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Welcome to the Turkey Trip 2025

With stunning landscapes, rich history, and vibrant culture, Turkey offers everything from Istanbul’s mosques to Cappadocia’s hot air balloons

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DAY WISE TENTATIVE ITINERARY

DAY 01

Istanbul – arrival day

  • Greetings and welcome to Istanbul! Once you've arrived at the airport, be on the lookout for the TSG sign, which will guide you to your transfer to the hotel. Once you've checked in, the remainder of the day will be free for you to spend at your leisure. However, you need not wait until tomorrow to begin exploring the city. Take a look at our optional tours. Overnight in Istanbul

DAY 02

Istanbul city tour

  • (Breakfast and lunch are included)
The Istanbul city tour will start at the Old City after the delicious breakfast. Hippodrome is the main rota that was inscribed on the Unesco World Heritage List in 1985 and the living heritage of both Byzantines and Ottomans can be seen. Around Sultanahmet, The German Fountain – which was gifted by German Emperor Wilhelm II in 1898-, the Obelisk of Theodosius – nearly 3,500 years old, was brought to the Hippodrome by Theodosius from the Temple of Karnak about in 390- can be seen. Serpent Column -considered that it was at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi before- and the Column of Constantine that was brought from Apollon temple in Rome are other highlighted sites of the tour.
The next stop is the Blue Mosque (Sultanahmet Mosque). Its breathtaking design is the synthesis of 200-year-old of Ottoman mosque architecture with Byzantine church architecture. The mosque is reflecting majesty and grandeur concepts through its architectural features and its green, white Iznik tiles are fascinating with the blue ornaments of the dome
Hagia Sophia Mosque which is referred to as the “8th Wonder of the World” is another amazing site that is more than 1,500 years old. The light creates a fascinating atmosphere while flowinginside from the dome windows, combining a colorful, mystic view when it reaches the mosaics on the wall. The lunch break will be around at 13:00 After that TSG will take you to the bazaar, where you can find exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, delicious Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, hand made souvenirs, and more. Dinner and overnight in Istanbul.

Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to
religious places such as Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia Mosque.

DAY 03

Istanbul bosphorus cruise and flight to izmir / kusadasi

  • (Breakfast and lunch are included)

An amazing Bosporus Boat tour will be waiting for you after breakfast. On the shoreline, you will witness the imposing view of old wooden villas, palaces, fortresses, and small fishing villages. The Ottoman palaces Dolmabahce, Yildiz, Ciragan, and Beylerbeyi will admire you by their elegant architecture with a warm welcome. Ortaköy with its iconic view, and Rumeli Fortress, which is a well-designed military architecture, will be next.

The tour ends with transportation to İstanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir. Next check in to hotel in Kusadasi, have dinner, and overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 04

Kusadasi – ephesus tour – turkish village sirince

  • (Breakfast and lunch are included)

Ephesus is a 9000 years old city that houses The biggest temple dedicated to Artemis is The
Artemision which is considered to be one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world. This
guided tour will focus the Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library, Grand theatre
House of the Virgin Mary with details in this outstanding example of a Roman port city.

Sirince is local 19th-century architecture is well preserved and the village in its reputation goes beyond the borders of the country İzmir. It is famous for its homemade wines that are specially made from different kinds of fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, melons, and strawberries. Here the tour includes wine tasting and learning how to make fruit wine in the wine houses. Plus handicrafts made by local women can be bought and a very famous leather production center will be the next stop. After a rich daily trip overnight in Kuşadası.

DAY 05

kusadasi – pamukkale tour

  • (Breakfast and lunch are included)


Around 8:00, the tour will move to the world-famous marvel of **calcite travertines** to
Pamukkale. Before walking or swimming in Pamukkale’s travertine pools, we will have a lunch
break around 13:30. Walking around **white calcium terraces** and the ruins of Hierapolis, lying in
the natural, hot springs waters, will renew your body. The region also has **well-known textile products**,
and there will be an **outlet shopping chance**. At approximately 18:30, we will be on the way back.
Overnight in Kusadasi.

