11 Days Special Turkey Vacation Package

Greetings and welcome to Istanbul! Once you've arrived at the airport, be on the lookout for the UTA sign, which will guide you to your transfer to the hotel. Once you've checked in, the remainder of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure. However, you need not wait until tomorrow to begin exploring the city. Take a look at our optional tours. Overnight in Istanbul.

(Breakfast and Lunch are included.)

The city tour will start in the Old City after the delicious breakfast. Hippodrome is the main rota that was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985, and the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. Around Sultanahmet, the German Fountain—which was gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898—and the Obelisk of Theodosius—nearly 3,500 years old—were brought to the Hippodrome by Theodosius from the Temple of Karnak about 390. Serpent Column—considered that it was at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi before—and the Column of Constantine that was brought from the Apollon temple in Rome are other highlighted sites of the tour.

The next stop is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Its breathtaking design is the synthesis of 200-year-old Ottoman mosque architecture with Byzantine church architecture. The mosque is reflecting majesty and grandeur concepts through its architectural features, and its green, white Iznik tiles are fascinating with the blue ornaments of the dome.

Hagia Sophia Mosque, which is referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World,” is another amazing site that is more than 1,500 years old. The light creates a fascinating atmosphere while flowing inside from the dome windows, creating a colourful, mystic view when it reaches the mosaics on the wall. The lunch break will be around at 13:00 After that, UTA will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Please note: Do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for visits to religious places such as the Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

Early in the morning, around 6 or 6:30, the tour will move to Gallipoli. With breaks, the tour will arrive there at about noon. Kabatepe Museum is the first place that will be visited, which has a rich weapon, photograph, and garment collection that was used by soldiers during the Gallipoli Campaign.

Ari Burnu Cemetery will be next, which was built for the soldiers from Australia, New Zealand, the UK, India, and Malta that lost their lives during WW1 in the Gallipoli Campaign. Anzac Cove, Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine, and Chunuck Bair are on the list of places where the most intense struggles have occurred. While listening to their sad stories, you may feel the cruelty of the war again. Overnight in Canakkale.

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At about 9:00, after a delicious breakfast, Troy will be seen on the horizon. The well-known archeological and mythological site is the scene of the Trojan war and the endless love of Helen and Paris. The lunch break will be around 13:00 in Bergama. In the magnificent acropolis of Pergamon temples and the library that were the riches of its time will be visited. Did you know that Marcus Antonius gave all the parchments of this library to Cleopatra as a gift? You will learn more on the tour. There will be a 30-minute shopping break in Bergama because it is famous for its jewellery, stones, and silver goods.

Overnight in Kusadasi.

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Ephesus is a 9,000-year-old city that houses The biggest temple dedicated to Artemis is The Artemision, which is considered one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. This guided tour will focus on Curetes Street, the famous Roman baths, the Celsus Library, and the Grand theatre House of the Virgin Mary, with details in this outstanding example of a Roman port city.

Sirince village's 19th-century architecture is well preserved, and the village's reputation goes beyond the borders of the country, İzmir. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits, such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here, the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. Additionally, local women's crafts are available for purchase, and a well-known leather production facility will be the next stop. After a rich daily rich trip overnight in Kusadasi

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Around 8:00 the tour will move to the world-famous marvel of calcite travertines to Pamukkale. Before walking the ruins of Hierapolis or swimming in Pamukkale’s travertine pools we will have a lunch break around 13:30. Walking around white calcium terraces and the ruins of Hierapolis, lying in the natural, hot springs waters will renew your body. The region at the same time has well-known textile products that and there will be an outlet shopping chance. At approximately 18.30 we will be on the way back. Overnight in Kusadası.

(Breakfast and Dinner included)

After a great breakfast, at about 10:00 a.m., the tour will depart for Antalya with coffee breaks. Dinner and overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

The day will start with a great breakfast. Antalya is a city where the sea, sun, beach, forest, and coves are made it an attractive location to live throughout history. Many civilizations lived and left a historical treasure behind them. Kaleici is the Old City that you can trace Hellenistic, Roman, Byzantine, Seljuk, and Ottoman periods. Hadrian’s Gate was built in the name of Roman Emperor Hadrian, Yivli Minaret Complex, Giyaseddin Keyhusrev Madrasah, Selçuklu Madrasah, Zincirkiran Turbah, Nigar Hatun Turbah, Karatay Madrasa, Historical Marina are pieces of this treasure that will be visited during the tour. Plus, Karaalioglu Park reflects the flora of Antalya, and Hidirlik Tower can be seen in Kaleici. Lower Duden Waterfall will be the next stop to relax and be enchanted by its stunning view. Overnight in Antalya.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

A great breakfast first for energy and arrive at Konya about 2.5 hours drive with a coffee break. Lunch will be in Konya. Mevlana Museum and the striking green-tiled mausoleum of Mevlana will take you to the peaceful world of the Sufi sect known as Whirling Dervishes. Arrive in Cappadocia at around 18:30 and stay overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note:

1. This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach a minimum of 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in the given rate and lunch will be excluded.

2. If you are wishing to join the optional activity of Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning.

(Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)

A new day, new destinations... The day starts with a Cappadocia Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain, where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination; it can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and it hides the churches of Durmuş Kadir, Yusuf Koç, El Nazar, Sakli, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) Kılıçlar, Tokalı, and Dark churches. Plus, the Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you and you can explore The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans. Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley where you can see the symbols of Cappadocia Three Beauties. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and overnight in Cappadocia.

Please Note: Our guests who are wishing to experience the Cappadocia Hot Air Balloon Tour will be picked up from the hotel at about 05:30 by sunrise. On the Hot Air Balloon, the sunrise over splendid fairy chimneys and valleys can be watched. The flight will last about 1 hour and end with a champagne celebration on the land.

(Breakfast included)

Today is the final day in Turkey. Get ready for your flight home with wonderful memories. Safe travels until we meet again!