Day 1 - Arrive in Istanbul where East meets West.
Day 2 - Enjoy visiting historical highlights of Istanbul.
Day 3 - See Bosphorus and Asian Side of Istanbul.
Day 4 - Fly to Cappadocia in the morning.
Day 5 - A wonderful tour magical in sites of Cappadocia.
Day 6 - Fly Izmir and Free time to shop at elegant districts.
Day 7 - Enjoy visiting historical ruins of Ephesus.
Day 8 - Visit Hierapolis and Pamukkale travertains.
Day 9 - Transfer to Istanbul and end of our services.
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Stay in a traditional Ottoman mansion on the shores of the Bosphorus, stand in awe before the golden mosaics of the St. Sophia, cruise along the Bosporus, see the sultans' treasury, and step barefoot into the world famous Blue Mosque.
Discover a virtual treasure trove of relics, ruins, and remnants of the roots of modern civilization in Turkey. Explore Cappadocia’s ancient rock cut dwellings and vast underground cities, complete with stables, markets and churches. Visit world-renowned archaeological sites including the House of the Virgin Mary, Temple of Hadrian, Celsius Library, and the Great Theatre of Ephesus plus Hierapolis.
Day 1: Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul Ataturk Airport and after visa and luggage claim, meet your driver and private car, for the transfer to your luxurious hotel. A welcome package with tour vouchers, map, and useful information will be waiting for you upon arrival. There are no plans for this day so you can explore at your leisure or experience the traditional Turkish bath and SPA centre in your hotel.
Meals: No Meals
Day 2: Landmarks of Historic Istanbul
Today, you will have a full day tour visiting St Sophia Museum, the pride of the Byzantine architecture, Hippodrome, where once chariot races were held; the Blue Mosque, famous for its blue Iznik tiles; and enjoy shopping in Turkey’s largest covered bazaar with 4000 shops, known as Grand Bazaar. After lunch, visit the fascinating Byzantine underground cistern and Topkapi Palace, famous residence of the Ottoman Sultans (The harem section is not included in the tour).
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 3: Sail on The Bosphorus
Begin your day with a visit to the Spice Market, where locals still shop for herbs and spices from all over the world. Then, take a yacht cruise along the Bosphorus, crossing under the two picturesque bridges connecting Europe and Asia. The rest of the day is yours to explore more of Istanbul on your own, perhaps Nisantasi, the luxury fashion district for fine Istanbul shopping.
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4: Istanbul - Cappadocia
Early pick up from your hotel in Istanbul and transfer to the airport by private car and driver. You will take a direct flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia, which is about 1 hour. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Urgup that is a combination of cave suites and villas. Enjoy your stay in this authentic hotel.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 5: Cappadocia
Early pick up from the hotel for a hot air balloon ride to enjoy the magnificent view of the valleys and the region. After a late breakfast at the hotel, meet your personal guide and driver to take enjoyable visits to Devrent and Pasabagi valleys, Avanos, Goreme Open Air Museum, and Uchisar castle.
Meals: Breakfast & Lunch
Day 6: Izmir - Ephesus - Kusadasi
Take a flight from Cappadoccia to Izmir with a stopover in Istanbul. Airport transfers are provided. Check in at your seafront hotel where you can enjoy the afternoon at leisure.
Meals: Breakfast & Dinner
Day 7: Highlights of Ephesus
Enjoy this tour with your own private car and guide by visiting the world-famous ancient city of Ephesus, including the Arcadian Way, Antique Theatre, Roman Baths, and the Celsius Library.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 8: Pamukkale
After a 2-hour drive, you will reach Hierapolis, the ancient Greco-Roman city on top of hot springs. Also be amazed by travertine, (the terraces of carbonate minerals left by flowing water) on which you will take an enjoyable barefooted walk. Both sites belong to the UNESCO World Heritage collection.
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Day 9: Izmir - Istanbul
Upon your request, we can also arrange a
private tour of Pergamon. Otherwise, transfer to the airport with your private car and driver. Take a direct flight from Izmir to Istanbul. Arrive in Istanbul airport and the end of the itinerary. (Breakfast)
Meals: Breakfast
Bed and breakfast accommodationAll transfers in luxury A/C vehiclesAll tours as per itinerary, including entrance fees where mentioned.Exclusive Services of qualified local guidesDomestic flight ticketsMeals as indicated in the itineraryTURSAB travel insurance.Local taxation and VAT.
International airfareDrinks, and other personal items.Entrance VisaExcess baggageTips for guides, drivers & hotel staff.Optional tours to any sites not mentioned on itinerary.
