10 Days - 9 Night Turkey Package- Budget Friendly

Explore the most popular and famous visited places of Turkey on a budget friendly, customized and compact itinerary. Visit the Highlights of Istanbul, Ancient Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya and Cappadocia. Day tours at the regions, flight tickets, bus tickets, airport transfers, hotel accommodations are included and provided. This tour is easy pace. Do not miss this once in a life time learning experience.

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival Istanbul

Pass By: Istanbul New Airport Transfer, Istanbul Turkey
Upon arrival Istanbul Airport, greeted by your driver and drive to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Istanbul.

No meals included on this day.
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Tour

Stop At: Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), Ayasofya Square, Sultanahmet, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
the church of Divine Wisdom, one of the greatest marvels of architecture, constructed as a basilica in the 6th century by Emperor Justinian. St Sophia was the largest cathedral in the world for nearly a thousand years: it is considered the masterpiece of Byzantine architecture being the religious center of the city during the Byzantine period.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Blue Mosque, Sultanahmet Mah At Meydani Cad No 7, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
also known as The Mosque of Sultan Ahmet which boasts a unique feature of 6 minarets. View its glorious interiors and distinctive blue tiles built by the Ottoman Sultan Ahmet I in the year 1616, Blue mosque today is one of the most famous landmarks of the old city. Proceed to the only remains of Hippodrome of Constantinople, which consists of three monumental columns and a fountain. This is where chariot races took place in the past. Built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203AD,
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Topkapi Palace, Cankurtaran Mahallesi Gulhane Park, Near Sultanahmet Square, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
As well as being the imperial residence of the Sultan, the palace was also the seat of government for the ottoman empire. It housed the ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years.

Presently, its a museum palace with a wide collection of porcelain, antiques, holy relics and other treasures.
Duration: 2 hours

Stop At: Grand Bazaar Jewelers, Alemdar Mah. Bab-I Ali Cad. Guran Han No:34 D. 4 Fatih, Istanbul 34110 Turkey
One of the largest covered markets in the world with more than 60 streets, 18 entrances and 4000 shops. You will find, in an authentic oriental atmosphere, all kind of gifts, leather clothing, rugs,antiques, jewellery, hand-woven fabrics etc
Duration: 1 hour

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Istanbul

Day 3: Cruising on Bosphorus / flight to Izmir

Stop At: Bosphorus Strait, Istanbul 34122 Turkey
where you will enjoy a magnificent view, great history, and beautiful nature. The Bosphorus divides Europe and Asia geographically but connects culturally and historically. This cruise will be the highlight of your trip to Istanbul. After the tour, you will drive to the airport for your 1 h 30min domestic flight to Izmir. Upon arrival in Izmir Airport, you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel. Check-in. Overnight in Kusadasi

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 4: Full-day Ephesus Tour

Stop At: Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), Selcuk 35100 Turkey
Mary was brought to ephesus by the apostle John after the resurection of Jesus Christ and lived her final days here.This church was erected on the foundations of that house and its authenticity has been confirmed by Pope lV and Pope John Paul ll. Many visitors describe this as an uplifting or spiritual experience.
Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Ephesus Museum, Selcuk Turkey
The best preserved classic city in western Mediterranean. The largest open-air museum in Turkey with marble streets, Library of Celsus, The great theatre, Odeon Temple and more..In 1964, the Ephesus Museum was founded and the findings from the excavations at Ephesus archeological site and around were put to this museum. At one of the sections, you can see a wide collection of coins dating back to when money was first used in history.

The museum can be viewed as.....
1- Sculptures from the fountains

2- Finds from the Terrace Houses

3-Coins

4-Ephesus through the Ages

5-Courtyard with column capitals and tombs

6- Hall of Mother Goddess cult

7- Hall of Ephesus Artemis

8- Hall of Imperial Cult

9-Museum Shop and Cafe

Duration: 3 hours

Stop At: The Temple of Artemis, Ataturk, Park Ici Yolu No:12, Selcuk Turkey
Considered one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, Ephesus’ Temple of Artemis was dedicated to the goddess of the hunt. Only the foundation and one column remains of this temple which once measured 425 feet long, 220 feet long.Destroyed by a deliberate fire in the 4th century BCE and then rebuilt, the great Ionic temple survived until late Antiquity and the Gothic invasion of c. 267 CE. The city reached the "Golden Age" and became a good model to the Antic World in culture and art as well.
Duration: 30 minutes

