7 Day Turkey Classics Tour

Discover Classical Turkey on a 7-day trip from Istanbul including Ankara, Saratli, Uçhisar, Goreme, Pamukkale, Ephesus, ?zmir, Troy, and Çanakkale.

Description

Day 1: Istanbul & Ankara

Pickup from a designated area in Istanbul and travel to Ankara, 450 km away, with a highlight being the Bosphorus Bridge crossing. Arrival at the hotel is followed by dinner and overnight stay.

Day 2: Ankara, Saratli & Cappadocia

After breakfast, enjoy a guided tour of Ankara, including the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and An?tkabir. Then, depart for Cappadocia with a stop at Saratli Underground City. Dinner and overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 3: Cappadocia

Breakfast followed by exploration of Cappadocia's landscape. Visit Göreme, Uçhisar, Monks Valley, and Derbent Valley. Return to the hotel for the night.

Day 4: Pamukkale

Leave Cappadocia for Pamukkale via air-conditioned coach. Stop at Sultan Han, a Seljuk caravanserai. Free time to explore Pamukkale's thermal pools before dinner and overnight stay at the hotel.

Day 5: Ephesus & ?zmir

Morning departure to Ephesus, visiting key sites like the Library of Celsus and the House of the Virgin Mary. Stop at a leather factory en route to ?zmir for dinner and overnight stay.

Day 6: ?zmir, Pergamon, Troy & Çanakkale

Visit Pergamon and its ruins, followed by the archaeological site of Troy. Dinner and overnight in Çanakkale.

Day 7: Çanakkale, Gallipoli & Istanbul

Visit Bursa's historic center before returning to Istanbul for drop-off in Taksim or the old city.

Hotels

This tour includes 6 nights in 4 or 5-star hotels with half board:
Ankara: Etap Alt?nel Ankara 5*, Ickale 5*, or similarCappadocia: Dinler Urgup 5*, Avrasya Hotel 5*, or similarPamukkale: Colossae Hotel 5*, Richmond Hotel 5*, or similar?zmir: Blanca 4*, Palm City 4*, or similarÇanakkale: Iris 4*, Akol 4*, or Idakale 4*, or similar

Prices pertain to double rooms. Extra bed requests are available at no additional cost, while single rooms incur a supplement.

Pickup

Pickup points in Istanbul include:
Marmara University Campus (Sultanahmet)Ataturk Cultural CenterMarmaray Yenikapi Station (Aksaray entrance)Marmaray Sirkeci Station (Sirkeci Gar entrance)

Changes to the Itinerary

Itinerary order may vary due to factors like arrival day and public holidays. Some sites may be inaccessible without prior notice.