TURKEY IN-DEPTH 11 DAY TOUR (Apr to Oct 2023)
Tour Highlights
Itinerary features:
| ★ | Travel from Istanbul to Ankara by air to save long haul driving time |
| ★ | 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 |
| ★ | Accommodate you in cave hotel in Cappadocia for two nights |
| ★ | 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
Istanbul
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Upon arrival, transfer to restaurant for dinner and then to hotel and check-in.<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Wyndham Grand Europe Hotel or similar
Day 3
Istanbul / Ankara
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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 Spoonmaker’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 Tonight, we will travel to Ankara by air
<Breakfast> Buffet at hotel
<Lunch> Local cuisine
<Dinner> Western Cuisine, 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel> Crowne Plaza Hotel Ankara or similar
Day 4
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 at hotel
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Uchisa Kaya Hotel or similar
Day 5
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> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Uchisa Kaya Hotel or similar
Day 6
Cappadocia-228km-Konya-303km-Antalya
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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. Later depart for Antalya.
<Breakfast>: Buffet at hotel
<Lunch>: Local Cuisine
<Dinner> : Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel>: Akra Barut Hotel or similar Hotel or similar
Day 7
Antalya-244km- Pamukkale
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After breakfast, depart for Duden Falls near Antalya. Upon arrival, take ★ Boat ride to Duden Falls. Continue to Aspendos, we will visit ★Roman Theater and ◎Aqueduct. Afternoon, continue our tour to Pamukkale also known as “Cotton Castle”. It is a natural terrace made of travertine deposited by water from hot springs. Tonight, enjoy a thermal bath at hotel (Don’t forget your swimsuits).<Breakfast>: Buffet at hotel
<Lunch>: Local Cuisine
<Dinner>: Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel>: Doga Thermal Hotel or similar
Day 8
Pamukkale-195km-Ephesus-18km-Kusadasi
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After breakfast, city tour will follow: to ★Hieropolis. Continue to★Ephesus, famous for its spectacular temples, library, and amphitheater. Later, brief stop for a ★leather show. Tonight, we will overnight in Kusadasi—a popular vacation destination in Turkey.
<Breakfast>: Buffet at hotel
<Lunch>: Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Western Cuisine 3 courses at hotel
<Hotel>: Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar
Day 9
Kusadasi-19.7km-Artemis Temple-362km-Troy-31km-Canakkale
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After breakfast, we will visit ◎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. Continue 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
<Lunch> Local Cuisine
<Dinner> Western Cuisine 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
★ 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> Local Cuisine
<Hotel> Le Meridien Hotel or similar
Day 11
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
13, 27
APR
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
11, 25
MAY
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
08, 11
JUN
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
13, 27
JUL
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
10, 24
AUG
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
07, 27
SEPT
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:$2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
Departure Date
12, 26
OCT
2023
| Adult:$2,399 |
| Child:: $2,099 |
| Single Supplement:$700 |
* Minimum group size: 10 people (Mandarin speaking guide)
Tour Fare Excludes: International airfare, Personal expense, any expense not included in our itinerary, Tips (tour leader, bus driver, local guide: US12 per person), Visa Fee, Travel Medical Insurance (If full payment paid 60 days prior to departure date, we offer medical travel insurance for US residence only)
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*
