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Day 2 Sun: Istanbul | Enjoy a full day tour including a visit to Topkapi Palace Museum, residence of the Ottoman Sultans between 1453–1852 (excluding Harem). Visit the Hippodrome, which was once the center of life where chariot racing and other public events took place. Tour the Blue Mosque built between 1609 and 1616, famous for its blue ceramic tiles. Your last stop St. Sophia, a church built in the 6th century Byzantine capital, converted to a mosque by the Ottomans, still inhibited as a mosque in the present day and one of the world’s greatest architectural wonders. Join an optional dinner with belly dancing entertainment. B
Day 3 Mon: Istanbul – Ankara | This morning depart on an optional Bosphorus cruise and enjoy the strait that separates Asia and Europe. Its shores are lined with fine neighborhoods, Ottoman palaces, fortresses, old wooden villas, hotels, parks and gardens, restaurants and cafés. The tour will be ended in Asian side and drive to the capital city Ankara for overnight. B D
Day 4 Tue: Ankara – Cappadocia | Visit the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations, a historic caravanserai holding artifacts from up to 7500 years old including the most extensive and valuable collection of Hittite artifacts in the world. Visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk, the father of modern Turkey. Drive to Cappadocia, touring a 13th century caravanserai en route. Pay a visit to the underground city of Saratli, one of the many underground settlements built for protection and religious reasons. Enjoy dinner at a local restaurant and join an optional Whirling Dervishes performance. Overnight in Cappadocia. B D
Day 5 Wed: Cappadocia | Consider an optional early morning hot air balloon tour and experience floating through volcanic valleys, fairy chimneys and caves at sunrise. After breakfast visit Goreme, a historical region of Turkey, located among the rock formations, which was first settled back in the Roman period. Many rock churches can still be seen today, as Christianity was then the prevailing religion in that region. Continue to the town of Avanos renowned for its high quality earthenware. Also visit Pasabagi, Red Valley and attend a brief regional pottery workshop in a cave. B D
Day 6 Thu: Cappadocia – Pamukkale | Drive to Pamukkale. Dinner and overnight in Pamukkale. B D
Day 7 Fri: Pamukkale – Izmir | Visit the unique cotton fortress of Pamukkale, with its white lime cascades formed by mineral springs, and the ruins of the Roman
health spa of Hierapolis. Proceed to Kusadasi for dinner and overnight. B D
Day 8 Sat: Kusadasi Ephesus & St. Mary’s House – Izmir | Tour the famous ruins of Ephesus, an important cultural center of the ancient world, and explore 2,000 year-old marble streets, a theater, the Library of Celsius, a gymnasium and Hadrian’s Temple. Take a short drive to see St. Mary’s stone cottage where it is believed Virgin Mary spent her last years accompanied by St. John. Continue to a regional rug production center to have a firsthand experience of this unique art form. Join an optional afternoon tour of Sirince. B D
Day 9 Sun: Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale | Visit the ancient Medical Center Asclepion in Pergamum and then continue to Troy with its famous wooden horse, best known for being the setting of the Trojan War and many cities built on top of each other. Continue to Canakkale for overnight. B D
Day 10 Mon: Dardanelles - Istanbul | In the morning depart for Gallipoli, the site of many battles WW1. Visit Anzac Cove, Lone Pine Cemetery and Chunuk, and then drive to Istanbul Visit to Grand Bazaar. Enjoy a Farewell Dinner. Overnight in Istanbul. B D
Day 11 Tue: Istanbul – Return | Transfer to the airport for your return flight home. B
Included Highlights
- Topkapi Palace
- Grand Bazaar, world’s largest and oldest covered market
- Museum of Anatolian Civilizations in Ankara
- Saratli, a hidden underground city
- Open Air Museum of Goreme, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Hiking through the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia
- Pamukkale the Cotton Castle
- Ephesus and House of Virgin Mary
- Ancient city of Troy
- Anzac Cove at Gallipoli
- Special dinners at restaurants
Price Includes
- First Class hotels with private facilities
- Meals are indicated on itineraries by B breakfast, L lunch, D dinner
- Licensed guides throughout Turkey
- Private air-conditioned transportation
- Luggage handling
- Local taxes and service charges
- Arrival/departure transfers: only on arrival and departure days (arrivals and departure from/to Istanbul Airport). Pre or post stay transfers are not included
Price Excludes
- Personal expenses
- Customary tips
- Drinks
Key Info
- alarm Duration: 15840
- person Age: All Ages
- people Group Size: Min 1 Max 10
question_answer Frequently Asked Questions
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What is the minimum age for Hot Air Ballooning at İstanbul?
The minimum age for Hot Air Ballooning at İstanbul is suitable for all ages.
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How long does an Hot Air Ballooning session at İstanbul last?
The average Hot Air Ballooning session at our İstanbul centre is 264 to 265 hour.
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Is Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul open for bookings during the week?
Absolutely, however Hot Air Ballooning is busiest at the weekend - and our İstanbul centre is no exception. This means you might need a larger group monday through friday.
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Is Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul open for bookings at weekends?
Hot Air Ballooning at İstanbul is busiest at the weekends so we'd definitely recommend booking in advance! Obviously, we'll always try to accommodate last minute Hot Air Ballooning bookings but once the spots are booked up they are booked up!
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How popular is the Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul center?
Geronigo® aims for all of our Hot Air Ballooning locations to be amongst the the best and most popular, our Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul center is no exception. Book with confidence!
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Can I buy a gift voucher for Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul?
Yes you can buy Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul gift vouchers either online or over the phone. Geronigo® gift vouchers are valid for 12 months, can be gift wrapped or for a last minute gift idea can be instant email delivered. Remember that any gift experience voucher from Geronigo® including our Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul vouchers can be used for booking at any of our thousands of Geronigo® adventure locations (for no extra charge!).
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Where is Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul?
The Hot Air Ballooning İstanbul center is located at the following address: Istanbul ataturk airport. Please note that sometimes our Hot Air Ballooning centers are difficult to find, please follow the directions on your booking receipt!
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How much is Hot Air Ballooning at İstanbul?
The average package price of Hot Air Ballooning at İstanbul 1,145.00. The lowest price is 1,145.00 with the most expensive option being 1,145.00.
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