Crossroads of Civilizations Tour
11 Days
Moderate
Precisely curated multiday tour in Turkey.
Antalya, Çanakkale, Cappadocia, Göreme, Istanbul, İzmir, Konya, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Selçuk
11 Days Classic Turkey Holiday Package which includes the best highlights of the country.
COMPLETE ITINERARY
ITINERARY

Day 1 : Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in :

The Central Palace Hotel

Day 2 :Istanbul City Tour

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Accommodation in:

The Central Palace Hotel

Day 3 :Gallipoli Tour

At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in :

Troia Tusan Hotel

Day 4 :Troy Tour - Pergamon - Kusadasi

We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in :

Ramada Suites By Wydnham

Day 5 :Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. There will be some free time to explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in :

Ramada Suites By Wydnham

Day 6 :Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

Accommodation in :

Pam Thermal Hotel

Day 7 :Pamukkale and Antalya

After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

Accommodation in :

Best Western Khan Hotel

Day 8 :Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls

After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Accommodation in :

Best Western Khan Hotel

Day 9 :Antalya - Konya – Cappadocia

After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Lunch at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia. Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be excluded.

Accommodation in :

El Puente Cave Hotel

Day 10 :Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After the tour retrurn back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Accommodation in :

El Puente Cave Hotel

Day 11 : Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
hotel
10 Nights Accommodation
all-inclusive (1)
All city Tours
menu
Breakfast & Dinner & Lunch
tour-guide (1)
Tour Guide
commerce
Guarented Departure
bus
Transfers
Precisely curated multiday tour in Turkey.
Antalya, Çanakkale, Cappadocia, Göreme, Istanbul, İzmir, Konya, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Selçuk
11 Days Classic Turkey Holiday Package which includes the best highlights of the country.
COMPLETE ITINERARY
ITINERARY

Day 1 : Istanbul - Arrival Day

Upon our arrival at Istanbul International Airport, your guide will meet, assist and transfer you to the hotel. Istanbul was the capital city of Byzantium & Roman Empires and Ottoman State. It is a most fascinating city, which actually crosses two continents Europe and Asia. It is a city of amalgamation of museums, bazaars, minarets, mosques, churches, palaces, and restaurants catering to every one’s taste, customs and fifteen million people. Overnight in Istanbul.

Accommodation in :

The Central Palace Hotel

Day 2 :Istanbul City Tour

After breakfast, we have Istanbul City Tour. Our first visit will be HIPPODROME. Than we will visit SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles. Our next visit will be HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE. Lunch break at 13:00 pm. After the lunch, TravelShop Group will take you to the ALI PASAZADE which is a unique atmosphere with reasonable prices for your shopping. Here you will find; Exotic Spices and Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, small souvenirs such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all naturel olive oil, soaps and many other goods in Souvenir Shops and stores. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Please Note: Please do not forget to carry headscarf with you for the visit of religious places as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

Accommodation in:

The Central Palace Hotel

Day 3 :Gallipoli Tour

At 06:00 or 06:30 am we depart for Gallipoli in order to visit the battle fields. Two hours later we will give you 20 minutes for relaxing in a restaurant area. We will arrive Gallipoli around 12:00 pm. and we will have lunch break, relax a little bit and then depart for the battle fields. Visit Gabatepe Museum. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Lone Pine and Chunuck Bair. After the tour we will drive you to the hotel. Overnight in Canakkale.

Accommodation in :

Troia Tusan Hotel

Day 4 :Troy Tour - Pergamon - Kusadasi

We depart at 08:30 and driving 30 minutes for to Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, 3hour drive to Pergamon. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. and after the lunch departure for tour of the magnificent Bergama Museum. It is an impressive Museum and you may see many important relics from Ancient Pergamon. Pergamon is a famous city for its jewellery, stones and silver. So on the way, we will visit a jewellery center for 30 minutes. Arrival to Kusadasi around 18:00 pm. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in :

