12 Day Tours of Turkey
Turkey Discovery Tour 12 Day covers: Istanbul , Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale and Ephesus, Pergamon, Gallipoli Troy
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| | 10 Day Tours of Turkey Itinerary |
| Day 01 | Arrival in Istanbul |
| | Arrival in Istanbul and transfer (optional) to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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| DAY 02 | 08:30 Byzantine - Ottoman Relics Tour
pick up from your hotel to visit the Hagia Sophia a 5th century church, once the greatest in all the world. The next stop is at the Blue Mosque renowned for its striking blue Iznik tiled interior. Afterwards, visit the ancient Roman Hippodrome. Following a lunch break in the old town, visit Imperial Palace of Topkapi from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years and visit the Suleymaniye Mosque. Tour finishes around 17:00, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul |
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| DAY 03 | 08:30 Bosphorus Cruise - Two Continents Tour
pick up from your hotel to visit Spice Market and followed by a boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents, Following lunch break in the afternoon, visit the luxuriously opulent Dolmabahce Palace, the last residence of the sultans. A drive to the Asian part of Istanbul crossing the Intercontinental Bosphorus bridge to visit Camlica Hill The highest point where you can overlook Istanbul and take nice pictures. Tour finishes around 17:00, transfer back to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. |
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| DAY 04 | Istanbul to Cappadocia Tour 1
Early morning transfer to Istanbul airport for flight to Kayseri.
Arrive in Kayseri, transfer to Cappadocia and join in first day tour of Cappadocia
Depart from your hotel to visit Devrent Valley to see the unigue fairy-chimneys. Drive to Pasabag (Monk''s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles.Drive to the city of Avanos for lunch.In the afternoon visit another beautiful open air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar. Overnight in Cappadocia |
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| DAY 05 | Cappadocia Tour 2
Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley,and explore the famous rock- cut churches and hike 5 km through the Gulludere valley (Rose valley). Then visit Cavusin village.This village is famous for the houses and churches of the christian clegymen. Drive to the pigeon valley for lunch. In the afternoon visit Kaymakli underground city. Where early christians lived in fear and faith. On the way back visit the natural castles at Ortahisar.
After cappadocia tour bus to (Antalya) overnight bus to Antalya with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 20:30. The duration of the overnight bus is 10 hours Overnight bus to Antalya |
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| DAY 06 | Antalya Tour
Arrival in Antalya and transfer to hotel. Free day, Rest and Overnight.Overnight in Antalya |
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| DAY 07 | 08:15 Antalya to Pamukkale
Pick up from your hotel to visit Perge antique site in detail; Stadium, Roman Gate, Nymphaeum, Roman Bath, Hellenistic gate, Colonnaded Main Street and the Agora. Lunch on the Köprüpazari stream near the Aspendos Theater after lunch
visit Aspendos Theater and the Historical Aqueducts. Shopping Break where also the Turkish handcrafts are introduced. Introduction of Side and an hour and a half free time.
After tour bus to (Pamukkale) Pamukkale with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus. The duration of the bus is 4 hours. Overnight in Pamukkale |
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| DAY 08 | 09:00 Pamukkale - Hierapolis Tour
After breakfast pick up from your hotel drive to Pamukkale visiting; Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis with the Temple of Apollo, the breathtaking Theater, the fascinating Necropolis and the last the great baths of Hierapolis antique city, where St. Philip was martyred. St. Philip is connected with the early church in Hierapolis and played an important role in Pamukkale the history of the city. Finally we visit the calcium terraces and pools.
After tour bus to Kusadasi (Ephesus) with non smoking, fully air-conditioned bus at 17:00 (duration 3 hours) . Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi |
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| DAY 09 | 09:30 Ephesus Tour
The tour begins by visiting the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. Afterwards, it proceeds to the spectacular main site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city. Unmistakable highlights surviving among the ruins are the Celsius Library, Agora, Theater, Odeon, Trajan Fountain, Domitianus Temple and Roman Latrines. Following a lunch break, visit the House of Virgin Mary; reputed to be where she spent her final days.
