12 Days Panoramic Turkey
Departure dates: May 5 / Sep 27 / Oct 18
Guarantee 3 Nights stay in ISTANBUL
Special features of this escorted tour:
Visit the best preserved Ancient Roman Theatre at ASPENDOS
Visit the famous underground water palace - “BASILICA CISTERN”
Enjoy Belly Dance Dinner Show in CAPPADOCIA Cave Restaurant
Free WIFI on coach
Selected Hotels：
3 Nights Five stars hotel in ISTANBUL
2 Nights Deluxe cave hotel in CAPPADOCIA
5 stars Spa hotel in PAMUKKALE
5 stars hotel in KUSADASI
Itinerary Summary
Day 1 Departure for TURKEY
Meet tour leader at the Toronto airport then depart for Turkey.
Meals:
Hotel
Transport
Airplane
Day 2 Arrive in ISTANBUL
Arrive in Istanbul and begin with a brief city tour. After dinner, check in hotel.
Meals: Dinner
Hotel
Windsor Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 3 ISTANBUL – SAFRANBOLU
After breakfast, visiting Topkapi Palace, where you'll be amazed by the sixth-largest diamond in the world. After lunch, proceed to the picturesque city of Safranbolu. Enjoy free time to explore the city at your leisure.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Hilton Garden Inn or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 4 SAFRANBOLU – ANKARA – CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, travel to Ankara, the capital of Turkey, to visit the Mustafa Monument. Following lunch at a local restaurant, stop at Salt Lake for a photo opportunity. Then, continue to Cappadocia’s Devrent Valley, known for its remarkable natural rock formations. An optional Turkish bath experience can be arranged by the tour leader.
*Note: If cave hotel is unavailable due to limited capacity, an alternative hotel of a similar standard will be provided.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Nino Cave Suites or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 5 CAPPADOCIA
After breakfast, follow by an optional tour of hot air balloon ride for a unique aerial view of the stunning landscape. Afterwards, visit the famous Church of Goreme (Rock Church) and have lunch at a local restaurant. Later, explore a Carpet Factory where you can purchase a beautiful handmade carpet. In the evening, enjoy a special Belly Dance Dinner Show at a cave restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Nino Cave Suites or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 6 CAPPADOCIA – KONYA
After breakfast, visit the underground city in Cappadocia. After lunch, travel to the ancient Turkey capital city – Konya to explore the Sultanhani Ancient Caravanserai, a historically significant Silk Road way station.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Bayir Diamond Hotel or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 7 KONYA – PAMUKKALE
After breakfast, proceed to Pamukkale. Visit the famous Cotton Castle, a natural thermal spa with stunning views of the UNESCO-listed site. An optional tour to explore the underground Cotton Castle can also be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast. Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Doga Thermal Health & SPA or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 8 PAMUKKALE – EPHESUS – KUSADASI
After breakfast, visit the ancient city of Ephesus, where you’ll find historical ruins at every turn. Continue to the St. Mary’s House and a leather factory center. After lunch, head to Sirince, a small mountain village with charming white houses and Greek Aegean architecture. Later, transfer to Kusadasi.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Doubletree By Hilton or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 9 KUSADASI – BERGAMA – TROY – CANAKKALE
After breakfast, visit the ancient city of Bergama and relax with a visit to the acropolis. If time allows, taste local specialties like candies and figs. After lunch, explore the legendary city of Troy, known for its role in the Greek myth of the Trojan Horse. Tour the ancient ruins and the famous wooden horse. Then, transfer to Canakkale.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Kolin or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 10 CANAKKALE – ISTANBUL
After breakfast, visit Canakkale and then cross the Dardanelles Strait as you make your way back to Istanbul. An optional tour to Dolmabahce Palace can be arranged.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Windsor Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 11 ISTANBUL
After breakfast, go to visit the old town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Visit the iconic Hagia Sophia (Due to the varying requirements for entering the mosque, if you wish to enter, you will need to pay for the entrance ticket yourself). Afterwards, visit Sultanahmet Square, home to the ancient Hippodrome. Then, visit the famous underground water palace “Basilica Cistern” (Admission fee included), the magnificent scenery will make you breathless. Continue to the Blue Mosque, famous for its six minarets and remarkable Ottoman architecture. Finally, visit the Grand Bazaar to experience Turkish culture and shop for local goods. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner at a renowned local restaurant.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Hotel
Windsor Hotel & Convention Center or similar
Transport
Luxury Coach
Day 12 Depart TURKEY
After breakfast at hotel， transfer to airport for flights home.
Meals: Breakfast
Hotel
Transport
Airplane