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ESSENCES OF TURKEY IN FULL

5 (0) 8 Days / 7 Nights Turkey
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General Description

Turkey, a country of traditions, gastronomy, architecture and impressive history. Explore this incredible destination with the three jewels of Turkey . 3 nights in Istanbul, 3 nights through Cappadocia and 1 night in Pamukkale with breakfasts, lunches and dinners. Departure from several origins.

Activity LevelModerate
Group SizeShared group

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1

Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul

Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for the transfer to the chosen hotel varies depending on the arrival airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation.

Day 2

Day 2 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast

After breakfast we will have free time to get to know the city or the possibility of booking an optional full-day excursion with lunch: We will begin with a visit to the old Roman hippodrome where the Serpent and Theodosius obelisks stand out, as well as the famous Egyptian Obelisk. After the visit to the gardens of the Blue Mosque, the only one in the world with six minarets, you will see the famous temple of Hagia Sophia from outside (entrance NOT included) It was the largest sanctuary in the world until the 17th century built by Emperor Justinian during the 6th century. After lunch we will go to Topkapi Palace, a famous gigantic enclosure from where the entire Ottoman empire was ruled for almost 400 years. In the visit of which the Harem and the Church of Saint Irene are included.Free time in the grand bazaar. (If the excursion coincides with Sunday the Grand Bazaar will not be visited because it is closed (Sundays, religious holidays and January 01 closed). The order of the visits is indicative and can be changed without prior notice while fully maintaining its content as long as the monuments to visit are not closed for unforeseen reasons.Accommodation

Day 3

Day 3 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board

Picnic breakfast and morning departure towards Ankara passing through the Bolu mountains. Once in the capital, tour along a long street with lions on its sides that leads to the square of the mausoleum of Atatürk, dedicated to the founder of modern Turkey and inaugurated in 1953. Lunch at a local restaurant and continuation to Cappadocia. Arrival at the hotel and cold dinner in the room or in the restaurant and accommodation.

Day 4

Day 4 - Cappadocia - Full Board

Breakfast and departure for the visit of this wonderful region, a mixture of the whims of nature and human art. Visit to the open-air museum of Göreme with the cave churches decorated with frescoes. Stops in the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik where you enjoy an incredible lunar landscape. Lunch. Afterwards, typical visits to carpet and onyx and turquoise workshops where quality and good price can be found. Dinner and accommodation. Possibility of booking optional excursions: Turkish night folk dance show or balloon ride depending on availability and weather conditions. Consult.

Day 5

Day 5 - Cappadocia - Full Board

After enjoying breakfast, we depart towards the underground city of Özkonak or Mazi excavated by the first Christian communities. Visit to Çavusin, a typical village of the region with its houses of different cultures. Lunch. Afterwards, visit to the Uçhisar valley where you can contemplate the ancient fortress carved into the rock. Visit to the Love Valley where we will see the most curious formations of Cappadocia. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 6

Day 6 - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Full Board

We begin with breakfast and then departure towards Pamukkale, on the way visit to a typical medieval inn of the Silk Road. Lunch. Continuation to Pamukkale, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfall, stalactites and natural pools from thermal springs. Dinner and accommodation.

Day 7

Day 7 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast and Lunch

After breakfast, we will visit Pamukkale, famous for its petrified limestone waterfalls that have formed because of the lime of the water that emanates in the area. Visit to Hierapolis which has a necropolis of more than 150,000 tombs. Departure towards Ephesus, the capital of Asia Minor in Roman times. Lunch and visit of the archaeological remains where the temple of Hadrian and the Library of Celsus stand out. Visit to the House of The Virgin Mary and possibility of visiting a typical leather products center. Transfer to the airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Arrival and transfer to the hotel. Accommodation. In Pamukkale you will have the possibility of optionally taking a hot air balloon excursion at sunrise depending on availability and weather conditions.

Day 8

Day 8 - Istanbul - Spain - Breakfast

Picnic or buffet breakfast at the hotel according to flight schedule. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport to take flight to Spain. End of services.

What's in the Package?

Price Includes

  • International flights on regular airline according to selected flight plan
  • Domestic flight Ephesus - Istanbul (15k checked baggage included)
  • 3 nights in Istanbul on BB basis
  • 3 nights Cappadocia on FB basis (without drinks) -
  • 1 night Pamukkale on FB basis (without drinks)
  • Arrival and departure transfers with assistance at all airports
  • Transfers by air-conditioned bus/minibus
  • 24-hour telephone assistance at destination
  • Visits, entrance tickets and transfers according to itinerary
  • Spanish-speaking guide during all visits
  • Taxes and basic travel insurance
  • Saturday departure: the basis is 3 FB + 1 Lunch on circuit

Not Included

  • Extended assistance and cancellation insurance
  • Visa procedure (consult nationalities that require it)
  • Meals, drinks, or any other expense not mentioned as included
  • Visits and/or optional excursions
  • Voluntary tips for guide and driver - recommended 20 € and 10 € respectively

Included Visits

  • Visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk
  • Visit to the open-air museum of Goreme
  • Stop in the Valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinkik
  • Visit to the underground city of Özkonak or Mazi
  • Visit to Çavusin, Uçhisar Valley and Love Valley
  • Visit to medieval inn on the Silk Road
  • Visit to Pamukkale and Hierapolis
  • Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus

Circuit Conditions

  • Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
  • The order is generic - the order of the itinerary changes according to the arrival day in Istanbul without affecting the visits.
  • The day of the Bosphorus cruise tour is confirmed on the arrival day through our representative at destination.
  • Important holiday notes:
  • • The Grand Bazaar and the Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during the holidays. (Ramadan holiday 20/MAR & 21/MAR & 22/MAR and Eid al-Adha 27/MAY & 28/MAY & 29/MAY & 30/MAY and Republic Day 29/10).
  • • The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays.
  • • Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
  • • Beylerbeyi Palace is closed on Mondays, and (20/MAR & 27/MAY & 29/OCT & 01/JAN/2027).
  • We do not make the Jewels of Constantinople visit on Sundays, Tuesdays and Fridays.
  • Spaniards are exempt from Turkey visa, for other nationalities consult.
  • On the day of arrival in Cappadocia, dinner is not included for passengers arriving at the hotel after 19.00 hrs
  • Breakfast on the day of departure from Istanbul to Cappadocia is picnic, not in the hotel restaurant.
  • The choice of hotels according to availability.
  • Triple rooms in most hotels. They are double rooms + extra bed.
  • On the day of the Bosphorus visit, the service ends at the Egyptian Bazaar and does not include the transfer back to the hotel.
  • There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, being mostly open buffet where the client can choose.
  • The order of the itinerary after arrival at destination is subject to changes according to the operation of the circuit at destination.
  • The balloon excursion cannot be guaranteed and is subject to weather conditions and availability of places.
  • Check-in at hotels cannot be done before 15.00 hrs.
  • Hotel check-out must be done before 12.00 hrs and doing it later involves a supplement.
  • Upon arrival in Istanbul, go to the meeting point ** gate number 9**.
  • Trip subject to special contracting and cancellation conditions.
  • See general conditions.