Cappadocia

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Cappadocia is difficult to reach in a single day from Istanbul, but on this full-day tour, you can do it with ease. Early in the morning, take a transfer from Istanbul's city center to the airport. When you get to Cappadocia, go exploring with a guide to see the untamed terrain. Take a tour of the Kaymakli Underground City, go on a hike through Rose Valley, stop by Cavusin, and more. Enjoy a traditional Turkish lunch.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p><strong>As Start</strong><br>We do your transfer from your hotel to the airport for your early flight which is reserved by us. it takes 1 hour 20 mins from Istanbul to Cappadocia.When you arrived to cappadocia our represnts will be waiting for you with the High hill boards.</p><p><strong>1- Uchisar castle</strong><br>Today, it is well known that Uchisar Fortress has been a member of UNESCO World Heritage List since 1985 and it was also taken under preservation as a National Park in 1986. Uchisar is situated at the highest point in Cappadocia, on the Nevsehir-Goreme road, just 5 km from Goreme. ... The fairy chimneys to the west, east andnorth of Uchisar were hollowed out and used as graves during the Roman period.</p><p><strong>2- The Mushroom Shaped Fairy Chimneys</strong><br>It’s amazing to think that located in the heart of the otherworldly landscape of Cappadocia is an area that local residents consider to be even more out of this world. This is Paþabað ("Pah-shah-bah") which is known in English as the Valley of the Monks. Paþabað means "Pasha’s Vineyard", a name it received after the Byzantine Greek population left the region which is located in the middle of a vineyard. As you wander Paþabað, there will be vineyards in sight.</p><p><strong>3- Devrent valley</strong><br>You see, Devrent valley is also named Imagination Valley because all you have to do is let your mind run wild and a variety of stone sculptures can be seen but perhaps the coolest aspect is that all are natural and made by the one and only herself, Mother Nature.</p><p><strong>4- Red River<br></strong>A small riverside hamlet situated on the Kizilirmak or Red River is our next destination. This area has been the home of rich artisan communities with pottery production that goes back centuries. Like most of Cappadocia, visiting Avanos is like stepping back in time. The town sits on dozens of underground complexes and has a long history with the Kizilirmak River. Alexander the Great crossed this river to fight the Persians and the Romans built the picturesque city of Vanessa here. With an amazing collection of galleries and artists you will learn about the tradition of pottery and you might even be able to try your hand at creating a piece yourself!</p><p><strong>5- Goreme Open Air Museum</strong><br>One of Turkey's Unesco World Heritage sites, the Göreme Open-Air Museum is an essential stop on any Cappadocian itinerary and deserves a two-hour visit. First an important Byzantine monastic settlement that housed some 20 monks, then a pilgrimage site from the 17th century, this splendid cluster of monastic Byzantine artistry with its rock-cut churches, chapels and monasteries is 1km uphill from Göreme's centre.</p><p>Note that the museum's highlight – the Karanlýk Kilise – has an additional&nbsp; entrance fee.</p><p>at the end of tour you will be transfermed to the airport in cappadocia and istambul. and we would like to see you again and again.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Infant meals not included</p></li><li><p>Infants must sit on laps</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers</p></li></ul><p></p>

DAILY CAPPADOCİA FROM İSTANBUL

<h2>Overview</h2><p>This Black Sea Tours From Cappadocia will take you on a fully-guided tour of the Hattusa Yazilikaya and Alacahoyuk.&nbsp;Visit Corum and Amasya. We also visit Duragan, Sinop, and Vezirkopru.&nbsp;Visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay, which offers rich natural beauty with green trees, colorful flowers, and small inland bays. We also visit Kastamonu Village. We tour from Hidirlik Hill, to see the city and explore the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu.&nbsp;Akcakoca, then return to Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 Friday</strong> : Hattusa | Yazilikaya | Alacahoyuk</h4><p>Morning pickup from Cappadocia hotel. We drive via Kozakli towards Hattusa which is the capital of the Hittite Empire during the late Bronze Age.&nbsp;We first visit Yazilikaya. Here you will find rock carvings depicting Hittites gods.&nbsp;Next, we visit Hattusa ('the Great Temple'), the city ruins that include the Royal Gate, the Lions' Gate, and the summer palace of Hitites.&nbsp;We then drive to Alacahoyuk, where we see the Sphinx Gate as well as the Royal Tombs.&nbsp;Corum Overnight</p><h4><strong>Day 2 Saturday</strong> : Corum | Amasya</h4><p>After breakfast, we head to Amasya. It is located in the mountains above the Black Sea coast in narrow valleys along the banks the Yesilirmak River.&nbsp;It is a fortified town high above the river.&nbsp;It is a former provincial capital and a rich city that produced kings from the kings at Pontus to Strabo, the geographer to many generations in the Ottoman imperial Dynasty.&nbsp;Overnight Amasya</p><h4><strong>Day 3 Sunday </strong>: Vezirkopru | Duragan | Sinop</h4><p>This morning, we are driving to Sinop via Duragan and Vezirkopru, At the breakup of Alexander's empire the Vezirköprü region became part of the kingdom of Pontos with its capital at Amaseia (Amasya), later at Sinop. Overnight Sinop.