ANATOLIA 8 DAY
????️ Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Transfer to Bursa
✈️ Arrive at Istanbul International Airport and meet with the guide
????️ Transfer for breakfast at a local restaurant
???? Visit Emirgan Park (only in April)
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Bursa
????️ Visit Uludağ Mountain (if there is snow) or visit Osman & Orhan Gazi Complex + Tophane Clock Tower
???? Visit the historical Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii)
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Check-in to hotel and overnight stay in Bursa
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 2 – Bursa to Kusadasi
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit a Turkish Delight Shop
????️ Visit Uludağ Mountain (if not visited on Day 1) or Osman & Orhan Gazi Complex
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Kusadasi
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 3 – Kusadasi to Pamukkale
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit leather factory & fashion show
????️ Visit Sirince Village
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Pamukkale
????️ Visit Hierapolis and Cotton Castle
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 4 – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit textile shop
???? Drive to Konya
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Visit Mevlana Museum (if time permits)
???? Photostop at Sultanhani Caravanserai
???? Drive to Cappadocia
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 5 – Explore Cappadocia
???? (Optional) Hot Air Balloon Ride (subject to weather)
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit Cardak Underground City
???? Panoramic view of Goreme Valley
???? Visit a local Carpet Shop
????️ Visit Pigeon Valley
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Visit local famous pottery workshop
???? Visit Uchisar Castle
???? Visit Jewellery Shop
✨ Optional experiences: Turkish Delight ($75), Jeep Safari ($150), ATV ($100)
???? Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 6 – Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Drive to Ankara
???? Visit Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)
???? Transfer for lunch
????️ Visit Ataturk Mausoleum (if time permits)
???? Drive to Istanbul
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Hotel check-in and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 7 – Istanbul City Tour
????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit Fatih Mosque and Tomb
???? Visit Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Bosphorus Cruise Tour
????️ Visit the Grand Bazaar
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Return to hotel and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
????️ Day 8 – Istanbul – Departure
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Visit Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
???? ETD: Night Departure
???? End of Our Service
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION & POLICIES
???? GENERAL REMARKS
- Please read the program and invoice carefully.
- No complaints will be accepted after the group arrives and tours in Turkey.
- Hotels have not been reserved yet. Tour package prices may change. Always check with us for updates.
- If there are any changes to the itinerary or room list, do not make them suddenly.
- Changes within 7 days of arrival in Turkey that result in costs will be borne by the customers.
- Cancellations within 20 days of arrival are non-refundable.
- Arrivals at the hotel after 21:00 are subject to an extra tip fee of 150 USD (shared between guide and driver).
- Please make your reservations at least 1 month in advance to avoid issues with guides and accommodations.
- Sudden reservations may result in the assignment of guides with limited language proficiency.
- Prices are based on adult participants. Children or students will have different pricing.
???? TRANSPORTATION NOTES
- For 10–15 pax groups (with 2 suitcases per person), a 27-seater vehicle is required.
- For up to 10 pax (1 suitcase per person), a Sprinter vehicle may be used.
????️ SHOPPING VISITS & FINES
- Mandatory shopping stop (min. 1 hour). Failure to attend: 150 USD/pax fine.
- Skipping leather outlet visits will incur a 50 USD/pax charge.
???? RESTRICTIONS
- Turkish citizens or students residing in Turkey are not allowed to join the tour.
???? DOCUMENT DEADLINES
- Room list & passenger manifest must be submitted 3 weeks before arrival.
- For bus branding (only on 46-seater), send your logo 5 days before arrival.
???? AGENT BOOKING FEES (if booked outside the agency)
- Jeep Safari: 100 USD/pax
- Hot Air Balloon: 280 USD/pax
- ATV: 80 USD/pax
- Watching Balloons: 70 USD/pax
✈️ AIRPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- If there are 2 different arrival/return airports, extra transfer fees apply.
- If luggage (including Zamzam water) exceeds bus capacity, extra space rental is required.
???? BOOKING & PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm booking.
- The balance must be paid 14 days before the tour.
- Bookings made less than 14 days before departure require full payment.
- Send proof of transfer via email to confirm the payment.
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30+ days before arrival: 25% non-refundable
- 30–20 days: 50% non-refundable
- 20–10 days: 75% non-refundable
- Less than 10 days, no-show, or cancellation-related changes: 100% non-refundable
???? CHANGES & FLEXIBILITY
- Itinerary may change due to unforeseen events.
- Hotels may differ but will remain in the same star category.