Ramada Suites By Wydnham

Day 5 :Kusadasi - Ephesus Tour - Turkish Village Sirince

After breakfast between 08:30 am, departure from hotel fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient sites in the world en - route, visiting the Temple of Artemis, Curetes street, famous Roman baths, Celsus Library and Grand theatre. Lunch break around 13:00 pm. After lunch, we will do a Turkish Village Tour. Sirince’s construction style today belongs to Anatolian Greeks. The houses on the slope are all Orginal with their white paints. There will be some free time to explore around of the village. On the way, we will visit one of the famous leather production centers of the region, where you will have the opportunity to get a good factory rate. On this guided tour, you will avoid the constant nagging and sometimes bullying that is well known in the markets of Turkey. Enabling you to enjoy the shopping experience whilst gaining the knowledge of the ancient craftsmen. Dinner and Overnight in Kusadasi.

Accommodation in :

Ramada Suites By Wydnham

Day 6 :Kusadasi - Pamukkale Tour

We depart for Pamukkale at 08:00 am. Upon arrival to Pamukkale we have a lunch break until 13:30 pm. Afterwards we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (cotton castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, then walk around this natural phenomenon and have the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale means seaside in Turkish and is located on the Buyuk Menderes River. It is a growing industrial town, known for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will visit one of the famous textile factories of Pamukkale. Dinner and Overnight in Pamukkale.

Accommodation in :

Pam Thermal Hotel

Day 7 :Pamukkale and Antalya

After breakfast, at 10:00 am. we depart for Antalya. The trip is going to take roughly 3 to 4 hours. Once you reach Antalya, check in to your hotel and rest of time is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya

Accommodation in :

Best Western Khan Hotel

Day 8 :Antalya Old City Tour and Waterfalls

After breakfast drive to Antalya Old City ( Kaleiçi ) Marina, Clock Tower, Hadrian's Gate, Broken Minaret, Hıdırlık Tower: The Hadrian's Gate (or Hadrianus Gate or The Three Gates is a triumphal arch which was built in the name of the Roman emperor Hadrian. Hıdırlık Tower is a landmark tower of tawny stone in Antalya, Turkey, where Kaleiçi meets Karaalioglu Park. It is believed to be built in Hellenistic era on a square plan and later turned into circular tower in 2nd century AD and was used as either a fortification or a lighthouse in the past. We have lunch at the hotel and than depart for Duden Waterfalls. All the streams of the region aim at finding their way into the Mediterranean and they pour down the slopes of the Taurus, sometimes overland sometimes underground and reaching their destination, result in lovely waterfalls, of which there are more than twenty. After tour come back to hotel and rest of day is yours. Dinner and Overnight in Antalya.

Accommodation in :

Best Western Khan Hotel

Day 9 :Antalya - Konya – Cappadocia

After breakfast early in the morning at 08:00 drive to Konya. Lunch at 13:30 pm at local restaurant. After the lunch visit the imposing green - tiled Mausoleum of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufi sect (Whirling Dervishes). After the Konya Mevlana tour drive to Cappadocia. Arrival to Cappadocia around 18:30 pm – 19:00 and check into your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia. Please Note: This tour will be done by domestic flight from Antalya to Cappadocia if we can not reach the minimum 6 guests per departure. Kindly note that in that case Antalya to Cappadocia domestic flight is included in given rate and lunch will be excluded.

Accommodation in :

El Puente Cave Hotel

Day 10 :Cappadocia Tour with Underground City and Goreme Open Air Museum

After breakfast at 09:30 depart for Cappadocia Tour. We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. After Underground City tour, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go to Love Valley. Love Valley Cappadocia is a hidden valley with scenic formations to say the least. Despite the resemblance to man hood, these amazing rock formations are far from man-made. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. After the tour retrurn back to your hotel. Dinner and Overnight in Cappadocia.

