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Turkey Exclusive Tour 12 Day

Turkey Exclusive Tour 12 Day

$1950 $1560 / per person
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Turkey is a paradise of the world with its natural, cultural and historical beauties! You should spent a lot of time to discover, feel, taste and, experience Turkey! If you don’t have so much time how about highlighting Turkey with its essential masterpieces? Then, you are welcome to our Turkey Exclusive Special tour for 12 days. You will discover the most popular places of Turkey with small size friendly group. We are aware that moving around with higher size of groups is hard. So, we have decided to experience Turkey with small groups of travelers since it’s more practical and enjoyable. Through this tour, you will not only see the most beautiful parts of Turkey but also learn and experience local culture. Our professional team have already broken the formal borders in traveling and offer hospitable and friendly experiences!

Ortakoy Mosque and Bosphorus Bridge in IstanbulTurkey is a beautiful country with various attractive destinations. It’s full of history, culture, and nature. You are welcome to refresh history, experience culture, and enjoy beauties of Turkey with our 12 days highlight tour. You just highlight the most popular destinations of Turkey in this tour. Starting from Istanbul or Ankara, the journey goes on through Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Bursa and Istanbul. You will be discovering various destinations with a reasonable and comfortable drive with our VIP cars. Throughout the tour, you will not only visit popular destinations, but also meet with locals to experience different cultures of Anatolia. Also, you will have chance to taste delicious Turkish foot at nice local restaurants.

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This tour is available for both private and small group tours. If you want to be flexible and enjoy your extensive private services, you are welcome to ask a free quote for this tour from our travel experts.

Please click here if you want to customize this tour.

If you are a group of travelers, please also contact us to get a special price for your group.

This tour is also available as small group tour with a limited number of travelers. The maximum number of travelers in a group is 12 pax. So, please contact us to reserve our limited slots for this tour. Please also note that the tour route and program may differ based on weather conditions.

2023-2024 Departure Dates of the Turkey Exclusive Tour for Small Group

Turkey Highlight Tour is available for small groups in the following dates in 2023-2024

  • 19-30 Nov. 2023
  • 17-28 Dec-2023
  • 21 Jan-1 Feb.2024
  • 18-29 Feb. 2024
  • 17-28 March 2024
  • 14-25 APRİL 2024
  • 12-23 MAY 2024 (GUARANTEED DEPARTURE)
  • 19-30 JUN 2024
  • 14- 25 JULY 2024
  • 11-22 AUGUST 2024
  • 15-26 SEPT 2024
  • 13-24 OCT. 2024
  • 10-21 NOV. 2024
  • 15-26 DEC. 2024
  • 19-30 JAN 2025
  • 16-27 FEB. 2025
  • 16-27 MARCH 2025

Tour Route

This tour starts from Ankara, then goes to Cappadocia, Konya, Antalya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi, Bursa, and Istanbul. Please note that the tour route might be also in reverse direction because of weather conditions, customer demands, or combination of Turkey Highlight Tour, starting from Istanbul and the journey goes on through Bursa, Kusadasi, Ephesus, Pamukkale, Antalya, Konya, Cappadocia, Ankara, and Istanbul covering the same destinations. We will arrange your transfer if we have to change the tour route.

Pricing of the Tour

Please note that the pricing of this tour is set for full payment for small group tour in a double/twin shared room. Single supplement is subject for extra payment. Small group tours accept limited number of travelers (Max 10 pax). Please also note that the tour might be cancelled if there won’t be minimum number of travelers for any departure date. The price of private tour may differ based on the number of travelers and inclusive of the tour. Please click here if you want to customize this tour as private basis.

Tour Confirmation

You can confirm small group tour by booking through our website. We have flexible booking system because of force majeure situation-unforeseen events. Customers don’t have to make full payment to confirm the tour. We ask only 20 % down payment from the customers to confirm the tour. Please contact us to make down payment. We can provide a secure payment link or bank transfer. Once we receive a down payment, we will send a confirmed itinerary to the customer. We ask the rest of the payment when the customer arrives in Turkey until the second day of the tour.

At our company, we strive to offer you the best travel experiences, including our group tours. However, we would like to emphasize that these group tours are subject to a minimum requirement of four travelers in order to proceed as planned.

While we always make every effort to gather a sufficient number of participants, there are instances where we may not reach the minimum threshold. We need minimum 4 pax to depart for the group tour. In such cases below 4 pax, we regretfully have to inform you that the group tour will not be guaranteed.

We understand that this may cause some inconvenience or disappointment, especially if you have already made arrangements or have been looking forward to the tour. Please be assured that this decision is not taken lightly, and we explore all possibilities to secure the necessary number of participants.

In the event that a group tour is not guaranteed, we will promptly notify you and discuss alternative options. These may include rescheduling the tour, joining another existing group, or exploring individual tour arrangements. Our aim is to accommodate your preferences and ensure you still have a memorable and enjoyable travel experience.

