Treasures of Turkey
GROUP TRAVEL
Join us on our
extraordinary hosted journey through Turkey
Arts, Food, Cultures, Music, Dance, Nature’s Glory

The Ottoman Empire created by Turkish tribes in Anatolia was one of the most powerful states in the world during the 15th and 16th centuries. The Ottoman period spanned more than 600 years and came to an end only in 1922, when it was replaced by the Turkish Republic and various successor states in southeastern Europe and the Middle East. At its height most of southeastern Europe to Vienna, including present-day Hungary, the Balkan region, Greece, parts of Ukraine, portions of the Middle East- Iraq, Syria, Israel, Egypt; North Africa as far west as Algeria and large parts of the Arabian Peninsula were part of this great Empire.

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Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to the hotel You can arrive at any time today as there are no planned activities until dinner time. Istanbul is Turkey’s largest city, with an estimated population of around 17 million. You will be enchanted by the magic of Turkey, the beauty and grandeur of its architecture and history. Welcome dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. (Dinner)
Cappadocia. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Optional One-hour hot air balloon flight early in the morning. This is one of the highlights of the trip. You will enjoy the magic of Turkey from the air. Full day tour of Cappadocia, where you can wander through the desert, surrounded on every side by cave houses dug by hand in the natural rock formations that form this magical landscape. This is a place where your imagination can run free. We will visit places such as Paşabağ and Derinkuyu Underground City, extending 8 levels below the ground and carved out of volcanic rock. In the evening we will enjoy dinner, local drinks and a Turkish Cultural Show with a lively dance performance. Night in Cappadocia. (Breakfast,Lunch, Dinner)
Museum is filled with religious relics so women will be asked to wear a head scarf inside. Finally we will make our way to Antalya, the largest city on the Mediterranean Coast. The city boasts a wonderfully preserved old city district with beautifully restored Ottoman houses and situated on a Roman era harbour. Night in Antalya. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
All sailing times are approximate and depend upon weather conditions. After breakfast we depart for Demre Harbour. Experiencethe magic of Turkey sailing to the Pirate Cave and the sunken city of Kekova (this Lycian-Roman archeological site is protected, so only looking!). Next we will reach Simena, a traditional Turkish fishing village with no car access and a Byzantine/Ottoman castle. Night in Gokkaya Bay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Departure to Kaş with free time to swim in a nice and quiet bay. Afterwards we will stop in the harbour for lunch and visit this charming fishing village. Night in Firnaz Bay. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Around sunrise we depart for Butterfly Valley where we stop (sea conditions permitting) for breakfast and swimming. This natural reserve hosts 136 kinds of different butterflies and moths. Our next stop is Ölüdeniz (the Blue Lagoon). Here you will have the option to try out tandem paragliding. Last stop of the day is St. Nicholas Island with its Byzantine ruins. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
Departure for Samanlik Bay where we will have time to swim and enjoy lunch. Finally we sail to Fethiye Harbour where we end our cruise. We will visit Fethiye and then travel to Pamukkale. Night in Pamukkale. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
We spend the day in Pamukkale where we will visit the amazing travertines (calcium pools) and explore the ruins of the ancient Roman spa town of Hierapolis. Hierapolis has a very large amphitheatre to wander through and the Cleopatra Thermal Pool which allegedly cures almost every ailment known to mankind. Afternoon drive to the town of Selçuk. Night in Selçuk. (Breakfast, Lunch)
After breakfast we will visit the home of Virgin Mary, where it is believed she spent her last days, the Selçuk museum and tour the ruins of Ephesus, the most visited ruins site in Turkey. Visit to the Temple of Artemis and Isa Bey Mosque. Overnight in Selçuk. (Breakfast, Lunch)
spectacular sunset over the beautiful harbor introduces again the magic of Turkey Night in Assos. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
(5 hrs drive). Night in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
First we will visit Topkapı Palace, residence of the Ottoman Sultans for almost four centuries and Istanbul’s must-see attraction. Our historical tour of Istanbul will include the Blue Mosque, Aya Sophia, Basilica Cistern and the Hippodrome. Free afternoon for shopping at the Grand Bazaar. Farewell dinner. Night in Istanbul. (Breakfast, Dinner)
EXCLUDES
- International Flights
- Drinks
- Trips for Driver and Local Tour Guide
OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES: - Hot Air Balloon flight in Cappadocia – $210
COST OF TOUR
$ 1995 pp (twin share)
$ 995 pp (Single Supplement)
INCLUDES
- 10 nights in comfortable hotels
- 3 nights on Gület
- 10 breakfasts
- 9 lunches
- 9 dinners
- Special Turkish Night Cultural Show in Cappadocia
- All entrance fees
- 1 domestic flight (Istanbul to Cappadocia)
- Arrival & Departure airport transfers, if you arrive & depart on tour start & finish days
(Transfers on other days will be subject to an additional charge.) - Full transport in air-conditioned, non-smoking bus
- Turkish Registered Professional English speaking tour guide
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