Istanbul offers a lot to see, and on this tour, we will visit the sites outside the historical old town. After you are picked up from the airport or hotels and meet with the tour guide, we will drive along the city walls and reach the port to take the boat for the cruise on the Bosphorus. It is a privilege and a memorable experience to cruise between two continents. From the boat we will see the great Ottoman Mansions, Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy Mosque, Galata Tower, Bosphorus Bridge, Rumeli Fortress, and many other places alongside European and Asian parts of the Bosphorus. Your experienced local tour guide will explain the history and significance of all these places. After the cruise, we will have lunch in a local restaurant and then continue to the tour by driving to the Asian side. We will have an interior visit to Beylerbeyi Palace, built in the 1860s and used as a summer residence by the Ottoman Sultans.Our last visit will be to Camlica Hill, the highest point of Istanbul, from where we will have a spectacular view of the entire city. On the way back, we will have short break for shopping Then we will drive back and drop you off at your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
Itinerary
10 days of getting to know the many facets of Turkey on this guided tour that covers the locations of Istanbul and Cappadocia, Ephesus , Pamukkale and GÖBEKLİ TEPE Follow your guide around the hustle and bustle of Istanbul to visit all the must-see attractions, then take a flight (included) to Cappadocia. Explore the ancient underground city, carved into rock formations, and learn about its history through guided commentary.
Program zájezdu
Arrival Day - Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour
Místo startu
Istanbul, Türkiye
07:00 - 00:00
Drive to Çanakkale and visit Troy Ancient City.
We will drive to Çanakkale early morning for the Troy scene of Homer’s Iliad, the story of the Trojan War, and the first great work of Western literature. We will visit the legendary city of Troy and the replica of the wooden trojan horse, excavation information Center holding exhibits from the work underway, the fortification walls of Troy VI with its tower and gateaway entrance, temple of Athena – the focal point of a great annual festival in honour of the goddess Athena, the entrance ramp to Troy II and the Odeon. Learn about the most epic battle in the history of men from your guide. Overnight in Çanakkale.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Çanakkale to Ephesus Ancient City
After a short journey, you will find yourself in the Holly Place where the Virgin Mary spends her last years. Pope Paul VI paid a visit in 1967, then Pope Paul VI declared the house of Mary a pilgrimage place for Christians. In more recent history, the House of the Virgin Mary was also visited by Pope John Paul II in 1979, and more recently İt was visited by Pope Benedict XVI in 2006.
After lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey, a carpet weaving centre.
After the House of Mary, you will walk into the ancient city of Ephesus, whose name has been written into history in the gold letter.Our guide will enlighten you about history of region ,structures of ephesus, culture and tradations of ancient life deeply.
During the route you will find out the odeon, bouleterion, temple of domitian, Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, Brothel, the Great Theater and the spectacular Celsus Library, one of the best-preserved buildings among the ruins and it was the third lasrgest library in ancient time.
Walk along marble street more than two thousands years old. Then reach to greatest building of ephesus. where st john mentioned to pagans people about Christianity.
You will stay over night in Kuşadası.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Pamukkale and Hierapolis Ancient City Tour.
In the morning, we will drive to Pamukkale, which is about 190 km away. Then it’s time to engrave another unforgettable adventure on your mind.
The tour contains Pamukkale travertines and Hierapolis ancient city.
Simply describe, Pamukkale is a place beautiful enough to dazzle, which is formed by hot spring water that contains carbonate and calcium.
The ancient city of Hierapolis, one of the most visited cities in the Roman period, overlooking the magnificent views of Pamukkale travertines, will fascinate you. Also, it contains the largest ancient cemetery of Anatolia, Among the places you are going to see; Roman Baths, Gymnasium, Great Church, Ancient Pool whıch calls Clopatra pool , Temple of Apollo, Nymphaeuma (Memorial Fountain), Ancient Theater, Columned Street, Byzantine Gate, Roman Victory Gate, Necropolis. You have quite free time to swim in cleopatra pool.
Hierapolis is the ancient city where St. Philip was martyred.
After a fascinating tour you will stay overnight in Pamukkale.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Pamukkale to Cappadcoia
Today we will drive to Cappadocia, which is about 8 hours, and you will visit Sultan HAN caravanserai on the way.
Then you will have lunch. You will stay overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Cappadocia - North Tour. (optional Balloon Tour)
You will visit Underground City (See how the people lived in this multi-level city complete with stables, kitchens, storage chambers, and wine-making rooms), and then the next step will be Pigeon Valley. uçhisar castle, which is the highest point of Cappadocia. You will have lunch in the cave restaurant. After lunch, our guide will take you to Avanos Poetry village. Then you will have a Turkish coffee break nearby by Red River side.
