TRAVELSHOP TURKEY
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR
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TOUR ROUTE: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Sivas, Tokat, Zile, Hattusa, Ankara, Abant Lake, Bolu, Bursa, Troia, Gallipoli, Canakkale and back to Istanbul
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR SUMMARY: We have arranged lesser known and undiscovered touristic destinations for you. You will experience Turkish culture and hospitality along with Anatolian civilization in history within all these unique destinations. Besides, you will get the taste of the delicious Anatolian cuisine. Visit the 13 different historical sites of Istanbul, Fair Chimneys and the Underground Cities of Cappadocia, Anatolian Central city of Sivas, Anatolian Civilizations city of Tokat, Zile where Julius Ceasar said the famous Veni Vidi Vici words, Hattusa with the signs of first Women Reign over the centuries, Ankara the capital of Turkey, magnificient lake of Abant in Bolu, Evergreen Bursa, Helen of Troia, Gallipoli Battlefields & Canakkale and back to Istanbul. No long bus journeys. You will get memorable tour program for a lifetime.
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR ITINERARY:
Day 1 – Arrive to Istanbul and Fly to Cappadocia (Dinner Included) Arrive to Istanbul Airport and domestic flight to Cappadocia. Transfer from Kayseri airport to your hotel. The rest of the day is yours to explore Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 2 – Cappadocia Underground City & Goreme Open Air Museum (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) You will be picked up approximately 09:30 We will drive you to Ozkonak Underground City, one of the best preserved Underground cities in Cappadocia. Than visit to Uchisar Castle, the highest point of Cappadocia. After Uchisar, you visit Goreme Open Air Museum, the Heart of Cappadocia. Goreme Open Air Museum is famous for frescoes dating to 10th century describing the life of Jesus Christ and monks. Next stop is Cavusin, which is an abandoned village with old cave Greek houses. After Cavusin you go to the restaurant in Avanos to have lunch. After lunch, you visit a pottery work shop, to see how to make potteries. Then you go Pasabagi where you can see three - headed fairy chimneys. After Pasabagi you visit another workshop to see Cappadocian handwoven carpets and kilims. Next stop is Devrent Valley, which is also called Imagination Valley, where you can see natural rock formations looking like animals. Then you head to a wine shop in Urgup for wine tasting. Last stop is Three Beauties, three beautiful fairy chimneys with their hats, which is the symbol of Cappadocia. This tour will end approximately at 18.00 and you will be returned back to your hotel. Overnight in Cappadocia.
Day 3 – Cappadocia to Sivas and Sivas City Tour - Tokat (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After the Breakfast in the Hotel, we will depart to Sivas.Visiting Ottoman highlights; Meydan Mosque and Şems-i Sivasî Tomb, İhramcızade Cultural and Art House, Subaşı Kervansarayı, Taşhan Kervansarayı. After the Sivas tour depart for Tokat. Overnight in Tokat.
Day 4 –Tokat City Tour. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After breakfast, depart for Tokat City Tour, the city of Anatolian civilizations, visiting the famous Tokat Castle and historical places of Tokat such as historical lodging and dwelling points, forums and religious educational centers, Tokat Museum that is awarded globally as well as Clock Tower in downtown. While sightseeing in the city, you will notice the sincere hospitality and honest warmth of the local people. You will also get a chance to visit local shops with very affordable prices for shopping souvenirs. You will have opportunity to visit Farm fields between May to November for picking fresh fruits and vegetables fress off their branches and meet with local people. On other dates, we will witness Traditional Turkish village wedding ceremonies if we come across or may get a chance to perhaps cook authentic dishes with villagers.Overnight in Tokat.
Day 5 – Tokat - Tour of Ballica Cave - Zile Castle Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After breakfast we depart for famous Ballica Caves that is known to have healing powers for Asthma patients. After Ballica Cave tour depart for Zile. Zile where the famous saying of “Veni Vidi Vici” by Roman Emperor Caesar, took place. Also the traditional homes that have historical texture to the every stone. Overnight in Zile.