</p><h4><strong>Day 4 Monday</strong> : Akliman | Hamsilos | Erfelek Waterfall</h4><p>We leave our hotel to visit Akliman Cove in Hamsilos Bay. This area is rich in natural beauty, with lush green forests and colorful flowers, and small inland lakes.&nbsp;During the First World War, military ships used the bay's secret location to their strategic advantage.&nbsp;We will then visit Erfelek Waterfall, where you can trek through the park to see many waterfalls and other stunning natural scenes.&nbsp;Stay the night in Sinop</p><h4><strong>Day 5 Tuesday</strong> : Ayancik | Abana | Inebolu | Kastamonu</h4><p>Start the day by heading to Ayancik Town, a beautiful district of Sinop. Then, drive to Abana.&nbsp;Take a stroll along the stunning coast or have tea by the seaside.&nbsp;Continue onwards to Inebolu, where you will find "Gazi Inebolu".&nbsp;Visitors are amazed by Inebolu's wooden houses that reflect Rum (Byzantine, Ottoman Greek), architecture, dark green landscape, and spectacular coastline.&nbsp;Drive to Kastamonu for the night.&nbsp;Overnight Kastamonu.</p><h4><strong>Day 6 Wednesday</strong> : Kastamonu | Arac | Safranbolu</h4><p>After visiting Kastamonu's city center, which is one of the few places where you can still find excellent examples of traditional Turkish homes, we head to Safranbolu via Arac.&nbsp;Overnight Safranbolu.</p><h4><strong>Day 7 Thursday</strong> : Safranbolu | Amasra</h4><p>After breakfast, we begin our tour at Hidirlik Hill. This is where you can enjoy a panoramic view of the city and see the preserved wooden houses of Safranbolu.&nbsp;Cinci Inn and Bath, Clock tower, Arasta bazaar, Old government building, Clock Tower, Clock tower.&nbsp;We will then learn about traditional handicraft shops.&nbsp;We will then drive to Amasra, where we will visit the Roman Castle &amp; Walls and the wood-carving handicraft bazaar. Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 8 Friday</strong> : Akcakoca | Istanbul</h4><p>Today we travel to Akcakoca, where we visit the Old Town of Akcakoca. This charming neighborhood, perched on a gentle hill, is home to traditional wooden houses and firebricks lined with square-shaped blocks.&nbsp;We visit the castle before driving to Istanbul. It is one of many castles built along the coast of Black Sea by the Genoese.&nbsp;Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 9 Saturday</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour ends with breakfast. We transfer you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><p>This tour starts in Cappadocia. You can get to Cappadocia by bus, there are regular departures from Istanbul. The trip is approx 10 hours. We recommend a domestic flight.</p><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 380 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

9 DAYS BLACK SEA TOURS FROM CAPPADOCİA

<h2>Overview</h2><p>15 Days Turkey Tour. With a special experience of both the superb historical sites and the hidden areas, you are ensured of a journey into the heart of <strong>Eastern Turkey</strong>. Before Travel guides are uniquely equipped to take you off the hidden track. We look forward to offering you to the culture, traditions, folklore and food of the unique region. <strong>Eastern Anatolia</strong> is known with its friendliness, history, and pastoral beauty. Before Travel Tours will take you closer to the people so that you will feel their hospitality first hand.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Istanbul- Old City Tour, Aya Sofya (St Sophia), Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, Hippodrome</p></li><li><p>Iznik, Bursa - Green Mosque, Silk Bazaar, Gordion,</p></li><li><p>Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum, Civilizations Museum</p></li><li><p>Hacibektas - Tomb of Haji Bektash Veli, Bektashi Order Museum</p></li><li><p>Göreme Open Air museum, Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City</p></li><li><p>Hattusa - Ancient Site, Alacahöyük - Ancient Site,</p></li><li><p>Amasya, Erfelek Waterfall, Sinop, Kastamonu,</p></li><li><p>Safranbolu - UNESCO Heritage site</p></li><li><p>Amasra - Castle, Akçakoca ,Akçakoca Castle</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Welcome to Istanbul! We will meet you at the Airport and transport to your hotel, and the rest of the day is yours, free to travel. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Old City</h4><p>After breakfast, you enjoy a guided tour of the only city to cross two continents, hitting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace and the Hippodrome. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 3 </strong>: Iznik | Bursa</h4><p>Today leave to Bursa, enjoying wonderful landscapes formed by the temperate climate of the region circling the Sea of Marmara. Stop in Iznik, ancient Nicea, renowned for its historical blue tile result. Continue to Bursa, the first city of the Ottoman Empire. Visit Yesil Türbe (Green Tomb) so named because of the green tiles covering the building, Yesil Cami and Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque). Around this mosque, are the popular markets of the city, covering Koza Han, the silk bazaar. Overnight Bursa</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gordion | Ankara</h4><p>This morning we leave for Ankara the modern capital of Turkey. On the way, we tour the site of ancient Gordion. Once the capital of the nation of Phrygia where Alexander the Great cut the great knot. The kings of Phrygia made large tombs near Gordion. Manufactured mounds built over wooden burial chambers and called tumuli. We visit the largest one, which is said to go to the legendary King Midas. Upon arrival in Ankara in the late afternoon, experience a scenic tour of the city and, time allowing, visit Anitkabir.The mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, the national leader, and founder of the Turkish Republic. Overnight Ankara</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Ankara | Cappadocia</h4><p>This morning we tour the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, an award getting Museum found near the ancient Citadel of Ankara and then proceed on to Cappadocia. We stay in the town of Hacibektas, where Haji Bektash Veli, the Anatolian mystic, philanthropist, and philosopher and founder of the Bektashi order, lived most of his life. Tour the Bektashi Order Museum and the Tomb of Haji Bektash Veli. