Wonderful Turkey
Istanbul, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale & Cappadocia
No. of Days : 7 days
Tour Code : TURK
Day 1:
ISTANBUL ARRIVAL
Welcome to Turkey. Arrive in Istanbul Airport ( IST ) or to
Istanbul Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW), Our representative
will meet you at the airport. Proceed to your hotel for check in.
Transfers will be done based on your flight arrival time. (D)
Hotel:Check In 15:00 hrs.
Day 2:
FULL DAY ISTANBUL TOUR
After breakfast, our journey begins in Istanbul, the only city in
the world situated on two continents. Byzantium, Constantinople,
Istanbul - its three names span more than 2600 years, nearly
1600 of them as the capital of two of the greatest empires the
world has known, Byzantine and Ottoman. We visit the Topkapi
Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, where
chariot races and the Byzantine riots took place. You will have
some free time at the Grand Bazaar. Finaly enjoy dinner during
your Bosphorus cruise before you head to you hotel. (B, D*)
Day 3:
ISTANBUL - CAPPADOCIA
Early morning check out and procced to the airport for your flight
to Cappadocia. Upon arrival proceed for sightseeing. The famous
fairy chimneys and fantastic colorful shapes of the landscape,
make this region a natural wonder of the world. Relax and
explore this historic, wondrous and romantic landscape. (B, D)
Day 4:
CAPPADOCIA
Very early departure for hot air ballooning (Optional) once in
a life time experience to see amazing and spectacular landscape
that has been sculpted by erosion over thousands of years.
After breakfast visit to Devrent Valley where various types of
fairy chimneys are abundant. We will walk through this amazing
valley. Thereafter visit Pasabagi (Monk's Valley) with multiple
stems and caps, peculiar to this area. After visiting Pasabagi,
drive to Avanos which is known for the pottery, a craft dating
back to the Hittite period. The red clay which is worked by local
craftsmen comes from the residue in the Kizilirmak River, the
longest river of Turkey. Later proceed to Kaymaklı or Ozkonak
Underground cities. Thereafter time to take photos in the
neighboring valleys. (B, D)
Day 5:
CAPPADOCIA - KUSADASI (VIA ISTANBUL)
Early morning, check out and transfer to airport for flight to
Izmir. Upon your arrival to Izmir meet you guide and drive to
Ephesus. Visit Artemis Temple where is one of the seven wonders
of the Ancient World. Continue to Ephesus, walk through history
along marble streets lined with some wonderful public buildings,
among them The State Agora, Odeon, Memnius Monument, the
Temple of Domitian, etc. Later drive to Kusadasi. (B, D)
Day 6:
KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE - KUSADASI
Drive to Pamukkale for a days excursion. Discovery of Travertine
terraces and Hierapolis. The travertine terraces at Pamukkale
are one of the most spectacular natural wonders we ever have
seen from various mineral springs in a vast white cliff side, about
200 m overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have dripped
down over a series of terraced levels and created a fairyland of
bizarre solidified cascades and shell-shaped basins. It looks like
creations from snow or like balls from cotton, which gave the
scenery the Turkish name Pamukkale (cotton castle): Moreover
the water in the basins is changing its color according to how the
light enters. (B, D)
Day 7:
KUSADASI - IZMIR DEPARTURE
This morning check out and transfer to Izmir airport for your
flight home. You departure transfers will be arranged based on
your flight departure time.
If you wish to travel to Istanbul or any other destination, required
arrangements can be made subject to availability and at an
additional cost. (B)
Hotel: Check out: 1100 hr
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TOUR HIGHLIGHTS
PRICE INCLUDES
PRICE DOES NOT INCLUDE
PICK-UP / DROP OFF POINTS AVAILABLE
DEPARTURE DATES & PRICES
DEPARTURE DATES | ADULT | CHILD(2-11 Years) |
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APR - 08, 23 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
MAY - 07, 21 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
JUN - 11, 25 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
JUL - 09, 23 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
AUG - 20 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
OCT - 22 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
NOV - 12 | £ 1495 | £ 1295 |
We can customise this package to suit your requirements, with hotels / resorts ranging from 3* to 5*category, private / luxurious transfers, extended sightseeing etc. Please contact our sales team for more information.
Note:On occasions, due to large events, traffic, logistics & availability of reservations, it may be necessary to change the above itinerary. However, all aspects of the itinerary will be covered. Note:This tour is operated in association with our Local Tour Operator / Partner. Your co-passengers on this tour may / may not be booked by Star Tours.