14 Days Youth Tour Turkey

Turkey - Istanbul (Anatolian) - Istanbul (European) - Istanbul

Activities

Overview

1. Day: Istanbul - Arrival Day

We will greet you in Istanbul Atatürk Airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul. Check in to your hotel. Overnight stay in Istanbul.

2. Day: Istanbul City Tour & Overnight Bus to Cappadocia

Pick up at 08:30 am from your hotel for a day tour of old Istanbul city.

• 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.
• TOPKAPI PALACE: The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries housing an exquisite collection of crystal, silver, and Chinese porcelain, robes worn by the sultans and their families, the famous jewels of the Imperial Treasury, miniatures, the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed.
• SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE: Across from St. Sophia built in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet, is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its magnificent interior decoration of blue Iznik tiles.
• 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.
• GRAND COVERED BAZAAR: In this labyrinth of streets and passages are more than 4,000 shops with each trade having its own area: the goldsmiths' street, the carpet sellers, Turkish arts and crafts, such as handpainted ceramic plates, hand-honed copperware, brassware and trays, water ewers, onyx-ware and meerschaum pipes. After the tour, transfer back to your hotel. Free Evening and optional Istanbul Evening Shows or Bosphorus Dinner Cruise including traditional Turkish entertainment and dinner. 21:00 p. We will drive to Cappadocia (Overnight Bus Trip).

3. Day: Cappadocia Fairy Chimney Tour

Today we will get to know the Cappadocia region, a volcanic area in which the geological formation started 10 million years ago. As a result of these formations phallic like pillars have come to life. The beautiful horse country "Katpatuka," (as the Persians called her) is an unbelievable strip of land, enchanting and mysterious. Our guided tour will start at 09:30 and cover Avcilar, Pigeon Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Dervent Valley, Uchisar Castle and the pottery village of Avanos.  Overnight at Fairy Chimney Cave Hotel in Cappadocia.

4. Day: Cappadocia Underground City Tour

We depart at 09:30 for one of the most interesting sites of Cappadocia - Derinkuyu Underground City. The Christians hid from the armies of Rome and the raids of hostile tribes in these self sufficient cities in which there were halls for stocks of crop, barns, rooms, kitchens & ventilation channels. End of the tour around 18:00 p.m we will back to our hotel. 20:00 pm we will go to Turkish Night & Whirling Dervishes Ceremony (Dinner with Unlimited Alcoholic Drinks). Overnight at Fairy Chimney Cave Hotel in Cappadocia

5. Day: Cappadocia to Olympos

After breakfast, we will drive to Olympos. On our way, we will give Swimming break at Egirdir Lake. The afternoon we will arrive in Olympos then you will check in to your Tree House room. Overnight at Tree House in Olympos.

6. Day: Free Day in Olympos

Today is Day is yours. You can rest in your tree house room or you can go to the beautiful beach of Olympos. Overnight at Tree House in Olympos.

7. Day: Blue Cruise Olympos to Fethiye

Transfer from Olympos around 10 am to Demre for shopping & banking. A visit the ancient city of Myra and St. Nicholas Church before boarding your yacht at Andriake Harbor. Cruise to Pirates Cave for snorkeling, to Sunken City – sail over the ancient ruins of this World Heritage site, to Simena Castle - walk up to the top & witness a magical view over the Bay taking in the underwater Lycenian Tombs and across to the Sunken City. Gokkaya Bay for the night: It’s party time at the nearby Island disco where you can meet up with the other cruising travelers for a night of dancing under the stars or simply relax, sit back and chill out on your yacht. Overnight on the boat.

8. Day: Cruise to Kas Harbour

Breakfast at Yaglica Bay. Cruise to Kas Harbor for lunch. Time to explore this small Turkish town for shopping and internet. And a cruise to Aquarium Bay for dinner and stay for the night.

9. Day: Butterfly Valley & Oludeniz

Wake up with views of the beautiful Butterfly Valley. After breakfast, there is time for sunbathing, swimming and an optional hike up to the waterfall. Oludeniz – Europe’s most stunning beach & one of the best spots in the world for paragliding. Swim to the beach and there is also the option to paraglide. Anchor at St. Nicholas Island for the night. Optional walk up through the Island’s ruins to witness the spectacular sunset.

10. Day: Fethiye to Pamukkale

Breakfast at St. Nicholas Island. Cruise to Samanlik Bay for swimming & lunch, a visit to Tarzan’s Bay, arrive at Fethiye Harboraround 14:00 p.m. two-hour free time at Fethiye.Then we will drive to Pamukkale. After arriving in Pamukkale, check in to your hotel. Overnight in Pamukkale.

11. Day: Guided Tour of Pamukkale & Hierapolis Ancient City

In Pamukkale, we shall visit the calcium terraces of Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) and the ruins of Hierapolis, walking around this natural phenomenon gives you the option of lying in the waters of the natural springs that flow down the calcium terraces. After our daily activities, we will check into our hotel in time for dinner and the rest of the evening is yours to explore the small village or relax around the pool bar. Overnight in Pamukkale.

12. Day: Ephesus Tour

After the breakfast, we will depart for Half Day Ephesus Tour includes a visit to the ancient city Ephesus which used to be the most important commercial center of the western Anatolia and the Temple of Artemision which is known as one of the seven wonders of the Ancient World. After the lunch, we will drive back to Kusadası free time in Kusadası until dinner. After the dinner, we will drive back to Istanbul.

13. Day: Free Day until 8:00 pm

Evening Show in Istanbul (including dinner) starts at 8:30pm and ends at about 11:45pm.

Enjoy your night in Istanbul: We have dinner in a first class restaurant with all inclusive local drinks. You will watch a spectacular floor show of famous authentic belly-dancers and enjoy a full night of traditional live 1001 NIGHTS Anatolian Folklore entertainment featuring popular musical instruments and live Turkish singers. Around midnight we will transfer you back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.

14. Day: Istanbul - End of Tour

After breakfast check out from your hotel.

Inclusions

• 2 Night Hotel in Istanbul
• 1 Full Day Tour of Istanbul
• 2 Night Cave Hotel in Cappadocia
• 2 Full Day Guided Tour of Cappadocia
• 2 Lunch during Cappadocia Tours
• 2 Evening Dinner in Cappadocia
• Turkish Night (Unlimited Alcohol Drinks)
• Whirling Dervishes Ceremony in Cappadocia
• 2 Night Tree House Accommodation in Olympos
• 2 Evening Dinner in Olympos
• 3 Nights 4 Days Blue Cruise
• 3 Night Cabin Room on the Boat
• 4 Days Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner on the Boat
• 1 Night Hotel in Pamukkale
• 1 Evening Dinner in Pamukkale
• Full Day Guided Tour of Pamukkale
• 1 Night Hotel in Kusadası
• 2 Evening Dinner in Kuşadası
• Half Day Guided Tour of Ephesus
• Good Bye Turkish Night in Istanbul
• All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary
• Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking coach
• Professional English-speaking tour guides

Additional Information

• There is 50% discount for children