At the heart of İstanbul is İstiklal Street. This wide pedestrian avenue is surrounded by tiny lanes and backstreets, one of which is the famous French Street. Also known as Cezayir (Algeria) Street, this narrow, sloping lane with wide steps is tucked behind the elegant Galatasaray High School. Lined with cafes and restaurants, French Street is shaded by an awning of colorful umbrellas.
The neighborhood of Balat, in the Fatih district, is a picturesque locale known in the past as a center for Jewish, Greek, and Armenian communities. With its narrow streets, colorful buildings, boutiques, antique stores and cafes, Balat has become a popular destination. Vodina (Tahtel Minare Caddesi) is one of Balat’s longest and liveliest streets; an excellent starting point for exploring this vibrant neighborhood next to the Bosphorus.
We now move on to Kadıköy, the darling of İstanbul’s Anatolian side. The district of Kadıköy is diverse and often quite beautiful but the Yeldeğirmeni neighborhood stands out. In particular, Karakolhane Street in Yeldeğirmeni is a popular destination, featuring concept cafes and views of historical structures. The street is just a few minutes’ walk from the Bosphorus and the Kadıköy ferry terminal!
DAY 1 – Arrive in Istanbul for your 11 Days Turkey Tour
Upon arrive in Istanbul, you will be greeted by Road Runner Travel representative and transfer to hotel. Please take your time to check in your room and relax after the flight. At appropriate time your travel consultant will meet you at the hotel in order to shortly inform about your 11 Days Turkey tour. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 2 – Istanbul Old City Walking Tour ( B, L )
After the breakfast, Our guide will pick you up from the lobby to start for the Old city walking tour. Today you will see important places such as: Haghia Sophia Museum, The famous Blue Mosque and Hippodrome, The Obelisk of Theodosius from Egypt and Serpentine Column from the Temple of Delphi, German Fountain, Topkapi (Sultan’s) Palace and the Grand Covered Bazaar. (All is walking area) At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to your hotel. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 3 – Flight from Istanbul to Cappadocia – North Cappadocia Tour ( L )
Early morning the driver will pick you up from the lobby of your hotel and transfer to the airport. You will fly to Cappadocia airport . Upon arrival at the airport, there will be a represent to meet you at the exit and transfer to our office where you start for the guided North Cappadocia tour. We will visit: Goreme Panorama, Uchisar Castle (Byzantium period), Pasabag Valley, Dervent Valley, Goreme Open Air Museum, Kizilirmak River, towns of Urgup and Avanos which is famous with red clay pottery where you can try your potting skills. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to your hotel. You have the rest of the day by yourself to explore Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 4 – South Cappadocia Tour ( B, L )
This morning be the lucky one to greet the sun from the Balloon which is the best Experience of your 11 days Turkey Tour. After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked up from from your hotel for South Cappadocia tour. We will visit : Ortahisar Castle, Love Valley, hiking in Red Valley which gets it’s name from the rose-colored rock, Cavusin Village and Underground City with its several floors. At the end the tour, you will be transferred back to your hotel. You have the rest of the day by yourself to explore Cappadocia. Overnight in Cappadocia.
DAY 5 – Transfer to Antalya via Konya ( B )
After breakfast check out, departure for Antalya, on the way to Antalya we will visit Konya which known as the adopted home of Rumi ( Mevlana ), the Sufic mystic who founded the Whirling Dervish, also Konya used to be one of the most important trading centre on the Silk Road. End of the day arrive in Antalya, check in hotel. Overnight in Antalya.
DAY 6 – Free Day in Antalya ( B )
After breakfast, you have free day to explore the old town or beautiful beaches of Antalya. Overnight en Antalya.
DAY 7 – Perge, Aspendos and Manavgat Waterfalls Tour / Flight to Izmir ( B,L )
After breakfast, your guide will pick you up to start for full day Perge, Aspendos and Manavgat tour Perge is an important city of ancient Parnphylia, originally settled by the Hittites around 1500 BC. St. Paul visited Perge on his first missionary journey. Next to Aspendos, which bears one of the best preserved Roman theaters in Anatolia. After we will visit one of the best Waterfalls in Antalya region. End of the tour, you will be transferred to airport for the flight to Izmir. On the arrival to the Izmir airport ,there will be a represent to transfer to your hotel in Kusadasi.Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 8 – Ephesus Tour ( B,L )
After breakfast at the hotel, you will be picked from the hotel for full day Ephesus tour. We will visit : Temple of Artemis (one of the 7 Ancient Wonders of the World), Ephesus Ancient City, House of the Virgin Mary (her last abode) and Isabey Mosque. At the end of the tour you will be transferred back to the hotel. You have the rest of the day by yourself to explore Kusadasi. Overnight in Kusadasi.
DAY 9 – Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul ( B,L )
After breakfast at the hotel check out, you will be picked up from your hotel for full day Pamukkale and Hierapolis tour. (2,5 hrs driving with stops and beautiful landscape) We will visit : Hierapolis Ancient City, Cleopatra’s Antique Pool and White Travertine Terraces with it’s beautiful panorama also you have chance to bath in the Hot Springs ( White Travertines ) or Cleopatra Swimming Pool. At the end of the tour you will be transferred to Denizli airport for flight to Istanbul, upon arrival to Istanbul airport, you will be greeted by Road Runner Travel represent to transfer to your hotel in Istanbul. Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 10 – Pamukkale Tour / Flight to Istanbul ( B,L )
After breakfast, you have full day to explore bazaars or new city part of Istanbul by yourself.
Overnight in Istanbul.
DAY 11 – Transfer to Airport – End of your Turkey tour ( B )
After breakfast, check out, we will arrange a transfer to international airport for your flight.End of your 11 Days Turkey tour with Road Runner Travel.