On arrival at Istanbul International Airport, you will be met by our local representative in Turkey for a brief meet and greet. Later, proceed to your city centre hotel in Istanbul for check-in.

With one leg of the city in Europe and the other in Asia, Istanbul is the only city in the world that stretches across both continents. Its strategic location and marvellous natural beauty shaped it into one of the world’s most important historic and cultural cities. For over 1500 years, Istanbul served as the imperial capital for the great Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires. The rulers of these great empires beautified the city with magnificent monuments and turned Istanbul into a city where people from diverse cultures, religions, and nations thrive. The rest of the day is free for you to explore Istanbul on your own.

Overnight stay in Istanbul.

SEGV’S RECOMMENDATION: In the evening, enjoy the popular Bosphorus dinner cruise. Bosphorus Strait separates Istanbul’s European side from its Asian side. So, a cruise along the Bosphorus gives you the opportunity to see Asia on one side and Europe on the other and offers a glimpse of the complete charm of Istanbul. Enjoy your dinner on the cruise while watching fabulous Turkish folk dance performances.

After breakfast at the hotel, head out for Istanbul City Tour.

Our guide will pick you up from the hotel for the Istanbul tour. Topkapi Palace was more than just the private residence of the Sultan and his court; it was the seat of the supreme executive and judiciary council, the Divan, and the training school.
Hippodrome and Obelisks: The square in front of the Blue Mosque covers the site of the ancient ‘Hippodrome’, one of the most famous areas in Byzantine. Shopping opportunity, lunch at an Indian Restaurant.
Next, visit The Blue Mosque, one of the most prominent landmarks of Istanbul. It is very impressive with its beautiful domes and semi-domes, nice courtyards, and six slender minarets. Our tour will conclude in Grand Bazaar for giving you free time to visit this legendary bazaar. Afterward, transfer to the hotel. Dinner coupon at an Indian Restaurant (5 min walking distance from hotel).

Overnight in Istanbul.

SPECIAL NOTE: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to Blue Mosque.
Overnight stay in Ho Chi Minh City.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Ankara. After arrival, enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant.
Our first stop will be Anıtkabir. Anıtkabir is a mausoleum complex located in Ankara. It serves as the resting place of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder and first President of the Turkish Republic. The construction of Anıtkabir began in 1944 and was completed in 1953. In addition to the mausoleum, the complex consists of various structures and monuments, as well as a wooded area known as the Peace Park.

Next, visit Ankara Castle, a historic fortification in the city of Ankara, Turkey, constructed in or after the 7th century.
After the tour, check in to the hotel. Local dinner at a restaurant or at the hotel.

Overnight in Ankara.

After breakfast, departure from the hotel and drive to Cappadocia.

Upon arrival, enjoy an Indian Lunch at an Indian Restaurant. After lunch, we will visit the Zelve Open Air Museum. Zelve Village is situated on the steep northern slopes of Aktepe and comprises three valleys. The first valley contains a mill (seten) used for the production of bulgur, Balıklı and Üzümlü Church, and a winery in the east. The second valley is home to the Church of the Holy Cross. The village square and a monastery complex carved into a dome-like rock mass are located in the third valley. At the exit point of the valley, there is the Direkli Church.

Next, we will visit Pigeon Valley and Zelve Underground City. Pigeon Valley, an essential part of the list of must-see places in Cappadocia, is located between Uçhisar and Göreme. The nests carved into the rocks for pigeons in the valley continue to host many species of pigeons today. In the valley, which is approximately 4100 meters long, there is a 10-15 meter high waterfall that fascinates every visitor.

In Cappadocia, there are 2 big underground cities. In this tour, we will visit one of them according to our route. The underground cities in Cappadocia, interconnected by corridors, were used as hiding places by Christians in the 7th century. These subterranean cities were self-sufficient, with granaries, stables, rooms, kitchens, and ventilation systems.

After the tour, enjoy Indian dinner at an Indian restaurant and transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, depart for a full-day tour exploring Cappadocia’s stunning landscapes.

Our first stop is Avanos, a town famous for its pottery-making heritage, dating back to Hittite times. The red silt from the Kızılırmak River provides high-quality clay, making Avanos a center for traditional ceramic craftsmanship. The town is also known for its charming old town and scenic riverside views.

After an Indian lunch, we continue to Devrent Valley, also known as Imaginary Valley, where unique rock formations resemble various animal shapes, creating a magical and dreamlike atmosphere.

Next, we visit Red Valley, renowned for its striking pinkish-red rock formations, ancient cave churches, and breathtaking panoramic views, making it one of Cappadocia’s top highlights.

Finally, we explore Rose Valley, a secluded valley behind Ürgüp, featuring spectacular rock formations and hidden rock-carved churches, offering a peaceful and picturesque setting.

