Classical Turkey Tour 14-Days Istanbul, Izmer, Aydın, Antalya, Konya & Cappadocia
Turkey
SKU : PT07
-
14 Days
Description
Experience Turkey's Rich History and Cultural Marvels: A 14-Day Journey
Day 1: Arrival & Hotel Check-in
- Welcome to Turkey! Upon landing at Istanbul Airport, our dedicated transfer team will warmly receive you, ensuring a smooth journey to your hotel. After checking in and taking some time to rest, our knowledgeable guide will meet you in the lobby for an orientation about Istanbul and the exciting 14-day adventure ahead.
- Overnight in Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul (Walking Tour)
- Embark on a captivating walking tour exploring the historical wonders of Istanbul.
- Hippodrome: Marvel at the Roman Hippodrome, a relic from the 2nd century A.D., featuring the Obelisk of Tuthmosis the third, German Fountain, Serpent Column, and the Obelisk of Constantine.
- Blue Mosque: Step into the Blue Mosque, a masterpiece built in 1616 by Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I.
- Hagia Sophia: Visit Hagia Sophia, an iconic 6th-century church constructed by Justinianus.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace: Explore the magnificent Ottoman Palace, Topkapi, which housed Sultans for five centuries.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 3: Istanbul (Walking Tour & Public Transportation)
- Delve deeper into Istanbul's treasures, mixing walking exploration with public transportation.
- Underground Cistern: Witness the Basilica Cistern, a 6th-century structure showcasing Medusa's heads.
- Istanbul Archaeological Museum: Discover Hellenistic and Roman treasures at this museum.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Grand Bazaar: Immerse yourself in one of the world's oldest shopping malls, the Grand Bazaar.
- Spice Market: Traverse the Spice Market, a sensory journey through exotic spices.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 4: Ephesus Region (Fly to İzmir & Private Tour)
- Fly to İzmir and drive to Selcuk to explore the fascinating Ephesus region.
- Ephesus: Wander through the ancient city of Ephesus, one of the world's most beautiful archaeological sites.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Temple of Artemis: Visit the Temple of Artemis, once a Wonder of the Ancient World.
- St. John’s Basilica: Explore the Basilica of St. John and the nearby House of the Virgin Mary.
- Selcuk Ephesus Museum: Delve into the rich artifacts of Ephesus at the Selcuk Ephesus Museum.
- Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours.
Day 5: Priene, Miletus, Didyma (Tour with Private Van)
- Embark on a private van tour to Priene, Miletus, and Didyma, ancient gems with rich history.
- Priene: Discover the Ionian City dating back to the 7th century B.C.
- Miletus: Explore the city known for ancient philosophers Thales and Hekaistos.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Didyma: Visit the Temple of Apollon, a significant oracle site.
- Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 6: Aphrodisias & Hierapolis (Drive to Denizli & Private Tour)
- Embark on a scenic drive to Aphrodisias and Hierapolis for a journey through ancient wonders.
- Aphrodisias: Explore one of the best-preserved ancient sites in Turkey.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Hierapolis (Pamukkale / Cotton Castle): Visit the ancient healing center and marvel at the travertine, Cotton Castle.
- Overnight in Pamukkale
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 7: Laodicea & Antalya (Drive to Antalya & Private Tour)
- Discover the ancient city of Laodicea and drive to Antalya for a captivating private tour.
- Laodicea: Explore the impressive ancient city with two great theaters.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Drive To Antalya: Enjoy a scenic drive to Antalya.
- Overnight in Antalya
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 8: Antalya Archaeological Museum & Perge & Aspendos (Private Antalya Region Tour)
- Delve into the historical treasures of Antalya with visits to the Archaeological Museum, Perge, and Aspendos.
- Antalya Archaeological Museum: Admire statues from Perge and explore the sarcophagia section.
- Perge: Discover the excavated ancient city.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Aspendos: Visit the well-preserved Roman theater.
- Overnight in Antalya
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 9: Konya & Mevlana Museum (Drive to Konya & Private Tour)
- Embark on a scenic drive to Konya, exploring the Mevlana Museum and embracing the spirit of Sufism.
- Mevlana Museum: Visit the center of whirling dervishes and explore the humanistic theology based on love and respect.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Overnight in Konya
- Estimated Time: 8 hours
Day 10: Cappadocia (Drive to Cappadocia & Private Tour)
- Journey through the Silk Road to Cappadocia, exploring the Sultanhan Caravanserai.
- Sultanhan Caravanserai: Visit the ancient caravanserai where travelers stayed on their Silk Road journeys.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 11: Cappadocia Region (Private Cappadocia Region Tour)
- Explore the enchanting landscapes of Cappadocia with visits to Devrent Valley, Pasabag, a pottery workshop, Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle Region, and Pigeon Valley.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 12: Sinassos & Ayvali & Underground City (Private Cappadocia Region Tour)
- Discover the charm of Sinassos and Ayvali, then explore the fascinating Kaymakli Underground City.
