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Turkish Highlights Highlights

  • Get a delight of having exotic Turkish cuisines that will surely soothe your taste buds

  • Visit the magnificent Suleyman Mosque, Istanbul's largest, and learn about the history that surrounds it

  • Admire Istanbul's Grand Bazaar, which has been there for 500 years, and purchase gifts for your loved ones there

  • Discover the amazing city of Safranbolu, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

  • Experience the high-speed train in Turkey for a relaxing four-hour journey across Anatolian scenery

Turkish Highlights Overview

About the tour:

Turkey is a stunning nation beautifully tucked away at the meeting point of Europe and Asia and Istanbul is the capital city of Turkey , which is located in north western side of the country Turkey. You start weaving your story of Turkey with the city of Istanbul, a place famous for its gastronomical delicacies and rich history and culture. In Istanbul you will witness the Mosque of Suleyman, the magnificent (the largest in Istanbul). Your astonishment wouldn't cease here, wait till you experience the high speed train in Turkey a pleasant 4 hours trip with Anatolian landscapes. You will venture the beautiful landscapes of Cappadocia and sight the churches and troglodyte villages. Going forward to the Black see we will see changing landscapes of Turkey. Here we will explore the wonderful city Safranbolu which is a UNESCO world heritage site. Turkey trip will not without fancy souvenirs which you will get from the places you visit. Make memories of Turkey and bring some of them to your home.


Tour Info:

  • Cities covered: Istanbul - Ankara
  • Duration: 8 Days, 7 Nights
  • Start Point: Istanbul
  • End Point: Istanbul


Inclusions:

  • Accommodation: 4 nights stay in Istanbul, 2 Nights in Cappadocia, 1 Night in Safranbolu
  • Meals: Breakfast is included as mentioned in Itinerary
  • Guide: Professional English speaking guide to help you explore the cities
  • Transfers: Airport arrival and departure transfer are included.
  • Visa Assistance: It will be provided (Charges are not included)


Experiences Covered:


Istanbul:

  • Boat Tour of the Bosphorus in Istanbul
  • Witness the beautiful monuments of Istanbul like the Mosque of Suleiman and Topkapi Palace in Istanbul.
  • Stroll around the Grand Bazaar
  • Take a trip in High speed train from Istanbul to Ankara


Cappadocia:

  • Full day in the fantastic region of Cappadocia.
  • Explore Cappadocia's stunning cathedrals and troglodyte communities.
  • Explore the Goreme Valley to see its churches cut into the rocks and open-air museum.
  • We will travel to Kaimacli to see the 30,000-person capacity underground city.


Safranbolu:

  • Taste some Turkish tea, which is traditional.
  • Visit this enthralling Turkish village, which is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • Also, as you will go closer to the Black Sea, the terrain in Turkey changes.


Destination info:

  • Official Name: Republic of Turkey (Turkiye Cumhuriyeti)
  • Currency: Turkish Lira
  • Capital: Ankara
  • Time Zone: GMT+3
  • Plug Type: C and F. 


How to Reach:

One can board a flight to the Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) from Ahmedabad, Mumbai, and Delhi, and reach Turkey in 9 to 13 hours, depending on the airline. A direct India to Turkey flight takes less time, while a connecting flight delays 2 or 3 hours.

Turkish Highlights Itinerary

Day 1
Arrival In Istanbul | A City known as the Bridge between Europe and Asia
İstanbul
  • Arrive at the Istanbul International Airport and be ready with the necessary documents for the immigration process.
  • Meet the representative at the airport, who will help you get transferred to your pre-booked hotel in private transport
  • On your way to the hotel, witness the captivating beauty of the vibrant streets that this place has to offer
  • Reach the hotel and proceed with the check-in formalities
  • Spend the rest of the day at leisure
  • You can go to the beaches, stroll around the markets or simply take a rest at the hotel
  • Overnight stay at the hotel in Istanbul.
Day 2
Sightseeing at Istanbul | Be mesmerized by the beauty of Blue Mosque
İstanbul
  • Kick start your morning with the delicious breakfast and today we will proceed to the sightseeing tour of the city.
  • On our tour, we will enter the Mosque of Suleyman the Magnificent (the largest in Istanbul).
  • We will see the walls, the Golden Horn, the fishing district, and we will admire the exterior of Hagia Sofia. After the visit, we will offer tickets and a visit to the Top Kapi Palace, which was the administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, with its magnificent courtyards and its pavilions.
  • At the end of the afternoon we will provide a transfer to the Taksim neighborhood, the most commercialized and lively area of the city.
  • There will be time to dine in one of its many restaurants, and you can also take the old tram that crosses the area or go to see the nearby Galata Tower.
  • After such a happy day return back to the hotel for overnight stay.
Day 3
Bosphorus Cruise | Cruise along the Bosphorus Strait and witness some of the famous landmarks of Istanbul.
İstanbul
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and spend your day at leisure.
  • Boat trip on the Bosphorus.Today we include a boat trip on the Bosphorus that will last about two hours, exclusively for Europamundo travelers. The Bosphorus is a strait that connects the Black Sea with the Sea of Marmara, which separates Istanbul into two parts: the European and Asian parts.
  • We will enjoy seeing the liveliness of the strait with its multitude of boats. We will pass under the two bridges that unite Europe and Asia and we will admire the palaces of the sultans, the typical wooden houses and the Ottoman villas.
  • After a wonderful day, head back to the hotel. 
  • Overnight stay in Istanbul.


