Turkish Civilizations
Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Izmir, Çanakkale
Explore Istanbul, where civilizations such as the Romans, Byzantines, and Ottomans left their mark. Visit Topkapi Palace, admire the Galata Tower, and cruise the Bosphorus, a fusion of history and modernity.
Day 1: ISTANBUL
Arrival in Istanbul, reception and regular transfer to the hotel. Accommodation for 3 nights, with breakfast.
Istanbul, Turkey's largest city, is a fascinating metropolis that spans two continents, Europe and Asia, and is crossed by the Bosphorus Strait. With a rich and culturally vibrant history, the city was the center of three great empires: Byzantine, Roman, and Ottoman, whose influences shaped its architecture and cultural heritage. Today, it is a dynamic cosmopolitan center, where ancient traditions coexist with modernity. In addition to its impressive historical legacy, the city stands out for its constantly growing artistic and cultural scene, housing renowned galleries, museums, and festivals. Because of its unique mix of cultures, Istanbul is able to offer something special for both those who wish to explore its history and those who want to experience the city.
DAY 2: ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Regular full-day tour, with a guide in Spanish, to the Topkapi Palace, the residence of the Ottoman sultans for centuries (admission included), the historic district of Pera, famous for its unique architecture, and the Galata neighborhood, known for the Galata Tower.
Stop for lunch at a local restaurant (without drinks).
Then, visit Taksim Square, the Süleymaniye Mosque, one of the largest in Turkey, and the Grand Bazaar (closed on Sundays, religious holidays, on 29/10/2025 and 15/07/2025).
DAY 3: ISTANBUL
Breakfast at the hotel. Regular full-day tour, with guide in Spanish, to the Egyptian Bazaar (closed on Sundays, religious holidays, on 29/10/2025 and 15/07/2025), followed by a boat ride on the Bosphorus.
Stop for lunch (without drinks). Then, visit the Sultanahmet neighborhood, with the Roman Hippodrome square, the Blue Mosque, unique among all the Ottoman mosques because it has 6 minarets, and the 6th century Hagia Sophia (admission included).
DAY 4: ISTANBUL - ANKARA
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Regular half-day tour, with a guide in Spanish, to the Grand Bazaar, which has more than 4,000 stores, followed by a visit to the neighborhood of Balat, very important for Jewish, Greek and Armenian communities, and Fener, known for the Greek Orthodox community. These two neighborhoods are renowned for their authentic atmosphere and colorful architecture.
Travel of about 5 hours to Ankara. Accommodation for 1 night, with half board.
DAY 5: ANKARA - Cappadocia
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Regular half-day tour, with a guide in Spanish, to the Museum of Anatolian Civilizations and the Ataturk Mausoleum, dedicated to the founder of the Turkish Republic.
Journey of about 3 hours and 30 minutes to Cappadocia, stopping in the underground city, which served as a shelter for Christian communities. It is still possible to observe the stables, the common and meeting rooms, and small rooms for families.
Arrival and accommodation for 2 nights, with half board.
Optional activity suggestion (not included):
- Regular 4X4 vehicle ride to the hidden valleys of Cappadocia, with stops to take photos of fairy chimneys and other volcanic formations formed millions of years ago. End the tour with a glass of sparkling wine while enjoying the view.
DAY 6: CAPPADOCIA
Breakfast at the hotel. Regular tour, with a guide in Spanish, to the Goreme Valley, home to fairy chimneys and rock churches, with paintings from the tenth and eleventh centuries.
Stop in the village of Uçhisar, visit the Derbent Valley, with its curious rock formations, followed by artisanal workshops using carpets and semiprecious onyx stones in silver jewelry.
Suggested optional activities (not included):
- Regular balloon ride over rock formations, fairy chimneys, natural formations and lunar landscapes;
- Folk and belly dance performance, with selected local alcoholic beverages.
DAY 7: CAPPADOCIA - PamukKale
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Travel of about 7 hours and 30 minutes to Pamukkale. Along the way, stop to visit the medieval Caravanserai.
Arrival and free time at the “Cotton Castle”, unique in the world with its natural pools of calcareous thermal waters and petrified travertine waterfalls.
Accommodation for 1 night, with half board.
DAY 8: PAMUKKALE - EPHESUS - IZMIR
Breakfast and hotel check-out. Travel of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes to Ephesus.
Visit to the Odeon, Hadrian's Temple, the House of Love, the Library of Celsus, the Agora, the Marble Street and the Grand Theater, the largest ancient theater, in the archaeological city dedicated to Artemis.
