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14 Days
Availability : All year
Istanbul
Istanbul
Max People : 8

Treasures of Ancient Turkey Tour

Treasures of Ancient Turkey is 14 days and 13 nights small group tour package. It includes Turkey’s famous 9 UNESCO World Heritage sites. Gobekli Tepe, the old city of Istanbul, Troy, Pergamon, Ephesus, Aphrodisias,  Pamukkale – Hierapolis, amazing Cappadocia, and Mount Nemrut are the major highlights.

You will have a unique touring experience during this trip. From stunning natural landscapes to remarkable ancient ruins are beyond your expectations. We will also visit less visited but very important biblical sites, such as the tomb of St. John near Ephesus and Laodicea, which is one of the Seven Churches of Revelation.

You will be guided by a professional licensed Turkish tour guide,  experienced, knowledgeable and fluent in English. You will visit spectacular sites and museums, all entrance fees, breakfast, lunches, and dinners are included. You will stay in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, 5 and 4-star quality hotels in all other places. You will be guided by a private English speaking licensed tour guide with the latest model comfortable touring vehicle. There is no extra or hidden cost in our packages.

Major Highlights

  • Visit the Gobekli Tepe and Karahan Tepe oldest temple complex in the world.
  • Explore the Old City of Istanbul, once Constantinople and capital of Eastern Rome.
  • Enjoy the unique landscape and volcanic rock formations of Cappadocia.
  • 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 the Aphrodisias, an ancient Roman city dedicated to goddess of love and beauty.
  • Explore the 9 layers of legendary Homeric Troy.
  • See World War I memorials in Gallipoli and visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, and Chunuk Bair.
  • Visit the well preserved ancient hospital in Pergamon.
  • Going off the tourist track and see the tomb of St. John and Laodicea.
  • The opportunity of the hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia, which is a spectacular experience.
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Tour Details

Departure & Return Location

Istanbul Airport

Departure Time

Flight Arrival Time

Price Includes

  • Domestic flight from Gaziantep to Istanbul
  • Fast track museum pass to all sites in Turkey
  • 13 Nights Hotel Accommodation
  • 13 Breakfast, 10 Dinner
  • Private Tour Guide
  • All 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 14 day and 13 night. The tour starts and ends in Istanbul. The size of the group is maximum 8 people.

  • Small group maximum 8 people.
  • Tailor made private tour program available.
  • 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 Kusadası 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 10GAZIANTEP CULTURAL HERITAGE

Departing Cappadocia, and driving to Gaziantep, an ancient crossroads city and Turkey’s gastronomic capital. Marvel at the world’s largest mosaic museum featuring stunning Roman treasures from Zeugma, including the globally celebrated “Gypsy Girl” masterpiece. Explore the formidable Gaziantep Castle’s millennia of history, then wander traditional bazaars where coppersmiths, spice vendors, and confectioners maintain time-honored crafts. Sample UNESCO-recognized Gaziantep baklava, a sweet testament to the city’s culinary heritage.
Travel Distance: 390 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Ramada By Wyndham Gaziantep, https://ramada-gaziantep.com

Day 11MOUNT NEMRUT GRANDEUR & URFA JOURNEY (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Departing Gaziantep, and driving to Mount Nemrut. Ascend to Mount Nemrut’s summit sanctuary, where colossal stone heads and the royal tomb of King Antiochus create one of archaeology’s most mysterious sites. Cross the ancient Cendere Bridge, a perfectly preserved Roman masterpiece, and explore Arsameia’s royal Commagene inscriptions and hidden passages. Travel to Şanlıurfa, the legendary birthplace of Abraham, where ancient traditions continue in this sacred Mesopotamian city.
Travel Distance: 290 km
Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Elruha Hotel Urfa, https://www.hotelelruha.com/en/mainpage/

Day 12GOBEKLI AND KARAHAN TEPE ORIGINS & HARRAN LEGACY (UNESCO World Heritage Site)

Experience humanity’s earliest temple complex at Göbekli Tepe, an 11,000-year-old archaeological revolution that predates Stonehenge by 6,000 years. Discover sister site Karahan Tepe’s additional Neolithic mysteries, then journey to historic Harran with its distinctive beehive dwellings and Abrahamic connections. Explore the Haleplibahçe Mosaic Museum’s Roman artistry and Şanlıurfa Archaeological Museum’s prehistoric treasures. Conclude at the sacred Balıklıgöl, where legend and spirituality converge around the Pool of Sacred Fish.
Travel Distance: 180 km | Included Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Overnight: 5-Star Elruha Hotel Urfa, https://www.hotelelruha.com/en/mainpage/

Day 13RETURN TO ISTANBUL

Conclude your Anatolian adventure with a morning flight from Urfa 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 14DEPARTURE 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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