Best of Turkey

  • 09 Nights / 10 Days
  • Turkey
  • Turkey-Istanbul-Kusadasi-Ephesus – Pamukkale-Konya - Cappadocia-Ankara – Trabzon-Uzungol -Trabzon

Day 1: Arrive Istanbul – Izmir - Kusadasi 
Arrive in Istanbul and connect with the flight to the port city of Izmir. Drive down to Kusadasi and check in to your hotel later in the afternoon. The rest of the evening is free to explore the beautiful coast.

Day 2: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Pamukkale | Drive: 190KMS 3h
After an early breakfast check out of the hotel and proceed to visit Ephesus the most well preserved roman sight in Turkey. Explore the ancient city with its library, amphitheater, etc. Later proceed to Pammukale. On arrival, visit the calcium pools and the famous cotton castles of this region. Later check in to your hotel.

Day 3: Pamukkale – Konya - Cappadocia | Drive: 500 KMS10h
After early breakfast, we will depart at 7.30 am and proceed to Konya first. Konya is a seat of the famous Rumi Mevlana. We will visit his tomb and the museum. Later, drive to Cappadocia the geographical center of Turkey.

Day 4: Cappadocia | Full day sightseeing
Those who want to explore the beautiful colors of the valley from the sky can opt for the hot air balloon ride (optional) early in the morning. Later after breakfast, we will visit the prime attractions of this region which would include Kaymakli (underground city), Pasabag or the Monk Valley and Goreme open-air museum.

Day 5: Cappadocia – Ankara – Trabzon | Drive 4h30m Flight: 1h30m
We will set off our drive to Ankara. Enroute pass the Tuz Gol (Salt Lake). On arrival in Ankara, we will visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk the father of Turkey and learn about how he laid the foundations of this great country. Later proceed to the airport to board the flight to the Black Sea coastal city of Trabzon.

Day 6: Trabzon – Uzungol | Drive: 120KMS 5h
After breakfast,  we will drive on the scenic coastal road which later heads to the beautiful landscape on our way to Uzungol. On the way, we will pass by Suremene, which makes the most popular and high-quality knives. We will also visit The Rize, the tea capital of Turkey. Later we will proceed to Uzungol. It is a lake at an altitude of 1090 meters and surrounded by picturesque forests and wooden houses.

Day 7: Urzungol - Trabzon | Drive 120 KMS 5h
After breakfast, we will take a short drive to the city center and further drive to Trabzon. Today we will visit Ataturk Summer House, Sumela Monastery, which is dedicated to the Virgin Mary at Mela Mountain.

Day 8:  Flight  Trabzon –Istanbul 
After a leisurely breakfast, board the flight to Istanbul. On arrival, we will proceed to take the Bosphorus Cruise and cross the famous bridge connecting the two continents. After the cruise, we will shop at the traditional Spice Bazaar. Later we will check in to the hotel.

Day 9:  Day in Istanbul
Today we will visit the Dolmabache Palace, where Ataturk, The Father of Turks use to live. Later we will head to the charming Taksim square and then head to visit the world’s biggest under covered market Grand Bazaar and see the view of the city from Galatha Tower

Day 10: Departure Transfer
After breakfast, transferred to the airport to board a flight for the home country.

Inclusions

  • Accommodation
  • Activities on Tour
  • Transfers in a Private Coach
  • English Speaking Guide
  • Airfare
  • Meals (Breakfast & Dinner)
  • Travel Insurance
  • Visa

Exclusions

  • All personal expenses
  • Lunches
  • Tips
  • 5% GST on Total Cost
  • Any other expenses not mentioned in the Inclusions

Tour Notes

  • Rates are subject to availability
  • Incase we are not able to provide the same hotels as mentioned, then we shall provide similar alternate properties, change in the cost if any will be advised.

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