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:

Europamundo

Tour code:

28793

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

36 - 72

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

5-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English
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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

  • Sightseeing tour of Istanbul including the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, the Golden Horn, and the exterior of Hagia Sofia

  • Visit to the Top Kapi Palace, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire

  • Boat trip on the Bosphorus, connecting the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara

  • Exploration of Ephesus, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor, including Saint John´s Basilica and the house of the Virgin Mary

  • Visit to the natural wonder of Lake BAFA and the fortified city of Bodrum

  • Boat ride in Dalyan to see the Royal Lycian Tombs and hot springs

  • Tour of Antalya including Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman district, and its waterfall

  • Full day in Cappadocia with visits to Gumusler underground monastery, Kaimacli underground city, and the Goreme Valley open-air museum

Itinerary

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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

  • Accommodation

  • Fully Guided

    Travel by bus with English speaking guide

  • Meals

    Breakfast and 8 dinner included in: Kusadasi, MARMARIS, Antalya, NIGDE, CAPADOCIA, KONYA, PAMUKKALE, Kusadasi

  • 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

  • Transport

    Includes arrival transfer

What's Not Included

Check out our Q&As

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

Reviews of this operator

Mauro Grasso García (Google Reviewer)  

I have taken a trip...

02-Apr-2024

I have taken a trip with them through Spain and Portugal and everything was very organized. Professional guides and wonderful places. Without a doubt, I will return.

alejandra gonzalez (Google Reviewer)  

We had a fantastic trip...

27-Jun-2023

We had a fantastic trip with EuropaMundo. We visited France, Switzerland, Italy, Monaco and Spain. Gonzalo our guide was incredibly knowledgable and friendly, gave us a fantastic tour throughout the whole trip. We learned about history, art, culture and much more. He kept us entertained, was happy to answer all of our questions, also offered recommendations of things to do, see and places to eat during the tour. Also want to thank our drivers Narciso and Olivier both did a fantastic job driving us safe. Money and time well invested. Highly recommended.

Nimar Sekhon (Google Reviewer)  

I want to let you...

16-Jul-2024

I want to let you guys know your tour guides were excellent Frey, Julie and Alba was very professional. Also hotels in Spain quite clean. Only think you guys need to improve on giving accurate times guides bus because told 8:30 am because told I would little more accurate timings of the tour. I was wondering if guys tours in Greece or Israel plan another vacation next year asking if guys have any tours available in Greece or Israel.

Paul Quan (Google Reviewer)  

Just finished a 3 week...

22-Oct-2023

Just finished a 3 week tour not do long ago. Most of it was great, I couldn't ask for a better experience. Except for 1 tour guide (Maria). First of she and the driver was over an hour late to our hotel to pick every one up, which is fair enough, unexpected things happen. Then I thought that everyone was punished due to them being late. We were rushed everywhere we went. She made us pay for a toilet only to walk us down to the city centre to only allow us 45 minutes to find a restaurant to have so called lunch at around 3:00pm. Then we drove for at least 6 hours with very little breaks, not even to allow everyone to have toilet breaks. I would recommend eurpomando but not Maria as a tour guide. Every other tour guide we had were fantastic.

Julia Macapagal (Google Reviewer)  

We are three from the...

20-Aug-2024

We are three from the Philippines and were set to tour the Czech Republic (June 10). Overall, the tour was satisfactory except we would like to suggest giving more time to the highlights of each city. For instance, we were able to see the exterior of Versailles - but even if we wanted to get in to see more of its beauty, we could not as we were pressured by time to be at the meeting place at a certain point. That is exactly what happened to us during our Eiffel Tower experience as well. The Louvre museum was optional but we finished the cruise at 3:00 PM and the museum would close at 5:00 PM. This schedule was literally just like a tick the box list. Another important thing I would like to say is regarding William or Guillermo. He was our tour guide on June 12 from Pilsen to Germany. We understand that this is a group tour and that time is a big factor such that our punctuality is required. But it is also inevitable that sometimes you get late, you can get lost, but that was not intentional. That is exactly what happened to us, we got lost in Rothenburg and caused us to be late, meters away from the bus, he was yelling at us at the peak of his lungs. Very discourteous and very unethical! He was unlike other guides. Not to mention that he is not so knowledgeable in the topics he was discussing, again, unlike the other tour guides. To think that he has been doing his job for several years “with passion”, it was such a disappointment. His attitude did not show any passion for his work.

