Day 1 - Arrival in Istanbul
Meal: No Meal
Your holiday will begin with the arrival in Istanbul. You will be greeted by an agent representative at the airport and then proceed to the hotel. You will have time to relax at the hotel after your long and tiring journey with a comfortable overnight stay.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
After having a delicious breakfast, our agent manager will pick you up from the hotel for exploring the city. The first destination is the Hagia Sophia Museum which is shown as the eighth wonder of the world, now serves as a museum. The next destination point is the Blue Mosque which is made of blue tiles predominantly. Before visiting Topkapi Palace which has been built by Fatih Sultan Mehmed with the conquest of Istanbul, we will explore Grand Bazaar. It has shops more than 4000.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotels.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 3 - Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
You will have a Turkish breakfast before meeting tour guide at the hotel lobby for going to Spice Bazaar which has herbalists, natural medicine shops, flower shops, etc. Soon after, we embark on the Bosphorus ferry for an unforgettable cruise along the Bosphorus, the beautiful strait that divides Europe from Asia. After a delicious lunch break, we will go to Camlica Hill, it has panoramic views of Istanbul. After drinking a cup of tea in Camlica Hill, we will visit the Beylerbeyi Palace.
You will be transferred to your hotels when the tour is over.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 4 - Fly to Cappadocia & Cappadocia Tour I
Meal: Lunch
Today you will be picked up from your hotels and transferred to the Istanbul Airport. You will fly to Cappadocia from Istanbul. When you arrive at Cappadocia, our agent representative will transfer you to meet with the tour guide. You will start exploring from North Cappadocia. The first destination in North Cappadocia is Devrent Valley to see the view of unique fairy chimneys. After Devrent Valley you will explore the Pasabag Monk’s Valley with the mushroom-shaped pinnacles. The next place for visiting is the city of Avanos. After a traditional lunch, the last place for visiting for today is Zelve Open-Air Museum which should be seen.
When the Cappadocia tour is over, you will be transferred to your hotels in Cappadocia.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 5 - Cappadocia Tour II
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Today, you can join a hot air balloon flight for an extra fee.
After a delicious breakfast in the hotel, you will be picked up for exploring South Cappadocia. The tour guide will give brief information about places. Red Valley is the first destination point today. This natural beauty, which used as a fortress after the Romans, offers an incredible view to us today. The next place is Cavusin Village which is one of the oldest settlements in the Cappadocia region. Before visiting the Pigeon Valley which is one of the places that should definitely be seen in Cappadocia, where the colorful balloons are known for their views of the sky, you will have lunch. The last destination is Underground City. You will return to the hotel after the activity for a comfortable overnight stay.
You will be transferred to your hotels in Cappadocia.
Stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Flight to Antalya
Meal: Breakfast
You will spend some time in Cappadocia before departing for Antalya, and have time to check out from the hotel after having breakfast. Flight to Antalya via Istanbul (If there is no direct flight on your travel date). When you arrive at Antalya, our agent team will help you to check into the hotel. After completing them, you will have free time for relaxing.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 7 - Perge, Aspendos, Side Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
After a scrumptious breakfast, we will begin the adventurous journey to the full day Perge, Aspendos & Kursunlu Waterfalls Tour. Perge will be our first destination. Perge was the capital of Pamphylia. During the Hellenistic period, the city is one of the richest and most beautiful cities in the old world. All places to visit in here are The Roman Baths, the Agora, Colonnaded Street, Nymphaeum and the stadium. The next place for visiting is Aspendos Ancient Theatre. It was built by the Romans in the 2nd century AD and is one of the best-preserved theaters in history. The theater was built as an open-air theater.
You will have a chance to eat lunch next to the river before heading to Side. According to some inscriptions, history of Side dates back to the Hittites.
For travelers, we will give 1-hour free time to enjoy the sea and the city.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to your hotel in Antalya.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 8 - Free Day in Antalya
Meal: Breakfast
You will have free time today. You can explore the city by yourself.
Stay overnight in Antalya.
