Essential Turkey
6 Nights & 7 Days
If your heart says beach, your mind craves a rich historical site. It's quite rare that you find a place with almost everything. Turkey is one such rare gem. Key tourist attractions in Turkey cater to people with varied interests, especially those looking out for some enriching adventure. It is adorned with a stunning coastline, quaint villages and a matchless cultural legacy.
Tour Details
Destination
Cappadocia, Konya,
Antalya, Istanbul
Duration
6 Nights
& 7 Days
Arrive at Cappadocia Airport. Transfer to the hotel.
Full day free for leisure.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Full Day Cappadocia Red Tour with lunch
On this full-day Cappadocia Red Tour, explore the amazing rock formations in Cappadocia and enjoy a visit to the famous Göreme Open Air Museum.
You will be picked up from your hotel. Start the day by visiting Devrent Valley and admiring the lunar landscape of Cappadocia. Also known as ‘Imagination Valley,’ look out for the various animal shapes that can be seen in the rock formations, such as camels, dolphins, and snakes. Then, explore Pasabagi and listen to the ‘song of fairies’ when the wind meets the ‘fairy chimneys.’
Next, proceed to Avanos for lunch and a pottery demonstration. The Red River runs along the small town of Avanos, providing it with a large supply of red clay and making the town the pottery center of Cappadocia. Enjoy a traditional pottery demonstration using the red clay that has been central to the terracotta artwork of Avanos since 3000 BC.
Following Avanos, depart for the famous Göreme Open Air Museum. Admire the best examples of Byzantine art and rock-cut churches with beautiful frescoes dating back from the 10th century to the 13th century. Continue to the panoramic viewpoint, Esentepe. See the complete view of Göreme valley and Göreme village, from the fairy chimneys to various rock formations and cave houses. To wrap up the day, visit Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, with a magnificent view of Mount Erciyes in the distance.
Cappadocia Hotel – Antalya Hotel via Konya Stop & Lunch
Following your breakfast and check-out from the hotel, we will depart for Antalya. On our way, we will visit Konya, which has been a home for the first Christian settlement and sanctuaries. It is also known as the embraced home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufic spiritualist who founded the Whirling Dervish tradition.
Additionally, Konya was one of the most vital trading centers on the Silk Road in the past. After lunch, we will depart for Antalya with a approximately 4-hour minibus drive. You will be transferred to your hotel to spend the night in Antalya.
Full Day Antalya City Tour +3 Waterfall with Lunch
Ride the cable car to the top of Tunektepe Mountain for a magnificent view along the coast.
Afterwards, visit two different waterfalls: Düden Falls and the Karpuz Kaldıran Waterfall. There will be plenty of time at these two waterfalls for you to explore and take photos.
Continue to the national park of Kursunlu Waterfalls to see the water from a tributary of the Aksu River streaming across the rocks and dropping from the plateau into the lake. Get back to nature and soak up the surrounding flora and fauna. Next, visiting Upper Düden Falls and discover a hidden cave where it’s possible to walk behind the waterfall. Enjoy lunch in the park as you listen to the sound of the falling water.
End with a tour of Kaleici in the historic city center of Antalya.
Transfer to Antalya Airport.
Meet the assistance at Istanbul Airport.
Transfer to the hotel.
Check-in at the hotel.
Barbados dinner cruise.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Full Day Istanbul Ottoman & Byzantine Relics Tour with lunch
In the heart of the ‘Old City,’ you will discover:
Hagia Sophia (Aya Sofya), a UNESCO-listed museum that houses Ottoman and Byzantine works. Dating back to the Golden Age of the Byzantine Empire, this was once a Christian church and stands as one of the most extraordinary buildings in the history of architecture. Learn about its history and explore its architecture with a professional guide.
The next stop is Topkapi Palace, the largest and oldest palace in the world to have survived to our day. It was also the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for approximately 400 years.
Then, visit the Blue Mosque with its six minarets, built at the request of Sultan Ahmet I. It is one of the best-preserved and most significant examples of Ottoman architecture. Continue to the Istanbul Hippodrome, where chariot races were held. It served as the center of Byzantine life for 1000 years and Ottoman life for another 400 years, witnessing countless political dramas.
Take a break at Caferaga Medresesi, a cultural organization that teaches and promotes traditional Turkish handicrafts. The courtyard is home to the pleasant Caferaga Medresesi Çay Bahçesi tea garden.
Enjoy a small lunch break at a local restaurant serving typical Turkish dishes.
The final stop of your journey is the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. Its numerous shops are filled with a wide range of items, from jewelry to silk clothing, traditional copperware to exotic Oriental imports, and many other hidden gems.
Breakfast at the Hotel
Check out at 12:00 p.m.
Full day free for leisure.
Transfer to the Airport for the departure flight at 9:00 p.m
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