13 Day Turkish Treasures - Thursday Departure
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Istanbul
Istanbul
First Class
13 days
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The number of participants may vary during your tour as we accommodate travelers arriving and departing at different points in the itinerary.
DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for TurkeyDepart for Turkey
DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Your tour will begin with an orientation meeting with your Tour Manager at approximately 7:30 PM, followed by dinner. We recommend that you select flights which arrive no later than 4 PM
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Dinner
DAY 3, Saturday - City Tour of Istanbul
Embark this morning on a full-day tour* of Istanbul, the only city that straddles two continents. Your tour includes the newly restored Blue Mosque, showcasing an impressive combination of blue Iznik tiles and intricate stonework. Then, visit St. Sophia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This great Byzantine Basilica was built in the 6th century, and was later converted to a mosque. Afterward head to the Hippodrome, the place where chariot races and competitive athletic events took place during the Roman period. Conclude with a visit to Topkapi Palace, residence of Ottoman Sultans housing the richness of 700 years*Due to traffic congestion the order of sightseeing may change
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 4, Sunday - Spice Market, Troy, Drive to Canakkale
This morning, head to the lively Spice Market with its unforgettable aromas. Afterward, depart Istanbul and drive towards the city of Canakkale. Proceed to the classical city of Troy. Tour this 4000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Arrive and check into the hotel with free time before dinner
Overnight: Canakkale
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Monday - Pergamum, Drive to Izmir
This morning, drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit the Asclepion, the ancient Roman spa center. Enjoy lunch in a local village before continuing to Izmir, a city believed to be the birthplace of Homer, where you will arrive in the late afternoon
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 6, Tuesday - Full Day in Izmir
Spend a full day at leisure in Izmir. Or, join the optional tour to Ancient Ephesus where the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," once stood. Walk along the 2000 year old marble streets; see the Great Theater, the Odeon, the Fountain of Trajan, Temple of Hadrian, and the Library of Celsus. Visit the peaceful House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be her last residence
Optional: Full Day Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary with Lunch
Overnight: Izmir
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 7, Wednesday - Necropolis & Hierapolis at Pamukkale
Today, depart in the early morning from Izmir and drive to Pamukkale en route to Antalya where you will arrive in the evening. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hierapolis "Holy City", situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs, which together constitute a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Pamukkale hot springs have served as a thermal bath since the 2nd century B.C., primarily for the ailing and elderly, many of whom have retired here
Overnight: Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 8, Thursday - Full Day in Antalya
Spend the day at leisure in Antalya. Founded by King Attalos of Pergamum as "Heaven on Earth," Antalya is an international resort city that has become a prime destination in Turkey. Join the optional Cruise by Wooden Boat & Antalya Archaeological Museum. Board a charming wooden boat and cruise along the beautiful coast. Take in the magnificent views of the rugged cliffs, hidden coves and golden sandy beaches. After disembarkation, visit the Antalya Archaeological Museum with its artifacts dating back over 2500 years. Take a city tour of Antalya that includes Hadrian's Gate, the Clock Tower, city walls dating back to the 2nd century
Optional: Cruise by Wooden Boat & Antalya Archaeological Museum
Overnight: Antalya
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 9, Friday - Visit Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route to Cappadocia
Depart for Cappadocia, visiting the magnificent Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route. Continue to Nevsehir in Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, check into your hotel with free time before dinner. Tonight, attend the optional Whirling Dervish performance; their captivating mystical ritual connects one in infinite spinning to perfect harmony
Optional: Whirling Dervishes Performance (PM)
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 10, Saturday - Full Day in Cappadocia
Awake very early to participate in the optional hot air balloon ride that takes you soaring over the Cappadocian landscape with its fairy chimney rock formations. Cappadocia is home to rock-cut temples, ancient underground cities, and unparalleled landscapes. Spend the day at leisure or, join the optional full day Cappadocia tour. Visit a carpet atelier and watch a demonstration of carpet weaving. Then, visit the Open-Air Museum in the Goreme Valley to see the early Christian churches and the Ozkonak Underground City. Return to the hotel with free time before dinner tonight*Passengers can book both tours since the Cappadocia tour starts after the Balloon Ride.
Optional: Cappadocia Balloon Ride (AM)
Optional: Full Day Cappadocia
Overnight: Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 11, Sunday - Travel to Ankara, Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk
This morning, depart for Ankara, the capital city of Turkey. En route, stop at the village of Avanos, famous for its pottery making tradition. Upon arrival in Ankara, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, also known as the Anitkabir, lies a vast brick courtyard and monumental avenue lined with NeoHittite stone statues and cenotaphs beneath its colonnades. The most noted cenotaphs within the complex are those of General Ismet Inonu, a close comrade of Ataturk's and his successor, and that of Ataturk himself, a large and highly decorative marble cenotaph, beneath which lies his tomb. Continue to the Anatolian Civilizations Museum, built in two Ottoman buildings located near Ankara Castle. The museum, exhibits Anatolian archaeological artifacts, as well as artifacts from the Paleolithic Age to the present
Overnight: Ankara
Meals: Breakfast
DAY 12, Monday - Return to Istanbul
Depart for Istanbul, arriving in the early afternoon. Leisure time to explore on your own on this last day in Turkey. Perhaps, embark on the optional cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. View humble fishing villages and suspension bridges set against the dramatic outline of the Strait. Afterwards, visit the Grand Bazaar, where bargaining is an art. Tonight during dinner, bid farewell to your Tour Manager**Due to Eid al- Adha, June 5 departure will visit the Spice Market this morning before the Afternoon Optional Bosphorus Cruise with Grand Bazaar.
