Wonders of Turkey
*Rs 36300
per person
WONDERS OF TURKEY * Rs 36,300 / per person on double sharing – Discover with Concorde Travel Turkey’s essential wonders with a few surprises along the way.
East meets West in this Turkish extravaganza exploring the Byzantine and Ottoman past of Istanbul with its colourful street markets and beautiful Blue Mosque. You’ll also visit the underground city of Sarhatli, Pamukkale’s cotton fortresses and the ruins of Ephesus.
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Destination
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Day 1 – Arrive Istanbul (2 nights)
Welcome to Istanbul. On arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel. Relax after your journey. In the evening attend a trip briefing with your Travel Director and meet your fellow travellers.
HOTEL
Ramada Plaza City Center
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Day 2 – Enjoy sightseeing
Enjoy a full day sightseeing tour including a visit to see parts of the Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453-1852. Visit the Hippodrome, once the centre of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Visit the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, so-called for its blue ceramic tiles. Your last stop will be the famous Grand Bazaar, the world's largest and oldest covered market with over 60 streets. Consider joining a delicious Turkish optional dinner where local cuisine is served along with traditional belly dancing entertainment.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Istanbul Nightlife Experience
You’ll enjoy a short drive through the illuminated streets of Istanbul before arriving at the famous Sultana's Night Club. You’ll taste Turkish specialties while being entertained by musicians, belly and folk dancers, performing dances from different regions of Turkey. You’ll also get the chance to join in.
Adult Price: As from Rs2,800 per person.
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Day 3 – Istanbul-Ankara
This morning enjoy free time in the city or consider an Optional Experience Bosphorus cruise and visit to Hagia Sophia. This excursion enjoys views of the strait that separates Asia and Europe and a visit to the church built in the Byzantine capital during the 6th century and converted into a mosque by the Ottomans. Today it houses a museum and is known as one of the world's greatest architectural wonders. Early this afternoon depart for the capital city of Ankara for an overnight stay.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
HOTEL
Holiday Inn
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Hagia Sophia and Bosphorus Cruise
This morning you'll visit Hagia Sophia, the 6th-century marvel that was formerly a basilica, then a mosque, and now a museum. Then, you'll continue with a cruise along the Bosphorus, the river that divides Istanbul and the continents of Asia and Europe. The 90-minute cruise will introduce you to the strategic importance of the river, the beauty of old Istanbul and the most picturesque parts of the present day city.
Adult Price: As from Rs2,100 per person.
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Day 4 – Ankara – Cappadocia (2 nights)
Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai holding artifacts dating back 7,500 years including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Perhaps take an Optional Experience this evening to see a mesmerising Whirling Dervish performance with dinner at a local restaurant.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL
Avrasya
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Whirling Dervishes Performance & Dinner
The “dance” of the Whirling Dervishes is called “Sema”. It is a part of Turkish custom, history, beliefs and culture and it represents a man’s spiritual journey, and it will be a highlight of your trip to Turkey. The performance of the Whirling Dervishes will be followed by a dinner at a local restaurant.
Adult Price: As from Rs1,500 per person
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Day 5 –Cappadocia sightseeing
This morning travel to Pasabagi and the Red Valley and later stop at a regional rug production centre to have a firsthand experience of this unique art. This afternoon you may wish to take an Optional Experience to Göreme and Avanos. Göreme, a historical region of Turkey located among unique rock formations, was first settled back in the Roman period. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that region. Afterwards continue to the town of Avanos renowned for its high quality earthenware. This evening dinner will be served at your hotel.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Goreme and Avanos Sightseeing
First settled in the Roman period, Goreme is located among Cappadocia's famous rock formations. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in this region. Then, you'll continue to the town of Avanos, renowned for its high-quality earthenware.
Adult Price: As from Rs1,200 per person.
