The Enchanting Trail of Turkey

Over the course of this tour, you'll embark on a journey through some of Turkey's most iconic and historically rich destinations.

It all begins in Istanbul, where you'll marvel at the Topkapı Palace, Hagia Sophia, and the Blue Mosque, among other attractions. Strolling through the Grand Bazaar, you'll experience the vibrant culture and history that define this city.

Day 3 offers a change of scenery as you explore Taksim Square, take a Bosphorus Cruise, and then continue your adventure in Ankara. Next, venture to Salt Lake, the largest salt lake in Europe, before making your way to the surreal landscapes of Cappadocia. Here, you'll explore Göreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, and the whimsical Devrent Valley.

The journey continues through Konya, where you'll visit the Sultanhanı Caravanserai and the Mevlana Museum. Pamukkale invites you to relax in its ancient hot springs and marvel at the Sacred Pool, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The tour then unfolds in Kusadasi, with visits to the House of the Virgin Mary and the historic city of Ephesus. Your journey ends in Bursa, where the Kozahan and Bursa Ulu Mosque await. Finally, you'll return to Istanbul for your departure, leaving you with unforgettable memories of Turkey's rich history, culture, and natural beauty.

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After arriving at Istanbul airport, you will be dropped off at a hotel.

Overnight in Istanbul.

You will begin your tour by visiting Istanbul’s most famous and most visited tourist attraction, Topkapı Palace (panoramic view from outside), one of the world’s largest palace museums, and the administrative and educational center.

Afterward, you will continue your tour with Hagia Sophia, the largest religious center of the city during the Byzantine period, which was built 3 times until today.

Continue to the Hippodrome; built by the Roman Emperor Septimus Severus in 203 AD, during the Roman period hippodrome was the civil center for the people of the city where once 100,000 spectators could be held.

Afterward, our guide will take you to the Blue Mosque, which welcomes you with a stunning view of the blue-colored Iznik tiles on its walls as soon as you enter through its door.

Grand Bazaar: One of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. With its labyrinth-shaped streets and passages and more than four thousand shops, the Grand Bazaar is among the most popular and visited places by tourists.

(Since the locations here are very close to each other, you will complete this tour on foot.)

Overnight in Istanbul.

You will visit Taksim Square, Istiklal Street, Galata Tower (panoramic view/from outside), one of the most crowded and popular squares of Istanbul, and feel the intense atmosphere of Istanbul.

Çamlıca Hill Mosque was built at an altitude of 268 meters on the Anatolian Side overlooking the Bosphorus. In addition to being a center of worship, the mosque was designed as a "social complex" that includes social, cultural, and educational spaces.

Along the waterway that separates Europe and Asia, you will take a Bosphorus Cruise with its coastal scenery, old wooden mansions, marble palaces, castles, and fishing villages. During the tour, you will see the magnificent Dolmabahce Palace, mansions, and Rumelihisari.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Ankara by road.

Overnight in Ankara.

Salt Lake, which extends in a north-south direction on the provincial border of Ankara, Aksaray, and Konya, forms a very large saltwater body. Salt Lake is the largest salt lake in Europe and the second largest lake in Turkey after Lake Van.

After this visit, you will set out for Cappadocia.

You will visit Göreme Open Air Museum (panoramic view from outside), which consists of many rock churches with beautiful colorful frescoes decorating the walls.

And you will visit Uchisar, the highest rock castle.

Also, today, you will visit Devrent, also known as Imagination Valley. Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, is a place where the most interesting and fantastic fairy chimneys of Cappadocia are located. Because the fairy chimneys found here are more like animal and human shapes, it got the name Imagination Valley.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

The sign "Salkım Tepesi" greets you before you enter Uçhisar. Göreme Panorama Scenic View Point is located on this hill. From the Güvercinlik Valley, you can even look down on Uchisar Castle.

Starting from Uçhisar and extending to Göreme and covering an area of 4 kilometers, Güvercinlik Valley got its name from the pigeon nests carved into the rocks. The people of the region fed these pigeons until the 9th century and used their manure in the vineyards and their eggs in the plaster of the frescoes.

And visit the underground city in Cappadocia which name is Cardak Saray Underground City.

Your tour will end after visiting the Red Valley, which turns pink especially at sunset, as the minerals in the sandstone have a pink hue.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

Sultanhanı Caravanserai is one of the typical Seljuk caravanserais. Although Seljuk caravanserais were designed according to the same plan, they also had different appearances. This difference becomes evident with additional structures or elements. Sultanhanı differs from other caravanserais in appearance, especially with the pavilion masjid in the middle.

Konya Mevlana Museum, the core structure of Mevlana Lodge, Hz. It is the mausoleum of Mevlana. The mausoleum was built in 1274. Hz. Although it is stated in the sources that a lodge was built next to Mevlana's tomb right after his reunion with God, these structures have not survived until today. Other structures of the lodge, the Semahane, masjid, Dedegan cells, kitchen, and fountain, were built in the 16th century.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Pamukkale.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

Pamukkale is known as the oldest hot spring in the world, and people have traveled a long way to find healing in history since its hot springs are believed to have healing power. Also, the Sacred Pool located here is one of the highlights of the site. Pamukkale has been declared a World Heritage site by UNESCO today.

Overnight in Kusadasi for 10 days tour guests.

End of the tour for 7-days package. Guests will be dropped off at Denizli Cardak Airport for a flight to Istanbul.

After visiting the House of Virgin Mary, which is declared to be where the Virgin Mary spent her last days, your tour will continue with ancient Ephesus.

Ephesus: You will visit the port city of Ephesus, the best preserved classical city in the Eastern Mediterranean, the second largest city after Roma in its time, and the third largest library in the world.

Sirince Village was formed when people were fleeing Ephesus. They settled in the mountains and named the village Cirkince which translates into ugly. The reasoning for this was to keep outsiders from getting curious and coming into the village. The name was eventually changed to Sirince, which means pretty. Greeks settled in the village at one stage and this is clear in the styling of the houses. In 1924 there was an exchange of the Greek and Turkish population.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Bursa by road.

Overnight in Bursa.

Kozahan, Sultan II. It was built by Bayezid to bring income to his mosque and madrasah in Istanbul. The inn has three entrances. It has a magnificent door at the entrance on the north façade. There is a fountain in the middle of the inner courtyard of the inn and a masjid above it. Today, Kozahan's inner courtyard is designed as a cafe and tea garden where people can relax.

Bursa Ulu Mosque was built between 1396 and 1400 during the reign of Yıldırım Bayezid, in a large area where Orhan Gazi Park is also located. It is the first of the multi-domed monumental structures among the Ottoman mosques. The Ulu Mosque has twenty domes resting on twelve large four-cornered columns. It is the largest of the Grand Mosques in Turkey.

At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to Istanbul by road.

Overnight in Istanbul.

You will be dropped off at Istanbul airport for your flight.

• Travel health insurance is mandatory.
• Sample hotels are confirmed on the date of booking in case of availability. Otherwise, similar hotels are will be booked.
• In the event of bad weather, time scarcity, traffic jams, and similar situations, the Guide may make changes to the tour program.
• The locations given in the itinerary can be changed with other places if they are closed.
• During the tours, you will be walking approximately 2 km every day on uneven and cobblestone surfaces, inclines, and steps.
• You must wear comfortable clothing, flat walking shoes, a hat, sunglasses, and sunscreen. in summer months and raincoats, warm clothes, winter walking shoes, umbrella, etc. in winter.
• The order of the sites visited may change to avoid crowds.
• You will need your passport at check-in for all domestic flights.
• Domestic flights are economy class. Luggage limit 15kg + 8kg handbag.