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7 Days Private Turkey Tours: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale
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Schedule Everyday from 09:30 to 17:30 -
Languages English (Extra charge for ohter languages) -
Food & Drinks Lunch (Drinks are an extra charge) -
Hotel Pick up & Drop off Free Shuttle Service -
Museum Entry tickets for the museums and attractions -
Guides Private professional tour guide
7 Days Private Turkey Tours: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Pamukkale
Overview | Duration Tour starting point: Hotel |
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Tour ending point: Hotel | |
Timeline: 9:30 AM 5:30 PM | |
Includes: Private guide, private tour, private van, museum tickets, lunch | |
Excludes: Drinks, tips to guide, balloon ride (optional) |
Schedule | Day 1:Istanbul Classic Day Tour |
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Day 2:Fener Balat Exploration Tour | |
Day 3:Bosphorus Cruise | |
Day 4:Cappadocia Blue Tour | |
Day 5:Cappadocia Red Tour | |
Day 6:Ephesus Tour | |
Day 7:Pamukkale, Hierapolis – Aphrodisias Tour |
Inclusions | Private professional tour guide |
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Private tour | |
Private van | |
Lunch | |
Entry tickets for the museums and attractions |
Exclusions | Drinks |
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Tips for Guide and Driver |
What to expect | The tour will take you to the most important highlights of entire country in single excursion and local guides who are experts on subject will accompany you to the magical journey to the western Anatolia. You will get to know the country and its historical bacground. |
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Itinerary |
Hippodrome:
Ancient hippodrome that the Romans and Eastern Romans had been arranged Chariot races. Topkapi Palace:The first imperial palace of the Ottoman Empire built after the conquest of Constantinople from 1478 had been home to 24 generations of the Sultans. Hagia Sophia:The famous Hagia Sophia from 6th century used to be the patriarch church of the city. It had been the largest church in the world for over 9 centuries. Blue Mosque:Second largest mosque in the old city built by the order of Sultan Ahmet The 1st also known as Sultanahmet Mosque which is the original name. Decorated with blue and turquoise tiles. German Fountain:A gift from German Keiser Wilhelm the 2nd to the Ottoman Sultan Abdülhamid the 2nd. Grand Bazaar:Largest historical bazaar in Istanbul from 1460. 3700 square meters, 4000 shops and 61 streets located under its roof. It is considered as the first mega mall of the world. |
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Balat District:
The Jewish and Orthodox Christian neighborhood of Istanbul. It is one of the oldest neighborhoods located inside of the city walls it is a part of the old city. Golden Horn:The natural inlet like an extension of the Sea of Marmara and Bosphorus that divides the old city from modern part of the city called Pera. Also used as a port by every civilization inhabited the old city. Walls of Constantinople:The famous walls of the city which protected it between 4th and 15th centuries. Sveti Stefan Church:The Bulgarian Orthodox church of the city entirely made of iron. It is the only iron prefabric Orthodox church in the world from late 19th Century. Greek Orthodox Patriarch:Patriarch church of the Greek Orthodox community in Istanbul. Ahirda Synagoge:Another important sanctuary of Istanbul established by the Jewish people from Macedonia’s Ohri city. ** At the end of your second day there will be transfer back to yout hotel |
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Bosphorus:
The natural channel of Istanbul and Turkey divides the city in 2 parts as Asian and European land of Istanbul. It is accepted as natural border between two continents and the point where two continents gets the closest. Bosphorus Shores owns the most important monuments of the city such as Ottoman Palaces, Kiosks, Mosques and historical luxurious mansions named Yali. Ortaköy Neighborhood:A lovely neighborhood located close by 1st Suspension Bridge of Istanbul on the European coastline. Küçüksü Palace:a 19th century hunting lodge of the Ottoman Sultans located in the Asian part of Istanbul on the shore in Beykoz neighborhood. Decorated with gold glided paint, Bohemian crystals and hand woven Turkish carpets. Rumeli Fortress:The biggest Ottoman fortress in the city built in the narrowest point of Bosphorus as a preperation to siege and conquer Constantinople by the order of Mehmet the 2nd to cut the supply line of the city over Bosphorus. Anadolu Kavagi:A fishing village of Bosphorus located in the northernmost point of the strait. Black Sea:The famous Black Sea located in the North part of Turkey shared with Bulgaria, Romania, Ukraine Russia and Georgia. ** After you enjoy your third day our crew members will take you back to hotel. |
