13 Days Special Turkey

Special Turkey

13 Days / 12 Nights

TOUR INCLUDES:

Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul airport
2 nights hotel in Istanbul
1 night hotel in Canakkale
2 nights in Kusadasi
1 night in Pamukkale
2 nights in Antalya
2 nights in Cappadocia
2 nights in Tokat City
12 open buffet breakfasts
10 lunches
10 Dinners
Guided Istanbul City Tour
Guided Gallipoli Tour
Guided Troy Tour
Guided Bergama Tour
Guided Ephesus and Sirince Village Tour
Guided Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour
Guided Antalya Old City Tour with Waterfalls
Guided Konya Tour
Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
Guided Hattusa & Zile Castle Tour
Guided Tokat City – Ballica Cave – Gaz Lake Tour
Transportation in a fully air – conditioned, non – smoking coach
Professional English – speaking tour guides
All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Return airport transfer
Hotel room taxes
City Tax

Special Turkey

13 Days / 12 Nights

ITINERARY:

Day 1 – Istanbul – Arrival Day: Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included): After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. Across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, it was built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply the best of its kind! Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years, it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the MARKET which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable
prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and
many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3 – Istanbul – Gallipoli Tour
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20
minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax
a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu
Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone
Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 4 – Troy Tour – Pergamon – Kusadasi
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy,
home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm.
and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may
see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So
on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight
in Kusadasi.
Day 5 – Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Turkish Village Sirince
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved
ancient sites in the world en – route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus
Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place, which continues to
perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet-weaving centre. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour.
Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their
white paints. Sirince Village also has a fantastic reputation for making some of the best wines in Turkey – especially
fruit wines. There will be some free time to explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous
leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided
tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling
you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in
Kusadasi.
Day 6 – Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards
we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this
natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means
seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile
industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in
Pamukkale.
Day 7 – Pamukkale to Antalya
(Breakfast and Dinner included).
After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach
Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya
Day 8 – Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian’s Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık
Tower: Kaleici is a small historic part of Antalyas modern city, also known as the Old City of Antalya. In history it was
once the sprawling modern Roman town, then the Byzantine Empire, then Seljuks, and finally the Ottoman Turkish
town. The Hadrian’s Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of
the Roman emperor Hadrian. Antalya’s broken wonder is the Broken Minaret of the Korkut Mosque, which itself was
built originally as a Roman temple in the 2nd century AD, and thus did not have a minaret at all. Hıdırlık Tower is a
landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in
Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a
fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the
streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus,
sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there Day 9 – Antalya – Konya – Cappadocia
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Lunch at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. After the lunch
visit the imposing green – tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After
the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your
hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the minimum 6
guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and
lunch will be excluded.
Please Note: If you wish to join our optional activity of Cappadocia Hor Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact
with your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.
Day 10 – Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the
best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum,
the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life
of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After
Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to
make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say
the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is
Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like
animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of
Cappadocia. After the tour retrurn back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 11 – Cappadocia to Hattusa & Zile Castle Tour – Tokat
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
After the breakfast, we will check out and depart from the Cappadocia to Tokat. We will visit Hattusa Ancient City on
the way. Hattusha is one of the country’s biggest archaeological sites and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. During its
pomp in the second millennium BC, Hattusa was the capital of the Hittite Empire, wielding power across Anatolia and
beyond. Its ruins coat a large hillside and include temples, fortifications, gates, and statues. After the Hattusa tour, we
will drive to Zile Castle for visit. Zile Castle, located in the town of Zile in Tokat Province, Turkey, stands as a
testament to the region’s rich history. Built during the Byzantine era and later expanded by the Seljuks and Ottomans,
the castle offers a glimpse into centuries of architectural evolution and cultural exchange. Its strategic location atop a
hill provides commanding views of the surrounding landscape, making it not only a historical landmark but also a
picturesque site for visitors. Today, Zile Castle serves as a museum, showcasing artifacts and exhibits that narrate the
story of its past and the civilizations that once thrived within its walls. One of the most intriguing aspects of Zile Castle
is its association with Julius Caesar, who famously declared “Veni, vidi, vici” after the Battle of Zela in 47 BC. This
phrase, meaning “I came, I saw, I conquered” in Latin, encapsulates Caesar’s swift victory and has become
synonymous with triumph and achievement. Afterward, we will continue on our way to the hotel in Tokat! Dinner and
Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road Museum Hotel
Day 12 – Tokat City – Ballica Cave – Gaz Lake Tour
(Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)
Today, we will have the opportunity to tour 900 years of history in 900 steps in Tokat.
After the breakfast at 08:30 we will depart to Tokat City, we have a City Tour, visiting the historical places of Tokat
such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum, Ethnography
Museum, world renowned Turkish Baths as well as Clock Tower in downtown. We will have lunch break and after
lunch we will be visiting famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients and then we
will visit the Magnificent Gaz Lake, which is intertwined with nature. Dinner and Overnight in Tokat at Silk Road
Museum Hotel
Day 13 – Tokat City to Istanbul by domestic
(Breakfast included)
After breakfast, we depart for Tokat Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for
choosing DALATOUR