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Experience the ultimate 8-Day Turkey Highlights Tour, designed for American travelers seeking comfort and adventure. Discover the must-see Grand Hagia Sophia and Topkapi Palace before enjoying a relaxing Istanbul Bosphorus cruise. Witness the spiritual beauty of the Mevlana Museum in Konya and explore the historic Ulu Cami in Bursa. Your journey continues to the Devrent Valley and Pasabag Valley, where fairy chimneys create an unforgettable landscape. Journey through the Zelve Open Air Museum and marvel at Uchisar Castle. Note that hot air balloon rides are optional/extra cost. Uncover ancient history in the Kaymakli Underground City on this comprehensive 8-Day Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia Tour. Secure your spot today for the best cultural experience!
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gökçen Airport (SAW) at your scheduled time, you will be met by our representative at the international arrivals exit, holding a sign with our agency code for identification. Following a brief meet-and-greet, you will be transferred to your hotel for check-in. The remainder of the day is at your leisure. You may choose to rest after your journey or explore the city independently.
Alternatively, you can opt to join the Night Cruise on the Bosphorus with Dinner & Show at an additional cost. This experience offers a memorable evening on the Bosphorus, complete with entertainment and a delicious dinner.
After breakfast, around 8:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day guided tour of Istanbul’s Byzantine and Ottoman treasures.
First, you will visit the Grand Hagia Sophia, a majestic structure that originally served as a cathedral, later functioned as a mosque, and now stands as a museum. It showcases centuries of history, blending elements of both Christian and Islamic cultures.
Next, visit the iconic Blue Mosque, famous for its striking blue tiles and six towering minarets. This impressive building remains an active place of worship and a hallmark of Ottoman architecture.
From there, you’ll explore the Hippodrome, which was once the center of Byzantine public life and the venue for chariot races and other social events. Here, you’ll see important monuments, including the Obelisk of Theodosius, Serpent Column, and German Fountain.
After visiting these key historical sites, you’ll enjoy a lunch break at a local restaurant, where you can sample traditional Turkish cuisine and take a moment to relax.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the stunning Topkapi Palace, the lavish residence of Ottoman sultans for nearly 400 years. You’ll explore the palace’s vast courtyards, jewel-filled treasuries, and, optionally, the Harem, the private quarters of the sultan’s family.
The final stop of the day will be at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest covered markets in the world. With over 4,000 shops, the bazaar offers a wide range of goods, from spices and carpets to jewelry and ceramics, providing an exciting experience for both shoppers and culture enthusiasts.
At the end of the tour, you’ll be transferred back to your hotel around 5:00 pm. The rest of the day is yours to spend at leisure, whether you choose to explore more of Istanbul on your own or simply relax.
After breakfast at the hotel. Departing from your hotel in Istanbul at around 8:00 am, head directly for the port and board a ferry boat that will take you to the city of Bursa. The streets of Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, are filled with relics of the past, including historical buildings and artifacts that tell the story of Turkish history, culture, and civilization. Often called “Green Bursa,” the city is also filled with lush parks and gardens, vast forests, and orchards. Take the cable car to Mt. Uludağ, where you will enjoy a BBQ lunch before visiting Ulu Cami (Grand Mosque). The mosque built between 1399 and 1400, is still the largest mosque in Bursa. There, you can admire its exquisite calligraphy and great craftsmanship. Afterwards, you may enjoy some famous local Turkish products, including roasted chestnuts and Turkish sweets. Before the day is done, pay a visit to Bursa’s silk market and then begin your journey back to Istanbul.
Note: The cable car cannot be operated due to bad weather conditions. If you want skiing, you should take a minibus from a restaurant to ski lopes, transportation, and ski equipment are not inc.
After breakfast at around 8:30 am, you will join the Half-day Morning Bosphorus Cruise. The tour begins with a drive to the pier in Eminönü, where you will have a short visit to the historical Spice Market (Egyptian Bazaar). Following this, you’ll board a shared boat and cruise along the Bosphorus, a narrow strait between the continents of Europe and Asia, connecting the Black Sea to the Sea of Marmara.
During the cruise, you’ll enjoy panoramic views of iconic landmarks such as Dolmabahce Palace, Beylerbeyi Palace, and the Bosphorus Bridge, along with centuries-old mansions, citadels, and the stunning European and Asian shorelines.
At the end of the tour, you will be dropped off at your hotel around 12:00 pm to collect your luggage. You will then be transferred to Istanbul’s domestic airport for your flight to Konya, which takes approximately 1 hour and 25 minutes. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred to your hotel. After check-in, the rest of the day is yours to enjoy at your leisure.
After breakfast, you will be picked up from your hotel around 9:30 am to begin your Konya tour. Your first stop is the Tomb of Rumi inside the Mevlana Museum, an important pilgrimage site for Muslims and admirers of Rumi’s teachings. Next, visit the Selimiye Mosque in Konya before enjoying lunch at a traditional Turkish restaurant.
