【Turkey】Cultural and Scenic Odyssey 11 Days Tour Package

Explore Hagia Sophia, a symbol of Turkey. Admire its impressive domes, marble floors, and stunning Byzantine mosaics. Visit Topkapi Palace, the former royal palace of the Ottoman Empire, housing artifacts and treasures. Tour the Blue Mosque, famous for its 20,000 blue tiles and intricate carpets. Wander through the Egyptian Bazaar, filled with spices, dried fruits, and Turkish goods. Take a Bosphorus cruise to admire the views of mosques, palaces, and bridges along this famous strait.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Wanda Vista Istanbul or equivalent

Travel to Ankara and visit the Ataturk Mausoleum, dedicated to Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Head to Ankara, the modern capital of Turkey.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: New Park Hotel or equivalent

Explore the Ankara Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, displaying artifacts from the ancient past. Travel to Cappadocia Stop at Lake Tuz, also known as the “Mirror of the Sky” due to its pink hues. Arrive in Cappadocia, famous for its surreal landscape shaped by erosion.

Optional: Belly dance show

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia or equivalent

Visit the Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pigeon Valley, Ozkonak Underground City, and Fairy Chimneys. Enjoy an evening Belly Dance and Whirling Dervish performance.

Optional: Hot air balloon ride.

Meals: Breakfast, Chinese Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ramada by Wyndham Cappadocia or equivalent

Travel to Kayseri , Erciyes Ski Centre. It is a 3916 m high ski resort located on Mount Erciyes. The height of the ski facilities is 2150-3400 m. The slopes of the slopes vary between 10% and 50%. Unrivalled skiing pleasure all day long and the opportunity to enjoy the snow.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kayseri

Travel to Konya , home of the Whirling Dervishes, Mevlana Museum Trip. Head to Pamukkale, famous for its thermal springs and travertine terraces. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, known for its well-preserved amphitheater. Enjoy a thermal bath at the hotel’s spa in the evening.

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Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Hotel Dinner

Accommodation: Pam Thermal Hotel Clinic & Spa or equivalent

Travel to the Aegean coast to the town of Kusadasi. Visit Ephesus, one of the best-preserved classical cities, with ancient Roman ruins, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theater. FREE SELF LEISURE - Stroll along the coast of Kusadasi in the evening.

Meals: Breakfast, Grilled Lamb Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Ramada Hotel & Suites by Wyndham Kusadasi or equivalent

Explore the quaint hill town of Sirince, famous for its fruit wines. Travel to Canakkale, renowned for the legend of the Trojan Horse.

Meals: Breakfast, Western Lunch, Dinner

Accommodation: Kolin Hotel Spa or equivalent

Explore Troy and see the replica of the Trojan Horse. Return to Istanbul. Enjoy free time at Taksim Square, the heart of the modern city.

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Optional: Dolmabahce Palace tour

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Meals: Breakfast, Light Lunch, Kebab Dinner

Accommodation: Holiday Inn Istanbul Sisli

Transfer to the airport for your flight back home.

Meals: Breakfast

Accommodation: N/A