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11 Days
Availability : All Year
Istanbul
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.
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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
  • 10 Nights Hotel Accomodation
  • 10 Breakfast, 8 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 WELCOME (UNESCO World Heritage Site) / ARRIVAL

Begin your Turkish adventure with a warm welcome at Istanbul Airport, followed by a comfortable transfer to your centrally located accommodation. After settling into your hotel, enjoy leisure time to unwind from your journey or take your first stroll through this magnificent city where East meets West.
Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City, https://www.hiistanbulcity.com.tr

Day 2ISTANBUL HISTORIC TREASURES (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Embark on a captivating journey through Istanbul’s storied past, beginning with the opulent Topkapi Palace, former seat of Ottoman power for over 400 years. Marvel at the architectural wonder of Hagia Sophia, a testament to Byzantine brilliance, before discovering the Blue Mosque’s ethereal beauty with its signature six minarets and exquisite Iznik ceramic work. Walk through the ancient Hippodrome, once the social heart of Constantinople, and immerse yourself in the bustling atmosphere of the Grand Bazaar, where 4,000 shops showcase Turkey’s finest handicrafts and treasures.
Travel Distance: 5 km
Included Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City, https://www.hiistanbulcity.com.tr

Day 3GALLIPOLI PENINSULA & CANAKKALE CROSSING

Start your morning exploring the aromatic Spice Bazaar before admiring the intricate tilework of Rustem Pasha Mosque. Journey to the historic Gallipoli Peninsula, where you’ll pay respects at poignant WWI memorial sites including ANZAC Cove, the elevated Chunuk Bair battlefield, and the moving Lone Pine Cemetery. Complete your day with a scenic ferry crossing of the strategic Dardanelles Strait, arriving in charming Canakkale for evening relaxation.
Travel Distance: 320 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner,
Overnight: 4-Star Iris Hotel Canakkale, https://irisotel.com/en/home/

Day 4LEGENDARY TROY & ANCIENT PERGAMON (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)

Step into Homer’s epic tales at the archaeological wonder of Troy, where layers of civilization reveal 4,000 years of history alongside the iconic Trojan Horse replica. Continue your odyssey to Pergamon, home to the remarkable Asklepion healing sanctuary where ancient medical practices flourished. Journey south to the Aegean coast, reaching the resort town of Kuşadası as your base for coastal explorations.
Travel Distance: 390 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Elite World Hotel Kusadası, https://www.eliteworldhotels.com.tr/oteller/elite-world-kusadasi

Day 5MAGNIFICENT EPHESUS & SACRED SITES (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Begin with a spiritual visit to the House of the Virgin Mary, a revered pilgrimage destination tucked into peaceful hillsides. Explore the spectacular ruins of Ephesus, one of antiquity’s greatest cities, featuring the grand Theater that once held 24,000 spectators, the iconic Celsus Library facade, the marble-paved Curetes Street, and remnants of the legendary Temple of Artemis. Conclude at the Basilica of St. John, marking the apostle’s final resting place in this historically significant region.
Travel Distance: 30 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Elite World Hotel Kusadası, https://www.eliteworldhotels.com.tr/oteller/elite-world-kusadasi

Day 6APHRODISIAS ARTISTRY & PAMUKKALE WONDERS (UNESCO World Heritage Sites)

Departing Kusadasi. Discover Aphrodisias, the ancient sanctuary of love dedicated to Goddess Aphrodite, renowned for its masterful marble sculptures and well-preserved stadium. Continue to biblical Laodicea, one of Christianity’s Seven Churches referenced in Revelation. Arrive at spectacular Pamukkale, Turkey’s “Cotton Castle,” where brilliant white calcium terraces create a natural masterpiece. Explore neighboring Hierapolis with its extensive ancient cemetery and mysterious Plutonium gateway. Unwind in therapeutic thermal waters at your spa resort.
Travel Distance: 280 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Hierapark Hotel, https://www.hieraparkhotel.com

Day 7CATALHOYUK PREHISTORY & KONYA MYSTICISM (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Departing Pamukkale, and driving to Konya. Journey back 9,000 years to Çatalhöyük, humanity’s earliest urban settlement, where sophisticated Neolithic communities created stunning murals, sculptures, and spiritual symbols that revolutionize our understanding of prehistoric life. Continue to Konya, spiritual home of the renowned 13th-century poet and mystic Rumi. Explore the Mevlana Museum’s treasures including whirling dervish ceremonial robes, sacred manuscripts, and musical instruments that preserve Sufi traditions.
Travel Distance: 390 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Bayir Diamond Hotel Konya, https://www.bayirhotels.com/Default.asp?Dil=1

Day 8CAPPADOCIA'S UNDERGROUND MARVELS (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Departing Konya, and driving to Cappadocia. Enter Cappadocia’s otherworldly realm of volcanic stone formations and cave civilizations. Descend into one of the region’s extraordinary underground cities like Derinkuyu or Özkonak, intricate subterranean networks where early Christians created complete communities with churches, living quarters, and defensive systems. Ascend to the fortress towns of Uchisar and Ortahisar for panoramic views over fairy chimney valleys. Experience traditional carpet weaving artistry, witnessing centuries-old Anatolian techniques passed through generations.
Travel Distance: 220 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia, https://mdchotel.com/en/

Day 9CAPPADOCIA'S HIDDEN VALLEYS (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Venture beyond conventional routes to discover Cappadocia’s secret monasteries and rock-carved sanctuaries that reflect early Christian devotion. Explore the mystical Magic Valley, ancient Zelve Valley’s cave communities, and Pasabag’s striking fairy chimneys known as Monks Valley. Visit the UNESCO-protected Göreme Open Air Museum’s exquisitely frescoed cave churches, then experience Avanos pottery traditions beside the Red River, where master craftsmen continue ancestral ceramic arts.
Optional Enhancement: Sunrise hot air balloon adventure over Cappadocia’s surreal landscape
Travel Distance: 40 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia, https://mdchotel.com/en/

Day 10RETURN TO ISTANBUL

Conclude your Anatolian adventure with a morning flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul, followed by hotel transfer and leisure time to reflect on your journey through Turkey’s incredible heritage or explore the city’s modern attractions.
Included Meal: Breakfast
Overnight: 5-Star Holiday Inn Istanbul City, https://www.hiistanbulcity.com.tr

Day 11DEPARTURE FROM ISTANBUL

Complete your Turkish odyssey with breakfast and airport transfer for your international departure, carrying memories of ancient civilizations, natural wonders, and cultural treasures that span millennia.
Included Meal: Breakfast

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