After the tour transfer to hotel.Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi |
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| DAY 10 | 08:30 Pergamon Tour / Bus to Canakkale
After Breakfast, we continue to Pergamon. We will visit the Pergamon Acropolis, where the ruins of Zeus Altar "Throne of Satan" can still be seen today. Pergamon was a center of Roman authority and a place of persecution for Christians who denied imperial worship. The Acropolis is situated high above the plain and has a unique panoramic view. The very narrow and steep theater on the hillside could seat up to 10,000 people. Parchment paper was first produced in Pergamon. We will visit the remains of the Great Library, which rivaled the one of Alexandria in Egypt, the palaces of the kings, and Temple of Trajan. After Pergamon Tours bus to Canakkale ( Duration: 4 Hours ) Arrival and transfer to hotel. Check into hotel where you will spend the night.Overnight in Canakkale |
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| DAY 11 | 08:30 Troy and Gallipoli Tour / Bus to Istanbul
Depart from Canakkale to visit the legendary site of Troy, with its nine levels of civilization. Troy is the city of Helen and was famous in Homer’s Iliad. We will proceed by ferry across the part of the Dardanelles known as “the Narrows”; the ferry pulls in at the small fishing village of Kilitbahir, which is known for its fort built by Mehmet the Conqueror. You will be given a full explanation of the famous WWI battle. We will visit: Kabatepe Museum, which contains relics from the campaign including original diary extracts and letters, Brighton Beach, the intended landing place. Beach Cemetery on the southern tip of Anzac Cove, the landing place of the first wave of Australian and New Zealand troops and home to up to 30,000 troops during the campaign, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, site of the successful attack and capture of Turkish trenches by the Australians during the August offensive, Johnston’s Jolly where you will visit the original Allied and Turkish trenches and tunnels, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, captured by the New Zealanders during the August offensive. At the end of the tours, drive to Istanbul. check into hotel. where you will spend the night.Overnight in Istanbul |
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| DAY 12 | 11:00 - 13:00 Check out Most Hotel / Fly Home
Breakfast, check-out and meeting your transfer staff for drive to Istanbul International Airport. |
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| | What's Included - All Transportation
- Flight Tickets from Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul
- Arrival and Departure Airport transfers ( Domestic and International )
- Bus Tickets from Cappadocia to Antalya, Antalya to Pamukkale
- Bus station transfers - Hotels
- 4 Night Hotel in Istanbul
- 1 Night Hotel in Cappadocia
- 1 Night Hotel in Antalya
- 1 Night Hotel in Pamukkale
- 2 Night Hotel in Selcuk or Kusadasi
- 9 Breakfast - Tours
- Guided 2 Full Day Istanbul Tours
* Full Day Byzantine and Ottoman Relics Tours
* Full Day Bosphorus and Two Continents Tours
- Guided 2 Full Day Cappadocia Tours
* Full Day Cappadocia Tours I.
* Full Day Cappadocia Tours II.
- Guided Antalya Tours
- Guided Pamukkale Tours
- Guided Ephesus Tours
- Guided Pergamon Tours
- Guided Troy Tours
- Guided Gallipoli Tours
- Museum Tickets
- Professional English Speaking Tours Guide
- Hotel Pick up and Drop off
- Lunches - Taxes and Service Charge
- All Local Taxes
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| | Why Tour With Us? - Flexible touring itinerary.
- Specialist guides for Gallipoli & Troy and Pergamon
- Professional & reliable customer-orientated service.
- Member of TURSAB (Turkish Tourism Authority & No: 6250).
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Feel Free to Contact us |
| Turkey Tours Operator
TRAVEL BAZAAR
Tursab Association No: 6250
Address: Cankurtaran Mahallesi M. Mehmet Ağa Caddesi
No: 29/B Sultanahmet / Istanbul / TURKEY
Phone: +90 (212) 518 68 21
Fax: +90 (212) 518 78 22
Toll Free
1-800-568-8715
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