9-Nights Classic Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Izmir

9-Nights Classic Turkey: Istanbul, Cappadocia & Izmir
Turkey
Goway Travel
Vacation Offer ID 1608339
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Goway Travel
This 10-day Turkish vacation takes you to Istanbul, Cappadocia, Izmir, and Ephesus to explore the nation’s classical wonders and fascinating landscape. It features first-class accommodations and small group tours.Your journey begins in Istanbul, the Turkish capital, the only national capital that straddles two continents. Known as Constantinople during antiquity, Istanbul has long been one of the world’s centres of art and cultural influence. A classical tour of the city will showcase some of its many highlights from the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras. Start at Hippodrome Square to see where chariots used to race for massive crowds, before visiting the religious and cultural monuments of the Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, and Topkapi Palace. Close out your tour with a visit to the Grand Bazaar, where you can journey through colourful corridors of markets to barter for all sorts of goods. You’ll have another day at leisure to explore on your own. Visit the Basilica Cistern, a magnificently restored ancient waterworks, or hop between cafes and restaurants to enjoy Turkish favourites from coffee to shawarma.
Connect by air to Cappadocia, the fairy tale region of rock chimneys and caves that resembles the surface of the moon. A tour through the region will showcase its breathtaking landscape. You’ll visit Devrent (Imaginary Valley) to see its rock formations, Pasabag, known as the Valley of the Monks, where mushroom-shaped fairy chimneys and rock dwellings abound. Swing by Uchisar Rock-Castle, a fortification carved into the rock that offers excellent views of the valley, and finally the village of Avanos, where you can buy some traditional pottery. You’ll have another day in Cappadocia to continue exploring the landscape. If you really want a magical experience, book a hot air balloon ride above the valley.
Continue on to your final destination, Izmir. One day, you’ll journey to nearby Ephesus to trace the history of early Christianity. Visit the House of the Virgin, where the Virgin Mary apparently spent her later years, before visiting Ephesus to follow in the footsteps of St. Paul and see the ruins of Roman temples, libraries, theatres, and baths. In the afternoon, swing by the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, the remains of one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You’ll have another day at leisure to explore the Greek-Roman city of Izmir on your own. Head up Mount Kadifekale to see the ruins of an ancient citadel or steal away a few quiet hours along Kara Lake.
At the end of your journey, you’ll connect back to Istanbul and return home.
Vacation Inclusions
- Private arrival and departure airport transfers
- 3 nights first class accommodations in Istanbul
- 3 nights first class accommodations in Cappadocia
- 3 nights first class accomodations in Izmir
- Flights Istanbul-Cappadocia (Kayseri)-Izmir-Istanbul*
- Private transfers between hotels and airports throughout
- Small group tour of Istanbul (max 16 guest)
- Small group tour of Cappadocia (max 12 guests)
- Small group Ephesus Tour (max 20 guests)
- Tickets and entrance fees to:
- Topkapi Palace
- St. Sophia
- Blue Mosque
- Goreme Open Air Museum
- House of the Virgin Mary
- Ephesus and Temple of Artemis
- Daily breakfast, 3 lunches
Featured Destinations
Izmir | Destination Guide |
Cappadocia | Destination Guide |
Istanbul | Destination Guide |
Valid Date Ranges
Standard Terms & Conditions apply when purchasing this trip. Special savings cannot be combined with any other offer and the amount is subject to currency exchange rates at the time of booking. Airfares rates may increase or decrease please ask your Goway Destination Specialist at the time of booking. All prices are per person and quoted in U.S. dollars. Single supplements may apply. Blackout dates/seasonal supplements may apply. Accommodations, inclusions and itineraries are subject to change based on specific departure dates. From pricing is based on the lowest seasonal pricing for this tour, and rates may vary by date of departure. Please inquire about details of your preferred travel dates. Please inquire for a list of included and excluded exclusions. Departures: Daily except Mondays
All fares are quoted in US Dollars.