Grand Tour Turkey

Istanbul - Ephesus - Pamukkale - Fethiye - Blue Cruise - Olympos- Antalya - Cappadocia. (14 Nights / 15 Days)

Tour Itinerary

Day 01: Arrive in Istanbul
Upon your arrival at Istanbul airport our transferman will be ready to meet and transfer you to your hotel. Time at leisure, stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 02: Istanbul Classics Tour
08:30am Pick up from your hotel to visit Topkapi Palace, with royal treasury and elegant four courts. After lunch, proceed to the Hagia Sophia, a great Byzantine architectural masterpiece, whose interior is resplendent with golden mosaics. Then admire the delicate design and Iznik tiles of the Blue Mosque. Explore the ancient Roman Hippodrome with Egyptian Obelisk and Serpentine Column. Finally, stop off at the dazzling Grand Bazaar with over 4000 shops. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 5:00pm.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 03: Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour
08:30am pick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures. After the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel at around 5:00pm. Overnight in Istanbul.(Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 04: Flight to Izmir / Full Day Ephesus Tour
Early transfer to the airport to take a flight to Izmir. Upon your arrival meet your guide and drive to visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We then proceed to the Ancient City of Ephesus,no today any comparison coul be made between Ephesus other ancient cities in the world. After spending hours with bottemless information,stories and wows we take a break under the shadows of fig trees to eat lunch. Finally, visit to the House of Virgin Mary, a pilgrimage site for many people of all denominations. After tour transfer to your hotel for dinner and stay overnight.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 05: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour /  Bus to Fethiye
After breakfast pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools. After tour bus to Fethiye with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus (duration 4 hours). overnight in Fethiye. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 06: Blue Cruise
Departure from Fethiye Harbour between 11 and 12 a.m. to Samanlik Bay for swimming & lunch or, depending on the sea conditions, to Butterfly Valley for lunch, a swim & optional visit of this natural reserve, hosting 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths.
Afterwards we cruise to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon) again sea conditions permitting. Option for paragliding available. Last stop of the day is St-Nicholas Island. Byzantine ruins, swim, dinner & 1st night. (Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 07: Blue Cruise
Around sunrise departure to Aquarium or Firnaz Bay near Kalkan for breakfast & swimming.
Cruising to Kas where we stop in the harbour for lunch & visit of this charming fishing village. Of ancient Antiphellos, as Kas was once known, only Lycian rock tombs & sarcophagi and the Roman theatre are left. But the charm of the town remains! In a bay near Kekova we stop for swimming, dinner & the 2nd night.(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 08: Blue Cruise
Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included
Departure to Sunken City of Kekova (this Lycian - Roman archaeological site is protected, so only looking!). Lunch.Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and Byzantine/Ottoman castle.In Gokkaya Bay optional water sports are available. Dinner, relax in this pirates haven or party the night away at the Smugglers Inn.(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 09: Blue Cruise
After breakfast we have a look at the Pirates Cave (sea conditions permitting) before cruising to Andriace harbour (lunch).Bus transfer to the archaeological site of Myra, and to Demre for the St-Nicholas Church, shopping and banking when requested by your group.Bus transfer to the Tree houses in Olympos where we arrive between 4 and 6 p.m.
(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 10: Olympos
Free day in Olympos. Spend all your day on the beach. In the evening bus to Antalya (duration 2 hours). Overnight in Antalya.(Included meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner)

Day 11: Antalya Tour
08:15am pick up from your hotel to visit Perge antique site in detail; Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora. Lunch on the Köprüpazari stream near the Aspendos Theater after lunch visit Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Shopping Break where also the Turkish handcrafts are introduced• Introduction of Side and an hour and a half free time. After tour overnight bus to Cappadocia with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 20:00 (duration 10 hours) (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 12: North Cappadocia Tour
Arrival in Cappadocia and transfer to hotel to fresh up before start tour.
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk's Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 13: South Cappadocia Tour
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. With your arrival to Istanbul, you will be met and transferred to your hotel.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast & Lunch)

Day 14: Free Day in Istanbul
Free day at your leisure.Overnight in Istanbul. (Included meals: Breakfast)

Day 15: Departure
After breakfast check out from hotel (before 12:00), transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport regarding your flight details. End of tour and services. (Included meals: Breakfast)

What's Included:
- 3 Night/4 Day Boat Cruise with breakfast,lunch and Dinner.
- 05 nights in Istanbul at 4* Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- 01 nights in Kusadasi at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Fethiye at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Olympos at Tree houses on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Antalya at 4* Hotel on half board basis.
- 01 nights in Cappadocia at Cave Hotel on bed and breakfast basis.
- All mentioned day tours on regular group guided basis.
- Professional English speaking guide licensed by the Ministry of Tourism.
- Domestic flight ticket. (Istanbul to Izmir / Cappadocia to Istanbul).
- Day intercity coach tickets (Pamukkale to Fethiye / Antalya to Cappadocia).
- Meals mentioned by the itinerary.
- Main entrance fees to sights/museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Gasoline, Road Tolls and Parking Fees.
- Services charges and local taxes.

Not Included: Drinks, tips to guide, driver and personal expenses and optional tours.

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