Magnificent Turkey

Magnificent Turkey

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Tour Overview

Embark on the "Magnificent Turkey" tour, a captivating journey through Turkey's most iconic landscapes and historical sites. Begin in Istanbul, where you'll explore the grandeur of Hagia Sophia and the bustling Grand Bazaar. Fly to Cappadocia to witness its surreal fairy chimneys and ancient rock-cut churches. Continue to Kusadasi, visiting the stunning white terraces of Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis. Discover the well-preserved ruins of Ephesus, including the Library of Celsus and the Great Theatre. Enjoy six nights of comfortable accommodation, with options ranging from superior to deluxe hotels, and savor daily breakfasts and lunches. Travel seamlessly with included domestic flights and guided tours, ensuring a rich and immersive experience in this enchanting country. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Cappadocia's lunar landscape and early Christian churches carved out of volcanic rock.

  • Pamukkale's stunning white travertine terraces and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

  • Ephesus, renowned for its remarkably preserved Roman ruins, including the Library of Celsus.

  • Explore Hagia Sophia, the largest building on earth during the Byzantine period.

  • Visit the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and magnificent dome.

  • Discover the underground cities of Cappadocia, once a refuge for early Christians.

  • Experience the unique rock formations and fairy chimneys of Goreme Panorama.

Places You'll See

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Cappadocia, Turkey

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival Istanbul

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport meet your driver and transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the city.Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Istanbul – Cappadocia (90 Min By Flight, Included)

Location: Istanbul

Accommodation Name: Fresco Cave Suites or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


After breakfast meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids and the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next, Topkapi Palace. As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the Ottoman Empire. It housed the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Continue to Hippodrome; built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD. During the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held. Next, Blue Mosque; built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616. Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city with its famous six minarets and magnificent dome. Next, Grand Bazaar; with 18 entrances and more than 4000 shops, it is one of the greatest bazaars in the World. At the end of the tour drive to the Airport for your flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 : Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Fresco Cave Suites or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


After breakfast, meet with your guide, and start your full-day tour of Fairy Chimneys. Explore Goreme Museum; which consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next, is Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Next, Pasabagi which means the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. Next, we will drive to Avanos, where you will enjoy a typical Turkish lunch and a pottery-making experience with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the fairy chimneys. At the end we will drive to Uchisar, the Natural highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area before taking you to your hotel for check in.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 4 : Cappadocia – Kusadasi (90 Min By Flight, Included)

Location: Cappadocia

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


After breakfast at the hotel check out and meet with your guide to start your full-day tour. Visit Rose Valley, an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp tinted in pink ridges. Next drive to Cavusin, surrounded by Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock churches. Next, Pigeon Valley which earned its name from the countless man-made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Pigeon Valley is one of the best spots for walking in the marvelous Cappadocia region. Next, we drive to Underground Cities, once a place of refuge for 15 thousand Christians. These settlements were of enormous value to the development of Christianity as they provided shelter and worship and were in use until the end of 7C AD. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-story city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. The tour continues to Ortahisar, famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets with lovely churches and the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. After the tour drive to Kayseri Airport for your domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you will be greeted by your driver who will take you to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 5 : Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Kusadasi (400Km – 5Hrs)

Location: Pamukkale

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


After breakfast at the hotel meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Pamukkale, Pools of Heaven on Earth. Pamukkale has always been a very popular settlement where hot springs were believed to have healing powers. So it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. The unique terraces were formed by running warm spring water containing calcium bicarbonate at a temperature of 35 C. Today Pamukkale is declared as a world heritage site by UNESCO. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. The shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient Roman ruins which lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive back to your hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 : Kusadasi – Ephesus – Istanbul (90 Min By Flight, Included)

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Location: Ephesus

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch


After breakfast meet with your guide, and start your full-day tour of Ancient Ephesus. Visit The House of the Virgin Mary; where a church was built. Your tour continues with the Ancient Ephesus, the best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean. During the 1C AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city on the planet after Rome with more than 250,000 citizens. Ephesus is so well preserved that, walking on the ancient streets among the beautiful monuments such as the third-largest library of the ancient world or the largest Roman theatre on the Asia continent, gives you the feeling of a time traveller. Next, the Temple of Artemis or Artemision, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. The ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much visited pilgrimage place. After the tour drive to Izmir Airport for your flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival you wıll be greeted by your driver who will drive you to your hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 : Istanbul Departure

Location: Istanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast


After breakfast at the hotel check out, and according to your flight time drive to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.

What's Included

  • Tour Guide

    Operated with a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

  • Accommodation

    6 nights’ accommodation with options for Superior or Deluxe Hotel Categories in Istanbul, Cappadocia, and Kusadasi.

  • Meals

    6 breakfasts and 5 lunches (Days 2-6) are included.

  • Transport

    Domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri, Kayseri to Izmir, and Izmir to Istanbul are included, along with inbound/outbound airport transfers and air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour.

  • Entrance Fees and Activities

    All activities mentioned in the itinerary, including guided tours of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus, are included.

  • Other

    Meet and Greet service is included.