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Cappadocia | Goreme | Underground City</h4><p>Wonder at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia into the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum, the fairy chimneys and search the many levels of an underground city. Overnight Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Hattusa | Yazilikaya | Alacahoyuk</h4><p>After breakfast, we start via Kozakli to the city of Hattusa, the capital of the Hittite Empire in the developed Bronze Age. First we visit Yazilikaya, the remains of the open air temple where there are rock carvings of Hittites gods. Then we go to Hattusa, ‘the Great Temple’, the city remains covering the Lions’ Gate and the Royal Gate and the summer mansion of Hittites. Then we start to Alacahoyuk seeing the Sphinx Gate and the Royal Tombs. Overnight Çorum</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Corum, Amasya</h4><p>After breakfast, we start to Amasya, is in the mountains beyond the Black Sea coast, in a narrow valley along the banks of the Yesilirmak River. It's a strong city high on the cliffs over the river. It has a long history as a provincial capital, a wealthy city producing kings and princes from the kings of Pontus, through Strabo, the geographer to many generations of the Ottoman imperial dynasty. Overnight Amasya</p><h4><strong>Day 9 </strong>: Vezirkopru | Duragan | Sinop</h4><p>This morning, we are driving to Sinop via Duragan and Vezirkopru, At the breakup of Alexander's empire the Vezirköprü region became part of the kingdom of Pontos with its capital at Amaseia (Amasya), later at Sinop. Overnight Sinop Boutique</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Akliman | Hamsilos | Erfelek Waterfall</h4><p>We depart from our hotel and visit Akliman Cove, Hamsilos Bay, which offers rich natural beauty with green forests, colorful flowers, and small inland bays. Military ships took strategic advantage of the bay’s hidden location during the First World War. Lastly, we visit, Erfelek Waterfall where you will be able to trek through the park and find many cascading waterfalls and other beautiful natural scenes. Overnight Sinop</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Ayancik | Abana | Inebolu | Kastamonu</h4><p>Early in the morning heading Ayancik town, a pretty district of Sinop, then driving to Abana. Opportunity to have a walk at the amazing coast and to have tea at the seaside. Heading toward Inebolu and visit “Gazi İnebolu” district. Inebolu, with its wooden houses reflecting Rum (Byzantine or Ottoman Greek) architecture, dark green nature and excellent coastline, amazes the visitors. Lastly, drive to Kastamonu and overnight. Overnight Kastamonu</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Kastamonu | Araç | Safranbolu</h4><p>After visiting Kastamonu city center, where is one of the rare cities where you can find great examples of traditional Turkish houses, we drive to Safranbolu via town of Araç. Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Safranbolu | Amasra</h4><p>After breakfast, we start our tour from Hidirlik Hill to get a city view and discover the well-preserved wooden houses in Safranbolu. Cinci Inn &amp; Bath, Old government building, Clock tower, Arasta bazaar. Then we will get to know about traditional handicraft shops. In the afternoon, we drive to Amasra and visit the Roman Castle &amp; Walls, wood-carving handicraft bazaar and outer &amp; inner piers of the city Overnight Safranbolu</p><h4><strong>Day 14 </strong>: Akcakoca | Istanbul</h4><p>Today, we drive to Akcakoca and visit Old town of Akçakoca on a gentle hill is a well-preserved neighborhood of traditional houses of wood and firebricks, lining square-shaped blocks. Before driving to Istanbul, we visit the castle, which is one of the series of castles built by the Genoese along the coast of Black Sea. Overnight Istanbul</p><h4><strong>Day 15 </strong>: Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you back to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 590 €</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

15 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Start and finish in Istanbul! The 2 Day Cappadocia Tour from Istanbul by Air includes lodging in a cave hotel as well as domestic flights, a knowledgeable guide, meals, transportation, and more. It also takes you through Istanbul, Turkey, and Cappadocia over the course of two days. hot air balloon ride is optional.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p>Early in the morning, we will pick you up from your hotel and transfer you to the airport. You will fly from Istanbul to Cappadocia and at Cappadocia airport, you will be greeted by High Hill Travel representative and transferred to our Office. From there, you will begin your full day Cappadocia Tour.</p><p>We will visit; Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Castle (Byzantium Period), Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Kizilirmak River which is longest river in Turkey, towns of Urgup and Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can test your potting skills.