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Turkey Highlights – Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale

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About Your Trip

Explore the vibrant allure of Turkey, a land bordered by the Black Sea, Mediterranean Sea, and Aegean Sea. This country offers stunning coastlines, a rich historical tapestry, and unparalleled landscapes. Delight in Turkish cuisine, wander through ancient bazaars and lively street markets and immerse yourself in Turkey's captivating charm. Your visit to Turkey promises to be a mesmerising adventure!

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Destinations Covered

Istanbul, Cappadocia, Antalya, Pamukkale.

Price Includes

Return airport transfers

Hotel Accommodation with Breakfast

All tours and sightseeing on a private basis

English-speaking guide

Price Excludes

Items not mentioned in itinerary

Items of personal nature

International and domestic airfares.

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Insurance

Itinerary

Day 1 : Istanbul

You will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel upon arrival. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul

A full-day tour of Istanbul covering the Roman Hippodrome, Imperial Blue Mosque, Saint Sophia, and Topkapi Palace Museum. Spend the entire evening shopping at Grand Bazaar.

Day 3 : Bosphorus & Cappadocia

This morning, a guide will pick you up from the hotel, and you will see the best side of the city known as Bosphorus, which lies between Europe and Asia. You will visit Dolmabahce Palace, Ciragan Palace, Ortakoy, the Bosphorus Bridge and houses and kiosks on the Asia side by boat. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport to fly to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Cappadocia, transfer to a hotel for an overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 4 : Cappadocia

Today, you will visit the Goreme open-air museum, one of the early Christian centres during the 3rd century. Here, you will see Apple church, Snake church and more. Then you will go to Pasabag Valley, known as Mushroom Valley because of the shape of the rocks, a picturesque place to take beautiful photos. The next stop is Camel Rock and Cavusin Village. You will visit Kaymakli, an underground city where people had to live during emergencies in the 3rd century. Later, visit Pigeon Valley, where you can see the tiny man-made houses for pigeons and can spot pigeons to this day. Later, head to Uchisar castle and enjoy the panoramic view of Goreme town. After the tour, drive back to the hotel.

Day 5 : Antalya

After breakfast today, fly from Cappadocia to Antalya. Arrive and transfer to the hotel for check-in and relaxation.

Day 6 : Antalya

Today, you will visit Antalya's old City (Kaleiçi) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, and Hidirlik Tower. Later, we will quickly drive to Karpuzkaldiran Waterfall, called Lower Düden Waterfall. This waterfall is the highest at approx. 30 meters high, and the water gushes down onto the massive rocks with great force. Last visit to Konyaaltı beach and return to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 7 : Pamukkale

You will drive to Pamukkale from Antalya, which takes around 4 hours. Transfer to the hotel. Today, you will visit White Heaven, known in Turkish as Cotton Castle or Pamukkale. Later, you will visit Hierapolis, an ancient city. After the tour, drive back to the hotel for an overnight stay.

Day 8 : Pamukkale

After breakfast, take a hotel air balloon ride and then transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to the hotel. In the afternoon you will visit the New Mosque and later enjoy the Turkish bath. Overnight stay in the hotel.