8 Day Best of Turkey Tour

Tour Start Date

Available on Everyday

Tour Route

Istanbul – Bursa – Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia – Istanbul

8 Days Best of Turkey Tour Package Summary

If you are looking for something special and extraordinary then look no further. The best Turkey package for a short visit for Religious & Historical Sites & Natural Sites in Turkey, including Istanbul, Bursa, Kusadasi, Pamukkale Konya , Cappadocia and back to Istanbul. This an exquisite tour for you with all the bells and whistles. An Ideal tour for these who loves history and culture for their 8 Days Best of Turkey Tour.

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Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day
Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul’s original name is Byzantium then Constantinople. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, museums, customs and twelve million people. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 2 – Istanbul City Tour
(Breakfast included) After breakfast we depart for Istanbul City Tour. We will visit to SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. It is located across from St. Sophia and it built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. After that, we will see the ANCIENT HIPPODROME, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. Visit to HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE: The Hagia Sophia, previously known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is simply The best of its kind! Hagia Sophia is the greatest surviving example of Byzantine Architecture. For 1000 years it was once the largest church in the world, decorated with stunning 6th century golden mosaics. Today it is a mosque. After the lunch, Murtis Tour will take you to the ASIL EFENDI which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
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Day 3 – Istanbul – Bursa City Tour and Transfer to Kusadası
(Breakfast and dinner included) After breakfast at 08:00 – 08:30 am depart for Bursa , we will first visit the historical Covered Bazaar and Ulucami (Grand) Mosque of Bursa and Silk Bazaar. After tour we will have a lunch break, we continue with visits to Green Mosque and Green Mausoleum. Visit to Traditional Turkish Delight Factory. After the tour transfer to Kusadasi. Once we reach to Kusadasi time is going to be 19:00- 19:30 and check in to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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Day 4 – Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince
(Breakfast and dinner included) After breakfast start your fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best preserved ancient sites in the world. In our Ephesus your you will also see the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsius Library, Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00pm. After the lunch, we will visit a place which continues to perform one of the oldest arts of Turkey; a carpet weaving centre. After that we will do a Turkish Sirince Village Tour. Sirince's construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all original with their white paints. On the way we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. After your tour we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi.
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Day 5 – Kusadasi – Pamukkale Tour
(Breakfast and Dinner included) After breakfast we depart for Pamukkale. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we will visit visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Lunch break in Turkish restaurant. After your tour transfer your hotel and check in. Overnight in Pamukkale.
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Day 6 – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
(Breakfast Included) After Breakfast check out from your hotel and depart to Cappadocia via Konya. Once you reach Konya, visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour continue to Cappadocia. Once you reach time will be around 18:00 – 19:00 Check in your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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Day 7 - Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
(Breakfast Included) You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After here continue to visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After here we will visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After Tour returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
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Day 8 – Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour
(Breakfast included) Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing Tursan Travel.
8 DAYS BEST OF TURKEY TOUR INCLUDES
  • All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary
  • 2 nights’ hotel in Istanbul
  • 2 nights’ hotel in Kusadsası
  • 1 night hotel in Pamukkale
  • 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Istanbul Bursa Tour
  • Guided Ephesus & Sirince Village Tour
  • Guided Pamukkale Tour
  • Guided Konya Tour
  • Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City & Goreme Museum
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
  • Professional English - speaking tour guides
  • Hotel room taxes
Excludes
  • Domestic Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul 
  • Tipping is Mandatory: Daily 2 Euro for Per Person for Guide and 1 Euro for Per Person for Driver
  • International flights
  • Insurance: All types
  • City Tax
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Hotel LIST or Similar Category
Istanbul La Quinta By Wyndham Hotel
Kusadası Faustina Hotel
Pamukkale Pam Thermal Hotel
Cappadocia El Puente Cave Hotel