7 Days Itinerary of Classic Turkey Tour
DAY 01: Arrive in Istanbul
As you reach Istanbul Ataturk Apt, meet our representative who will help you with an assisted transfer to your pre-booked hotel. You will get to the hotel in the afternoon and rest for a while. Next, leave your hotel for sightseeing on Seat in Coach Basis. After that, you indulge in several activities like the Bosphorus Cruise along the Bosphorus-also known as the Istanbul strait and later visit the famous Spice Market. After that, you will head to the hotel to have a delicious dinner and enjoy an overnight stay in Istanbul.
DAY 02: Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia
Early morning pick-up from the hotel and get a private transfer to the airport to board an early morning flight to Ankara. After arrival, meet our tour representative. Today, you will enjoy sightseeing, including the Anatolian Civilisations Museum - exhibiting the remains of Catalhoyuk, the Neolithic Village that dates back to 6500 BC. The next visit of the day is the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the founder of modern Turkey. Later, you will have lunch at a local restaurant and proceed to Cappadocia. On arrival at your pre-booked hotel, you will complete the check-in formalities and head to your room. Rest for a while, enjoy the luscious dinner, and have a peaceful overnight stay.
DAY 03: Cappadocia
Have your breakfast and leave your hotel for sightseeing in this unique place. The first visit is to Kaymakli Underground City, which is etched out of rocks and self-contained. Next in line is the natural citadel of Uchisar, where you can admire the incredible rock formation. Next, you will have your lunch at the local restaurant and proceed to explore the Goreme Open-Air Museum. In the evening, explore Avonos Village and Pasabag Valley to get insight into the lifestyle of local people. After that, you will return to your hotel to have dinner and enjoy a peaceful overnight stay.
DAY 04: Cappadocia – Konya – Pamukkale
Once you finish your breakfast on the 4th day of the tour, get an assisted transfer to Konya. On the way, halt at Sultanhani Caravanserai - a monument erected in the 13th century. Once in Konya, explore the Mausoleum of Mevlana-also known as Green Dome. Then proceed to Pamukkale, the cotton fortress famous for hot water springs, pools, and stalactites over cliffs. Next, you will arrive at your pre-booked hotel in Pamukkale. After reaching the hotel, complete the check-in process and head to your room. The remaining day is to enjoy the dinner and overnight stay.
DAY 05: Pamukkale – Aphrodisias – Kusadasi
On day 5, post breakfast, take a walk around the remains of the ancient Roman City of Hierapolis. Later, you will get a swift transfer to Kusadasi. On the way, you halt to have lunch at a local restaurant. After that, visit Aphrodisias, the ancient city dedicated to Aphrodite - the goddess of love. Here, you will explore the sculpture school and other attractions. Next, proceed to Kusadasi, the next stop of this Classic Turkey Tour Package. Upon arriving, complete the check-in at your pre-booked hotel, have dinner, and enjoy your overnight stay.
DAY 06: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Izmir – Istanbul
After breakfast on the 6th day of the tour, you visit the House of the Virgin Mary, a Catholic and Muslim shrine. Later, you continue your journey to Ephesus - the Roman capital of Asia Minor. Here, you will explore major attractions like the Odeon ruins, Hadrian temple, Hercules Gate, Agora and fantastic Greco-Roman theatre, and the magnificent library. Later, you will have your lunch at the local restaurants and head to visit the Basilica of St. John. After this, you get an on-time transfer to the Izmir airport for boarding a flight to Istanbul. Once you arrive in Istanbul, get an assisted transfer to your hotel, munch your lip-smacking dinner and enjoy an overnight stay.
DAY 07: Sightseeing in Istanbul – Departure
After breakfast on day 7 in the early morning, embark on a half-day sightseeing tour in Istanbul. (Note: Luggage can be left at the hotel). Get picked up from the hotel at 07:40 Hrs for a half-day city tour on a Seat Coach Basis. Today, you will explore St.Sophia (closed on Mondays) and Byzantine Hippodrome. Blue Mosque and Grand Covered Bazaar (closed on Sundays). After that, return to the hotel to pick up your luggage (Note: No room). Later, get an assisted transfer to the Istanbul airport to board your flight for your onward destination.
