8 Days Admire of Türkiye Family Tours Itinerary

After breakfast, we will go on an Istanbul City Tour. HIPPODROME will be our first stop. The ancient Hippodrome, with its three monuments: the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column, and the Column of Constantine, was the site of chariot racing. Then we’ll go to the SULTANAHMET IMPERIAL MOSQUE. It was created in the 16th century by the architect Mehmet and is known as the BLUE MOSQUE because of its spectacular interior decorating of blue Iznik tiles. It is located across from Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque.

HAGIA SOPHIA GRAND MOSQUE will be our next stop. The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque, formerly known as the Church of Divine Wisdom, is without a doubt the best of its type! The Hagia Sophia Grand Mosque is the best specimen of Byzantine architecture that has survived. It was once the greatest church in the world for 1000 years, featuring spectacular 6th-century golden mosaics. It is now a mosque. At 13:00 p.m., there will be a lunch break.

Following lunch, TravelShop Group will transport you to the ASIL EFENDI, a unique ambiance with moderate pricing for your shopping. Exotic Spices & Herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, little mementos such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, and soaps may be found here.

ON THE BOSPHORUS TOUR, AN OPTIONAL DINNER CRUISE IS AVAILABLE

Tonight, from 07:30 pm to 11:30 pm, we offer an optional Entertaining Dinner Cruise program on the Bosphorus, which connects Europe and Asia. On the Bosphorus Supper Cruise, you will experience a wonderful night on the Bosphorus with dinner, unlimited local alcoholic and non-alcoholic and soft beverages, belly dance show, Turkish Folklore show, DJ Performance, and fantastic entertainment. Transfer to your accommodation once the entertainment concludes about midnight at 12:00 am. In Istanbul, spend the night.

Please Note: Please do not forget to carry a headscarf with you for the visit to religious places such as Blue Mosque & Haghia Sophia Mosque.

After breakfast, take BOSPORUS BY BOAT, a classic boat tour through the river that separates Europe and Asia. The coast is studded with antique wooden mansions, marble castles, fortifications, and little fishing settlements. You will witness the spectacular scenery of the following places from your boat throughout the expedition. See Dolmabahce Palace and, farther down, Yildiz Palace’s grounds and imperial pavilions. Ciragan Palace is located on the park’s seaside border, with 300 meters of its marble front facing the sea.

Every Sunday, a diverse group of artists congregates in Ortakoy to showcase their work along the street. Ortakoy is a model of tolerance, with a church, a mosque, and a synagogue coexisting for centuries. RUMELI FORTRESS (from a boat), built by Mehmet the Conqueror in 1452 before the conquest of Istanbul, took only four months to build and was designed to control and guard the dreaded Bosporus crossing. It is one of the most stunning pieces of military architecture in the world. BEYLERBEYI PALACE (view from the boat) is the summer house of Ottoman sultans that still stands in its full refurbished splendor, complete with authentic antique furnishings and gorgeous gardens with the Harem on Istanbul’s Asian side.

Lunch is being served in a Turkish restaurant. We will next take you to the GRAND SPICE BAZAAR after lunch, which has a distinct ambiance and cheap rates for your shopping. Exotic spices and herbs, Turkish Baklava, Turkish Delights, Turkish Coffee, nuts and fruits, little mementos such as Ceramic Handicrafts, Evil Eyes totems, all-natural olive oil, soaps, and many more things are available at Souvenir Shops and shops. Transfer to Istanbul Airport for a domestic flight to Izmir after the tour. Transfer from the airport to your Kusadasi hotel. In Kusadasi, we’ll have dinner and stay the night.

After breakfast, embark from the hotel for a fully guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved ancient monuments in the world en route, including stops at the Temple of Artemis, Curetes Street, the famed Roman Baths, the Celsus Library, and the Grand Theatre. Around 13:00 p.m., there is a lunch break.

After lunch, we’ll go to a carpet-weaving facility, where one of Turkey’s oldest arts is still practiced. We’ll go on a Turkish Village Tour after lunch. Sirince’s building style is now associated with Anatolian Greeks. The white-painted buildings on the hill are completely original. Sirince Village is also well-known for producing some of the greatest wines in Turkey, particularly fruit wines.

You will be assessed on your knowledge of creating fruit wine in the evening. On the way, we will stop at one of the region’s well-known leather production hubs, where you will have the option to acquire a fantastic factory rate. On this guided tour, you will escape the incessant pestering and, at times, bullying that is common in Turkish marketplaces. Allowing you to enjoy your shopping experience while learning about the historical craftspeople. In Kusadasi, spend the night.

At 8:00 a.m., we left for Pamukkale. When we arrive at Pamukkale, we will have a lunch break until 13:30 p.m. Following that, we will visit the Pamukkale calcium terraces (cotton castle) and the Hierapolis ruins, then wander around this natural phenomenon and have the option of resting in the waters of the natural springs. Denizli/Pamukkale, located on the Buyuk Menderes River, meaning “seaside” in Turkish. It is a developing industrial city noted for its textile industry and outlet shopping. You will go to one of Pamukkale’s famous textile manufacturers. This trip will conclude at 18.30 p.m., and you will be returned to your hotel. In Kusadasi, spend the night.

TANDEM PARAGLIDING IS OPTIONAL

After your Pamukkale trip, we propose that you do the optional Pamukkale paragliding tour. Pamukkale Tandem Paragliding Tour will make your Pamukkale Tour memorable. Enjoy a flight over Pamukkale’s gorgeous and infamous White Mountain, with breathtaking views of the area’s attractions. Tandem paragliding in Pamukkale is an excellent alternative experience for people looking for some adrenaline-pumping action. This trip will conclude at 05.30 p.m., and you will be returned to your hotel. We will stay in a thermal hotel, which boasts the most exquisite natural hot water in Pamukkale, and you may relax in the hotel’s hot thermal pool.

We will pick you up from your accommodation in the most beautiful and unique location in the globe at 05:30 a.m. before sunrise for our clients who will enjoy the Hot Air Balloon Tour. And we’ll head to a location where hundreds of Hot Air Balloons will take off into the sky. We’ll watch the sunrise over those magnificent fairy chimneys and valleys that awe people with their beauty. We’ll celebrate our accomplishment with champagne when we land and receive our flight certificate after flying for roughly an hour. Then we’ll head back to our hotel for a hearty breakfast.

After breakfast, embark on a Cappadocia Tour at 09:30 am. We will take you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of Cappadocia’s best-preserved underground cities. Following the Underground City trip, you will visit the Goreme Open Air Museum, often known as the Heart of Cappadocia. The Goreme Open Air Museum is well-known for its murals from the 10th century depicting the lives of Jesus Christ and monks. Cavusin, an abandoned settlement with old cave Greek dwellings, is the next destination. After Cavusin, you proceed to Avanos’ restaurant for lunch. After lunch, you go to a pottery workshop to discover how potteries are made. You then proceed to Love Valley.

Valley of Love Cappadocia is, to put it mildly, a hidden region with magnificent landforms. Despite their similarity to manhood, these incredible rock structures are not man-made. The next destination is Devrent Valley, also known as Imagination Valley, where you can view natural rock formations that resemble animals. The final destination is Three Beauties, three lovely fairy chimneys with caps that represent Cappadocia. This trip will conclude at 18.00 and you will be returned to your hotel. Spend the night in Cappadocia.