Overview

Istanbul – Kusadasi – Canakkale – Gallipoli – Troy – Ephesus – Pamukkale – Antalya – Konya & Cappadocia

Day Wise Plan

Day 1 - Istanbul - Arrival Day

  • Meet at IST/SAW airport & transfer to your hotel. You will be given your room key and the rest of the day is yours to explore Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2 - Istanbul City Tour

  • (Breakfast & Lunch included)
  • Full-Day Ottoman & Byzantium Relics Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-17:00)
    Guests will be picked up around 8:00 am, and brought to the Sultanahmet district, the oldest, most historic part of the city. The first stop of the day will be the Hagia Sophia, as our tour guide explains the significance of this massive building that was once a Christian church, then a mosque, and now a museum. Afterward, we will pass the Hippodrome of Constantinople, where we will see the site?s impressive obelisk, before reaching the Blue Mosque. We should be sure to take pictures of both the interior and exterior of this impressive building. Next, we will continue to the Grand Bazaar, a massive, bustling complex to find clothing, decorative furnishings, food, and more. On the way to the bazaar, we will see other historical monuments, like the Tomb of Sultan Ahmet I, the Firuz Aga Mosque, and the exterior of the Tomb of Mehmed II. After our visit to the Grand Bazaar, we will make a brief stop for lunch. In the afternoon, we will visit Topkapi Palace, the primary residence of the Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. Afterward, we will visit the Little Hagia Sophia, the final stop on the tour.  After tour, transfer back to hotel.
  • Please Note: St. Sophia Museum is closed on Mondays, Topkapi Palace is closed on Tuesdays and The Grand Bazaar is closed on Sundays

Day 3 – Full Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour

  • (Breakfast & Lunch included)
  • Full Day Bosphorus Cruise & Two Continents Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-17:00)
    Guests will be picked up at their hotel. We will first drive toward the Golden Horn, the waterway that feeds into the Bosphorus Strait and the Sea of Marmara. Our first stop will be the Spice Bazaar (also known as the Egyptian Bazaar). After this, we will embark on a boat tour of the Bosphorus, following the European shore until we reach the second bridge, where we will double-back along the Asian shore. Once we have returned to land, we will eat lunch at a local restaurant. Afterward, we will cross the strait to visit Camlica Hill for an unforgettable view of the city, where we will spend some free time. Guests will then be returned to their hotel around 5:00 pm.
  • Note: The Spice Bazaar is closed on Sunday, and will be replaced with the Pierre Loti Cafe.

Day 4 – Istanbul to Canakkale Gallipoli Tour

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Full-Day Gallipoli Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 07:45-18:00)
    06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relax in a restaurant area. We arrive Gallipoli around 12:00am and we have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After tour , transfer back to your hotel.

Day 5 – Half Day Troy Tour

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Half Day Troy Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 08:00-12:00)
    We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. The guide will explain the mythology surrounding Troy, the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy as well as explaining the history and discoveries of the archeological diggings from its discovery by Heinrich Schliemann in the 1870`s to the present day and on going. Nine cities have been discovered built one on top of the other dating back to 3500 B.C.

Day 6 – Transfer to Kusadasi

  • (Breakfast & Dinner included)
  • After breakfast, free time until transfer to Kusadasi by land – luxury SIC coach. Arrive & transfer to hotel. Dinner @ hotel.

Day 7 – Full Day Ephesus City Tour

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Full Day Ephesus City Tour with Lunch (APPROX. 09:00-17:00)
  • Tour start from the port of Kusadasi proceed to the House of the Virgin Mary includes scenic views of the Byzantine fortress in Selcuk and the Temple of Artemis. A long and winding road affords wonderful views of the valley en route to the Shrine of St. Mary. The diminutive house, beautifully situated in the Solmissos Mountains, is considered by the Vatican to be the final resting place of the Virgin Mary.
    Your tour continues to ancient Ephesus, where you’ll pass through the arched Magnesia Gate and begin a slow, downhill walk to the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. Your knowledgeable guide will highlight such sights as the beautifully preserved Temple of Hadrian, the magnificent Trajan Fountain, the Odeon Theater, once used for both political and entertainment purposes, and the beautiful Celsus Library with its imposing façade and two story Corinthian-style columns. The dramatic Great Theater is one of the few structures still used today. It seats twenty-five thousand and, although it was once an arena for gladiator games, it is now home to annual spring festivals.
    Temple Of Artemis (Diana), on the side of one of the seven wonders of ancient World.
  • After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 8 – Full Day Pamukkale City Tour

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Full Day Pamukkale Hierapolis Tour with Lunch (APPROX. 08:00-18:30)
    You will be picked up from your hotel at around 08:00 for the tour of Pamukkale, which is the center of natural thermal spring waters with healing properties. Due to the chemical properties in the water, pure white colored travertines and stepped water terraces have been created on the mountain slope. It is for its resemblance to cotton piles that it is called "Cotton Castle" in Turkish. Upon arrival,  you will visit the travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis which has the biggest Necropolis with 1200 gravestones in Anatolia. Also, the Sacred Pool is one of the highlights of the site (entrance is 35 TL per person extra self-payment). There shallow thermal waters ripple over a wonderful scattering of ancient roman ruins that lie beneath.
  • After tour, transfer to Pamukkale hotel.