We greatly appreciate your understanding and flexibility in this matter. Should you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out to our customer service team. We are here to assist you and provide further guidance.

Cancellation of the Tour

We provide flexibility to our customers to cancel the tours in advance. Customers can cancel the tour at any time, however cancellation fees apply to customer down payment if the customers cancels the tour within 2 weeks to departure. The following cancellation charges will apply to the amount of customers’ down payment (20% of the tour price) for the days before Departure:

– 15+ Days- No charges (Full refund)

– 7-14 days: 25 % of down payment

– 3-6 days: 35 % of down payment

– 2 days: 50% of down payment

– 0-1 days: 100% of down payment

If the customers have to cancel the tour because of force majeure situation-unforeseen events that are beyond our control, we can reschedule the tour for a future time. Or, we will provide full refund of the down payment by excluding bank transfer fees. We will do our best to assist you. We may deduct the cost of non-refundable services (if applicable) for last minute cancellations or no show.

For instance, if you want to confirm a tour for 1.000 USD. You need to pay 200 USD (20% of 1.000 USD) for confirmation. When you want to cancel the tour 8 days prior to departure for no reason, we will apply 25% cancellation fee (50 USD for 200 USD). However, if you have to cancel the tour because of COVID situations, we will provide full refund.

 

12 Days
2+ Age
  • Destination
  • Departure
    Ankara Esenboga Airport/Istanbul Airport
  • Departure Time
    Any time
  • Return Time
    Any time
  • Dress Code
    Casual, comfortable and light
  • Included
    Accommodation
    Airport Transfer
    Breakfast
    Guide
    Museum/National Park Fees
    Travel Health Insurance
  • Not Included
    2 Domestic Flights
    Dinner
    Domestic Flights
    Lunch
    Tips to tour guide and driver

Tour Plan

1

Welcome to the capital of Turkey!

We welcome you at the airport and transfer to the hotel. Explore downtown Kizilay around the hotel on your own. Have rest and ready for the tour. Overnight at Alba Hotel or similar in Ankara
2

Discover Ankara

Today, let's start our journey from  Ataturk Mausoleum (Anıtkabir) and visit one of the biggest museum in Turkey to discover the revolution process of the Turkey in 1900s. Then, visit Museum of Anatolian Civilizations. You will see a variety of historical masterpieces in the museum belonging to Anatolia’s past rulers. The museum exhibits significant historical heritage of ancient Anatolia. Afterwads, move to Ankara Castle. Discover historical castle and enjoy panaromic view of Ankara from the castle. Then, move to Hamamonu to see traditional Ottoman houses around. Then visit Hacı Bayram Mosque and Augustus temple. Then, drive to Cappadocia. On our way, stop by Salt Lake. Overnight at Grand Öztürk Hotel Hotel or similar in Cappadocia
3

Explore Cappadocia!

Take hot air balloon tour very early morning (Optional). Enjoy magnificent balloon tour over Cappadocia! See the beautiful views of hot air balloons over fairy chimneys and discover amazing rock formations of valleys all around Cappadocia. Then, come back hotel. Have breakfast and relax for a while. Then, visit Openair Göreme Museum where monastery, church, chapel, etc. exist. Then, it's time to visit Paşabağ and Zelve Open Air Museums to see the Fairy Chimneys closely. Stop by Dervent Valley to see animal shaped rock formations.  Then, drive to Avanos. Walk along Kizilirmak river. Involve in historical pottery making workshop in Avanos. Then, visit Urgup Three Beautifuls. Afterwards, stop by Güvercinlik Valley and visit Uçhisar Castle. Enjoy panoramic view of Cappadocia from the top of castle. Enjoy beautiful sunset of Cappadocia. Overnight at Grand Öztürk Hotel or similar in Cappadocia  
4

Explore Undeground Cities and Ihlara Valley

In the morning, explore Kaymakli / Derinkuyu Underground Cities which were built because of mandatory situations with magnificent building arts.drive to Cappadocia.   Then, move to Ihlara Valley. Explore natural beauty and ancient sites in Ihlara Valley . Walk along the Valley near Melendiz River and stop by ancient cave churches and historical destinations. Visit Belisırma Village in the valley. Then, visit Selime ancient city. Afterwards, drive to Konya. On our way, stop by Sulhanhani Kervansaray. Overnight at Paşapark Hotel or similar in Konya
5

Visit the spirit city Konya!

Welcome to the spirit city Konya! Mausoleum of Mevlana is one of the- must see- place in Turkey. It has amazing sculptures, holy shrine, silence and divine atmosphere. You can see all signs of Mevlana, the mystic founder of the Sufism, all around the city! Let's discover Konya by visiting; Ince Minare Museum, Karatay Medersseh,and Alaaddin Hill. Visit Mausoleum of Mevlana and see the culture of whirling dervishes. Then, drive to Side. Discover ancient city and enjoy amazing sunset from the ancient harbor of Side. Overnight in Mostar Hotel or  in Antalya
6

Highlight Aspendos and Antalya!

