Transport

Arrival transfer from Antalya Airport to the hotel (Day 1) Departure transfer from the hotel to Antalya Airport (Day 8) Shared transportation in an air-conditioning bus throughout the tour

Guide

Operated with English-speaking local guides during the scheduled activities (Day 2-5 and 7)

Meals

7 Breakfasts 5 Dinners at the hotel (Day 1-3 and 6-7)

Others

All entrance fees and activities mentioned in the itinerary: Ephesus tour (Day 2); Pergamon and Troy tour (Day 3); Topkapi Palace tour (Day 4); Istanbul city tour (Day 5); Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour, and carpet-weaving workshop (Day 7)

Accommodation

7 nights’ accommodation Day 1 Antalya Superior Hotel Category = Falcon Hotel or similar 4* Day 2 Izmir Superior Hotel Category = Kaya Prestige Hotel or similar 4* Day 3 Canakkale Superior Hotel Category = Troia Tusan Hotel or similar 4* Day 4-5 Istanbul Superior Hotel Category = Innova Sultanahmet Hotel or similar 4* Day 6 Pamukkale Superior Hotel Category = Colossae Termal Hotel or similar 5* Day 7 Antalya Superior Hotel Category = Falcon Hotel or similar 4*

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Optional

Other activities and services are not included.

Insurance

Insurance is not included.

Flights

Flights are not included.

Others

Domestic or International flights Turkey entry visa Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals Tips for the guides & drivers Optional excursions and activities (if any) Any visit not mentioned in the program Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc. KNOW BEFORE YOU GO 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

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Day 1 Day 1: Arrival Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Arrival Antalya

Upon arrival at the Antalya Airport hop on a transfer to your hotel. Check in and spend the rest of the day at leisure exploring the area. At the end of the day enjoy dinner at the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 2 Day 2: Antalya – Ephesus – Izmir
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Antalya – Ephesus – Izmir

Today revolves around Ephesus – Turkey’s largest archaeological area. During the 1st century AD, Ephesus was the second-largest city in the world after Rome, boasting a population of over 250,000 citizens. You’ll learn all about it on a tour before heading to Izmir. Cross the Taurus Mountains and drive through the fertile valley to reach the largest archaeological site in the country, Ephesus. There, you will explore the theatre, the marble street, the Library of Celsus, Hadrian’s Temple, and many other historic structures. Overnight in Izmir.
Day 3 Day 3: Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale

After a tasty breakfast, we will visit two more UNSECO-stamped ancient cities – Pergamon and Troy. In Pergamon once stood the famous altar of Zeus. On the Acropolis Hill, you will see the steep theatre, the ruins of the library and the partially rebuilt temple of Trajan. Next, drive on to Troy along the charming coastal landscape. The afternoon is dedicated to Troy and Homer. Discovered by Heinrich Schliemann, it is considered the most famous of the ancient sites in Turkey. Dinner and overnight stay in Canakkale. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 4 Day 4: Canakkale – Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Canakkale – Istanbul

Today, you will leave the ancient world behind, as you travel by car and ferry to the cosmopolitan Turkish city of Istanbul. After crossing the legendary Dardanelles by car ferry, you will reach your new destination: Istanbul the cosmopolitan city on 2 continents. You will visit one of Istanbul’s greatest sights, the Topkapi Palace, which was the seat of the Ottoman sultans for 400 years. The individual parts of the palace are today a museum. Among other things costume, porcelain and weapons collections. In the early evening, you will have free time to stroll through the "Grand Bazaar", one of the oldest and biggest covered markets in the world made up of 61 streets and over 4,000 shops. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 5 Day 5: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Istanbul

Today after breakfast enjoy a full-day city tour through the lively metropolis, which was once called Byzantium. First stop at the Hippodrome, the ancient horse racecourse. This ancient arena in Sultanahmet Square was mainly used for chariot races. It was the centre of everyday life for men in the Byzantine period. You will then visit the "Blue Mosque" – named after the blue tiles that decorate its interior. Built in the early 1600s, it’s the only mosque in Istanbul with six minaret towers. At the end, we visit the UNESCO-listed Hagia Sophia. This renowned building began as a church approximately 1,500 years ago, later transitioned into a mosque, and eventually became a museum. The afternoon is free at your leisure. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 6 Day 6: Istanbul – Pamukkale
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Istanbul – Pamukkale

Welcome to Asia! Today you will leave the European continent and reach Asia via the fourth-longest suspension bridge in the world. After a drive through the Central Asian highlands, you arrive in Pamukkale. Treat yourself to a thermal bath at your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.
Day 7 Day 7: Pamukkale – Antalya
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Pamukkale – Antalya

Today we will visit Pamukkale’s thermal pools and stop at an ancient Roman city before making tracks back towards Antalya. The limestone terraces of Pamukkale, today a UNESCO natural monument, are the result of thousands of years of millennia of sedimentation. Next, on to the Ancient Hierapolis which offers the best-preserved necropolis from the Roman period. On the way to Antalya, you will visit a carpet weaving workshop, where the women of the surrounding villages learn the traditional craft. Overnight in Antalya.
Day 8 Day 8: Antalya Departure
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Antalya Departure

After breakfast transfer will be waiting to take you to Antalya Airport. It’s time to say farewell to Turkey today as your tour comes to an end.

8 days tour

Tui Tours | Turkish Cities & Culture, Small Group Tour

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Itinerary of your trip Tui Tours | Turkish Cities & Culture, Small Group Tour

Day 1: Arrival Antalya

Day 2: Antalya – Ephesus – Izmir

Day 3: Izmir – Pergamon – Troy – Canakkale

Day 4: Canakkale – Istanbul

Day 5: Istanbul

Day 6: Istanbul – Pamukkale

Day 7: Pamukkale – Antalya

Day 8: Antalya Departure

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