Glenn (Google Reviewer)  

We had an incredible time...

12-Dec-2023

We had an incredible time visiting Switzerland and Paris, and there was no need to worry about anything. The organization was perfect, and the hotels were booked and all this was at a resonable cost. But an issue arose with an extremely rude and unpleasant driver(Andres) for one of the days, who abruptly slammed the brakes on a high-speed bus because he was angry at kids talking. This could have been very dangerous for the passengers also. Would have given 5 stars if it wasbt for the driver

Pete F (Google Reviewer)  

Poorly organized tours - no...

19-May-2024

Poorly organized tours - no continuity or directions to people on tours. Drivers and guides are often late and, while nice people, are also very disorganized with little support from the home office. We are missing our Versailles tour because the bus driver did not show up. One hotel had no water for the entire hotel. The company is about churning as many people through their tours than providing quality experiences. I plan to report them through our travel agent to prevent more people from using them.

Pedro Rascon (Google Reviewer)  

I had travelled with Europamundo...

24-Jul-2024

I had travelled with Europamundo twice back in 2013 and 2014. This year I decided to repeat a trip with them (Prague-Budapest-Vienna-Innsbruck). In the last 10 years I’ve done about 10 trips to Europe, but this time I decided to go back with them so I could worry less about transportation, hotels, guided tours, etc. I regret so much going with them. After spending about $20K on this trip my vacation got totally ruined by Europamundo. I am never traveling with Europamundo ever again. Rest of my review in screenshots attached...

Arielle Nicole (Google Reviewer)  

The absolute worst. They do...

02-Sep-2023

The absolute worst. They do not follow the itinerary provided. When we arrived in Versailles, tickets are sold out since instead of morning, they changed it to 3-4pm where all the tickets are sold out. Whole day wasted. Most of the museums/sights they state in their itinerary, they will just bring you there, entrance fee is not included. They will only bring you to free places, so just be aware that you will not be getting your money’s worth. Bus is ALWAYS late, today our meetup time is 7:45am, the bus arrived 8:25am, since they had to pick up other guest from a totally different hotel. They frequently change buses, it is a hit or miss. There are times where the airconditioner is good, leg space is acceptable. There are also times, they would rent a bus from a different company, where it is very cramped. Guide: they know the basics but not the nitty gritty details. For example they would just point you “Oh this is blah building, without any further explanation.” Hotels are mostly 4 star hotels with really shitty customer service. Once I had a room (cant remember the hotel in Lyon, France) assigned to me where the room has not been cleaned up. GROSS. One of the other hotel (Dormero Hotel, Zurich), did not have a reception staff at night, so when we were a defective bath tub, we had no one to complain to.

Liz Watsen (Google Reviewer)  

Travelling on a Europamundo tour...

19-Jul-2024

Travelling on a Europamundo tour has turned me against ever going on an organised tour again. The tour I went on was supposed to be for English speakers only but the majority of people were Spanish and the few English speakers had to endure lengthy Spanish explanations. Europamundo take you to mostly free boring sites and forget about many of the "must see" sites (according to Lonely Planet etc). Sometimes the guide would briefly point out a "must see" site as the bus hurtled past to an unknown free site. We spent hours at the village of Fatima where Mary is supposed to have appeared to 3 children - what a waste of time - especially if you are not Catholic - there was little to see but tacky merchandise on sale. Before the tour I paid for extra excursions or tickets into "must see" attractions and half of these attractions were cancelled at the last minute. The hotels we stayed in were always outside the city centres and were rarely near any restaurants or shops.

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