Turkey Luxury Travel with Bodrum Beaches

Itinerary

• Day 1: Arrival in Istanbul

  Start your journey from Istanbul, boasting numerous architectures recounting its fascinating history from the Byzantine and Latin to the Ottoman Empire. Upon arrival, your personal tour guide will greet and escort you to the carefully-selected hotel in a comfortable vehicle. Shangri-La Bosphorus on the list is in a historical building from the 1930s, with elegant details inspired by palatial Ottoman glamour and Asian design elements. Taking in the unobstructed views of the Bosphorus Strait on your private terrace, or relaxing with an authentic Turkish hammam, is all up to you.

  
  Accommodation: Shangri-La Bosphorus (Luxury 5-Star Hotel)

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• Day 2: Istanbul, Marvel at Magnificent Architecture

  Spend a day walking around the Historic Area, visiting Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, and Blue Mosque. Get a glimpse of the imperial life of the Sultans as you ramble around the vast palace's grounds. Admire breathtaking mosaics and paintings inside Hagia Sophia. Immerse yourself in the unique atmosphere of the Blue Mosque created by its blue tiles.

  Afterward, return to the hotel to relax. A private yacht cruise to enjoy the scenic scenery along the Bosphorus as the sun set will be a fascinating way to conclude the day.

  
  Accommodation: Shangri-La Bosphorus (Luxury 5-Star Hotel)

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• Day 3: Istanbul, Experience Authentic Turkish Lifestyle

  After a day of sightseeing, blend into Turkish local life through its bustling and hustling marketplaces. Browse various goods around Istanbul's ancient covered Grand Bazaar to experience a colorful, traditional shopping style of Ottoman culture. Later, in the nearby Spice Market, clusters of spices in different scents and colors will bring you into a world of sight and smell. From here, hike a while up to the peaceful Suleymaniye Mosque, with a garden treat you with wonderful views of the city.

  Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure. If you are interested in Turkish traditional culture, go out to the Hodjapasha Cultural Center for Whirling Dervishes Ceremony or Turkish Dance Show.

  
  Accommodation: Shangri-La Bosphorus (Luxury 5-Star Hotel)

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• Day 4: Istanbul - Kayseri - Cappadocia

  After breakfast, head to the airport to catch your flight to Kayseri Airport in eastern Cappadocia. This wonderful land, with its rich history blending with a wacky moonscape, will be a highlight of your Turkey journey.

  Staying in a unique cave hotel that burrowed into soft volcanic rock is a must for first-timers. Kayakapi Premium Caves, one of the most popular boutique hotels in Cappadocia, offers a once-in-a-lifetime experience in deluxe cave rooms and suites and the open terrace with wonderful valley views.

  
  Accommodation: Kayakapi Premium Caves (Luxury Cave Hotel)

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• Day 5: Cappadocia, Göreme Open-air Museum

  Wake up early to witness colorful hot air balloons navigating in the sky and then take the morning to explore the Göreme Open-air Museum, where Christians have left their own mark - rock-cut churches, chapels, monasteries, and social spaces with dazzling frescoes inside - during the Roman and Byzantine era. Step into the famous Dark Church to see the most beautiful depiction of Christ Pantocrator in Anatolia. Later, proceed to Pasabag Monks Valley and Devrent Imagination Valley to admire fairy chimneys closely.

  Before the sunset, sit on the view platform, with a cool beverage if you like, waiting for the sun light up the Red Valley in a sea of orange and red.

  
  Accommodation: Kayakapi Premium Caves (Luxury Cave Hotel)

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• Day 6: Cappadocia, Incredible Underground City

  Besides the natural landscape and man-made churches, humans here also built countless underground cities to escape from Arab and Persian invaders. You will visit Kaymakli, just 30 minutes drive outside the Goreme, exploring the mazy network of tunnels to see how they lived at that time.

  The rest of the day is free to relax in the hotel or explore the surrounding area on your own.

  
  Accommodation: Kayakapi Premium Caves (Luxury Cave Hotel)

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• Day 7: Cappadocia - Kayseri - Izmir

  Fly to Izmir today. Upon arrival, a local tour guide will take you to your hotel in a comfortable vehicle. Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir, one of the several luxury hotels in Izmir, provides a rooftop restaurant overlooking the Aegean Sea.

  If time permits, you can spend some time exploring Agora, the celebrated marketplace of old Smyrna located at the foot of the Pagos Hills and has now been arranged into the Open-Air Museum of Izmir.

  
  Accommodation: Swissotel Buyuk Efes Izmir (Luxury 5-Star Hotel)

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• Day 8: Izmir - Bodrum, Ephesus Archaeological Site

  Check out the famous Ephesus Archaeological Site today. It was built by Greek colonists in the 10th century BC and then came under the control of the Roman Republic. Through the visible ruins like the Great Theater, Marble Way, and Library of Celsus, you may peep through the city's original splendor and the people's life during the glory days of Greece and Rome.

  After the tour, proceed to your Bodrum hotel for check-in and have the following days at leisure. Six Senses Kaplankaya, nestled in the coastline about 84 km from Bodrum, is also a nice choice to relax.

  
  Accommodation: Six Senses Kaplankaya (Luxury 5-Star Resort)

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• Day 9: Bodrum, Free at Leisure

  A few days of relaxing next to the glimmering emerald seas of the Turkish coast should be a fantastic ending for your Turkey journey. You can stroll along the coastal walk to discover the endless shoreline with breathtaking bays and beaches. Visit a local market to pick out fresh ingredients and enjoy a following cooking class. Or explore some sights inside Bodrum.

  
  Accommodation: Six Senses Kaplankaya (Luxury 5-Star Resort)

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• Day 10: Bodrum, Free at Leisure

  Another day at leisure. Besides various activities to experience Turkish culture, nature, and history, you can also dive down to enjoy the amazing underwater world off the coast.

  
  Accommodation: Six Senses Kaplankaya (Luxury 5-Star Resort)

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• Day 11: Bodrum - Istanbul, Departure

  The journey comes to an end today. At the appointed time, head to the airport in a private vehicle to catch your flight to Istanbul. There, you can board your homebound flight conveniently.

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