Turkey is a country of diverse scenery, climate, historic monuments, and travelers are sometimes overwhelmed by the choice of places to visit. Therefore, some itineraries have been suggested below.For assistance in organizing your route, consult any Turkish Tourist Information Office or private travel agencies organizing package tours in Turkey.
Istanbul is the obvious place to start your tour. It is a fascinating city, rich in historical treasures left from its days as the capital of the Byzantine and subsequently, Ottoman Empire. There are also many places of natural beauty, the Istanbul Bogazici being one of the most pepular.
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Tour I - Unforgettable Marvels of The Aegean :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: depart from Istanbul to Canakkale via Tekirdag and Eceabat. - 2nd day: depart from Canakkale to Ayvalik, on the way visit the ruins of Truva (Troy), Behramkale (Assos) and the Gulf of Edremit (Olive Riviera). - 3rd day: in Ayvalik visit ruins of Bergama (Pergamon). - 4th day: in Izmir. - 5th day: visit ruins of Efes then to Kusadasi. - 6th day: in Kusadasi visit the ruins of Priene, Miletos and Didyma. - 7th day: in Pamukkale, visit Aphrodisias en route. - 8th day: in Bodrum. - 9th day: in Marmaris. - 10th day: in Marmaris visit the ruins of Knidos and the resort town of Datca. - 11th day: in Marmaris, visit the ruins of Kaunos and the canal of Dalyan. - 12th day: in Fethiye. - 13th day: in Fethiye, visit the ruins of Kinik (Xanthos) and Leton. - 14th day: in Fethiye, sail to Gocek Gulf. - 15th day: transfer to Dalaman Airport and fly to Istanbul.
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Tour II - The Turquoise Mediterranean :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: fly from Istanbul to Antalya. - 2nd day: visit theancient mountain city of Termessos and historical Karain Cave. - 3rd day: in Kemer. - 4th day: visit the ruins of Faselis and Olympos. - 5th day: visit the towns of Demre (Myra), Kas (Antiphellos), Kalkan and Patara. - 6th day: visit the ruins of Perge and Aspendos en route to Side. - 7th day: in Side. - 8th day: journey to wonderful Koprulu Canyon National Park. - 9th day: in Alanya- 10th day: in Tasucu, stop at Anamur and Aydincik on the way. - 11th day: up into the mountains, visit the ruins of Uzuncaburc. - 12th day: - 13th day: leave Tasucu, visit the ruins of Korykos, the Fits of Heaven and Hell (Cennet ve Cehennem), and Kanlidivane, then to Mersin. - 14th day: depart for Antakya via Tarsus, the birthplace of St. Paul. - 15th day: transfer from Antakya to Adana Airport, fly to Istanbul.
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Tour III - Pastoral Central Anatolia : 15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: depart from Istanbul to Ankara via Abant Lake. - 2nd day: in Ankara visit the capital of Turkey. - 3rd day: on the way of Amasya visit Hatusas, the ancient capital of the Hittites, and Alacahoyuk. - 4th day: depart for Sivas via Tokat. - 5th day: in Kayseri. - 6th day: in Nigde. - 7th day: in the fantastic Goreme National Park (Ancient Cappodocia). - 8th day: in Goreme visit the Kaymakli and Derinkuyu underground cities. - 9th day: in Konya visit the Ihlara Valley and the friendly town of Guzelyurt en route. - 10th day: in Konya. - 11th day: depart from Konya to Egridir via Beysehir Lake. - 12th day: in Eskisehir visit Gordion, the ancient capital of the hyrigians and Midas City en route. - 13th day: depart from Eskisehir to Bursa. visit the beautiful town of Sogut en route. - 14th day: in Bursa. - 15th day: depart from Bursa to Istanbul via Yalova.
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Tour IV - Natural Marvels : Central Anatolia, Mediterranean, and Aegean :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: fly from Istanbul to Ankara. - 2nd day: depart from Ankara to Goreme via Salt Lake. - 3rd day: in Goreme. - 4th day: in Konya. - 5th day: in Alanya. - 6th day: in Antalya, visit the ruins of Side, Aspendos and Perge on route. - 7th day: in Kemer. - 8th day: drive along the beautitul Lycian Peninsula to Fethiye via Faselis, Finike, Kas and Kalkan. - 9th day: departure from Fethiye to Marmaris via Koycegiz Lake. - 10th day: in Bodrum. - 11th day: spend a colorful day in Bodrum. - 12th day: in Kusadasi, visit the ruins of Didyma, Miletos and Priene en route. - 13th day: in Pamukkale, visiting Aphrodisias en route. - 14th day: in Izmir, visiting Efes en route. - 15th day: transfer to Adnan Menderes Airport and fly to Istanbul.
