12 Days Turkey Tour, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Fethiye, Blue Cruise, Antalya, Konya and Cappadocia

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Max group size 15 people

Day 1: Ephesus Tour (Lunch included)

This morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and escort you to the airport (Ataturk or Sabiha Gokcen) to take Izmir flight.Once you arrive to Istanbul airport, please proceed to counter to do self check-in and take your boarding pass by presenting your passport. Upon the boarding pass information, please go to boarding gate and embark. After arrival, meeting and assistance by our representatives who bares a board with your names on it. Then driving to Selcuk and meeting your guide to start Ephesus Tour. We will start our tour with the ruins of world famous Artemis Temple which used to be one of the richest cities of ancient Greek world and declared as one of the 7 wonders of ancient world.  After Artemis Temple, we head to Ephesus Ancient city, walking though this marble city with a great atmosphere will leave you speechless. Especially façade of Celsus Library dramatically impress the visitors.  Cameras should not be forgotten. In the afternoon you will make a lunch break. Our next visit will be to a pilgrimage place recognized by Vatican; House of Virgin Mary. End of the tour, transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Kusadasi.
Comfort hotel option Charisma Deluxe Hotel (Standard Room) or Double Tree by Hilton (Standard Room) or La Vista Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) 
Economic hotel option Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Standard Room) or Efe Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) or Hotel by Karaaslan Inn (Standard room) or Celsus Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) 

Day 2: Free day in Kusadasi (Breakfast included)

This day you will have free time to discover Kusadasi on your own. If you like you may use this opportunity to swim in nice beaches of the town. 

Overnight in Kusadasi. 
Comfort hotel option Charisma Deluxe Hotel (Standard Room) or Double Tree by Hilton (Standard Room) or La Vista Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) 
Economic hotel option Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Standard Room) or Efe Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) or Hotel by Karaaslan Inn (Standard room) or Celsus Boutique Hotel (Standard Room) 

Day 3: Pamukkale Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)

After enjoying your open buffet breakfast at the hotel, we will come to pick you up around 07:30-08:00am and depart for Pamukkale Tour. First visit will be to the Pamukkale travertines, a massive calcified cliff which is called as ‘cotton castle’ by Turks. For centuries, underground calcite-laden waters have been pouring out and created terraces of carbonate. Pamukkale is one of the most extraordinary natural sites of Turkey. Afterwards, we go to visit Hellenistic Spa Town; Hierapolis Ancient City which was founded by the Attalid kings of Pergamom at the end of the 2nd century B.C. The therapeutic virtues of water were widely used, people used to come here to soothe their ailments and many of them retired and died here. The city ruins include baths, temple ruins, a monumental arch, a nymphaeum, a necropolis and a theatre. The swimming suits should not be forgotten to swim in Cleopatra Pool. In the afternoon you will make a lunch break. End of the day, transfer to hotel.

ps. At the end of the tour our guests are treated with a fashion leather show, the ones that are not interested are kindly requested to inform the tour guide.

Overnight in Pamukkale.
Comfort hotel option Pam Thermal Hotel (Standard room) or Colossae Thermal Hotel (Standard room)
Economic hotel option Tripolis Hotel (Standard room) or Haltur Hotel (Standard room)

Day 4: From Pamukkale to Fethiye by bus (Breakfast included)

After a leisurely breakfast at the hotel, transfer to local bus station to take Fethiye bus. (3 hours) After arrival, welcome by our representative and escort you to your hotel.

Overnight in Fethiye.
Comfort hotel option Alesta Yacht Hotel (Standard Room) or Yacht Classic Hotel (Standard Room) or Yacht Boutique (Boheme) Hotel (Comfort Room)
Economic hotel option  Atapark Hotel (Standard Room) or Yacht Boutique (Boheme) Hotel (Standard Room)

Day 5: Blue Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

In our Blue Cruise you will have 4 days full of swimming, relaxing, enjoying and you will explore Turkey’s one of the most beautiful coast line. For the first day of sailing, we will pick you up from hotel around 09:00 – 09:30am and transfer to wooden Gulet (traditional Turkish boat). We will cruise to Samanlik bay for swimming break and having our lunch. If the weather conditions permit, our next stop will be Butterfly Valley which hosts 136 kinds of different butterflies. Then we cruise to famous Blue Lagoon (Oludeniz). Here paragliding is optional for interested guests. Then next visit will be to St. Nicholas Island with Byzantine ruins. Overnight aboard.

Day 6: Blue Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

After sunrise, we sail to Firnaz Bay which is close to charming fishing town Kalkan for breakfast and swimming break. Then for our lunch we will be at Kas and here we will have a chance to see ruins of Antiphellos Ancient City. Lycian rock tombs, sarcophagus and Roman Theater are between the historical attractions. We are going to make another swimming break in a bay near Kekova which is famous with sunken ruins. We are going to have dinner. Free time and overnight aboard.

Day 7: Blue Cruise (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included)

We will start cruising early in the morning and our destination will be Sunken City of Kekova. An earthquake destroyed and damaged most of the city, so the sunken ruins are all over the site. Moreover we will visit Simena and Byzantine castle. Then we will cruise to Gokkaya Bay as one of the most protected bay also is famous with its turquoise and tranquil water. Also Gokkaya bay offers different types of water sports for our interested guests. We will have our dinner and overnight aboard.