After the tour, enjoy an Indian dinner, followed by a transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Cappadocia.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Konya City. Upon arrival, enjoy a local lunch at a restaurant.

Today’s tour includes a visit to the Mevlana Museum, the final resting place of Jalaluddin Rumi (Mevlana), the great Sufi poet and philosopher. The mausoleum, built in 1274, later expanded to include a dervish lodge (Mevlana Dergah). While the original lodge structures no longer exist, additional buildings such as the semahane (ritual hall), masjid (prayer hall), dedegan cells (monk quarters), kitchen, and fountain were constructed in the 16th century.

After the tour, enjoy local dinner before transferring to the hotel.

Overnight in Konya.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Antalya. Upon arrival, enjoy lunch at an Indian restaurant.

In Antalya, our first stop is Konyaaltı Beach, a stunning 13 km stretch on the city’s western side. The beach is primarily composed of fine pebbles with some sandy areas and boasts crystal-clear waters. It holds Blue Flag status, ensuring excellent water quality. The surrounding area is lively, with a beach park, bars, cafés, nightclubs, and hotels, making it a popular destination for both locals and tourists.

Later, enjoy an exciting cable car experience offering breathtaking panoramic views of Antalya’s coastline and mountains.

Afterward, enjoy local dinner before checking into the hotel for a well-deserved rest.

Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, we will depart from the hotel for full day Antalya tour.

Today, we will see waterfalls and Kaleiçi. We will enjoy nature with waterfalls and take a break in Kaleici. We will have a 45-minute boat tour in Kaleici. We will have our lunch at an Indian restaurant. We will have time for shopping in the old city and will take breaks to relieve our tiredness and experience the daily life of the city. Our dinner will be in a local restaurant. After the tour, transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Antalya.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel for going to Pamukkale. Our first visit Hierapolis Ancient City. According to ancient sources, the city, famous for its metal and stone work and woven fabrics, was the capital of Phrygia during the reign of Constantine the Great and became a bishopric center during the Byzantine period. With these features, the area is on the UNESCO World Heritage List. We will take a break for Indian lunch. And then second visit Pamukkale (Cotton Castle). Pamukkale, meaning “cotton castle” in Turkish, is a natural site in Denizli Province in southwestern Turkey. The area is famous for a carbonate mineral left by the flowing of thermal spring water. It was added as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 along with Hierapolis. After the tour, local dinner and then transfer to the hotel.

Overnight in Pamukkale.

SPECIAL NOTE: Cleopatra Pool is not included. Please do not forget to bring your swimsuit with you.

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After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Eskişehir.

Eskişehir was founded by Phrygians on the banks of the Porsuk River in the first millennium B.C. It is one of the most important road junctions in Turkey. Historical people such as Yunus Emre and Nasreddin Hodja grew up in Eskişehir, and it is also famous for its meerschaum and hot water sources that heal various diseases. Eskişehir aims to be an important tourism center with its natural beauty, cuisine, and shopping opportunities. Local lunch at a restaurant.

In Eskisehir City we will visit Fairytale Castle; Fairytale Castle, with its optic and robotic themes of Dede Korkut, Nasrettin Hoca, and Keloglan, has 26 towers, the highest being 50 meters in height. It consists of different areas like three-dimensional animations of legendary characters, optic light representations, and special living areas.

Next, visit Sazova Science, Culture, and Art Park. The park consists of several parts. In addition to restaurants and cafes, these are: Eskişehir Zoo, Planetarium, Turkic science history building, Scientific experiments building, Esminiaturk (models of historical 1/25 size Turkic buildings, similar to Miniatürk in Istanbul), Japanese garden, an artificial lake, and a pirate ship, Dream Château, and Miniature railway. After the tour, local dinner and transfer to hotel.

Overnight in Eskisehir.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and drive to Söğüt.

Söğüt Museum, which was built between 1975 and 1977 and opened on September 12, 1981, was established in front of Ertuğrul Gazi Tomb in the building, which is currently used as Halime Hatun Masjid. The artifacts found here were collected before the museum was opened. A rich collection has emerged with the art facts from the excavations made by the directorate of the museum, and both as a donation and collected through purchase from citizens. In the following years, the registered building, which was used as a winding House and Tobacco building until the 1980s and owned by Söğüt municipality, was allocated to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for 49 years in 1986 to be used as a museum. In 2001, the museum was opened to visitors in its current building. Our lunch will be local at a restaurant.

After the tour, we will drive to Istanbul. After arrival, we will have our dinner at an Indian restaurant. After dinner, transfer to the hotel and check-in process.

Overnight in Istanbul.

After breakfast, check out from the hotel and transfer to Istanbul airport to catch your flight back to India.

Arrive home with pleasant memories of your Turkey tour organized by State Express Global Voyages, which we are sure you will treasure for a lifetime.