Day 6 – Hattusa Tour - Ankara Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After breakfast we will depart for Hattusa afterwards. Located in the region of Alacahoyuk. Hattusa, a true historical heaven, in UNESCO World Heritage List as well as World Memory List with the hieroglyphics archives found as of 2001, having housing all 4 civilization periods from bronze ages on. Being a Hittites’ cultural and religious center, these grounds have witnessed 1500 years of humanity’s development along with Anatolian Heritage that is also world famous with its roasted chickpeas, gourmet rice varieties. After the Hattusa tour depart for Ankara. Visit to modern Turkey's founder's (Mustafa Kemal ATATURK) final resting place called Anıtkabir, the mausoleum. Overnight in Ankara.
Day 7 – Ankara – Abant Lake and Bolu (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After breakfast we will check out and depart for Abant Lake. Abant is most probably the most famous lake in Turkey. The lake is at the end of a 22 km drive. The seven kilometer walk around the lake offers a great opportunity to enjoy the area. Those who don't wish to walk can ride horseback or complete the tour on a horse cart. Abant lake is surrounded with pine trees.. Overnight in Bolu.
Day 8 - Bolu – Bursa City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) After breakfast, at 08:00m, we depart for Bursa will drive to Bursa which was the first capital city of the Ottoman Empire. We will visit Grand Mosque, Green Tomb, which is famous with their Iznik tiles, and the historical Silk Market. Overnight in Bursa.
Day 9 - Bursa - Troy Tour - Çanakkale (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) We depart at 08:30 and drive to ancient sight of Troy. Visit the famous archeological and mythological site of Troy, home of the Trojan Horse and Helen of Troy. After Troy tour, Arrival to Canakkale by 18:00pm. Overnight in Canakkale.
Day 10 – Canakkale - Gallipoli Tour – Istanbul - Turkey (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) At 08:30am, we depart for Gallipoli to visit the battle fields. Start visiting the fields with Ariburnu Cemetery and Anzac Cove because these are the places where the war had started. Then Beach Cemetery, Shrapnel Valley and Plugges Plateau. After Gallipoli Tour, Drive to Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 11 - Istanbul City Tour (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner Included) We depart from the hotel at 08:30am for the Istanbul City Tour. "TOPKAPI PALACE" The great palace of the Ottoman sultans from the 15th to the 19th centuries. The palace houses 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, and the Holy Mantle; enshrining relics of the Prophet Mohammed. Next on the list is the "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. Outside the Blue Mosque we find the "HIPPODROME". The Ancient Hippodrome was the scene of chariot races and entertainment. The Hippodrome comprises of three monuments; the Obelisk of Theodosius, the bronze Serpentine Column and the Column of Constantine. After a short enjoyable lunch break we head to the Grand Spice Bazaar for shopping. After the tour you have the option to experience the Bosphorus Cruise which will depart after the city tour. You will have the chance to enjoy magnificent views of Bosphorus which is connecting Asia to Europe. Overnight in Istanbul.
Day 12 - Istanbul - End of the Tour (Breakfast included) After breakfast check out from the hotel and transfer back to Istanbul Ataturk airport. We hope your tour was a memorable one and we look forward to seeing you in the future on another TravelShop Turkey tour. Have a safe trip back home and thanks for choosing TravelShop Turkey.