Day 9 - Bus to Pamukkale
Meal: Breakfast
Before going to Pamukkale by bus, you will have a delicious breakfast. When you arrive at Pamukkale, our travel team will help you to transfer the hotel. You will spend the night here.
Stay overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 10 - Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, you would set out to explore the glamorous town of Denizli. Today our professional licensed tour guide will be next to you for giving information about places. You will start traveling from Karahayit to explore Red Spring Waters. You will be taken to Pamukkale and the Ancient City of Hierapolis at 10:45. The ancient city of Hierapolis is the city of healing waters. As well as having many baths in it, it also has important places such as the ancient theater of Pamukkale and the Temple of Apollo. You will have almost an hour of free time. You can swim in the Pamukkale Antique Pools (at own expense) during this free time. You will walk with the tour guide in the middle of the Pamukkale travertines from top to down without shoes and socks. And then you will have lunch in the local restaurant at 14:30. After lunch, Onyx Factory will be our last destination for the day. After a tiring yet beautiful day, the bus will be driven to Kuşadası (approximately 3 hours).
Stay overnight in Kuşadası.
Day 11 - Ephesus Tour
Meal: Breakfast an Lunch
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up for meeting the tour guide, and you will begin to explore Ephesus. The tour guide will give you information about activities. The first place for visiting is Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. Next place for exploring is the famous ancient Greco- Roman City of Ephesus, it is famous all around the world. After having lunch, the House of Virgin Mary will be your destination. This is a holy place for both Christians and Muslims. Before going to Canakkale by bus, you will visit the Isabey Mosque. You will arrive at Canakkale at 00:30 am. Our agent representative will pick you up from the hotel for transferring the hotel.
Stay overnight in Çanakkale.
Day 12 - Gallipoli and Troy Tour & Drive to Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch
Before checking out of the hotel, you will have a traditional breakfast at the hotel. Today you will visit Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altars, the 3700-year-old city walls, Houses of Troy I, 3000 B.C. – 2500 B.C., the Bouleuterion (Senate Building), the Odeon (Concert Hall) and the Remains of the various cities from Troy I through to Troy IX. Before afternoon, Troy tour will begin from Eceabat, and you will have free time there. The old name of the Eceabat is Maydos, located on the coast. The Gallipoli War took place within the boundaries of Eceabat. After having lunch in Eceabat, you will join the Gallipoli tour. When you explore the historical city, you will have unforgettable memories. You will depart for Istanbul at 6:00 pm. Our manager will drop you at the hotel.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 13 - Free Day in Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
After breakfast, you could enjoy the day at leisure in Istanbul.
Stay overnight in Istanbul.
Day 14 - Departure from Istanbul
Meal: Breakfast
After a hearty breakfast, our travel team will pick you up for transferring to airport. It is the end of our service.
14 Days Turkey tour package is ended. Thanks for traveling with us!
Corrie –
Dear Leyla,
Thank you for a wonderful and well organised tour of Turkey. I’ve listed some positives and negatives below:
Positives:
• Leyla was always available on Whatsapp and responded immediately to my requests, even at 10:30 in the evening. She was always prepared to do the necessary adjustments that I requested and gave regular feedback without having to prompt her.
• The transport was always on time, good quality and courteous.
• The hotels were good quality and always in the ideal locations close to the tourist areas and restaurants
• The tour schedule worked very well as well as the ability to customize it to our requirements
• The tour guides were all very knowledgeable and professional.
• The meals that were included, breakfasts and buffet lunches were good.
• Well organised and good value for money.
Small Negatives:
• The long bus trips, especially visiting the ancient Cities near Antalya
• The quality of the bus between Antalya and Fethiye was not so good and very cramped, while the bus from Fethiye to Pamukkale was luxurious and enjoyable.
• Some confusion about the IST24 notice at the Istanbul Airport, but not too serious.
• I never got to meet Leyla to thank her myself!!
I will certainly recommend Toursce to my friends.
Turkey was a great experience.
Thank you for a wonderful trip