12 days tour

Jewels Of Sultans Crown 5 Star - 12 Days

Jewels Of Sultans Crown 5 Star - 12 Days

This tour includes:

Others

Touring as per itinerary Entrance fees for all included sightseeing

Transport

Airport arrival and departure transfers on days 1 and 12 (one each day) All relevant transfer and transportation in private modern air-conditioned vehicles

Guide

English speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide

Accommodation

11 nights 5 star hotels

Meals

Breakfast daily and 8 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Travel Insurance is not included

Optional

Other activities and services are not included

Others

International flights and visa Tipping - An entirely personal gesture

Flights

International flights are not included

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Itinerary of your trip Jewels Of Sultans Crown 5 Star - 12 Days

  • Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Istanbul

      Welcome to Istanbul. You will be met upon arrival at the airport by one of our representatives and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free.

  • Day 2 Day 2: Old City Sights
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Old City Sights

      After breakfast enjoy a full day tour of the magnificent city of Istanbul. Explore Topkapi Palace, the exterior of Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque and the Roman Hippodrome; once home to chariot races, gladiatorial battles and public executions, before trying your hand at a spot of haggling in the Grand Bazaar. Tonight, there is an optional Turkish dinner with traditional Turkish entertainment.

  • Day 3 Day 3: Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Cappadocia

      Istanbul - Cappadocia. Driving to Ankara we visit the mausoleum and museum of Kemal Ataturk, one of Turkeyโ€™s most revered leaders, famous for his progressive reform of Turkish society and his incredible strategic command during World War I, thwarting the Allied attempts at invading Turkey. You will then enjoy a picturesque journey through the Lakeland before arriving in Cappadocia.

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cappadocia

      Cappadocia. This morning opt for a hot air balloon ride over the incredible landscape of Cappadocia, before embarking upon a full day sightseeing tour of the region. Discover the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia, visit the Kaymakli Underground City where early Christians took refuge from their persecutors and the Open Air Museum in Goreme - where you can view some of the best examples of Byzantine art in the rock cut churches with frescoes and paintings dating back to the 10th century. You will also visit the natural fortress of Uchisar before being given a demonstration of the local handicrafts of hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries.

  • Day 5 Day 5: Konya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Konya

      Cappadocia - Konya. Today we drive onward to Pamukkale via the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece of Sultanhan Caravanserai and Konya. In Konya visit the 13th century Mevlana Museum; the original lodge of the Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes, a mystical Sufi Muslim group. It contains the tomb of Mevlana, a leading philosopher and mystic of Islam, which remains an important place of pilgrimage. Tonight you have the option to watch a Whirling Dervishes performance.

  • Day 6 Day 6: Antalya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Antalya

      Konya - antalya. This morning drive to Antalya and visit the ancient city of Perge, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500BC. Perge has an impressive colonnaded street and is the site where most of the statues on display at the Antalya Museum were unearthed. Also visit Aspendos, which is home to one of the best preserved amphitheatres in the world.

  • Day 7 Day 7: Pamukkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Pamukkale

      Antalya - Pamukkale. After breakfast depart for Pammukale. Remainder of the day at leisure. Perhaps try the beautiful thermal baths of your hotel.

  • Day 8 Day 8: Pamukkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Pamukkale

      Pamukkale - Kusadasi. After breakfast visit the incredible white calcium terraces of Pamukkale and ancient Hierapolis, with its Necropolis graveyard of over 1200 graves. The Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium, dating back to third century BC and the sacred pool are some of the highlights of Hierapolis. The shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. This afternoon, en route to Kusadasi we visit the ruins of the great Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World), which is situated in a marshy basin between Selcuk and Ephesus.

  • Day 9 Day 9: Ancient Ephesus
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Ancient Ephesus

      Kusadasi. This morning you will drive to the ancient and magnificent city of Ephesus, one of the largest and most well preserved ancient cityโ€™s in the Mediterranean, with Roman theatres, fountains, buildings, churches and temples. Ephesus was originally built on the north slope of Mount Pion in 1000 BC but was later relocated to its current location in 4th century BC. This afternoon you can visit a Turkish leather manufacturing house where products are available for sale.

  • Day 10 Day 10: Pergamum
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Pergamum

      Kusadasi - Canakkale. This morning, departing early we visit Bergama, the site of the ancient city of Pergamum which remained hidden from the modern world until 1871 when the German engineer Carl Humann rediscovered it when some locals showed him an interesting and strange mosaic that turned out to be the Altar of Zeus. Pergamum, one of Turkeyโ€™s oldest civilised settlements, inhabited since pre-historic times through to Ionic, Roman and Byzantine civilizations. You will have the chance to visit the ancient acropolis situated on top of a steep hill and the aforementioned Altar of Zeus. We continue to Troy, the ancient city made famous by Homerโ€™s Odyssey and the fable of Helen, Achilles and the Trojan horse. Afterwards drive on to Canakkale.

  • Day 11 Day 11: Gallipoli
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 11: Gallipoli

      Canakkale - Istanbul. After breakfast cross the Dardanelles to visit the evocative battlefields of Gallipoli. In World War 1 the Allies tried in vain to capture Turkey in order to better supply troops in Europe via access to the Black Sea and also open up better supply routes to Russia. It was on the beaches of the Gallipoli peninsula where the Allies landed and over 11,000 Anzacs lost their lives. Visit key sites such as Anzac Cove, Lone Pine, Chunuk Bair, The Nek and other Turkish and Allied trenches.

  • Day 12 Day 12: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 12: Istanbul

      Istanbul. Your tour arrangements end after breakfast. Onward transfer to the airport.

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Personal

Youโ€™ll be just with your guide or pilot. Examples of these activities are paragliding, sky diving, personal mountain climbing, etc.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 5 / Max: 99

Age range allowed for this experience.

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