- Guest-initiated changes before/during the tour may incur additional charges.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Hotel accommodation per itinerary
- Air-conditioned transport (2019–2024 models)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Standard meals (as per itinerary)
- 1 FOC (Free of Charge) for group leader in a single room
- Tips at restaurants & parking fees
- Bosphorus cruise
❌ NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE (Optional / Pay-on-spot)
- Uludağ Cable Car: 40–50 USD/pax (depending on inclusion)
- Galata Bridge Dining: 5–10 USD/pax
- Travel Insurance & Extra Meals
- Hot Air Balloon (Cappadocia): 350–500 USD/pax
- Ephesus: 40–60 USD/pax
- Topkapi Palace: 70–90 USD/pax
- Hagia Sophia: 28–40 USD/pax
- Airport Porter Fees: Istanbul: 5 USD (large), 4 USD (small) | Sabiha: 7 USD (large), 6 USD (small)
- Tips for Guide & Driver: 7 USD/day/pax
- Balloon Watching (Cappadocia): 50–70 USD/pax (depending on group size)
- Mount Erciyes Trip: 100–150 USD/pax
- Flights (International/Domestic)
- Personal Expenses (Laundry, phone, SIM card, minibar, etc.)
- Any items not explicitly listed in the program
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Destination
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DepartureARRIVE AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT, MEET WITH GUIDE
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Return TimeARRIVE AT ISTANBUL AIRPORT
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Dress CodeCasual, comfortable athletic clothing, hiking shoes, hat and light jacket.
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IncludedANATOLIA 8 DAYDeparture TaxesEntry Fees5 Star AccommodationPersonal GuideBreakfast
Day 1
????️ Day 1 – Arrival in Istanbul & Transfer to Bursa
✈️ Arrive at Istanbul International Airport and meet with the guide????️ Transfer for breakfast at a local restaurant
???? Visit Emirgan Park (only in April)
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Bursa
????️ Visit Uludağ Mountain (if there is snow) or visit Osman & Orhan Gazi Complex + Tophane Clock Tower
???? Visit the historical Grand Mosque (Ulu Camii)
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Check-in to hotel and overnight stay in Bursa
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 2
????️ Day 2 – Bursa to Kusadasi
????️ Breakfast at the hotel???? Visit a Turkish Delight Shop
????️ Visit Uludağ Mountain (if not visited on Day 1) or Osman & Orhan Gazi Complex
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Kusadasi
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 3
????️ Day 3 – Kusadasi to Pamukkale
????️ Breakfast at the hotel???? Visit leather factory & fashion show
????️ Visit Sirince Village
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Drive to Pamukkale
????️ Visit Hierapolis and Cotton Castle
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 4
????️ Day 4 – Pamukkale – Konya – Cappadocia
????️ Breakfast at the hotel???? Visit textile shop
???? Drive to Konya
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Visit Mevlana Museum (if time permits)
???? Photostop at Sultanhani Caravanserai
???? Drive to Cappadocia
???? Hotel check-in, dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 5
????️ Day 5 – Explore Cappadocia
???? (Optional) Hot Air Balloon Ride (subject to weather)????️ Breakfast at the hotel
???? Visit Cardak Underground City
???? Panoramic view of Goreme Valley
???? Visit a local Carpet Shop
????️ Visit Pigeon Valley
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Visit local famous pottery workshop
???? Visit Uchisar Castle
???? Visit Jewellery Shop
✨ Optional experiences: Turkish Delight ($75), Jeep Safari ($150), ATV ($100)
???? Return to hotel for dinner and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 6
????️ Day 6 – Cappadocia – Ankara – Istanbul
????️ Breakfast at the hotel???? Drive to Ankara
???? Visit Salt Lake (Tuz Gölü)
???? Transfer for lunch
????️ Visit Ataturk Mausoleum (if time permits)
???? Drive to Istanbul
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Hotel check-in and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 7
????️ Day 7 – Istanbul City Tour
????️ Breakfast at the hotel???? Visit Fatih Mosque and Tomb
???? Visit Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque and Tomb
???? Transfer for lunch
???? Bosphorus Cruise Tour
????️ Visit the Grand Bazaar
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Return to hotel and overnight stay
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
Day 8
????️ Day 8 – Istanbul – Departure
???? Transfer for lunch???? Visit Taksim Square and Istiklal Street
????️ Transfer for dinner
???? Transfer to Istanbul International Airport
???? ETD: Night Departure
???? End of Our Service
???? Breakfast: Hotel
???? Lunch: Local restaurant
????️ Dinner: Local restaurant
TOUR LOCATION
click for details >> ARRIVAL - ISTANBUL - BURSA - KUSADASI - PAMUKKALE - KONYA - CAPPADOCIA - ANKARA - ISTANBUL - DEPARTURE
Explore the Heart of Turkey: A Magical Journey
Begin your journey in Istanbul, where East meets West. Discover the rich history of the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar.
Continue to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, famous for its thermal baths, silk markets, and the majestic Uludağ Mountain.
Head to Kuşadası, a charming coastal town known for its beautiful beaches and its proximity to the ancient city of Ephesus.
Next, visit Pamukkale, where you’ll see the stunning white travertine terraces and bathe in the thermal waters of ancient Hierapolis.
