Turkey has a variety of iconic sites and important regions to visit. Every city has its own history, tradition and importance, which makes it an ideal spot for exploration. The Sensational Turkey Tour that enables you to visit and explore the most interesting and famous regions. Set yourself free to enjoy this holiday experience and let us organize everything for you so you can enjoy this holiday package at its maximum. If you are looking for Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia this tour is also ideal for you.
Day 1
For your own comfort, a fully air conditioned and modern vehicle will wait for you at the airport. Upon landing, you will be transferred to a beautiful hotel in Istanbul. The day is free of schedule so you are free to explore the vibrant neighbourhoods, taste some typical Turkish recipes or rest.
Day 2
After a breakfast at the hotel, members of our team will drive you to the first stop of the Istanbul city tour. A professional tour guide will accompany you during the day so feel free to make some questions about history and culture. The tour in Istanbul includes visits at Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and at the Sultans’ Tombs. The day will be full of history and culture as you will have the opportunity to combine both in a fun and exciting way. Between the sightseeing, a lunch break will be given so you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. During the afternoon you will return back to the hotel.
Day 3
During the next morning, a breakfast will be offered at the hotel, followed by the check out. Members of our team will drive you to the airport, from where you will fly to an airport close to Cappadocia. Once you arrive, a tour guide will welcome you and proceed with the first day of the Cappadocia tour. The region is known for having spectacular valleys full of interesting rock formations and fairy chimneys. During this day you will visit two of the most famous, the Devrent and the Monks Valley.
A visit to a local pottery workshop in also included so you can learn interesting information about the production and purchase some souvenirs. At Avanos town, a lunch will also be served at a local restaurant. After lunch, you will visit the infamous Goreme Open Air Museum to observe the cave monasteries and then the Uchisar Castle for some exceptionally beautiful panoramic views. During the afternoon, the bus will transfer you to a hotel in Cappadocia, where you will be free to spend your time as you wish.
Day 4
The second day of your Cappadocia tour includes a breakfast served at the hotel, followed by the check out. According to the schedule of this day, you will visit two interesting valleys, the Red and the Pigeons’ Valley where you can admire spectacular rock formations and pigeons’ nests carved into rocks. The tour continues to Cavusin village, where you can walk around to observe cave houses and feel the charming atmosphere of the area.
After visiting the village, a break will take place at a nearby restaurant where you can taste some typical recipes. The last stop of the tour in Cappadocia will be made at Kaymakli underground city. This impressive underground settlement is the longest tunnel system of the area with many floors and multiple rooms.
By the end of the tour, a bus will transfer you to the airport. From there you will fly to Izmir. Arrival is expected during the evening and a fully air conditioned vehicle will drive you to a hotel in Kusadasi to spend your night.
Day 5
During the morning, after the breakfast, a vehicle will drive you to Selçuk so you can start a road trip towards Pamukkale. The road trip has an approximate duration of 3 hours during which few short stops will be made for your own comfort. When you arrive at Pamukkale, a freshly made and delicious meal will be served at a local restaurant.
Accompanied by a professional tour guide, you will start exploring the area by stopping by the spectacular Cotton Castle. This natural wonder is a magnificent backdrop for your photos and the ideal spot to enjoy the flawless tranquil setting. Then, you will continue this tour by visiting the ancient city of Hierapolis. The ruins include, among others, an ancient theatre, a necropolis and roman baths.
By the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area by yourself. During the afternoon, you will return back to the hotel in Kusadasi where you will be free to enjoy your evening as you wish.
Day 6
After enjoying a breakfast, a comfortable bus will drive you towards the starting point of the Ephesus tour. A professional guide will accompany you and provide important descriptions about the places of interest. The first site to visit in Ephesus is the location where ruins of the Temple of Artemis are. This temple is characterized as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world.
The archaeological site of Ephesus is the next stop. Ephesus was entirely built with marble and demonstrates impressive aesthetics. During your time there, you can observe houses with mosaics, an ancient theatre, the marble streets, the agora and many other impressive structures. After spending some time there, the guide will take you to a nearby restaurant in order to enjoy a lunch break.
The house of Virgin Mary and Isabey Mosque are the last stops of the day. During the afternoon, a vehicle will drive you to the airport so you can fly back to Istanbul. Upon landing, you will be transferred to a hotel in order to rest.
Day 7
On the last day of this 7-day experience, you will have a breakfast at the hotel and then transferred to the airport in order to fly back home full of long lasting memories from your time in Turkey.
Istanbul – Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Ephesus
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Most of our guests join this tour for Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Ride, please also book your balloon tour online.
Explore the most well-known cities in Turkey by joining an exciting 7-day tour package. This excursion is ideal for those who wish to spend 7 days in Turkey with a schedule that combines both, relaxation and sightseeing. Visit important archaeological sites, admire the beauty of nature, learn interesting facts about the culture and spend some quality time with your loved ones during the Sensational Turkey Tour.
Arrival in Istanbul: The 7-day holiday package begins when you arrive in Istanbul. Our staff will be waiting for you at the airport and transfer you to a comfortable hotel in the city centre.