</p><p>At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel. You will have the rest of the day by yourself to explore lovely Goreme town. Overnight in Goreme.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong></h4><p>We will pick you up again from your hotel in the morning after you have your breakfast and check out. Then you will start to our full day tour of South Cappadocia. We will visit : Ortahisar Castle, Love Valley , hiking in Red Valley (Rose Valley) which gets its name from the rose-colored rock, Cavusin Village and Underground City.</p><p>At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the airport for your flight from Cappadoica to Istanbul. At the arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be again greeted by a High Hill Travel representative and transferred to your hotel.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>You will have 15kg luggage + 8kg hand baggage allowance for each domestic flight. If you will need more baggage allowance, please contact with us.</p></li><li><p>Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level</p></li><li><p>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 20 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Breakfast</p></li><li><p>Lunch x2</p></li><li><p>Professional local guide</p></li><li><p>Hotel pickup and drop-off</p></li><li><p>Overnight accommodation in a cave hotel</p></li><li><p>Round trip domestic flight tickets Istanbul-Cappadocia-Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Fairy Chimneys</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Devrent Valley</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Red Valley</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Ozkonak Underground City</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Dinner</p></li><li><p>Drinks with indicated meals</p></li><li><p>Personal Expenses</p></li><li><p>Hot Air Balloon Ride (Optional)</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul><p></p>

2 DAYS CAPPADOCIA FROM ISTANBUL BY PLANE

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Travel to Cappadocia, Turkey's famed lunar-like landscape, on a two-day excursion from Istanbul. Explore the following UNESCO World Heritage Sites: Devrent imagination valley (a lunar landscape), Pasabaglari (Fairy chimneys), Avanos (pottery demonstration using Hittite technique), Pigeon valley, Uchisar rock-castle, Esentepe (panoramic view of Goreme valley), Goreme open air museum (rock cut churches, frescos, monastery), and Kaymakli underground city.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong></h4><p>In the evening you will have a transfer from our High Hill Travel Istanbul Office to the local bus terminal where you will take a 10-12 hours overnight intercity bus to Cappadocia. When you arrive to Goreme, you will be greeted by a High Hill Travel representative and transfered to our Cappadocia Office where you will start to the full day North Cappadocia tour.We will drive to the Uchisar Rock Fortress viewpoint and learn about the massive honeycombed towers that rise above Cappadocia like a crown. We leave Uchisar and drive to the scenic village of Urgup, a town consisting entirely of stone houses set in the hillside and lining the narrow winding streets.</p><p>Next we move to North to an intriguing collection of rock formations that seem to have been carved by an eccentric artist rather than by nature itself. Devrent Valley consists of many fairy chimneys that have eroded to form the shapes of animals, a whale, Snow White and the Seven Dwarves. Also known as “imagination valley” let your mind wander and marvel in the strange and amazing shapes created by wind and rain. Avanos, a small riverside hamlet situated on the Kizilirmak or Red River is our next destination. This area has been the home of rich artisan communities with pottery production that goes back centuries. Like most of Cappadocia, visiting Avanos is like stepping back in time. The town sits on dozens of underground complexes and has a long history with the Kizilirmak River. Alexander the Great crossed this river to fight the Persians and the Romans built the picturesque city of Vanessa here. With an amazing collection of galleries and artists you will learn about the tradition of pottery and you might even be able to try your hand at creating a piece yourself!</p><p>Our final highlight of the day is a visit to the famous Goreme Open Air Museum. This site is an absolute ‘must see’ when visiting Cappadocia. The exceptionally well preserved churches here originate from before and after the iconoclastic period, rich with wonderful vibrant frescoes and carvings of the life of Christ and his disciples. This is the last stop of our tour today and we will transfer you to your hotel around 18:00 p.m. You have the rest of the evening to explore or simply relax for your overnight stay in Goreme.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong></h4><p>We will pick you up from your hotel with your luggage after breakfast and start our full day tour of South Cappadocia. Pigeon Valley, Kaymaklı ancient multi-level underground city which is 5 floors and extending to a depth of approximately 40 m. Then head off to the Red Valley, this beautiful valley gets its name from the rose-colored rock. Here we will hike for 2 hours to see the beauty of the valley with several rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period.