General Description
Embark on an unforgettable journey through Turkey, where history, culture and unique landscapes combine. From the rock formations and magical valleys of Cappadocia to the white terraces and thermal waters of Pamukkale, each place offers unique experiences. Tour the ancient ruins of Ephesus and enjoy vibrant Istanbul, with its Bosphorus, iconic mosques and traditional markets. Explore the best of Turkey and enjoy 3 nights in Cappadocia, 1 night in Pamukkale and 3 nights in Istanbul, art, tradition, nature and gastronomy in a complete and unforgettable experience.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - City of Origin - Cappadocia - Dinner
Arrival in Cappadocia and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (From 21:00 cold dinner will be served)
Day 2 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, where Byzantine churches carved into the rock can be admired. Continuation to the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, known for their spectacular Fairy Chimneys. Lunch at a local restaurant and panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. In the afternoon, visit to carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops, to learn about the artisan traditions of the region.Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Optional: folk show in a cave.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion through Cappadocia, famous for its lunar landscapes. Visit to Çavusin valley and Uçhisar fortress, where the highest point of Ürgüp can be contemplated and panoramic views of the valleys of the area can be enjoyed.Lunch and continuation to Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition, where a ceramic workshop will be visited. In the afternoon, tour through the underground cities of Ozkonak or Kaymakli (one of them will be visited). Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 4 - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the journey, visit to a caravansaray, an ancient inn used by trade or pilgrimage caravans, where it will be possible to learn how they traveled and stayed in ancient times.Lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival in Pamukkale, famous for its spectacular white calcium formations and its thermal waters, a unique natural landscape in the world that combines beauty and tradition.Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, with its waterfalls and calcareous natural pools.Departure towards Selcuk, center of Ephesus. Lunch and visit to the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Library, Odeon and Theatre. In addition, visit to a leather workshop to learn about local crafts.Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul. Hot picnic dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that connects Europe and Asia, enjoying spectacular views of the city and learning about its history, its palaces, fortresses and bridges that make Istanbul a unique city in the world.Next, visit to the Spice Bazaar, one of the most traditional markets of the city, where typical aromas, colors and flavors of Turkey can be discovered. Lunch at a local restaurant.In the afternoon, free time to walk around the city or take an optional excursion. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome, where historical monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm can be admired, witnesses of the greatness of medieval Constantinople.Next, visit to the Blue Mosque, an architectural jewel of the 17th century, famous for its six minarets and its impressive interior tiles.Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, free time to walk around the city or take an optional excursion. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of Origin - Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport. End of services.
Day 1 - City of Origin - Cappadocia - Dinner
Arrival in Cappadocia and meeting with the guide. Transfer to the hotel. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. (From 21:00 cold dinner will be served)
Day 2 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to the open-air museum of the Göreme valley, where Byzantine churches carved into the rock can be admired. Continuation to the Avcilar and Güvercinlik valleys, known for their spectacular Fairy Chimneys. Lunch at a local restaurant and panoramic view of the valleys of Cappadocia. In the afternoon, visit to carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops, to learn about the artisan traditions of the region.Dinner at the hotel and accommodation. Optional: folk show in a cave.
Day 3 - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Excursion through Cappadocia, famous for its lunar landscapes. Visit to Çavusin valley and Uçhisar fortress, where the highest point of Ürgüp can be contemplated and panoramic views of the valleys of the area can be enjoyed.Lunch and continuation to Avanos, famous for its pottery tradition, where a ceramic workshop will be visited. In the afternoon, tour through the underground cities of Ozkonak or Kaymakli (one of them will be visited). Return to the hotel, dinner and accommodation in Cappadocia.
Day 4 - Cappadocia - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel and departure towards Pamukkale. During the journey, visit to a caravansaray, an ancient inn used by trade or pilgrimage caravans, where it will be possible to learn how they traveled and stayed in ancient times.Lunch at a local restaurant. Arrival in Pamukkale, famous for its spectacular white calcium formations and its thermal waters, a unique natural landscape in the world that combines beauty and tradition.Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 5 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. Visit to Hierapolis and the Cotton Castle, with its waterfalls and calcareous natural pools.Departure towards Selcuk, center of Ephesus. Lunch and visit to the Temple of Hadrian, Roman Baths, Library, Odeon and Theatre. In addition, visit to a leather workshop to learn about local crafts.Domestic flight from Izmir to Istanbul. Hot picnic dinner and accommodation.
Day 6 - Istanbul - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that connects Europe and Asia, enjoying spectacular views of the city and learning about its history, its palaces, fortresses and bridges that make Istanbul a unique city in the world.Next, visit to the Spice Bazaar, one of the most traditional markets of the city, where typical aromas, colors and flavors of Turkey can be discovered. Lunch at a local restaurant.In the afternoon, free time to walk around the city or take an optional excursion. Dinner and accommodation.
Day 7 - Istanbul - Full Board
Breakfast at the hotel. In the morning, visit to the ancient Byzantine Hippodrome, where historical monuments such as the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm can be admired, witnesses of the greatness of medieval Constantinople.Next, visit to the Blue Mosque, an architectural jewel of the 17th century, famous for its six minarets and its impressive interior tiles.Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, free time to walk around the city or take an optional excursion. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 8 - Istanbul - City of Origin - Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. At the scheduled time transfer to the airport. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- International flights City of origin - Cappadocia (via Istanbul) / Istanbul - City of origin with the right to one 20kg suitcase.
- Domestic flight Izmir - Istanbul.
- 3 nights Istanbul.
- 3 nights Cappadocia.
- 1 night Pamukkale.
- Expert Spanish-speaking guide during the circuit.
- Full board throughout the whole trip with water included at lunches and dinners.
- Visits, entrance tickets and transfers according to itinerary.
- Basic travel insurance.
Not Included
- 65 € hotel and service taxes.
- Voluntary guide tip.
- Extended assistance and cancellation insurance.
- Possible fuel surcharges. Due to the current situation, airlines may apply fuel surcharges that may be passed on to the final price of the trip depending on the departure date. If applied, they will be communicated at least 20 days in advance, in accordance with current regulations (Royal Legislative Decree 1/2007).
Included Visits
- Cappadocia: Open-air Museum of the Göreme Valley, Avcilar and Güvercinlik Valleys (Fairy Chimneys), carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops, Çavusin Valley, panoramic view of Uchisar Valley and its fortress, Avanos village and traditional pottery workshops, underground city of Özkonak or Kaymakli (one of them).
- Pamukkale: Visit to a Caravansaray, City of Hierapolis, Cotton Castles and Travertine Terraces.
- Ephesus / Selcuk: Temple of Hadrian, Library of Celsus, Roman Baths, Theatre of Ephesus, leather workshop.
- Istanbul: Boat ride on the Bosphorus, Spice Bazaar, Byzantine Hippodrome, Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpentine Column, Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm and Blue Mosque.
Circuit Conditions
- Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
- The reservation holder must be a person over 55 years old, and may take companions as long as they are over 18 years old.
- The final order of the circuit will be sent with the documentation sent before departure, taking into account that it may even undergo some change at destination without affecting the content of the visits.
- Price per person in standard double room.
- The order of the visits and the itinerary may be modified, always respecting all contracted services.
- The planned hotels of the circuit may vary for another similar one in the same hotel area planned in the program.
- Price and space subject to availability at the time of requesting the firm reservation.
- During the celebration of fairs, religious and national holidays, visits and excursions may be diverted or changed in the order of the itinerary.
- There are no special diets in hotel or circuit restaurants, being mostly open buffet where the client can choose.
- 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.