Independent Tours
'Turkey Flyer Tour'
8 - Day itinerary

Istanbul

Welcome to Istanbul! You will be transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Istanbul Old City

Tour the exotic city that spans both Europe and Asia visiting the Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya, Topkapi Palace & the Hippodrome.

Ephesus

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival, you’ll be met by your tour guide and driven to Ephesus - approximately 1.5 hours south along the Aegean coast from Izmir.

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of the site of one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the world, the site of the Temple of Artemis and the ancient city of Ephesus. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the city and stadium where chariot and horse races were once held. You will also have the chance to experience some Turkish handicrafts and visit the pilgrimage point claimed to be the last home of the Virgin Mary or see the antiquities of the Selcuk Museum.

Pamukkale

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Kusadasi to Cappadocia

Today you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Kayseri. On arrival you will be met and transferred to Cappadocia. Cappadocia is an extraordinary national treasure and is perhaps even the jewel in Turkey's illustrious crown.

Northern Cappadocia

Today our first stop is Esentepe, followed by a visit to Uchisar Castle. We then trek through Rose Valley to Cavusin, where we stop for lunch and learn about hand-made pottery. Afterwards, we visit the Pasabag Fairy Chimneys, followed by Devrent Valley and Urgup Winery to taste the delicious vines of Cappadocia.

Southern Cappadocia

Head to Pigeon Valley, followed by Ihlara Valley for a light trek. After visiting the small villages of Selimiye and Yaprakhisar, we visit the scenery where part of the Star Wars Movie was filmed. After lunch, we head to Derinkuyu Underground City, the biggest in the region. You will be transferred tp the airport for your flight to Istanbul when the tour finishes.

Istanbul

After breakfast our tour concludes and we say goodbye to our new friends and you will be transferred to the airport for your outbound flight.

• Inbound airport transfer – Istanbul
• Outbound airport transfer – Istanbul
• Domestic flights and transfers as per itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
• Professional English-speaking local tour guides
• Tips except driver and guide
• Entrance fees
• 7 nights - 4 star / Boutique Cave accommodation.
  3 nights
  Boutique Cave
  Cappadocia
  MDC Hotel
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Istanbul
  Momento Hotel
  
  
  2 nights
  4 star
  Kusadasi
  Grand Önder Hotel
  
  
• 6 Breakfasts, 5 Lunches, 2 Dinners

• Suggested optional activities
• Tips – driver and guide

Tour Type :- Guaranteed Departure

This tour is a 'Guaranteed Departure' tour. This means that it will depart regardless of how many people are booked on to it.