</p><p>At the end of the tour we will transfer you to our local office where you will have some free time to explore by yourself. In the evening we will transfer you to the local bus terminal for your 10-12 hours intercity bus back to Istanbul. When you arrive to Istanbul bus terminal, you can use the shuttle service to return to Sultanahmet area.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking</p></li><li><p>Not wheelchair accessible</p></li><li><p>Near public transportation</p></li><li><p>Most travelers can participate</p></li><li><p>Confirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersConfirmation will be received at time of booking<br>Not wheelchair accessible<br>Near public transportation<br>Most travelers can participate<br>This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelersThis tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>1 Overnight accommodation</p></li><li><p>Lunch x2</p></li><li><p>National Park fees</p></li><li><p>Local guide</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Goreme Open-Air Museum</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Uchisar Castle</p></li><li><p>Entry/Admission - Kaymakli Underground City</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks</p></li><li><p>Gratuities</p></li></ul>

2 DAYS CAPPADOCIA FROM ISTANBUL BY BUS

<h2>Overview</h2><p>See the attractions of Cappadocia and the North Aegean area of Turkey on this amazing 5 Day Turkey Tour: Experience Turkey. See historic cities like Ephesus and Hierapolis, as well as the travertine rock terraces at the Pamukkale archeological site, to learn about life for the Turks under Roman authority. See memorable locations including Göreme, Uchisar, Cavusin, and more in Cappadocia, where your tour comes to a finish. This vacation makes it simple for you to experience Turkey because it includes two domestic flights (from Istanbul to Kayseri and from Izmir to Istanbul), transfers, and four nights' worth of lodging. The small group size of 16 guarantees that you'll receive individualized attention from your guide.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>5-day Turkey tour from Istanbul to Cappadocia, Kusadasi, Ephesus and Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>Visit Ephesus and see the House of the Virgin Mary and Temple of Artemis</p></li><li><p>See Pamukkale’s white travertine rock terraces on a tour of the UNESCO-listed archeological site</p></li><li><p>Bus from Istanbul to Kayseri and visit top Cappadocia attractions like Göreme, Derinkuyu Underground City, and Ihlara Valley</p></li><li><p>Hotel/airport transfers, two flights Istanbul to Kayseri, Izmir to Istanbul and four nights of accommodation included</p></li><li><p>Small-group tour with a maximum of 16 people ensures a more personalized experience</p></li></ul><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Full day South Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Early in the morning, guests will be picked up from their hotels and transported to the airport. From Istanbul, a flight will take you to Kayseri or Nevsehir. When you arrive, a vehicle will take you to the Goreme office. You will tour both the north and south of Cappadocia while you are there. Visitors go towards Derinkuyu's Subterranean city to see the sizable early Christian refugee population. The lovely Ihlara valley, also known as the ancient Peristerema or "Valley of Sky," is reached after Derinkuyu along the Melendiz River. You will take a 4 km journey down the valley and tour the well-known rock-cut churches. The tour stops at Pigeon Valley and the Selime Monastery on the way back. Visitors are left off at their Goreme hotel at the conclusion of the tour.</p><h4><strong>Day 2 </strong>: Full day North Cappadocia tour</h4><p>The tour will begin with the guests learning about Cappadocia's distinctive terrain when they meet the guide and driver at the hotel. Goreme's Open Air Museum, a feature of the area, is the first site where visitors may see the cave churches' preserved examples of Christian and Byzantine history in action. After that, you will travel to Avuşin, a former Greek settlement, to explore Cappadocia's civil architecture. At Avanos, which has been the epicenter of terracotta art since 2000 BC, lunch is served at a neighborhood eatery. You visit Pasabagi, often known as "Monks Valley," after lunch to observe the intriguing pinnacles that resemble mushrooms. The beautiful fairy chimneys can be seen at the following stop, Devrent (Imagination Valley). There will be one last stop to the Uchisar natural rock castle before you are taken back to your accommodation. After the second day's excursion, visitors are taken back to their accommodation. In the evening, Cappadocia</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Transfer to Pamukkale via Konya</h4><p>Pamukkale departing early in the morning. We will stop in Konya along the way, which is recognized as the adoptive home of Rumi (Mevlana), the Sufi mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish and was once one of the most significant Silk Road commerce hubs. Get there in Pamukkale Pamukkale, spend the night.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Pamukkale and Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast and begin your full-day tour of Hierapolis and Pamukkale. This amazing sight is visible well before you reach the settlement below. These springs' highly mineralized water (chalk, limestone, and travertine) cascades down the mountain, giving the mountains their appearance—that of a frozen waterfall. Calcium bi-carbonate precipitates as a result of the water's high hydrogen carbonate and calcium content. These components work together to create the bizarre scenery of Pamukkale, which also helps explain why it is listed as a World Heritage Site. Long before this listing, the Romans constructed the spa city of Hierapolis after realizing the region's attraction. Sleep in Kusadasi.