Overview
Wondering about Turkey? Eager to Discover everything at once? Yes! Thats the itinerary to get to know the Highlights of Turkey with the heritage listed Ancient sites, museums, wonderful beaches, Roman Temples, Baths, Mosques from Ottoman Time! Get ready to witness the history and enjoy breathtaking beaches!
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- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Guiding
Personal expenses, foods and accomodations, transportation (all can be arranged bu us)
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
There is a German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square we meet in front of the German Fountain, right behind Blue Mosque.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
Day 1 Full day Istanbul Historical Peninsula
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TopkapI Palace
3 hours Admission ticket included
We will visit Topkapı Palace which is the second and biggest Palace of Ottoman Empire, inside the Palace museum we will have a chance to see the rooms, kitchens, terrace and pavillions. We will Also see the Harem where the women of the Palace were living.
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Blue Mosque
30 min
İt is called as Blue Mosque with its 25.000 blue tiles.
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Hippodrome
30 min
İt is an old Roman Hipodrom where the Romans used to Gold Gladiator and horse competitions.
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Hagia Sophia Mosque
1 hour
Hagia Sophia as the biggest Ancient Church of Christian world. We will visit This old Church New mosque.
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1 hour Admission ticket included
We will see a beautiful old cistern and also an art illumnation inside. With its 336 columns it is an Amazing place to visit.
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Grand Bazaar
2 hours
And Old Ottoman Bazaar where you will find anything you need. Traditional Turkish foods, leather jackets, Turkish carpets and all.
Day 2 İzmir- Kuşadası
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Bursa
5 hours
We will see Bursa as having been a capital City to Ottomans once, on the way to İzmir.
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Izmir
5 hours
A City where the victory of Turkish nation was announced first. We will pass by This City to arrive to Ephesus.
Day 3 Ephesus-House of Virgin Mary
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Ephesus Museum
4 hours Admission ticket included
We will visit Ephesus Ancient Site, which was the super power Town of Romans back in the Ancient times. We will see the Curetes street, Hadrian Temple, Latrinas, Celcius Library and the biggest theatre in ancient Roma.
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Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House)
1 hour Admission ticket included
As it is located on the hill of Bülbül Mountain, with the holy water inside.
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Sirince
2 hours
This village is famous with its wine and also Greek Houses. We will see the Houses and walk in the village while listening the history of it from our guide.
Day 4 Pamukkale-Hierapolis
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Pamukkale
7 hours
After breakfast we depart from our hotel to Denizli-Pamukkale. Visiting the Unesco heritage of Pamukkale (also we will see the biggest necropolis in Ancient time) and hot spring waters. You will have a chance to use an amazing hot spring in our famous Thermal hotel.
Day 5 Fethiye-Lycia
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Oludeniz
7 hours
We will visit Ölüdeniz (dead sea) and will have a chance to swim and also do paragliding from Babadağ.
Day 6 Antalya
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Antalya
6 hours
We will visit the Side Ancient Site and also have time to swim in the beautiful Mediterranean Antalya beaches.
Day 7 Cappadocia
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Ihlara Valley
2 hours Admission ticket included
We will visit ıhlara Valley and have a walk in this wonderful valley.
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Pigeon Valley
30 min
This Valley is known for the pigeons we will have a time to take pics.
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Goreme
2 hours
Boeing one of the oldest Church Group and Monasteries it is UNESCO heritage listed. So, we will get inside and see these old churches.
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Avanos
1 hour
This village is known for its pottery, ceramic work and carpets. We will have workshops to see the tradition of making them.
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Uranos Sarikaya
3 hours Admission ticket included
For the dinner we have a traditional night with belly dancers, folklorik dances.
Day 8 Cappadocia
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2 hours
We will make an organization for you to experience hot air balloons before breakfast with sunrise.
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Kaymakli Underground City
2 hours Admission ticket included
This underground City will surprise you with its Air conditioning system and all the rooms as they held their life in these underground caves.
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Uchisar Castle
2 hours
We will take pics of the castle.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/Istanbul).
Additional Information
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about 8-Day Private Cultural and Heritage Tour of Turkey
Can I cancel 8-Day Private Cultural and Heritage Tour of Turkey for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 8 days.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
There is a German Fountain in Sultanahmet Square we meet in front of the German Fountain, right behind Blue Mosque. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Guiding
What's not included?
- Personal expenses, foods and accomodations, transportation (all can be arranged bu us)
Which places does it visit?
It visits TopkapI Palace, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia Mosque, Grand Bazaar, Bursa, Izmir, Ephesus Museum.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in German, English, Italian, French, Spanish.
What fitness level is needed?
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness.
Operated by Nirvana Organizasyon
