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Discover Islamic Turkey / 10 Day Trip : Istanbul, Sivas, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Aksaray, Konya, Bursa

Key Details

Tour Name : Discover Islamic Turkey / 10 Day Trip
Tour Code : CPP-17417
Travel Duration : 9 Night 10 Day
Service Level : Private Travel
Travel Destinations : Istanbul, Sivas, Kayseri, Cappadocia, Aksaray, Konya, Bursa

Travel Details

DAY 1 : Istanbul

Overnight : Istanbul
Daily Meal Plan : ---
Description : You will arrive to Istanbul / Turkey and transfer to your hotel in Istanbul.

DAY 2 : Istanbul

Tour to Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Grand Bazaar
Overnight : Istanbul
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : After breakfast, you will meet with your at the lobby of your hotel and your Turkey travel will start with a full day tour to Blue Mosque, Hagia Sophia, Topkapi Palace and Grand Bazaar.

DAY 3 : Istanbul - Sivas

Tour to Eyup Sultan Mosque, Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar, Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum
Overnight : Sivas
Flight : Istanbul to Sivas
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : After breakfast check out from your hotel and visit to the Eyup Sultan Mosque. The mosque complex includes a mausoleum marking the spot where Eyüp (Job) al-Ansari, the standard-bearer and friend of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, is said to have been buried. After visited this mosque , you will continue to the Egyptian (Spice) Bazaar. The Bazaar has a total of 85 shops selling spices, Turkish delight and other sweets, jewellery, souvenirs, and dried fruits and nuts. Your last visit will be to the Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and then continue to the Istanbul Ataturk Airport for flight to the Sivas.

DAY 4 : Sivas - Kayseri

Tour to Divrigi Great Mosque and Hospital, Gok Madrasah, Sifahiye Madrasah
Overnight : Kayseri
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : Today you will visit the Divriği Great Mosque and Hospital. The building is one of the important Islamic buildings in Anatolia. After visited this Mosque and Hospital you will visit the Gok Madrasah and Sifahiye Madrasah. After lunch you will continue to Kayseri for overnight.

DAY 5 : Kayseri - Cappadocia

Tour to Hunad Hatun Kulliyesi, Doner Kumbet
Overnight : Cappadocia
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : After breakfast you will take a half day Kayseri tour and visit the Hunad Hatun Kulliyesi, Doner Kumbet. After lunch in Kayseri city, you will continue to the Cappadocia.

DAY 6 : Cappadocia

Tour to Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Avanos, Devrent Valley, Uchisar
Overnight : Cappadocia
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : Marvel at the beautiful Byzantine frescoes and the stunning landscape of Cappadocia in your Cappadocia Red Tour which will take you to Goreme Open Air Museum, Uchisar, Avanos, Pasabag, Rose Valley and more. We start the day by visiting World Heritage-listed Goreme Open Air Museum and its rock cut- Byzantine Orthodox churches. We continue on to Uchisar where you will have an opportunity to take photos of Uchisar Castle before we stop for lunch. After lunch, we visit Avanos, overlooking the Kizilirmak (Red) River, the longest river in Turkey. Clay from the silt of the Red River is used to produce the pottery for which Avanos is world-famous. The pottery trade of Avanos dates back to the Hittites. You will have an opportunity to watch the potters at work using techniques that have not changed in generations. The tour also visits Pasabag which translates to "the Pasha's Vineyard". Also known as the Moks Valley, Pasabag has some of the most eye-catching rock formations in Cappadocia and was a hideaway for some Simeon Monks in the 5th century. We finish with a visit to Devrent Valley whose landscape is likened to being similar to a lunar landscape. Afterwards you drive back to your hotel in Cappadocia.

DAY 7 : Cappadocia - Aksaray - Konya

Tour to Soganli Valley, Kaymakli Underground City, Aksaray Sultanhani Caravanserai
Overnight : Konya
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : After breakfast check out from your hotel and drive to the South Part of Cappadocia. Soganli valley was once the third largest monastic center in the area and hosts many cave churches and a beautiful hiking valley. Before start to hike in Soganli Valley you get your lunch. After lunch and afternoon hike through the Soganli Valley you will drive to Kaymakli Underground City. After lunch in Cappadocia you will drive to aksaray city and visit the Sultanhani Caravanserai. Sultanhan is a monumental caravansary which looks like a fortress. The entrance is through a huge, geometrically decorated portal. The courtyard is surrounded by an arcade of rooms on the left and covered places on the right. In the middle is a small mosque. Continue to the Konya for overnight.

