Seven Wonders of Turkey Tour
Overview
Embark on an unforgettable journey through the Seven Wonders of Turkey Tour. This exclusive 8-day adventure unveils the wonders of Turkey, from ancient ruins to mesmerizing landscapes. Along the trip, you will be able to visit some of the most well-known destination in Turkey. Immerse yourself in the country’s storied past and breathtaking scenery.
Seven Wonders of Turkey Itinerary
After landing at Istanbul's New Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökcen Airport (SAW), our staff will be ready to greet you at the international exit, displaying a sign bearing your name. Following this, you'll be transported to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is yours to enjoy.
Alternatively, you have the option to join to Bosphorus Dinner Cruise tour which takes place between 19:30 and 24:00.
Following your breakfast at approximately 8:30 am, our team will pick you up from your hotel for your full-day Byzantine & Ottoman Relics tour. On this day, we will be visiting Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, the Hippodrome, the Grand Bazaar, and lastly Topkapi Palace.
Following our visit to Grand Bazaar, we will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Once the tour concludes, we'll arrange your transfer back to your hotel. Rest of the day will be free.
After having breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up around 8 am and transferred for your half-day two continent tour. Highlights of this tour include Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Baazar, Beylerbeyi Palace and Bosphorus Bridge along with old mansions on the shore. You will see some of these sites on boat.
Once the tour concludes, you will be brought back to your hotel to pick up your luggage. After that you will be transferred to the airport in Istanbul for your flight to Izmir. The flight duration is 1 hour 20 minutes. Upon arrival, you will be welcomed by our staff and for your transfer to the hotel in Kusadasi. You will have free time after check-in.
After having breakfast around 7:30 am, you'll be picked up from your hotel in Kusadasi. We'll then head to the meeting point in Selcuk, where the entire group will gather. The Pamukkale tour will kick off with a departure from Selcuk at 8:30 am, and the journey to Pamukkale will take around 3 hours. About halfway there, after 1.5 hours, we'll make a 10-minute stop for your personal needs.
Upon reaching Pamukkale at around 11:45 am, we will have lunch at a local restaurant. Following the meal, around 1:00 pm, your guided tour of the Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour will begin, guided by a professional licensed tour guide.
In Pamukkale, you'll get to witness the stunning Cotton Cliffs, a natural wonder formed by deposits of calcareous salts. Additionally, you'll explore the ancient ruins of Hierapolis, including its basilica, theater, and Roman Baths.
After this, there will be some free time for you to explore the area on your own. Optionally, you can choose to swim in the Pamukkale antique pools during this time, at additional cost. The tour guide will provide specific details about the meeting point and time for regrouping.
The tour will conclude at around 4:00 pm and we will drive you back to your hotel in Kusadasi.
Arrival at your hotel around 7:00 pm.
After enjoying breakfast at your hotel around 8:30 am, your day will kick off with a pickup by your tour guide, marking the start of your full-day Ephesus tour. Your journey will revolve around exploring the fascinating ruins of Ephesus, an ancient Greek city that held immense significance during its time. You'll get to see noteworthy sites such as the Temple of Hadrian, the Great Theater, and the Trajan Fountain.
After having lunch, our next destination will be the House of the Virgin Mary, believed to be where she spent her final years. Our route will take us past the remains of the Temple of Artemis, once counted among the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Our exploration continues with a visit to the Isa Bey Mosque.
Next, we'll head to the charming Sirince Village, an old Greek settlement celebrated for its picturesque charm and wine culture. During your one-hour free time here, you can independently explore the area's culinary offerings and indulge in wine tasting and local produce. The village is also home to several quaint traditional shops.
Your tour will come to an end at around 4:00 pm and we'll arrange your transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia which will take place in the evening, The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Upon arrival to Kayseri or Nevsehir Airport, you will be welcomed by our friendly staff and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia.
After breakfast at the hotel around 9:30 am, you will be picked up for your full-day North Cappadocia tour.
Our tour will begin by a visit to the remarkable Devrent Valley that is famous for fairy chimneys. Our journey will then lead us to the renowned Pasabag Valley, also referred to as Monks Valley, offering a sight of its iconic mushroom-shaped rock formations. Following this, we will make our way to the town of Avanos, where we will have lunch in a local restaurant.
Following this we will head to Goreme Open Air Museum. The world’s most significant Byzantine cave churches are found in these once remote valleys where monks and nuns pursued monastic life from the 3rd century on. We will finish our tour by exploring the Uchisar castle, perfect for Before concluding our North Cappadocia tour, we will explore the natural castles of Uchisar which offer magnificent views of the surroundings region.
Our tour concludes around 4:00 pm and then you will be taken to your hotel.
You also have the option to join Turkish Night Show with dinner which takes place between 20:00 - 23:00.
On this day, you have the option to take a hot air balloon ride early in the morning offering captivating panoramic vistas of the valleys from the sky. Please note that this activity involves an extra charge.
Following breakfast at your hotel around 9:30 am, you'll be picked up and greeted by your tour guide to start your full-day South Cappadocia tour. Your guide will inform you with an overview of the day's schedule. Your trip begins with a visit to the Red Valley, granting you the chance to discover renowned rock-carved churches and embark on an approximately 5 km hike through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Continuing on, you'll venture to Cavusin Village, celebrated for its historic houses and churches linked to Christian clergy. After visiting Cavusin Village, we will take a break for lunch and make our way to the Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi). In the afternoon, we will visit either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, which were once inhabited by early Christians.
Once our South Cappadocia tour ends, you'll be transported to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arrival, we will meet again and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul.
After a refreshing breakfast at the hotel, you will check out be from the hotel and picked up by our team to be transferred to the airport depending on your flight schedule.
This marks the end of our services for Seven Wonders of Turkey tour.
Important Reminder
- Order of the itinerary is subject to change depending on availability.
- Pick up and drop off times may slightly vary depending on the season. In that case, we will do our utmost to inform you about the exact times.
- Underground city tours in Cappadocia may subject to change and will be replaced during different seasons.
- Please keep in mind that optional activities such as Turkish Night Show and Hot Air Balloon Ride are provided at an additional cost.
- For your information, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesday, and Hagia Sophia is closed on Mondays. In such cases, they will be replaced by Basilica Cistern.
- Grand Bazaar (Kapali Carsi) is closed on Sunday.
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