</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Ephesus Tour / Flight from Ephesus to Istanbul</h4><p>Check out of your room after breakfast to begin your full-day tour of Ephesus. At the Magnesia Gate, you will enter the historic area and start a leisurely descent through the ruins of the Roman provincial capital. The journey passes by some of Ephesus' most impressive structures, such as the Odem, the Celsius Library, the Temple of Hadrian, the Fountain of Trajan, and the Great Theatre. St. Paul delivered his sermon to the city's citizens in the theater, which had 25,000 seats. The tour includes a visit to the Museum of the American Indian and a visit to the National Museum of the American Indian. The Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World, is another point of interest. The Hellenistic-era foundations of this magnificent building can still be seen today. After the tour, we'll take you to the airport in Izmir so you may fly to Istanbul ( 60 min ). We will greet you at the airport upon your arrival in Istanbul and drive you to your hotel.</p><h4>Additional information</h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul><p></p>

5 DAYS DİSCOVER TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>The first stop on the 20-day Turkey tour is Istanbul, where we'll visit the most significant remnants of Constantinople's former grandeur. Gallipoli, the Dardanelles, and Canakkale will be visited as we learn more about the battles that were attacked in Turkey. Check out Troy and the ruins from the Trojan War. We'll view the Pamukkale white limestone waterfalls as we stroll through Ephesus, the site of the biblical city. After seeing Fethiye, we'll keep cruising the Mediterranean. Before returning to Istanbul, where the tour comes to a conclusion, we will visit Ankara, the capital of the country, and Cappadocia, the home of the Fairy Chimneys.</p><h2>Highlights</h2><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Search the old and modern city of Istanbul</p></li><li><p>Wonder at the natural limestone waterfalls of Pamukkale</p></li><li><p>View the spectacular ‘Fairy Chimneys’ of Cappadocia</p></li><li><p>Hit the Tomb of St. Nicholas</p></li><li><p>Rest by the Mediterranean Sea</p></li><li><p>Walk through the ancient site of Ephesus</p></li><li><p>Visit the famous city of Troy</p></li><li><p>Get about the history of the Gallipoli Peninsula</p></li><li><p>Lunch with locals</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1 </strong>: Istanbul</h4><p>You will be met at the gate and taken to your hotel after landing at Istanbul Ataturk airport. After a quick introduction, you will spend the rest of the day to explore Istanbul on your own.</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Istanbul Walking city tour</h4><p>After breakfast, we'll pick you up from your hotel and take you on a full-day tour of the Old City, including stops at Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, the Hippodrome, and the Grand Bazaar. Open afternoon. Stay the night in Istanbul. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Free day to independently explore Istanbul.</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Gallipoli Tour</h4><p>Early in the morning (06:00), we will pick you up from your accommodation and drive you to Gallipoli. Dardanelles, Brighton Beach, Beach Cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, and ANZAC Monument Site are all visited in one day. Turkish 57. Army Regiment Graveyard, The Nek, Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australian Memorial, Johnstons Jolly (Turkish and Allied canals and tunnels), and Turkish 57. The excursion will include lunch, and it will end with a transfer to a hotel in Canakkale. (Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Troy and Pergamum tour</h4><p>Depart for a half-day tour of Troy after breakfast. We will visit the Trojan Horse, Helen of Troy, where more than ten Biblical towns dating back to 3500 BC have been discovered, built one on top of the other. After Troy leaves for Pergamum and tours Acrapol, they take a bus to Kusadasi where they spend the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Ephesus tour</h4><p>After breakfast, at 9:00 am, we will go for a full-day tour of the Ephesus Ruins. See the Home of the Virgin Mary, the Hadrian's, Celsius, and the Temple of Artemis. The tour includes lunch, and after it is complete, a transfer to a hotel is made for the night in Kusadasi. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Free day in Kusadasi</h4><p>You have the day off to explore Kusadasi on your own. It could be a good idea to visit Sirince Village or one of the beaches nearby. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Pamukkale &amp; Hierapolis Tour</h4><p>After breakfast at 8:00 am, you will be picked up from your accommodation for a full-day guided tour of Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Pamukkale, which translates to "cotton castle," was created over time by calcium carbonate-rich natural hot springs that run down the slope and create an unnatural landscape of mineral forests, petrified cascades, and terraced pools. We'll also go to Hierapolis, an old Greco-Roman health resort known for its hot thermal springs (they have been using as a spa since the 2nd century BC). and historic buildings like the Theater, the Apollo Temple, the Agora, and the Necropolis. Drive to Fethiye after the tour is over. Sleep in Fethiye. