Grand Tour Turkey (18 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 – Garden of Emperors 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. Day tour will continue with a 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 – Bosphorous Cruise and Asian Istanbul Tour (B,L)
The morning begins with a visit to the Egyptian Market (Spice Bazaar), after which you  will board the ferry at Eminonu Harbor. The Bosphorus ferry will take you from the European to Asian shores of Istanbul city. From there you will travel over the Intercontinental Bosphorus Bridge and along to Camlica Hill, the highest hill in Asiatic Istanbul where you will enjoy breathtaking views of two shores. You will return to Europe with a stop at Dolmabahce Palace. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 4 – Drive to Canakkale and Gallipoli Memorials Tour (B,L)
Check out early this morning and begin your travel to Eceabat. On arrival you will break for lunch before visiting the Gallipoli Battlefields and Memorials Tour. The guide will escort you to the Kabatepe Museum, ANZAC Cove, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnston's Jolly (Turkish & Allied trenches and tunnels), The Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial. After sightseeing you will take the car ferry to Canakkale and then be transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Canakkale

DAY 5 – Troy and Pergamum City Tour (B,L,D)
Today you will travel to Troy, a city which has existed for over 4000 years, famous for the Trojan War’s that occurred during the sixth and seventh centuries. One of the most famous and oldest works of literature, Homers' 'Iliad' was believed to have take place in Troy. You will then travel to Pergamum to visit the Acropolis, an impressive structure that houses the Temple of Trajan, the Heroon Shrine, the Sanctuary of Athena and the Altar of Zeus. From here your tour will stop at the Theater and the Library of Pergamum, whose collection came second only to that of Egypt's Alexandria. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 6 – Ancient Ephesus Sightseeing Tour (B,L,D)
Your destination for today is the Ancient City of Ephesus, one of the best preserved Greco-Roman Cities in the world. After a relaxing lunch, your tour will depart for the House of Virgin Mary, where she is said to have spent the last of her days. The tour also includes a visit to the remains of Artemis Temple and with time permitting, a visit to the old Greek Village of Sirince. Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 7 – Aphrodisias and Pamukkale Tour / Bus to Fethiye (B,L)
After check-out you will begin you journey to Aphrodisias, where numerous explorations have yielded important discoveries, including an unprecedented array of well-preserved buildings and splendid sculptures from the Greco-Roman period. From here you will continue the day with visit to Pamukkale, the home of the hot springs known as "cotton castles". At the end of the tour the guide will transfer you to Denizli Central Bus Station for the drive to Marmaris with local intercity bus. On your arrival to Fethiye Central Bus Station, you will be meet for the transfer your hotel. Overnight in Fethiye.

DAY 8 – Day at leisure in Fethiye (B)
Breakfast and remainder of day at leisure to swim, catch some sun, relax by the pool or head into town for some great cafe's, bars and shopping. Overnight in Fethiye.

DAY 9 – Travel on to Antalya (B,D)
Breakfast, check-out and transfer to Fethiye Central Bus Station for the drive to Antalya with local intercity midibus. On your arrival to Antalya Central Bus Station, you will be meet for the transfer to your hotel in Antalya. Rest of the day will be at leisure. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 10 – Mediterranean Jewels Tour (B,L,D)
The tour today begins with a visit to Perge, an important city of ancient Pamphylian, Perge was originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul preached some of his first sermons here. You will then proceed to Aspendos one of the best preserved theatres in the world with seating for 15,000. Nearby stand the remains of a basilica, agora and one of the largest aqueducts in Anatolia. It is commonly believed that Aspendos was founded by colonist from Argos. Your evening will be free to discover the treasures of Antalya. Overnight in Antalya.

DAY 11 – Bus to Konya / Free Day in 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 and transferred to your hotel in Konya. The remainder of the day will be at your leisure to explore 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. Overnight in Konya.

DAY 12 – Travel to Cappadocia (B)
Your morning is free to spend as you please.before you are transferred to the Konya Central Bus Station for the intercity day coach to Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia, you will be met and transferred to your hotel, leaving the remainder of day at your disposal. This evening will offer you the unique opportunity to sleep in a traditional Cappadocian cave hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

DAY 13 – 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 14 – 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 15 – Day bus to Safranbolu (B)
Upon check-out you will be transferred to Cappadocia central bus station to board the intercity day coach to Safranbolu via Ankara. On arrival in Safranbolu, you will be greeted and transferred to your hotel with your evening free to discover the Old and New Towns of Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage site since 1994. Overnight in Safranbolu.

DAY 16 – Day at leisure in Safranbolu (B)
Today is at your disposal to further explore Safranbolu. The Old Town preserves many old buildings, with over 1000 registered historical artifacts as well as a large number of ancient settlements, rock tombs and historical bridges. The Old Town is situated in a deep ravine in a fairly dry area in the rain shadow of the mountains. The town derives its name from saffron, since Safranbolu was a trading place and a center for growing saffron. Overnight in Safranbolu.

DAY 17 – Day bus to Istanbul (B)
Check-out from your hotel where you will be met and transferred to Safranbolu central bus station.  From here you will board the intercity day coach to Istanbul (approximately 5 hours travel). On arrival in Istanbul, you will transferred to your hotel with the remainder of the evening to explore the only city in the world that overlaps both the Asian and European continents, Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

DAY 18 – Istanbul / Departure (B)
After check-out from your hotel, we will arrange your transfer to Istanbul International Airport for your return or onward flight