Circuito privado de 8 días por la Turquía clásica

This morning we will collect you from your hotel to start your tour of Istanbul.

A fantastic day visiting some of Istanbul's most iconic landmarks both old and new. The Topkapi Palace was the administrative building of the Ottomans for nearly 400 years and home of the Sultans. One of the most powerful empires in the world this palace stands proud.

Another important location is the Ayasofya or Hagia Sophia, once a Byzantine Church, later a mosque and today a museum. 

The Blue Mosque or Sultanahmet Mosque is a majestic building not to be missed a place of worship with minarets and domes showcasing Turkish architechture. Once the arenas for chariot races and many functions of daily life the Hippodrome and Obelisks can be found standing in the open square outside the Blue Mosque.

The Grand Bazaar, the oldest and largest on earth is open all year. Within are 4399 shops, 497 stalls, 2195 workshops and 18 fountains.

Overnight Istanbul

Important Notes:

Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Blue Mosque due to prayers on Fridays we are unable to enter

Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays

Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays

Today's journey will head south to Bursa a beautiful city full of history and it is here you will enjoy lunch. After Bursa, you will continue to Ephesus.

Bursa, or as the Turks say Yesil Bursa meaning green Bursa due to the city having so many areas of large open parkland. Many of the famous iconic sites of this city were built using green tiles from Iznik and have therefore taken on the colour green in their names.

The Green Mosque and Green Tombs are fantastic examples of beautiful architecture. Sultan Mehmet I commissioned the mosque to be built and decorated using the famed Iznik tiles. The elaborate Green Tombs you will see were built for Sultan Mehmet the I and his successor Mehmet II making this mausoleum one of the most ornate.

Overnight stop in Ephesus region. (Selcuk or Kusadasi)

Your Turkey Private tour will continue in the ancient city of Ephesus, followed by a journey to Pamukkale.

Ephesus is one of Turkeys most breathtaking cities. Here you can see some of the best-preserved ruins in the world. This city was one of the largest of the time, with over 200,000 people living here more than 3000 years ago. During its prosperity, it was second only to Rome.

There is so much to see, from the main marble street declaring how grand the whole city would have been. To the many buildings that still stand in this once great city.  The Library of Celsus, today the library has only its facade due, to earthquake destruction, however, the grandeur is evident.

Continuing you will come to the ancient latrines and baths, Hercules gates and the Memmius Monument. There are also an abundance of temples, shops, homes and brothels.

Later you will visit the humble house of the Virgin Mary just outside of the city. Inside you will find a shrine to Mary, outside a baptismal font.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

- Early Morning -

OPTIONAL TOUR: PAMUKKALE HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT

This morning you can watch the sunrise from a hot air balloon.  Pamukkale's landscape seen from above is amazing and should not be missed. This is an early morning tour and costs extra.

OPTIONAL TOUR: PARAGLIDING PAMUKKALE

Gliding as only the birds do. If you would like to try this amazing sport then Pamukkale is perfect. This tour is not part of the itinerary and costs extra.

Pamukkale means ‘Cotton Castle’. The water that fills these pools comes from deep inside the earth and as you dip your toes in to enjoy the healing properties any stress simply seems to disapear. These calcified white tiers have put Pamukkale on the World Heritage list for its beauty and uniqueness.

Just above Pamukkale is the Roman city of Hierapolis. Arts and religion were important here so the theatres and temples are well built. Within the grand theatre of Hieraplois most of the stage, seating and VIP areas can still be seen.

The Temple of Apollo is here, only the foundations are left  but you can to see the size of the building. The  Plutonium, a small cave, with room for only one is also worth seeing. Due to toxic gases beneath the earth  it was thought that this was the gate to the underworld and those who managed to survive in it had divine protection. Also at Hierapolis, you can find one of the best-preserved necropolis in Turkey.

From here you will journey to Cappadocia, travelling through a landscape almost untouched by man offers a window into the past and what would have been seen by travellers of old.

Travel to and stay overnight in Cappadocia

- Early Morning - 

OPTIONAL TOUR: CAPPADOCIA HOT AIR BALLOON FLIGHT

If you would like to take advantage of a Sunrise Hot Air Balloon flight, it can be added to the tour. This activity is famous in Cappadocia, the perfect way to start the day with awesome views of this unique landscape This tour will cost extra.

Full-Day North Cappadocia Tour

Today is a chance to explore the landscape of Cappadocia, a magical place with the fairy’s chimneys in Devrent valley. The view of the valleys and rock formations are spectacular from Goreme esentepe, here the panoramic view is astounding. The town of Avanos is famous for its handcrafted earthenware pottery that dates back to the time of the Hittites. Avanos is beautiful with cobbled streets and views of the river where the clay is collected from.

- Evening -  

OPTIONAL TOUR: TURKISH NIGHT SHOW & DINNER.

A night to remember with traditional dances and homemade Turkish food set in a beautiful Cappadocia cave.  Folk and Belly dancing shows are followed by Fire Dancers and Caucasian Dance.

Today your return journey to Istanbul will begin.

OPTIONAL TOUR: ATV (QUAD) BIKE SAFARI.

Depending on time of departure there may be time to go on a quad bike adventure and feel the wind in your hair as you see Cappadocia from a different perspective

During the return journey to Istanbul, we will visit Lake Abant. A beautiful location for photographs. Emerald green mountains are full of trees and foliage that create many shades of green that touch the shore of a deep blue lake.

We will then continue on to Istanbul.

Overnight in Istanbul

Your last day with us and we will take you back to the airport as your Turkey private package tour has come to an end. We hope you had an unforgettable holiday and hope you come back and travel to Turkey with us again.