What's Not Included

  • Admission Fees

    Admission fees for Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, Pamukkale, Goreme Museum, Underground City, and Zelve (Pasabag) are not included.

  • Meals and Drinks

    Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section and drinks during meals are not included.

  • Tips

    Tips for the guides and drivers are not included.

  • Optional Excursions

    Optional excursions and activities, if any, are not included.

  • Unmentioned Visits

    Any visit not mentioned in the program is not included.

  • Personal Expenditures

    Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc., is not included.

Requirements

Visitors should not wear sleeveless shirts, shorts, short skirts or skimpy clothing when visiting religious or official buildings in Turkey. Shoes should be removed before entering a mosque or private house. Sun protection, sun glasses, a hat and mosquito repellent can be very useful during your stay.

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Please Note

  • Entrance tickets to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, Pamukkale, Goreme Museum, Underground City and Zelve (Pasabag) can be purchased from the tour guide in cash Euro, Dollar or Turkish lira (skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues)
  • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and Basilica Cistern Cistern will be visited instead
  • Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays
  • Blue Mosque is closed on Fridays due to Friday prayer we will visit from the garden
  • Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice.
  • Only one bag per person is allowed (15 kg) plus one hand luggage (8 kg).
  • We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems, or security reasons.
  • Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed
  • No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 6 Istanbul:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Celal Sultan Hotel or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Cappadocia:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Fresco Cave Suites or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Utopia Cave Suites or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Kusadasi:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Efe Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar 5*

Accommodation options

ACCOMMODATION OPTIONS

Day 1, 6 Istanbul:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Celal Sultan Hotel or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel or similar 5*

Day 2-3 Cappadocia:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Fresco Cave Suites or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Utopia Cave Suites or similar 5*

Day 4-5 Kusadasi:

  • Superior Hotel Category = Efe Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
  • Deluxe Hotel Category = Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar 5*

Mode of Transport

Travel seamlessly with included domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri, Kayseri to Izmir, and Izmir to Istanbul, complemented by air-conditioned shared transportation and airport transfers, ensuring a comfortable journey across Turkey's stunning landscapes.

Accommodation

Enjoy 6 nights of accommodation with options ranging from superior 4-star hotels like Celal Sultan Hotel in Istanbul and Fresco Cave Suites in Cappadocia, to deluxe 5-star hotels such as Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel and Utopia Cave Suites, ensuring comfort throughout your stay.

Check out our Q&As

  • What type of guide will accompany us during the tour?

    The tour will be operated with a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour.

  • What kind of accommodation options are available during the tour?

    Accommodation options include Superior and Deluxe hotel categories. In Istanbul, you can stay at Celal Sultan Hotel or Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel. In Cappadocia, options include Fresco Cave Suites or Utopia Cave Suites. In Kusadasi, you can choose between Efe Boutique Hotel or Charisma De Luxe Hotel. ...more ...less

  • Are meals included in the tour package?

    The tour includes 6 breakfasts and 5 lunches from Days 2 to 6.

  • What transportation is provided during the tour?

    The tour includes domestic flights from Istanbul to Kayseri, Kayseri to Izmir, and Izmir to Istanbul. Inbound and outbound airport transfers and air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour are also provided.

  • Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?

    Entrance fees for all activities mentioned in the itinerary are included, such as guided tours of Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, and Ephesus.

  • What are some of the key activities included in the itinerary?

    Key activities include a guided tour of Istanbul's treasures, exploring the Fairy Chimneys and Underground Cities of Cappadocia, visiting Pamukkale and the ancient city of Hierapolis, and a guided tour of Ancient Ephesus.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    Booking confirmation with Itinerary and confirmation vouchers

  • Are Visa fees included in the price?

    No, visa fees are not included

  • Are flights included in the tour?

    No, they are not included

  • Is there any option for solo traveller?

    Yes of course. Please note that the default selection shows the price per person per double room. For solo travellers, you will have to select a single room when available.

  • Do you offer any travel insurance?

    We do not offer Travel Insurance but would strongly recommend that you purchase a comprehensive Travel Insurance Policy prior to departure. 

Reviews of this operator

Maria  

Excellent Company to deal with!!

14-Oct-2022

Excellent Company to deal with and excellent guides, Ahmed and Yusuf went above and beyond to make sure we had a wonderful time, in spite of the lack of punctuality and manners of some of the tour participants

Ann  

Holiday to frame, thanks Destination Services

18-Feb-2023

We have made an unforgettable tour through Turkey. This thanks to our wonderful guide Mustufa (he solved every possible problem with a smile) and a fantastic group of companions. This was a holiday to frame with many great memories to cherish.

Ella  

Turkish delight with this company

07-Sep-2022

Turkish delight with this company, itinerary was great.

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    Destination Services Turkey allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform destination services turkey, 0 days before departure.

  • Low Deposit

    Destination Services Turkey requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 60 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of destination services turkey charges.

    At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.

    At 15 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Magnificent Turkey

7 Days Starting and ending in Istanbul

Visiting: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Ephesus

Tour code:

882481

Guide Type:

Partially Guided

Group size:

1 - 40

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

10-99

Tour operated in:

English

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $1852 (USD)

NB: Prices correct on 17-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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