Turkish Secrets
Description
Summary
Description
Embark on an unforgettable 8-day journey through the mesmerizing landscapes of Turkey. This multi-day tour takes you from the coastal city of Antalya to the bustling metropolis of Istanbul, with stops at historical sites, natural wonders, and cultural landmarks. Discover the best-preserved Roman theatre in Aspendos, marvel at the lunar landscapes of Cappadocia, and explore the World Heritage city of Safranbolu. Enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus, visit the magnificent Mosque of Suleyman, and immerse yourself in the vibrant atmosphere of Istanbul's Taksim neighborhood. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, culture, and natural beauty, promising an experience that will leave you with lasting memories.
Included
Includes arrival transfer
Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul
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.
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.
Destinations
Niğde
Istanbul
Antalya
AnkaraMap
Attractions
Derinkuyu underground city
Topkapı Palace
Süleymaniye Mosque
Gokgol Magarasi
Gumusler Monastery
Uchisar Castle
Love Valley
Cehennemağzı Caves
Safranbolu Hidirlik HillDaily Itinerary
Day 1 – Day 1: Arrival in Antalya
- Antalya - Arrival day
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Welcome to Antalya, a vibrant coastal city in Turkey. Upon arrival at the airport, we will transfer you to your hotel. In the afternoon, we will explore the city, visiting the Door of Adrian and the Ottoman district. We will also witness the city's impressive waterfall that plunges directly into the sea. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 2 – Day 2: Antalya - Aspendos - Side - Karaman - Nigde
- Antalya
- Side
- Niğde
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We will depart from Antalya and head towards Aspendos, where we will visit the best-preserved Roman theatre in the world. Our next stop is Side, where we will admire the Greek Temple of Apollo by the sea. We will then journey through the breathtaking landscapes of the Taurus mountains to reach Karaman. We will end our day in Nigde, where dinner will be served.
Day 3 – Day 3: Nigde - Cappadocia - Avanos
- Niğde
- Avanos
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- Derinkuyu underground city
- Gumusler Monastery
- Uchisar Castle
- Love Valley
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Our day begins in the fantastic region of Cappadocia, known for its lunar landscapes, churches, and troglodyte villages. We will visit the Gumusler Monastery, the underground city of Kaimacili, and the Uchisar Natural Fortress. After lunch, we will explore the Goreme Valley and its open-air museum. We will spend the night in Avanos, where dinner will be served.
Day 4 – Day 4: Avanos - Safranbolu
- Hacıbektaş
- Ankara
- Avanos
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- Safranbolu Hidirlik Hill
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We will travel through the heart of Anatolia to the north of the country, where the landscapes turn green. We will arrive in Safranbolu in the early afternoon, a World Heritage city that was an important stage in the caravan routes. We will enjoy a traditional Turkish tea in the courtyard of an old Caravanserai. Dinner will be served at the hotel.
Day 5 – Day 5: Safranbolu - Eregli - Istanbul
- Istanbul
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- Gokgol Magarasi
- Cehennemağzı Caves
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Our journey continues along the Black Sea, with its lush green landscapes. We will visit the magnificent Gokgol Magarasi cave and the impressive caves and tombs of Cehenemagzi in Eregli. We will have time for lunch before heading to Istanbul, where we will arrive at the end of the day.
Day 6 – Day 6: Exploring Istanbul
- Istanbul
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- Hagia Sophia
- Topkapı Palace
- Süleymaniye Mosque
- Atatürk Arboretum
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We will spend the day exploring Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents. We will visit the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent, the largest in Istanbul, and admire the exterior of Hagia Sofia. We will also offer a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire. In the afternoon, we will transfer you to the Taksim neighborhood, the most commercial and lively area of the city, where you will have free time to dine and explore.
Day 7 – Day 7: Bosphorus Boat Trip
- Istanbul
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Today we will enjoy a boat trip on the Bosphorus, a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara and separates Istanbul into two parts: the European part and the Asian one. We will pass under the two bridges that unite Europe and Asia and admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses, and the Ottoman villas. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Istanbul at your own pace.
Day 8 – Day 8: Farewell
- Istanbul - Departure day
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After breakfast, our unforgettable journey through Turkey will come to an end. We hope you leave with wonderful, lasting memories of this beautiful country.
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