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Devrent Valley:
A naturally carved valley has beautiful looking, interesting rock formations. Pasabag Valley:Pasabag valley has the best looking fairy chimneys in the region which is a great place to take memorable photographs. Göreme Open Air Museum:An open air museum that many rock-carved churches and monasteries from early Christian period located. A great place to see how early Christians practised their religion under Roman pressure. In the churches and monasteries there are icons from the first centuries of Christianity. Uçhisar Castle:The highest place of Cappadocia offers one of the best views in entire planet. And also the highest fairy chimey located in the same area. The only point where you can see the Erciyes and Hasan volcanic mountains that created Cappadocia together. Many rock carved rooms, halls, cellars and churches located in the castle. The castle is from Roman period and used by Eastern Romans, Selcuk Turks and Ottoman Empire. ** After the 4th day you’ll be dropped off to your hotel. |
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Red Valley:
The famous valley that red-rose coloured rock formations exists and is one of the most stunning valleys in the region. And in the valley there are many rock-cut churches decorated with frescos from early Christian period. Çavusin Villeage:A lovely villeage that is famous for its rock carved houses and churches from early Christian period. Piegeon Valley:Another famous place about Cappadocia taking its name from piegeon holes carved on the top of fairy chimneys. Kaymakli Undergroud City:Cappadocia is famous for its underground cities. Early Christians lived in fear and faith, they built underground cities to hide from Roman oppression. ** After your fitth day tour transfer service will give you a lift to your hotel |
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Isa Bey Mosque:
A great example of Anatolian Islamic architecture from 1375 early period of Turkic beyliks in Anatolia before Ottoman Dominance in the region. Ephesus ancient city:One of the biggest and best preserved ancient city of western Anatolia from Ionian period established in 10th Century B.C. Used to be a harbor city florished because of trading and you can see all the features of the ancient civilization in Ephesus. It was one of the members of Ionian League. House of the Virgin Mary:It is believed that St. Mary spended her last years in that building. A well known pilgrimage spot for the Catholics. It is located solitary spot on the mountains near Ephesus. Arthemis Temple:One of the seven wonders of the ancient era from 550 B.C. Built by the sponsorship by Legendary Lydian King Kroisos. Sirince Village:The beautiful winemakers village in Selçuk where you can try numerous types of local wines. |
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Aphrodisias Ancient City:
An ancient city state of Aphrodisias established around 6th century B.C. The city accepted Aphrodite as its protector. Also one of the sculpting centers of ancient Anatolia because of marbel quarreys in the region. The most famous thing about the city was its tetrapylon. Hierapolis Ancient City:Hierapolis means the holy city in ancient greek located at the west part of Turkey. The city was established in the beginning of the 2nd Century B.C. On the slopes of the white castle also known as Pamukkale. Calcium rich hot spring waters created travertines on top of each other. Pool Of Cleopatra:Ancient pool of Hieropolis under the protection from UNESCO. It will give you change to swim among historical ruins. Pamukkale:A natural formation of the travertines created by calcium rich hot spring. There are many hot spring pools located one above other. The scenery is almost like another planet. ** After tour ends transfer van will take you to airport to fly for Istanbul and at the airport we ll welcome you and drop you off to your hotel of if you have a flight you can stay at the airport. |
Please Note | The tour has easy to moderate level of walking. Remember to wear comfortable shoes. Itinerary may change due to unforeseen reasons. |
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