Flying Carpet Tour&Blue Escape - 14 Days

Flying Carpet Tour&Blue Escape - 14 Days

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Flying Carpet Tour&Blue Escape - 14 Days

14 Days Starting and ending in istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Kalkan, Simena (Kaleköy) Kral mezarları., Demre, Perga, Cappadocia, Göreme

Tour operator:

Tour Altinkum Travel

Tour code:

39776P114

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

8-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Different tastes from the Turkish Cuisine with vegetarian option

Tour operated in:
English
Interests:

Beach Tours, Cultural

This tour is no longer available

Tour Overview

This is a customized 14 days Land tour & Blue cruise package by plane - start and ends in Istanbul. This package gives you an opportunity to explore the UNESCO sights of Turkey and cruising the most beautiful turquoise bays of Mediterranean. Visit Istanbul; where Asia meets Europe, Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean holds Mary House and the temple of Artemis, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Cappadocia; The land of Beautiful horses and home of the fairy chimneys, Fethiye; where green meets Blue. Antalya; The bossom of Mediterranean. Enjoy 4 days and 3 nights to cruise down to Demre, is the most popular route along the Turquoise Coastline. Travelling on a Turkish gulet, this blue cruise has something for everyone. From the ancient cities and sights to crystal clear waters for swimming and snorkeling.

Highlights

  • istanbul

  • Kusadasi (Ancient Ephesus)

  • Pamukkale

  • Fethiye

  • Blue Cruise (4 Days)

  • Antalya

  • Cappadocia

Places You'll See

Istanbul

Cappadocia

Hagia Sophia

Aspendos

Blue Cruise

Antalya

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival To Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: No Meals

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and drive to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
(No Meal)

Day 2 : Istanbul City Highlights Tour / Izmir

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, leave your luggage at the lobby. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı Palace; As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to with Hippodrome; Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; Built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; With 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. After the tour drives you back to your hotel. Take your luggage and drive to Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver and driven to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 3 : Ancient Ephesus Tour

Location: Ephesus

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus; The best-preserved classical city in Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is also so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third largest library of the ancient world or the largest roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller.
Next; Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 4 : Pamukkale Tour / Travel To Fethiye

Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth… Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers, so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world's heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive you to Denizli bus station for your 5h coach journey to Fethiye. Upon arrival, greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Fethiye
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 5 : Cruising > Fethiye, Oludeniz, Butterfly Valley, Demirciler Cove

Location: Fethiye

Accommodation: Overnight on Board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

(15:00)
Upon your pick-up time from the hotel meet your driver and drive to boat for boarding. Once every guest completes boarding, the boat will depart from Fethiye. Along the way there will be a stop for swimming and to enjoy panoramic views of Butterfly valley and Oludeniz which are the most beautiful bays of Mediterranean coast. Later, the boat will stop at ‘’Demirciler cove’’ and walk to St. Nicholas island. Enjoy sunset from the best panoramic view. Overnight on board.
(Breakfast-Dinner)

Day 6 : Cruising > Heybeliada-Kas-Kekova

Location: Kalkan

Accommodation: Overnight on board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Today sail to ‘’Kalkan’’ for breakfast and enjoy amazing views of Heybeliada. After breakfast drive to Kas where you can walk in the city, As an option there you can enjoy paragliding or diving experience as additional. Later, depart from Kas to Kekova to overnight and stay in ‘’Sicaksu Cove’’. Overnight on board
(Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 7 : Cruising > Sicaksu Cove-Simena-Sunken City-Gokkaya Cove-Burch Cove

Location: Simena (Kaleköy) Kral mezarları.

Accommodation: Overnight on board

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

After breakfast at the ‘’sicaksu cove’’ sail to visit Simena, Ucagiz and Sunken City. Lunch will be served in ‘’Gokkaya cove’’. Enjoy swimming in Gokkaya bay. Later sail to ‘’Burc cove’’ and overnight on Board.
(Breakfast-Lunch-Dinner)

Day 8 : Cruising > Demre / Travel To Antalya

Location: Demre

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, sail to Demre port. Meet your driver there and drive to your hotel in Antalya. Check-in. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast)

Day 9 : Perge, Aspendos, Side, Kursunlu Waterfalls

Location: Perga

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. The first visiting place is Perge, one of the largest and most popular ancient city in the Pamphylia region. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia then eventually came under Roman rule in 133B.C. and this is when it flourished most and indeed most of the ruins that are left today are from that area. You will see the Agora, Roman Baths, Colonnaded Street, Nympharium and also Grand amphitheater which could hold 15.000 people.
Our second visiting place is Aspendos Ancient Theatre. Probably an earlier ancient theatre, was built 2nd century on the site. The Aspendos theatre can hold over 20,000 and ıs still being used for festivals and music concerts.
After lunch at the local restaurant on a nearby river, we depart for Side; one of the most popular and classical ancient citys of Turkey, also became an important base for the Cilician pirates and their slave trade and profited from this. With the defeat of the pirates, Side fell under the control of Rome and became part of the Roman Empire and many constructions took place in Side such as a large theatre, Roman Baths and The Temple of Apollo.
After Side Ancient City we drive back Antalya on the way, you get a chance to see Kursunlu Waterfall Enjoy fresh pine scent, cool atmosphere, and spectacular waterfalls. Overnight in Antalya.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 10 : Flight To Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight departure time drives to Antalya Airport for your domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival greeted by your driver and drives to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast)

