9 Days Tours to Turkey

Ready to enjoy a full day walking tour of Istanbul right after having your open buffet Turkish breakfast? You will have an opportunity to see the fascinating contrasts of history and today, which makes Istanbul a unique place for numerous emperors since the past. Commence our trip from the Hippodrome Square where sport and social competitions used to take place during Byzantians and a political  with lots of commentaries from your guide. Continue to 17th century Ottoman Mosque Sultanahmet with its six minarets touching to skies also known as Blue Mosque by non-muslims due to its blue Iznik tiles within. Right across the Blue mosque we will visit legendary monument of Byzantine era the, St.Sophia Mosque from outside with exterior narration( no inner visit). Lunch in a Turkish Restaurant and afterwards we will pay a visit to Topkapi Palace ( closed on Tuesdays) and finish our day wandering the labyrinth streets of Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays). Overnight in Istanbul

• Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and meet your guide and join the small group tour. We will commence today by visiting the Spice Market which is located in Eminonu district near to pier. Continue to pier/port and board the boat and sail over the Bosphorus that connects Marmara and Black Sea known as Bosphorus Strait. There are 3 bridges over the Bosphorus that connect Europe and Asia sides of the city and we will be passing under two of them. Our tour finish in the noon time back in your hotel and you are free to explore city self-guided at your own pace. Overnight in Istanbul  

• Breakfast
• Cruise on the Bosphorus Strait
• Spice Bazaar

Morning: Departure from IstanbulBegin your adventure with a 06:00 pickup from your hotel in Istanbul’s vibrant Taksim or historic Sultanahmet districts. Board a non-smoking, air-conditioned minibus for a scenic four-hour drive to Eceabat, with a brief stop en route for refreshments and personal needs. Arrive in Eceabat before noon and savor a hearty lunch at a local restaurant, preparing for an afternoon steeped in history. Afternoon: Fully Guided Gallipoli TourThe Gallipoli Peninsula, a pivotal theater of World War I, bears witness to the 1915 campaign where Allied forces, including the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC), clashed with Ottoman defenders. This hallowed ground, marked by sacrifice and resilience, offers a profound experience. Your expert guide will lead you through key sites: Brighton Beach: The intended landing site for the ANZAC forces, its serene shores belie the chaos of April 25, 1915. Beach Cemetery: The final resting place of soldiers, including John Simpson Kirkpatrick, famed for his donkey-assisted rescues. ANZAC Cove: The actual landing site, where steep cliffs and fierce resistance shaped the campaign’s early hours. Ariburnu Cemetery: A tranquil memorial overlooking the Aegean, honoring fallen soldiers. ANZAC Commemorative Site: A place of reflection, hosting annual dawn services to honor the ANZAC legacy. Respect to Mehmetcik Statue: A tribute to the Ottoman soldiers’ bravery, symbolizing mutual respect between foes. Lone Pine Australian Memorial: Commemorating the bloody Battle of Lone Pine, where Australians captured key trenches. Johnston’s Jolly: Explore preserved Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels, offering insight into the grueling stalemate. Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery: Honoring Mustafa Kemal Atatürk’s regiment, pivotal in repelling the invasion. The Nek: Site of a tragic Australian charge, immortalized in the film Gallipoli. Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial: A hilltop won briefly by New Zealanders, offering panoramic views and a testament to their courage. Evening: Overnight StayConclude your tour around 16:30 and settle in for the night in Eceabat or Çanakkale, reflecting on the day’s emotional journey.