Drop off at your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Cappadocia South Tour (optional Balloon Tour)
Pick up from the hotel and you will be visiting: Göreme Open Air Museum (Rock-cut churches, best preserved frescoes in the World), Paşabag(the world-famous Fairy Chimneys), Cavusin Village,
Devrent Valley, Urgup Three Beauties, and then you will visit Red Valley, where you will have the best pictures of Cappadocia.
Drop off at your hotel after the tour. Overnight in Cappadocia
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Cappadocia to Adıyaman - Nemrut Mountain
Early morning, you will be driving to Adıyama,n then visit Nemrut Mountain
Mt Nemrut; At the junction of the East and West civilisations, Nemrut Dagi (Mount Nemrut) is one of the most astounding sites in Turkey: A collection of colossal statues on a remote mountain 2150m high, adorning the temple and tomb of King Antiochus. Nemrut Dağı has since been a significant attraction, with thousands sunrise and sunset visitors to see the stones in the best possible light. It has been designated a World Cultural Heritage site by UNESCO, and is one of the most important National Parks in the country. In addition to the statues, the entire site includes art from the Commagene civilisation, the Eskikale (Old Castle), Yenikale (New Castle), Karakus Hill and Cendere Bridge. Most people use the nearby towns of Malatya, Kahta or Adiyaman as a base, and the road to the summit is only open from mid-April to mid-October because of heavy snow the rest of the year. Over night in ADIYAMAN.
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Adıyaman to Şanli Urfa - GÖBEKLİ TEPE AND URFA CİTY TOUR.
Our first stop is the ongoing archaeological dig at GobekliTepe, which is the oldest known temple in the world, pre-dating Stonehenge by 6000 years.
After a guided tour and photo opportunity at Gobekli Tepe, we return to Sanliurfa, where we will visit the Archaeology and Mosaic Museum, which is the largest museum complex in Turkey. Here you can see life-size replicas of the megaliths from Göbekli Tepe.
After the museum, we visit Abraham Pool. This is a highly sacred site for Christians and Muslims, as it is thought to be where Abraham/Ibrahim was thrown into the fire before God turned the fire to water and turned the burning logs to fish.
Following the pool, we will continue to the cave which is believed to be the birthplace of Abraham.
You will then be transferred to your hotel or Sanliurfa airport. This is the end of the tour. If you have any enquiries about further tours or travel in Turkey, we're happy to help!
Meals: Breakfast and Dinner
Fly to Istanbul -Istanbul old city Tour.
Early morning, you will fly to İstanbul and then start to visit to Hagia Sophia. This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time. The Topkapi Palace, the great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries, houses an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families.
The famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle, enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE Across from St. Sophia, built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. HIPPODROME Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
Our guide will take you to the Grand Covered Bazaar In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more then 4,000 shops. After the tour, transfer to airport
and our services ends. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing.
Meals: Breakfast.
Koncové místo
Istanbul, Türkiye
00:00 - 23:55
Podmínky storna
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Ubytování
Accommodation in authentic, comfortable, and ideally located hotels.
Knowing that your accommodation may separate a great holiday from a perfect one, we take ultimate care in choosing each location we host you. Only the truly exceptional in terms of comfort, character, amenities, location, and service are suitable to our standards. With a range of premium hotels and authentic accommodations, each of our carefully selected hotels provides comfortable and air-conditioned rooms, quality breakfasts, relaxing bars and lounges, and impeccable service by a professional and friendly team.
Doprava
Transportation in a deluxe air-conditioned coach or mini-bus throughout the journey.
Complimentary private airport transfers on arrival and departure dates.
Whatever means of transport you take, every bit of your trip will be seamlessly organized and coordinated by our team for you to enjoy the comfort and convenience of Ciconia’s luxury. Our modern coaches are among the most efficient and comfortable in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, featuring air-conditioning, comfortable seats, panoramic windows, secure storage, and a sound system. Expert coach drivers ensure you arrive at your destination safely, seamlessly and on time through the best and picturesque routes.
Optional
Hot-air Balloon, Cappadocia or Pamukkale
Turkish Night, Cappadocia
Jeep Safari , Cappadocia
Letenky
All Domestic Flights are Included
Doplňkové služby
Entrance Fees of the Historical Sites.
Tips
Drinks
Guide
Local & Expert Travel Director throughout your trip.
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