Travel inland to Konya, the city of Rumi and whirling dervishes, offering deep spiritual and cultural experiences.
Then explore the magical landscapes of Cappadocia, with its fairy chimneys, cave dwellings, and hot air balloon rides.
End your tour in Ankara, Turkey’s capital, where modern life blends with history at the Atatürk Mausoleum and Museum of Anatolian Civilizations.
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???? GENERAL REMARKS
- Please read the program and invoice carefully.
- No complaints will be accepted after the group arrives and tours in Turkey.
- Hotels have not been reserved yet. Tour package prices may change. Always check with us for updates.
- If there are any changes to the itinerary or room list, do not make them suddenly.
- Changes within 7 days of arrival in Turkey that result in costs will be borne by the customers.
- Cancellations within 20 days of arrival are non-refundable.
- Arrivals at the hotel after 21:00 are subject to an extra tip fee of 150 USD (shared between guide and driver).
- Please make your reservations at least 1 month in advance to avoid issues with guides and accommodations.
- Sudden reservations may result in the assignment of guides with limited language proficiency.
- Prices are based on adult participants. Children or students will have different pricing.
???? TRANSPORTATION NOTES
- For 10–15 pax groups (with 2 suitcases per person), a 27-seater vehicle is required.
- For up to 10 pax (1 suitcase per person), a Sprinter vehicle may be used.
????️ SHOPPING VISITS & FINES
- Mandatory shopping stop (min. 1 hour). Failure to attend: 150 USD/pax fine.
- Skipping leather outlet visits will incur a 50 USD/pax charge.
???? RESTRICTIONS
- Turkish citizens or students residing in Turkey are not allowed to join the tour.
???? DOCUMENT DEADLINES
- Room list & passenger manifest must be submitted 3 weeks before arrival.
- For bus branding (only on 46-seater), send your logo 5 days before arrival.
???? AGENT BOOKING FEES (if booked outside the agency)
- Jeep Safari: 100 USD/pax
- Hot Air Balloon: 280 USD/pax
- ATV: 80 USD/pax
- Watching Balloons: 70 USD/pax
✈️ AIRPORT ARRANGEMENTS
- If there are 2 different arrival/return airports, extra transfer fees apply.
- If luggage (including Zamzam water) exceeds bus capacity, extra space rental is required.
???? BOOKING & PAYMENT VIA BANK TRANSFER
- A 40% deposit is required to confirm booking.
- The balance must be paid 14 days before the tour.
- Bookings made less than 14 days before departure require full payment.
- Send proof of transfer via email to confirm the payment.
❌ CANCELLATION POLICY
- 30+ days before arrival: 25% non-refundable
- 30–20 days: 50% non-refundable
- 20–10 days: 75% non-refundable
- Less than 10 days, no-show, or cancellation-related changes: 100% non-refundable
???? CHANGES & FLEXIBILITY
- Itinerary may change due to unforeseen events.
- Hotels may differ but will remain in the same star category.
- Guest-initiated changes before/during the tour may incur additional charges.
✅ INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE
- Hotel accommodation per itinerary
- Air-conditioned transport (2019–2024 models)
- Professional English-speaking guide
- Standard meals (as per itinerary)
- 1 FOC (Free of Charge) for group leader in a single room
- Tips at restaurants & parking fees
- Bosphorus cruise
❌ NOT INCLUDED IN THE PACKAGE (Optional / Pay-on-spot)
- Uludağ Cable Car: 40–50 USD/pax (depending on inclusion)
- Galata Bridge Dining: 5–10 USD/pax
- Travel Insurance & Extra Meals
- Hot Air Balloon (Cappadocia): 350–500 USD/pax
- Ephesus: 40–60 USD/pax
- Topkapi Palace: 70–90 USD/pax
- Hagia Sophia: 28–40 USD/pax
- Airport Porter Fees: Istanbul: 5 USD (large), 4 USD (small) | Sabiha: 7 USD (large), 6 USD (small)
- Tips for Guide & Driver: 7 USD/day/pax
- Balloon Watching (Cappadocia): 50–70 USD/pax (depending on group size)
- Mount Erciyes Trip: 100–150 USD/pax
- Flights (International/Domestic)
- Personal Expenses (Laundry, phone, SIM card, minibar, etc.)
- Any items not explicitly listed in the program
TASHA STEWART
I cannot speak highly enough about our 3 week trip to this place and the services provided by this travel company. Everything was seamless. The private guides were interesting and knowledgable. We felt that they were more than just guides. It was like we had a friend in each city.
JUDITH BROWN
My fiance and I had never been to Europe, but wanted to plan a unique elopement trip to this place. We had no idea where to start, and turned to some internet research to find the services of this agency and eventually connect with the team at this travel agency. From the first email exchange, we knew that our travel consultant and her team would be our travel company.