12 Days Grand Turkey Tour

12 Days Grand Turkey Tour 

Explore Istanbul 4NTS+ Princess Island + Cappadocia 2NT + Kusadasi 2NTS + Ephesus + Pamukkale 1NT  & Hierapolis Ancient City + Antalya 2NTS

Estimated Cost exluding international flights  

Travel before 30Nov25

4* Hotels 

Istanbul Four Side Taksim Hotel / Metropolitan Taksim or similar 

Cappadocia Zula Cave Hotel / Sunak Cave or similar                   

Kusadasi Efe Boutique Hotel/ Karaaslan inn Hotel or similar 

Pamukkale Richmond Thermal Hotel / Tripolis Hotel or similar 

Antalya Ring Down Town Hotel / Prime Hotel / Aflon Loft  Hotel or similar

R37 995.00 pp 4

R51 990.00 per single 4 

5* Hotels 

Istanbul Hilton Double Tree Piyalepasa Hotel or similar 

Cappadocia MDC Cave Hotel / Hanedan Cave Hotel / Acer Cave Hotel or similar

Kusadasi Ramada Suites Hotel / Le Blu Hotel or similar

Pamukkale Pam Thermal Hotel / AdemPira Hotel or similar 
Antalya Holiday inn Lara / Ramada Plaza Hotel Center or similar
 

R41 750.00 pp 5

R59 995.00 per single 5

Day 1: Arrival to Istanbul
Upon your arrival to Istanbul, you will be welcomed and transferred to your hotel in old city. A welcome package with tour vouchers, an Istanbul map, and any other touristic information will be waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel. Free time is given for the rest of the day. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Old City ( Breakfast & Lunch Included )
Between 08:30 - 09:00 am Pick up from hotel you will have a full day guided tour of the Hagia Sophia Mosque (see from exterior), pride of the Byzantine architecture, Byzantine Hippodrome, where chariot races were held, Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles, Topkapi Palace, former residence of Ottoman Sultans and  Grand Bazaar, Turkey's largest covered market with 4000 shops.  Overnight in Istanbul
(*** Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays, replaced by Underground Cistern or Turkish and Islamic Arts Musuem & Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays, replaced with Spice Bazaar )

Day 3: Istanbul Princess Island Tour ( Breakfast & Lunch Included )
Between 08:00 - 08:30 am Pick up from hotel and we  take the ferry to one of the Princes' Islands, Buyukada (Big Island) which is a quiet sea front town and summer holiday escape from the city. Leaving the Golden Horn by ferry, you will round Sarayburnu, the headland on which the domes and minarets of Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and Blue Mosque can be seen.  We will pass four islands with their charming old Ottoman houses and finally reach Buyukada, the largest of the islands.  Upon arrival to the island, you will see the lavish Ottoman mansions and other beautiful Victorian summer villas around the island .We will take a tour of the island by electric vehicle and will pass elegant old wooden mansions and beautiful natural scenery. you can enjoy a delicious lunch and relax looking back at the domes and minarets among skyscrapers of modern Istanbul's skyline.  This a perfect day for relaxing and enjoying one of Istanbul's residents' favorite summer retreats. Return by ferry and drop off to hotel. Overnight in Istanbul

Day 4: Istanbul to Cappadocia by Internal Flight  (Breakfast Included)
Pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by your private vehicle. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadoccia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will meet by our represent with your name on board at the exit of the airport and be transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. The rest of the day is free time to explore at your leisure. Overnight in Cappadocia

Day 5: Cappadocia Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. 
After breakfast at 9:30 – 10:00 a.m Pick up from your hotel & Tour Start from Devrent Valley ( Imagination Valley), spectacular fairy chimneys and beautifull and scapes. After Devrentvalley, we will visit Pasabag( known as monkvalley) where double and triple headed rock formation. Lunch at Avanos, famous for pottery and Redriver ( Kızılırmak). After lunch, you will visit  open air museum which heart of Cappadocia. Open air museum famous for wall painting,  dates back to 10th century describing  the life of Jesus Christand monks. The last stop will be Uchisar  castle, naturalan done of  the biggest mass fairy chimney of the region.  Overnight in Cappadocia
 

Day 6: Cappadocia to Kusadasi by Internal Flight (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, transferred to airport and flight to Izmir. Upon arrival to Izmir airport, welcomed and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi.  Overnight in Kusadasi.

Day 7: Ephesus Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
After breakfast at 9:30 – 10:00 a.m you will be picked up from your hotel and see the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, to explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Temple of Hadrian, the Celsius Library, and the Antique Theatre. In the afternoon visit the famous Sirince village with the cute village houses. At the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel. Overnight in Kusadasi

Day 8: Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City (Breakfast & Lunch Included)
After breakfast pick up at 8:00 – 8:30 a.m, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool. Finally be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water) on which you can enjoy a barefooted walk.  Overnight in Pamukkale.

Day 9: Pamukkale Drive to Antalya.  (Breakfast Included)                                                                           
After breakfast, transferred to your hotel in Antalya by private vehicle and Overnight in Antalya.

Day 10: Antalya City Tour (Breakfast & Lunch Included)                                                                       
At 09:00 – 09:30 am depart from hotel for Full-Day city tour and drive to Karpuz Kaldıran Waterfalls the place where the falls meet the sea and have a photo break in Konyaalti beach. Our next stop will be in Kaleiçi. And than visit to old town with the gate of Hadrian, the Clock Tower, Fluted Minaret, Palm Street and the ancient harbor. There are many beautiful old houses in Kaleici. Drive to Kursunlu Waterfalls and free time. After the tour drive back to the hotel and Overnight in Antalya
 

Day 11: Antalya to Istanbul by Internal Flight (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for your flight to Istanbul and upon arrival, welcome and transferred to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. 
 

Day 12: Istanbul (Breakfast Included)
After breakfast, you will be transferred to airport for your outbound flight.