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10 Days

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Istanbul

Max People : 8

Best Of Turkey Tour

Best of Turkey tour is 10 days and 9 nights small group or private tour package. The tour includes Turkey’s important tourist sites, including 7 UNESCO World Heritage sites. The old city of Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias, Pamukkale – Hierapolis and amazing Cappadocia are the major highlights.

This unique touring experience is suitable for people all ages. You can join in one of our small group and the size of the group is never more than 8 people. We can also help you to create tailor made private itinerary for the best of Turkey tour. During this trip you will amaze by beautiful nature and remarkable ancient ruins, they are beyond your expectations. We will also explore important Christian heritage sites, such as the tomb of St. John near Ephesus and Laodicea, which is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

You will be escorted by professional licensed Turkish tour guide during the whole trip. All our guides are very experienced, knowledgeable and fluent in English. During the best of Turkey tour, you will not only visit worldwide famous tourist sites and museums but also you will have a an interaction with local cultures.

Highlights Of The Tour

Explore the Old City of Istanbul and visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque.
Enjoy the unique landscape and volcanic rock formations of Cappadocia.
Opportunity of the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, which is a spectacular experience.
Explore the 9 layers of legendry Homeric Troy.
Walk on white calcium terraces of Pamukkale – Turkish Catton Castle and visit Hierapolis.
See the famous Celsus Library in Ephesus, the best preserved ancient Roman city in Turkey.
Visit Christian heritage sites, such as the house of St. Mary, the tomb of St. John, and Laodicea
Visit the Aphrodisias, ancient Roman city dedicated to goddess of love and beauty.
See World War I memorials in Gallipoli and visit Anzac cove, Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair.
Visit the well preserved ancient hospital in Pergamon.

Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul International Airport

Departure Time

Flight Arrival Time

Price Includes

Air fares from Cappadocia to Istanbul
Fast track museum pass to all sites in Turkey
9 Nights Hotel Accomodation
9 Breakfast, 7 Lunch, 7 Dinner
Private Tour Guide
Entrance Fees
All transportation in latest model private tour van

Price Excludes

Gratitude for Guide and Driver
Any Private Expenses

Complementaries

Bottled Water
Umbrella
Sunscreen

What to Expect

Small group guided in depth Turkey tour for 10 day and 9 night. The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. The size of the group is maximum 8 people. All entrance fees, breakfast, most lunches and dinners are included. You will stay in 5 and 4 star quality hotels. You will be guided by private English speaking licensed tour guide with latest model comfortable touring vehicle. There is no extra or hidden cost in our packages.

Friendly staff and great service.
Well design tour programs and schedule.
Quality hotels and restaurants.
Experienced tour guide and latest model tour van.

Itinerary

Day 1ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your hotel. Depending on arrival time, visit to the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent and enjoy the view of the Golden Horn from the garden of the mosque.
Distance to travel: 40 km.
Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

Day 2ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar.
Distance to travel: 15 km.
Meal: Breakfast.
Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

Day 3GALLIPOLI – DARDANELLES – CANAKKALE

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Gallipoli including World War I memorial of ANZAC Cove, Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine Cemetery, crossing Dardanelles and brief visit to city of Canakkale.
Distance to travel: 320 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: 4 Star Akol Hotel or similar in Canakkale.

Day 4TROY (World Heritage Site) – PERGAMON (World Heritage Site)– KUSADASI

Highlights and visit sites of the day: The legendary city of Troy, replica of the Trojan horse and ancient hospital complex of Asklepion in Pergamon.
Distance to travel: 390 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi.

Day 5EPHESUS (World Heritage Site) – SELCUK – KUSADASI

Highlights and visit sites of the day: The house of Virgin Mary, the incredible city of Ephesus and its colossal Greek Theatre, the Marble Road, the Celsus Library, the Temple of Diana, the Basilica Church and Tomb of St John in Selcuk.
Distance to travel: 50 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: 4 Star Marina Hotel or similar in Kusadasi.

