Best of Turkiye

According to independent reviews averaging 9.6 points out of 10, guests routinely value Erboy Hotel as an excellent stay in Istanbul because of its convenient location in the historical district of Fatih. Many tourist attractions such as the historic Hagia Sofia Museum, Blue Mosque, Basilica Cisterns, Spice Bazaar, and more are all within walking distance.
This elegant four-star hotel features a terrace with panoramic city views. Rooms are fairly small; however, the clean modern design featuring large windows contributes to a lovely bright atmosphere.
The hotel staff are known for their helpful and friendly attitude toward travellers new to the city.
Every morning a fresh made breakfast using local ingredients can be enjoyed by guests including a variety of salads, pastries, fruit and more.

Grand Anzac Hotel is located in the heart of Canakkale, Turkey and is a popular three-star hotel offering superior comfort and a friendly atmosphere.
Small yet modern, the airy rooms feature air conditioning and large windows with built-in wardrobes.
Turkish style buffet breakfast offers a variety of vegetables, fruits, cheese, pastries, and eggs.
Guests visiting Grand Anzac hotel have identified on Booking.com that the location was particularly outstanding - they rated Grand Anzac hotel 9.0 out of 10 points. This hotel was rated 8.4 points overall.

Efe hotel is small boutique three-star hotel located in the quiet corner of the town yet very close to all the activities with a stunning view of Kusadasi coast and historic pigeon island.
Rooms feature tasteful modern design with most rooms which have a balcony, air-conditioning and half of the rooms which have a view of the Aegean Sea.
Turkish style buffet breakfast is provided for the guests in an open terrace with an amazing view of the sea.
The Hotel has Turkish and Fish a'la carte restaurants for the guests to try at additional cost.
Guests who have stayed at Efe Boutique Hotel Kusadasi have given the hotel a 9.1 out of 10 on Booking.com particularly for its outstanding location. This hotel is rated 7.8 points overall.

Doga Thermal hotel is an excellent overnight stay for travelers who are visiting Pamukkale. Guests can enjoy amenities of the hotel such as the spa and pools which are filled with mineral spring water to relax their body and soul.
This elegant hotel is built around an atrium core with an indoor pool in the atrium and both thermal and regular pools outdoors. The rooms are spacious, modern, and well-equipped with comfortable beds.
Doga Thermal Health & Spa features facilities such as the spa, sauna, Turkish bath, hot spring bath and massage treatments for an additional charge but worth experiencing.
The facility also offers an amazing buffet breakfast and according to the independent reviews there is an open buffet with complimentary cookies, pastries and hot drinks between 4 to 6 pm.
Guests can also enjoy a delicious buffet dinner at this hotel for an additional cost.
Guests visiting Doga Thermal Hotel Pamukkale has been reviewed on Booking.com to have an outstanding comfort level therefore rating this hotel a 8.8 out of 10 points. This hotel overall was rated 8.5 points.

Roca hotel is a family run accommodation situated in the heart of Urgup, Cappadocia. It is a traditional cave hotel with a spectacular view during the evening. Simple cave rooms combine a traditional décor with modern amenities, and they come with an ensuite bathroom.
Every morning, guests can enjoy a full Turkish buffet breakfast made by owners accompanied by complimentary coffee and tea which are available throughout the day.
Guests visiting Roca Cappadocia hotel have left positive reviews on Booking.com, with a common theme related to the friendly nature of staff members. Visitors of the hotel have rated their experience at Roca Cappadocia hotel a 9.7 out of 10 points, therefore providing an overall rating of 9 points.

