BEST OF TURKEY

best of Turkey 

eleven days Turkey tour

Arrival to Istanbul

DAY 2 ISTANBUL-ISTANBUL

Istanbul is largest city of Turkiye, and city has unusual history combination of Greek Orthodox, Roman, Ottoman   and modern day Islam.    Istanbul is melting spot of western and eastern culture. Modern Istanbul is magnificent city with 17 000 000 inhabitants and on two continents but our destinations on the European side. We visit St Sophia, blue mosque (sultan Ahmet mosque), ancient hippodrome, underground basilica (water reservoir) and Topkapı palace. All most is full day tour. We can have lunch any time on tour. St Sophia, Blue mosque, hippodrome and Topkapı palace are very close to each other therefore after leaving from our vehicle the rest of tour is by walking. That area is called as Sultanahmet area and vehicles not allowed accept tourist busses and tram. We finish the first day at Grand bazaar (the oldest covered bazaar with 4000 shops and 16 entrances.

Overnight at Istanbul bb

DAY 3 İSTANBUL-IZMIR-KUSADASI

We will have short visit to the Spice Baazar(Egyptian Baazar) mystical smells of different aromas of various spices. Shops sell  dried fruits, vegetables, etc. Old ambiance atracted shoppers and tourist.

And then we will join aa cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous. Afternoon we visit summer residence of Ottoman family, which  called Beylerbeyi palace on the Asian shore of Bosporus. We drive to the Çamlıca Hill and enjoying very beautiful view Of İstanbul

Afternoon fly to Izmir, drive to Kusadasi via Ephesus

Overnight at Kusadası bb

DAY 4 KUSADASI-KUSADASI

Today we have a short drive and a very busy day at the ancient ruins of Ephesus, a city with origins dating back to the 10th century BC. We will visit the well-preserved archaeological remains of Ephesus, as well as the house of Virgin Mary and St. John Basilica, where Apostle John the Evangelist interred. Before returning to Kuşadası, we end the day with a visit to a leather production center.bb

DAY 5 KUSADASI-PAMUKKALE

Today we journey to Pamukkale (Cotton Castle), where thermal waters flow into magnificent white travertine terraces on a nearby hillside, a breath-taking sight. We will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis (Sacred City), a Roman spa city founded around 190 BC, and originally a center for pagan cults until it transformed into a Christian center in the first century. The Apostle Philip lived and martyred in Hierapolis, and recently his grave discovered. We stay overnight and enjoy dinner at the hotel

DAY 5 PAMUKKALE-FETHİYE

We drive all morning on Taurus Mountain range; finally arrive in Koycegiz Dalyan Lake. Immediately we we jump on our lake cruise boat very soon we can be in the mud pool and in hot thermal water. After one hour cruising in the Canal which is connecting lake and Aegean Sea. We will stop at the coastal beach of İztuzu (separate lake and Sea) lunch and swimming brake on the beach. If we are lucky, can see Carette Carette turtles and feeding them.

Overnight At Fethiye bb

DAY 6 FETHİYE-ANTALYA 

You must be ready for action today, prepare your swimming Costume we drive famous gorge to the Saklıkent. On the way visiting carpet weaving centre. First walking along the Saklıkent Gorge, passing strong water current will excited you. After lunch, we have opportunity Do River rafting about 5 km, the rest of afternoon we drive to Antalya. After dinner, we walk in the Kaleiçi(old town of Antalya) and marina, enjoying magnificent ambience of  Hadrian’s gate. 

Overnight at Antalya bb 

DAY 7 ANTALYA –KONYA

We will commence tour at Karpuzkaldıran waterfall, which is unique waterfall in the world. Because water fall down strait into Mediterranean Sea 

Today we will visit best-preserved Roman Theatre of Asia minor at Aspendos, that theatre still using for summer intellectual activities. After short bus ride having lunch by Manavgat waterfall and relaxing. The rest of afternoon driving on Taurus Mountain range.

Overnight at Konya bb

DAY 8 KONYA CAPPADOCIA

We depart for Cappadocia visiting on the way Tobruk Caravansary and Crater Lake.  We will stop several times for photos before than arrive in Cappadocia and visiting underground city of Derinkuyu. (Largest and deepest at the Area) 

Overnight at Cappadocia  bb 

DAY 9 CAPPADOCIA-CAPPADOCIA

Today we will enjoy lunar landscape scenery of Cappadocia and visiting Göreme open air Museum, Uçhisar  Karlık sokak, Pigeon valley and Develi. We can see pottery production centre. We conclude day by drinking Turkish coffee with magnificent view of Ortahisar. (Turkish Folklore and belly dancing evening)

Overnight at Cappadocia bb

DAY 10 CAPPADOCIA- ANKARA

Early morning departure for Ankara visiting Anatolian civilization museum and mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk 

Overnight at Ankara 

DAY11 ANKARA-ISTANBUL

We will enjoy driving on Black Sea Mountain range. Tour ending by arrive in istanbul

1. 0-3 years old free
2. 3-6 years old %50 discount
3. Over than 7 years old adult price
4.  Museum entrance is mention on the tour
5. You must be enough fit for walking and travelling long distance
6. A/C nonsmoking bus
7. Cancellation is not possible at the last 24 hours
8. You can simplify our job by being ready at your hotel’s reception 10 minutes before than departure time
9. Sunup Travel is not responsible for any loss or theft of personal belongings on tour
10. No refund unused portion of tour
12. Sunup Travel is not responsible if unforeseen events effected tours (strike. demonstrations, accident etc.)
13. 10 nights bad and breakfast basin accommadation included
14. İnbound and outbound transfers included