- Mustafapasa (Sinassos): Explore the Greek Village of Sinassos.
- Kaymakli Underground City: Discover how Christians protected themselves for centuries.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Ayvali (Aravan Village): Visit the untainted village of Ayvali.
- Overnight in Cappadocia
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 13: Chora Church & Bosphorus Tour (Fly to Istanbul & Private Tour)
- Fly to Istanbul for a Bosphorus Boat Tour and a visit to the Chora Church.
- Bosphorus Boat Tour: Enjoy a scenic cruise along the Bosphorus, witnessing historical scenes.
- Chora Church: Explore the 6th-century church with unique mosaics and frescoes.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours
Day 14: Going back home
- For those departing, we will transfer you to the airport. Cherish your final moments in Turkey, reflecting on the rich history and cultural wonders experienced during this 14-day journey. Safe travels!
Includes
All private tours.
Private A/C minivan on tours.
Accommodations B&B.
All private airport transfers.
Private English speaking guiding on tours.
Domestic Flight Tickets.
Admission fees to the museums and sights.
Lunch on tours days ( Local Restaurant).
Excludes
Personal expenses.
Optional Actvities.
Alcoholic beverages.
Gratuities for the guide and driver.
International Flight Tickets.
Dinners.
Travel Styles
Cultural
Tour Type
Multi Days
Itinerary
- Welcome to Turkey! Upon your arrival at Istanbul Airport, our transferman will welcome you and take you to your hotel.
- After you check in to your hotel and rest a little bit, our guide will meet you in the lobby and give you an orientation about Istanbul and our 14-day tour.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Hippodrome Our first stop will be the great Roman Hippodrome, which dates back to the 2nd century A.D. In the Hippodrome, you can see the Obelisk of the Tuthmosis the Third, the German Fountain, Serpent Column, and the Obelisk of Constantine
- Blue Mosque Later, we will visit the Blue Mosque, which was built in 1616 by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I.
- Hagia Sophia We will visit Hagia Sophia, the great church built in 537 by Justinianus.
- Lunch at a local restaurant
- Topkapi Palace We will continue our tour by visiting the great Ottoman Palace, Topkapi where Sultans lived for five centuries.
- We will return to our hotel.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Underground Cistern (Basilica Cistern) We will stop and see the Basilica Cistern, which was built at the same time as Hagia Sophia. In this 6th-century structure, you will be able to see the heads of Medusa, which were brought here from the temples of Constantinople.
- Istanbul Archeological Museum After, we will walk to the Istanbul Archeological Museum to see art from the Hellenistic Period as well as Roman Treasuries, which were found in the Ottoman Empire’s territories during the 19th century.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Grand Bazaar Following lunch, we will stop at the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest shopping malls in the world, which dates back to the 16th century.
- Spice Market We will walk down to Spice Market where you can find a great number of spices from all over the world and Turkey.
- After the tour finishes for the day, you will be transferred back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Istanbul.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range can be changed depending on crowd of the area and timing of the departure)
- Ephesus Depending on our flight, we will transfer to Istanbul Airport and fly to İzmir.
- From İzmir Airport we will drive one hour to Selcuk.
- Before we check in to our hotel, we will visit Ephesus, one of the most beautiful ancient sites in the world.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Temple of Artemis After lunch, we will drive to the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
- St. John’s Basilica Later, we will visit the Basilica of St. John, which was donated by Justinianus, who financed Hagia Sophia in Constantinople.
- Virgin Marys’ House
- Selcuk Ephesus Museum We will visit the Selcuk Ephesus Museum and see some of the amazing artifacts from Ephesus.
- We will return to our hotel.
- Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Priene We will begin our tour with a 1 to 2-hour drive to Priene, an Ionian City that was first established in the 7th century B.C. as a port city on the sea, which was silted by the Meander River.
- Miletus We will drive to Miletus. This city is known for some of the great philosophers of ancient times, including Thales, Anaximenes, and Hekaistos.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Didyma After lunch, we will stop at Didyma, the Temple of Apollon where most prophecies were given. The biggest oracle was serving at the Apollon Temple. Depending on the schedule, lunch maybe after the visit.
- At the end of the tour, we will go to our hotel and rest up in preparation for Day 6.
- Overnight in Selcuk or Kusadasi.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Aphrodisias Following checkout from our hotel, we will drive approximately two hours to Aphrodisias, which is one of the most well-preserved ancient sites in Turkey. The earliest settlement in Aphrodisias dates back to 5000 B.C. However, the city that we are going to see is from the 2nd century B.C.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Hierapolis (Pamukkale / Cotton Castle) Later, we will drive to one of the greatest healing centers in the world, Hierapolis. Hierapolis can be named as “Woodstock ‘69” of the ancient world. Since it was one of the healing regions of the time, people often carried their tombs with them to die. That’s why the name Necropolis (cemetery) of Hierapolis is so common in Anatolia. During this trip, guests also can see the travertine, Cotton Castle, formed by calcium. We will return to our hotel and prepare for the next morning.
