Glories Of Turkey Tour (11 Days)

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All our Turkey tours & holidays are completely customizable. Every trip can be tailored individually according to your references, interests & priorities or you can take one of our recommended tour packages. You can use the below Turkey travel itinerary as an outline & omit or add other attractions you have in mind. Let us help you experience a journey of a lifetime...because at "Veni Vidi Travel", we believe a holiday should be all about you!

DAY 1 – Arrival in Istanbul
Upon arrival in Istanbul, the city of two continents, you will be greeted by Veni Vidi Travel representative with Turkish hospitality & accompanied during your transfer to the hotel, where you will be briefed by your travel consultant with the remainder of day at leisure to relax &/or check out the city. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 2 – Istanbul Historical Tour (B, L)
Your day will commence with a visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome where you will tour the Egyptian Obelisk, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Wilhelm II, the elegant Blue Mosque famous with its heavenly six minarets and the Hagia Sophia Museum, built during the reign of Emperor Theodosius and burned down in the fire of Nika Revolt in 532 A.D. Then visit to the Grand Bazaar, exploring a labyrinth of streets and passages housing more than 4,000 shops. After lunch you will be guided to visit the Topkapi Palace, residence and administrative center of the Ottoman Sultans. Historical tour of Istanbul will conclude with a visit to the Rustem Pasha Mosque. After the tour you will be leaded back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 3 – Flight to Izmir / Pergamum Tour (B,L,D)
Check-out and transfer to Istanbul Ataturk Airport for the flight to Izmir. Meet your guide at Izmir and proceed to Pergamum where you will visit Asklepion and Acropolis with steep Theater, the Sacred Way, the Serapis Temple, the  Red Basilica complex and the Altar of Zeus. After the tour, you will be transferred to Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 4 – Ephesus Ancient City Tour (B,L,D)
Your guide will meet you at the hotel for the full day touring of the Ephesus Ancient City, Temple of Artemis, Cave of Seven Sleepers, House of Virgin Mary, Ephesus Archaeological Museum and Sirince Village. After the tour, you will have the evening at leisure to relax with the view of Aegean Sea from your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 5 – Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya (B,L,D)
Check-out and depart for the ancient city of Hierapolis. The hot springs at Hierapolis (which still attract visitors today) were believed to have healing properties. People came to the city to bathe in the rich mineral waters in order to cure various ailments. The layers of white calcium carbonate, built up in steps on the plateau, gave the site the name Pamukkale ("cotton castle"). At the end of the tour, you will take the day coach to Antalya where you will spend next two nights. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 6 – Mediterranean Jewels Tour (B,L,D)
Your guided tour today starts with a visit to Perge Ancient City, which once was one of the most important cities along the Mediterranean coast. From here you will visit the world famous ancient Greco - Roman Amphitheater Aspendos, which is the most well preserved example in the world.  After visiting this impressive site, you will have a lunch break followed by a visit to Side, an ancient site with attractions including Agora, the Gymnasium, the Apollo Temple and the ancient harbor. Evening is at your leisure to explore the old town by night. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 7 – Travel to Cappadocia via Konya (B,L)
After check-out from your hotel you will be transferred to the Antalya Central Bus Station, to board the intercity day coach to Konya. Upon arrival, you will be greeted by your tour guide fort he tour of Konya, the capital of the Seljuk Turks in the 13th century and home of the Mevlana Museum is also known for its theological school of whirling dervishes After the tour you will take the bus to Cappadocia with early evening arrival. Tonight will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 8 – North Cappadocia Tour with Goreme (B,L)
In the morning section of the tour, you will visit Three Beauties, Urgup Town, Red Valley (Panorama) & also join for a trekking at Kiliclar Valley which will take around 1hr 30mins. After lunch break at local restaurant, your day tour will continue with the visits of Avanos Village & Old Streets, Kizilirmak River, join a Discovery Series “Art of Pottery in Asia Minor” event , Devrent Valley, Pasabag Valley & Goreme Open Air Museum. With the conclusion of the day tour, you will be driven to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 9 – South Cappadocia Tour (B,L)
On your second day in Cappadocia region, you will visit Mustafa Pasa Village, Kaymakli Underground City, Ortahisar Castle & Village, Piegon Valley, Uchisar Castle, Esentepe View Point & Goreme Village. Lunch will be served at local restaurant at Ortahisar Village. On this days Discovery Series you will join “Art of Turkish Carpets” event at the end of the tour. After the tour, you will be driven back to your hotel with your evening at leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 10 – Flight to Istanbul / Free Day in Istanbul (B)
Check-out and transfer to Kayseri Airport for the flight to Istanbul. Your last day and night of your vacation will be in Istanbul, the city where the continents meet. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 11 – Istanbul / Departure (B)
Breakfast, check-out & transfer to Istanbul International Airport as per your onward flight schedule.