Magnificent Turkey Tour-Seven Days

Magnificent Turkey Tour-Seven Days

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Tour Overview

Discover UNESCO Heritage Sites of Turkey with 7days customized package by plane from/to Istanbul. Enjoy a Full-Day Guided tour to the heart of history and visit Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Grand Bazaar, Explore Cappadocia's underground cities, fairy chimneys, Visit Ancient Ephesus; An Archeological treasure, The best-preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean and holds the House of the Virgin Mary, Pamukkale; Pools of Heaven on Earth. Learn history about early christians&life of locals from your expert local guide. ...more ...less

Highlights

  • Hagia Sophia & Topkapi Palace

  • Blue Mosque & Hippodrome

  • Grand Bazaar

  • Goreme Open Air Museum & Devrent Valley

  • Pasabagi & Avanos and Uchisar Castle

  • Rose&Red Valley, Cavusin Village

  • Pigeon Valley & Ortahisar

  • Kaymakli Underground City

  • Ancient Ephesus & House of Virgin Mary

  • Hierapolis Ancient City & Pamukkale Thermal Pools

Places You'll See

The Great Wall Of China

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Cappadocia, Turkey

Istanbul

Cappadocia

Virgin Mary House

Pamukkale

Pamukkale

Ancient Ephesus

Itinerary

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Day 1 : Arrival At Istanbul

Location: İstanbul

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal SUltan Hotel

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be greeted and driven to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 : Treasures Of Istanbul / Flight To Kayseri

Location: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Hagia Sophia; was the largest building on earth barring the Egyptian Pyramids or the Great Wall of China. It was the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period. Next; Topkapı 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 with 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 drives to Airport for your 1h 30min domestic flight to Kayseri. Upon arrival at Kayseri Airport you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3 : Fairy Chimneys Cappadocia

Location: Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uçhisar

Accommodation: Hotel, Cave

Accommodation Name: Melekler Evi Cave or similar

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide, and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal-shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. There is even a rock pillar which looks like the Virgin Mary, holding Jesus Christ. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter are built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Pasabag valley contains some of the most striking fairy chimneys in Cappadocia with twin and even triple rock caps. This style is unique even for Cappadocia and these fairy chimneys are named mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys.
Next Avanos; where you will enjoy typical Turkish Lunch and experience make Potter with local experts. Next, we continue to Goreme Panorama, which has one of the best panoramic views of the fairy chimneys. Next Uchisar the Natural the highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 4 : Underground Cities Of Cappadocia / Flight To Izmir

Location: Kaymakli Underground City, Cappadocia, Pigeon Valley, Çavuşin, Rose Valley, Ortahisar

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Visit Rose and Red Valley; is an incredibly unique area of Cappadocia with sharp ridges, tinted in pink especially during sunset! the minerals in the sandstone have a pink tinge. This pink becomes more and more evident throughout the day, peaking at sunset when the sun glows directly onto the Rose Valley giving it that fine shade of pink so many people come to see. Next Cavusin; is surrounded by a valley, which becomes gradually wider, called Red Valley. The houses of the village were cut into massive rock formations. The village is famous for its rock-churches. Next; Pigeon Valley; 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; Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 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. Tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets, and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. At the end of the tour drive you to Kayseri Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi.
(Breakfast-Lunch)

Day 5 : Pamukkale Tour

Location: Denizli, Pamukkale, Hierapolis Theater

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Efe Boutique Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

According to your tour pick-up time 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 at a temperature of 35 C, containing calcium bicarbonate. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds' heritage site by UNESCO. Visit; ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 6 : Ancient Ephesus / Flight To Istanbul

Location: Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis, Ancient Ephesus

Accommodation: Hotel

Accommodation Name: Celal Sultan Hotel

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out, According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide, and start your full-day tour. Visit The House of Virgin Mary; a church was built from the 6C AD to the top of the foundations of a house from 1C AD and it is declared by the church to be the final house where Mary spent her last days.
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 also 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 traveler.
Next; the Temple of Artemis or Artemision was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Its ancient cult dedicated to Artemis was very famous in antiquity and made Ephesus a much-visited pilgrimage place. After the tour drives you to Izmir Airport for your 1hour 30min domestic flight to Istanbul. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your driver who will drive you safely to your hotel. Check in. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 7 : Depature Day

Location: İstanbul

Meals Included: Breakfast

Upon breakfast at the hotel check out and according to your flight time drive you to Istanbul Airport. End of our service.

What's Included

  • Airport Transfers at Destination

    Airport transfers from/to hotels

  • Free Wi-Fi at Accommodation

    Free wifi at the hotels

  • Fully Guided

    Days tours with licensed English speaking tour guides

  • Meals – Half Board

    meals plan as mentioned on the itinerary

  • Domestic Flight tickets

    Economic Class Domestic flight tickets with 125kg baggage+8kg cabin luggage

  • Accommodation

    6 nights accommadation

What's Not Included

  • Drinks with Meals

    Beverage with Meals

  • Tipping and Gratuities

    Optional

  • Entrance Fees

    Admission Fee(per person): -Topkapi Palace Incl. Hagia Irene: 50€ -Hagia SOphia: 25€ -Ancient Ephesus: 40€ -House of Mary: 15€ -Pamukkale: 30€ -Goreme Museum: 25€ -Kaymakli Underground City: 15€ -Zelve (Pasabag) : 15 Note: -The tour guide will have pre paid skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues. The cost of used entry tickets can be paid to your guide in cash dolar, euro or turkish lira at tours. -Free entry for children's 8yr and below ...more ...less

Check out our Q&As

  • Are all entrance fees included in the price?

