8 Days Touch of
Mediterranean Tour

8 Days Touch of Mediterranean Tour / per person

  • Tour is available every day, all year long.
  • You can customize this as you wish.
  • You can join our small group tour or we can organise the tour privately only for your party.

INCLUDED

  • All accomodation B&B at choise of selected 3-4-5 star, boutique or cave hotels
  • All seightseeing tours of the places mentioned in the program
  • All meals where shown in the itinerary with this legend (B: Breakfast, L: Lunch, D: Dinner)
  • Domestic flight tickets (May be operated by Turkish Airlines, Anadolu Jet, Atlas Jet, Sun Express, Onur Airlines or Pegasus Airlines)
  • All tours with English speaking guidance licenced by ministry of culture and tourism
  • All transport with new & AC vehicles
  • All airport transfer throughout the trip
  • All parking fees, ferry tools and petrol
  • All entrance fees and taxes

EXCLUDED

  • International airfare to Turkey
  • Drinks, travel insurance, visas, personel expenses, posters, tips

Detailed Itinerary

Day 1 : Arrive Istanbul – Airport Transfer

Welcome to Istanbul. Our driver will meet you at the airport. You will be transferred to your hotel. You may join our optional Dinner Cruise tour depends on your arrival today.

Overnight Istanbul

Day 2 : Jewels of Istanbul – Full Day Guided Tour

Today you will visit Dolmabahce Palace, Spice Bazaar, and a Boat trip on Bosphorus.

Dolmabahce Palace is one of the most glamorous palaces in the world. Dolmabahce Palace was built between 1843-1856 and was ordered by Sultan Abdülmecit I. It was the administrative center of the late Ottoman Empire. After the Turkish Republic when Mustafa Kemal Ataturk come to Istanbul he stayed and welcomed his foreign guests at Dolmabahce Palace. Also, Ataturk spent his last time here.

The Spice Bazaar is in Eminönü, It is one of the oldest covered bazaars of Istanbul. In this bazaar, which is famous for its herbalists, in addition to products suitable for the old tradition such as natural medicines, spices, flower seeds, rare plant roots, and shells; dried nuts, delicatessen products, various foodstuffs are sold. Spice Bazaar is also open on Sundays.

Boat trip on the Bosphorus. An amazing cruise between the two continents, EUROPE and ASIA, along the Bosphorus by the Dolmabahce and Beylerbeyi Palace, wooden villas.

Overnight Istanbul

Day 3 : Explore the Old City & Cappadocia – Full Day Guided Tour

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, and Grand Bazaar. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Cappadocia.

Overnight Cappadocia

Day 4 : Explore Cappadocia – Full Day Guided Tour

Marvel at the lunar landscape with a fully guided tour of Cappadocia, visiting Devrent Valley to see the unique fairy chimneys. Drive to pasabag (Monk’s Valley) to see the most interesting mushroom-shaped pinnacles. Drive to the city of Avanos. In the afternoon visit another beautiful open-air museum at Goreme where the remains of rock-cut churches and Christian settlements date back hundreds of years. Lastly, before returning to your hotel, visit the natural castles at Uchisar.

Overnight Cappadocia

 

Day 5 : Explore Cappadocia & Antalya – Full Day Guided Tour

Depart from your hotel to visit Red valley, and explore the famous rock-cut churches and hike 5 km through the Güllüdere valley. Then visit Çavuşin village. This village is famous for the houses and churches of the Christian clergymen. After lunch Drive to the pigeon valley. In the afternoon visit Kaymaklı underground city. After the tour, you will be transferred to the airport to take your flight to Antalya. Upon your arrival, we will transfer you to your hotel in Antalya.

Overnight Antalya

Day 6 : Antalya City Tour – Full Day Guided Tour

After breakfast, you will discover Antalya City. First, you will be driven west side of the city as first round trip Tunektepe cable car ride will happen when we reach the top great view of mediterranean sea and city sight after that heading to Duden Waterfall will be visiting almost one-hour free time and lunch will be given at waterfall as the last place Karpuz Kaldıran Waterfall will be visited which is where the river is falling to the sea. After the tour back to the hotel.