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR INCLUDES:
All Airport transfer mention in site the Itinerary Domestic flight from Cappadocia to Istanbul 2 night hotel in Istanbul 2 nights hotel in Cappadocia 2 nights hotel in Tokat 1 night hotel in Zile 1 night hotel in Ankara 1 night hotel in Bolu 1 night hotel in Bursa 1 night hotel in Canakkale Meal Plan as Mentioned Tour Guided Cappadocia Goreme Open Air Museum Tour Guided Cappadocia Underground City Tour Guided Sivas Tour Guided Tokat City Tour Guided Ballica Cave Tour Guided Zile Castle tour Guided Hattusa tour Guided Ankara City tour Guided Abant Lake tour Guided Bursa City tour Guided Helen Troia tour Guided Gallipoli tour Guided Istanbul city tour All entrance fees mentioned in the itinerary Transportation in a fully air - conditioned, non - smoking coach Professional English - speaking tour guides
TOUR NOT INCLUDE:
International flights Insurance: All types Turkey entry visa Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry Any others expenses which are not mentioned at the included section
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR PRICES IN EURO CATEGORY LOW SEASON HIGH SEASON Room Type Triple Shared Double Star Single Triple Shared Double Star Single 1 Pax € 3.069,00 € 3.109,00 € 3.385,00 € 3.095,00 € 3.169,00 € 3.479,00 2 Pax € 1.805,00 € 1.845,00 € 2.119,00 € 1.829,00 € 1.905,00 € 2.215,00 3 - 4 Pax € 1.379,00 € 1.425,00 € 1.699,20 € 1.409,00 € 1.485,00 € 1.795,00 5 -7 Pax € 1.045,00 € 1085,00 € 1.359,00 € 1.075,00 € 1.145,00 € 1.455,00 8 - 10 Pax € 855,00 € 895,00 € 1.169,00 € 885,00 € 955,00 € 1.265,00 11 - 14 Pax € 845,00 € 885,00 € 1.159,00 € 875,00 € 945,00 € 1.255,00 15 - 19 Pax € 765,00 € 805,00 € 1.079,00 € 795,00 € 865,00 € 1.175,00 20 - 24 Pax € 705,00 € 749,00 € 1.025,00 € 735,00 € 809,00 € 1.119,00 25 - 29 Pax € 699,00 € 739,00 € 1.015,00 € 729,00 € 805,00 € 1.109,00 30 - 34 Pax € 669,00 € 709,00 € 985,00 € 699,00 € 769,00 € 1.085,00 35 - 40 Pax € 649,00 € 695,00 € 969,00 € 679,00 € 755,00 € 1.065,00 Tour period 16 October 2019 - 31 March 2020 1 April 2020 - 15 October 2020
Hotel LIST or Similar Category Cappadocia Hanedan Cave Hotel Tokat Dedeman Hotel Zile Zile Sezar Otel Ankara Best Western Otel 2000 Bolu Hampton by Hilton Bolu Bursa Aloft Bursa Hotel Cannakkale Troia Tusan Hotel Istanbul Ramadan Suite Golden Horn
What are the discounts for children? Under 2 years of age, your child will travel free of charge by land. Per Flight ticket insurance cost will be 20 Euro only. Children under 6 years of age are charged at 50% of a full priced of an adult rate Children 7-11 years of age are charged at 75% of a full priced of an adult rate Children above 11 years old are full priced on adult fares.
Please Note:
If This hotel list not available at the time of your booking, then we will arrange similar other hotel for your group. If you prefer a Different category hotel, there might be an additional cost.
TOUR INFORMATION FOR OUR SPECIAL OFFER:
These programs are only valid for the dates mentioned.
If you need any change on these programs, we will arrange you a tailor made program with necessary price changes.
You need to make a 25% percent Non Refundable pre-payment to book one of these tours. Bookings are not valid if 25% payment is not done.
For tour packages including domestic flights, you need to book at least 4 weeks before tour start date. If there is less than 4 weeks to tour start date, we will reflect the flight fare difference to the prices.
The prices are only valid for packages; we cannot provide you any break-down prices or any sectors separately.
12 DAYS ANATOLIAN TOUR - DISTANCES
Distances Kilometer Miles Hours Tour Start Time Tour End Time
Cappadocia - Sivas 264 165 3.40 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Sivas – Tokat 107 67 1.30 15:30 PM 17:00 PM Tokat - Ballıca Cave 33 21 40 min 8:30 AM 11:30 AM Ballıca Cave – Zile 43 27 50 min 12:30 PM 17:00 PM Zile - Hattusa 143 89 2.10 8:30 AM 12:30 PM Hattusa - Ankara 201 125 2.20 15:00 PM 17:00 PM Ankara - Abant Lake 226 140 2.30 8:30 AM 11:00 PM Abant Lake - Bolu 40 25 1 15:00 PM 17:00 PM Bolu - Bursa 293 182 3.15 8:30 AM 17:00 PM Bursa - Çanakkale 270 168 3.30 8:30 AM 17:00 PM Çanakkale - Istanbul 315 196 4.45 8:30 AM 17:00 PM
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