Turkey offers a sheer diversity that is very lucrative to any visitor new to this location. Its mountain ranges, vast open spaces, and sleepy villages share a lot of exciting experiences, building lifetime memories.
Explore the countless waves of invasions and vibrant culture that will leave you astonished throughout your adventure.
Given that Turkey is rich in historic sites and archaeological wonders, a short trip through this site is every visitor’s dream.
DAY 1: Flight from Delhi to Istanbul and take flight from Istanbul to Izmir (Kusadasi)
- Today we will start our journey from Delhi airport to one of the most enchanting places in the world. At the airport meet your Tour manager.
- Upon arrival at Istanbul and take flight from Istanbul to Izmir.
- Our guide will welcome you at the airport and transfer to the hotel.
- Check in at the hotel and dinner.
- During these 09 days what you will hear, smell, taste, and participate in will be nothing less and nothing more than the simple magic. This is KareVoyage’s one of many trips to Turkey!. We absolutely know what is best for our Senior Travelers.
- Overnight in Izmir (Kusadasi)
DAY 2: Ephesus tour & Local village visit
- After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel and see the Ancient Roman City of Ephesus, to explore the Arcadian Way, Roman Baths, Artemis Temple, the Celsius Library, wine tasting and the Antique Theatre.
- In the afternoon visit the famous Sirince village with the cute village houses.
- At the end of the tour transfer back to your hotel.
- Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 3: Pamukkale day Tour
- After breakfast, the first visit will be to Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs.
- You will see the large necropolis, Great Baths, Frontinus Street, Theatre, Martyrion of St. Phillip, and the antique pool also known as Cleopatra’s pool.
- Finally be amazed by travertines, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by the flowing water)
- Take some rest and have dinner.
- Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 4:Flight to Cappadocia & Afternoon tour
- After breakfast, pick up from your hotel in Kusadasi and transfer to the airport. You will take a direct flight from Kusadasi to Cappadocia. Upon arrival, you will drive to your hotel in Cappadocia.
- The rest of the day, we will visit amazing fairy chimneys and Ozkonak underground city, which was carved out around the 4th century BCE. Later on, the Persians came and then the Romans, but it is the Christians of the Byzantine Empire who take all the credit for expanding the underground city.
- These Christians were escaping persecution, and when they landed in the region, they expanded the Ozkonak by adding churches and religious schools in the already established city.
- Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 5: Optional Balloon and Cappadocia Tour with lunch at local house.
- You can book an early morning optional hot air balloon tour to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region.
- After breakfast, we will visit Devrent and Pasabag valleys, to see the amazing fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Then head to the pottery town of Avanos. Watch the potters at work using kick wheels, a technique that has remained unchanged for generations.
- We will have lunch at local families house.
- After lunch, visit Goreme Open Air Museum for the world’s most important Byzantine cave churches and the best-preserved cave wall paintings and frescos.
- Finally, you will be driven to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of the region, where we will have a fabulous panoramic view over Cappadocia.
- Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 6 : Flight to Istanbul
- Have your breakfast in the hotel and check out for your flight to Istanbul.
- On reaching Istanbul. we check in to the hotel.
- Tonight, we will have an easy night walking and visit Hagia Sophia in the evening and feel the impressive atmosphere of this amazing temple, church and mosque at night.
- After dinner walk back to our hotel.
- Overnight in Istanbul
DAY 7 : Istanbul Classics and Old City Tour
- Today be one with the most enchanting history of all times.
- During your tour you will visit – ST. SOPHIA: This ancient basilica, built by Constantine the Great in the 4th century and reconstructed by Justinian in the 6th century, is one of the architectural marvels of all time.
- BYZANTINE HIPPODROME: Ancient Hippodrome, the scene of chariot races, with the three monuments; The Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine.
- Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 8 : shopping & Bosporus Sailing Tour
- In the morning, we will visit the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices from all over the world.
- SPICE BAZAAR (Egyptian Bazaar): The air here is filled with the exciting aromas of cinnamon, caraway, saffron, mint, thyme and every other conceivable herb and spice.
- After lunch, we will have local shopping time.
- In the evening embark on a luxury yacht along the Bosphorus, the unique winding strait separating two continents.
- Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 9 : Flight back to your home country
- After breakfast, check out from the hotel, some shopping if time permits.
- As per your flight timing transfer to the airport for your flight back to your home country.
- As you sit back in your flight back home with your co-travellers, the magic of Turkey will remain itched in your memories forever.
INCLUSIONS
- Accommodation in 4 Star Hotels.
- All airport transfers as mentioned in the itinerary.
- 01 way domestic flight tickets from Istanbul to Izmir (Flight 1)
- 01 way domestic flight tickets from Izmir to Cappadocia (Flight 2)
- 01 way domestic flight tickets from Cappadocia to Istanbul (Flight 3)
- Meals- 08 breakfasts, 06 Lunches and 08 Dinners
- 03 Nights’ Accommodations in Kusadasi
- 02 Nights’ Accommodation in Cappadocia
- 03 Nights’ Accommodation in Istanbul
- Professional licensed english speaking local Turkish guide throughout the stay in Turkey.
- KareVoyage representative from Delhi to
Delhi. - A/C coach transportation throughout your tour.
- All museum entrances and parking.
- Travel insurance upto 69 years of age and below
- GST as applicable
EXCLUSIONS
- International airfares.
- Visa charges
- TCS (As per the government norms)
(claimable during your IT returns) - Any kind of beverages (Soft drinks, juices, hard drinks)
About Karevoyage
Karevoyage- for 50 plus wanderers- is an exclusive travel and tour company dedicated for travel enthusiasts, who prefer to travel the globe and explore but in a group environment.
The KareVoyage team understands the gap and works very hard on how to deliver on what we promise. Keeping all current gaps that people over 50 experience while