Overnight Antalya

Day 7 : Antalya

The day is yours. Enjoy your free day in this beautiful Mediterranean city.

Overnight Antalya

Day 8 : Pamukkale (Cotton Castle) & Depart from Turkey – Full Day Guided Tour

After breakfast, you heading to the magnificent White calcium terraces, known as Cotton Castle (Pamukkale) where you also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis. This city was used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers. After the tour, we say goodbye and transferred to the airport. Fly to Istanbul.

End of the service!!

Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Turkish Entertainment

We will pick you up from Hotel at approximately 07:45 pm and transfer you to the Istanbul Kabatas Port from where your Dinner Cruise will commense.

You are in for a treat with our exciting dinner Cruise that presents you the beauty of Istanbul at night while
cruising the Bosphorus. You will dine on a delicious assortment of authentic Turkish Cuisine, PLUS you enjoy an outstanding Turkish Night of entertainment which will feature traditional dances from the seven different regions of Turkey as well as an oriental belly-dance show. Your performance will include Ottoman dancers, Romany Gypsy Girls, belly dancers, and the Asuk Masuk comedy team, etc. This is a night you will not forget and one loved by ALL our customers who have attended previous cruises. Your dinner cruise ends at about midnight,
at which time we will transfer you to the Hotel. .(50Euro Per Person)

Hamam

Well, the ritual is simple. You will find yourself in the warm Hamam ,a room filled with the sound of splashing water, the scent of soap, and wafting steam through which daily concerns and worries cannot penetrate. In the gentle moist heat your body relaxes, and your nerves are soothed. You sit down at one of the marble wash basins which line the walls, and adjusting the temperature of the water to a delicious warmth, dip the copper bathing bowl into the basin and tip the water over your head and body. Waves of relaxation seem to pour right through you as the water envelops your body.

Laying on the warm stone in the center of the room, your attendant will pour hot water on you and begin to scrub every square inch of your body. Basically, every millimeter of dead and dirty skin is scrubbed off, even the skin between your fingers and toes.Then you are given fresh towels and again brought to Sogukluk (the cool room) to rest, dry off and marvel at your glowing, soft as a baby’s skin.

Hodja Pasha Dervish Show Istanbul

Near the mighty Hagia Sophia Basilica and the magnificent Topkapi Palace, Hodjapsha Cultural Center is a delightful piece of the city’s striking cultural mosaic. Transformed from a large 15th-century hamam (Turkish bath), it now welcomes visitors under its high dome ceilings to showcase some of the best of this vast country’s traditions.

Watch the mystical ritual of the Mevlevi Order, whose whirling dance has been declared a UNESCO Heritage
of Humanity. The Sema ceremony is a journey through man’s spiritual ascent to “perfection” through mind and love-a truly unmissable and astonishing experience of music and moves.

Jeep Safari Cappadocia

Jeep safari is one of best way explore Cappadocia , The daily Jeep Safari tour for you to experience the exciting landscapes.Drive with 4×4 jeeps. We start our adventure in Goreme winding our way through Zemi Valley to Urgup, Mustafapasa and the Uzengi River. We will drive by pigeon houses, orchards and grape vines used for local wine to the village of Ortahisar and the famous Roman Castle. After a short break in Ortahisar we continue off-road to Red Valley where we visit a cave church as well as the local cave depots – traditionally foods such as lemons and potatoes are stored year-round in caves, taking advantage of the perfect conditions of the caves. Mushrooms are also grown in the caves for local consumption. Next on the tour is lunch. We will enjoy lunch in Monks Valley (Pasabag) and continue off-road through Honey Valley to Uchisar. After another picture stop in Uchisar, we will drive off-road back to Goreme through the Pigeon and Babaccik Valleys.

Turkish Night

The Turkish Night Show highlights the dance traditions of various regions of Turkey, complete with traditional costumes and of course, exhilarating belly dancers. This lively performance is a great way to enjoy traditional Turkish music, dancing and join in the festivities during audience participation.Optional you could book with
dinner Turkish Night Show.

