TREASURES OF TURKEY
From $599 per passenger in a double room
10 days
9 nights
Europe is a continent rich in history, culture and spectacular scenery that attracts millions of tourists each year. From the majestic Gothic cathedrals to the bustling streets of modern cities, Europe offers a wide range of sightseeing experiences to suit all tastes and budgets.
Itinerary
2024 DEPARTURES
March: 1, 8, 15, 22
Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul
Arrival at Istanbul airport. Reception and transfer to the hotel (most hotels accept check-in only after 14h00). Accommodation.
Day 2 Istanbul
Breakfast. Your guide will be waiting for you at 08:00 AM at the hotel reception, we ask for your punctuality to make the best of your day. Short panoramic tour of Istanbul. Rest of the day free for personal activities. Return to the hotel at your own expense at the time of your choice (transfer not included). Overnight stay.
Optional tour of the day: You can join a tour that will take you to discover the historical heart of Istanbul.
Day 3 Istanbul / Ankara
Breakfast. In the morning, visit of Taksim, the heart of the modern side of Istanbul, walking along the pedestrian avenue of Istiklal to admire the 19th century buildings, the Church of St. Anthony and the fish and fruit market. Continuation along the "Golden Horn", part of the old town, to discover the Eyup district, the Ecumenical Patriarchate of Constantinople and the Bulgarian Church of St. Stephen. After the panoramic tour, visit of the famous Spice Market. Free time for lunch. Continuation of the trip to Ankara (450km), capital of Turkey. Arrival and check-in at the hotel. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Consult optional tours of the day.
Day 4 Ankara / Cappadocia
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Ataturk Mausoleum, designed to be the final resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first president of the Republic of Turkey. Continuation of the trip to Cappadocia (290km). On the way, we will find traces of a Seljuk caravanserai, located on the ancient Silk Road. Lunch. Arrival in the region of Cappadocia. Stop in the Avcilar Valley and Uçhisar, which offers some of the most spectacular scenery in this incredible region. Continuation to the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 5 Cappadocia
Breakfast. Day dedicated to the discovery of this unique region, whose unique landscape is the result of a meticulous work of nature. Visit of the Goreme Open Air Museum, which houses the best collection of cave churches in Cappadocia. Lunch. Stop at the enchanting Red Valley (Devrent). Also known as the Valley of Imagination, this small gorge displays unusual rock shapes resembling animals that impress visitors.
Then visit a jewelry center to discover the typical stones of Cappadocia and Turkey. Free time in the picturesque village of Ortahisar. The day ends with a visit to a subway city, famous for its subway dwellings and secret tunnel passages that various peoples have used as a refuge over the centuries. Return to the hotel in Cappadocia. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight. Consult optional tours of the day.
Day 6 Cappadocia / Konya
Breakfast. Departure to visit the Pasabag Valley, also known as the Valley of the Monks. Continuation to Avanos and visit a handicraft center famous for its carpets. Lunch. Drive to the city of Konya (250km), capital of the Seljuk Turks. Visit the Mevlana Museum, the monastery of the whirling dervishes and the shrine of the founder of the sect, Mevlana. He was an exceptional mystic poet and one of the world's first humanists who preached humility, wisdom and love. Continuation to the hotel in Konya. Dinner at the hotel. Lodging.
Day 7 Konya / Pamukkale
Breakfast. Departure to Pamukkale (420km). Popularly known as "Cotton Castle", it is a dazzling formation of white limestone waterfalls formed by mineral springs. Lunch. Visit the wonderful white travertines of Pamukkale and the ruins of the nearby Greek city of Hierapolis, founded by the second king of Pergamon in 190 BC. Continuation to the hotel in Pamukkale. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight.
Day 8 Pamukkale / Ephesus / Izmir or Kusadasi
Breakfast. Departure from the hotel and visit the ancient ruins of Ephesus (180km), especially the Library of Celsus, the Theater and the Temple of Hadrian. We continue with the visit of the House of the Virgin Mary, supposed last resting place of the mother of Jesus Christ. Lunch between routes. During the visits to this region, you will attend a fashion show in a leather export center. Continuation to the hotel in Kusadasi or Izmir (between 20km and 80km). Dinner at the hotel. Overnight stay.
Day 9 Izmir or Kusadasi / Bursa / Istanbul
Breakfast. Departure to Bursa, ancient capital of Turkey (between 350km and 430km). Visit of the Green Mosque and the Green Mausoleum. Then visit the traditional Silk Market. Bursa was the major silk trading center during the Byzantine and Ottoman periods. Lunch. Continuation to Istanbul (160km). Arrival and installation at the hotel. Dinner at leisure. Overnight stay.
Day 10 Departure from Istanbul
Hotel services end with breakfast (the room may remain occupied until 10:00 or 12:00, according to the rules of each hotel). Free time until transfer to Istanbul airport. Return to your country.
Package includes:
- 9 breakfasts and 12 meals in local restaurant.
- Tour by bus or tourist van;
- Arrival and departure transfer;
- Accommodation in double rooms in the hotels mentioned above
- Hotel and service rates;
- Accompaniment from the 2nd to the 9th day of the trip by a bilingual guide (Spanish and Portuguese).
- Luggage handling service at the entrance and exit of the hotels (1 suitcase per person).
- Entrance fees to museums and monuments as per itinerary: Ataturk Mausoleum, Goreme Open Air Museum, Underground City in Cappadocia, Mevlana Museum, Hierapolis (Pamukkale), Ephesus Archaeological Site, House of Virgin Mary, Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum.
Package does not include:
- Flights
- Drinks at meals
- Tips to guides, drivers and porters (indicative value - per person/day: € 1,50 guide | € 1,00 driver)
- All those services that are not duly specified in the "SERVICES INCLUDED".
Notes
IMPORTANT NOTES
- For hotel taxes, tips to local guides and hotels, the passenger must pay $70.00 to the guide at destination.
- Minors apply from 4 to 7 years old.
- Discounts do not apply for seniors over 65 years of age.
- Does not apply to double sharing.
- Price per passenger in U.S. dollars.
- Rates subject to change without notice.
Rates and Hotels
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Exits
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Double room
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Double room with extra bed
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7 - 11 years
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All outlets
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$599
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$599
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$311
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