Then, visit the House of the Virgin Mary, the supposed home of the Mother of Jesus, and a stop at a leather production center.
Continue to Izmir for about 1 hour. Accommodation for 1 night, with half board.
DAY 9: IZMIR - PERGAMON - TROY - ÇanakKale
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, there will be a trip of approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to Pergamon, now Bergama, for a regular tour with a guide in Spanish to the ruins of Asklepion, the most important hospital in Asia Minor, with its therapeutic center.
Then, there will be a transfer of approximately 3 hours and 20 minutes to Troia to visit the famous archaeological city.
Continue to Çanakkale and accommodation for 1 night, with half board.
DAY 10: ÇANAKKALE - BURSA - Istanbul
Breakfast, hotel check-out and regular transfer of approximately 4 hours to Bursa, the first capital of the Ottoman Empire, to visit the 'Yesil Camii' Green Mosque, the Silk Market and the Green Mausoleum.
Continue for about 3 hours to Istanbul. Accommodation for 1 night, with breakfast.
DAY 11: Istanbul
After breakfast and check-out from the hotel, regular transfer to the airport.
THIS ITINERARY INCLUDES:
- Accommodation for 3 nights in Istanbul, with breakfast;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Ankara, with half board;
- Accommodation for 2 nights in Cappadocia, with half board;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Pamukkale, with half board;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Izmir, with half board;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Çanakkale, with half board;
- Accommodation for 1 night in Istanbul, with breakfast;
- Regular transfers between airport/hotel/airport;
- Regular trips between cities as mentioned in the itinerary;]
- Regular tours as mentioned in the itinerary, with a guide in Spanish;
- 2 lunches (without drinks) in according to the itinerary;
- Entries to the attractions according to the itinerary;
- Travel kit.
THIS ITINERARY DOES NOT INCLUDE:
- International airfare between Brazil and Turkey;
- Boarding fees;
- Tourism fees;
- Bank transfer charges related to payment to the foreign supplier;
- Documentation and consular visa expenses;
- Travel insurance;
- Cancellation insurance;
- Excess baggage;
- Anticipated arrival time (early check in);
- Extension of departure time (late check out);
- Meals not mentioned as included;
- Drinks not mentioned as included;
- Gratuities (USD 50 per person, to be paid locally);
- Luggage service;
- Suggested and/or optional tours and excursions;
- Entrance fees to the places where the tours are visited and suggested and/or optional excursions;
- Restaurant reservations for a fee of EUR 10 to EUR 30;
- Personal extras such as: laundry, phone calls, alcoholic beverages, extra food, tips, minibar consumption and everything that is not mentioned as included in the itinerary.
Amounts indicated in foreign currency should be considered as the quotation published on our site on the day of payment.
| Exits in 2025 | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Month | Fridays | Values | |
| October | 17:24:31 | See values below | |
| Nov | 7, 14, 21 and 28 | ||
| December | 5:12 | ||
Check the value of the corresponding outputs according to the values tab.
| ADDITIONAL/OPTIONAL, PER PERSON, STARTING FROM |
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|---|---|---|---|
| City | Services | Double | Individual |
| Cappadocia | Turkish night | 84 | 84 |
| Balloon ride | On request | On request | |
| Supplement for 2 nights' accommodation in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, with half board. Standard Category - Expected Hotels: MDC Cave Hotel Cappadocia or Temenni Evi Luxury Cave Suites or Misty Cave or similar |
147 | 280 | |
| Supplement for 2 nights' accommodation in a cave hotel in Cappadocia, with half board. Superior Category - Expected Hotels: Yunak Evleri or Dere Suites Cappadocia or Utopia Cave Cappadocia Hotel |
207 | 397 | |
Additional Information
- Group outings follow an established schedule. Voluntary changes by the traveler to the itinerary or to accommodations are not allowed. The local operator reserves the right to make modifications to better accommodate the group's experience.
- The itinerary is carried out in a group (minimum of 2 and maximum of 46 travelers), with pre-determined departures and with places subject to confirmation.
- Half board: breakfast and dinner (without drinks).
- The Grand Bazaar and Egyptian Bazaar will be closed during religious holidays, on March 29, 30, 31, April 1, on June 6, 7, 8 and 9, and during national holidays, on July 15 and October 29. Alternatively, visit Istiklal Avenue, famous for its local shops, and the New Mosque (Yeni Camii).
- Amounts subject to change without notice and subject to availability and confirmation upon reservation request.
- The amounts entered are NOT valid for festive periods and major events.
