Day 1Welcome aboard SOTC’s “Grand Tour of Turkiye” tourArrive in Istanbul. Upon arrival at Istanbul, you will be greeted by your friendly and experienced Tour Manager/ Local Representative outside the baggage hall. Proceed to your hotel and check-in. We visit Istiklal street and Taksim Square to get acquainted to Istanbul tonight.
Overnight in Istanbul. (D)
Note: Joining direct passenger / NRI can check-in on your own at the hotel. The standard check-in time is 1500 hrs.
Day 2Full Day Bosphorus tour visiting Spice Bazaar, City walls, Golden Horn views, Dolamabache Palace. Bosphorus cruise ride, Visit Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, Hagia Sophia and Grand Bazaar.Full-day city tour of Sultanahmet. Photostop at Topkapi Palace & Hippodrome Square. Visit Blue Mosque and Hagia Sopia. Free time at Grand Bazaar. Cruise on the Bosphorus strait.
Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L, D)
Day 3Depart for Kayseri/Nevsehir. Arrive at the airport and proceed towards Cappadocia. Cardak Underground CityArrive Kayseri/Nevsehir airport & proceed to Cappadocia. Cappadocia’s underground cities—vast multistory complexes carved into the region’s famous volcanic rock—are among the most impressive underground dwellings in the world. Later proceed to Cardak Underground Cappadocia’s underground cities—vast multistory complexes carved into the region’s famous volcanic rock—are among the most impressive underground dwellings in the world. (B, L, D)
Day 4Cappadocia TourVisit Turkish Pottery workshop. Guided tour of Cappadocia. Visit Monks Valley. Photostop at Devrent Valley and Pigeons Valley. Visit Goreme Open Air Museum. Photo stop at Esentepe & Uchisar castle. Visit Turkish Pottery workshop.
Overnight in Cappadocia. (B, L, D)
Day 5Drive to Pamukkale. Visit Hierapolis, Cotton Castles and Mud Pool.Drive to Pamukkale. Visit one more ancient city of Hierapolis along with Cotton Castles and Mud Pool. Proceed towards Pamukale. Visit Travertine’s at Cotton Castle. Visit Hierapolis (Holy City).Experience Mud Pool Bath.
Overnight in Pamukale. (B, LL, LD)
Day 6Drive to Kusadasi.Today drive to Kuasadasi. Arrive & day free.
Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, LL, LD)
Day 7Visit Ruins of Ephesus & Sirince Village tourToday visit the Ruins of Ephesus covering the famous colonnaded facade of the Library of Celsus. The Ephesus Amphitheater, the largest in the ancient world. The Odeon theater, Bath complexes were built under Roman rule. The aqueduct systems, among the most advanced in the ancient world. Later visit the Sirince Village - discover life in a traditional Turkish village (Walking shoes are recommended today)
Overnight in Kusadasi. (B, LL, LD)
Day 8Fly to Istanbul. Visit Spice bazaarProceed to Izmir airport for your flight to Istanbul. On arrival in Istanbul Egyptian Spice Bazaar. Check-in the hotel. Overnight in Istanbul. (B, L, D)
Day 9Fly back.Proceed to the airport, where your memorable tour of Turkiye comes to an end. (B)
Imp Note: 28th May 2023 will be operated as Pure Veg Special departure.
General Information:
All travelers while returning to India should submit a self-declaration form (mandatory) on the online Air Suvidha portal (www.newdelhiairport.in) before the scheduled travel, including the last 14 days of travel details. Each passenger shall also submit a declaration with respect to the authenticity of the report and will be liable for criminal prosecution if found otherwise.