Merhaba! Welcome to Istanbul, where East meets West!
Upon your arrival at Istanbul International airport, we will be waiting for you outside the arrival gate with a “10togo.tours” sign to welcome you and transfer you to your hotel.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Today, you will discover the historical highlights of Istanbul. You will meet your guide at your hotel lobby and your tour will begin at the Sultanahmet district, the heart of old Istanbul with a visit to Hagia Sophia.
Hagia Sophia, also known as “the Great Church”, is largely considered to be the epitome of Byzantine architecture. Erected in the sixth century by the Emperor Justinian I of the Byzantine Empire, it was converted into a mosque in 1453 after the Ottoman conquest of Byzantium. It now stands as a museum whose massive dome still dominates the skyline of old Istanbul.
Next, we visit the Blue Mosque which takes its name from the exquisite tiles adorning its interior. It was built by Sultan Ahmet I in the early 17th century and designed by a pupil of Sinan, the greatest of Ottoman architects. It is the only imperial mosque with six minarets and was designed as a show of strength to complement the imposing Hagia Sophia Mosque, which faces it across Sultanahmet Square.
Nearby these historical sites is the Grand Bazaar, one of the oldest and largest covered markets in the world. It continues to be the commercial heart of the old city with 61 covered roads and 4,000 shops full of treasures including carpets and kilims, silks, jewelry, ceramics, and leather goods. Wandering through the Grand Bazaar, travellers can indulge in some shopping.
In the afternoon we continue our tour to Topkapi Palace, where around 30 Sultans ruled from for nearly four centuries (15th to the 19th century) during the Ottoman Empire’s 600-year reign. We will visit some of the places built within the palaces, one of them being the Imperial Treasury. The Imperial Treasury is home to unrivalled collections of objects made from or decorated with gold, silver, rubies, emeralds, jade, and pearls. Among these precious minerals is the Spoonmaker’s Diamond, the 3rd largest diamond in the world. The Palace also houses numerous Ottoman court costumes and ceramics, notably including one of the world’s finest collections of Chinese celadons, many of which were gifts from other rulers.
Within the Palace is Baghdad Kiosk, where you will be able to enjoy the most beautiful viewpoint of the Palace. We will also explore the Imperial Armory, displaying centuries of Ottoman weaponry. Perhaps the loveliest features of Topkapi Palace are its courtyards with their ancient trees; it is easy to imagine the Sultan strolling here far from the cares of state and empire.
Overnight in Istanbul.

Today’s trip begins with a drive to Gallipoli where you will have a full-day tour. One of the most emotionally touching experiences in Turkey, the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli tells visitors about the tragic stories of the past.

The first place to visit will be Brighton Beach. On the dawn of April 25th, 1915, allied forces of the Commonwealth and France landed on this beach with the goal of capturing the Gallipoli Peninsular and then Constantinople, the capital of Ottoman empire. This was planned in order to remove a major German ally from the East, thus relieving the deadlock of the Western Front in Europe and securing control of a supply route to Russia through the Dardanelles and the Black Sea. However, this was not the case due to poor command and communications.
To learn more about the history of the WWI Battlefields of Gallipoli, our tour will continue to visit the following sites:
Beach cemetery, ANZAC Cove, Ariburnu Cemetery, ANZAC Commemorative Site, Respect to Mehmetcik Statue, Lone Pine Australia Memorial, Johnston's Jolly, (Turkish and Allied trenches and tunnels), Turkish 57th Infantry Regiment Cemetery, the Nek and Chunuk Bair New Zealand Memorial.
Overnight in Canakkale.

After breakfast, we will visit the ancient city of Troy. Famously mentioned in Homer’s epic poem, “The Iliad”, the city is the setting for the legendary Trojan War.
The tour will continue with a drive to ancient Pergamon (also known as Pergamum). Here we will visit the magnificent acropolis of Pergamum with its beautiful view of the modern city of Bergama. Along with the scenery, you will explore the impressive temples and libraries which have contributed to Pergamum’s culture and political power in its time.
Your tour will consist of the following places:
• Ancient City of Troy
• Acropolis of Pergamum
• Library which historically held 200,000 books
• Temple of Athena, temple of Trajan, temple of Dionysus
• Altar of Zeus (now at Berlin Museum)
• Gymnasium situated on terraces
• The lower Agora
• The Hellenistic Theater with a seating capacity of 10,000
Overnight in Kusadasi.

Following breakfast, we will begin the tour by visiting one of the Seven Wonders of the ancient world – the Temple of Artemis, located in Ephesus. Today you will take in the sculptured columns and the remaining foundation of what was once known as the greatest temple in the ancient Mediterranean.
You will then visit the famous Greco-Roman city of Ephesus, with a history dating back to the Neolithic period. Your tour guide will walk you through the Magnesia Gate, after which you will see many historic sites such as the Odeon Theatre, the Celsius Library, Temple of Hadrian, and the Fountain of Trajan. You will also see the Great Theatre, which holds a capacity of 24,000 people and is believed to be the place where St. Paul preached to the Ephesians.
One of the most memorable experiences you will have in Ephesus is stepping through the paved streets surrounded by numerous historic monuments, taking you back to the times of the Roman Empire.
Overnight in Kusadasi.