- Overnight in Pamukkale
- Estimated Time: 5 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Laodicea After we check out from our hotel, we will drive to Antalya where we will visit the Laodicea Ancient City which was established in the 1st century B.C. Laodicea had two great theaters, rather than one. It is a unique, impressive site with beautiful features.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Drive To Antalya After lunch, we will begin driving to Antalya for approximately three hours. We will check in to our hotel and rest up for Day 8 of our program.
- Overnight in Antalya.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Antalya Archeological Museum We will begin Day 8 with the Anatalya Archeological Museum, one of the best museums in the world with statues mostly found in the ancient site, Perge. The sarcophagi section of the museum has the largest amount of examples in Turkey.
- Perge After the museum, we will drive to Perge Ancient City which was excavated by Turkish Archeologists at the beginning.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Aspendos After lunch, we will stop and see Aspendos, the great theater of the Roman Empire built in the 2nd century A.D. with 15,000 people in capacity.
- We will return to our hotel to rest up for Day 9 of our program.
- Overnight in Antalya
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Mevlana Museum We will start our day by checking out of our hotel and traveling through the most spectacular and picturesque route from Antalya to Konya over the Mountain Taurus.
- We will then visit the Mevlana Museum, the center of whirling dervishes and Sufism, and discover the humanistic theology based on love and respect for the diversity of the universe.
- Lunch at a local restaurant After lunch, we will check in to our hotel and relax.
- Overnight in Konya.
- Estimated Time: 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Sultanhan Caravanserai Following checkout from our hotel, we will start our day by driving to Cappadocia along the Silk Road. During this trip, we will visit Sultanhan Caravanserai where ancient travelers stayed overnight on their journeys during the 12th century and later.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Cappadocia After lunch, we will drive to Cappadocia and have an orientation for what we are going to see in the next two days.
- We will check in to the hotel and rest up for Day 11.
- Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Devrent Valley (Imagination Valley) Day 11 will begin with an exploration of Cappadocia with Devrent Valley (also known as Imagination Valley), where we will see the different types of Fairy Chimney formations, which formed almost 30 million years ago.
- Pasabag (Monks Valley) We will then stop in Pasabag, where we will see the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in The Hobbit and Smurfs.
- Pottery Workshop This trip offers the opportunity to stop by a local pottery shop, where details are shared of how people survived and created beautiful art dating back to the Hittite period.
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Goreme Open Air Museum The stop at Goreme Open Air Museum allows you to discover some of the best cave churches of the 530 in Cappadocia.
- Uchisar Castle Region We will stop at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography and photo opportunities in the world.
- Pigeon Valley Pause for a photo break at Pigeon Valley.
- We will return to our hotel.
- Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Mustafapasa (Sinassos) We will begin Day 12 by seeing the Greek Village, Sinassos. Between 1924 and 1927, the people of Greece and Turkey exchanged goods to avoid a civil war. Since then, the village has been partially inhabited by Macedonian Turks.
- Kaymakli Underground City We will then drive to Kaymakli Underground City to see how Christians protected and defended themselves from the
- Lunch at a local restaurant.
- Ayvali (Aravan Village) After lunch, we will visit the untainted village of Ayvali.
- We will return to our hotel and rest before an early morning flight to Istanbul.
- Overnight in Cappadocia.
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours. (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- Bosphorus Boat Tour We will start our tour with a Bosphorus Cruise (approximately two hours). During this trip, you will be able to see some historical scenes of Istanbul such as the palaces, summer mansions, houses from the Ottoman Empire, and more.
- Chora Church We will then go to the Chora Church, built in 6th century A.C., to see the spectacular, one-of-a-kind mosaics and some frescoes.
- Leusiure Rest of The Day Because this is your last day in Turkey, we will spend the remainder of the day relaxing, enjoying, and taking in your last moments in Turkey.
- Overnight in Istanbul
- Estimated Time: 6 to 8 hours (This time range is subject to change, depending on crowds and timing of the departure)
- If you plan to depart, we will transfer you to the airport.
Reviews
0/5
Not Rated
From
0 review
Excellent
0
Very Good
0
Average
0
Poor
0
Terrible
0
No Review
From
$ 3800
Start Date
{{start_date_html}}
Options
({{type.price_type}})
{{type.price_html}}
({{type.price_type}})
{{ type.price }}%
{{ formatMoney(type.price) }}
- {{total_price_html}}
- {{pay_now_price_html}}
Pupa Travel
Member Since Dec 2023
from
$ 3800
