13 Days Turkiye Tour

13 Days Türkiye Tour

Natural Beauty & Culture of the TurkAegean and the Black Sea
Istanbul • Bodrum • Ephesus • Pamukkale • Trabzon • Sumela • Ayder • Uzungöl

Day 1 – Istanbul

Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to explore this magical city at your own pace.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 2 – Istanbul | Half-Day Bosphorus Tour (B)

After breakfast, depart for a half-day morning Bosphorus tour.

Highlights include:

• Spice Market – An exotic covered bazaar filled with spices, sweets, and souvenirs

• Golden Horn – A natural harbor separating the old city from the new

• Byzantine City Walls – Dating back to the 5th century

• Bosphorus Cruise – A scenic boat ride between Europe and Asia, passing palaces and waterfront mansions

Free afternoon.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 3 – Istanbul → Bodrum (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your flight to Bodrum. Upon arrival, meet our staff and transfer to your hotel. Free time to explore Bodrum.
Overnight in Bodrum

Day 4 – Bodrum | Daily Boat Tour (B/L)

Enjoy a full-day Bodrum Blue Cruise along the stunning Aegean coast.

Swimming and snorkeling stops include:

• Black Island – Thermal mud cave

• Camel Beach – Optional camel riding

• Aquarium Bay – Crystal-clear waters accessible only by boat

Lunch is served on board. Return to Bodrum harbor in the late afternoon.
Overnight in Bodrum

Day 5 – Bodrum → Pamukkale (B)

After breakfast, transfer to the bus station for a scenic journey to Pamukkale (approx. 5 hours). Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Pamukkale

Day 6 – Pamukkale & Hierapolis Tour (B/L)

Visit the famous Pamukkale Travertines and the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Highlights include:

• White calcium terraces (“Cotton Castle”)

• Hierapolis Necropolis (one of the largest in Anatolia)

• Cleopatra’s Sacred Thermal Pool (optional swim)

After the tour, transfer to Kuşadası.
Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 7 – Ephesus Tour (B/L)

Full-day guided tour of Ephesus, one of the best-preserved Greco-Roman cities.

Visits include:

• İsa Bey Mosque

• Temple of Artemis (one of the Seven Wonders)

• Library of Celsus, Great Theater, Agora, Roman Baths

• House of the Virgin Mary

Overnight in Kuşadası

Day 8 – Kuşadası → Trabzon (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Izmir Airport for your flight to Trabzon. Arrival and transfer to hotel.
Overnight in Trabzon

Day 9 – Trabzon City Tour (B)

Discover the cultural highlights of Trabzon:

• Hagia Sophia of Trabzon

• Gülbahar Hatun Mosque

• Atatürk Mansion

• Ortahisar Old Town

• Boztepe Hill – Tea with panoramic city views

• Sera Lake

Overnight in Trabzon

Day 10 – Sumela Monastery • Zigana Mountains • Karaca Cave (B)

Drive to Sumela Monastery, dramatically built into a cliff face.
Continue through Altındere National Park, the historic Zigana Pass, and visit Karaca Cave, famous for its colorful formations.
Overnight in Trabzon

Day 11 – Ayder Highland Tour (B)

Scenic Black Sea highlands tour including:

• Sürmene – Traditional knife making

• Handwoven fabric workshops

• Tea plantations in Rize

• Storm Valley (Fırtına Valley) and Ottoman stone bridge

• Ayder Plateau – Waterfalls, alpine scenery, local cuisine

Overnight in Trabzon

Day 12 – Uzungöl Tour & Flight to Istanbul (B)

Visit Uzungöl Nature Park, surrounded by forests and mountains.

Stops include:

• Tea factory

• Horse farm

• Uzungöl Lake walk

Transfer to Trabzon Airport for flight to Istanbul.
Overnight in Istanbul

Day 13 – Departure from Istanbul (B)

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul Airport for your international flight.
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Included

• Hotel accommodations

• Domestic flight tickets

• Mentioned bus tickets

• Guided tours as per itinerary

• Entrance fees to listed sites

• Meals mentioned (B = Breakfast, L = Lunch)

Excluded

• Drinks

• Tips

• Personal expenses