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10-Day The Turkish Tour from Antalya, ends in Istanbul Tour Code: 238-20008

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Visit Aksaray (Agzıkarahan Caravanserai), Antalya, Aspendos, Avanos, Bursa, Egridir, Goreme Valley, Ihlara Valley, Istanbul (Hagia Sophia, Suleymaniye Mosque, Taksim Square, Topkapi Palace), Izmir, Karaman, Kaymakli underground city, Konya (Mevlana Museum), Kusadasi (Ephesus, House of the Virgin Mary), Nigde (Gumusler Monastery), Pamukkale (Hierapolis), Side, Uchisar.
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
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    $1934
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    €1698
    C$2681
    Share Room
    $1409
    ￥10279
    €1237
    C$1953
    Double
    $1368
    ￥9980
    €1201
    C$1896
    3rd Person
    Adult
    $1299
    ￥9477
    €1141
    C$1801
    Child
    $1299
    ￥9477
    €1141
    C$1801
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    $1890
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    €1660
    C$2620
    Share Room
    $1364
    ￥9951
    €1198
    C$1891
    Double
    $1324
    ￥9659
    €1163
    C$1835
    3rd Person
    Adult
    $1258
    ￥9178
    €1105
    C$1744
    Child
    $1258
    ￥9178
    €1105
    C$1744
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    Single
    $1909
    ￥13927
    €1676
    C$2646
    Share Room
    $1383
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    €1215
    C$1917
    Double
    $1343
    ￥9798
    €1180
    C$1862
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    Adult
    $1277
    ￥9316
    €1122
    C$1770
    Child
    $1277
    ￥9316
    €1122
    C$1770
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3% Group Discount: 1. Receive 3% off when you purchase 3+ rooms on the same tour (single order only).
2. Receive 3% off when you book 3+ multi-day tours with minimum order total of $500 at once. Not valid in conjunction with any other discounts or pricing offers.
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  • Overview
  • Day 1
  • Day 2
  • Day 3
  • Day 4
  • Day 5
  • Day 6
  • Day 7
  • Day 8
  • Day 9
  • Day 10
Day 1 Antalya
Day 2 Antalya - Aspendos - Side - Karaman - Nigde
Day 3 Nigde - Kaymakli underground city - Uchisar - Goreme Valley - Avanos
Day 4 Avanos - Ihlara Valley - Aksaray - Konya
Day 5 Konya - Egridir - Pamukkale (302 km)
Day 6 Pamukkale - Kusadasi (167 km)
Day 7 Kusadasi - Izmir - Bursa - Istanbul (11529 km)
Day 8 Istanbul
Day 9 Private boat on the Bosphorus
Day 10 Istanbul

Day 1: Antalya

Deluxe Hotel: Ring Downtown or similar 4 stars hotel
Breakfast: Excluded|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
Welcome to Antalya, Turkey! Upon arrival, we'll be waiting to transfer you to the hotel. Information about the meeting place and time can be found on the information boards in the hotel reception area.

In the afternoon, we'll embark on a brief tour of Antalya, a coastal city with more than a million inhabitants. We'll see Hadrian's Gate, the Ottoman district, and the stunning waterfall that flows straight into the sea. Dinner will be included.

  • Antalya, TURKEY

    Antalya is a Mediterranean city on the southern shore of Turkey, founded in the second century BCE. It draws many tourists, especially yacht-owners, who find a welcoming port-of-call in its harbor. The area has many Ottoman-era houses and buildings.

Day 2: Antalya - Aspendos - Side - Karaman - Nigde

Deluxe Hotel: Grand Hotel Nigde or similar 4 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
We'll leave Antalya and head to Aspendos to visit its Roman theater, often regarded as the best-preserved in the world. Afterward, we'll continue to Side, where you'll have the chance to admire the Temple of Apollo by the sea. There will be time to stroll through its bustling port and lively streets. As we travel through stunning landscapes, we'll cross the Taurus Mountains, with peaks that rise over 3,500 meters and remain snow-covered for most of the year. We'll stop in Karaman to see its fortress from the outside before continuing to the Cappadocia region. Dinner will be included in Nigde.