DAY 8 : Konya - Istanbul

Tour to Karatay Koran School, Alaaddin Mosque, Mausoleum of Mevlana
Overnight : Istanbul
Flight : Konya to Istanbul
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : Konya is capital of the mighty Seljuk Empire from 1078 to 1307. You will visit three important Islamic buildings in this city. Mausoleum of MEVLANA founder of the Order of Whirling Dervishes (an ecstatic Muslim sect) and then continues to the beautiful Karatay Koran School, now a museum displaying richly colored Turkish tiles. After lunch you will continue to the Alaaddin Mosque. Famous Alaaddin Mosque, the great masterpiece of Seljuk Period is the oldest and biggest mosque in Konya. It is located on the Alaaddin Hill which has a meteoric landscape. Also it was built by grand architecture Mehmet bin Havlan in 1556 and completed during the reign of Seljuk Sultan Alaaddin Keykubat I which reflects the people this glorious mosque was made for the sake of him. After visited those important buildings of Konya, you will transfer to the airport for your flight to Istanbul.

DAY 9 : Istanbul - Bursa - Istanbul

Tour to Green Mosque, Green Tomb, Great Mosque, Silk Bazaar, Koza Hani
Overnight : Istanbul
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel, Lunch at tour
Description : After breakfast, depart and drive to Bursa. Today you will visit Bursa with all famous and Islamic heritage places. You will visit to Ulucamii (Great Mosque), Green Mosque, Green Tomb and then take lunch in Bursa. After lunch you wil visit to the Silk Bazaar and Koza Hani. End of day, you will drive back to Istanbul for overnight.

DAY 10 : Istanbul

Overnight : ---
Daily Meal Plan : Breakfast at hotel
Description : Airport transfer for your flight home or another destination. End of Services.

Includes

9 night accommodation at the 4* Hotels or Special Category Hotels
--- Istanbul (4 night) : Pera Tulip Hotel Taksim or equivalent hotel
--- Sivas (1 night) : Eretna Hotel Sivas or equivalent hotel
--- Kayseri (1 night) : Grand Eras Hotel Kayseri or equivalent hotel
--- Cappadocia (2 night) : Grand Cave Suite Cappadocia or equivalent hotel
--- Konya (1 night) : Pasapark Selcuklu Boutique Hotel Konya or equivalent hotel
9 breakfast at the hotel, 8 lunch at the day tours
Inbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul Atatürk Airport or S.Gokcen Airport
Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul Atatürk Airport or S.Gokcen Airport
Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the day tours
Domestic Flights
Transfers at the mentioned airports for domestic flights in the itinerary
Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
Car park fees at the tours and airport transfers
Baby car seat for ages between 00 and 04
Entrance fees of the mentioned tours in the itinerary

Excludes

International Flight Tickets
Tips for guide, driver, hotel and restaurants
Travel Insurance
Dinner
Drinks
Personal Expenses
Package Price (Per Person)
Avalibale for dates between 31.10.2016 and 31.10.2017
Your Party Adult (13 +) Child (7-12) Child (3-6)
2-3 People 1,899 US$ 950 US$ 100 US$
4-5 People 1,289 US$ 645 US$ 100 US$
6-7 People 1,079 US$ 540 US$ 100 US$
8-9 People 969 US$ 485 US$ 100 US$
10-11 People 909 US$ 455 US$ 100 US$
12-13 People 869 US$ 435 US$ 100 US$
14-15 People 839 US$ 419 US$ 100 US$
Single Suppl. 260 US$
For your groups over 15 people, contact us for special rates.

Accommodation Details of Travel Plan
Istanbul : Pera Tulip Hotel (Special Category)
Sivas : Eretna Hotel (4 Stars)
Kayseri : Grand Eras Hotel (4 Stars)
Cappadocia : Grand Cave Suite Hotel (Special Category)
Konya : Pasapark Selcuklu Boutique Hotel (Special Category)

Remarks

Prices are per person and available for accommodation in double or twin share rooms.
This travel package organise in private tour basis. That's mean, There will not be another passenger / tourist with you. All the travel services will provide for you.
If you would like stay at 5 stars hotel or boutique hotels, please inform us about that. The upgrade of hotel category is available for this travel package.
Due to the nature of this tour, this tour is not recommended for guests using a walker or wheelchair, or who have difficulties in walking, climbing, or managing steps.

Discounts & Supplements

A minimum of 2 pax per booking is required. If you are solo traveller, We could charge 2 people price.
There is 50% children discount for ages between 07-12. We charge 100 US$ for ages between 03-06. We do not charge for ages between 00-02.
The guiding language of the tours are English. You may ask to have another languages speaking guides which will depend on availibility.

How Can I Book This Tour ?

Please fill the booking request form at the right of that page and post us online.
We will response your request within 12 hours and send you an official booking & credit card authorization form for your deposit (25%) payment.
Your tour will be confirmed by Celsus Travel after you paid deposit of your tour amount and we will send your confirmation document / vouchers.

Payment Policy

We request min 25% deposit for certain reservation and this payment should be while booking of tour plan.
The balance should be paid by clients before 24 days of departure date. If your booking is made within 24 days of the departure date then the full amount is payable at the time of booking.
We accept MasterCard, Visa for your payments by credit card.

Cancellation Policy

If you cancel at least 24 day(s) in advance of the scheduled departure, there is full refund of your payment.
If you cancel between 11 and 23 days prior to departure, we will retain the deposit.
If you cancel within 10 day(s) prior to departure, there will not be any refund.

Booking Request Form

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