Turkish Panorama
Turkish Panorama
Turkish Panorama
11 Days
Visiting: İstanbul, Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Marmaris, Dalyan, Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde, Capadocia, Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Ereğli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28823
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
40 - 72
Physical rating:
Low
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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From:
$1356
$1288 (USD)
The Big ADVENTURE Sale: -$68
Tour Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey with the "Turkish Panorama" tour, where the vibrant city of Istanbul serves as both your starting and concluding point. This meticulously crafted itinerary spans 11 days, offering a deep dive into Turkey's rich history, culture, and breathtaking landscapes. From the awe-inspiring sights of Istanbul, including the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and the Hagia Sofia, to the ancient ruins of Ephesus and the natural wonders of Cappadocia, each day unfolds new marvels. Enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus, explore the underground cities of Kaimacli, and marvel at the lunar landscapes of Cappadocia. With visits to coastal gems like Kusadasi, Bodrum, and Antalya, and the inclusion of unique experiences such as a traditional Turkish tea in Safranbolu, this tour promises a comprehensive and enchanting exploration of Turkey's diverse offerings.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
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: Istanbul, Ephesus, Kusadasi
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, Dalyan, Antalya
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: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
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, Safranbolu
Location: Capadocia, Safranbolu
We have a fantastic day in the interior of Anatolia traveling to the north of the country where the landscapes turn green. SAFRANBOLU, arrival in the early afternoon to get to know this wonderful small city declared a World Heritage Site that was an important stage in the caravan routes. In the courtyard of a magnificent old Caravanserai, we will include a traditional Turkish tea. Dinner included.
Day 10 : Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Eregli, Istanbul
Location: Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Ereğli, Istanbul
Today our stage follows the Black Sea and its green landscapes. In GOKGOL MAGARASI we include the admission to this magnificent cave with its underground river and its multiple colors. In EREGLI, next to the Black Sea, we have time for lunch, we also include the visit of its impressive caves and tombs of Cehenemagzi full of mythology. Arrival in ISTANBUL at the end of the day.
Day 11 : Istanbul
Location: Istanbul
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Europamundo General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet.
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Includes arrival transfer
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City tour in: ISTANBUL, ISTANBUL
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Boat: On the Bosphorus in Istanbul, Lycian tombs in Dalyan
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Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul
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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; G
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6 dinner included in: Kusadasi, MARMARIS, Antalya, NIGDE, CAPADOCIA, SAFRANBOLU
What's Not Included
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International Travel
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Insurance
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