Turkish colours
Turkish colours
Turkish colours
8 Days
Visiting: İstanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Ereğli
Tour operator:
Tour code:
28822
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
36 - 72
Age range:
3-85
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Activities:
From:
$979
$952 (USD)
Exclusive Tourhub Discount: -$27
NB: Prices correct on 16-May-2024 but subject to change.
Tour Overview
This adventure begins in the historic city of Istanbul, where you'll be greeted and transferred to your hotel, setting the stage for an unforgettable exploration. Dive into the cultural heart of Turkey with visits to iconic sites like the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and the awe-inspiring Hagia Sophia. Experience the unique blend of adventure and culture with a panoramic city tour, a boat trip on the Bosporus, and a visit to the Asian side's Uskudar neighborhood. Journey onwards to Ankara, the nation's cosmopolitan capital, before marveling at the lunar landscapes of Cappadocia, exploring underground cities, and wandering through fairy-tale valleys. The tour also includes a visit to Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, known for its well-preserved Ottoman era houses and architecture. Conclude your journey with a return to Istanbul, carrying memories of Turkey's rich history, vibrant culture, and breathtaking landscapes.
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: İstanbul
Panoramic tour of the city, we are in a city built on two continents. On our tour we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul), we will visit the walls, the golden horn, the fishing district and admire the exterior of Hagia Sophia.At the end of the afternoon, we will provide a transfer to the neighborhood of Taksim, the most commercial and local area of the city. Time for dining in one of its many restaurants, you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or approach the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 3 : Istanbul, Ankara
Location: İstanbul, Ankara
Early in the morning we will include the entrance and visit to the Topkapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions.After that, we will take a boat trip on the Bosporus of about two hours. We will travel on a private boat for Europamundo travelers. The Bosporus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara separating Istanbul into two parts: European and Asian. We will enjoy watching the animation of the strait with all its boats, we will pass under the two bridges that connect Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses, the Ottoman villas.We will disembark on the Asian side and we will have time to walk through the neighborhood of Uskudar, with its large mosques, where Yemi Valide, the maiden´s tower and its quiet streets are a stand out. Time for lunch. In the afternoon we continue our route to the Anatolian peninsula. Arrival in ANKARA, dinner included.
Day 4 : Ankara, Capadocia
Location: Ankara, Cappadocia
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: Visit of Ankara, beautiful landscapes in Cappadocia, dinner included.After breakfast we include a visit to Ankara, the cosmopolitan capital of Turkey, with more than 5 million inhabitants and a lot of cultural life with its performing arts center, which houses the State Ballet and Opera, the Presidential Symphony Orchestra and many national theater companies. We will visit the impressive Mausoleum of Ataturk, the powerful castle of Ankara, whose first construction was 8 centuries before Christ. We also include the entrance to the Museum of Anatolian civilizations that allows us to understand the different cultures that left their mark on Turkey. At the end of the morning, we will stop at a large shopping mall, with different choices of food in its food court.After lunch we continue to the region of Cappadocia, on route we will stop next to the SALT LAKE, with its incredible landscapes and visit HACIBEKTAS, with the utmost respect to the pilgrims (appropriate clothing and silence suggested during the visit). This sanctuary houses the tomb of Hacibecktas, a Sufi mystic of the thirteenth century. Continuation to NEVSHEIR -dinner included-.
Day 5 : Capadocia
Location: Cappadocia
TODAY’S HIGHLIGHTS: landscapes of spectacular shapes. Picturesque towns. Dinner included.Full day in the fantastic region of CAPPADOCIA, with its lunar landscapes, its churches and troglodyte villages. We will discover the GOREME Valley with its open air museum and its churches carved into the rocks, entry tickets included. We will visit UCHISAR, a natural fortress. In KAIMACLI we will visit the underground city that could house 30,000 people. Returning to Avanos we stop at PASABAG, the valley of the fairies, we will walk in this spectacular natural area. Free time and dinner included.
Day 6 : Capadocia, Safranbolu
Location: Cappadocia, 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 7 : Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Eregli, Istanbul
Location: Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Ereğli, İstanbul
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 8 : Istanbul
Location: İstanbul
After breakfast, end of our services.
What's Included
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Additional Services
City tour in: ISTANBUL, ANKARA, ISTANBUL Boat: Tour of the Bosphorus in Istanbul Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul, Taksim Square in Istanbul Ticket admission: Suleiman the Great Mosque in Istanbul, Mausoleum of Ataturk, castel and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara , Goreme Valley; Valley of Uchisar; Underground city of Kaimacli; Pasabag Valley , Traditional tea in Safranbolu , Gokgol Magarasi cave , Caves and tombs in Eregli , Suleiman the Great Mosque in Istanbul
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Fully Guided
Travel by bus with English speaking guide
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Meals
Breakfast and 4 dinner included in: ANKARA, CAPADOCIA, CAPADOCIA, SAFRANBOLU
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Transport
Includes arrival transfer
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We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of europamundo charges.
Up to 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
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