12 Days Turkey Tour

Day 1: Arrive in Istanbul

On the time of your arrival to Istanbul airport the driver will be waiting for you at the exit with the board and your name on it, after what you will be transported to the hotel. Please take your time to check in your room and relax after the flight. At appropriate time your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel in order to shortly inform about your Turkey Tour

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 2: Istanbul Old City Walking Tour ( B, L )

After the breakfast, Our guide will pick you up from the lobby to start for the Old city walking tour. Today you will see important places such as: Hagia Sophia Museum, The famous Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, The Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt and Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Topkapi (Sultan’s) Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar. (All is walking area) At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel.

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 3: Istanbul day out( B)

After breakfast, Enjoy this day to explore Istanbul on your own, for example you could do a Half Day Bosphorus Cruise which is very important to do while visiting Istanbul; you can arrange with your agency a day on the Mediterranean Islands and enjoy swimming or bicycle ride on the island. There is an option of evening activity Bosphorus dinner Cruise on the boat, beautiful view of night Istanbul with European and Asian side and this way you can add a new experience for your 12 Days Turkey Tour. Overnight in Istanbul

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 4: Fly from Istanbul to Izmir – Ephesus Tour (L )

This early morning after the check out, the driver will pick you up from the lobby to transfer you to the airport for the flight to Izmir (60 min) At the airport you need to head on for the gate of your flight company. On your arrival to Izmir airport and after picking your luggage you will be greeted by Road Runner Travel represent to transfer you to our Ephesus office before the full day Ephesus tour. On the set time we will head on for the Ephesus tour where we will visit: Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World), the 25,000 seat amphitheatre, the famous Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian and Ephesos amphitheatre with harbor street of Ephesus Ancient City; the final part will be House of the Virgin Mary and her last abode. This will be the end of the tour and you will be transferred to hotel.

Flight from Istanbul to Izmir

Hotel in Kusadasi

Day 5: Pamukkale Tour ( B, L )

After breakfast, Check out from your hotel to be picked up at the set time by your guide to head for full day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour(2,5 hrs driving with stops and beautiful landscape) Upon our arrival in Pamukkale you will have a lunch break Today we will visit places as: The Gates of Ancient City of Hierapolis, necropolis and beautiful Ancient theater of Hierapolis, the calcified pools and waterfalls known as Travertines with its beautiful panorama that is the most intriguing detail of your 12 Days Turkey Tour because it looks like icy mountain; you can swim among ancient ruins of Kleopatra swimming pool or visit an Archeology Museum of Hierapolis. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Fethiye (3 hrs drive) Arrival and overnight in Fethiye

Transfer to Fethiye

Hotel in Fethiye

Day 6: 12 Island Boat Tour ( B, L )

After your breakfast at the hotel Around 10:00 a.m We will pick you up from the hotel and transfer to the boat at the Fethiye Marina From here we will sail for a day cruise of 12 islands. During your boat trip you will have time to swim in crystal waters of Mediterranean sea, visit beautiful beaches, historical places and barren islands. This day you can fully enjoy swimming, snorkeling and exlploring beautiful sights of 12 islands trip. At the end of the day we will sail back to Fethiye Marina and you will be transferred to the hotel.

Hotel in Fethiye

Day 7: Free Day - Bus from Fethiye to Antalya ( B )

After breakfast be ready to check out the your room and you have time to explore beautiful sides and beaches of Fethiye Town. End of day transfer to the bus station to catch the local bus to Antalya (3hrs) Beautiful view on the way and arrival to Antalya with pick up from the bus station and transfer to the hotel.

Bus from Fethiye to Antalya

Hotel in Antalya

Day 8: Perge, Aspendos Amphitheatre and Manavgat Waterfall Tour (B,L)

After breakfast ,our guide will pick you up for Antalya tour. First destination will be Perge Ancient city and ruins of the Roman Gate, Hellenistic Gate and Agora. St.Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey. Next is Aspendos, which carry’s one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia –Aspendos Ancient Theatre. After what we will visit one of the best Waterfalls in Antalya region. Will be visited Apollo’s temple in Side after what you will be transferred to the hotel. Overnight in Antalya.

Hotel in Antalya

Day 9: Flight to Cappadocia ( B )

Flight from Antalya to Cappadocia

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 10: North Cappadocia Tour (B,L)

This morning be the lucky one to greet the sun from the Balloon, which is the best experience of your Turkey Tour. After breakfast be ready at the lobby for the North Cappadocia tour. At first we will visit the famous panorama of rock stones named Esentepe, following to Uchisar Castle(Byzantium period) form outside, Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley and Tree Beauties Valley all are most important sights of North Cappadocia. Then we’ll head on to the ancient towns of Urgup and Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can try your potting skills. Here will be the end of the day and we will transfer you to the hotel. Overnight in Goreme Town.

Hotel in Cappadocia

Day 11: South Cappadocia Tour / Flight to Istanbul (B,L)

After your breakfast and check out, the guide will pick up from the hotel to start for South Cappadocia tour. We’ll head on to Meskender Valley and Rose Valley famous with its red colored stone formations, will explore the landscape of the area hiking around. Visiting Cavusin Village with those specific cave houses forming miraculous landscape of the area, beautiful Pigeon Valley which says a lot by its name. Be amazed by the fabulous view of the Love Valley and its panoramic view. We are lucky to visit that unique Kaymakli Underground City and feel the gravity of ancient community with 5 to 20 levels down full of rooms, wineries, tombs and even barns that been used centuries ago. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to the airport for the flight to Istanbul. On the arrival to the airport and after picking your luggage there will be a represent to meet you at the exit and transfer to the hotel.

Flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul

Hotel in Istanbul

Day 12: Istanbul ( B )

After breakfast, Check out from the hotel between 12:00-13:00; depending on your international flight time, the driver will be at the lobby to transfer you to the airport where you are left with the memories about your 12 Days Turkey Tour.