Aegean Dream
Aegean Dream
Aegean Dream
13 Days
Visiting: Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, Bodrum, Marmaris, Antalya, Dalyan, Side, Karaman, Nigde, Aspendo, Capadocia, Konya, Ihlara, Pamukkale, Egridir, Ephesus, Izmir, Bursa
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28793
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Embark on the "Aegean Dream" tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's most enchanting destinations. Your adventure begins in the historic city of Istanbul, where Europe meets Asia, offering a unique blend of cultures and architectural marvels. Explore the grandeur of Suleyman the Magnificent's Mosque, marvel at the Hagia Sofia, and wander through the lively Taksim neighborhood. Sail the Bosphorus, witnessing the bustling life of this strategic waterway, and delve into the ancient wonders of Ephesus, the best-preserved ancient city in Asia Minor. Discover the coastal beauty of Kusadasi, Bodrum, and Marmaris, and immerse yourself in the natural wonders of Dalyan and Pamukkale's Cotton Castle. Journey through the mystical landscapes of Cappadocia, with its lunar-like valleys and ancient underground cities. Conclude your tour with a return to Istanbul, enriched with unforgettable memories and a deeper appreciation of Turkey's rich history and vibrant culture.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
Welcome to Europamundo! Upon arriving at the airport, we will be waiting to transfer you to your hotel. Check the information boards in the hotel reception area for details of the welcome meeting with your guide and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
A sightseeing tour of the city. We find ourselves in a city built in two continents. On our tour, we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul). We will see the walls, the Golden Horn, the fishing district, and we will admire the exterior of Hagia Sofia. After the visit, we will offer tickets and a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and its pavilions. At the end of the afternoon we will provide a transfer to the Taksim neighborhood, the most commercialized and lively area of the city. There will be time to dine in one of its many restaurants, and you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or go to see the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 3 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Boat trip on the Bosphorus.Today we include a boat trip on the Bosphorus that will last about two hours. We will undertake the trip on a boat exclusively for Europamundo travellers. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, which separates Istanbul into two parts: the European part and the Asian one. We will enjoy seeing the liveliness of the strait with its multitude of boats. We will pass under the two bridges that unite Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses and the Ottoman villas. Return to the center of Istanbul. Free time .
Day 4 : Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Kusadasi, Ephesus Ancient Greek Theatre, Istanbul
We leave early from Istanbul. We continue the route through Turkey. Around lunch time, we arrive at EPHESUS, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor; 2000 years ago it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will visit Saint John´s Basilica, and afterwards, the house of the Virgin Mary and the archaeological site (tickets included). We then continue to KUSADASI, a popular coastal town with a lot of atmosphere, commercial life and a small castle. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 : Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris
Location: Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris
We leave for one of the natural wonders of Turkey, Lake BAFA. We continue to BODRUM, a very beautiful fortified city of Greek origin. You can visit its castle, stroll through its streets full of life and tourism or go around its sports marina. After lunch, we go on our way to MARMARIS, another very beautiful coastal tourist enclave with its castle, its marina and its fountains. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 : Marmaris, Dalyan, Antalya
Location: Marmaris, Antalya, Dalyan
We depart for DALYAN, an incredible place next to a beautiful navigable river. We include a boat ride of about two hours to see the ROYAL LYCIAN TOMBS. Also by boat, we will continue on to a large lake where we will stop at the hot springs. If you wish, you can swim in its warm waters or take a mud bath! We allow time to eat at one of the many Dalyan restaurants by the river. We continue to ANTALYA, where we will have a brief visit to this great coastal city of more than one million inhabitants; Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman district and its great waterfall that falls directly to the sea. Dinner included.
Day 7 : Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
Location: Side, Karaman, Antalya, Nigde, Aspendo
We will leave Antalya towards ASPENDOS. We will visit the Roman theatre, for many, it is the best preserved in the world. After that, in SIDE, we will be able to admire the Greek temple of Apollo by the sea. There’s time to walk through its port and streets that are full of life. Travelling through breathtaking landscapes, we cross the Taurus mountains – their peaks stand at over 3500 meters high, and are covered in snow for most of the year. Stop in KARAMAN where we will see its fortress from the outside. We continue on to the Cappadocia region. NIGDE, dinner included.
Day 8 : Nigde, Capadocia
Location: Nigde, Capadocia
Full day in the fantastic region of CAPPADOCIA, with its lunar landscapes, its churches and troglodyte villages. We start by visiting GUMUSLER, an incredible underground monastery of the 7th century with perhaps the best Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In KAIMACLI we will visit the underground city that could house 30,000 people. We will visit UCHISAR, a natural fortress. After lunch we will discover the GOREME Valley with its open-air museum and its churches carved out of the rocks, admission included. Hotel in Avanos. Dinner included.
