An unforgettable holiday in Turkey covering three great destinations of Istanbul, Ephesus and Cappadocia. Rich in history, heritage and hospitality, everyone loves Turkey! This exotic land of whirling dervishes, silk carpets, bustling bazaars, the cuisine of the Sultans and ancient Turkish baths is a must visit for our TWT explorers.

A network of speedy internal flights allow you to hop between the country’s hotspots. From soaking up the dusky hues of Cappadocia’s fairy chimneys to exploring the Grand Bazaar’s of Istanbul; Turkey is a country that packs a punch.

Its metropolitan areas hold its own – a stroll through Istanbul’s atmospheric streets will gift you minarets, mosaics and mosques, not to mention the heady aromas of the spice bazaar and the fascinating cultural artefacts at Galata Mevlevihanesi. And of course, a trip to Turkey isn’t complete without indulging in its rich food heritage.

The adventure begins in vibrant Istanbul. Turkey is the only country that straddles two continents. East meets West in a blend of old and new. We spend 7 mights exploring all its ancient treasures of what was for 16 centuries known as Constantinople, taking in the wonders of the amazing Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace before losing ourselves in the sights, sounds and shopping of the world’s largest souk – the Grand Bazaar.

Head over to Izmir to take in Roman history and the amazing sight of Ephesus along with the natural beauty of Pamakkule.

Incomparable Cappadocia can’t truly be described. Its geological formations are totally surreal, some say, “Heaven on Earth.” Check off a bucket list item as you float in a hot air Balloon over the fairy chimneys against a lunar landscape for your best Instagram pics ever! Explore the cave-churches of this World Heritage Site and the underground cities in Gaeme Valley. An entire city of pottery awaits in the town of Avarios. The landscape is as colorful as a Turkish carpet.

We return to Istanbul with a farewell Cruise on the Bosporus that separates Europe and Asia and some free time to either try an authentic Turkish “Hammam” or get some retail therapy.

Are you ready to explore this remarkable country?

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Dynamic and classic. You will fly to three main regions in Turkey: Cappadocia, Western Turkey and Istanbul. With minimum driving you will discover the essentials of the country. From delicious smells of Spice Bazaar to golden mosaics of Saint Savior Sophia, from Basilica Cistern to picturesque valleys of Cappadocia, the famous sites of Turkey like Topkapi Palace, Pamukkale or Ephesus are on this itinerary. The most complete and least tiring program in 8 days in Turkey.

Day 1 :

Arrive Istanbul

We arrive at Istanbul, the capital city of Turkey. Set on the Bosporus peninsula, with part of the city in Europe and part in Asia, Istanbul is perhaps one of the most important cities in history. Born as Byzantium and later renamed Constantinople, Istanbul served as an imperial capital of the Byzantine and Ottoman empires for almost 16 centuries.
Check-in at the hotel. Relax for the evening. Dinner at the hotel. Overnight Istanbul
Meals Included: Dinner

Day 2 :

Istanbul Tour

After having a breakfast we will start Istanbul Tour. First, we visit Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome Square, Basilica Cistern, Grand Bazaar.

Dinner & overnight at Istanbul

Day 3 :

Fly to Izmir

Today after breakfast, you will check out and transfer to airport to catch a flight to Izmir. A coastal town of Turkey. Then visit of Ephesus on Turkey’s Aegean Coast, near the popular coastal resort of Kusadasi, sits the Ephesus ancient city ruins, a marvellous testament to extensive work of historians and archaeologists over many centuries.
It portrays magnificence, leaves people speechless and shows evidence of forwarding thinking, intelligence, and the Roman Empire’s confidence. As visitors walk around the excavated and reconstructed structures; it is easy to connect the dots. The ancient ruins of Ephesus portray how Romans lived their lives, from the water aqueducts, terraced houses, and public latrines, used by wealthy and influential citizens of society.
The Church of the Virgin Mary was the first of churches dedicated to the mother of Christ. It is also the most significant building from Christian times in Ephesus.

Dinner at the hotel.

Overnight at Izmir

Day 4 :

Pamukkale and Hierapolis.

On this day after breakfast, we travel to Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Deriving from springs in a cliff almost 200 m high overlooking the plain, calcite-laden waters have created at Pamukkale (Cotton Palace) an unreal landscape, made up of mineral forests, petrified waterfalls and a series of terraced basins. At the end of the 2nd century B.C. the dynasty of the Attalids, the kings of Pergamon, established the thermal spa of Hierapolis. The ruins of the baths, temples and other Greek monuments can be seen at the site. Back to Hotel

Dinner and overnight at Izmir.

Day 5 :

Fly to Cappadocia

Today after breakfast , we catch a flight to Cappadocia, it’s an ancient district in east-central Anatolia, situated on the rugged plateau north of the Taurus Mountains, in the centre of present-day Turkey. The boundaries of the region have varied throughout history. Cappadocia’s landscape includes dramatic expanses of soft volcanic rock, shaped by erosion into towers, cones, valleys, and caves. Rock-cut churches and underground tunnel complexes from
the Byzantine and Islamic eras are scattered throughout the countryside.
upon arrival we check in to the hotel and go for Cappadocia sight-seeing Goreme open air museum, Pasabag valley, Kılıclar Valley, Kaymaklı underground city.
Return back to the hotel.

Dinner and Overnight Cappadocia

Day 6 :

Cappadocia

This day we will get up early Morning (4AM) and we will go for one of the most amazing experiences of riding hot air balloon. (OPTIONAL ACTIVITY) After balloon ride, we will come back to the hotel and have breakfast and get ready for the full day sight-seeing which includes red valley, Avcilar valley, Uchisar castle, carpet manufactory, pottery workshop, Ortahisar and Cavusin villages.

Dinner & overnight at Cappadocia

Day 7 :

Flight to Istanbul Bosphorus cruise

After Breakfast and Check out we will transfer to Kayseri airport to catch a Flight to Istanbul, upon arrival, we enjoy the amazing ride of Bosphorus cruise, visit Spice Bazaar and a have free afternoon for shopping.

Dinner and overnight at Istanbul

Day 8 :

Istanbul Departure

After breakfast and check out we will transfer to airport to catch a flight back home.

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