Optional: Cleopatra Pool. Don’t forget to have your towels and swimsuits with you.
After having breakfast at the hotel, we will travel 3 hours to Pamukkale to delve into the offerings of this city – the spas, pools and the white calcified terraces known as the Cotton Castle.
Upon arrival, your tour will begin by walking up a beautiful hill encrusted with white calcified terraces known as the Cotton Castle which is surrounded by pools of clear water. Once you reach the top of the hill, you will see the Hierapolis, renowned for its large and diverse necropolises worldwide. To help you relax after an eventful day, you will have the option of soaking in the Cleopatra Pool located within the historical site. This natural pool consists of clear mineral water in the ancient ruins surrounded by trees, flowers, and rocks.
Overnight in Pamukkale.

Today’s journey will start by driving to Konya along the ancient Silk Road. Konya is one of the oldest urban centres in the world dating back to at least the 3rd millennium BCE. One of the most significant periods of Konya was during the 12th and 13th centuries when the city acted as the capital of the Seljuk Empire. During this time, many public buildings were built, and examples of Seljukian stone carvings still remain.
On the road to Konya, we will be visiting the 13th century Sultanhan Caravanserai, which originally served as a place for safe accommodations on the Silk Roads for travellers, merchants, and passersby.
Once we arrive in Konya, our first destination will be Mausoleum of Mevlana (the Shrine of Rumi, the great Sufi poet, 1207-1273).
After lunch, we will be visiting the Ottoman Sultan Selim Mosque and the 1000-year-old Alaaddin Mosque, which is named after the Sultan Alaaddin Keykubad I, the famous Seljuk Sultan who completed the construction of the mosque.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

Goreme Open Air Museum, Devrent Valley, Avanos
Today we will visit one of the prime regions of Cappadocia, Devrent Valley (Imagination valley). We will explore this amazing valley by walking through fairy chimneys and animal-shaped rocks among other interesting formations.
The tour will continue to the vibrant and scenic town of Avanos, which is known for its pottery. The clay obtained from the red soil is from the residue of the Kizilirmak river, the longest river of Turkey to pass through Avanos. If you are interested in handmade clays, this is a place to buy some souvenirs and support locals.
Following lunch, the tour will continue to the Goreme Open Air Museum (Dark Church is excluded; entrance requires additional admission fee). You will experience and enjoy some well preserved, rock-cut churches and monasteries with frescos adorning their walls.
At the end of today’s tour, you will have time for photography in the neighboring valleys.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

We will have another amazing full-day guided tour at Cappadocia, but this time in the Southern region.
First, we will travel to the very popular tourist destination of Rose Valley, with amazing rock formations in pinkish tones. Along the hike, we will explore rock-cut cave churches in this beautiful valley. We will then stop for a rest in Cavusin, an old Greek village known for its Christian architecture and churches.
The tour will continue after lunchtime to Ortahisar Castle, widely known as the most spectacular fairy chimney of Cappadocia. Here you will get one of the best viewpoints in all of Cappadocia with spectacular views stretching all the way to Uchisar and Goreme!
In the afternoon, we will visit the Underground City of Kaymakli, which was once a safe haven for Christians fleeing from religious persecution. The city has a depth of about 40 meters and is believed to have eight floors, four of which have been uncovered and made accessible to the public.
Finally, we will take in more gorgeous views at the panoramic Pigeon Valley, where there are also unique pigeon houses and rock pillars. These pigeons have contributed much to the lives of locals with their manure to fertilize the vineyards.
Overnight in Cappadocia.

After an early breakfast, you will be transferred to Cappadocia airport for your flight to Istanbul to catch your international flight. Upon arrival at Istanbul airport, please continue to the international terminal for your flight back home.
Hope you enjoyed your journey with us!
If you would like to add extra nights to your tour, please let us know!
Flight Info: Cappadocia to Istanbul departs at 09.45am and arrives at 11.20am.
Updated in Jan 02 2023