    No, entry tickets excluded price and can be paid on the day of the trips

  • Is there a supplement for solo travellers?

    yes, mentioned on the price list

  • What is the maximum group size?

    15

  • Can you assist with pre or post tour accommodation?

    yes

  • What happens if a group doesn’t make its minimum required number of passengers?

    The tour is guaranteed departure

  • Are flights included in this tour?

    Economic class domestic flight tickets

  • What is the fitness level required to do this tour?

    easy

  • Are airport transfers included in this tour?

    yes

  • What currencies are required for this tour?

    euro

  • Is there any free time to explore places during the tour?

    yes

  • Are vaccinations required for this tour?

    no

  • Do you require a visa for this holiday?

    no

  • Is the tour coach air conditioned?

    yes

  • Can we get a guide in our own language?

    Yes, please contact us for further details

  • Will there be an escort accompanying this tour?

    yes

  • Company Instant Book

    yes

  • Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?

    yes

  • Is there a limit to luggage that can be brought on the tour?

    no

  • Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?

    yes

  • Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?

    yes

  • Are children permitted to take part in the tour?

    yes

  • What is the standard of the hotels on this tour?

    4 star

  • Is free Wi-Fi available in the accommodation used?

    yes

  • Are all the relevant entry visa’s included in the price of the tour?

    yes

  • What is the tipping policy?

    Depends on the generous of the guests

  • What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?

    It may be possible to amend your booking, however this depends upon the type of amendment required and is at the discretion of the travel service provider. Send us a message with your current service booking number and specific details of your amendment, and we will be able to advise if the change/amendment is possible.

  • What documents will I receive before I travel?

    When you have a confirmed booking and prior to travel, you will receive a travel voucher - please ensure to print this off and include it with all of other documentation. This voucher is unique to the booking and is the proof of purchase. It must be presented together with valid photo ID upon commencement of your selected tour, or used to redeem the ticket. There may be separate instructions on your voucher under the Important Information-Notes field, please make sure you read these in advance of the travel service.

  • Should I have a travel insurance when traveling?

    A travel insurance protects you during your vacation. We highly recommend a travel insurance because it cover trip interruption, dental, emergency medical transportation, lost luggage, missed connection, itinerary change, accidental death, and financial default of airlines, cruise lines and tour operators.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Jeremy  

awesome tours to hearts of history

01-May-2020

Istanbul leg of the tour was spot on. Incredibly knowledgeable and fun guide. One guide to to a couple! No following a flag around in a large gaggle. Transfers to airport and flights went like clockwork for the second half in central Turkey.

Yan  

Istambul&Efes&Cappadocia

09-Apr-2020

We booked this tour because we wanted to go to Istanbul, Ephesus, Pamukkale and capadocia and tour Altinkum was the only company provided this itinerary in a time frame suitable for us. We enjoyed our Turkey tour. The whole process was streamlined and well organised. Although we get different tour guides at each city, someone kept in touch with us via WhatsApp messaging to inform us pick up times. Some of the tours provided were private tours, which was quite nice. Hotel accommodations provided were cute boutique hotels, which often provided free upgrades. We also did hot air balloon flight in cappadocia which was not included in our original itinerary, but Altinkum tour organized everything for us. ...more ...less

Mandy Blacks  

Wander full Turkey

05-Feb-2020

What does it say about a tour when you cry when it is time to say goodbye to your guide and driver? I can say with all my heart that there was not one thing that went wrong or was not to my satisfaction for the entire 7 days and 6 nights. Emre was the super perfect guide and Harkon the most courteous and careful driver. I must also make comment of the tour company, Tour Altinkum. Every time I contacted them, with perhaps a nervous silly question prior to the tour they responded within 1/2 an hour, day or night. I felt secure in their hands. I would be honoured for anyone considering doing this tour to contact me directly for a recommendation. Thank you so much to everyone involved. ...more ...less

Brian  

Turkey in 7 Days

15-Jan-2020

After a lot of research, we finally decided to try this tour company. I can say this with a conversation that, we had a wonderful time with them. Kerem made sure that we got all details on time he was contently in touch with us. The selection of hotels was good and all our tour guides were excellent. Not but the least they offer a great price. Total worth it. In fact, I recommend them to my friend who also liked them. Don't think twice just book with them Thanks Kerem ...more ...less

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  • Low Deposit

    Tour Altinkum Travel requires a minimum deposit of 10% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 1 days before departure.

  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of tour altinkum travel charges.

    Up to 3 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.

    At 2 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.

Magnificent Turkey Tour-Seven Days

7 Days Starting in istanbul and ending in istanbul

Visiting: İstanbul, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace Museum, The Blue Mosque, Hippodrome of Constantinople, Grand Bazaar, Cappadocia, Göreme Açık Hava Müzesi, Devrent (Imaginary Valley), Pasabag, Avanos, Uçhisar, Kaymakli Underground City, Pigeon Valley, Çavuşin, Rose Valley, Ortahisar, Denizli, Pamukkale, Hierapolis Theater, Ancient Ephesus, House of Virgin Mary, The Temple of Artemis ...more ...less

Tour operator:

Tour Altinkum Travel

Tour code:

39776P107

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

2 - 12

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

1-99

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians, Meat, Halal, Different tastes from the Turkish Cuisine with the vegetarian options

Tour operated in:

English
From: $1514 $1363 (USD) Operator discount: -$151

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