Optional: Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise & Grand Bazaar (PM)
Overnight: Istanbul
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 13, Tuesday - Depart Turkey
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
Please Note: Land Price does not include airfare, departure or arrival transfers, airline taxes and fuel surcharges.
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†Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
Additional Information:
Land only price does not include arrival/departure transfers.
Arrival and departure transfers are only included with arrival into Istanbul Ataturk Airport (IST).
Passengers arriving on Day 2 should select flights that arrive no later than 4 PM.
During Ramadan (Feb 28 - Mar 30, 2025), historic and cultural sites may close early and operate with minimal staff. The order of sightseeing may be changed to accommodate the holiday observance. Traffic congestion is common during Ramadan. Some hotels and restaurants may not serve alcoholic beverages. Entertainment may be limited to be respectful of the holiday observance. Modest dress is suggested during Ramadan (no shorts, short skirts, or sleeveless tops). Use discretion when drinking, eating, and smoking in public between sunrise and sunset.
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Melas Hotel Istanbul
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul on the European side.
Melas Hotel Istanbul
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul on the European side.
Melas Hotel Istanbul
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul on the European side.
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
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Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
This superior first class hotel is located in Istanbul in the business district of Levent.
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
This superior first class hotel is located in Istanbul in the business district of Levent.
Wyndham Grand Istanbul Levent
This superior first class hotel is located in Istanbul in the business district of Levent.
DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale
This first class hotel is located in Canakkale, offering views of the Dardanelles Strait.
DoubleTree by Hilton Canakkale
This first class hotel is located in Canakkale, offering views of the Dardanelles Strait.
Kolin Hotel
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Kolin Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the waterfront with views of the Strait of Dardanelles.
Kolin Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the waterfront with views of the Strait of Dardanelles.
Movenpick Hotel Izmir
This first class hotel is located nearby Cumhuriyet Square.
Movenpick Hotel Izmir
This first class hotel is located nearby Cumhuriyet Square.
Movenpick Hotel Izmir
This first class hotel is located nearby Cumhuriyet Square.
Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
This first class hotel is situated in the heart of Izmir.
Park Inn by Radisson Izmir
This first class hotel is situated in the heart of Izmir.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
Kaya Izmir Thermal & Convention
This first class hotel is located outside the city in the famous Izmir Balcova district.
DoubleTree by Hilton Izmir, Alsancak
This first class hotel is located where the modern city of Izmir meets the Aegean Sea.
DoubleTree by Hilton Izmir, Alsancak
This first class hotel is located where the modern city of Izmir meets the Aegean Sea.
DoubleTree by Hilton Izmir, Alsancak
This first class hotel is located where the modern city of Izmir meets the Aegean Sea.
The Marmara Antalya Hotel
This first class hotel is located on the famous Falez cliffs with magnificent sea views.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Dinler Hotel Urgup
This first class hotel overlooks the picturesque hills in the lively Urgup section of Cappadocia.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Hotel Mustafa Cappadocia
This first class hotel is located in the city center of Urgup, near Göreme National Park.
Divan Ankara Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in a residential area of Turkey's capital.
Divan Ankara Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in a residential area of Turkey's capital.
Divan Ankara Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in a residential area of Turkey's capital.
Divan Ankara Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in a residential area of Turkey's capital.
Divan Ankara Hotel
This deluxe hotel is located in a residential area of Turkey's capital.
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli
This deluxe hotel is located in Istanbul's affluent area of Sisli.
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli
This deluxe hotel is located in Istanbul's affluent area of Sisli.
Istanbul Marriott Hotel Sisli
This deluxe hotel is located in Istanbul's affluent area of Sisli.
Millennium Golden Horn Hotel
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul's Ayvansaray neighborhood.
Millennium Golden Horn Hotel
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul's Ayvansaray neighborhood.
Millennium Golden Horn Hotel
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul's Ayvansaray neighborhood.
Millennium Golden Horn Hotel
This first class hotel is located in Istanbul's Ayvansaray neighborhood.
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1. Too much driving involved. Perhaps they could have avoided visiting Ankara. 2. There were 3 days for optional tour only. In my opinion, it would have been better if they included a half-day tour followed by an optional tour.