Turkey Tour Packages

Day 1 – Istanbul – Arrival Day

Arrival:

Arrive at Istanbul Airport.

Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Evening:

Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.

After dinner, embark on a Dinner Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait. Enjoy stunning views of Istanbul’s illuminated landmarks and experience the city’s nightscape.

Accommodation:

Overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul.

Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour and Transfer to Cappadocia

Morning:

Hippodrome: Start your day with a visit to the ancient Hippodrome, once the center of chariot races. Explore the three key monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine.

Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque: Next, visit the Sultanahmet Imperial Mosque, commonly known as the Blue Mosque. Built in the 16th century by architect Mehmet, the mosque is renowned for its stunning blue Iznik tile interior.

Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque: Visit the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque (subject to crowd conditions). Originally the Church of Divine Wisdom, it is an extraordinary example of Byzantine architecture and was once the largest church in the world. It is known for its stunning 6th-century golden mosaics.

Lunch:

Enjoy an Indian lunch at around 13:00 pm.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your flight to Kayseri, Cappadocia.

Evening:

Arrive at Kayseri Airport, meet your guide, and transfer to your hotel in Cappadocia.

Dinner:

Enjoy dinner at your hotel or a local Indian restaurant.

Accommodation:

Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Note: Please remember to carry a scarf for visiting the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

Day 3 – Cappadocia Exploration

Morning:

Ozkonak Underground City: After breakfast, start your day with a visit to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best-preserved underground cities in Cappadocia.

Uchisar Castle: Proceed to Uchisar Castle, the highest point in Cappadocia, offering panoramic views of the region.

Goreme Open Air Museum: Visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, known as the heart of Cappadocia. Explore its famous frescoes dating back to the 10th century, depicting the life of Jesus Christ and monks.

Lunch:

Enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant in Avanos.

Afternoon:

Cavusin Village: Explore Cavusin, an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses.

Pottery Workshop: Visit a pottery workshop to see traditional pottery-making techniques.

Love Valley: Discover Love Valley, renowned for its unique and scenic rock formations.

Carpet Workshop: Visit a workshop to view Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims.

Devrent Valley: Head to Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations resembling animals.

Wine Tasting in Urgup: Visit a wine shop in Urgup for a wine tasting experience.

Three Beauties: End the day at Three Beauties, where you can see the iconic fairy chimneys, which are a symbol of Cappadocia.

Evening:

Return to your hotel around 18:00.

Dinner: Enjoy a local dinner at a nearby restaurant.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at your hotel in Cappadocia.

Optional Hot Air Balloon Tour:

Before sunrise, you will be picked up and taken to the hot air balloon launch area.

Experience approximately a one-hour hot air balloon ride over Cappadocia’s unique landscapes.

Return to your hotel after the balloon adventure.

Day 4 – Cappadocia to Konya to Pamukkale

Morning:

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Cappadocia.

Departure: At 08:00, start your drive to Konya.

Mid-Morning:

Konya: Visit the Green Mausoleum of Mevlana, the founder of the Sufi sect known for the Whirling Dervishes. Explore the mausoleum and learn about its historical and spiritual significance.

Lunch:

Local Restaurant: Have lunch at a local restaurant in Konya.

Afternoon:

Drive to Pamukkale: Continue your journey to Pamukkale, known for its stunning white travertine terraces.

Evening:

Arrival: Arrive in Pamukkale and check into your hotel.

Dinner: Enjoy a local dinner at a restaurant in Pamukkale.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at your hotel in Pamukkale.

Day 5 – Pamukkale Tour to Kusadasi

Morning:

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale Tour: Explore the UNESCO World Heritage site of Pamukkale. Visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, including:

Hierapolis Ruins: View the ancient baths, temples, and Greek monuments.

Travertine Terraces: Marvel at the natural terraces formed by calcite deposits from the thermal springs.

Ancient Graveyard: See one of the largest ancient cemeteries with over 1200 sarcophagi.

Great Theater: Visit this impressive structure.

Tomb of St. Philip: Explore this significant historical site.

Roman Baths and Gymnasium: Check out these ancient buildings used as museums.

Apollo Temple: Visit the ruins of this historic temple.

Lunch:

Local Restaurant: Have lunch at a local restaurant in Pamukkale.

Afternoon:

Transfer to Kusadasi: Depart Pamukkale and head to Kusadasi.

Evening:

Arrival: Arrive in Kusadasi and check into your hotel.

Dinner: Enjoy a local dinner at a restaurant in Kusadasi.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at your hotel in Kusadasi.

Day 6 – Kusadasi – Ephesus Tour – Istanbul

Morning:

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Kusadasi.

Check-Out: Check out from your hotel.

Depart for Ephesus Ancient City: Travel to Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world.

Ephesus Tour:

Temple of Artemis: Explore the ruins of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.

Curetes Street: Walk down this ancient street lined with impressive columns.

Roman Baths: Visit the well-preserved remains of these historic baths.

Celsius Library: See the grand façade of this ancient library.

Grand Theatre: Marvel at this massive theatre which could seat up to 25,000 spectators.

Lunch:

Local Restaurant: Have lunch around 13:00.

Afternoon:

Carpet Weaving Centre: Visit a center that continues to perform one of Turkey’s oldest arts—carpet weaving.

Transfer to Izmir Airport: Depart for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

Evening:

Flight to Istanbul: Fly to Istanbul (Flight PC 2215 at 16:45).

Arrival in Istanbul: Meet your guide and transfer to your hotel.

Check-In: Check into your hotel in Istanbul.

Dinner: Enjoy a local dinner at a restaurant.

Accommodation: Overnight stay at your hotel in Istanbul

Day 7 – Istanbul – Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour

Morning:

Breakfast: Enjoy breakfast at your hotel in Istanbul.

Check-Out: Check out from your hotel.

Transfer to Izmir Airport: Depart for your domestic flight to Istanbul.

Flight to Istanbul: Fly to Istanbul.

Late Morning:

Arrival in Istanbul: Arrive and meet your guide at the airport.

Grand Bazaar Shopping Tour: Explore the Grand Covered Bazaar, a vast labyrinth of streets and passages featuring over 4,000 shops. You'll find:

Goldsmiths’ Street: Browse exquisite jewelry.

Carpet Sellers: Discover traditional Turkish carpets.

Turkish Arts and Crafts: Shop for hand-painted ceramic plates, copperware, brassware, trays, water ewers, onyx-ware, and meerschaum pipes.

Lunch:

Local Restaurant: Enjoy lunch at a local restaurant.

Evening:

Dinner: Enjoy dinner at an Indian restaurant.

Accommodation: Check into your hotel in Istanbul and relax for the night.

Day 8 – Istanbul – End of the Tour

Morning:

Breakfast: Enjoy your final breakfast at the hotel in Istanbul.

Check-Out: Check out from the hotel.

Departure:

Transfer to the Airport: You will be transferred to Istanbul Airport for your departure flight.

Farewell:

End of Tour: We hope you had a memorable tour with us and look forward to welcoming you on future journeys.

Safe Travels: Have a safe trip back home and thank you for choosing Grand Royal Tours.