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Día 1: Estambul, Kayseri y Capadocia
Un vehículo privado te esperará pronto por la mañana para tu traslado al aeropuerto. Tras el vuelo a Kayseri, dirígete a la región de Capadocia en coche. Visita el museo de Goreme, un museo al aire libre compuesto por acantilados naturales que albergan iglesias y monasterios escondidos en la roca. Descubre la iglesia Karanlik, también llamada la iglesia oscura, que fue recientemente restaurada y presentada como Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la Unesco. Descubre el valle de Zelve y la ciudad subterránea de Kaymakly que sirvió de refugio para los primeros cristianos.
Otros sitios dignos de visitar son el valle de Pasabag, con sus chimeneas de hadas, el valle Pigeon, la ciudadela de Uchisar y el pueblo de Avanos, considerado la cuna de la cerámica turca.
Hay opción de hacer un tour por una bodega de vinos o asistir a un espectáculo folclórico local después de la cena.
Cena y noche en Capadocia.
Día 2: Viaje desde Capadocia al monte Nemrut
Después del desayuno emprenderás un viaje de unos 500 kilómetros hacia el monte Nemrut, donde llegarás por la tarde noche. El monte Nemrut se encuentra en el sureste de Turquía y es un monumento de 2150 metros de altura dedicado a los antiguos reyes y dioses. Su cumbre está decorada con varias estatuas erigidas en el año 62 a.C. bajo el mandato del rey Antíoco I Theos de Comagene. Aparte de la del rey, las estatuas que flanquean la tumba de Antíoco I Theos tienen forma de león, águila y distintos dioses antiguos, como Vahagn (que fue identificado con Hércules), Aramaz (identificado con Zeus), Oromasde (identificado con el dios iraní Ahura Mazda), Tique y Mitra, identificado con Apolo. Los rasgos faciales de las estatuas están esculpidos al estilo griego, aunque el atuendo y el pelo tienen un estilo persa. La parte oeste del monte cuenta con una losa que indica la alineación del día 7 de julio del año 62 a.C de las estrellas y de Júpiter, Mercurio y Marte, razón por la cual se cree que es un indicio del inicio de la construcción del monumento. El monte Nemrut fue declarado Patrimonio de la Humanidad de la Unesco en 1987.
Día 3: Monte Nemrut
Levántate pronto por la mañana y sube a la cima del monte para presenciar un amanecer único, con el sol alzándose sobre las gigantescas estatuas. Al acabar, vuelve al hotel, desayuna y descansa para coger fuerzas para por la tarde, cuando volverás a subir al monte para ser testigo de la puesta de sol más bonita del mundo.
Cena y noche en el hotel del monte Nemrut.
Día 4: Nemrut – Malatya
Tras el desayuno, pon rumbo a la ciudad de Malatya. Por el camino visita el castillo del siglo XIV del fortín de Eski Kale en la ciudad Arsameia del Ninfeo y el pueblo romano del siglo III de Cendere. Viaja a través de las llanuras de la antigua Mesopotamia y atestigua el avance en el tiempo mientras saboreas tu almuerzo a los pies del imponente embalse de Atatürk.
Cena y noche en Malatya, capital del albaricoque.
Día 5: Malatya – Estambul
Sal pronto por la mañana para coger el vuelo de vuelta a Estambul.
Nuestra excursión de día completo es la introducción perfecta para esta mágica ciudad a caballo entre dos continentes. Visitarás palacios otomanos y fortalezas romanas, pasearás por bulliciosos bazares y navegarás a través del Bósforo.
Después de recogerte en tu hotel entre las ocho y las ocho y media iremos directamente hacia las impresionantes murallas bizantinas de la ciudad, finalmente traspasadas por los poderosos cañones del sultán Mehmet II el Conquistador durante el asedio de Constantinopla en 1453. Acto seguido, nos dirigiremos hacia el Cuerno de Oro. Este puerto natural y extremadamente seguro fue clave para el desarrollo de Estambul. Después haremos una visita al bazar egipcio del siglo XVII, flotan en el aire los aromas seductores de la canela, la alcaravea, el azafrán, la menta, el tomillo y cualquier hierba o especia que puedas imaginar.
A continuación es hora de subir a bordo de un crucero a través del Bósforo, pasando delante de los palacios de Dolmabahçe y Beylerbeyi, la imponente fortaleza Rumeli, el Hotel Kempinski y la Mezquita de Ortaköy. También cruzaremos hasta la orilla de Anatolia por el impresionante puente suspendido del Bósforo, dirigiéndonos hacia el magnífico palacio Beylerbeyi, la lujosa residencia de verano de los sultanes otomanos. Ascenderemos hasta la cima de la colina Çaml?ca, para disfrutar de unas vistas inolvidables de Estambul y el Bósforo. Finalmente nos detendremos en una tienda de artículos de piel, donde después de un espectáculo de moda tendrás la oportunidad de conseguir alguna fantástica ganga, antes de volver a tu hotel entre las cinco y las cinco y media.
A great opportunity to enjoy and appreciate some of the natural beauty of this country. Approximately a 2.5 to 3 hour drive north east of Bursa via Yalova on the shores of the Marmara Sea. The tour starts at Sapanca Lake which has recently become popular for tourism due to its’ stunning natural environment and comparative closeness to the large cities of Izmit and Istanbul. An ideal place for relaxing, clients can enjoy a cooling drink or Turkish tea by the shores of the lake. The tour then moves on to Masukiye Hill, a beautiful spot surrounded by trees where lunch can be enjoyed by the nearby river.