Free Day: Once you are at the hotel, you are free to explore the city as you wish. During the day, you may walk around and feel the vibrant atmosphere or relax at the hotel.
Breakfast: The second day of this holiday package begins with a delicious breakfast at the hotel. A bus will then transfer you to a central location so you can start your guided tour in Istanbul.
Sightseeing in Istanbul: Accompanied by a professional tour guide you will have the opportunity to visit some of the most iconic and famous sites in Istanbul. Starting from the infamous Hippodrome, to the Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque, this tour will unfold you the history of the city. In addition, you will visit the Topkapi Palace, the Sultans’ Tombs and the Grand Bazaar.
Lunch: In between the stops, a lunch break will take place at a local restaurant in order to taste some characteristic Turkish recipes.
Return to hotel: Istanbul tour finishes during the afternoon. The bus will drive you back to the hotel to spend your evening as you wish.
Flight to Cappadocia: With a morning flight, participant will travel to an airport close to Cappadocia. Upon landing, a tour guide will welcome you and brief you about the schedule.
Valleys: During the first day in Cappadocia you will explore two famous valleys. Firstly, the Devrent valley that is known for having some rock formations and fairy chimneys that look like animals and items. Secondly, the Monks valley where you can admire the mushroom-like fairy chimneys.
Avanos Town: Your next stop will be made at Avanos town in order to visit a pottery workshop. Take the chance to purchase some souvenirs while listening to interesting facts about the workshop’s production. By the end of your visit there, a lunch will be served.
Goreme Open Air Museum: This site is one of the most visited in the region as it covers a large area and features many churches and monasteries that are carved into rocks. You will have some time in order to walk around and learn the history of this early Christian settlement.
Uchisar Castle: Before going to a hotel in Cappadocia, a last stop will be made at Uchisar Castle in order to observe panoramic views over the valleys.
Valleys: After the breakfast at the hotel, your exploration in Cappadocia continues for a second day. During this day, you will visit the Red Valley which is known for having rock formations and fairy chimneys of red colour. In addition, you will visit the Pigeons’ Valley. This impressive valley hosts pigeons’ nests carved into rocks.
Cavusin Village: The abandoned Greek village of Cavusin in the next stop of the tour. There, you can feel the flawless mystery charm of the settlement while observing cave houses. After spending some time there, the guide will take you to a nearby restaurant for a lunch break.
Kaymakli Underground City: The last site on the schedule is the impressive underground city in Kaymakli. This enormous underground city has multiple floors connected via tunnels and visitors can walk around the various rooms.
Flight to Izmir: During the afternoon, a modern vehicle will drive you to the airport. From there, you will fly to Izmir. Upon landing, members of our team will transfer you to a hotel in Kusadasi in order to rest.
Road trip to Pamukkale: During the morning, a breakfast will be offered at the hotel and then a bus will drive you to Pamukkale. The road trip is approximately 3 hours long however, few stops will be made for your own comfort. Once you are there, a much-needed lunch will be served.
Cotton Castle: Pamukkale’s exploration begins with a visit at a natural wonder, the Cotton Castle. This majestic white-washed mountain has some impressive terraces that are filled with thermal water. Walk around, observe the spectacular scenery and do not forget to snap some photos.
Hierapolis: Pamukkale is also known for the ancient city of Hierapolis. This ancient settlement became known during the antiquity due to the existence of the nearby hot springs. Nowadays, visitors can observe well-preserved ruins such as the theatre, the agora and the necropolis.
Free Time: By the end of the guided tour, you will have some free time to explore the area as you wish. An interesting place to visit is the Cleopatra’s Pool, an antique thermal pool. If you wish to swim and enjoy the therapeutic benefits, there is an extra entrance fee.
Breakfast: Before the check out from the room, participants will have a breakfast at the hotel. The day includes an exciting road trip towards Ephesus.
Tempe of Artemis: The first stop will take place at the ruins of the Temple of Artemis. With its imposing size and excellent design, this temple is characterized as one of the 7 wonders of the ancient world. The tour guide will provide a detailed description of the temple and answer your questions.
Ephesus: The schedule includes also a visit at the infamous ancient city of Ephesus. Also known as the marble city, this site will impress you with its upgraded aesthetics. You will walk around the marble streets and observe several important ruins such as the theatre, the agora and the temples.
Religious Sites: The tour in Ephesus includes visits at an important Christian and Muslim sites. After having a lunch break, you will be driven to a tranquil location where the house of Virgin Mary is. Them you will visit Isabey Mosque which is an exquisite example of Ottoman architectural style.
Flight to Istanbul: By the end of the tour, during the afternoon, the members of our team will transfer you to the airport. From there, after a 1-hour flight, you will arrive in Istanbul. Upon landing, a vehicle will drive you to a hotel in order to spend your night.
Breakfast: For the last day of this exciting 7-day tour package, a breakfast will be offered at the hotel’s restaurant.
Transfer to the airport: During the midday, you need to check out from the hotel. A comfortable car will drive you to the airport in order to return back home.