  • Aspendos, TURKEY

    Aspendos, Turkey, boasts one of the best-preserved Roman theaters (2nd century AD), famed for its perfect acoustics. This ancient Pamphylian city also features a Roman aqueduct, agora, and basilica.

  • Side, TURKEY

    Side, is a stunning coastal town with ancient ruins blending into modern resorts. Its well-preserved Roman theater, Temple of Apollo, and harbor-side agora highlight its Greco-Roman past. Once a major pirate hub, Side now attracts visitors with its sandy beaches, turquoise waters, and rich histor - perfect mix of archaeology and Mediterranean charm

  • Karaman, TURKEY

    Karaman, is known for its Seljuk and Ottoman heritage, it features landmarks like the Hatuniye Madrasa and Karaman Castle. Surrounded by rugged landscapes, it offers a glimpse into Turkey's medieval past while serving as a gateway to the mysterious Karamanlı Turkish culture.

  • Nigde, TURKEY

    Nigde, surrounded by volcanic landscapes, it boasts underground cities, rock-cut churches, and the majestic Mount Hasan. A blend of Anatolian heritage and natural wonders, Nigde offers an off-the-beaten-path Cappadocian experience.

Day 3: Nigde - Kaymakli underground city - Uchisar - Goreme Valley - Avanos

Deluxe Hotel: Ramada By Wyndham Cappadocia or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
We'll spend the entire day exploring the incredible region of Cappadocia, famous for its lunar-like landscapes, ancient churches, and troglodyte villages. We'll begin with a visit to Gumusler, a fascinating 7th-century underground monastery featuring some of the finest Byzantine frescoes in Turkey. In Kaymacli, we'll explore the underground city that could once house up to 30,000 people. Then, we'll visit Uchisar, a natural fortress offering breathtaking views. After lunch, we'll discover the Goreme Valley, home to an open-air museum where we can marvel at the rock-cut churches (tickets included). Our accommodation will be in Avanos and dinner will be included.

  • Nigde, TURKEY

    Nigde, surrounded by volcanic landscapes, it boasts underground cities, rock-cut churches, and the majestic Mount Hasan. A blend of Anatolian heritage and natural wonders, Nigde offers an off-the-beaten-path Cappadocian experience.

    Gumusler Monastery

    Gumusler Monastery, is a stunning 10th–11th century Byzantine rock-cut complex. Its best-preserved feature is the rock church, adorned with vivid frescoes of biblical scenes, including a rare smiling Virgin Mary.

  • Kaymakli underground city, TURKEY

    Kaymaklı, is one of Cappadocia’s largest and most fascinating underground cities, carved by early Christians around the 8th–7th centuries BCE. Extending eight levels deep, it features tunnels, stables, churches, and ventilation shafts

  • Uchisar, TURKEY

    Uchisar, is a striking Cappadocian village crowned by its iconic rock fortress, the highest point in the region with panoramic views. Famous for its fairy chimneys and cave dwellings, it blends natural beauty with history, offering serene walks and stunning sunsets.

  • Goreme Valley, TURKEY

    Goreme Valley, the heart of Cappadocia, is a surreal landscape of fairy chimneys, ancient rock-cut churches, and cave dwellings. Famous for sunrise hot-air balloon rides, it blends history, geology, and adventure into one unforgettable experience.

  • Avanos, TURKEY

    Avanos, a charming Cappadocian town on the Kızılırmak River, is famed for its 3,000-year pottery tradition using local red clay.

Day 4: Avanos - Ihlara Valley - Aksaray - Konya

Deluxe Hotel: Novotel Konya or similar 4 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included
At the far edge of Cappadocia, we'll visit the Ihlara Valley, famous for its cool waters and its rock-cut churches and villages. Our itinerary includes visits to a 13th-century caravanserai and the Mevlana Mausoleum (Rumi) in Konya, where we'll learn about the Dervish order. Dinner will be included. In the evening, we recommend attending a dervish dance performance at the cultural center.

  • Ihlara Valley, TURKEY

    Ihlara Valley, is a breathtaking canyon in Cappadocia, carved by the Melendiz River. Known for its rock-cut churches adorned with Byzantine frescoes (like the Agacalti Church) and lush greenery, it offers scenic hiking trails through 14 km of geological wonders and ancient history.