Day 8: Blue Cruise (Breakfast included)

Our last day on gulet will start with a nice breakfast while passing by Pirates Cave and sailing to Andriace Harbour. After arrival to coast, you will take a bus to Demre. When we arrive to Antalya at 10:30 – 11:00am  am you will be transferred to hotel. You have afternoon at leisure for independent activities.

Overnight in Antalya.
Comfort hotel option Mediterra Art Hotel (Standard Room) or Alp Pasha Hotel (Standard Room)
Economic hotel option Antalya Inn Hotel (Standard Room)

Day 9: Free day in Antalya (Breakfast included)

This day you will have free time to discover Antalya on your own. We may also organize city tours if requested.

Overnight in Antalya.
Comfort hotel option Mediterra Art Hotel (Standard Room) or Alp Pasha Hotel (Standard Room)
Economic hotel option Antalya Inn Hotel (Standard Room)

Day 10: From Antalya to Cappadocia via Konya by car or semiprivate van (Breakfast included)

This morning our driver will come to pick you up at around 08:30-08:45am and you will depart for Cappadocia via Konya. Konya was the capital of Anatolian Seljuk Sultanate and Karamanids, also Sufi Mevlevi Order was born in this city. So we will go to visit School of Whirling Dervishes; Konya Mevlana Museum. This afternoon we will have a lunch break in a local restaurant. Leaving behind dervishes, we drive 3 hours more to reach Cappadocia. After arrival check in our hotel.(Lunch is on your own expense)

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Comfort hotel option Historical Goreme House (Suite Room) or Holiday Cave Hotel (Suite Room) or Hera Cave Hotel (Standard Room)
Economic hotel option Dervish Cave House (Standard Room) or Historical Goreme House (Standard Room) or Holiday Cave Hotel (Standard Room) or Roca Cappadocia Hotel (Standard Room) 

Day 11: Northern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)

After you enjoy open buffet breakfast, the guide will come to pick you up around 09:30-10:00am to start the Northern Cappadocia Tour. The Cappadocia region preserved and sustained its cultural heritage; during the tour you witness traditional dwelling places, castles, cave food storages, and villages. Goreme Panorama offers a magnificent view with its fairy chimney landscape.  As the biggest monastery complex, we also go to see Open Air Museum. Ortahisar provides a nice example of using natural rock formations -fairy chimneys- as castle and food storages. Fairy Chimney Valley (Pasabag), Imagination Valley (Devrent) are between the highlights of our tour. This afternoon you will make a lunch break. 

Then, walk along the Red River which is longest river of the country and we will be treated with a demonstration of centuries-old tradition; pottery. If you like, you may try to shape clay on potters’ wheel.
Following the passing though Love Valley, we get back to hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.
Comfort hotel option Historical Goreme House (Suite Room) or Holiday Cave Hotel (Suite Room) or Hera Cave Hotel (Standard Room)
Economic hotel option Dervish Cave House (Standard Room) or Historical Goreme House (Standard Room) or Holiday Cave Hotel (Standard Room) or Roca Cappadocia Hotel (Standard Room) 

Day 12: Southern Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast and Lunch included)

Optional hot air balloon is available for this morning.

After enjoying your open buffet breakfast at the hotel, your guide will come to pick you up around 09:30-10:00am and depart for Southern Cappadocia Tour. First visit will be to the tallest fairy chimney Uchisar Castle from where all Cappadocia is laid at your feet. Because of its location, it was used as a castle by many civilizations and many sections carved out into rock are connected each other with stairs, tunnels and passages. Then, be ready to have a scenic walk though the Rose Valley by observing cave-like churches and monasteries and arriving to Cavusin Village which used to have inhabitants lived in carved houses in massive rocks.  Also we will visit underground city of Kaymaklı where you will have a chance to see ruins of churches, kitchens, metal shops and stables. This afternoon you will make a lunch break. Pigeon Valley will be our next stop, as a great place for hiking also gives visitors opportunity to see pigeons living in the dovecots carved into cliffs. Finally we will drive to Three Beauties Valley which offers us a stunning view of Cappadocia countryside and grape gardens as the region is famous with its local wine producers.
At the end of the tour, transfer to airport to take return flight to Istanbul. Upon your arrival, meeting and assistance by our representatives who bares a board with your names on it. As the last part of our service, transfer you to your hotel.

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ps. At the end of the tour our guests are treated with a traditional hand-made carpet demonstration, the ones that are not interested are kindly requested to inform the tour guide.

Price Details:

Comfort hotel option Per person 1935 USD with credit card or 1835 USD with cash payment
Econmic hotel option Per person 1620 USD with credit card or 1539 USD with cash payment

Hot Air Balloon Tour is optional with this itinerary in Cappadocia. Kindly ask for price to your tour consultant. 

Please Note:
The prices for double or triple room, single supplement is 40% on this trip.
Flights might be from Istanbul (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW).
Due to weather conditions if  your balloon tour is cancelled you will be totally reimbursed.

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Included

• Domestic flights (15kg check-in baggage included)
• All transfers from and to the hotel
• Hotels with breakfast
• Transportation
• Lunch on tours (Besides standard Turkish meal, special meals as vegetarian, vegan, halal options are also available)
• English speaking guide
• Entrance fees for sights and museums mentioned on the itinerary
• Taxes

Excluded

• Personal expenses
• Cleopatra swimming pool entrance
• Beverages during lunch
• Dinner
• Medical insurance
• Tip to guide and driver