Day 4
Istanbul to Cappadocia
Cappadocia
  • Today we will travel by train: from the station in the Asian district, we take the most modern and fast train in Turkey, a pleasant 4-hour trip through the Anatolian landscapes, where you can also enjoy the train café.
  • Arrival in Ankara and after some time to grab lunch in the station, we will continue travelling by bus to the Mausoleum of Ataturk.
  • Afterwards we continue to Cappadocia. We will pass through the Salt Lake, with its incredible landscapes.
  • Arrival in Avanos (Cappadocia) and check in to your hotel.
  • Enjoy your dinner at the hotel and call it a day.
Day 5
Full Day Cappadocia Tour | Fly to the whimsical land of Cappadocia
Cappadocia
  • Wake up to the blissful and enjoy your scrumptious breakfast at the hotel.
  • Today we will go for the full day tour in the fantastic region of CAPPADOCIA, with its lunar landscapes, its churches and troglodyte villages.
  • We will discover the Goreme Valley with its open air museum and its churches carved into the rocks, entry tickets included.
  • We will visit Uchisar, a natural fortress. In Kaimacli we will visit the underground city that could house 30,000 people.
  • Returning to Avanos we stop at Pasabag, the valley of the fairies, we will walk in this spectacular natural area.
  • Once the tour is completed there would be leisure time and later you can enjoy dinner at the hotel.
Day 6
Cappadocia to Safranbolu
Safranbolu
  • Turkey´s changing landscapes as we get closer to the Black Sea. Traditional Turkish tea.
  • We have a fantastic day in the heart of Anatolia. We stop in Ankara, where we leave a free time to walk around and have lunch in the thriving center of the city.
  • We continue towards the north of Turkey. The landscapes become greener. Safranbolu; arrival in this wonderful little city which was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
  • It was an important stopping point on the caravan routes. In the courtyard of a magnificent old Caravanserai we will include a traditional Turkish tea.
  • As you arrive complete the check in formalities and enjoy your dinner at the hotel and call it a day.
Day 7
Safranbolu to Istanbul
İstanbul
  • Today, the leg of our trip follows the Black Sea and its verdant landscapes.
  • In Gokgol Magarasi we provide entry tickets to this magnificent cave with its underground river and its multiple colors.
  • In Eregli, next to the Black Sea, we set aside time to have lunch. We also include a visit to its impressive Cehennemagzi Magarasi caves and tombs that are overflowing with mythology.
  • On our way back to Istanbul, we stop to relax at Eydinpinar, with a walk between its green paths to the waterfalls!
  • On your arrival at Istanbul check in and rest of the day is at leisure.
  • Overnight stay at Istanbul.
Day 8
Departure | Take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity
İstanbul
  • Wake up with a delicious breakfast and get ready to check out from the hotel
  • Meet the representative at the hotel who will transfer you to the airport on a private basis
  • Board a flight back home and take a bag full of memories to cherish for eternity


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Price Includes
  • Stay

    7 Nights Accommodation

  • Meals
    • Breakfast on all days
    • From Day 4 to Day 6
  • Sightseeing

    Sightseeing as per the itinerary

More Details about Turkish Highlights

Know Before You Go for Turkish Highlights

  • Please carry valid identification proof and the Thrillophilia voucher.
  • Travel Insurance is recommended and charges are not included.
  • Rates may fluctuate with any change in services/hotels.
  • Visa assistance will be provided however charges are not included.
  • Please note that prices are dynamic and may change in the peak season and on blackout dates.
  • Personal Expenses and mandatory hotel taxes (if any) will have to be paid by you at the destination.
  • The itinerary shared is tentative and is subject to change at the time of confirmation