Day 9 – Transfer to Antalya

  • (Breakfast & Dinner included)
  • After Breakfast , transfer to Antalya Hotel. Free day for shopping and explore the city.

Day 10 – Full Day Antalya City & Waterfalls Tour

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Full Day Antalya City & Waterfalls Tour With Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-17:30)
    You will be picked up from your hotel at around 09:30 for the tour of Antalya Waterfalls
    Düden Waterfalls are a group of waterfalls in the province of Antalya. The waterfalls, formed by the Düden River (one of the major rivers in Southern Anatolia), are located 12km North east of Antalya. They end where the waters of the Lower Düden Falls drop off a rocky cliff directly into the mediterranean sea. We will stop for lunch here which is included in the price. After the waterfalls we will drive to the old city centre of Antalya where you will have a couple of hours free time to explore the Harbour, go on a one hour boat tour (price not included) and indulge in the local shops!
  • After tour, transfer back to your hotel.

Day 11 – Free day @ Antalya

  • (Breakfast & Dinner included)
  • Today will be a free @ Antalya – you may go out and enjoy the beautiful beaches or do some shopping @ the beach capital of Turkey.

Day 12 – Transfer to Konya

  • (Breakfast & Dinner included)
  • After Breakfast , free time until transfer to Konya Hotel. Free day for shopping and explore the city.

Day 13 – Half Day Konya City Tour – Transfer to Cappadocia

  • (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Half Day Konya City Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-15:00)
  • After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Once your reach to Konya stop at a restaurant for lunch at 13:00pm. After the lunch visit the imposing green-tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes).
  • After tour, transfer to Cappadocia hotel.

Day 14 – Full Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch

  • Full-Day South Cappadocia Tour with Lunch: (APPROX. 09:30-17:00)
  • (Breakfast & Lunch & Dinner included)
  • Today will be another mystical day, we will start with a visit and walk in the Red Valley and discover rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Valley of Gulludere. Then keep going on with a visit to Cavusin village. Ancient Cavusin was already abandoned several about 11th Century. Lunch will be selection of Turkish Cuisine. In the afternoon drive to the Pigeon Valley for panoramic view, Underground City, dated back to the Hittites than used by the early Christians. Under Ground city specially carved to be used during the war time to save their lives as well as early Christians hide themselves from the Roman pressure, you can still see stables kitchen living room bedroom and more.
  • After tour, transfer back to yoour hotel. 

Day 15 - Cappadocia to Airport

  • (Breakfast included)
  • After breakfast you will have free time until we depart to airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then switch to international terminal to catch home-bound flight. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing us.
Inclusions
  • Arrival airport transfer from Istanbul Ataturk airport (PRIVATE)
  • Domestic flight ticket from İstanbul to Kusadasi and Cappadocia back to İstanbul
  • 3 nights’ hotel in Istanbul
  • 2 night’ hotel in Kusadasi
  • 2 night’ hotel in Çanakkale
  • 1 night’ hotel in Pamukkale
  • 3 nights’ hotel in Antalya
  • 1 night’ hotel in Konya
  • 2 nights’ hotel in Cappadocia
  • 14 open buffet breakfasts
  • 11 local dinners at hotels
  • 9 local lunches during the tours
  • Full Day Istanbul City Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day Bosphorus Cruise Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day Canakkale/Galipoli Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Half Day Troy Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day Ephesus Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day Pamukkale Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day Antalya Old City & Waterfalls on Seat in coach basis
  • Half Day Konya City Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • Full Day South Cappadocia Tour on Seat in coach basis
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non - smoking coach
  • Professional English - speaking tour guides
  • Return airport transfer in all cities (PRIVATE)
  • Insurance: All types
  • Turkey entry visa
Exclusions
  • International flights
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
Price & Dates

