Turkish Discovery: An 8-day tour from $1,555, starting at Istanbul International Airport (IST), exploring Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, and Izmir. Highlights include Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque, Goreme Open Air Museum, Temple of Artemis, and Ephesus, with guided tours, select meals, and 4-5 star accommodations. Excludes international flights, Izmir-Istanbul flight ($130), travel insurance, tips, and personal expenses.

Tour Highlights

Visit Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum.
Enjoy a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake.
Visit the underground city, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar.
Visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai.
Visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana.
Visit the ancient Hierapolis & the Temple of Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world''.
Visit the Ancient city of Ephesus & the village of Sirince.

Tour Details

Rate Includes

Arrival transfer Istanbul International Airport (IST).
Departure transfer to Izmir Apt or Kusadasi Port.
All Hotels as listed under accommodations.
Meals are as indicated in the itineraries with code letters: B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner).
Professional tour guides throughout Turkey Programs.
Luggage handling in the hotels.
Local taxes.
Museum entrance fees.

Rate Excludes

International flights.
Travel insurance (recommended).
Tips & gratuities for guide, driver, and hotel personnel.
Personal expenses.
Izmir - Istanbul flight 130 usd per person (approx).

Itinerary

Day 1Friday: Istanbul

Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel.
Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure .

Day 2Saturday: Istanbul Full Day

After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque
and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in
Istanbul.(B)

Day 3Sunday: Istanbul- Ankara - Cappadocia

After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its
Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of
Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we
will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (BD)

Day 4Monday: Cappadocia Full Day

Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in
Cappadocia including visits to the underground city, Open Air Museum in Goreme and
natural fortress in Uchisar. Lunch in a local rest. Here, we will have the opportunity to
discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made
carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. Optional night tour with a Turkish show and
dinner is avaliable tonight. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (BL)

Day 5Tuesday: Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale

Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece
Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of
Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)

Day 6Wednesday: Pamukkale - Izmir

After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard
and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of
Artemis ”one of the seven wonders of the ancient world” then continue to Izmir for
overnight stay. (BD)

Day 7Thursday: Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir

Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library,
theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme.
Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the
most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the
village. Return to Izmirfor overnight stay. (BLD)