TURKEY IN-DEPTH 12 DAY TOUR
Tour Highlights
Itinerary features:
| ★ | A relaxing In-Depth tour to Midwest region, West Coast area along Aegean Sea, Anatolian Plateau, Ankara- the capital and Istanbul for diverse culture and amazing scenery |
| ★ | Top attractions: Istanbul, Pamukkale, Cappadocia. Provide comfortable accommodations and ample time to explore historical sites in Istanbul: St. Sophia Church, Blue Mosque & Topkapi Palace |
| ★ | To Ephesus— well preserved ancient Greek ruins |
| ★ | Take Bosphorus Cruise for panoramic view of castles, grand palaces and villas along European Side & Asian side |
| ★ | Sultanhani Caravansarai—It used to be a roadside inn for trade routes travelers to rest at night |
| ★ | Tuz Golu: One of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world, a unique landscape in Turkey |
| ★ | To Aspendos Theater: a well-preserved Roman theater in Aspendos |
| ★ | Stay 2 nights cave hotel in Cappadocia |
| ★ | Provide one bottle of mineral water per person per day on the coach |
| ★ | Provide headset service for 15 and more guests per group for better sightseeing experience |
Itinerary
Day 1
USA－Istanbul, Turkey
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Today take overnight flight to Istanbul Turkey, arrive the next day
Day 2
Ankara
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Upon arrival, transfer to hotel and check-in.
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Hotel or similar
Day 3
Ankara-289km-Cappadocia
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Ankara City Tour:
★Museum of Anatolian have many priceless collections from Mesopotamian, Hitti Mesopotamian, Hittite Empire, Greek, Roman and Byzantine era
★Mausoleum of Ataturk, which serves as a tribute to the founder of modern Turkey. You will see ★Ataturk’s tomb and museum
◎Later, depart for Cappadocia via Tuz Golu— One of the largest hypersaline lakes in the world.
This evening, enjoy wonderful★ Turkish folk music and belly dance.
<Breakfast> Buffet breakfast at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Yunak Evleri or similar Cave Hotel
Day 4
Cappadocia
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Early morning you can take hot air balloon tour at your own expense (about USD300 per person), watch sunrise and rock formations
◎We will explore Mushroom Valley, Camel Rock, Uchisar Castle, and Hunting Valley
★Goreme open air museum: Medieval orthodox Christian monks carved the cave from volcanic stone and decorated with elaborate Byzantine frescoes
★Kaymakli Underground City, where people of Kaymakli built their living spaces, kitchen, storage rooms, cellars, stable etc. under the hill thousands of years ago. Cappadocia is an area in central Turkey known for its unique moon-like landscape
Later, a brief stop at ★Turkish carpet studio
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Yunak Evleri or similar
Day 5
Cappadocia-228km-Konya
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This morning, we will drive through hilly region to Konya (the old capital of Turkey, birthplace of Whirling Dervishes dance) via ◎Sultanhani Caravansarai. After lunch, visit ★Mevlana Museum and ★Alaeddin Mosque.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Bayir Diamond Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Day 6
Konya-303km-Antalya
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After breakfast, depart for Aspendos, an ancient Greco-Roman city in Antalya province. we will tour:
◎Aqueduct, a unique 19 km-long Roman aqueduct built in the 2nd century AD, transport water from Two springs of the hills to the city
★Roman Theater was built in the 2nd century and one of the best-preserved ancient theaters of the Greco-Roman world. In the 13th century, the stage building was converted to a palace by the Seljuks.
Nowadays, the theater is the main venue for opera and ballet performances in spring and summer
Continue to Duden Falls, we will take ★Boat ride cruising Duden Fall, enjoy a different scenery of the Tour.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Akra Barut Hotel or similar
Day 7
Antalya-244km- Pamukkale
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After breakfast, depart for ★Pamukkale, also known as “Cotton Castle”. It is a natural terrace made of travertine deposited by water from hot springs.
to ★Hieropolis was founded as a thermal spa in the 2nd century BC. There are plenty of ancient ruins
to explore, the Byzantine gates, theater, temples, and a large cemetery with elaborate tomb monuments
Tonight, relax with a thermal bath at hotel (Don’t forget your swimsuits).
