Are you ready to discover the unique beauties of Anatolian geography during the winter such as Cappadocia, and Pamukkale with the 11 days Treasures and Secrets of Turkey Winter Tour? Enjoy the 11 days tour package that will take you to explore the Most Popular Travel Destinations in 11 days such as Pamukkale, Istanbul, and Ephesus. Each destination is the best of its kind.
What to see during the 11 days Treasures and Secrets of Turkey Winter Tour?
What to expect during the 11 days Treasures and Secrets of Turkey Winter Tour?
Day 1: Welcome to Istanbul
You will arrive at Istanbul Airport. You will be welcomed by our driver and will be transferred to your hotel. Your guide will give you all the information concerning the tour. The rest of the day is yours.
Day 2: Full-day Istanbul tour on foot
You will be picked up from the hotel after breakfast. You will start the Istanbul Walking city tour by visiting Topkapı Palace, Basilica Cistern, and Roman Hippodrome. You will have lunch at a local restaurant. The tour will continue with Aya Sophia Museum, Blue Mosque, Million Pillar, Sultan Mahmut Tomb, and Çemberlitaş. You will have free time in the Grand Bazaar. You will spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 3: Bosphorus Cruise
You will be picked up from the hotel after breakfast. You will visit the Spice Bazaar. You will board the ferry for the Bosphorus Tour. During the Bosphorus Tour, you can see Çırağan Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, Bosphorus Bridges, Maiden Tower, and the magnificent Ottoman Seaside Mansions. After the Bosphorus Cruise, you will go to Dolmabahçe Palace. You will be able to see the wonderful European Antique Collection and the 4.5-ton chandelier. You will watch the most amazing panoramic view of Istanbul from Çamlıca Hill while you taste Turkish tea. You will be dropped back at your hotel in Istanbul.
Day 4: Troy
You will leave the hotel around 06.00 and our team will take you to Eceabad. Before arrival, you will have lunch. Around 12.00 you will arrive in Eceabad. You will see Troy and Trojan Horse, Sacrificial Altar, 3700 years old city walls, Troy Houses, Bouleuterium (Senate Building), Odeon (Concert Hall), and Ongoing excavations, and you can see the ruins of various cities from Troy I to Troy IX. You will go to Assos later. Your check-in to the hotel will be made and you will spend the night in Assos.
Day 5: Assos and Pergamon
After breakfast, you will be taken from your hotel and you will visit Assos. After Assos, you will go to Bergama. You will have lunch at a local restaurant. After visiting the Pergamon Acropolis, you will see the Library, the great theater of Bergama, the Trojan and Dionysus Temples, the Zeus monumental Altar, the Demeter Temple, the Gymnasium, and the lower Agora. You will go to Asklepion from here. Then you will be transferred to Kuşadası. You will spend the night in Kuşadasi.
Day 6: Classic Ephesus tour
After breakfast, you will be taken from your hotel and you will visit the Temple of Artemis. After seeing the temple of Artemis, you will visit the House of the Virgin Mary. You will continue with Hadrian’s empire, the Domitian Temple, Hercules Gate, Celsus Library, the Great Ephesus Theater, and the Ancient City of Ephesus, including the ruins. You will have lunch at a local restaurant and visit Isa Bey Mosque. You will be transferred back to your hotel. You will spend the night in Kusadasi.
Day 7: Pamukkale and Hierapolis
After breakfast, you will travel to Pamukkale. After your arrival, you will have lunch at a local restaurant.
Hierapolis Tour includes Red Water Hot Springs, Hierapolis Ancient City, and Pamukkale Mineral Pools. You will be transferred to Eğirdir from here. You will spend the night in Eğirdir.
Day 8: Konya
After breakfast, you will travel to Konya. You will visit the famous Turkish Sufi philosopher Mevlana’s Mausoleum. The next destination will be the Karatay Kuran School and then the journey to Cappadocia will begin. You will go to Ürgüp. You will spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 9: Cappadocia Red Tour
You can have a balloon tour in the morning if you wish. After breakfast, you will visit Göreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar Castle. You will have lunch. Then you will visit Avanos Pottery Workshop. You will go to Paşabağ and Devrent Valley to see the world-famous fairy chimneys. You will then be transferred to your hotel. You will spend the night in Cappadocia.
Day 10: Cappadocia Green tour
After breakfast, you will visit Derinkuyu Underground City. After a walk under the ground, you will also walk in the open air in Ihlara Valley. You will visit Selime Monastery. You will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. Our team will take you to your hotel and you will spend the night in Istanbul.
Day 11: Free day and departure from Istanbul
The last day of the tour is your free day. Last day for shopping in the Grand Bazaar. Depending on your flight time we transfer you to Istanbul Airport.
Extra Tour Details
- Everyday departure (All year round)
- Duration: 11 days
- Private/Group
What has been included in this excursion?
Included:
- Accommodation BB
- All sightseeing & excursions mentioned in the itinerary
- Lunch during the tours
- Transfer service from Hotels & Airport
- English Guide
Excluded:
- Beverage during the tour
- Tips to the guide&driver(optional)
- Entrance Cleopatra Pool
- Not mentioned diners
- Not mentioned flights
- Entrance fee for Harem Section in Topkapi Palace.
- Personal expenses
Which extra activities can you do?
- Pamukkale Paragliding
- Pamukkale Hot Air Balloon
- Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon