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Tour V - Adventure in Eastern Anatolia :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: fly from Istanbul to Erzurum. - 2nd day: in Erzurum. - 3rd day: depart from Erzurum to Kars via Sarikamis. - 4th day: visit the ruins of Ani and on the way to Dogubayazit pass along the foothills of Biblical Mt. Agri. - 5th day: visit the spectacular location of the well-preserved remains of Ishak Pasa Palace. - 6th day: depart from Dogubayazit to Van, visit Van Castle for the sunset. - 7th day: visit Akdamar Island. - 8th day: around Lake Van, visit the ruins of Adilcevaz, Ahlat, and Nemrut Crater Lake. - 9th day: depart from Van to Diyarbakir via Bitlis. - 10th day: in Diyarbakir visit the quaint city of mardin.htm. - 11th day: depart for Nemrut Dag. - 12th day: depart for the Biblical city of Sanli Urfa, the birthplace of Abraham. - 13th day: visit Biblical Harran. - 14th day: depart from Sanli Urfa to Gazi Antep. - 15th day: transfer to Gazi Antep Airport and fly to Istanbul. |
Tour VI - Verdant Beauty of The Black Sea Region :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: depart from Istanbul to Sile via Polonezkoy. - 2nd day: on the way to Akcakoca visit the resort towns of Agva, Kerpe, Kefken, and Karasu. - 3rd day: depart from Akcakoca to Bartin via Eregli and Zonguldak. - 4th day: in Bartin visit Safranbolu, the open-air museum of Turkish architecture. - 5th day: on the way to Inebolu visit the resort towns of Inkum, Amasra, Cakraz, Kurucasile, and Cide. - 6th day: on the way to Sinop visit the towns of Abana, catalzeytin and Ayancik. - 7th day: in Samsun. - 8th day: drive along the panoramic coastal road to Giresun via Unye, Fatsa,Yalikoy and Ordu. - 9th day: in Trabzon. - 10th day: visit the magnificent Monastery of Sumela. - 11th day: departure from Trabzon to Rize, visit tea plantations en route. - 12th day: explore the Kackar Mountains National Park and Paradise Valley lakes, springs and mountain villages. - 13th day: depart from Rize to Hopa, visiting Sarp Village. - 14th day: in Hopa visit the romantic, wild Coruh Valley and Artvin City. - 15th day: transfer from Hopa to Trabzon Airport and fly to Istanbul.
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Tour VII - The Crossroad of Civilizations : Black Sea and Eastern Anatolia :
15 days (From Istanbul to Istanbul)
1st day: fly from Istanbul to Samsun. - 2nd day: drive along the coastal road to Trabzon. - 3rd day: in Trabzon, visit Rize tea plantations en route. - 4th day: depart from Trabzon to Erzurum via Zigana Pass. - 5th day: in Erzurum. - 6th day: depart from Erzurum to Kars via Sarikamis. - 7th day: visit the ruins of Ani and on the way to Dogubayazit pass along the foothills of Biblical Mt.Agri. - 8th day: depart from Dogubeyazit to Van. - 9th day: in Van, visiting Akdamar Island. - 10th day: depart from Van to Diyarbakir via Bitlis. - 11th day: depart to the Holy City of Sanli Urfa, the birthplace of Abraham. - 12th day: visit Biblical Harran. - 13th day: depart for Nemrut Dag, one of the wonders of Turkey. - 14th day: depart for Malatya. - 15th day: transfer to Malatya Airport and fly to Istanbul.
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Tour VIII - "Mavi Yolculuk" : Blue Voyage
The popular "Blue Voyage" itinerary extends from Cesme (Aegean Coast) to Antalya (Mediterranean Coast). Yachts depart from Izmir, Cesme, Sigacik, Kusadasi, Bodrum, Datca, Marmaris, Gocek, Fethiye, Kalkan, Kas, Kemer and Antalya. The "Blue Voyages" are arranged by various agents as well as by individual groups for 8-12 persons. These tours can be arranged between April and October.
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