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Wonders of TURKEY TOUR - 8 Days

8 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Pamukkale

Tour operator:

Turkey Tours Company

Tour code:

286661

Group Type:

Private

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Physical rating:

EASY

Age range:

0-99

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Luxury

Interests:

Cultural

From: $2461 $2344 (USD) Travel Club discount: -$117

NB: Prices correct on 26-Apr-2025 but subject to change.

Tour Overview

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey. The tour is designed to offer a comprehensive experience, providing you with an opportunity to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of the country.Stores to visit:Carpet Weaving VillageLeather FactoryOnyx DemonstrationJewellery

Highlights

This is an organized tour that takes you on a journey through some of the most stunning and historically significant locations in Turkey
The tour is designed to offer a comprehensive experience, providing you with an opportunity to discover the rich cultural and natural heritage of the country
Stores to visit:Carpet Weaving VillageLeather FactoryOnyx DemonstrationJewellery

Itinerary

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Day 1 : İstanbul

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Welcome to Istanbul/Turkey. When you arrive to the Istanbul Airport, we transfer you to your hotel and you stay overnight.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Day 2 : Hagia Irine Museum

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

First visit is Hippodrome. It was the center of sport activities of Constantinople. Famous with 4 monuments; The German Fountain of Wilhelm II, Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column and Column of Constantine. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Haghia Sophia, is the most famous museum in Turkey and one of the greatest marvels of architecture. Haghia Sophia was built as a church in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian then in 1453 renovated into a mosque by Ottoman Emperor Fatih Sultan Mehmet. It was converted into a museum in 1935 and welcoming both local and foreign visitors. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Blue Mosque, as known as the Sultanahmet Mosque, this breath-taking building is one of the most majestic Ottoman Mosques in all of Turkey. Also it was built with unique 6 minarets. (Closed on Friday) 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Topkapi Palace, which has been home to the Ottoman dynasty for many years, was used for administrative and as the art center of the state. Get knowledge about the imperial treasury sacred islamic relics, palace kitchens and weapons. (Closed on Tuesday) 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Grand Bazaar, is the biggest market and the most attractive shopping center of Istanbul which has lots of shopping opportunities with carpets, leather, jewellery, turkish delight, gold, antique tiles etc.. (Closed on Sunday) 2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hagia Irene also called as “St. Eirene” or “St.Irene’s” Church. It is one of the oldest Byzantium churches in Istanbul, was the 2nd largest church of the Eastern Roman Empire after Hagia Sophia. (Closed on Tuesday) 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Day 3 : Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and drive to the airport. Then, you fly to Izmir and meet with our tour guide when you land to the Izmir Airport.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

And then, we reach to Ephesus. Ephesus, was the second largest city in the Roman Empire over 250.000 people in the 1st BC. Ranking only behind Rome it was the second largest city in the world. Ephesus was also a harbour city. Also, this giant city was built only with marbel. Did you know Ephesus had a largest amphitheater in the ancient world over 25.000 seats? Also see Goddess Nike, Local pharmacy, Hadrian Gate, Library of Celcius (the third largest library), Marbel Street and Harbour Street. 3 hours • Admission Ticket Included

Temple of Artemis is located near Ephesus and was built in 6th century. It was one of the seven wonders of the world.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

The House of Virgin Mary is located top of the Ephesus and 9 kms far away. The places where Virgin Mary has spent her last days and the Shrine of Virgin Mary pleasures wonderful atmosphere latent in the green. After the tour, you will go back to your hotel and you stay overnight in Kusadasi. 45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Day 4 : Hierapolis (Holy City)

Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast depart to Pamukkale. Pamukkale is in Aegean Turkey and it is also called the “Cotton Castle”, because of the white cotton appearance of the mineral bath spas that abound the province, which is rich in calcium. Known as a “spa town” since the Roman era, tourists travel to Pamukkale to relax in warm, soothing and therapeutic waters in the myriad spas. 4 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Hierapolis or “Holy City” evangelized by Paul and Epaphras. Also the Apostle Philip lived and burried here. What makes Hierapolis different from most places on Earth is that it is not built on land, neither on water, but on limestone deposits above the mineral springs in the area. It is an UNESCO World Heritage Site because of the ruins that are littered all over the city, including the necropolis that houses the sarcophagi of important ancient figures like Marcus Aurelius. After the tour, you go to Kusadasi and stay overnight. 1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Day 5 : Pigeon Valley

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

Early in the morning, we leave from Kusadasi and drive to the Izmir Airport and you fly to Kayseri.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Meet with our tour guide and start Cappadocia full-day tour. Day 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. 1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

