Turkish Discovery

ITINERARY


Itinerary:
Day 01 Fri: Istanbul
Upon your arrival, you will be met by our representative before transfer to your Hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 02 Sat: Istanbul Full Day
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia, Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul.(B)
Day 03 Sun: Istanbul- Ankara - Cappadocia
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. We will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 04 Mon: Cappadocia Full Day
Early in the morning an optional Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the underground city, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. Lunch in a local restaurant. Here, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx and potteries. Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner is avaliable tonight. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (BL)
Day 05 Tue: Cappadocia - Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai. After visiting the Sultanhan Caravanserai, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (BD)
Day 06 Wed: Pamukkale - Izmir
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world'' then continue to Izmir for overnight stay. (BD)
Day 07 Thu: Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village. Return to Izmir for overnight stay. (BLD)

Day 08 Fri: Transfer to Kusadasi or Izmir
Transfer to either Kusadasi port for the ferry to Samos or Izmir airport. (B)

 

 

 


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HIGHLIGHTS


Topkapi Palace , Saint Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar , Mausoleum of Ataturk , Goreme open air museum ,

 underground city, Sultanhan Caravanserai , Hierapolis , Pamukkale lime cascade , Ephesus , Sirince

 


WHAT'S INCLUDED


Inclusions:
• Arrival transfer (Sabiha Gokcen Airport subject to surcharge)
• Departure transfer to Izmir Apt or Kusadasi Port
• Hotel Accommodation proposed as in the above list
• Meals are as indicated in the itineraries with code letters:
B (Breakfast), L (Lunch), D (Dinner)
• Professional tour guides throughout Turkey Programs
• Luggage handling in the hotels
• Local taxes

Exclusions:
• Personal expences
• Customary gratitude to your guide and driver

 


OPTIONAL TOURS


  

CAPPADOCIA-BALOON TOUR

 

It starts with transfer of our clients to the take-off area with VIP cars from their hotels before sunrise. (Retrieve time arranges one day ago from your hotel).Tea, coffee and cake are served before the flight and in the meantime you can have a chance to watch preparation of the balloons and it takes approximately 20 min. then passengers are taken to the their balloons (just before the sunrise).   Our experienced pilots give a briefing after the last security checks and now you are ready to fly. After  the flight which takes at least 1 hour, there comes a traditional champagne party and you are given your flight certificates. In the end, we’ll take you back to your hotels with VIP cars…

 

CAPPADOCIA-TURKISH NIGHT

You may experience famous 'Turkish Night' in Cappadocia with whirling dervishes and many different shows. In folk music and dances we find powerful reflections of the human experience over thousands of the years, expressed with a passion unmatched elsewhere, In an upgrade restaurant you can taste Cappadocia wine, join the dance and enjoy your night time in Cappadocia.


DATES & RATES


 

 

 

  2026                                                                                                                                                              
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
9
6
6
3
1
5
3
14
4
2
6
18
8
5
5
 
 
20
10
8
12
17
28
11
9
 
 
 
 
19
 
 
 
24
15
19
31
 
18
16
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
29
 
 
 
25
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Rates are per person in USD
Dbl
Sgl
Trp
Chd
Superior Class 4/5* Cave Hotel Upgrade in Cappadocia
1920
2930
1830
1475
Rates valid between Apr 2026 - Oct 2026
Child rate is applicable if child stays with two adults
Rates are per person in USD
Dbl
Sgl
Trp
Chd
Superior Class 4/5* Cave Hotel Upgrade in Cappadocia
1765
2775
1685
1380
Rates valid between Nov 2026 - Mar 2027
Child rate is applicable if child stays with two adults

HOTELS



Hotels: (4-5* Superior Class) (Cave Hotel upgrade in Cappadocia) or similar
Istanbul: Elite World Comfy (Taksim Area)
Cappadocia: MDC Cave / Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi
Pamukkale: Adem Pira