10 Days Best of Turkey Tour by Plane

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival at Istanbul Ataturk Airport, you will be greeted and drives to your hotel.

Day 2: Treasures of Istanbul

1. Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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. Basilica Cistern
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
3. Blue Mosque
   1h
   Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, the Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome.
4. Hippodrome
   1h
   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
5. Grand Bazaar
   2h
   With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World
6. TopkapI Palace
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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

Day 3: HD Bosphorus Cruise / Flight to Izmir

1. Misir Carsisi
   2h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick up a time to meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for your half-day tour. The first visiting place is; Spice Bazaar (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the enticing aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme, and every other concievable herb and spice.
2. Bosphorus Strait
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Bosphorus Cruise: A traditional excursion by boat along the waterway seperating Europe and Asia. The shore is lined with old wooden villas, palaces of marble, fortresses, and small fishing villages. During the excursion you will pass the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, Rustem Pasa Mosque, Rumeli Fortress and further along the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After tour drive to Airport for your flight to Izmir.
4. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your drıver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel.

Day 4: Ancient Ephesus Tour

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
   Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. 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 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya

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 wherein 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 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO.
2. Hierapolis & Pamukkale
   1h
   Visit; 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
   At the end of the tour drive you to Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya

Day 6: Antalya City Tour

1. Upper Duden Waterfalls
   1h
   According to your pick up time meet your guide and start your our.Visit Karpuzkaldıran and Düden Waterfalls, where cascading water and green surroundings offer a refreshing introduction to the region's natural beauty. Follow the park paths, listen to the rush of falling water and pause at scenic viewpoints for photographs before continuing into the heart of the city.
2. Hadrian's Gate
   4h · Admission ticket not included
   Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant and taste the flavors of traditional Turkish cuisine. Then explore Kaleiçi, Antalya's atmospheric old town, with 1–1.5 hours of free time to discover its narrow stone streets at your own pace. Look out for Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower and Kesik Minare, or browse the boutiques, art galleries and souvenir shops tucked among the historic buildings. Whether you prefer taking photographs, finding a local keepsake or simply soaking up the old town's character, this is your time to enjoy Antalya your way. Finish the day with a one-hour sightseeing boat tour along the coastline. From the water, admire Antalya's impressive cliffs, the city skyline and the turquoise Mediterranean stretching into the distance. Relax on board and enjoy a fresh perspective on the scenery you have explored throughout the day. Overnight in Antalya (1h boat tour: 10 Euros per person)

Day 7: 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.
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın.
   
   Important 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)

Day 8: Underground Cities of Cappadocia

1. Rose Valley
   1h
   Rose and Red 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. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see.
2. Cavusin
   1h
   is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches.
3. Pigeon Valley
   1h
   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
   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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
5. Ortahisar Kalesi
   1h
   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.

Day 9: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

1. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, 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. Pasabag Vadisi
   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
   Goreme Panaroma, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys
6. Uchisar Castle
   30m
   Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area
7. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After tour drives to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul.
8. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 10: Departure Day

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight deperture time drives to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

Pickup details

Transfer from IST or SAW Airports to the hotel wıll be arranged by us. **
Pre-post accommodation can be added to the itinerary, please contact to our team if needed.**
////// Important Notice/////
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.

Good to know:

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.

• 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
• 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.
• Baggage allowance: 15 kg checked + 8 kg hand luggage. (if the “INCLUDED flight tickets” option is selected)
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Entry tickets are excluded. Your guide will have pre-paid skip-the-line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash Lira, USD, or Euro.
• Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight from ANTALYA > CAPPADOCIA at the additional cost of 150 USD per person.If a flight upgrade is selected, there will be no visit to Konya and lunch and airport transfers will be provided by us.
• The Tünektepe Cable Car in Antalya is also closed due to renovation. As an alternative, you may choose to join a 1-hour boat tour in Antalya (optional).
• The tour offers INCLUDED and EXCLUDED domestic flight ticket options. Please select your preferred option during the booking process.
• For guests who choose the EXCLUDED flight tickets option, we will inform them which flights they need to purchase.
• 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 Turkish Islamic Art museum will be visited instead
• Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays