Unfold the natural beauty that Turkey has during your holidays by joining a relaxing, yet exciting 7-day excursion. The Exciting Turkey Tour that enables you to explore multiple regions and cities that are known for their history and are characterized as natural wonders. Enjoy the tranquillity of the setting, listen to interesting information from a professional tour guide and create long lasting memories during this 7-day tour. If you are looking for Hot Air Balloon Ride in Cappadocia this tour is also ideal for you.
Day 1
This excursion begins during the morning time. If you are already at Istanbul airport, you can proceed directly with the schedule. Alternatively, a vehicle will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the airport so you can fly to an airport close to Cappadocia. A tour guide will accompany you towards the first stop of your tour in Cappadocia. More precisely, during this day you will visit two famous valleys, the Devrent and the Pasabag Monks. During your time there, you can walk around and admire imposing fairy chimneys and rock formations.
After a lunch break and a visit at a pottery workshop, the tour continues to Goreme Open Air Museum to observe cave churches and monasteries. Finally, from Uchisar Castle you can observe stunning panoramic views over the valleys. During the afternoon, you will be transferred to a hotel in Cappadocia in order to relax and enjoy your evening.
Day 2
This day starts with a breakfast at the hotel before the check out. The guide will explain the schedule of the day, which contains a guided tour in the south of Cappadocia. Two interesting valleys are included in the schedule, namely, the Red and the Pigeons’ Valleys. Get ready to experience their magical atmosphere and snap some really nice photos there. You will also visit the Cavusin village, an abandoned early Christian settlement and then enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant.
The last stop will take place at Kaymakli underground city which is the largest tunnel complex in the region. During the afternoon, you will enjoy an over-night bus from Cappadocia to Pamukkale. The road trip is approximately 10 hours but includes several short stops for your own comfort.
Day 3
Once you arrive at Pamukkale, you will be transferred to a hotel so you can freshen up and have a breakfast. Right after that, the tour guide will accompany you to the first stop of your tour, at the Red Springs. These hot springs are known for their therapeutic benefits as the water has increased temperature compared to other thermal springs.
Then, you will visit the Hierapolis ancient city in order to learn its history and admire the preserved ruins that the city has. An hour of free time follows, during which, you can explore Pamukkale as you which. Take this opportunity to visit the Cleopatra’s Pool and swim into the thermal waters, at an extra cost.
By the end of the free time, the guide will transfer you to the White Cliffs so you can admire the beauty of nature. A lunch break and a visit at an onyx factory are also included. During the afternoon, you will return back to the hotel in order to rest.
Day 4
A breakfast will be served at the hotel the next morning and after that, a comfortable bus will transfer you to a hotel in Antalya. The road trip is approximately 4 hours and upon arrival, participants will enjoy a free day, without any schedule.
Day 5
For this day, get ready to explore the most impressive spot of natural beauty that Antalya has. After the breakfast, you will arrive at Perge. This area is one of the most famous Roman cities in Anatolia with many sculptures and interesting architectural style. The ancient city of Aspendos is the next stop, where you can walk around and observe an impressively large ancient theatre.
At a river-site local restaurant, a delicious lunch will be served. Enjoy the tasty flavours and the magnificent views over the river during your time there. After that, you will have some free time to explore Side and unfold its history and culture. Before returning to the hotel, a short photo stop will be made at Manavgat Waterfall.
Day 6
The pre-last day of your 7-day excursion in Turkey includes a freshly made breakfast at the hotel. This day is free of schedule so you can explore Antalya according to your interests. The city if one of the most visited holiday resorts in the country and has a plethora of relaxing and exiting activities to do.
Day 7
On the last day of your excursion, you will have a breakfast at the hotel and then check out. During the midday, a car will drive you to the airport so you can fly back to Istanbul. Upon landing, in case you wish to stay in Istanbul, a car will drive you to your hotel in the city centre.
Cappadocia – Pamukkale – Antalya – Aspendos – Perge – Manavgat
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The Exciting Turkey Tour ( 7 Days) is the best option for those who wish to visit some of the most stunning and impressive locations around the country. The 7-day excursion combines perfectly sightseeing opportunities, extraordinary landscapes and cultural exploration. Get away from the crowds and enjoy the maximum of your holidays, while creating long lasting memories.
Flight to Cappadocia: On the first day, a comfortable vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Istanbul and drive you to the airport. In case you are already at the airport, you can proceed with the schedule. You will fly to an airport close to Cappadocia and a tour guide will welcome you upon landing.