We will then stop in Pasabag, where we will see the most interesting fairy chimneys, resembling those seen in the Hobbit and Smurfs.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

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.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The stop at Zelve Open Air Museum allows you to discover some of the best cave churches of the 530 in Cappadocia.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

We will stop at Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley, two of the best spots for photography and photo opportunities in the world.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Pause for a photo break at Pigeon Valley.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Day 6 : Cappadocia

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

After breakfast, you will be picked up by our guide from your hotel. First thing in the morning we drive to Kaymakli Underground City to see how Christians protect and defended themselves from the persecutions and invasions for centuries. 2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

We will drive approximately one hour to Nar Lake for a photo break.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Fre

During the photo break, we will have to drive a bit more to reach Ihlara Canyon for 3.8 km hike by the river and beautiful nature.

2 hours 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

We will stop in Sarihan Caravanserai to visit the 13th century residence for the merchants and their camels.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Day 7 : Haliç

Accommodation: Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast

We transfer you to the airport and you fly back to Istanbul in the morning.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Bosphorus by boat and an amazing cruise between two continents Europe and Asia through out the Bosphorus by Dolmabahce Palace and Beylerbeyi Palace.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

Pierre Loti hill was named by French author. He loved Ottoman woman (Aziyade name of woman). The name of the hill was given by him because of his support to the Ottoman Empire. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Cable car rides from top of the hill to the Golden Horn. Golden Horn was important in the development of Istanbul. The cove seperates the European share into two. 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Day 8 : İstanbul

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

You have free time untill flight departure time. You will be transferred to the Istanbul Airport and you fly back to your home.

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

What's Included

Breakfast
Fully Air-Conditioned Vehicle
Internal Flight Tickets
Accommodations
Insurance

What's Not Included

Personal Expenses
Driver & Guide Tips – Gratitue
Beverages
Admission fees to attractions

Know Before You Go

Public Transportation Nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Passport Required

Please Note

Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
Itinerary might change depends on direct flights.
Hagia Sophia entrance fee is 25 €. You need to bring your own headset/scarf for covering your head.
Topkapi Palace entrance fee is 2000 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Ephesus entrance fee is 40 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Pamukkale entrance fee is 30 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Goreme Open-Air Museum entrance fee is 20 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Pasabag entrance fee is 13 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Kaymakli Underground City entrance fee is 15 €. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
House of Virgin Mary entrance fee is 500 TRY. You can pay to the guide for skip-the-line tickets.
Istanbul tours will be walking tour. Please choose comfortable shoes.
Be mindful of local customs and dress modestly, especially in religious sites.
Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays.
Hagia Sophia entrance is restricted during praying time.
Annual Closing Dates of museums and bazaars in Istanbul are; January 1-New Year April 9, 10 and 11, 2024, ? Ramadan Celebrations (Eid Al Fitr 2024) June 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2024, Eid Celebrations (Eid AL Adha 2024)
Stores to visit: Carpet weaving village, leather factory, onyx & pottery demonstration.
We will pick you up from your hotel in central Istanbul at the start of the tour and drop you off the same hotel at the end of the tour.

Check out our Q&As

I am not staying in a hotel, what is the closest pick point? Do you pick up from private residences?

Most tour operators do not pick up from private residences. You need to provide the nearest major hotel to where you staying, and enter these details as the pick up in the booking request. Alternatively you can make a way to the main departure point listed on the service details page under the heading Location.
What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send your service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.
Do I require any sort of photo ID?

Yes, the travel provider who is providing the service requires valid photo ID such as a passport, drivers license or any other form of identification displaying a current photo of the lead traveller in the booking. This is required to protect your purchase. Not all passengers require photo ID upon departure. The main passenger (lead traveler) in the booking will definitely require this.
What time does my tour depart?

Your tour departure information can be found on the service voucher under the heading Important Information (Notes), or in the confirmation details. If there is no time listed, you will be required to call the travel service provider at least 24 hours prior to the departure date to reconfirm tour meeting point and departure time.
What languages are available for this tour?

The majority of the tours and services provided are available in English only. If another language is available, this will be mentioned in the Additional Info (Notes) section on the service details page.

Reviews of this operator

Endah Agustini (Google Reviewer)

We did do turkey tour...