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Free day in Fethiye</h4><p>Following breakfast, you have the day to yourself to explore Fethiye; alternatives include the Blue Lagoon and Kayakoy. Spend the night in Fethiye. (Breakfast)</p><h4>Day 10 : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Around 11:00 or 12:00, a driver will pick you up from your accommodation and take you to the harbor in Fethiye, where you can go swimming and have lunch. Our next stop is Butterfly Valley, where we'll go swimming and explore this natural reserve that is home to 136 different species of butterflies and moths (sea conditions permitting). Next, if the seas permit, we continue on to Oludeniz (The Blue Lagoon). There is a paragliding option. Saint. Nicholas Island is the day's final destination. first night, dinner, swimming, and Byzantine ruins. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 11</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at Firnaz Bay in Kalkan before sunrise for brunch and swimming. While on the way to Kas, we make a lunch break in the harbor and explore this quaint fishing community. Just the Roman theater and the Lycian rock tombs and sarcophagi remain of Kas's old Antiphellos. Nevertheless the town's allure is still there! We pause for swimming, dinner, and the second night in a bay close to Kekova. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>Arrival at the Sunken City of Kekova after breakfast (this Lycian-Roman archaeological site is protected; just viewing is permitted!). Simena is a typical Turkish fishing town with a Byzantine/Ottoman castle and no vehicular access. Optional water sports are accessible in Gokkaya Bay. Have dinner and unwind in this pirate refuge. (Mealtimes: (Lunch, Dinner))</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Blue Cruise</h4><p>We explore the Pirates Cave after breakfast before sailing to Andriace harbor. Arrival at the dock before lunch. After we arrive at 13:00 or 15:00, you will be transferred to the bus station where you will board a bus bound for Antalya. Upon arriving, you will be taken to your hotel for the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Fethiye to Antalya</h4><p>Spend the day at leisure exploring Antalya before staying the night. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Antalya to Cappadocia by plane via Istanbul</h4><p>Go to the airport following breakfast to catch a flight to Cappadocia via Istanbul. Once in Cappadocia, make your way to your hotel. Spend the night in a hotel underground in Cappadocia. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 16</strong> : Northern Cappadocia tour</h4><p>Following breakfast at the hotel, we will pick you up at 9:30am and take you to the meeting place where the full-day tour of Northern Cappadocia will begin. See the Devrent Valley, Pasabag, the historic village of Cavusin, the Goreme Open Air Museum, and the Avanos ceramic studios. The tour ends at 17:00, and we'll arrange for transportation back to the hotel. Time to yourself and a night in Cappadocia. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 17</strong> : Southern Cappadocia</h4><p>At 9:30 am, we will arrive and pick you up from your hotel after breakfast. Take a tour of Southern Cappadocia for the entire day. Uchisar Castle, Pigeon Valley, the Underground City, and hiking in one of the most picturesque valleys are all included in the tour. Tour ends; continue to your accommodation for the night. (Brunch &amp; Lunch)</p><h4><strong>Day 18</strong> : Cappadocia to Hattusas and Ankara (only driver and car - no guide)</h4><p>Leave for Hattusas, the capital of the Hittite kingdom, after breakfast. Anatolia has a more than 4,000-year history with the Hittites. Drive to Ankara after Hattusas and spend the night there. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 19</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Pick up from the hotel and transfer to the airport for your trip to Istanbul after breakfast. Istanbul airport transfer to accommodation. You have the day off to go shopping in the Great Bazaar or to see Istanbul once more before leaving Turkey. Istanbul overnight stay and free time. (Breakfast)</p><h4><strong>Day 20</strong> : Istanbul</h4><p>Following breakfast, transportation to the airport will be offered in accordance with the timing of your flight.</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Can be customized according to your wishes</p></li><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + % 15</p></li><li><p>100 € extra for Credit Card Payment</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>

20 DAYS TURKEY TOUR

<h2>Overview</h2><p>You will experience a fully guided tour of the only metropolis to span two continents on our Flying Carpet Tour. The Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace, and Hippodrome are all visible. We travel to the Gallipoli War battlefields and Troy, the legendary home of the Trojan Horse. See the majestic acropolis, temples, and library of Pergamum. The most well-preserved ancient city in Turkey is Ephesus, which also houses the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Biblical World. Visit the Sirince, Carpet Village, village. Hold a showcase of locally made leather goods. See the Hierapolis and Pamukkale. You will also visit Hierapolis, a Biblical city built on hot springs and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We travel to Fethiye, a tourist destination, Kayakoy, a museum town, and a derelict Greek settlement with two Greek Orthodox churches. See the Mevlana Museum as well as the fairy chimneys, Uchisar Castle, and Ankara in Turkey's Cappadocia region.