8 Day Wonderful Turkey ( SIC )

Start Point

Istanbul - Start of tour

End Point

Istanbul - End of the Tour

Days

8 days & 7 nights

Price Per Person

EUR 0.00 Twin/EUR 0.00 Single


Tour Description

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8 DAYS WONDERFUL TURKEY TOUR SUMMARY:
If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best tour in Turkey, including Istanbul - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale & Cappadocia. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. There are no long bus rides just domestic flights getting you to your destination comfortably and relaxed.

Tour Start Date: Everyday Departure From 01st April 2018 to 15th October 2018

TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia and domestic flight back to Istanbul

MEALS: Full Board as mentioned in the itinerary.

An overnight stay or similar hotels

Istanbul - Ramada Hotel & Suites Golden Horn *****

Kusadasi – Charisme Deluxe hotel *****

Cappadocia – Luxury Gamirasu Cave hotel *****

TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul - Kusadasi - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Cappadocia and domestic flight back to Istanbul

8 DAYS WONDERFUL TURKEY TOUR INCLUDES:

  • All airport transfer services mentioned in the itinerary
  • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Domestic flight from Izmir to Kayseri / Nevsehir
  • Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul
  • 2 nights hotel in Istanbul
  • 3 nights hotel in Kusadasi
  • 2 nights’ hotel in Cappadocia
  • 7 open buffet breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 7 dinners
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Istanbul Bosporus Cruise
  • Guided Ephesus tour
  • Guided Sirince village tour and wine tasting
  • Guided Pamukkale tour
  • Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
  • Professional English-speaking tour guides

THE TOUR DOES NOT INCLUDE THE:

  • International flights
  • Insurance: All types
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned at the included section

What are the discounts for children?
Under 2 years of age, your child will travel free of charge by land. Per Flight ticket insurance cost will be 20 Euro only.
Children under 6 years of age are charged 50% of a full price of an adult rate
Children 7-11 years of age are charged at 75% of a full price of an adult rate
Children above 11 years old are fully priced on adult fares.

PLEASE NOTE :

  • The tour fare is based on Sit in Couch basis ( SIC )  paying passengers.
  • The tour is also available for 2, 4, or 6  pax in private service and also available for private bigger groups in order to pay the most competitive prices please drop a request to concierge@above-5.com or simply click HERE
  • If This hotel list is not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange a similar hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

TOUR INFORMATION FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFER:

  • These programs are only valid for the dates mentioned.
  • If you need any changes to these programs, we will arrange a tailor-made program with the necessary price changes.
  • You need to make a 25% per cent Non Refundable pre-payment to book one of these tours. Bookings are not valid if a 25% payment is not done.
  • For tour packages including domestic flights, you need to book at least 4 weeks before the tour start date. If there are less than 4 weeks to the tour start date, we will reflect the flight fare difference to the prices.
  • The prices are only valid for packages; we cannot provide you breakdown prices or any sectors separately.

8 DAYS WONDERFUL TURKEY TOUR - DISTANCES

Distances

Kilometer

Miles

Hours

Tour Start Time

Tour End Time

Istanbul - Izmir (By Plane)

485

302

1

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

Izmir - Kusadasi

82

51

1:20

 

 

Kusadasi - Ephesus

18

12

20 min

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

Kusadasi - Pamukkale

185

115

2:40

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

Pamukkale - Denizli

18

12

20 min

 

 

Denizli - Kayseri (By Plane)

676

421

1:10

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

Kayseri Airport - Cappadocia

75

47

1

 

 

Cappadocia - Istanbul (By Plane)

730

479

1:10

8:30 AM

17:00 PM

For more information please contact our Concierge service team at concierge@above-5.com

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day

Place visiting
Istanbul - Start of the tour
Description

(Dinner included)
Meet at the airport Transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

There are two airports in Istanbul. Istanbul Ataturk airport is 20 km away from city center and Sabiha Gokcen airport is 55 km away from city center. Transfer from Ataturk airport to your hotel is included, if you arrive to Sabiha Gokcen airport please contact us for transfer rates.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

Place visiting
Istanbul
Description

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Pick up at 08:30am from your hotel for the a day tour of old Istanbul city.
Visit to TOPKAPI PALACE The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Lunch break at 13:00pm after the lunch Murtis Tour will then take you to the GRAND COVERED BAZAAR in this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as hand painted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Please Note : St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.

Day 3 - Istanbul Bosporus Cruise and Flight to Izmir / Kusadasi

Place visiting
Istanbul , Cruise , Kusadasi
Description

(Breakfast Lunch and dinner included)
After breakfast depart for Bosporus Cruise tour. Enjoy a magical Istanbul Bosporus Boat Cruise and Spice Market Tour starting at 08:30. Enjoy the array of sites you can see from the boat including: SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar). BOSPHORUS BY BOAT a traditional excursion by boat along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. Lunch break at the Turkish restaurant. After the lunch depart for Istanbul Ataturk airport for domestic flight to Izmir. Transfer from airport and check in to your hotel in Kusadasi. Dinner and overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 - Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

Place visiting
Kusadasi , Sirince
Description

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
08:30 Departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world en-route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsius Library, Grand theatre and House of the Virgin Mary. Lunch break around 13:00pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. After Lunch we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince's construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey - especially fruit wines. We will visit the vineyards and it is time to learn how to make fruit wine with Turkish wine makers. In the evening you will be tested about your knowledge of making fruit wine. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 - Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

Place visiting
Kusadasi , Pamukkale
Description

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
At 08:30 we depart for Pamukkale. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. After Pamukkale tour come back to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 - Kusadasi - Izmir to Nevsehir / Kayseri Airport and Cappadocia

Place visiting
Kusadasi , Cappadocia
Description

(Breakfast and Dinner included)
After breakfast, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 7 - Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

Place visiting
Cappadocia , Goreme
Description

(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Derinkuyu underground city, one of the best preserved and deepest Underground cities in Cappadocia. Derinkuyu Underground city is 55 meters deep and 8 levels open to visitors, then visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately 18:00 and transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8 - Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

Place visiting
Istanbul , End of the Tour
Description

(Breakfast included)
After breakfast you will have free time shopping in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Kayseri Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one