A Hundred Years Back: Important Mosques in a City of Two Continents: Istanbul
by ถ้าลางานไม่ได้ ก็ลาออก
Feb 22, 2025
Looking to avoid the crowds and deeply explore Turkey? Unlock a romantic panoramic journey!
💙 Perfect for small groups: tours start with just 6 people and are capped at 12!
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✨ Three domestic flights (Istanbul✈Izmir, Antalya✈Cappadocia, Cappadocia✈Istanbul), saving you 20 hours of exhausting road travel;
✨ Visit 8 major cities without backtracking, with onboard Wi-Fi to share your travel moments anytime;
✨ Stay 8 nights in 5-star hotels + 1 night in a cave hotel, and enjoy 5 upgraded specialty meals 🍴 (pottery kebab, seafood, barbecue, etc.), with no shopping stops!
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Seamless Itinerary:
Day 1-2: First Glimpse of Turkey
Arrive in Istanbul and transfer to Izmir. In the afternoon, head straight to the ancient city of Ephesus, mentioned in "The Iliad," to marvel at the grandeur of Roman ruins. Stay in a local 5-star hotel 🏣 to unwind from the journey.
Day 3: The Romance of Pamukkale
Drive to Pamukkale to walk on the snow-white travertine terraces and soak in Cleopatra's 2,000-year-old open-air thermal pool 💃. Explore the ancient city of Hierapolis (a UNESCO dual heritage site) 🏟 and stay overnight in a 5-star hot spring hotel with free spa access.
Day 4-6: Coastal Adventures 🏙
✨ Explore Bodrum, a blue-and-white town at the junction of the Aegean and Mediterranean Seas, and climb the medieval castle for stunning sea views;
✨ Visit Fethiye's Dead Sea 🌊 to witness the "half calm, half wave" phenomenon, with an option for paragliding over the blue waters;
✨ Enjoy a full-day island-hopping tour with snorkeling, onboard foam parties, and stops at the Blue Cave and Butterfly Valley. Stay two nights in a 5-star hillside resort.
Day 7: 🌉 Coastal Road Feast
Travel along the D400, one of the world's top 10 coastal roads, crossing the Dead Sea, Mediterranean, and Aegean Seas. Visit the colorful town of Kas, ride the Olympos cable car up Mount Tahtali, and take in breathtaking Mediterranean views. Stay overnight in a 5-star seaside hotel in Antalya.
Day 8-10: Magic Meets History
✨ Fly to Cappadocia and stay in a unique terrace cave hotel, with an option to take a hot air balloon ride over the "lunar landscape";
✨ Visit the ancient Goreme rock churches and snap photos at the "Heart Window" of Uchisar Castle;
✨ Return to Istanbul to tour the Hagia Sophia, Blue Mosque 🛕, and shop for souvenirs at the Grand Bazaar. Stay in a luxurious international 5-star hotel in the city center.
Day 11-12: Wrapping Up
Stroll along Taksim pedestrian street and visit the century-old Turkish delight shop Hafiz Mustafa 1864 🍬. Fly back in the afternoon, returning to Chengdu and then home.
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Tips:
Time Difference: Turkey is 5 hours behind China, so don't forget to adjust your watch upon arrival.
Currency: Bring enough USD/EUR to exchange for Turkish Lira (1 EUR ≈ 34.98 TRY); RMB is hard to exchange directly.
Clothing: Bring a headscarf and avoid shorts for mosque visits. Pack swimwear for Pamukkale's hot springs and a light jacket for temperature differences.
Gear: Bring a European two-pin round plug adapter, sunscreen, and a sun umbrella.
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