Magic Carpet Tour 10 Days

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Magic Carpet Tour 10 Days
Istanbul, Gallipoli, Troy, Kusadasi, Cappadocia
Duration: 10 days
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Pink Lotus Tours Pty Ltd
$2,820
Deposit: $500

About this trip

Discover the wonders of Türkiye on this fully escorted 10-day tour, starting and ending in Istanbul. Explore iconic sites such as the Gallipoli Battlefields, Troy, Behramkale, and Ephesus, then venture inland to marvel at Pamukkale’s travertines and Cappadocia’s otherworldly landscapes.

What makes this journey truly exceptional is the presence of our professional tour guides, with you every step of the way from Day 1 to the final farewell.

Expert storytellers and cultural ambassadors, they ensure a seamless, stress-free experience,

handling every detail while sharing fascinating insights and personalizing your adventure.

Let us take care of the logistics so you can fully immerse yourself in the beauty and history of Türkiye.

How Your Booking Makes a Difference, for every booking included is a donation to DEKAMER

This donation covers one full day of care and feeding for injured sea turtles

Contributions support medical treatment, rehabilitation, and eventual release back into the wild


Highlights

• Ankara - Atatürk's Mausoleum

• Ephesus - UNESCO Heritage site

• Ephesus Archaeology Museum

• Ephesus Experience Museum

• Gallipoli - Battlefields Tour

• Gallipoli - Johnson's Jolly - original tunnels

• Gallipoli - The Nek - original trenches

• Göreme - UNESCO Heritage site

• Istanbul - Hippodrome

• Istanbul - St. Sophia Museum

• Konya - Mevlana Museum

• Pamukkale - Hierapolis

• Site of the Temple of Artemis

• Troy - Ancient City and Museum - UNESCO Heritage site

• Behramkale (Assos) Village

• Cappadocia - Kaymakli - Underground City

• Gallipoli - ANZAC Cove

• Gallipoli - Chunuk Bair - New Zealand Memorial

• Gallipoli - Lone Pine - Australian Memorial

• Göreme - Open Air Museum

• Istanbul - Blue Mosque

• Istanbul - Old City - UNESCO Heritage site

• Istanbul - Topkapi Palace (Hagia Irene and Harem)

• Pamukkale - Calcium Travertines - UNESCO Heritage site

• Sultanhani Caravansary

What's included

Meet and greet service

From our tour representatives at Istanbul airport.

Airport Transfer

To/from airport and hotel by a private air-conditioned vehicle.

Accommodation

Hotels as mentioned including breakfast.

Meals

As mentioned in the itinerary.

All sightseeing tours

As mentioned in the itinerary.

Tour guide

English-speaking tour guide during your tours.

24/7 Emergency Number

Other Transfers

As mentioned in the itinerary.

Entrance Fees

To all sites mentioned

What's not included

International Airfare

Travel Insurance

Entry Visa to Turkey

Any optional tours

Accommodation

Before and after the tour

Personal spending

Hot Air Balloon

Tip for our tour guide

Tipping Kitty to be collected on Day 2 USD70

OPTIONAL Day Tour

To Abu Simbel USD140 per person

Domestic flights

Optional flight back to Istanbul

Early Check In/out

Day 1

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Arrival Day Istanbul

Saturday

Welcome to Istanbul!

You will be met at agreed meeting point/gate then transferred to your hotel and the remainder of the day is yours, free to explore.

Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel


Meals included: No meals

Day 2

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Istanbul Old City

Sunday Istanbul Old City

After breakfast, you enjoy a fully guided tour of the only city to span two continents, visiting the Blue Mosque, St Sophia Museum, Topkapi Palace (including Hagia Irene and the Harem) and the Hippodrome.

OPTIONAL: Cruise between two continents on the stretch of water that separates Europe from Asia in the afternoon with an optional 'Half day Bosphorus cruise'.

Overnight : Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel


Meals: Breakfast

Day 3

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Gallipoli Battlefields

One of the most emotionally touching places in Türkiye, today we visit the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli including Lone Pine and Chunuk Bair Memorials, ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Johnston's Jolly, original trenches and tunnels.

Overnight : Çanakkale Category : 5 star Hotel : Kolin Hotel


Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 4

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Troy Kusadasi

Depart from Çanakkale and head towards Troy, where we will explore the ancient city, a

UNESCO World Heritage Site, and the new, award-winning Troy Museum.

We continue on to the old village of Behramkale, a picturesque settlement with stone houses and narrow streets that offer a glimpse into traditional Turkish village life.

You will have time to explore the village, take in the beautiful scenery, and

perhaps enjoy a cup of Turkish tea or coffee at a local café. From Behramkale, we head south to Kuşadası.

Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 5

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Ephesus, Kusadasi

Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the site of the Temple of Artemis.

Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre before exploring the Ephesus Archaeology Museum, which houses an impressive collection of artifacts from the region. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Türkiye, and at the carpet village, we learn how the carpets are made by hand and what determines their value.

Overnight : Kuşadası Category : Boutique Hotel : Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel


Meals: Breakfast

Day 6

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Pamukkale, Hierapolis

This morning we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods before heading to the magnificent white calcium terraces, known as Travertines, in Pamukkale where we also tour the ancient city of Hierapolis.

Take a dip, amongst ancient columns, in the hot springs that were used in Roman times for their therapeutic powers.

Overnight : Pamukkale Category : 4 star Hotel : Adem Pira Hotel


Meals: Breakfast & Dinner 

Day 7

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Silk Road, Konya

Today we travel the ancient Silk Road visiting Sultanhani Caravansary and the Mevlana museum in Konya along the way. Tonight, don't miss the optional traditional Turkish folklore evening!

Overnight : Cappadocia Category : 4 star Hotel : Dere Suites Hotel/Hanedan Cave Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 8

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Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City

Marvel at the lunar landscape of Cappadocia today as we visit the Goreme Valley Open Air Museum and the fairy chimneys, and explore the many levels of an underground city.

Overnight : Cappadocia Category : 4 star Hotel : Dere Suites Hotel/Hanedan Cave Hotel or similar

Meals: Breakfast & Dinner

Day 9

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Ankara

Early morning departure to the nation's capital, Ankara, where we visit Anitkabir, mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul.

OPTIONAL: Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost.

Please contact us for a quote

Overnight: Istanbul Category : 4 star Hotel : Port Bosphorus Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Day 10

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Departure Day

After breakfast or depending on your flight times, our representative will transfer you back to Istanbul International Airport for your onward journey or return flight home.


We trust we have exceeded your expectations on this journey through Türkiye and we hope you will share your experience with your friends and family and encourage them to visit very soon.


Meals: Breakfast

About your organizer

Pink Lotus Tours is a privately owned and operated boutique tour company, with offices in Cairo, Aswan, Luxor, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh. Our local presence allows us to deliver seamless, thoughtfully curated experiences throughout Egypt.

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Magic Carpet Tour 10 Days