DAY 06

Kusadasi izmir to nevsehir / kayseri airport and cappadocia

  • (Breakfast and lunch are included)
After breakfast, there will be a domestic flight from Izmir Airport to Cappadocia. After check-in, the hotel rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Please Note: If you are wishing to join the optional activity of Cappadocia Hot Air Ballooning for tomorrow, please contact your guide and register because it will take place early the next morning

DAY 07

Cappadocia underground city / goreme open air museum

  • (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner included)
A new day, new destinations… The day starts with an Ozkonak Underground city visit that was built in Idis Mountain where volcanic granite-made tuff layers are quite dense and the galleries are connected by tunnels. The Goreme Open Air Museum will be the following destination that can be said that it is the heart of Cappadocia. The region was Listed as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1985 and it hides the churches of Durmuş Kadir, Yusuf Koç, El Nazar, Saklı, Meryem Ana (Virgin Mary) Kılıçlar, Tokalı, and Dark churches. Plus Convent of Monks and Nuns, Chapel of St Basil, and St. Barbara can be seen either with lots of captivating church interior paintings that have reached today. With a few minutes’ walk, Cavusin will be waiting for you and you can explore The Christians who created living spaces for themselves in the fairy chimneys of those fleeing the oppression of the Romans. Lunch will be in Avanos which is the home of pottery dating way back to the Hittites. There will be a workshop visit and shopping chances here that can’t be missed. Love Valley and Devrent Valley that you can see the symbols of Cappadocia Th

DAY 08

Cappadocia to istanbul – end of tour

  • (Breakfast, included)

The tour ends this morning after eight amazing days. We look forward to welcoming you back on
another adventure in the near future!

  • 2 nights hotel in Istanbul
  • 3 nights hotel in Kusadasi Odelia
  • 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia
  • Professional English-speaking tour guides
  • 7 open buffet breakfasts
  • 5 lunches
  • 5 dinners
  • Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach
  • Arrival transfer from Istanbul Airport
  • Istanbul Airport transfer after Bosphorus Cruise Tour
  • Arrival Transfer from Izmir Airport
  • Return Transfer to Izmir Airport
  • Arrival Transfer from Kayseri / Nevsehir Airport
  • Return Transfer to Kayseri / Nevsehir Airport
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Istanbul Bosphorus Cruise
  • Guided Ephesus tour
  • Guided Sirince village tour and wine tasting
  • Guided Pamukkale tour
  • Guided Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
Destination
HOTEL CATEGORY & LISTS or Similars

Istanbul

La Quinta by Wyndham Istanbul

Kusadasi

Odelia Resort Hotel

Cappadocia

EI Puente Cave Hotel

PS: If this hotel list is not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange a similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.

Package Exclusions

  • Any meals in the Flight
  • Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir
  • Early check in or Late check out charges
  • Domestic flight from Kayseri / Nevsehir to Istanbul
  • City tax
  • Turkey entry visa
  • Personal expenses: Extras at hotel or additional meals
  • Tipping: Tips for guides and drivers
  • Insurance: All types
  • Insurance
  • Passport with validity of 6 Months,
  • UAE residence visa with minimum validity of 3 months
  • Two recent Photograph in white background,
  • NOC from Employer in Original,
  • Ticket reservation,
  • Travel Insurance
  • Invitation letter (will take 8-15 working days).
Note : Domestic flight price for adult travelers is approximately Euros: 80,00 for one way and for under 2 years old, approximately Euros: 40,00 as an insurance policy.
Children Discounts: :children between 0 to 11 have discounts listed below. Older than 11 years old children are charged full amount and children younger than 18 must travel with ab adult. There will be no exception about it. Also 25% of the tour coast will be charges for baby seats for buses.

Visa fee: AED 225 per person to be paid at the Consulate
Assistance charges – AED 100 per person
Processing time for stamping: 1-2 working days after appointment

Cancellation Policy:
  • Prior to 45 days or more: 30% of the holiday amount is non refundable + Full cancellation for non refundable tickets
  • 44 and 31 days of departure: 45% of the holiday cost
  • 30 and 15 days of departure: 60% of the holiday cost
  • 14 and 10 days of departure: 75% of the holiday cost
  • 10 days prior to departure 100% of the total amount will be deducted.