Day 9 : Capadocia, Ihlara, Konya
Location: Capadocia, Konya, Ihlara
At the far end of Cappadocia, we will visit the IHLARA Valley; known for the freshness of its waters, its churches and villages excavated in the rock. Then we continue our route, with a stop in an old CARAVANSERAI from the 13th Century before arriving in KONYA where we visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana (Rumi). Here we will learn about the sect of the Dervishes (entrance included). Dinner included. At night, we suggest that you attend the dance performance of the whirling dervishes in the cultural centre.
Day 10 : Konya, Egridir, Pamukkale
Location: Konya, Pamukkale, Egridir
We take a scenic road between the lakes, and get to know EGRIDIR, a beautiful town next to a large lake, with its walls and mosques. There’s time to have lunch. We then continue to PAMUKKALE-Hierapolis, whose calcareous waters have created the Cotton Castle (entrance included). Dinner included.
Day 11 : Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
Location: Ephesus, Pamukkale, Kusadasi
We leave in the direction of EPHESUS, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor; 2000 years ago it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will discover the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John and the impressive ruins at Ephesus (entrance included). We then go on to KUSADASI, a popular coastal town with a lot of atmosphere, commercial life and a small castle. Dinner included.
Day 12 : Kusadasi, Izmir, Bursa, Istanbul
Location: Izmir, Kusadasi, Bursa, Istanbul
We leave for the city with the fourth largest population in Turkey: IZMIR. We make a brief visit with our guide to this city considered the most westernized and modern city in the country in terms of values, ideology and lifestyle. We then return to inland Turkey. Stop en route for lunch before reaching BURSA, the fourth largest city in Turkey, whose historic centre has been declared UNESCO World Heritage, with its traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths … The green mosque stands out. Arrival in ISTANBUL at the end of the day.
Day 13 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Accommodation
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast and 8 dinner included in: Kusadasi, MARMARIS, Antalya, NIGDE, CAPADOCIA, KONYA, PAMUKKALE, Kusadasi
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Additional Services
City tour in: ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL Boat: On the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Lycian tombs in Dalyan Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul Ticket admission: Suleiman the Great Mosque and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul, house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus , Roman theatre in Aspendos , Greek Temple of Apollo in Side , Gumusler Monastery; Underground city of Kainacli; Goreme Valley; Uchisar , Valley of Ihlara , Caravanserai; Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya , Pamukkale - Hierapolis , house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus , Suleiman the Great Mosque and TopKapi Palace in Istanbul
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
What's Not Included
Check out our Q&As
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What kind of meals are included in the tour?
The tour includes breakfast and 8 dinners in various locations such as Kusadasi, Marmaris, Antalya, Nigde, Cappadocia, Konya, and Pamukkale.
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What kind of transportation is provided during the tour?
The tour includes travel by bus with an English-speaking guide and also features boat trips on the Bosphorus in Istanbul and to see the Royal Lycian Tombs in Dalyan. Additionally, arrival transfer is included.
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Are there any guided tours included in the itinerary?
Yes, the tour includes city tours in Istanbul, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, and visits to various historical and cultural sites such as the Top Kapi Palace, the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of St. John, the ruins of Ephesus, the Roman theatre in Aspendos, the Greek Temple of Apollo in Side, and more.
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What are some of the key highlights of the tour?
Key highlights include a sightseeing tour of Istanbul, a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, a boat trip on the Bosphorus, exploration of Ephesus, a visit to Lake Bafa and Bodrum, a boat ride in Dalyan, a tour of Antalya, and a full day in Cappadocia with visits to Gumusler underground monastery, Kaimacli underground city, and the Goreme Valley open-air museum.
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Is there any free time during the tour?
Yes, there is some free time allocated during the tour, such as after the boat trip on the Bosphorus in Istanbul.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour price?
Yes, entrance fees to various attractions such as the Suleiman the Great Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, ruins of Ephesus, Roman theatre in Aspendos, Greek Temple of Apollo in Side, Gumusler Monastery, underground city of Kainacli, Goreme Valley, Uchisar, Valley of Ihlara, Caravanserai, Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya, and Pamukkale-Hierapolis are included.
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What activities are available in Dalyan?
In Dalyan, the tour includes a boat ride to see the Royal Lycian Tombs and a visit to the hot springs where you can swim in warm waters or take a mud bath.
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What can I expect to see in Cappadocia?
In Cappadocia, you will visit the Gumusler underground monastery, Kaimacli underground city, Uchisar natural fortress, and the Goreme Valley open-air museum with its churches carved out of rocks.
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Is there an option to see a cultural performance during the tour?
Yes, in Konya, you have the option to attend a dance performance of the whirling dervishes at the cultural center.
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