12 Days Turkey Deluxe Tour
Exclusive arrangement:
• Stay at 5-star hotel for 3 nights in Istanbul, local cave hotel for 2 nights in Cappadocia, beachfront hotels for 3 nights, 1 night 5-star spa hotel in Pamukkale and 1 night featured Ottoman style hotel
• Enjoy Buffets as breakfasts and slap-up dinners in hotel (except Istanbul), arrange Chinese dinner in Istanbul with eight dishes and one soup, taste special Turkish Kebabs, Stewed Beef in Casserole, Grilled fish, Konya Meat Bread and various meals, exclusive gifts for Turkish internet-famous ice cream and Turkish black tea.
• Visit important attractions in Istanbul, World Cultural Heritage-Safranbolu, Stunning scenery of Lake Tuz, Holdy Land – Ancient City of Troy, the Nature’s Magic-Pamukkale
• Tickets, meals, and travel service fee are all included.
• Arrange for Billingual (Mandarin & English-speaking) tour guide.
Day1 Depart from USA
Depart from USA for Istanbul, Turkey.
Day2
Arrive in Istanbul
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport in Turkey, transfer to the hotel with our receptionist’s assistance. The hotel check-in time is after 2pm.
Hotel: Pullman Istanbul or similar
Day3 Istanbul (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit the Sultan Ahmet Camii, which is definitely a must-see regardless of how much time you have in the city. Next, you will visit one of Istanbul’s most renowned structures, the Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque. A stay in Istanbul is not complete without a traditional and unforgettable boat excursion up the Bosphorus. Then, visit the Grand Bazaar. It is the historic center of shopping and commerce in the city.
Hotel: Pullman Istanbul or similar
Day4 Istanbul-Safranbolu (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Safranbolu, Safranbolu is a town boasting a glorious collection of old Ottoman houses, with a rich collection of pieces of art which represents traditional Turkish culture. Then view the Hidirlik Hill from afar. Stay at local Ottoman style houses tonight.
Hotel: Pullman Istanbul or similar
Day5 Safranbolu-Ankara-Cappadocia (B, L, D)
After breakfast, tour the city of Ankara, visit Anitkabir, which is one of the masterpieces of modern architecture in Turkey. Then, proceed along the D750 highway, enjoy the beautiful scenery. Next, head to Lake Tuz. The surface of the edges of the lake looks like an empty planet. Later on, transfer to Cappadocia and stay at the local cave hotel.
Hotel: Yunak Evleri or similar
Day6 Cappadocia (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Goreme Open Air Museum, it is known as the knowledge and thought of Cappadocia. Visit the beautiful Uchisar Castle and Pigeon Valley from outside, the rocks everywhere are covered with dense pigeon holes. Afterwards, visit the Kaymakli Underground City. It is the biggest and deepest underground settlement in the Cappadocia region.
Hotel: Yunak Evleri or similar
Day7 Cappadocia-Konya-Antalya (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to Konya and visit Mevlana Museum, located in Konya, Turkey, is the mausoleum of Jalal ad-Din Muhammad Rumi, a Persian Sufi mystic. Sultanhan caravanserai is the largest and best preserved Seljuk caravanserai in Turkey., which is an important point on the ancient Silk Road. Then, visit the ancient city of Aspendos. A number of ancient structures survive today. The architectural jewel of Aspendos is its theater.
Hotel: The Marmara or similar
Day8 Antalya-Pamukkale (B, L, D)
After breakfast, enjoy yourself in Antalya City. At afternoon, transfer to Denizli,and visit Pamukkale, the surface of the shimmering, snow-white limestone. Then, transfer to Hierapolis ruins, containing the Temple of Oktokonus, the theatre, the Frontinus Street ect. Stay at local spa hotel tonight.
Hotel: Lycus River Thermal Hotel or similar
Day9 Pamukkale -Kusadasi (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to Kusadasi. Then, visit Sirince. From afar the village looks like a painting, and its homes are as enchanting from afar as they are from up close. Enjoy your night at beachfront hotel.
Hotel: Ramada Kusadasi or similar
Day10 Kusadasi-Canakkale (B, L, D)
After breakfast, visit Ephesus, once the trade centre of the ancient world. Then, come to the House of Virgin Mary. It is the place where Mary May have spent her last days. Later on, transfer to Canakkale and visit the Troy Ancient City. The Troy Ancient City and Alexandria Troas Ruins have hosted many civilizations.
Hotel: Parion or similar
Day11 Canakkale-Istanbul (B, L, D)
After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul. Visit the Topkapi Palace which is one of the city’s most iconic buildings. Then, visit the Golden Horn by bus to enjoy the charming of Istanbul. The name “Golden Horn” derives from its color during sunset.
Hotel: Pullman Istanbul or similar
Day12 Depart Istanbul (B)
Transfer to airport and fly back home.
Departure Dates from USA 2022
Jul 12, 13
Aug 02, 03, 16, 17
Sep 06, 07, 13, 14
Oct 04, 05, 11, 12, 18, 19
Nov 08, 09, 22, 23
Dec 06, 07, 13, 14
Adult | Child (2-11 yrs)(without bed) | Child (2-11 yrs)(with bed) | Single Room Supp. | Extension |
$1499 | $1269 | $1499 | $370 | Start from$110 |
• Travelers must hold a negative COVID‑19 PCR test certificate for a test taken no more than 48 hours before departure, a vaccination certificate showing full vaccination and a travel insurance cover for COVID-19.
• Turkey is a country where tipping is popular. Generally, it is recommended to give about 1 dollar or 10 lira at a time to restaurant waiters, baggage porters, room attendants, etc…
• Our group provides assistance regarding PCR Tests: for flight back to USA/Canada (the expenses need be paid extra, each time around $50/pp).
• We reserve the right to change our tour itineraries depending on the local government’s COVID-19 safety policies.