Morning: Troy TourAfter breakfast, depart at 08:30 for a fully guided tour of Troy, the legendary city immortalized in Homer’s Iliad. For over 4,000 years, Troy has captivated imaginations with tales of the Trojan Horse and the epic war between Greeks and Trojans. Your guide will unravel its archaeological significance across nine distinct layers of civilization: The Trojan Horse: A replica of the cunning wooden horse that, according to legend, led to Troy’s fall. Sacrificial Altars: Ancient sites of ritual, hinting at Troy’s spiritual life. 3700-Year-Old City Walls: Fortifications from Troy II, showcasing advanced Bronze Age engineering. Houses of Troy I (3000–2500 B.C.): Foundations revealing early urban life. Bouleuterion (Senate Building): A hub of governance in later Hellenistic Troy. Odeon (Concert Hall): A venue for cultural performances in the Greco-Roman era. Ongoing Excavations: Witness archaeologists uncovering Troy’s secrets. Troy I–IX Remains: Layers spanning millennia, from humble settlements to fortified cities. The Troy tour concludes around 10:30, followed by a three-hour drive to Pergamon (modern Bergama), with lunch (beverages excluded) at a local restaurant. Afternoon: Pergamon Acropolis TourPerched atop a dramatic hill, Pergamon was a beacon of Hellenistic culture, renowned for its library, arts, and political power. As one of the ancient world’s great centers of learning, it rivaled Alexandria. Your guided tour of the Acropolis includes: The Library: Once housing 200,000 scrolls, it was a cornerstone of intellectual life, second only to Alexandria’s. Temple of Athena: A sanctuary dedicated to the goddess of wisdom, reflecting Pergamon’s cultural aspirations. Temple of Trajan: A Roman-era marvel honoring the emperor, showcasing imperial grandeur. Altar of Zeus: Though its magnificent frieze resides in Berlin’s Pergamon Museum, its foundations evoke its scale. Gymnasium: Terraced complexes where youth trained in body and mind. Lower Agora: A bustling marketplace of ancient commerce. Hellenistic Theater: With a 10,000-seat capacity, its steep incline offers breathtaking views of the valley. Temple of Dionysus: A tribute to the god of wine and theater, tied to Pergamon’s cultural vibrancy. Evening: Journey to KusadasiDepart Pergamon around 17:30 for Kusadasi via Izmir, arriving around 20:00. Enjoy an overnight stay in this charming coastal town, a gateway to the Aegean.

Morning: Ephesus TourAfter a delicious breakfast, meet your guide at 09:00 for a fully guided exploration of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient cities in the world. A thriving Greco-Roman metropolis and one of the Seven Churches of Revelation, Ephesus was a hub of trade, culture, and religion. Your tour includes: Ancient City of Ephesus: Wander marble-paved streets lined with grand structures, from baths to marketplaces. Library of Celsus: An architectural masterpiece, this 2nd-century library once held 12,000 scrolls, symbolizing Ephesus’ intellectual prowess. Great Theatre: A 25,000-seat amphitheater where St. Paul preached, echoing with history. Temple of Artemis: One of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, though only fragments remain, its legacy endures. House of the Virgin Mary: A serene pilgrimage site believed to be Mary’s final residence, visited by popes and faithful alike. Afternoon: Return to IstanbulConclude your tour around 16:30 with a transfer to Izmir airport for your flight to Cappadocia. Overnight in Goreme Cave Hotel. 

• *Flight between two spots do not operate everyday. Some days in the morning and some days late at night. Our sales team will be informing you according to your dates.

Breakfast at the hotel. Departure for the 1st day excursion of Cappadocia tours at 10h00 with our guide in small group and visit Devrent Valley, Monks Valley, Avanos(Vanessa), Pottery Workshop for enjoying demonstrations by a master on a Hittite style kick wheel, Goreme Open Air Museum. Lunch will served in a local Turkish Restaurant. At the end of the day drop off to your hotel and free evening on your own where you spend some time in this tiny Anatolian town full of history. Overnight in Goreme.

• Breakfast & Lunch
• Optional Balloon Tour (150- 250 Euros )

To make the most of your stay with our Istanbul and Cappadocia tour, every morning at dawn balloons are flying over Cappadocia. You can join our optional Hot Air Balloon Tour offered with additional cost in our Cappadocia tours that enables you to admire sites and mushroom shaped chimneys of Cappadocia with stunning panorama of the Goreme, Uchisar, Avanos and surrounding area with a bird’s eye view. Return will be around 07h30 back to our hotel depending on the season time change and we will have enough time to have a quick shower and breakfast. You can pack up your luggages and leave them in the reception.Departure from the hotel and start our day trip with a 3 km hiking in red valley. You would leave no stone unturned on this journey through Cappadocia. During this slow paced hiking, you will have a chance to see many hidden cave dwellings and natural formations while ending up our trail in Cavusin Village where you can picture the oldest church in the region dedicated to St.John. Lunch in a local restaurant and continue paying a visit to underground city of Kaymakli which is considered as the architectural masterpieces of Hittite people dug in the ground almost 3000 years ago. We will see their ventilation shafts, round stone doors for protection from enemy attacks, winery and much more. Photo and Tea break in panoramic point over pigeon valley. Returning our hotels and pick up our luggages and continue to airport for our flight back to Istanbul at 19h40. Arrival in Istanbul and transfer to your selected hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

• Breakfast & Lunch

Breakfast at the hotel and free time until your transfer to airport 4 hours before your international flight. End of our services. 

• Breakfast