  • Aksaray, TURKEY

    Aksaray, Turkey, a gateway to Cappadocia, blends history and nature. With its Seljuk-era mosques and proximity to underground cities, it's a cultural crossroads in central Anatolia.

    Agzıkarahan Caravanserai

    Agzıkarahan Caravanserai, a 13th-century Seljuk-era roadside inn, lies along the ancient Silk Road near Aksaray. Known for its imposing stone portal and spacious courtyard, it provided shelter for traders and travelers.

  • Konya, TURKEY

    Located in the Central Anatolia region of Turkey, Konya is a city with population of 1,174,536. Historically, it was the capital of the Seljuq Sultanate of Rum and the Karamanids.

    Mevlana Museum

    This museum was built in the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammed Rumi, a Persian Sufi mystic, most commonly known as Rumi. Because he was the founder of the whirling dervishes, many of the exhibits are dedicated to their history.

Day 5: Konya - Egridir - Pamukkale (302 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Lycus River/Richmond Pamukkale Thermal or similar
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Buffet)

We take a scenic road between the lakes, and get to know Egridir, a beautiful town next to a large lake, with its walls and mosques. There’s time to have lunch. We then continue to Pamukkale- Hierapolis, whose calcareous waters have created the Cotton Castle (entrance included). Dinner included

  • Egridir, TURKEY

    Egirdir is a town situated on the southern tip of Lake Egirdir, overlooking Mount Davraz.

  • Pamukkale, TURKEY

    This site near Denizli, Turkey is known as the "White Castle" for its white limestone cliffs. For thousands of years, the inhabitants of and visitors to the area have used the thermal pools to relax.

    Hierapolis

    Translated from ancient Greek, Hierapolis means "Holy City." Built atop the hot springs near Pamukkale, the city was abandoned in the late medieval period. It's Roman theater is one of the best-preserved examples of such theaters in the world.

Day 6: Pamukkale - Kusadasi (167 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Ramada Izmir Kemalpasa/Anemon Aydin or similar 4 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Included (Buffet)

We leave in the direction of Ephesus, the best preserved ancient city of Asia Minor; 2000 years ago it had a quarter of a million inhabitants. We will discover the house of the Virgin Mary, the Basilica of Saint John and the impressive ruins at Ephesus (entrance included). We then go on to Kusadasi, a popular coastal town with a lot of atmosphere, commercial life and a small castle. Dinner included.

Note: During high season, from May through October, accommodations will be provided in Aydin instead of Kusadasi. In this case, after exploring Ephesus, we’ll make a stop in Kusadasi (4:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.), where we’ll include a panoramic tour of the city before continuing on to Aydin.

  • Kusadasi, TURKEY

    Kusadasi is a resort town on Turkey's Aegean coast. The municipality's primary industry is tourism.

    Ephesus

    The amphitheater at the ruins of Ephesus is still in excellent condition. The Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian, and the Basilica are other notable buildings. The Temple of Artemis was located on the outskirts of the city.

    House of the Virgin Mary

    This small cottage in the hills above Ephesus is supposedly the home where Mary, mother of Jesus, lived out her life after the events of the New Testament. It is regarded as a holy site for both Christians and Muslims.

Day 7: Kusadasi - Izmir - Bursa - Istanbul (11529 km)

Deluxe Hotel: Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded

We leave for the city with the fourth largest population in Turkey: Izmir. We make a brief visit with our guide to this city considered the most westernized and modern city in the country in terms of values, ideology and lifestyle. We then return to inland Turkey. Stop en route for lunch before reaching Bursa, the fourth largest city in Turkey, whose historic centre has been declared UNESCO World Heritage, with its traditional commercial districts, mosques, religious schools, public baths … The green mosque stands out. Arrival in Istanbul at the end of the day.

  • Izmir, TURKEY

  • Bursa, TURKEY

    Modern, industrial Bursa is built around the mosques, mausoleums and other sites from its incarnation as first Ottoman capital. Despite being built-up and somewhat chaotic, its durable Ottoman core and abundant parks keep it remarkably placid in places.