Validity: 01 Nov - 25 Dec 2019  / 03 Jan - 15 Mar 2020

Hotel & Price

Date City 3 Star Hotels 4 Star Hotels 5 Star Hotels Meals

01-04 Days

Istanbul

Montagna Hotel
or similar

Ramada Grand Bazaar Hotel or similar

Barcelo Istanbul Hotel
or similar

Breakfast Only

04-06 Days

Canakkale

Helen hotel or similar

Akol Hotel or similar

Kolin Hotel or similar

Breakfast & Dinner

06-08 Days

Kusadasi

Sozer Hotel or similar

Palmin Hotel or similar

Charisma Deluxe Hotel or similar

Breakfast & Dinner

08-09 Days

Pamukkale

Ninova Hotel or
similar

Ninova Thermal Hotel or similar

Doga Thermal Hotel or similar

Breakfast & Dinner

09-12 Days

Antalya

Oscar Boutique Hotel or similar

B.W Khan Plus Hotel
or similar

Rixos Downtown Hotel
or similar

Breakfast & Dinner

12-13 Days

Konya

Novotel Konya Hotel or similar

Novotel Konya Hotel or similar

Novotel Konya Hotel or similar

Breakfast & Dinner

13-15 Days

Cappadocia

Tourist Hotel or simlar

Suhan Hotel or similar

Ramada Hotel or similar

Breakfast & Dinner
1-3 Adults
Per Person / DBL INR 1,14,499/- INR 1,24,000/- INR 1,47,000/-  
Per Person / TRPL INR 1,04,499/- INR 1,13,999/- INR 1,33,999/-  
Per Person / SNGL INR 1,60,000/- INR 1,77,999/- INR 2,13,999/-  
0-2 Y.O Infant INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/-  
2-6 Y.O Child INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/-  
7-12 Y.O Child INR 81,499/- INR 88,499/- INR 1,04,499/-  
4-7 Adults
Per Person / DBL INR 1,03,499/- INR 1,13,000/- INR 1,36,000/-  
Per Person / TRPL INR 1,01,000/- INR 1,09,499/- INR 1,30,999/-  
Per Person / SNGL INR 1,28,499 INR 1,47,000/- INR 1,83,499/-  
0-2 Y.O Infant INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/-  
2-6 Y.O Child INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/-  
7-12 Y.O Child INR 73,999/- INR 80,499/- INR 96,000  
8-10 Adults
Per Person / DBL INR 97,499/- INR 1,07,000/- INR 1,30,000/-  
Per Person / TRPL INR 95,000/- INR 1,03,499/- INR 1,24,999/-  
Per Person / SNGL INR 1,22,499/- INR1,41,000/- INR 1,77,999/-  
0-2 Y.O Infant INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/- INR 4,499/-  
2-6 Y.O Child INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/- INR 39,999/-  
7-12 Y.O Child INR 69,499/- INR 76,499/- INR 92,499/-  
  • Maxımum 2 Chıldren Per Room, In Case Of A Famıly Wıth More Than 2 Chıldren, Please Contact Us For Rates.

Information:

  • All rooms given will be Standard rooms.
  • Hotels in Turkey check-in time is @ 14:00 & check-out time is @ 12:00PM.
  • All our vehicles are either Mercedes or Volkswagen or Ford.
  • The above tours can only be offered with ENGLISH speaking guides.
Visa Info

Turkey Visa

Single Entry

  1. Valid passport - with at least 6-month validity from the date of travel. (Old & New Passports)
  2. Turkey VISA Form - application form to be duly filled and signed by the applicant.
  3. 2 Fresh Photograph - 3 x 3-inch size, WHITE background and with matt finish.
  4. Covering Letter - stating his name, designation, passport number, salary details, and purpose & duration.
  5. Travel Insurance
  6. Return Air Ticket
  7. Itinerary & Hotel Reservation

Financials -

  1. Original updated Personal bank statement - for last 6 months with bank seal and signature from the authorized person from the Bank.
  2. Income Tax Return for the last 3 years.

Occupation proof

In the case of Employee

  1. Proof of employment(employment certificate/NOC Leave Letter)and
  2. Payslip of last 3 months.

 

In the case of the applicant is the Proprietor / Owner of the company-,

  1. Cover letter on companies letterhead,
  2. Company’s Original 6 months bank statement (with bank seal and signature),
  3. proof of paid income tax (for 3 years), company memo,
  4. partnership deal, establishment license or proprietorship etc are required.destination)

If the applicant is retired-

  1. Proof of retirement,
  2. pension statements for the last three months
  3. proof of regular income generated by ownership of property or business.

Processing Time :

  1. 7- 10  working days Or Could be more than that.

Notes

Turkey E-visa

  1. Indian Passport Holders having the valid UK, US, Schengen or Ireland visa may obtain E-visa for their travel to Turkey. Please note that the UK, US, Schengen or Ireland visa should be valid at the time of travel to Turkey.
  2. Passport: Copy of first & last page of the passport.
  3. Ticket: Ticket itinerary.
  4. Visa Copy: Valid visa copy of any of the following countries - USA, UK, Schengen, Ireland
  5. Processing Time – 2 to 3 Working Days.

Important Information:

  • We are  not holding any bookings as yet
  • All prices and airfare subject to change.
  • No airfare is guaranteed until purchased.
  • Hotel confirmation is subject to availability.
  • Visa is always subject to approval and at the sole discretion of Immigration / Embassy / Consulate.  We hold no right or guarantee to the decision of Visa Officer

Booking Conditions

  • We require a minimum 50% of the total booking to initiate the request.
  • Full payment is required at least 15 days before departure.
  • Confirmation Vouchers can only be given on the receipt of Full Payment.

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellation Policy applies as per Hotel & Airlines regulations and policies. This is advised to you at the time of booking.
  • If your travel is within 15 days, full payment is required and 100% cancellation applies, in case you cancel your trip after confirmation.

Payment Policy

  • Payment to be made by Cash/Cheque/Draft/Online Transfer.
  • We accept Credit Cards. A transaction fee of 2.5% applies on Master /Visa cards.
  • Please check with our Holiday Consultant for Bank Details.
  • GST 5% applies on the total cost