Day 6APHRODISIAS (World Heritage Site) – LAODICEIA – PAMUKKALE (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Aphrodisias, the city of art and beauty, dedicated to the Goddess Aphrodite, Laodicea, it is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Pamukkale or Cotton Castle in Turkish, it is worldwide famous for its white calcium travertine, Hierapolis, the ancient necropolis (city of the dead), Pluto’s Gate or Door to Hell, stay in a spa hotel, where you can swim in the heated pools of enriched mineral water.
Distance to travel: 350 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: 5 Star Doga Hotel or similar in Pamukkale.

Day 7KONYA – CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Konya, the Whirling Dervish Museum, exhibition of Dervish costumes, instruments, illuminated manuscripts and various ethnographic artifacts, the Karatay Madrasa, a 13th century school, now a museum displaying historic ceramics and archaeological relics.
Distance to travel: 590 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 8CAPPADOCIA (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Cappadocia, unique landscape of volcanic rock formations, amazing underground churches and cities carved into the rocks by early Christians, going off the tourist track and visit small villages and discover the unknown parts of Cappadocia. Visit Magic Valley, Goreme and Zelve Open Air Museum, Pasabag Valley and Cavusin Village. Optional hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia early in the morning.
Distance to travel: 40 km.
Meal: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Accommodation: Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

Day 9CAPPADOCIA – ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

Highlights and visit sites of the day: Visit Sinasos (Mustafa Pasha), explore the old Greek village with historical Greek and Ottoman houses, see the church of Constantine-Helen, see interesting rock formations in Urgup, Ortahisar and Uchisar, visit and explore Derinkuyu or Kaymakli underground city. We will transfer you Cappadocia airport in the late afternoon to fly Istanbul.
Distance to travel: 60 km.
Meal: Breakfast and Lunch.
Accommodation: 4 Star Ramada Old City Hotel or similar in Istanbul.

Day 10ISTANBUL (World Heritage Site)

After breakfast, transfer to the Istanbul airport and end of our service.
Meal: Breakfast.

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Nancy Villicana

Solo Traveller

My husband and I booked this tour without any real expectations. From the moment we booked the tour, our guide Fazli, communicated with us via e-mail about our arrival flight and interests. Upon arrival to Turkey, Fazli was at the airport waiting for us. He called the driver and we were immediately picked up in a Mercedes Benz 10 passenger vehicle. We were taken to the hotel, Fazli indicated points of interest to have dinner and let us know the time he would pick us up from the hotel the following morning for the Blue Mosque tour. Fazli and the driver were always punctual with their pick up times. Fazli was very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs and desires. Fazli was great about indicating if we should wear tennis shoes or how much walking we would be doing. In the vehicle he always had cold water and made sure we took some on our walking tours. Fazli was flexible with the program as my husband wanted to visit the Ataturk Olympic Stadium and Fazli made it possible. My husband was beyond happy! If anyone is even minimally considering visiting Turkey, please do so! You will not regret it. The people are so friendly, the food is amazing and Fazli the tour guide is very knowledgeable, attentive and friendly. The tour we booked included breakfast, lunch and dinner in the price. It was so nice to have Fazli recommend the foods we should try because we would always visit authentic Turkish restaurants (i.e. the restaurants the locals visit). Every single dish we tried we loved, but our absolute favorites were the pides (pizzas). Visiting Capadoccia was a bucket list item and spending the night in a cave was a once in a lifetime experience. From the beginning I expressed to Fazli my desire to book the hot air balloon ride and we were able to fly in one because he did the reservations in advance. We have amazing memories from this trip. Upon arrival to the U.S. we have recommended Turkey and Serendipity Tours to all of our friends. Fazli will take care of our friends and we know they will have an amazing time. You will not regret booking this tour. Thank you so much to Fazli for an amazing time, as we said before, we will return soon to Turkey because we still have so much to explore.

November 30, -0001

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