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Includes arrival transfer Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul

Guide

English speaking tour in: ISTANBUL Please note also that your tour guide might be changed once or several times during the tour. On some tours, according to the number of passengers, the service may be provided in bilingual (usually in English and Spanish), either accompanied by two tour leaders, one for each language, or a single tour leader for smaller groups explaining in both languages.

Accommodation

Antalya : RING DOWNTOWN or GRAND HOTEL NIGDE or AVRASYA CAPADOCIA : RAMADA CAPPADOCIA or CROWNE PLAZA CAPPADOCIA NEVSEHIR or HILTON GARDEN INN SAFRANBOLU ESTAMBUL : DOUBLETREE BY HILTON ISTAMBUL TOPKAPI or ELITE WORLD BUSINESS or ELITE WORLD GRAND BASIN EKSPRES We know how important hotels are on your trip. The hotels have been selected taking into consideration quality, price and location. They are located in the cities we visit, most of them not in the city center but all of them with easy access to public transportation nearby. Our accommodation is not based on luxury hotels. Please keep in mind that standards, bed sizes and room dimensions can vary between hotels of the same class in different locations. All rooms are equipped with private bathroom and TV. Some of them also offer a mini-bar, safe box, and hair dryer. Many hotels, mainly in North Europe, do not have air conditioning or local legislation establishes limited dates of use.

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

Day 1: Antalya

Welcome to Antalya, Turkey! Upon arrival, we’ll be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Information about the meeting place and time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.In the afternoon, we’ll embark on a brief tour of Antalya, a coastal city with more than a million inhabitants. We’ll see Hadrian’s Gate, the Ottoman district, and the stunning waterfall that flows straight into the sea. Dinner will be included.
Day 2 Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde

We’ll leave Antalya and head to Aspendos to visit its Roman theater, often regarded as the best-preserved in the world. Afterward, we’ll continue to Side, where you’ll have the chance to admire the Temple of Apollo by the sea. There will be time to stroll through its bustling port and lively streets. As we travel through stunning landscapes, we’ll cross the Taurus Mountains, with peaks that rise over 3,500 meters and remain snow-covered for most of the year. We’ll stop in Karaman to see its fortress from the outside before continuing to the Cappadocia region. Dinner will be included in Nigde.
Day 3 Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia

We’ll spend the entire day exploring the incredible region of Cappadocia, famous for its lunar-like landscapes, ancient churches, and troglodyte villages. We’ll begin with a visit to Gumusler, a fascinating 7th-century underground monastery featuring some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In Kaymacli, we’ll explore the underground city that could once house up to 30,000 people. Then, we’ll visit Uchisar, a natural fortress offering breathtaking views. After lunch, we’ll discover the Göreme Valley, home to an open-air museum where we can marvel at the rock-cut churches (tickets included). Our accommodation will be in Avanos and dinner will be included.
Day 4 Day 4: Capadocia, Safranbolu
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Capadocia, Safranbolu

We’ll enjoy a fantastic day traveling through the heart of Anatolia, heading north where the landscapes turn lush and green. We’ll arrive in Safranbolu by early afternoon, a delightful small city and UNESCO World Heritage Site that was once a key stop on ancient caravan routes. In the courtyard of a beautifully preserved caravanserai, you’ll enjoy a traditional Turkish tea. Dinner will be included.
Day 5 Day 5: Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Eregli, Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Eregli, Istanbul

Today, we’ll journey along the Black Sea coast, taking in the region’s lush green landscapes. Our first stop will be Gökgöl Magrasi. Admission is included to explore this magnificent cave with an underground river and vibrant colors. In Eregli, a coastal town on the Black Sea, you’ll have time for lunch, and later, we’ll visit the impressive Cehennemagzi caves and tombs, rich in mythology. We’ll arrive in Istanbul by the end of the day.
Day 6 Day 6: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Istanbul

A panoramic tour of the city awaits us. On our tour, we´ll enter the Süleymaniye Mosque, the largest in Istanbul, we´ll explore the ancient walls, the Golden Horn, the bustling fishing district and we´ll marvel at the exterior of Hagia Sophia. Our tour also includes tickets to visit the Topkapi Palace, once the administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions. In the afternoon, you´ll have free time to explore this city spanning two continents.As the afternoon draws to a close, we´ll arrange a transfer to Taksim, the city´s most vibrant commercial district. There, you´ll have time to dine at one of its many restaurants and see the charming old tram that runs through the area. Alternatively, you can visit the nearby Galata Tower.
Day 7 Day 7: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Istanbul

Today, we’ll embark on a boat trip on the Bosphorus (tickets included), lasting about two hours on a private boat exclusively for Europamundo travelers. This journey will take us through the strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, dividing Istanbul between its European and Asian sides. We’ll enjoy the lively activity of the strait with its many boats. We’ll pass under the two bridges that link Europe and Asia and admire the Sultan’s palaces, traditional wooden houses, and Ottoman architecture. Afterward, we’ll return to central Istanbul for some free time.
Day 8 Day 8: Istanbul
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Istanbul

After breakfast, our journey will come to an end, leaving you with wonderful lasting memories.

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Itinerary of your trip Turkish Secrets

Day 1: Antalya

Day 2: Antalya, Aspendo, Side, Karaman, Nigde

Day 3: Nigde, Capadocia

Day 4: Capadocia, Safranbolu

Day 5: Safranbolu, Gokgol Magarasi, Eregli, Istanbul

Day 6: Istanbul

Day 7: Istanbul

Day 8: Istanbul

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