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Kusadasi

Day 5: Pamukkale Tour / Travel to Antalya by coach

Stop At: Pamukkale Thermal Pools, Pamukkale Turkey
a world heritage site, made of fascinating white terraces and pools created by calcareous hot spring waters flowing down the mountains. Visit the antique pool of Cleopatra which have 24000 different minerals in its water believed to have healing powers so it is considered to be the earliest spa on earth where in history people travelled long distances in order to find a cure. Today Pamukkale is declared as a worlds heritage site by UNESCO and visit Ancient Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, The Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site. Theır shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath. After tour travel to Antalya by coach. Overnight in Antalya

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Antalya

Day 6: Antalya City Tour

Stop At: Old City Marina, Varyant Sk, Antalya 07100 Turkey
Today visit Duden waterfalls; are the most beautiful and the most visited in the Antalya region. Walkthrough the beautiful park and listen to the sound of falling water. Enjoy a green environment, fresh air and pine scent, cool atmosphere and spectacular waterfalls. Duden Waterfall is 15 meters high and 20 meters wide. Behind the waterfall, there is a natural cave you can go in and watch the cascades. Do not leave this place without taking great pictures behind the water flow and walking along the river with turquoise waters.
After lunch at a local restaurant with a beautiful panoramic view you will have 1-1,5 hours of free time to explore the old town (Kaleici). You will see top attractions of the city: Hadrianus Gate, Clock Tower, Kesik Minare (Truncated Minaret) and city walls dated back to the 2d century. Old Town with its narrow stone streets is also a great place to explore numerous boutiques, art galleries, and interesting museums. Do not forget to buy some memorable souvenirs from the authentic shops before leaving Kaleici.
The tour will continue the cable car ride 'from sea to sky'. Enjoy amazing views from the top of Tunektepe which stands 1365 mt above sea level. You will see the beautiful coastline of the Antalya region, gorgeous mountains, pine forests, and turquoise Mediterranean sea. Great pictures taken during the trip will remind you of this unforgettable experience. At the end of the tour drive you back to the departure point

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight in Antalya

Day 7: Travel Cappadocia by coach

Pass By: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and according to your public bus departure time be transferred to Antalya bus station for your 8 hour bus journey to Cappadocia. Upon arrival at Goreme bus station you will be greeted by your driver and transferred to your hotel.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 8: Cappadocia Red Tour

Stop At: Goreme National Park, Goreme 50180 Turkey
According to your tour pick-up time, meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Goreme Museum; Consists of many rock-cut churches from the second half of 9C with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls. Next; Pasabagi which means: the Pacha's vineyard. This site is also called Monks Valley. The hermitage of Simeon monks was here. A chapel dedicated to St. Simeon (Simon), and a hermit's shelter is built into one of the fairy chimneys with three heads. Proceed to Zelve; was the name of a village with homes carved from natural tufa and was inhabited until the 1950s. Early churches and houses can be seen in three different canyons intersecting with each other.

Next continues to with Pigeon Valley earned its name from the countless man made dovecotes (Pigeon Houses) that have been carved into the soft volcanic tuff. Next; Devrent Valley; famous for its quirky animal shaped rocks. It looks like a sculpture zoo made by nature. Take in the unique lunar landscape of the valley and feel like you're in another World. At the end of the tour drive you back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia.

Day 9: Cappadocia Green Tour

Stop At: Kaymakli Underground City, Derinkuyu Turkey
Upon breakfast at the hotel check out. According to your tour pick-up time meet with your guide and start your full-day tour. Explore Underground Cities; once a place of refuge for 15000 Christians. Witness the ancient bedrooms, church, meeting hall and food storage rooms in this eight-storey city connected by 30km of corridors and passageways. Next; Panorama Esentepe; is a variety of great panoramic viewpoints for the ones who want to enjoy the stunning views of Cappadocia and also for photographers. Tour continues with Ortahisar; famous for its friendly inhabitants, picturesque stone houses, narrow streets and lovely churches as well as the castle-like rock formation after which the town is named. Next; Uchisar the Natural highest Rock Castle provides a magnificent panorama of the surrounding area. After the tour drive to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.

Duration: 7 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
Accommodation included: Overnight stay in Cappadocia

Day 10: Flight to Istanbul

Pass By: Istanbul New Airport Transfer, Istanbul Turkey
Following breakfast at the hotel, you will check out and drive to the airport for your domestic flight to Istanbul. You will be leaving Turkey with unforgettable memories. End of our service.

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.