Can I book my trip online, or must I do it over the phone?
We do not have an online booking system because most of our services are personalized and different conditions may apply for specific requests. You can call us, send an email, or complete a tour request form so that our Turkey travel specialists can help you to select the best tour for your travel needs. When you submit our tour contact form, one of our specialists will contact you within 24 hours to confirm availability.
What do you need from me to begin a proposal for a customized Turkey tour?
Fill out a customized tour request form that provides us with useful insight on how to design a trip that will suit your travel needs. If you are interested in customizing one of our tour packages, you can email us the name of the tour package and estimated date you have chosen to start the tour.
Can TSC design a customized trip for our group’s interests?
We will gladly work with you to offer a Turkey tour package tailored to your group’s interests. For this, you need to provide us your group details, interests, and travel needs.
Is airfare included in programs? Can I book my international flight through you?
Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point. You can purchase your airfare tickets through the internet or a wholesaler. By booking your own flight, you have more flexibility and control of your choices - in real time.
What type of accommodation do we use?
TSC Travel use hotels situated at excellent locations and close to all amenities. Room types range from double rooms to junior suites, depending on the package of choice. Amenities and facilities may differ from those in South America, North America, Australia or Malaysia.
What type of transportation is used on tours?
TSC Travel utilize a variety of transportation methods including public and private minivans, cars, coaches, trains, flights, ferries, boats, etc. We use whichever method provides travellers with the safest and most efficient transportation option.
Do you cooperate with travel agents?
If you are a registered travel agency with a wish to co-operate in business, please fill out our contact form.
A terrific week's tour of Turkey
Nothing was too much trouble for TSC - and we changed our minds and plans a few times. TSC was always responsive, courteous and extremely efficient: cars arrived on time, plane arrangements seamless and guides informative, clear and lovely. We wanted to see all we could and TSC put together a first-class itinerary which covered everything we could. Also, the hotels were very good and a great benefit was that they were all different: old but good in Istanbul, a cave hotel in Cappadocia and by the sea in Kusadasi. We had a marvellous and unforgettable time thanks almost all to TSC. Thank you!
Visited May 2014
Turkey travel May 2014
TSC went above and beyond our expectations, they were able to accommodate all of our requests and sites to visit and were always on time and extremely professionals over the 9 days of our trip in Turkey
Visited May 2014
7-Day Tour of Turkey
We have recently did a 7-day group tour of Turkey through TSC with an itinerary organised to suit our travel plan.
We arranged the tour through the internet and right from the first contact, Okan was a most helpful and responsive operator. He was thorough and professional in his dealings. What impressed us was his willingness to make a last-minute change to our plan when there was a misunderstanding in our disembarkation time from our cruise ship in Istanbul to start our tour of Turkey.
Our tour offered very good value for money. The travel plan was well organised, the hotels good and our tour guide Filiz speaks good English and most informative.
All of us in the group (26) had an enjoyable and wonderful; experience of Turkey. I would not hesitate to recommend TSC to anyone intending on a tour of Turkey.
Visited September 2013
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What is your cancellation policy?
All cancellations must be made in writing directly to TSC Travel. No responsibility is taken for cancellations of airfare, hotel bookings, or any other extra services which have been made directly by the client.The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for all land packages, tours and programs;
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: non-refundable deposit 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-0 days: 100% of selling price
* Special conditions apply for canceling of tailor-made tour programs.
The following scale of charges will apply when cancellation is notified for tours that include a Cruise program:
Prior to arrival:
Charge 60 days or more: 10% of selling price (Administrative Fee)
59-46 days: 35% of selling price
45-21 days: 50% of selling price
20-8 days: 75% of selling price.
7-0 days: 100% of selling price.
* Special conditions apply for cancellation.
If you have to withdraw from a tour after it has begun for reasons such as illness, be sure to obtain a medical certificate in support of any insurance claim. We are unable to make refunds for absences from a tour, including but not limited to missed meals or entrance tickets.
Flight/ferry/train/bus tickets are not included in the above cancellation policy. Once your program is confirmed and the tickets are purchased, any changes to the dates of the program will incur a change fee or in case of cancellation, (this is additional to the service fee), 100% cancellation fee for the tickets will be incurred regardless of the above cancellation policy. For further information, please read our Terms and Conditions page.
When and How I will receive my tour documents?
Travel documents and electronic flight tickets are usually sent 21 days prior to departure. However, you will receive tour vouchers, maps, ferry, bus or train tickets and other required information upon arrival in Turkey. This will be included in a welcome package waiting for you upon arrival at your hotel.