Hot Air Balloon Tour

Today very early in the morning we will depart for our amazing Balloon Tour we will pick you up from your hotel at approximately 04:30 am (depending on the location of your hotel) and transfer you to the balloon site where you will have the opportunity to watch the balloon being prepared for your flight as you enjoy a light breakfast snack; preparation time is generally 15-20 minutes. Your flight will begin at sunrise, where your pilot will climb about 3000 feet above ground level. It is from this elevation that you will marvel at the beauty of Cappadocia below you. During certain segments of the flight our pilots are also capable of flying as low as 1 meter above the rock formations which will allow you perfect photo taking opportunities. The Standard Flight is a total of 60 fascinating minutes. There will be a champagne celebration at end of the flight, and you will be presented with a Flight Certificate, signed by your pilot, as a souvenir reminder of this magnificent experience. You will be returned to your hotel at the end of your tour where you can rest, have breakfast, and then continue your day.

Dervish Show Cappadocia

The Whirling Dervishes is a Turkish experience that many come to Turkey wanting to see, it truly is an amazing performance to witness. This excursion is not like the other Turkish nights on offer in Cappadocia, as it only has
the Whirling Dervishes; no other dances are performed on the night. Dervishes as they share their religious enlightening ceremony with you.“God turns you from one feeling to another and teaches you by means of opposites, so that you will have two wings to fly – not one.” – Mevlana Rumi.You finish off the night with a drink called ‘Serbet’ after the ceremony concludes.

VISA

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Yasir H
23 August, 2019
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I travelled to many countries and use to book my own keeping that in mind that tour operators are cheaters and they don’t provide what they promised. But Smart Turkey changed my mind, they are really amazing, from the day 1 we land till our return flight, they were in touch with us to provide all travel details ( pick / drop from the hotel for daily tour) with guide name. Suggested good hotels to explore the local market without hassles. Mr.Metin, our tour manager was supported like a brother to me .. he was really good and giving 5 stars for a fabulous service and strongly recommend to others as well. Attached some pix from our tour.
Ronald D Souza
25 July, 2019
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Turkey private tour It was a wonderful and unforgettable experience all thanks to Smart Turkey Tours. I would like to personally thank Mr. Metin and his team for being patient, understanding and communicating very well with us. It was a 9 day tour which exceeded our expectations and is a must see country with Smart Turkey Tours.
Ravi M
27 May, 2019
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Awesome Stay in Turkey Congratulations to Anil and his team for arranging a very enjoyable stay in Turkey. Choice of hotels were excellent and all arrangements were very well handled including liason with other local providers. Will fully recommend Anil and Snart Turkey.
Shivon L
10 May, 2019
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Awesome turkey tour Highly recommend smart turkey tour! well arranged itinerary and thumbs up to our tour guide, Deniz, very accommodative and well taking care of every single person needs from the tour. 👏👏👏
Mithi H
26 September, 2018
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Me and my husband visited Turkey over a week and we are very satisfied with the service provided from Smart Turkey tours! Everything were very organized and they managed a schedule according to our requirements in a very short time!
Sahazwan J
27 April, 2018
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Excellent service We are very fortunate to have Smart Turkey Tours as our travel agent during our visit in Turkey. Comfortable accomodation (5 or 4 star hotel), must visit place, helpful and informative guide (tq brother Ege), nice traditional foods to eat. It sums it all. It was a memorable experience for us. Very recommended to people who want to visit Turkey.
ikealimuddin
11 September, 2017
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8 amazing day in Turkey There are so many beautiful and historycal places to come in here and i'm sure we won't make it without well guidance by turkey smart tours. Aniel is a professional, humble, friendly, and helpfull guide, i got my ring broken and he help me to fix it. I'm sure i'll find him when i come again to Turkey with my husband & my lil princess. Don't miss the hot air balloon, you wont regret it😊
Giri Y
06 July, 2017
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Smart tours.. Smartly planned Overall an awesome experience. Especially the balloon ride in cappadocia,If anil was not prompt enough to warn us about weather conditions and ask us to take the ride a day early We would have missed the event as it was cancelled the next day. The whole trip was value for money. Only wish the accommodation though centrally located wasn't as cramped. Found the rooms very small. Smart turkey tours planned and executed perfect holiday for us and everything went on smooth
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