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Turkish Express

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From Izmir to Istanbul
4.4 (38 reviews)

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Ancient Wonders
Walk among ruins, temples, and timeless landmarks
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 6 - 22
Ages 6+
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Itinerary

  1. Intro

    Introduction

  2. Day 1

    Izmir

    Izmir
    Start point
    İzmir, Türkiye (Outside the Terminal Building , 00:00 - 23:55)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)
    Itinerary Image 1
  3. Day 2

    Izmir

    Izmir
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Kaya İzmir Thermal & Convention)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the House of the Virgin Mary
    • Stop at a regional carpet center to observe traditional Turkish rug weaving

    Optional Activities

    • Full-day tour: Discover the spectacular ruins of Ephesus including marble streets, the Theater, Library of Celsus, and Temple of Hadrian
    Landmarks
    Ephesus
    Library of Celsus
    Temple of Hadrian
    House of the Virgin Mary
  4. Day 3

    Izmir to Pamukkale

    Izmir to Pamukkale
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Adempira Spa & Thermal Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Visit a leather fashion showroom showcasing Turkish craftsmanship
    • Tour the ancient spa city of Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Pamukkale
    Hierapolis
    Itinerary Image 1
  5. Day 4

    Pamukkale to Fethiye

    Pamukkale to Fethiye
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Alesta Yacht Hotel)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour featuring Telmessos Ancient Theatre
    • Visit the bustling Fish Market
    Landmarks
    Telmessos Ancient Theatre
    Fish Market
  6. Day 5

    Fethiye

    Fethiye
    Accommodation
    Hotel 4* (Alesta Yacht Hotel)

    Optional Activities

    • Boat cruise along the turquoise coast with swim stops at secluded bays and islands
  7. Day 6

    Fethiye to Antalya

    Fethiye to Antalya
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at a local restaurant)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk through the charming Old Harbor and Kaleici district
    Landmarks
    Old Harbor
    Kaleici
  8. Day 7

    Antalya

    Antalya
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Mercure Antalya Konyaaltı)

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Perge, a well-preserved ancient city
    • Visit Aspendos, boasting one of the best-preserved Roman theaters in the world
    Landmarks
    Perge
    Aspendos
  9. Day 8

    Antalya to Cappadocia

    Antalya to Cappadocia
    Meals
    Dinner
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Stop at a 13th-century Seljuk caravanserai
    • Explore the underground city of Saratli, carved into soft volcanic rock
    Landmarks
    Saratli
    Itinerary Image 1
  10. Day 9

    Cappadocia

    Cappadocia
    Meals
    Dinner (Dinner at the hotel)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* ( Gamirasu Cave Luxury Hotel Cappadocia)

    Included Activities

    • Participate in a hands-on pottery demonstration

    Optional Activities

    • Hot Air Balloon Ride at sunrise offering panoramic views of fairy chimneys and lunar landscapes
    • Half-day tour: Discover Goreme Open-Air Museum, Avanos (famous for pottery), Devrent (Imagination) Valley, and Red Valley
    • Witness a Whirling Dervishes ceremony
    Landmarks
    Goreme Open-Air Museum
    Avanos
    Devrent Valley
    Red Valley
  11. Day 10

    Cappadocia to Ankara

    Cappadocia to Ankara
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Grand Mercure Ankara)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
    Landmarks
    Salt Lake
    Anitkabir
  12. Day 11

    Ankara to Istanbul

    Ankara to Istanbul
    Meals
    Dinner (Farewell dinner)
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Visit the Spice Market

    Optional Activities

    • Bosphorus cruise passing Ottoman palaces and waterside mansions between Europe and Asia
    Landmarks
    Spice Market
    Bosphorus
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  13. Day 12

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    Accommodation
    Hotel 5* (Burdock Hotel Istanbul, Autograph Collection)

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hagia Sophia
    • Visit the Hippodrome
    • Visit the Blue Mosque

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Topkapi Palace Museum, the opulent residence of Ottoman sultans (Harem section excluded)
    • Traditional Turkish dinner with belly dancing show
    Landmarks
    Hagia Sophia
    Hippodrome
    Blue Mosque
    Topkapi Palace Museum
  14. Day 13

    Istanbul

    Istanbul
    End point
    Istanbul, Türkiye (eparture transfer to Istanbul IST Airport or Istanbul SAW Sabiha Gokcen Airport İstanbul Airport, İstanbul Airport Turkey, Istanbul, 34275, Türkiye, 00:00 - 23:55)
    Meals
    Breakfast

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