Amazing Duden Waterfall

Visit Kaleici, Hadrian's Gate, Yivli Minaret Mosque. Walk around popular sites in Antalya. Then, move to Duden Waterfall. Enjoy beautiful nature of the waterfall. Then, move to Perge that holds the vast remains of most prosperous city of the ancient world with the arch of the Roman Gate, the Hellenistic Gate and richly designed remains of the city wall. Then, drive to Pamukkale. Overnight at Melrose viewpoint Hotel or similar in Pamukkale
7

Relax in Pamukkale!

Now, it's time to enjoy in Pamukkale. It's like a branch of paradise! Pamukkale has both historical and natural beauties! Let's have a relax in thermal pools and cool down with calciumrich mineral springs around Pamukkale Travertines. Then, explore the ancient city of Hierapolis and take some time in Cleopatra Polls. Let's also visit Amphitheatre which is full of history. After Pamukkale, let us proceed to Laodicea, another of the Seven Churches in Asia Minor. We will visit the ancient theater, the remains of the basilica and ancient stone water pipes. We will also cover the Gate of Domitian, the Arcadian Way, the 2nd century AD Theatre, the Nymphaion, the Temple of Apollo, the Plutonium and the Necropolis. Then, drive to Kusadasi. Overnight at Efe Boutique Hotel in Kusadasi or similar Optional: Paragliding in Pamukkale. Swimming in Celopatra Pool.
8

Explore ancient city Ephesus and Kusadasi!

Today, we will first visit Kusadasi Marina, Pigeon Island and Kusadasi castle. Then, visit ancient city of Ephesus which was the Roman Capital. See various UNESCO listed ruins such as Temple Of Hadrian, Celsus Library, and the Great Theatre, Public Latrines and Roman Baths. Have a walk through grand Arcadian Avenue and hang around Agora, exploring the Temple of Artemis. Then, visit Selcuk Archeological Museum and Ishakpasa mosque. Visit Cave of Seven Sleepers in Ephesus. Then, visit to Sirince Village in Selcuk. Visit traditional historical Sirince Houses. Stop by local market in Sirince. Then, drive to Bursa. Overnight at Grand Turkuaz Hotel or similar in Bursa Optional: House of Virgin Mary in Selcuk.
9

Discover Bursa

Welcome to the “Green City Bursa”. Let’s start our journey with history. Visit Muradiye Kulliyesi. Then, move to Tombs of Osman and Orhan. See Bursa Clock Tower and enjoy terrace view of Bursa. Then, visit the Great Mosque (Ulu Camii) and Green Mosque (Yeşil Camii). Visit and shop at Bursa Local Market (Kapalı Çarşı) and  Koza Han. Have popular iskender at its original historical wooden restaurant. Then, let’s visit Cumalıkızık Village which is a typical Ottoman Village established in 1326. Meet with local people and shop from local villages who are “kızık”. Then, drive to  Istanbul. Overnight at Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel or similar in Istanbul  
10

Discover the historical beauties of Istanbul!

Let’s discover Istanbul,  the heart of the history, culture, and entertainment! The city has a variety of must see places to see but we will just highlight focusing. Starting at Hagia Sophia , then move to Topkapi Palace, Sultanahmet Blue Mosque, and Hippodrome. Let's deepen our explore with  Basilica Cistern and Istanbul Archeological Museum. Then, stop at ancient Grand Bazaar for shopping and see its beautiful arts! Overnight at Yilsam Hotel Sultanahmet or similar in Istanbul
11

Enjoy Istanbul!

In the morning, visit Suleymaniye Mosque. Then, move to Rustempasa Mosque to see amazing tile arts and then visit Spice Market. Then, take a Bosphorus boat tour from Eminönü. See the magnificent architecture of Istanbul from different views. See Galata Tower, Dolmabahçe Palace, Çırağan Palace, Rumeli Fortress, Anatolia Fortress and Maiden’s Tower during our boat tour. When you come back to Eminönü, you may have “balık ekmek” (fish-bread) around Galata Bridge which is close to Spice Bazaar.  You may also consider to cross Galata Bridge and stop by Historical Karaköy Güllüoğlu Baklavacısı to taste popular baklava in Karaköy.  Take, traditional underground finike from Karakoy to Galata. Then, let’s drive Eyüp and take cable cabin to Pierre Loti. Enjoy beautiful view old Istanbul at Pierre Loti. Have nice Turkish tea there. . Overnight in Yilsam Sultanahmet Hotel or similar in Istanbul
12

Goodbye!

  Have your breakfast and check out from the hotel. Now, it’s time to go back home after a memorable holiday! We transfer to the airport and wish you have a nice flight!

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  • Suraj

    Sunnova Travels and their staffs are highly professional and supportive, so we highly recommended for others

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    02/04/2022 at 09:55

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