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Day 6 – Cappadocia – Konya
This morning visit the underground city of Sarhatli, one of the many underground settlements built for protection and religious reasons. Drive to Konya and visit the famous mausoleum of the Sufi philosopher Mevlana. This was also the dervish lodge of the Mevlevi order, better known as the Whirling Dervishes. Later check into your hotel in Konya and enjoy dinner.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
HOTEL
Hilton Garden Inn
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Day 7 – Konya - Pamukkale
After breakfast leave Konya and travel to see the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs. You will also get to see the ruins of the ancient Roman health spa of Hierapolis. This evening enjoy a relaxing dinner at your hotel.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
HOTEL
Richmond Thermal
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Day 8 – Pamukkale – Ephesus and St Mary’s House - Izmir
Today travel to Selçuk and tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural centre of the ancient world and UNESCO World Heritage Site. Explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, view a magnificent theatre, see the Library of Celsus, a gymnasium and finally Hadrian's Temple. Then take a short drive from Ephesus to visit St. Mary's stone cottage, where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Arrive later in Izmir.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL
Hilton Alsansak
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Izmir Seafood Dinner
Head to the Kordon where we take you to one of Izmir's favourite seafood restaurants. Known for stunning views and for serving the best fish dishes in coastal Turkey, dine on a variety of seafood and meze delights with drinks. Don't worry there's great options for those who don't like seafood too!.
Adult Price: As from Rs1,200 per person.
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Day 9 – Izmir – Pergamon – Troy - Çanakkale
Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamon and continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse. This town is best known for being the setting of the Trojan War as well as a place where many cities are built on top of each other. Continue to Çanakkale for the night with dinner served at your hotel.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
Dinner
HOTEL
Buyuk Truva
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Day 10 – Çanakkale – Gallipolo – Istanbul
In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many WWI battles. Visit poignant Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk Bair before returning to Istanbul. Enjoy a last night in Istanbul with your travel companions after this comprehensive trip through Turkey.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
HOTEL
Ramada Plaza City Center
OPTIONAL EXPERIENCES
Istanbul Dinner
The warm atmosphere of our local restaurant, serving tasty Turkish specialities, is sure to delight. Tonight, toast your new friendships over drinks, and dine on a selection of dishes reflecting excellent examples of Turkish cuisine.
Adult Price: As from Rs 2,100per person
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Day 11 – Depart Istanbul
This morning bid a fond farewell to this wonderful city as your memorable holiday comes to an end. Transfers are available to the airport. Conditions apply.
MEAL(S)
Buffet Breakfast
TOUR LOCATION
Discover with Concorde Travel Turkey’s essential wonders with a few surprises along the way.
TURKEY
[Turkey] (Turkish: Türkiye) is on the Mediterranean, in the Anatolian region of West Eurasia, in spite of the fact that it is associated as an integral part of the Greater Middle East region respectively, due to the social and religious affiliation, even though it is towards culturally sometimes considered European orientated, with a small section in Southeastern Europe separated by the Turkish Straits (Bosphorus, Sea of Marmara, and Dardanelles). With the Black Sea to the north and the Aegean Sea in the west and Mediterranean Sea to the southwest, Turkey is surrounded by Bulgaria and Greece to the west, Armenia, Azerbaijan and Georgia to the northeast, Syria, Iraq and Iran to the southeast.
Rate is as from Rs 36,300 per person on double sharing.
rate includes
- 10 Buffet Breakasts
- 5 Three Course Dinners
- Audio Headsets Provided throughout your holiday to enhance your included sightseeing experiences
- Luxury air-conditioned coach
- Ferry across the Dardanelles from Çanakkale to Eceabat
- Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted
- Variety of Optional Experiences
- An expert Travel Director and separate driver
- All hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes
- Airport transfers are provided on the first and last travel day. Conditions apply
rate excludes
- International and domestic flights
- Travel Insurance
- Visa
- Optional excursions
- Meal, drinks not mentioned or with supplement
- Personal expenses
- All other services not mentioned in the program
SIGHTSEEING HIGHLIGHTS
- ANKARA Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilisation and Ataturk's Mausoleum
- CAPPADOCIA Visit Pasabagi and the Red Valley and marvel at the underground city of Sarhatli
- EPHESUS Visit the Great Theatre, Library of Celsus, Gymnasium, Temple of Hadrian and House of the Virgin Mary
- GALLIPOLI See Anzac Cove, Lone Pine and Chunnuk Bair Cemeteries
- ISTANBUL Sightseeing includes the Topkapi Palace, the Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar
- KONYA Visit the Mevlana Museum, home of the Whirling Dervishes
- PAMUKKALE See the Cotton Castle springs and the ruins of the Roman health spa of Hierapolis
- PERGAMON Visit the Asclepion Medical Centre
- TROY Visit the ruins of the ancient city and see the Wooden Horse