Driving along Mevlana Caddesi, Konya’s main avenue, you will reach the historic Alaettin Hill, a prehistoric tumulus that houses the Alaeddin Mosque, where Rumi often prayed. In its courtyard, you will find the tombs of several Seljuk sultans who ruled during Rumi’s time and sought his spiritual guidance.
Descending the north side of Alaettin Hill, you will pass the remains of the Seljuk sultan’s palace before crossing the street to admire the beautifully decorated entrance of the Great Karatay Medrese, a medieval theological college. Finally, visit the Mosque and Tomb of Shams-i Tabrizi, dedicated to Rumi’s closest companion, spiritual mentor, and the inspiration behind much of his poetry.
At the end of the tour, you will be transferred to the Konya bus station to board an intercity day coach to Cappadocia (approx. 3 hours). Upon arrival at the Göreme bus station, you will be met and transferred to your hotel for check-in.
For an additional option, you can book an early morning hot air balloon ride and enjoy breathtaking aerial views of the valleys. Please note that this activity comes at an extra cost.
After breakfast around 9:30 am, you will be picked up from your hotel to begin the full-day tour of North Cappadocia. Your tour starts with a visit to Devrent Valley, famous for its unique fairy chimneys. Next, you will visit Pasabag Valley (Monks Valley) to see the mushroom-shaped pinnacles.
Afterward, you will drive to the town of Avanos, known for its pottery and ceramics, where you will stop for lunch. After lunch, the tour continues with a visit to the Zelve Open Air Museum. This museum offers an insightful look into the region’s monastic history, featuring carved caves and ancient churches.
Finally, before returning to your hotel, you will have about 15 minutes to take panoramic pictures of Uchisar Castle from the outside, as entry to the interior of the castle is not permitted.
After the tour ends at around 4:00 pm, you will be transferred back to your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax, explore the city at your own pace, or participate in optional activities.
For additional activities, you can choose a Turkish Night show with dinner, a 2-hour ATV tour, a 2-hour horseback riding tour through Cappadocia’s valleys, or attend a 1-hour Whirling Dervish show, where you can witness the enchanting Sufi tradition. All these activities are available at an extra cost.
After breakfast, you will check out of your hotel. At approximately 9:30 am, you will be picked up and met by your tour guide to begin your full-day tour of South Cappadocia. Your guide will brief you on the day’s activities. The tour starts with a visit to the Red Valley, where you can explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike approximately 5 km through the Rose Valley (Gulludere Vadisi).
Next, you will visit Cavusin Village, renowned for its historic houses and churches once home to Christian clergymen. Afterward, you’ll take a break for lunch around noon.
Following lunch, the tour continues with a visit to Pigeon Valley (Guvercinlik Vadisi), known for its breathtaking landscapes. In the afternoon, you will explore either the Kaymakli Underground City or Ozkonak Underground City, where early Christians sought refuge.
At the end of the tour, around 4:00 pm, you will be taken to either Kayseri or Nevsehir airport for your late evening flight back to Istanbul. Upon arriving in Istanbul, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel, where you will stay overnight.
After breakfast, you will check out from your hotel in Istanbul (hotel check-out is before 12:00 noon) and will then be transferred to the Istanbul International Airport according to your flight details. This will be the end of our tour and services.
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If you need to cancel your tour or change your travel dates, please notify us at least 5 days before the tour start date. As this tour includes domestic flights and bus tickets, which are non-refundable, the cost of these tickets will be deducted from your payment and the remaining balance refunded to you. For cancellations or date changes made less than 5 days before the start date, no refund will be issued and the booking will be treated under our no-show policy.
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Went with my husband and two kids (7 and 10). The pace was just nice, not too rushed. Kids loved the hot air balloons view in Cappadocia and feeding pigeons at Bursa. Istanbul was busy but our guide made sure the kids were safe in the Grand Bazaar. Konya was calm and the hotel had halal food which was a big plus for us. Driver was patient with toilet stops. Will book again!
My friend and I have booked a 8 days / 7 nights Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia. It was really a fantastic travel experience over there. Everything are arranged in order and on time. Traveller don’t have to worried about the schedule.
My friend and I have booked a 8 days / 7 nights Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia. It was really a fantastic travel experience over there. Everything are arranged in order and on time. Traveller don’t have to worried about the schedule.
A 8 days Istanbul, Bursa, Konya and Cappadocia tour in Turkey was magnificent. 8 days were enough to discover the best places of the country. I liked the hot air balloon in Cappadocia the most. The hotel was in excellent service. All Istanbul Tourstravel.com is a good agency. They took care of everything to make this tour the best. We will consider you for our next destination.
We had a whirlwind tour in 8 days of parts of Turkey. The guides were great, transfers from city to city were comfortable and convenient and we got to see many significant places and things in Turkey. I would recommend All Istanbul Tours in the future and hope we get the chance to go back.