Grand Türkiye - 11 Days Tour | JC Tours

Grand Türkiye Experience

11 Days / 10 Nights | Istanbul • Ankara • Cappadocia • Konya • Antalya • Pamukkale • Ephesus • Kusadasi • Bursa

Tour Highlights

  • Istanbul Treasures: Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque, Topkapi Palace, & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise with Belly Dance show.
  • Capital & History: Ankara city tour and visit to Anıtkabir (Atatürk Mausoleum).
  • Cappadocia Wonders: Thrilling ATV Ride, Red Tour (Devrent, Love Valley, Paşabağ, Zelve) & Uçhisar Castle.
  • Antalya & Pamukkale: Mediterranean Antalya Old Town (Kaleiçi), Düden Waterfalls, & Pamukkale Travertine Terraces.
  • Ancient Ephesus & Ottoman Bursa: Library of Celsus, House of Virgin Mary, Temple of Artemis, & Uludağ Cable Car Ride.

Tour Comforts & Treats

  • Comfortable Stay: 10 Nights accommodation in handpicked 4-Star hotels.
  • Curated Dining: Daily breakfast, Jain/Veg/Non-Veg Indian lunches & dinners with local treats.
  • Authentic Treats: Authentic Turkish Tea/Coffee, Turkish Ice Cream, Lokum (Turkish Delight), & Baklava.
  • Guided Service: Professional English-Speaking Guide & Indian Tour Manager throughout.
  • Complimentary Hydration: 2 bottles (500ml each) of mineral water per person per day.

Day-by-Day Route Itinerary

Day 1 Arrive in Istanbul

Arrive in Istanbul & Bosphorus Dinner Cruise

  • Welcome to Türkiye & airport transfer to your hotel
  • Evening Bosphorus Dinner Cruise along Europe-Asia strait
  • Enjoy Turkish dinner, folk performances, & Belly Dance show
Day 2 Hagia Sophia & Grand Bazaar

Istanbul City Treasures & Grand Bazaar

  • Visit Hagia Sophia Mosque & stunning Blue Mosque
  • Explore Hippodrome, Binbirdirek Cistern, & Topkapi Palace
  • Shopping & local experiences at the historic Grand Bazaar
Day 3 Ankara Anitkabir

Istanbul to Ankara – Capital Exploration

  • Scenic drive through the Turkish countryside to Ankara
  • Visit Anıtkabir, the mausoleum of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
  • Panoramic city tour of Ankara before hotel check-in
Day 4 Cappadocia ATV Ride

Ankara to Cappadocia & ATV Ride

  • Drive to magical region of Cappadocia & hotel check-in
  • Exciting ATV Ride through fairy chimneys & valleys
  • Witness a breathtaking sunset over Cappadocia's landscape
Day 5 Cappadocia Red Tour

Cappadocia Red Tour & Uçhisar Castle

  • Explore Devrent, Love Valley, Paşabağ, & Zelve Open Air Museum
  • Visit Avanos pottery-making tradition center
  • Panoramic views from Uçhisar Castle Viewpoint
Day 6 Konya & Antalya

Cappadocia to Konya & Antalya

  • Depart via Konya, spiritual home of Sufi philosopher Mevlana Rumi
  • Sightseeing in Konya & drive through Taurus Mountains
  • Arrive in coastal Mediterranean Antalya & check-in
Day 7 Antalya Duden Waterfalls

Antalya City Tour & Düden Waterfalls

  • Explore Old Town (Kaleiçi), Hadrian's Gate, & Clock Tower
  • Visit scenic Düden Waterfalls meeting the Mediterranean
  • Enjoy free time for shopping in Antalya markets
Day 8 Pamukkale Travertines

Antalya to Pamukkale – Hierapolis & Travertines

  • Explore ancient Roman city of Hierapolis & Necropolis
  • Walk on white Pamukkale Travertine Terraces (Cotton Castle)
  • Optional visit to Cleopatra's Antique Pool
Day 9 Ephesus Ancient City

Pamukkale to Ephesus & Kusadasi

  • Visit ancient Ephesus, Library of Celsus, & Grand Theatre
  • Visit House of Virgin Mary & photo stop at Temple of Artemis
  • Free time for shopping & local experiences in Kusadasi
Day 10 Bursa Cable Car Uludag

Kusadasi to Bursa & Return to Istanbul

  • Visit Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire
  • Cable Car Ride to Uludağ Mountain & visit Green Mosque
  • Free time for shopping before driving back to Istanbul
Day 11 Istanbul Airport Departure

Departure from Istanbul

  • Breakfast at hotel & complete checkout procedures
  • Transfer to Istanbul Airport for your onward flight
  • Farewell Türkiye with cherished lifetime memories
  • Return International Economy Class Airfare from Mumbai.
  • 10 Nights accommodation in carefully selected 4-Star Hotels.
  • Daily Continental Breakfast, Lunch (Indian/International), and Dinners as per itinerary.
  • All tours, transfers, & sightseeing in a deluxe air-conditioned coach.
  • Sightseeing with entrance fees: Bosphorus Cruise, ATV Ride, Uludağ Cable Car, etc.
  • Basic Travel Insurance up to Age 60 & Visa Assistance Services included.
  • Services of experienced English-speaking guide & Professional Multilingual Indian Tour Manager.
  • Driver & Tour Guide tips included throughout the journey.
  • Turkey Tourist Visa fees (payable separately).
  • Domestic Airfare (if any within India to Mumbai).
  • Early Check-in / Late Check-out charges at hotels.
  • POE & Passport charges.
  • Personal expenses: Porterage, Laundry, Minibar, Telephones, Extra mineral water/beverages.
  • Optional tours (e.g. Cleopatra's Antique Pool or Hot Air Balloon).
  • Any increase in Currency Exchange Rate (ROE) at time of final payment confirmation.