17-Jan-2022

We did do turkey tour for about 10 days. Here we can tell you from Serkan. He made a great list tour that we could visited historical and beautiful places in turkey for 10 days. Also, great and unique hotels in every city. Some of them have ocean view and one of them very unique was hotel in a cave. Very unique. Every day, He ensures that we got great services. he was very responsive. Besides, we had a wonderful 4 tour guides provided by turkey tour company. Yuksel, the tour guide in Istanbul. He was a great and nice person. We visited many places in Istanbul. two of them were Suleiman Mosque and hagia shopia. As we watched the series of magnificent century, so we were amazed of sultan Suleiman Mosque. Ece the tour guide in Antalya, she has lovely personality and so friendly. She gave us the best and detail historical experience of Perge, Aspendos and visited a beautiful waterfall. also, she brought us in a good restaurant, one of the typical Turkish foods in Antalya that we loved so much was Piyaz. Filiz, the tour guide in Kusadasi, she had a very good knowledge. she explained us so detail about historical places in Kusadasi and surroundings such as Aphrodisias, Permagon, ephesus and We were amazed of zultanite stone in pemukkale. It’s gorgeous! Nilay, the tour guide in Cappadocia. She was a wonderful person, so friendly and helpful. She showed us beautiful and unique valleys, churches cave, underground city which was so amazed and etc. Also, We had a great hiking in Ihlara Valley. Besides, she brought us to a unique restaurant. But One of the typical Turkish foods in Cappadocia that we loved so much was testi kebabi in Dibek restaurant. So yummy! It was close from our hotel and was recommended by Nilay.

Kenneth Low (Google Reviewer)

My family of 5 just...

26-Dec-2022

My family of 5 just returned from Turkiye. We booked with Turkey Tours Company (TTC) and Serkan was very patient in getting a workable program for us. Firstly, when we first engaged with him, our travel dates as well the number of days in Turkiye kept shifting, and he remained patient in dealing with us although it made his life much more difficult. Then there was a snafu with the international TT and it was a nail-biting finish (it was resolved 1 day before we travelled). Once we got to Istanbul, it was top notch door to door service from TTC, from airport pick up, to hotels, to the guides. Being first timers to Turkiye, it was shocking to see how much history there was in Turkiye ranging from the ancient Greek to the Roman empire to the Ottomans and to the Republic. And the guides from TTC were all able to bring out the history from the ages seamlessly at the sights we were at. We had Volkan in Istanbul, Rose in Ephesus and Pamukkale, Cengis in Antalya and Gigi in Cappadocia. The hotels were either good hotels in great locations, or great hotels. Breakfast was provided for all the days, and lunch during tour days. So we only had to settle our own dinner (some days we skipped cos we were so full from the lunch). During the trip, one of my kids fell sick (we did a swab just in case - negative), and the hotel staff informed Serkan who then reached out to me to see if we needed additional assistance. He also got Gigi (our guide) to see if all was OK. Serkan informed that the hotel management was ready to assist us with additional medical care if so required. Thankfully, all was OK but it was the extra touch that was comforting to us, travelling as a family. I highly recommend TTC and Serkan, as it was a wonderful holiday trip for us, especially travelling for the first time since Covid hit. Could not ask for more.

Neill Pak (Google Reviewer)

Had an amazing time on...

22-Mar-2022

Had an amazing time on the Istanbul Jewish Heritage and Old city tour. Istanbul was amazing and our guide was wonderful and very chatty. My friends and I learnt a lot about the area, the history of the old quarters and about all the rich cultures of the region. The service was excellent, our guide was very accomodating and Turkey Tours Company hosted an lovely experience. Looking forward to my next tour with them.

Ramesh shanthi Priyadharshini (Google Reviewer)

Booked a 6 day trip...

31-Dec-2021

Booked a 6 day trip to Capadocia, Antalya, Pamukale and Istanbul through them with the assistance of Mr Serkan. He was very responsible and helpful. Guides - Gonul , Ece and Mehmet were great and knowledgeable. Vehicle transfers and stays were comfortable and easy. We saw the highlights of each place and had a good time as a family ! Will take back good memories from Turkey. Recommended service 👍

Samantha Chang (Google Reviewer)

Just returned from a great...

27-Nov-2022

Just returned from a great family vacation with Turkey Tours Company (TTC) which came highly recommended through a Facebook travel group. Serkan is extremely communicative and always quickly responsive throughout the planning, booking as well as during our tour via WhatsApp. This was very reassuring as we felt as if we had a local friend who was available to us at anytime. Everything went very smoothly even while traveling with 4 kids. The hotels were comfortable and conveniently located. The breakfasts included offered many options and we all enjoyed them. The vans we traveled in were large and very comfortable. Several even had wifi which was a big hit with the kids and made even long drives pass quickly. The tour guides were all extremely knowledgeable and personable. Always open to questions of any kind, even obscure and unrelated ones from our 8 year old. The kids especially got along well with Sercan, our guide in Istanbul who became like an uncle even during our short time with him. Overall we would not hesitate to recommend TTC. We hope to be back to visit more of this beautiful country in the future. Thank you Serkan!

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