Day 11 : Fairy Chimneys Of Cappadocia

Location: Göreme

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colourful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic view of the Fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Naturel the highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 12 : Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight To Istanbul

Location: Göreme

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Red&Rose Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset!the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called as Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous with its rock-chuches. Next; Pigeon Valley; earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Tour continue with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After tour drives to Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 13 : Cruising On Bosphorus

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

According to your group tour pick up time meet with your guide at the lobby of your hotel and depart for half-day Bosphorus cruise Tour. Visit Spice Bazaar; It was called Egyptian Bazaar during the ottoman period because shopkeepers used to sell herbs and spices brought throughout Egypt and Asia. Next;You will be taken to cruising on Bosphorus where you will enjoy a magnificent view. A great history, beautiful nature. The Bosphorus divides EUROPE&ASIA geographically but connects culturally&historically. This cruise will be highlights of your trip to Istanbul. After tour drive you back to your hotel. Rest of the day is yours to Explore city. Overnight in Istanbul.
(Breakfast)

Day 14 : Departure Day

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.
(Breakfast)

What's Included

  • Accommodation

    4-star hotel accommodation

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport transfers from/to hotels

  • Entrance Fees

    Entry tickets to the historical sites

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Free wifi at the hotels

  • Fully Guided

    Day tours with licensed English speaking tour guide

  • Meals – Half Board

    Meal plan as mentioned on the itinerary

  • Ble Cruise

    4 days Half-Board Blue Cruises

  • Domestic Flight Tickets

    Economic class domestic flight tickets

  • 1 bottle of mineral water per day

What's Not Included

  • Drinks with Meals

    Drinks at lunches

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Tip to the guides, drivers and crews

Check out our Q&As

  • What is the maximum group size?

    12

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    yes, mentioned on the price list

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    yes

  • Company Instant Book

    yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is guaranteed departure

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    no

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • Can we get a guide in our own language?

    Yes, please contact us for further details

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    no

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    no

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    6 years and below are not allowed to join this tour

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    easy

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Economic class domestic flight tickets

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    euro

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    yes

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    yes

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    yes

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Depends on the generous of the clients

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    yes

Reviews from Travellers on this Tour

Shubbam  

Turkey wonders in 14 days

19-Jun-2020

After a lot of research, we finally decided to try this tour company. I can say this with a conversation that, we had a wonderful time with them. Kerem made sure that we got all details on time he was contently in touch with us. The selection of hotels was good and all our tour guides were excellent. Not but the least they offer a great price. Total worth it. In fact, I recommend them to my friend who also liked them. Don't think twice just book with them Thanks, Kerem

Michelle M  

Review of Resort Advisor

27-Jun-2020

Dear All I have just returned back to the UK after spending 10 days at the Ramada Hotel in Kusadasi. On arrival at the hotel we experienced issues with our transfer, transport, and rooms. Daily issues that should have been done by the hotel staff routinely with our rooms did not happen to result in numerous visits to the reception desk. I would like to commend Beyaz he did everything to help and support us nothing was too much, he often went beyond the call of duty. I would like to thank him for everything he did for me and my friends he made a our stay at the Ramada a positive stay. Our holiday was wonderful. Beyaz is a credit to your team. Please give Beyaz our love. Thanking you. Michelle

Kelvin  

14 Days Turkey Package!

08-Jul-2020

Kusadasi, Pamukkale, Fethiye, and Cappadocia. The transportation, tour guide, hotel, and food was well planned. Once again thanks for your service. We will definitely come back again. No matter you are travel alone or group, highly recommended Kusadasi tour company, they are always here for you.

Nadia  

magnifique mais tres long pour y arriver

21-Jun-2020

3h pour l'aller et 3h pour le retour donc vous ne rester que +/- 3 h sur place.C'est magnifique mais c'est le trajet qui tue . Les tours opérateur vous emmènent par la suite dans un hotel pour manger et si vous voulez vous pouvez bénéficier de la piscine encore payante au prix de 9 euros par personne (cher pour seulement 1h dedans) au vertu thérapeutique, bon ouais mais il y a mieux.

Floyd Sullivan!  

Unforgettable Turkey!

06-Jun-2020

Riza and Hakan is very friendly, and very professional and very knowledgeable very educated. I am very pleased with Riza and Hakan the driver I personally a lot respect for the driver getting us to places safely. I would recommend this tour to anybody thing of traveling to Turkey, very very pleased.

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