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Doga Thermal Hotel or similar
Day 8
Pamukkale-195km-Ephesus-83km-Izmir
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After breakfast, to ★Ephesus, famous for its spectacular temples, library, and amphitheater. Later, we Will tour ◎Artemis Temple, a Greek temple dedicated to goddess Artemis and one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. The temple was destroyed, only foundations and sculptural fragment remain on the site today. Then, a brief stop for a ★leather show. Tonight, we will overnight in Izmir.<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Wyndham Grand Hotel Izmir or similar
Day 9
Izmir-295km-Troy-31km-Canakkale
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After breakfast, to ★Troy, explore mythical site of homer’s Iliad, Helen and the giant Trojan horse. Later depart for Canakkale and overnight here (Canakkale is popular town with limited hotel accommodations, if not available, we will overnight in Ayvalik).
Breakfast: Buffet at hotel
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Buffet at hotel
<Hotel> Kolin Hotel or similar
Day 10
Canakkale-310km-Istanbul
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After breakfast, travel by coach crossing ◎1915 Canakkale Bridge to Istanbul. Then to Istanbul City Tour:
◎Roman underground cistern with interesting weeping column
★Dolmabahce Palace
★ Take Bosphorus cruise for panoramic view of castles, grand palaces and villas. After returning from cruise, to ★ Grand Bazaar for shopping spree (It is the largest covered market in Turkey with over 3000 stores).
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Chinese Cuisine (8 dishes and 1 soup)
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City or similar
Day 11
Istanbul
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Istanbul City Tour:
★Topkapi Palace served as the residence of Ottoman sultans between 15th-19th century
★Imperial Treasury is a vast collection of artworks, jewelry. The most eye-catching jewel is the Spoon maker’s Diamond, set in silver and surrounded in two ranks with 49 cut diamonds
★St. Sophia church is the grandest red dome structure of Byzantine art, now is a museum
★Blue Mosque, an Ottoman architecture built in the 17th century. Hand-painted blue tiles adorn Its interior walls. The Mosque is bathed in blue as lights frame the five main domes, six minarets
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Italian Cuisine
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Istanbul Old City or similar
Day 12
Istanbul / USA
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After breakfast, depart to airport for home bound flight to US and ends this unforgettable journey.
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
★ Entrance Fee and Transportation Included ◎Photo-Stop
Pricing
Departure Date
15
APR
2025
| Adult:$2,899 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$1,000 |
Departure Date
06, 20
MAY
2025
| Adult:$2,899 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$1,000 |
Departure Date
02, 16
SEPT
2025
| Adult:$2,899 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$1,000 |
Departure Date
07, 21
OCT
2025
| Adult:$2,899 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$1,000 |
* Minimum group size: 6 people (Mandarin-speaking guide)
Tour Fare includes:
4 & 5-star hotel. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner as indicated in the itinerary, Transportation, & Entrance Fee
Tour Fare Excludes:
International airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (tour leader, bus driver, local guide: US11 per person per day), Visa Fee, Travel Medical Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer medical travel insurance for US residence only)
** If you purchase air ticket on your own, your arrival time to the first destination and your departure time from last destination to U.S. must be the same as our group. If not the same, you must arrange your own transportation to meet group and to airport on the last day **
** If tour fare paid by credit card, additional 3.5% service fee will apply. No service fee added if full payment by check, cash or by Zelle**
** Deposit: $500 per person upon registration, please make check payable: P & D Travel Agency or by Zelle Your passport copy is required upon registration, balance due by 60 days prior to departure. If register within 30 Days from departure date, after your registration is confirmed, full payment is required within 2 days from your Registration date
** Cancellations will only be accepted in writing; cancellation penalty is as following:
120 days prior to departure: US$200 per person
119 days to 60 days prior to departure: US$300 per person
59 days to 30 days prior to departure: 50% of tour fare
29 days to 15 days prior to departure: 75% of tour fare
14 days to 7 days prior to departure: 80% of tour fare
7 days or less prior to departure and/or cancelled during the touring period: 100% of tour fare.
(Tour fare is Non-Transferable to other names and/or other services)
For any train tickets, ferry tickets and admission reserved, if you cancel, we will check with local suppliers for cancellation penalty.
For Airline tickets that is purchased and issued, if you cancel, airfare is Non-Refundable and Non-Transferable, we will check with airline for cancellation penalty.
Hotel Twin Room Cancellation Policy: If your roommate cancelled, the share with party will occupy a single room, the cancelled party is responsible for single supplement incurred.
The above term and policy will not apply to any special tours and/or customized tours, all special tours and customized tours will base on its own term and conditions.
Notes:
* Tour fare is per person in double occupancy
* Child Fee: 2-11 years old share bed with parents, otherwise will be count as adult fare
* Single supplement is for one person occupying one single room with one bed
* Tour fare, air ticket, tax and fuel surcharge are subject to change based on fluctuation in price, please call us when register our tour*
