Tremendous Turkey Kochi to the Bosphorus
Istanbul's two continents, Cappadocia's fairy chimneys, Pamukkale's white terraces, and Ephesus' marble streets — one escorted circle.
Oman Air flights, the Turkey visa, 7 nights in 4- and 5-star hotels, all meals, entry tickets and travel insurance — all in one booking.
The Journey in One Look.
Nine days, departing Kochi on October 20 aboard Oman Air, through Istanbul, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Ephesus, Izmir and Bursa in one circuit. Seven nights in premium 4-star deluxe and 5-star hotels, with all meals — breakfast at hotels, lunch and dinner at hotels or local and Indian restaurants. The Turkey single-entry visa, travel insurance up to age 70, entry tickets and tips are included, and a Malayalee tour manager travels throughout with local guides in every city.
Duration
9 Days
Departs
20 October
Route
Istanbul · Cappadocia · Pamukkale · Ephesus
Hotels
7 Nts · 4 & 5-Star
Visa
Turkey Visa Included
Flights
Oman Air, Ex Kochi
Day by Day
Istanbul, Cappadocia and Konya, Pamukkale's terraces, Ephesus and Izmir, Bursa, and back to Istanbul for the Bosphorus and the bazaars.
The group assembles at Cochin International Airport and flies to Istanbul, the city that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus. On arrival, transfer to the hotel and settle in over a Turkish dinner.
Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: breakfast and lunch in flight, dinner.
A morning flight to Kayseri opens the door to Cappadocia, the land of fairy chimneys. After lunch, climb Uchisar Castle, the rock citadel with views over the whole region, walk the Goreme Open Air Museum, a UNESCO World Heritage complex of rock-cut churches and dwellings, and pass Devrent Valley's animal-shaped rocks, the famous camel among them.
Overnight in Cappadocia. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Before dawn, those who choose it can float over the fairy chimneys on the optional hot air balloon ride, rising up to a thousand feet for sunrise, with a celebration toast and flight certificate on landing, weather permitting. After breakfast, descend into Kaymakli Underground City, the rock-carved refuge of early Christians, and walk among the chimneys. After lunch, drive to Konya.
Overnight in Konya. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
From Konya, home of the Mevlana Museum, the road runs to Pamukkale by afternoon. Explore Hierapolis, the ancient spa city on the hot springs — its necropolis, Roman baths, Frontinus Street, theatre, Apollon Temple and the Tomb of Philip the Apostle — then step onto the white travertines themselves, wading the warm thermal pools down the terraces.
Overnight in Pamukkale. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
A full day in one of the ancient world's great harbour cities, named among the seven churches in the Book of Revelation. Through Selcuk to the Library of Celsus, the Temple of Hadrian on Curetes Street, the fountains, agora, Odeon and Grand Theatre, then Meryemana, the Virgin Mary's House, held to be her last home, and the site of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World.
Overnight in Izmir. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Drive to Bursa, first capital of the Ottoman Empire, for its streets, market and Ottoman monuments, then continue to Istanbul for the evening's showpiece: the Bosphorus Dinner Cruise, sailing the strait where Europe and Asia meet, with dinner, belly dance and music aboard.
Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
The imperial city in one day: Topkapi Palace, seat of the Ottoman sultans, Hagia Sophia with its soaring sixth-century dome, the Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmed with its cascade of domes, and the Hippodrome at Sultanahmet Square, chariot ground of Byzantine Constantinople. A Turkish lunch and an orientation tour round the day.
Overnight in Istanbul. Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
A morning for the Grand Bazaar, one of the world's largest and oldest covered markets — 61 streets and over 4,000 shops under painted vaults — then the Spice Bazaar's fragrant lanes. In the evening, transfer to Istanbul airport for the return journey.
Meals: breakfast, lunch, dinner.
Arrive at Cochin International Airport with sweet memories of the Fortune Tours Turkey tour.
Tour ends.
What's Covered & What's Not
Tour Highlights
Istanbul city tour with Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia and the Blue Mosque
Bosphorus dinner cruise with entertainment
Cappadocia tour with Uchisar Castle and the Goreme Open Air Museum
Hot air balloon ride experience (optional)
Kaymakli Underground City
Pamukkale, the Cotton Castle
Ephesus full-day tour with the Virgin Mary's House
Konya Mevlana Museum
Bursa: Osman Gazi tomb, Green Mosque and Grand Mosque
The Grand Bazaar and Spice Market
Istanbul to Kayseri domestic flight included
Cancellation Policy
| When you cancel | Charge |
|---|---|
| 30 days before departure | 50% of the tour cost |
| Within 15 days of departure | 100% of the tour cost |
Visa fees and flight tickets are non-refundable under all circumstances, and visa rejection is treated as a cancellation from the date of rejection.
Nine Days, Two Continents, One Seat Left Open.
The October departure books in order of registration, and Cappadocia's cave hotels hold no one's place. Send us your headcount, and Turkey starts turning tremendous.