General Description
Discover each and every one of the reasons that make Turkey a complete, renewing and incredible destination. A trip with 4 nights in Istanbul with included tours. 3 nights through Cappadocia, Pamukkale, with breakfasts, lunches and dinners Flights, taxes and an itinerary with a wide range of visits that will allow you to be surprised and filled with emotion. 8 days in Turkey, departure from several origins.
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for the transfer to the selected hotel varies according to the arrival airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation
Day 2 - Istanbul - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and later enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans and old typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and still in use, the second covered bazaar of Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. The transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to discover the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit to the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine era, which was the center of the country's civil activity and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm. Blue Mosque built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are located. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit to the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660 that can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of the visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast and morning departure towards Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains. Upon arrival in the capital, tour along a long street with lions on both 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 towards Cappadocia. En route, visit to Salt Lake, with an area of 1500 km2. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 - Cappadocia - Full Board
We start the day with breakfast. Visit of this fascinating region of original landscape, formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Visit to the open-air museum of the Goreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex. Visit to the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have the spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic views of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit the famous carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where good quality and price can be found. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast and departure to Pamukkale. On the way we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a kervansaray, an ancient type of building equivalent to medieval inns. Lunch at a local restaurant to continue the trip to Pamukkale, a place where the high limestone concentration of its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will be made this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 7 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast - Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to the true Pamukkale with a stop in Hierapolis, ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed by waters of limestone salts from thermal springs. Continuation to Selcuk, center of Ephesus, the ancient city that monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theater, the house of the Virgin Mary, as well as a leather workshop of the Aegean region. Transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
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 the flight to Spain. End of services.
Day 1 - Spain - Istanbul
Departure from city of origin, arrival in Istanbul. The meeting point for the transfer to the selected hotel varies according to the arrival airport. Transfer to the hotel. Accommodation
Day 2 - Istanbul - Accommodation and Breakfast
After breakfast, we leave to visit the Rüstem Pasa mosque and later enjoy a boat ride on the Bosphorus, the strait that separates Europe and Asia. During this journey, the palaces of the Sultans and old typical wooden houses can be appreciated. End of the visit at the Egyptian Bazaar, also known as the Spice Bazaar, five centuries old and still in use, the second covered bazaar of Istanbul after the Grand Bazaar. Rest of the day free. The transfer to the hotel is not included. Accommodation.
Day 3 - Istanbul - Free Day - Accommodation and Breakfast
Breakfast at the hotel. Free day. Free time to discover the city with the possibility of taking an optional full-day excursion Jewels of Constantinople with lunch: visit to the ancient Hippodrome from the Byzantine era, which was the center of the country's civil activity and where not only horse races and gladiator fights were held but also celebrations in honor of the Emperor. Today it preserves the Obelisk of Theodosius, the Serpentine Column and the Fountain of Emperor Wilhelm. Blue Mosque built in 1609 during the sultanate of Ahmet who, wanting to surpass the Basilica of Hagia Sophia with his mosque, built it with 6 minarets. Panoramic visit (from outside) Hagia Sophia. Next, we will go to Topkapi Palace (entrance included), residence of the sultans until the 19th century, where most of the valuable objects of the Ottoman sultans are located. Lunch at a local restaurant. Next, transfer for the visit to the Grand Bazaar. Covered bazaar built in 1660 that can be considered a small city covered by hundreds of domes, four thousand shops inside with alleys, squares and 18 access gates. End of the visit at the Grand Bazaar.
Day 4 - Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia - Full Board
Breakfast and morning departure towards Ankara, passing through the Bolu mountains. Upon arrival in the capital, tour along a long street with lions on both 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 towards Cappadocia. En route, visit to Salt Lake, with an area of 1500 km2. Arrival, dinner and accommodation.
Day 5 - Cappadocia - Full Board
We start the day with breakfast. Visit of this fascinating region of original landscape, formed by the lava of the Erciyes and Hasan volcanoes. Visit to the open-air museum of the Goreme valley, an incredible Byzantine monastic complex. Visit to the valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinlik, which have the spectacular landscape of the so-called Fairy Chimneys, lunch during the visit at a local restaurant. We will continue with panoramic views of the valleys of Cappadocia and we will have the opportunity to visit the famous carpet, onyx and turquoise workshops where good quality and price can be found. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel.
Day 6 - Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale - Full Board
Breakfast and departure to Pamukkale. On the way we will have a panoramic view of the Konya plain and visit a kervansaray, an ancient type of building equivalent to medieval inns. Lunch at a local restaurant to continue the trip to Pamukkale, a place where the high limestone concentration of its waters has created one of the most spectacular formations in the world. Dinner and accommodation at the hotel. Note: The visit to the Cotton Castle will be made this day according to the arrival time in Pamukkale.
Day 7 - Pamukkale - Ephesus - Istanbul - Domestic Flight 15Kg - Breakfast - Lunch
Breakfast. Departure to the true Pamukkale with a stop in Hierapolis, ruins of an ancient Hellenistic city. Visit to the famous Cotton Castle, a natural wonder of gigantic white waterfalls, stalactites and natural pools formed by waters of limestone salts from thermal springs. Continuation to Selcuk, center of Ephesus, the ancient city that monopolized the wealth of the Middle East. Lunch at a local restaurant. In the afternoon, visit to the Temple of Hadrian, the Roman baths, the library, the Odeon, the theater, the house of the Virgin Mary, as well as a leather workshop of the Aegean region. Transfer to Izmir airport to take the flight to Istanbul. Arrival, transfer to the hotel and accommodation.
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 the flight to Spain. End of services.
What's in the Package?
Price Includes
- International flights on regular airline
- Domestic flight Izmir - Istanbul (15k checked baggage)
- 4 nights in Istanbul on BB basis
- 2 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
- Excursions, entrances and transfers according to itinerary
- Spanish-speaking guide during all visits
- Taxes and basic travel insurance
- Sunday and Thursday departures have 2 FB + 1 meal on the 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 Rüstem Pasa mosque
- Boat ride on the Bosphorus and visit to the Spice Bazaar
- Visit to the Mausoleum of Ataturk
- Panoramic view of Erciyes and Hasan
- Visit to the open-air museum of Goreme
- Stop in the Valleys of Avcilar and Güvercinkik
- Panoramic view of the Konya plain
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis
- Ephesus - Ancient city, Hadrian Temple, Library
- Visit to the house of the Virgin Mary
Circuit Conditions
- Passengers of Spanish nationality may travel with ID card or passports (minimum validity of 6 months). Other nationalities, consult travel requirements.
- For Sunday departures entering through Cappadocia, Ankara and the Salt Lake are not visited on the route.
- 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 do 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.