Accommodation in :

El Puente Cave Hotel

Day 11 : Cappadocia to Istanbul - End of Tour

After breakfast you will have free time in Cappadocia. Today we depart for Cappadocia Airport for our domestic flight to Istanbul and then back to home. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we would like to see you in the future in one of our tours again. Have a nice trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
hotel
10 Nights Accommodation
all-inclusive (1)
All city Tours
tour-guide (1)
Tour Guide
menu
Breakfast & Dinner & Lunch
bus
Transfers
commerce
Guarented Departure

Double Room :  950  €   pp*

Single Room:     1,900 € pp

 

*Per person

Notice on Seasonal and Group Pricing

Please be advised that our pricing may vary based on the season and the number of participants. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices. Below, we outline the key points regarding our pricing policy:

  1. Seasonal Variations: Prices may fluctuate depending on the time of year. Peak seasons may incur higher rates due to increased demand.
  2. Group Size Adjustments: The number of participants can affect the overall price. Larger groups may benefit from discounts, while smaller groups may incur higher per-person costs.
  • Food & drinks
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All airport transfers mentioned as in the itinerary
  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale
  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
  • 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale
  • 2 nights accomodation in Cappadocia
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Antalya
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Gallipoli Tour
  • Guided Troy Tour
  • Guided Pergamon Tour
  • Guided Ephesus Tour
  • Antalya City Tour
  • Konya City Tour
  • Cappadocia City Tour
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English speaking tour guide during the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
  • Hotel Room Taxes
  • International flights
  • City Tax
  • Tipping
  • Insurance: All types
  • Turkey Entry Visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
  • Domestic Flights
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please use Exit Gate 14 in Istanbul International Airport for pick up.
  • Warm Smile
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if booking is cancelled 3 days or less before the event
  • We will charge a cancellation fee of 0% if booking is cancelled 1000 days or less before the event
Cut off: 2 Days
  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • English Tutorial
  • Spanish Tutorial
  • English

Double Room :  950  €   pp*

Single Room:     1,900 € pp

 

*Per person

Notice on Seasonal and Group Pricing

Please be advised that our pricing may vary based on the season and the number of participants. We are committed to transparency and fairness in our pricing practices. Below, we outline the key points regarding our pricing policy:

  1. Seasonal Variations: Prices may fluctuate depending on the time of year. Peak seasons may incur higher rates due to increased demand.
  2. Group Size Adjustments: The number of participants can affect the overall price. Larger groups may benefit from discounts, while smaller groups may incur higher per-person costs.
  • Food & drinks
  • Dinner
  • Breakfast
  • Lunch
  • All airport transfers mentioned as in the itinerary
  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Istanbul
  • 1 night hotel accommodation in Canakkale
  • 2 nights’ hotel accommodation in Kusadasi
  • 1 night accommodation in Pamukkale
  • 2 nights accomodation in Cappadocia
  • 2 nights’ accommodation in Antalya
  • Guided Istanbul City Tour
  • Guided Gallipoli Tour
  • Guided Troy Tour
  • Guided Pergamon Tour
  • Guided Ephesus Tour
  • Antalya City Tour
  • Konya City Tour
  • Cappadocia City Tour
  • All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
  • Professional English speaking tour guide during the tour
  • Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
  • Hotel Room Taxes
  • International flights
  • City Tax
  • Tipping
  • Insurance: All types
  • Turkey Entry Visa
  • Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
  • Domestic Flights
  • Public transportation nearby
  • Infant seats available
  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
  • Please use Exit Gate 14 in Istanbul International Airport for pick up.
  • Warm Smile
  • Not suitable for pets
  • Infants must not sit on laps
  • Not recommended for people with back problems
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for people with heart conditions
Cut off: 2 Days
  • Passport required
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Not stroller accessible
  • English Tutorial
  • Spanish Tutorial
  • English

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Attributes
Beach, Couples, Family friendly, Group friendly, Outdoor, Skip the line, Youth
Cities
Antalya, Çanakkale, Cappadocia, Göreme, Istanbul, İzmir, Konya, Kuşadası, Pamukkale, Pergamon, Selçuk
Country
Turkey
Live Tour Guide
English, Spanish
Categories
Bus / minivan tour, Cultural and theme tours
Supported Accessibility
No
Experience Type
Multiday Tour
Duration
11 Days
Difficulty
Moderate
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