Friday, April 12, 2024, in Augusta, Ga. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)

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AUGUSTA, Ga. — Scottie Scheffler made one last birdie and let out one big exhale Saturday on a wild day of charges and collapses at the Masters, giving him a 1-under 71 and a one-shot lead over two-time major champion Collin Morikawa.

Scheffler began by chipping in for birdie from across the first green. He finished with an 8-foot birdie putt that caught just enough of the right side of the cup.

Everything in between was bonkers, right to the very end. Bryson DeChambeau drove into the right trees on the 18th, pitched out to the fairway and then holed out from 77 yards for a most unlikely birdie that might have salvaged his chances.

Six players had at least a tie for the lead at one point.

There was a five-way tie for the lead on back nine. Morikawa looked to break out of the tie when he had a long eagle putt on the par-5 13th. He three-putted for par, and then the other four players all made bogey.

Max Homa has gone 32 holes without a birdie and he was only two behind. Xander Schauffele has gone 25 holes without a bogey, and that goes a long way. He was five back.

Augusta National didn’t need a ferocious wind to be wildly entertaining. The course was tough as ever, with a wind that would have felt scary if not for the day before.

Scheffler was at 7-under 209 as he goes for a second Masters green jacket and tries to extend a dominant stretch that includes two wins on tough courses and a runner-up finish in his last three tournaments.

“It’s nice to have that experience, but going into tomorrow, that’s really all that it is,” he said. “And I can reflect on some of that stuff from that round, and this is a position I’m very familiar with. I’m excited for the challenge of going and trying to win the golf tournament tomorrow.”

Morikawa made two tough pars to finish off a 69, making him the only player to break par all three days at this Masters. Not bad for a someone who only found a swing key on Monday, switched putters after the first round and has had a top 10 since the first week of the year.

“If you asked me at the beginning of the week I’d be one back heading into Sunday, I would have taken that any time,” Morikawa said. “You give yourself a chance with 18 holes left, that’s all you can really do.”

Another shot back was Homa (73), whose last birdie was on the fourth hole of the second round. He has made 32 pars in his last 36 holes.

Eight players were separated by five shots going into the final round, where the greens are likely to be even faster, crispier and more frightening.

Tiger Woods was not among them. Neither was Rory McIlroy.

Woods, having made his Masters record 24th consecutive cut on Friday, started the third round seven shots out of the lead and hopeful of at least making his massive following think there might be more magic left in that battered 48-year-old body.

Instead, Woods posted his highest round in three decades playing the majors . He shot an 82, the third time he has failed to break 80 in a major, and the first since the 2015 U.S. Open.

“Just hit the ball in all the places that I know I shouldn’t hit it,” Woods said.

McIlroy came to the Masters thinking this might be the year he finally got the last leg of the career Grand Slam. All he could muster was a 71 that left him 10 shots behind with 20 players in front of him.

There were no shortage of challengers.

Ludvig Aberg, the rising Swedish star playing in his first major, was among those who had a brief share of the lead until missing a pair of short par putts on the back nine. He still managed a 70 and was only three shots behind.

Another newcomer to the Masters, Nicolai Hojgaard of Denmark, had the lead to himself with three straight birdies around the turn. He celebrated that good fortunate by running off five straight bogeys, putting the ball in the water on both par 5s.

And then there was DeChambeau, who started the third round tied with Scheffler and Homa.

DeChambeau kept making enough birdies to hang around and was only one shot behind until he decided to go for the green from the trees on the par-5 15th. He went well right toward the 17th fairway — the second time in as many days he played a par 5 from two holes — only this one didn’t work out so well.

He chunked his wedge and watched it tumble into the pond. He took a penalty drop, pitched on and two-putted for double bogey. And then he three-putted for bogey on the 16th. And right when it appeared to be falling apart, he made his surprise birdie to limit the damage to 75. He was four shots behind.

Scheffler didn’t escape the craziness. He reached 8 under with a 30-foot birdie putt on the third hole and was still seemingly in control until his approach to the 10th took a hard hop over the green and into the bushes. He looked to escape with bogey until missing a 30-inch putt. Then, he hit an average chip and missed an 8-foot par putt on the 11th.

“All of a sudden I’m probably going from in the lead to a few out of the lead and then … you know, things happen pretty fast out there,” Scheffler said.

He saved par on the 12th with a 7-foot putt — as important as any he made — and showed rare emotion when he holed a 30-foot eagle putt on the 13th.

“C’mon, baby!” he yelled when the putt dropped.

“Things got a little dicey in the middle,” Scheffler said. “On No. 10, I hit what I thought was a decent shot 8 feet from the hole and it wound up in the bushes. I did a good job of staying patient.”

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Watch every single shot from the biggest names in golf throughout round 3 at the 2024 masters.

AUGUSTA, Ga. -- The third day of action at the 2024 Masters is going to be a significant one as Moving Day meets Augusta National with the leaderboard undoubtedly shifting ahead of the tournament's final 18 holes. Two days of pristine golf at the nation's best course remain with the best hoping to finish not just in the money but as high up the leaderboard as possible.

The grounds are filled to capacity with patrons, and they were undoubtedly keen to see how Tiger Woods continues to play after he created Masters history on Friday by making his 24th consecutive cut , a tournament record. Woods also hit 22 of 36 fairways through his first two rounds, his best such mark since 1999.

Though he was on the edge of contention entering Saturday, after shooting his highest nine-hole total in Masters history going 6 over on the first nine, Tiger is now firmly out of contention with some questioning whether he will finish 72 holes at all. Meanwhile, Rory McIlroy -- after an extended session on the range Friday night -- shot one of the better rounds of Saturday's early wave. Neither he nor reigning Masters champion Jon Rahm are a threat to those atop the leaderboard.

Far more likely to find the winner's circle is Scottie Scheffler, the 2022 green jacket winner seeking to win his second in three years. Scheffler entered as an overwhelming favorite and sits +100 to win the tournament entering Saturday's third round. He is one of three men tied atop the leaderboard with Max Homa the author of Friday's best performance and Bryson DeChambeau holding steady looking for his second major championship and first since 2020. Who pulls ahead between that trio remains to be seen, but you can follow  2024 Masters leaderboard live updates throughout Round 3  right here and find out.

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