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8 Day Turkey Itinerary - Pamukkale Cotton Castle

Istanbul(2N) → Kusadasi(2N) → Pamukkale(1N) → Cappadocia(2N)

$ 940

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Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
  • Arrive in Istanbul.
  • Upon arrival in Istanbul, one of our representatives will be waiting to transfer you to your accommodation.
  • En route, catch your first glimpse of this vibrant city, situated along the banks of the Bosphorus River and the meeting place of two continents.
  • You will spend today experiencing the beauty of Istanbul’s main attractions.
  • Our first stop will be the Hippodrome of Constantinople, formerly the hub for all sports and social activities during the Byzantine Empire.
  • We then visit the 17th-century Blue Mosque (also known as the Sultan Ahmed Mosque), featuring beautiful blue tiles in the interiors.
  • Next, visit Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, for 1000 years the largest church in the world.
  • After breakfast enjoy the Bosphorus by boat, a traditional excursion along the waterway separating Europe and Asia. 
  • Highlights include the magnificent sights of Dolmabahce Palace, the parks and imperial pavilions of Yildiz Palace, Ciragan Palace, and more.
  • Head to the Grand Spice Bazaar, where you can find everything from local food and spices to souvenirs like evil eyes totems.
  • Transfer to Istanbul Airport, fly to Izmir, and then transfer to Kusadasi.
  • Check-in at the hotel.
  • After breakfast, head out for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world.
  • Head to enjoy watching artisans perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey, carpet weaving.
  • Then, we will continue to the Turkish village Sirince with Anatolian Greeks' construction style.
  • We then make a stop to visit a leather production centre, a specialty of the region where you can see craftsmen at work and a shopping opportunity.
  • Return to your hotel.
  • After breakfast, we depart for Pamukkale.
  • Upon arrival, check in at the hotel.
  • Afterwards, we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of taking a dip in the waters of the natural springs.
  • Return to the hotel.
  • After breakfast, we depart for Izmir Airport for our domestic flight to Cappadocia.
  • Upon arrival, transfer to your hotel.
  • The remaining of the day is at leisure to explore.
  • After breakfast, we depart for our tour of Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia.
  • We then visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia, and continue to Goreme Open Air Museum.
  • The next stop is Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.
  • Visit a pottery workshop to see the production process.
  • Next, we visit Love Valley, a hidden valley with stunning scenic formations.
  • The next stop is Devrent Valley, also called Imagination Valley.
  • Enjoy a wine tasting before the last stop, the Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats.
  • Return to your hotel.
  • Enjoy breakfast and some free time before transferring to the airport for your flight to Istanbul and your onward connection.

Package Policies

  • TOUR GUIDE: Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-5 and 7) Spanish, French, German or Italian speaking guide (Day 2-5 and 7) - optional extra
  • ACCOMMODATION: 7 nights’ accommodation
  • MEALS: 7 Breakfasts
  • TRANSPORT: Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport to the hotel (Day 1), from Izmir Airport to hotel (Day 3), and from Kayseri Airport to hotel (Day 6) Departure transfer from the hotel to Istanbul Airport (Day 3), from hotel to Izmir Airport (Day 6), and from hotel to Kayseri Airport (Day 8) Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour, Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir (Day 3), from Izmir to Kayseri (Day 6), and from Kayseri to Istanbul (Day 8)
  • ENTRANCE FEES AND ACTIVITIES: All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Istanbul city tour (Day 2); Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise (Day 3); Ephesus and Sirince village tour and wine tasting experience (Day 4); Pamukkale tour (Day 5); Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum (Day 7)
  • OTHER: Meet & greet (Day 1, 3, 6)
  • International flights
  • Turkey entry visa.
  • Expenditures of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, meals, or items not stated explicitly in the program.
  • Any other expenses which are not mentioned in the included section.
  • Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.
Embark on captivating journey to Turkey with our 8 days package covering the major sights in Istanbul, Cappadocia, Kusadasi and Pamukkale. The package is meticulously crafted to accommodate optimal number of tours and activities for a wholesome experience throughout the journey.

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8 Day Turkey Itinerary - Pamukkale Cotton Castle

Istanbul(2N) → Kusadasi(2N) → Pamukkale(1N) → Cappadocia(2N)

$ 940

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