Valleys: Cappadocia is known for having some truly spectacular valleys full of rock formations and fairy chimneys. During the first day, you will visit the Devrent valley in which rock formations look like animals. In addition, you will visit the Monks valley where you can see mushroom-like fairy chimneys.
Avanos Town: Before going for a lunch, you will have the opportunity to learn about the pottery tradition in Avanos town. Visiting a pottery workshop enables you to receive information about the local production and purchase some souvenirs.
Goreme Open Air Museum: The tour continues with a stop at Goreme Open Air museum. This is one of the most visited sites in the region as it has monasteries and churches that are carved into rocks.
Uchisar Castle: The last stop will take place at Uchisar Castle from where you can enjoy the breath taking panoramic scenery and views over the valleys. During the afternoon, you will be taken to a hotel in order to spend your evening there.
Valleys: After a delicious breakfast at the hotel, the guide will brief you regarding the schedule of the day. On this day, you will visit another two famous valleys in the region. Firstly, the Red Valley will take your breath away with its red-colour rock formations. Secondly, you will visit the Pigeons’ Valley where you can see nests carved into rocks.
Cavusin Village: Before going for a lunch break at a local restaurant, the guide will drive you to the abandoned village of Cavusin. This settlement used to be a Greek village and has a unique charm with many cave houses.
Kaymakli Underground City: The last stop of the day will take place at the largest tunnel structure of the area. Kaymakli underground city is an exceptional site with many floors and rooms to explore.
Overnight bus to Pamukkale: During the afternoon, a comfortable bus will drive you to Pamukkale. This over-night road trip has an approximate duration of 10 hours. Please note that several stops are included for your own comfort.
Breakfast: The third day of this excursion begins with your arrival at Pamukkale. Once you are there, you will be transfer to a hotel in order to refresh yourself and enjoy a breakfast.
Red Springs: At first, you will visit the infamous Red Springs. This beautiful location has thermal waters that are known for having higher temperature than any other hot spring in the country. Red Springs attract many visitors who wish to enjoy their therapeutic benefits.
Hierapolis: After spending some time there, an interesting sightseeing experience follows in the ancient city of Hierapolis. During the guided tour, you will observe some important ruins such as the ancient theatre, the necropolis, the roman baths and some temples.
Free Time: The guide will then offer you some free time in order to explore Pamukkale as you wish. A great thing to do is to visit the Cleopatra’s Pool and swim into the thermal waters at an extra cost.
White Cliffs: According to the schedule, the guide will then take you to the infamous White Cliffs. This impressive white-colour mountain has terraces filled with thermal water creating a spectacular backdrop for your photos.
Onyx Factory: The tour in Pamukkale includes also a lunch and a visit at an onyx factory where you can purchase some great souvenirs. During the afternoon, you will return back to the hotel in Pamukkale in order to relax.
Breakast: The next morning, participants will enjoy a breakfast at the hotel. After check out, a bus will transfer you to Antalya. The road trip is approximately 4 hours.
Free Day: Once you arrive in Antalya, you will be transferred to a hotel. The rest of the day is free of schedule to explore the city as you wish.
Perge: A delicious breakfast will be offered at the hotel in order to get the energy needed for your tour. After that, a fully air conditioned bus will drive you to Perge. Accompanied by a tour guide, you will explore this ancient Roman city. The site will impress you with its well-preserved ruins and sculptures.
Aspendos: You will then be transferred to Aspendos, another interesting archaeological site. The tour guide will explain everything you need to know about the location. An interesting highlight is that, Aspendos has an enormously large ancient theatre.
Lunch: During the day, a lunch break will take place at a local restaurant close to a river. The location is stunning as the restaurant is surrounded by the beauty of nature. After the lunch, you will have some free time to explore Side according to your interests.
Manavgat Waterfall: The tour finishes during the afternoon. A modern and comfortable bus will drive you back to Antalya. During the road trip, a short stop will be made at the infamous Manavgat Waterfall in order to snap some photos and admire the beauty of nature.
Free Day: After many days of touring, this day is free to enjoy your time. Antalya is one of the most famous holiday destinations in the country and has many activities, sites and things to do during your free day.
Breakfast: On the last day of this extraordinary 7-day experience, a breakfast will be offered at the hotel.
Flight to Istanbul: During midday, a vehicle will drive you to the airport, in order to fly back to Istanbul.