Day 8: Istanbul

Deluxe Hotel: Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
A sightseeing tour of the city awaits us. On our tour, we´ll enter the Suleymaniye Mosque, the largest in Istanbul, we'll explore the ancient walls, the Golden Horn, the bustling fishing district and we´ll marvel at the exterior of Hagia Sophia. Our tour also includes tickets to visit the Topkapi Palace, once the administrative heart of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and pavilions. In the afternoon, you´ll have free time to explore this city spanning two continents.

As the afternoon draws to a close, we'll arrange a transfer to Taksim, the city´s most vibrant commercial district. There, you'll have time to dine at one of its many restaurants and see the charming old tram that runs through the area. Alternatively, you can visit the nearby Galata Tower.

  • Istanbul, TURKEY

    Istanbul, TURKEY
    The most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city's biggest attraction is its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cultural and entertainment hub is across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoglu district.

    Suleymaniye Mosque

    The Suleymaniye Mosque was built on the order of Sultan Suleiman, who was nicknamed The Magnificent. The imperial architect Mimar Sinan built it. It is also one of the most important cultural heritage buildings in Turkey. It is the largest in the city of Istanbul and also boasts of one of the best-known panoramas in the city.

    Hagia Sophia (Outside Visit)

    Hagia Sophia
    The Hagia Sophia ("Holy Wisdom" in English) is a former Greek Orthodox basilica, built in the 6th century by the Byzantines, that was later converted to an imperial mosque under Ottoman rule. It now houses a museum.

    Topkapi Palace

    This magnificent palace in Istanbul was once home to all the Ottoman sultans until the reign of Abdulmecid I (1839-1860). The complex served as a royal residence and a setting for various state occasions and royal entertainment.

    Taksim Square

    Considered the heart of modern Istanbul, Taksim Square is one of the city’s main tourist attractions and cosmopolitan hubs. Here, you can find a variety of restaurants, bars, clubs, theaters and shopping stores.

Day 9: Private boat on the Bosphorus

Deluxe Hotel: Elite World Grand İstanbul Basın Ekspres or similar 5 stars hotel
Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
Today, we'll embark on a boat trip on the Bosphorus (tickets included), lasting about two hours on a private boat exclusively for Europamundo travelers. This journey will take us through the strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, dividing Istanbul between its European and Asian sides. We'll enjoy the lively activity of the strait with its many boats. We'll pass under the two bridges that link Europe and Asia and admire the Sultan's palaces, traditional wooden houses, and Ottoman architecture. Afterward, we'll return to central Istanbul and have some free time.

  • Istanbul, TURKEY

    Istanbul, TURKEY
    The most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city's biggest attraction is its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cultural and entertainment hub is across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoglu district.

Day 10: Istanbul

Breakfast: Included|Lunch: Excluded|Dinner: Excluded
The tour concludes after breakfast, and you'll be responsible for your own departure from the hotel. Please note that the standard check-out time is typically 10:00 a.m. For your convenience, you can store your luggage at the reception after check-out, allowing you to explore the city unencumbered. You may retrieve your belongings later at your leisure.

  • Istanbul, TURKEY

    Istanbul, TURKEY
    The most populous city in Turkey and the country's economic, cultural and historic center. The city's biggest attraction is its historic center, partially listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and its cultural and entertainment hub is across the city's natural harbor, the Golden Horn, in the Beyoglu district.

Price Includes

  • General Services: Travel by bus with English speaking guide, basic travel insurance, hotel and breakfast buffet. Airport Pickup
  • City tour in: Istanbul
  • Boat: on the Bosphorus in Istanbul
  • Ticket admission: Roman theatre in Aspendos, Greek Temple of Apollo in Side , Gumusler Monastery; Underground city of Kainacli; Goreme Valley; Uchisar , Valley of Ihlara , Caravanserai; Mevlana Mausoleum in Konya , Pamukkale - Hierapolis , house of the Virgin Mary, Basilica of St. John, Ruins of Ephesus , Suleiman the Great Mosque and TopKapi Palace in Istanbul
  • Evening transfer: Taksim Square in Istanbul
  • 6 dinner included in: Antalya, Nigde, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi

Price Excludes

  • Optional items
  • Personal expenses

Additional Note

  • The luggage allowed for each passenger on our tours is limited to one piece of a maximum of 30 kg. per person (note airlines and trains have their own limits, normally lower, to be respected).

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