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Best of Tanatalising Turkey on an Exciting 12 Days Tour

Istanbul, Turkey

12 DAYS

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Duration

12 DAYS

Group Type

PRIVATE

Language

English

Confirmation

On Request

Overview

Explore the best that Turkey has to offer on this 12-day tour through Turkey where your journey will take you to many of the best places in this magnificent country.

Highlights

Explore Istanbul with its many sights including Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
See the mysterious landscape of cappadocia and visit an underground city
Visit the Mevlana Sufi temple in Konya
See the pure white travertines at Pamukkale and the ruins of Hierapolis
Explore the ancient city of Ephesus one of the best-preserved ruins in the world
Visit Pergamon that became an important kingdom during the Hellenistic period
Visit Troy and the famous wooden horse and continue to Gallipoli

What's Included

Inclusions

Domestic flights in the program
Transportation by a comfortable AC non smoking Luxurious car/Van with professional driver
Professional and experienced licensed guide during the tours
All accommodation
Entry fees to the sites and museums
Meals as stated in the itinerary

Exclusions

Other services not mentioned
Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Meals that are not stated in the itinerary
Drinks

Itinerary

Arrival Day

Arrival to Istanbul Airport where our driver/guide will meet you and transfer to your hotel for check-in before having the rest of the day at your leisure.

Sultanahmet – Old Istanbul

Go to the Topkapi Palace, which was once used by the Ottoman Sultans from the 15th to 19th centuries and see the magnificent collection of priceless jewels, silver, crystal, and porcelain, robes that were worn by the sultans and the relics of the prophet Mohammed. (Entrance to the Harem is extra). Visit the Hagia Sophia, which was built by Emperor Justinian and was the largest building in the world for over 1000 years and has intricate mosaics and a huge central dome. After lunch, we will visit the stunning Blue Mosque that was built for Sultan Ahmet I, and is a unique piece of architecture with its six minarets and features 20,000 beautiful Iznik tiles. Visit the ancient Hippodrome with Obelisk of Theodosius, Snake Pillar and German Fountain of Wilhelm II and visit the hidden Underground Cistern. See the Grand Covered Bazaar with its many shops perfect for your holiday souvenirs.

Bosphorus Cruise and Beylerbeyi

Visit the exotic Egyptian Spice Market located on the Golden Horn before boarding your cruise of the Bosphorus where the waterway separates the two continents Europe and Asia. Pass by Rumeli fortress which was built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452, so he could prepare for his conquest of Istanbul. Cross over the Bosphorus Bridge to Asia where you will visit Beylerbeyi Palace, which was once the summer address of the Ottoman Sultans, then on to Camlica Hill for a fantastic view of Istanbul. Time for lunch in a lovely seaside fish restaurant. Cruise is on a public boat unless other arrangements are made.