</p><h2>Tour Plan</h2><h4><strong>Day 1</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Greetings from Istanbul! At the airport, we will meet you and transport you to your accommodation. The rest of the day is yours to explore at your own speed. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 2</strong> : Sunday Istanbul Old City</h4><p>You take a fully guided tour of the only city that spans two continents after breakfast, visiting the Blue Mosque, the Hagia Sophia, the Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 3</strong> : Monday Gallipoli Battlefields</h4><p>Today, we take a tour of the Gallipoli battlefields from World War One, stopping at the memorials at Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, and actual trenches and tunnels. Canakkale overnight</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 4</strong> : Tuesday Troy | Acropolis of Pergamum</h4><p>Go back in time as we visit Troy and its fabled Trojan Horse, followed by a visit to Pergamum's stunning acropolis. It was a renowned center for politics and culture at the time thanks to its magnificent temples and library. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 5</strong> : Wednesday Ephesus | Kusadasi</h4><p>With a tour of Ephesus and a visit to the location of the Temple of Artemis, you can immerse yourself in the past today. Experience the ethereal atmosphere of the ancient city and theater before traveling to Sirince, an ancient Greek hamlet famous for its fruit wines. Turkey has a long history of carpet weaving, and in the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are created by hand and what factors into their price. Nighttime Kusadasi</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 6</strong> : Thursday Pamukkale | Hierapolis</h4><p>The great white calcium terraces, also known as the Travertines, are located in Pamukkale, where we will also visit the ancient city of Hierapolis, this morning. Before travelling there, we will have a presentation of locally made leather goods. Swim in the hot springs that were once used for therapeutic purposes in Roman times, amidst Biblical columns. Daytime Pamukkale</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 7</strong> : Friday Aphrodisias | Fethiye</h4><p>Today, as we travel south toward the Mediterranean coast, we stop to explore the biblical city of Aphrodisias. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 8</strong> : Saturday Fethiye</h4><p>Alternatively, you can experience one of Turkey's highlights on an optional day trip to Saklikent Gorge, the country's largest and deepest canyon, or simply unwind on a day cruise through the 12 Islands of Fethiye. Nighttime Fethiye</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 9</strong> : Sunday Kayakoy | Antalya</h4><p>A leisurely morning is followed by a trip in the late afternoon to the tourist city of Antalya. While traveling, stopping in the abandoned Greek hamlet of Kayakoy A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 10</strong> : Monday Aspendos | Manavgat Waterfalls</h4><p>We will go to the magnificent theater at Aspendos today, which is renowned for having one of the best-preserved theaters in all of Asia Minor that is still in use. After that, we'll go to Manavgat Waterfalls for a relaxing resting place. A night in Antalya</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 11 </strong>: Tuesday Konya | Cappadocia</h4><p>Early departure for Cappadocia with a detour in Konya to see Mevlana Celaleddin Rumi's mausoleum and its accompanying museum. The largest caravansary in Anatolia, Sultanhani, is another reason we stayed this afternoon. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 12</strong> : Wednesday Goreme | Uchisar Castle</h4><p>With a fully guided tour of Goreme Valley, the fairy chimneys, Uchisar castle, and more, you may marvel at the lunar landscape. Don't miss the optional evening of authentic Turkish folklore tonight! Overnight Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 13</strong> : Thursday Ihlara Valley | Underground City</h4><p>Today, we traverse the breathtaking Ihlara Valley and investigate the numerous levels of an underground metropolis. Nighttime Cappadocia</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 14</strong> : Friday Ankara</h4><p>We leave early for the capital of the country, Ankara, where, before heading back to Istanbul, we visit the illustrious Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's mausoleum, Anitkabir. Nighttime in Istanbul</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Day 15</strong> : Saturday Istanbul</h4><p>Our tour comes to an end after breakfast, and we'll take you to the airport to catch your next flight.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><h4><strong>Additional information</strong></h4><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>This tour is available all year round.</p></li><li><p>There is no hidden cost.</p></li><li><p>Departs daily</p></li><li><p>Single supplement + 720 €</p></li></ul><p>&nbsp;</p><h3><strong>Included</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Bus tickets mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>Accommodation mentioned in the itinerary.</p></li><li><p>All tours with transportation, lunch and entrance fees.</p></li><li><p>All tours with professional tour guide, Full travel insurance, All domestic taxes.</p></li><li><p>Air-conditioned vehicle</p></li></ul><h3><strong>Excluded</strong></h3><ul class="list-disc list-outside ml-4"><li><p>Drinks with meals (except the drinks served with breakfast)</p></li><li><p>Any tips to guide, driver or staff at hotels.</p></li><li><p>Items of a personal nature</p></li><li><p>Medical services.</p></li></ul>