Grand Turkey Tour





Start City : Istanbul Port, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Hotels
End City : Istanbul Port, Istanbul Airport, Istanbul Hotels
Scheduled / Operates on : Jan 1st 2025 - Dec 31st 2025: Daily
Tour Highlights : Istanbul (Constantinople's), Bursa, Gordion, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Perge and Aspendos, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Izmir, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale ( Dardanelles), Gallipoli, Istanbul.
Grand Turkey Tour, Turkey tours
Grand Turkey tour package in 2025 including the main highlights and attractions of Turkey
Grand Turkey tour includes the main historical sites of Anatolia, like Bursa, Canakkale, Cappadocia and can be tailor made for your travel needs.
TOUR DETAILS
Grand Turkey Tour, Turkey tours and the history of Anatolia
Grand Turkey Tours, Anatolia Historical Places
Day 1 Istanbul
Your representative awaits to greet you as you land in Istanbul. After
transferring to your hotel, Upon arrival, we begin the sightseeing in
historical part of Istanbul with Byzantine Hippodrome which was used for
chariot races and then Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I built in 1616
famous for unequaled ceramic tiles. (B,L)
Day 2 Istanbul
A guided tour explores ancient city highlights including Topkapi Palace
(main residence of Ottoman sultans) and the Old City's unusual and large
underground cistern. Visit to Saint Sophia Basilica, built in 537 AD as
the Byzantine Church's seat, now a museum whose mosaics, stained glass
windows and decorated domes are breath–taking: finally the Grand Bazaar
with 3.000 exotic shops along covered lanes and alleyways. (B,L)
Day 3 Istanbul-Bursa
In the morning we cross the Bosphorus waterway that separates Europe and
Asia and drive to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, at the
foot of Mt. Olympus of Asia Minor. In the afternoon visit the lovely
Green Ottoman complex and the Grand Mosque, you might like to spend the
remainder of the day shopping in Bursa's colorful Covered Bazaar.
Tonight you have an excellent oppurtunity to take a “Turkish Bath” at
your hotel's hot spring baths. (B,L,D)
Day 4 Gordion - Ankara
After breakfast, we depart on a scenic ride to the heart of the
Anatolian Highland toward Turkey's capital, Ankara. En route, we stop
for a visit at Gordion, where according to legend Alexander the Great
cut the Gordion Knot thus opened the way to Asia. Overnight in Ankara. (B,L,D)
Day 5 Ankara - Cappadocia
This morning we visit the impressive Mausoleum of Ataturk, founder of
the modern Turkish Republic and then the Museum of Anatolian
Civilizations with it's display of Hittite Treasures and artifacts from
the world's oldest city, Catalhoyuk. After lunch we drive to Biblical
Cappadocia, famous for unique landscapes, underground cities as well as
towns carved from region's soft volcanic rock. En route we visit the
13th century Seljuk Caravan Inn of Agzikarahan. (B,L,D)
Day 6 Cappadocia
A full day touring the “moon – like” topography of Cappadocia: We begin
our day with a great panorama of the region from Uchisar citadel which
was a Roman watchtower and shelter. We drive to Goreme open-air museum
via Avcilar Valley. Goreme with it's rock hewn churches dating between
6th to the 13th century chapels decorated with Christian frescoes is an
unforgettable experience. After lunch we drive via Urgup to Dervent
Valley to view the formations where your imagination takes you to the
world of Wonders. Zelve Valley was inhabited until 1950`s and then to
Pasabag Valley for the poetic Fairy Chimney formations where St. Simeon
once seeked a shelter. We finished the day in Avanos, the pottery heaven
of Turkey.(B,L,D)
Day 7 Cappadocia
Kaymakli underground city where early Christians refuted in times of
danger. We drive to Soganli and then to Mustafapasa a Greek origin
village with its beautiful typical houses and Churches. After lunch we
explore the rest of the region for some great photo and bargain
opportunities. (B,L,D).
Day 8 Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale
Early departure to Konya. You cross the rolling steppe of central
Anatolia to Konya for a tour of the Mevlana Mausoleum, founder of the
Order of Whirling Dervishes (an ecstatic Muslim sect). After a delicious
Konya lunch we continue driving to Pamukkale via the lake district.
Pamukkale is famous for it's natural hot-springs and Travertine terraces
(B,L,D)
Day 9 Pamukkale - Kusadasi
Early morning visit the vast ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis
and stroll thru the travertine terraces of Pamukkale, in Turkish the
name refers to the “Cotton Castle” appearance of the spectacular white
lime cascades formed by hot mineral springs. After Pamukkale tour drive
to the House of Virgin Mary in Ephesus (B,L,D)
Day 10 Ephesus & St. Mary's House - Kusadasi
This morning we head to glorious Ephesus, capital of Roman Asia Minor,
to see extensive ruins which include 2.000 year old marble streets, a
huge theater, the library of Celsius, a gymnasium and the temple of
Hadrian. In the afternoon, we visit the temple of Artemis one of the
seven wonders of the ancient world and an active Selcuki mosque from
14th century named Isabey Mosque. (B,L,D)
Day 11 Pergamum - Troy - Canakkale (Dardanelles)
Early departure via Izmir (ancient Smyrna and the birth place of Homeros)
The first stop on your northbound journey is the acropolis of ancient
Pergamum, famous for work done by the great Roman physician, Galen,
Sights include the Altar of Zeus, and the Asklepion, a famous Roman
Medical Center. Continuing north, we visit the ruins of Troy where Greek
and Trojan heroes fought the Trojan War for the honor of beautiful
Helen. Also, visit its legendary walls, buildings and a replica of the
famous Wooden Horse. Overnight in Canakkale. (B,L,D)
Day 12 Dardanelles - Gallipoli - Istanbul
After breakfast we cross the Dardanelles waterway to the Gallipoli
Peninsula, see Anzac cove, where the Gallipoli legend was created by
Anzac and Turkish hero's after fighting for over 280 days in the
peninsula during the first world war. Along the Sea of Marmara to
Istanbul. The reminder of the day is at leisure. (B,L)
Day 13 Istanbul
Morning, board a ferry boat for a relaxing cruise along the Bosphorus
waterway. Afternoon is yours to explore the city, or you can join
optional tour of Dolmabahce Palace. Tonight enjoy a farewell dinner with
your companions. (B,L,D)
Day 14 Istanbul
Your representative escorts you to the airport for the flight home. (B)
(B= Breakfast, L= Lunch, D= Dinner)
INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
HOTEL ACCOMMODATION IN SUPERIOR TOURIST CLASS HOTELS.
ACCOMMODATION BASED ON TWIN WITH PRIVATE FACILITIES.
CONTINENTAL BREAKFASTS (B), LUNCH (L) AND COURSE DINNERS (D) AS PER THE
ITINERARY.
AIRPORT / HOTEL / AIRPORT TRANSFERS.
MODERN AIR CONDITIONED COACH WITH RECLINING SEATS.
WELCOME DRINK.
HOTEL TIPS, LOCAL TAXES AND SERVICE CHARGES..
NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
TRAVEL INSURANCE.
ANY ITEM OF A PERSONAL NATURE SUCH AS LAUNDRY, TELEPHONE CALLS ETC.
PASSPORT & VISA COSTS.
AIRPORT TAXES.
ANY ITEMS NOT MENTIONED IN ABOVE-MENTIONED ITINERARY.