After lunch we move on to Kartepe Mountain, the third highest in the Marmara region at 1,699m and a popular destination for winter sports’ lovers.
Samos Island of Greece is 12 miles in distance from Kusadasi. It takes a little less than two hours by Ferry boat to get across.
Samos Island hosts the guests with its typical architecture and natural characteristics and worth seeing places.
For ferry to Samos the port tax is included. It includes two way transfer [From hotel to port and vice versa].
Our private guide service allows you to explore not just the main sights and attractions but all the hidden corners and secret favourites known only to the locals.
The knowledgeable guides will give you the lowdown on the history, the culture, the architecture, the legends and much, much more – all in the language of your choice!
Choose a four-hour morning or afternoon tour, or an eight-hour full-day excursion. Only the guide’s service is included.
One of Mother Nature’s masterpieces, UNESCO-listed Pamukkale, which translates as Cotton Castle, is a spectacle of white, water-filled formations that has evolved over thousands of years. The mineral-packed water is thought to be good for the eyes and helps alleviate rheumatism, asthma and some skin ailments, too. Wallow in one of the photogenic travertines – thermal pools – or climb up above the pools to Hierapolis, where you’ll find well-preserved ruins of the ancient spa city that once stood here.
Our tour starts early at the Blue Mosque where you’ll meet your small group of only 15 people or fewer and your expert local guide (a fluent English-speaker). As you wait for the mosque to open, your guide will teach you about the history and architecture of the building and the rituals that take place inside. Arriving early we’ll beat the worst of the crowds, to visit in relative piece, exploring the incredible interior.
We’ll walk the historic hippodrome to Hagia Sophia. Once a Greek Orthodox basilica, then a mosque, now a museum, it has so many stories to tell – not to mention the most beautiful, gold-laden interior. We’ve pre-reserved tickets here and, since you’re traveling with a licensed tour guide, you’ll get straight inside, past lines that often stretch for hours. Enjoy a guided tour of the building and ask all the questions you want, before we move onto our next stop – the Basilica Cistern. Again, a licensed guide means you’ll skip ticket lines to gain faster entrance. Built in the 6th century this huge ancient cistern is most notable for its carved Medusa columns, but its size and atmosphere will take your breath away.
The morning section of our tour also includes a walk past Topkapi Palace, where your guide will give you an introduction to the palace and its harem from outside. Then it’s off to lunch. To be sure you’re getting the best from every single moment of your day, we’ve pre-reserved our favorite local Turkish restaurant, where you’ll enjoy a huge spread of kebab meats (chicken, lamb and beef), sauces, hummus, rice, salad and borek pastries. And the best bit? We’ll take care of the bill; lunch is included in the price of your tour!
After lunch we’ll take a short walk to the Grand Bazaar, the incredible shopping hub of Istanbul. Here your guide will give you a tour of the huge bazaar (one of the largest covered markets in the world with 60 streets and 5,000 shops) telling you about Turkey’s famous jewelry, ceramics, carpets, fashions and quirks and teaching you how to get the best bang for your buck if you come back shopping later. We’ll take a walk then through the local shopping street, lined with stores selling beautiful hijabs and local fashions. We’ll take a quick detour up a flight of stairs to a special viewing point along the way – our own Aladdin’s rooftop, from where you’ll encounter incredible views over the Bosphorus and the city around it. Then it’s on to the Spice Bazaar to learn about Turkish flavors and how Istanbul’s varied spices are actually the greatest indicator of its long history.
A sure highlight of our tour is our private Bosphorus cruise. Your group may combine with one other group of 15 for this part (plus their guide), but that’s it! For one whole hour you’ll have a private boat pretty much to yourselves as you cruise the waters separating Europe and Asia.
We finish our tour on the other side of the bridge, with a walk through the local fish market and the stock market (as it’s known locally, although it doesn’t look anything like you’d expect) before making our way uphill to the Galata Tower. Rather than climbing the tower, which is crowded, we’ll find the same views nearby in a more relaxing spot at a private café. Feel free to treat yourself to a Turkish coffee or a beer while admiring the view – after all, you’ve just seen Istanbul in a day.
Kalkan is located in one of the most beautiful parts of Turkey's Turqoise Coast, and its stunning seascape should be a part of everyone's holidays.
Boat trips are the best option for exploring these crystal clear bays. Our regular boat trips take place on double decker boats, while our private ones are mostly on the popular Turkish gullets.
Places that are remote that the only way there is by boat. You can drop anchor and go for a swim, or drink, eat and watch the beauty unfold in front of you.
Why not go for a swim in Frenk Bay (French Cove) or Firnaz Bay where the water stands still for most of the year and you can see it all the way to the bottom. You can explore the surrounding coastline by snorkeling and see the true beauty of the Turquoise Coast.
Once the ancient city of Smyrna, a famous trading port, this is now a modern, commercial city with a Mediterranean Europe feel. During the tour we will visit the Izmir Museum of History and Art, located in Kültürpark (also known as the International Fair Park), the Roman site of the Agora, the commercial, political and religious centre of the town in ancient times and the famous Asansör (meaning elevator), constructed in 1907 in order to provide local residents with easier access to the mansions located on top of the hill.
After enjoying an à la carte lunch, the tour continues to the Clock Tower, the iconic symbol of the town, before entering the historical market of Kemeralti and the Hisar Mosque, the oldest and one of the most significant Ottoman landmarks of the town. To make the experience even more authentic, we will then enjoy a Turkish coffee in a traditional caravanserai.