11 Days Turkey Explorer by Plane

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival Istanbul airport greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in.
   
   Optional: Cruise Dinner with Turkish Dance Performences (19:30 - 23:30)

Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
2. TopkapI Palace
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.
3. Hippodrome
   30m
   Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.
4. Blue Mosque
   1h
   Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
5. Grand Bazaar
   2h
   Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.

Day 3: Gallipoli&Troy

1. Gallipoli
   4h
   According your pick up time from your hotel, drive to Canakkale. Here we begin our guided tour of ANZAC Battlefields visiting Brighton Beach, ANZAC Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Turkish and allied tunnels and trenches at Johnston’s Jolly, 57th Regiment Turkish Memorial and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial

Day 4: Pergamum&Troy

1. Troy (Truva)
   2h
   After breakfast at the hotel, check out and meet your guide for the Troy and Pergamon Tour. The first stop is the ancient city of Troy, a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for the legendary Trojan War.
   During the visit you will see the symbolic Trojan Horse, the Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, the Houses of Troy I dating back to 3000–2500 BC, the Bouleuterion (Senate Building) and the Odeon. You will also explore the archaeological layers from Troy I to Troy IX which reveal the long history of the city.
2. Pergamon Ancient City
   5h · Admission ticket not included
   After the Troy tour drive to Bergama for lunch before continuing to Pergamon, one of the most important cultural centers of the ancient world. Visit the Acropolis including the Library of Pergamon, Temple of Athena, Temple of Trajan and the site of the famous Altar of Zeus. You will also see the terraced Gymnasium, Lower Agora, the impressive Hellenistic Theater and the Temple of Dionysus.
3. Kusadasi
   2h
   At the end of the tour depart for Selçuk and Kuşadası. Arrival in Kuşadası around 20:30.
   (Breakfast – Lunch)

Day 5: Ancient Ephesus&House of Virgin Mary

1. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
2. Ephesus Ancient City
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Continue with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. It is also home to one of the Seven wonders of the ancient world, the Temple of Artemis. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveler.
3. The Temple of Artemis
   1h
   the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place.

Day 6: Pamukkale Tour

1. Pamukkale Thermal Pools
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people traveled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   1h
   the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
3. Antalya
   3h
   After tour drive to Antalya for overnight stary

Day 7: Antalya City Tour

1. 2h · Admission ticket not included
   Today you visit the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and the turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience.
   
   Important Note: The Tunektepe cable car is closed due to maintenance. Instead, a 1-hour boat tour will be offered
2. Lower Duden Waterfalls
   1h
   Duden waterfalls are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walk through the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water.
3. 3h
   After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1.5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.

Day 8: Flight to Cappadocia

1. 30m · Admission ticket included
   Accordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri.
   
   mportant Note: Depending on flight availability, your flight can be in the morning or in the afternoon.
   Optional: Cappadocia Sunset Quad Safari (If your flıght is ın the mornıng)
   Optional: Turkish Bath in Antalya (ıf your fllight is at afternoon)
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın.

Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

1. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.
2. Devrent Valley
   1h
   Devrent Valley; is famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature.
3. Fairy Chimneys
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here.
4. Avanos Oren Yeri
   1h
   Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts.
5. Goreme Panorama
   30m
   we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the Fairy chimneys.
6. Uchisar Castle
   1h
   Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel.

Day 10: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

1. Rose Valley
   1h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, Today you visit Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink, especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge.
2. Cavusin
   1h
   Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches
3. Pigeon Valley
   30m
   Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region
4. Kaymakli Underground City
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways
5. Ortahisar Kalesi
   30m
   Tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named.
6. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
7. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 11: Departure Day

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon breakfast at the hotel checkout and according your flight departure time drive you to Airport. End of the service

Pickup details

Please share your ınternatıonal flıght detaıls at the tıme of the bookıng. ***Transfer from Airport to hotel wıll be provided by us. ***pre-post accommodation can be arranged by us if needed. Please contact to the custom team wıth your request.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• Some historical sites may be closed during religious or national holidays. Before booking the tour, you can contact our team and confirm whether there will be a closed sites for the dates you want to take the tour.
• Hot Air Balloon Flight is not included in the package.Please inform the provider when they contact you for a reservation. Prices may vary depending on season and density. The provider will book the spot for you in advance.
• Important Note: When comparing our programs, services and prices with other operators, please consider that our tours are in the form of small groups, hotels are ‘’special class’’ that centraly located, has a characteristic structure of the regions (not hotels where large groups stay), "planes" are used between destinations to facilitate transportation and the restaurants are "Family-owned local restaurants" that gives opportunity to taste local flavors through Anatolia.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• The tour combined with individual transfers, Domestic flights and small group tours with local expert tour guıdes ın the regions. There ıs no assistant service fort he flights in airports.
• Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays