Elegance Turkey Tour

Elegance Turkey Tour

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Elegance Turkey Tour

7 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul, Turkey

Visiting: İstanbul, Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar, Ephesus Ancient Theatre, The Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Uçhisar, Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Devrent Vadisi, Çavuşin, Ortahisar Castle, Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri, Pigeon Valley, Dolmabahçe Palace, Pierre Loti, Golden Horn

Tour operator:

Peron Tour

Tour code:

ETTPRN

Recommended For:

50 plus, Couples, Singles

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

1 - 15

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

15-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Vegans, Meat, Halal

Tour operated in:
English
Trip Styles:

Budget, Small Group

Activities:

Hot Air Ballooning

Private Available:

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Tour Overview

Turkey revels in its role as continental uniter, defying traditional fault lines as it blends the very best of Europe and Asia. While iconic East and West captivation is an omnipresent undercurrent, Turkey has always exuded a distinct identity. Whether experiencing its ancient architectural riches, beguiling traditions, or mystifying landscapes, few countries offer such inimitability.

Highlights

  • Istanbul

  • Ephesus

  • Cappadocia

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel 4* - Antusa Palace Hotel 4* - Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel 4* - Occidental Taksim 4* or Similar

Welcome to Istanbul-Turkey. You arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer you to your hotel and you stay overnight.

Day 2 : Istanbul - Kusadasi
Location: Sultanahmet Square, Hagia Sophia, The Blue Mosque, Topkapı Palace, Grand Bazaar
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel 4* - Efe Boutique Hotel - Comfort Ada Class Hotel 4* or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Let’s start to explore Istanbul. First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine.

Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. (Closed on Monday)

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday)

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for educational administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday)

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday)

In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3 : Istanbul – Ephesus
Location: Ephesus Ancient Theatre, The Temple of Artemis, House of Virgin Mary
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel 4* - Efe Boutique Hotel - Comfort Ada Class Hotel 4* or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the airport. And you fly to Izmir, meet with our tour guide when you land to the Izmir Airport. Then, we reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. And, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street.

Temple of Artemis, is located near Ephesus and was built in 6th century. It was one of the Seven Wonders of the world.

The House of Virgin Mary, is located top of the Ephesus and 9 kms far away. The places where Virgin Mary has spent her last days and the Shrine of Virgin Mary pleasures wonderful atmosphere latent in the green.

After the tour, you will go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 4 : Izmir-Cappadocia
Location: Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Uçhisar, Fairy Chimneys, Avanos, Devrent Vadisi
Accommodation: Hotel, Dinler Hotel 5* - Perissia Hotel 5* - Dedeli Cave Hotel or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Early in the morning, we leave from Kusadasi and drive to the Izmir Airport and you fly to Kayseri. You meet with our tour guide and start Cappadocia full-day tour. We visit Goreme Open-Air Museum which is the member of UNESCO World Heritage consisting of five Byzantine Orthodox churches. After we visit Uchisar Castle which has many rooms hollowed out into the rock are connected to each other with stairs, tunnels and passages.

After lunch break, we visit Pasabagi (Monks Valley) the mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys with twin and even triple rock caps are very unique even for Cappadocia. We also visit Avanos (Pottery).

The last stop is Devrent Valley which is famous for its unique landscape.

In the end of the tour, you go back to the hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 5 : Cappadocia
Location: Çavuşin, Ortahisar Castle, Kaymaklı Yeraltı Şehri, Pigeon Valley
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Dinler Hotel 5* - Perissia Hotel 5* - Dedeli Cave Hotel or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. We visit Cavusin Village (Rose Valley), the Fairy Chimneys look like mushrooms. Amazing churhes, Christian’s history. After we visit Ortahisar Castle similiar to Uchisar Castle in style where storage caves can also be observed.

After having time for lunch, we visit Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back, we visit Panaromic Pigeon Valley where pigeons contributed to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.

In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 6 : Cappadocia - Istanbul
Location: İstanbul, Dolmabahçe Palace, Pierre Loti, Golden Horn
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel 4* - Antusa Palace Hotel 4* - Dosso Dossi Old City Hotel 4* - Occidental Taksim 4* or Similar
Meals Included: Breakfast


We transfer you to the airport and you fly back to Istanbul in the morning.

Bosphorus by boat and an amazing cruise between two continents Europe and Asia through out the Bosphorus by Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.

Pierre Loti hill was named by French author. He loved Ottoman woman (Aziyade name of woman). The name of the hill was given by him because of his support to the Ottoman Empire.

Cable car rides from top of the hill to the Golden Horn. Golden Horn was important in the development of Istanbul. The cove seperates the European share into two.

In the end of the tour, you go back to your hotel and stay overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
Meals Included: Breakfast

You have free time untill flight departure time. We transfer you to the Istanbul Airport and you fly back to your home

What's Included

  • 1 bottle of Mineral Water per person per day

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

  • All Domestic Transportation (including internal flights)

  • Entrance Fees

  • Local Taxes

  • Fully Guided

  • Accommodation

Check out our Q&As

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    Our guides speak native and fluent English.

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    Yes, airport transfers are included the price.

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Yes, internal flights are included.

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    Yes, admission fees to attractions are included.

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Dwight Smith  

Best Tour Ever

19-Jun-2021

From pickup to drop off we were treated like royalty. Our guide Baris was so attentive to our needs and had tons of information to share. We saw so many wonderful sights, ate delicious food, bought meaningful gifts, and made new friends. We cannot believe how much we saw in just one day. We have taken many tours, but this is definitely one of the best!

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