12 Days Tour of Turkey by Plane

Day 1: Arrival at Istanbul

1. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival at Istanbul / SAW Airport, you will be greeted and drives 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
   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
   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
   Blue Mosque; 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.
5. Grand Bazaar
   1h
   With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World.

Day 3: Cruising on Bosphorus / Flight to Izmir

1. Misir Carsisi
   2h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, and leave your luggage in the lobby. According to your pick-up time meet with your guide and start your half-day tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia
2. Bosphorus Strait
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Cruising on Bosphorus; where you will enjoy a magnificent view. Great history with beautiful nature. 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 with the parks and imperial pavillions of Yildiz Palace.
3. 1h · Admission ticket included
   After tour drive you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 15min domestic 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. Check in

Day 4: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary Tour

1. The House of the Virgin Mary
   1h · Admission ticket not included
   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
   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 Fethiye

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 travelled 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
   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. Fethiye
   3h
   At the end of the tour we wıll drive you to your hotel in Fethiye. Check-in.

Day 6: 12 Island Boat Trip

1. Fethiye
   7h
   On a myriad of bays and islands where navies and corsaires sought shelter from tempests all through man’s nautical history, you’ll find yourself in the bosom of the Mediterranean like no other boat trip can compare. Swim in the aquarium clear crystalline waters, disembark and take strolls at various islands and bays, sunbathe and fall asleep in tune with mother nature’s most tranquil lullaby, and have a BBQ lunch on board… You’ll return with unforgettable memories, (remember your camera). With more than enough legroom for our guests, less people, and no loud music on our sailing boat, you’ll find comfort and peace. Clean toilets and shower facilities, bar, sunbeds and shades, tackle and jackets for non-swimmers and beginners for all ages.
   
   Note: Fethiye boat tour is not avaılable (15th Oct - 1st May ) wll replaced with leisure day in Fethiye

Day 7: Travel to Antalya

1. Antalya
   5h
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your public bus departure time, we will drive you to Fethiye bus station for your 4 hours bus journey to Antalya. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in.

Day 8: Antalya City Tour

1. 1h · 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 9: Flight to Cappadocia

1. 30m · Admission ticket included
   ccordıng to your pick up time meet your driver and drive to Antalya Airport for your flıght to Kayseri.
   
   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)
2. 1h · Admission ticket included
   Upon arrival greeted and drive to your hotel.. Check ın.

Day 10: Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia

1. Goreme Open Air Museum
   2h · Admission ticket not included
   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; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar that looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World
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. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
4. Avanos
   1h
   Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts
5. Goreme Panorama
   30m
   Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys.
6. Uchisar Castle
   1h
   Uchisar the Naturel highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area.

Day 11: Underground Cities of Cappadocia / Flight to Istanbul

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
   Cavusin; 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
   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-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways.
5. Ortahisar
   30m
   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. 2h · Admission ticket included
   At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you wıll be greeted by your driver who wıll drıve you safely to your hotel. Check-in.

Day 12: Departure Day

1. 2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

Pickup details

Pick up provided from IST/SAW Airport, please ınform your flıght detaıls at the tıme of bookıng.****Pre-post accommadatıon can be arranged ıf needed. Please contact to our customer 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
• Free entry to hıstorical sites for childrens 8yr and below
• Entrance fees are excluded (Your guide will have skıp-the-line tıckets for historical sites, so you will skip long ticket lines)
• 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.
• Optional: Depending on your request and flight availability, land drive can be upgraded as flight from ANTALYA to 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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