Discover the Highlights of Turkey

Discover the Highlights of Turkey
Experience the traditional mysticism of the East and modern contemporary life of the West in the only country spanning two continents. Overload your senses as we take you on a journey through the rich food culture, grand bazaars and enjoy a cruise on the Bosphorus Straight. Travel through the majestic Islamic civilisation at the home of the Ottoman rule in Istanbul, Bursa, and the forefather of the Ottoman empire, Ertugrul Gazi.
Then travel further inland on the Asian continent side of Turkey, experiencing more of the rich Turkish culture, hospitality and cuisine. Enjoy time at the Pamukkale hot springs before visiting the mystical sight of Mawlana Jalaluddin Rumi, founder of the Whirling Dervish Sufi order, while on the way to Cappadicia.
Duration
Cities Visited
9 Days plus Umrah
5 Amazing Cities
Accommodation
Group Size
4 Star Hotels
10 – 30 People
Trip Style
Departs
Uniquely Immersive
Year round
- Duration
- Cities Visited
- Accommodation
- Group Size
- Trip Type
- Departs
- 9 Days plus Umrah
- 5 Cities
- 4* Hotels
- 10 - 30 People
- Uniquely Immersive
- Year round
Tour Highlights
- Topkapi Palace
- Hagia Sophia Mosque
- Ayyub Al Ansari Mosque & Tomb
- Grand Bazaar
- Sultanahmet (Blue) Mosque
- Bosphorus Cruise
- Visit Tomb of Ertugrul Gazi
- Pamukkale
- Konya - Jalaluddin Rumi Tomb
- Cumalikizik Village
- Cappadocia
Sights Visited on This Trip
Pamukkale
Itinerary
Tour Map
Tour Inclusions
Accommodation
8 Nights Accommodation in Hotels as listed below
Meals
8 Breakfasts, 7 Lunches, 5 Dinners
Transportation
Private A/C Coaches or Mini-Bus
Airport Transfers
Tips & Taxes
Tips & Taxes Included
Tour Guiding
Qualified English Speaking Tour guide
Tips and porterage included
Entry Fees
Entry fee to all sites visited during the tour are included
What is NOT included?
- Any flights not mentioned above
- Travel Insurance
- Meals not stated above
- Items of a personal nature
- Optional Activities
- Any items not listed in the Itinerary
- PCR Tests if required
- Turkish Visa if required
Accommodation

Tan Hotel
Istanbul
One of a few hotel options in Istanbul, this 4 star hotel has been serving guests for years, providing excellent service, clean, comfortable, centrally located hotel close to the main attractions. Actual hotel used subject to availability at time of booking.

Raddison President
Istanbul
One of a few hotel options in Istanbul, this 4 star hotel has been serving guests for years, providing excellent service, clean, comfortable, centrally located hotel close to the main attractions. Actual hotel used subject to availability at time of booking.

Best Western Empire Palace
Istanbul
One of a few hotel options in Istanbul, this 4 star hotel has been serving guests for years, providing excellent service, clean, comfortable, centrally located hotel close to the main attractions. Actual hotel used subject to availability at time of booking.

Holiday Inn Bursa
Bursa
Holiday Inn, part of the IHG group of hotels is a comfortable and centrally located hotel in Bursa. A great place to end the day and relax after all the walking and touring through the area.
It also happens to be one of the highest rated hotels in Bursa.
Tour Reviews
At Islamic Travel we do not only strive to provide excellent value for premium adventures but also to exceed expectations in every aspect of our trips, which is reflected in an enviable 100% customer satisfaction rate since 2018. Thanks to the invaluable feedback of our incredible travellers, we are continuously working to improve ourselves and the communities we touch, year after year.
- humayra A.01/02/23 – GoogleAlhamdulillah, we had a great family Umrah2023 trip with Islamic Travel. May Allah Ta’la reward you abundantly for wonderful arrangements,… read moreAlhamdulillah, we had a great family Umrah2023 trip with Islamic Travel. May Allah Ta’la reward you abundantly for wonderful arrangements, for spiritual and motivational speeches during jiyarah of the sacred places. The most loveable part was both the hotels of Makkah-Madinah were adjacent to both Herem. Alhamdulillah, anyone can easily perform all the Salah and Tahajjud also. Jazakallahu khair to Brother Yusuf, Sister Adeeba, Brother Hani, Sheikh Nasser and His family, Sheikh Saleh and all the participant families. Alhamduliilah. read less
- Hafsa B.24/03/22 – GoogleIt was a great group and spiritually uplifting. Brother Yusuf was extremely helpful in the lead up to the trip… read moreIt was a great group and spiritually uplifting. Brother Yusuf was extremely helpful in the lead up to the trip with all my questions and queries and was always available to go above and beyond to help me. The regular talks/lectures were very insightful and the organisation of the trip overall was very helpful. For example SIM cards were organised as soon as we arrived in Madinah. We had regular updates by the organisers and they readily took on any feedback and happily assisted us as needed. Would definitely recommend! Thank you for everything. read lessTaher H.21/03/22 – GoogleIslamic Travel is a very reliable, professional and friendly to have a trip with. Strongly recommend for everyone to experience… read moreIslamic Travel is a very reliable, professional and friendly to have a trip with. Strongly recommend for everyone to experience it and you will not regret the trip at all. read lessAzeez N.22/04/22 – GoogleWell organised and great fun. Trip to turkey was fantastic and going with this tour group eliminated the stress in… read moreWell organised and great fun. Trip to turkey was fantastic and going with this tour group eliminated the stress in travelling. All places we went to were great and restaurants they recommended were fantastic too. read less
- Shejuti H.11/09/23 – GoogleCan’t speak highly enough of Islamic Travel. From the very beginning I felt like I was dealing with family. I… read moreCan’t speak highly enough of Islamic Travel. From the very beginning I felt like I was dealing with family. I needed to book separate flights to the group and Brother Yusuf really surprised me by his dedication to making sure I got the best flight options, he did his own research and sent me recommendations to fit my schedule and budget. I was mentally prepared to do it myself, but he made it his concern too! Throughout the journey, Brother Yusuf and Sister Adeeba looked after us all with the utmost care. Their experience and sincerity showed at every step. From choosing hotels that were close to the venue, sending us good options for necessities such as SIM cards, laundry, exchange etc, taking us on walking tours to help us become familiar with the areas and history (and providing back up tours for anyone who couldn’t make the initial one), to ma sha Allah the restaurant recommendations. Teaming up with Benevolence for our particular trip brought a whole other level of barakah, Alhumdulillah. The spiritual knowledge and guidance we received from Brother Ramzi and Sister Saara etc. were unparalleled. They also facilitated a guided umrah for us all, and paced themselves to keep the groups together and make it as easy for us as possible. All facilitators were always happy to answer our questions and constantly checked in with us to gain feedback throughout the trip and see what we wanted to do. If we wanted to do anything outside of the itenirary they used their local knowledge to facilitate it and make sure we got the best experience. The group truly became a family and this is largely attributed to the efforts of Brothers Yusuf and Ramzi and Sisters Adeeba and Saara. Could go on and on. JazakAllah khairan all. read lessWafa F.03/10/23 – GoogleI have travelled extensively and joined many group tours over the years but this trip with Islamic Travel was by… read moreI have travelled extensively and joined many group tours over the years but this trip with Islamic Travel was by far the best experience Iv ever had. From the moment I booked with Islamic travel, Yusuf the tour organiser answered every text, email and phone call. We visited 3 countries and all were organised so well and went without a hitch. From the tours (with amazing English speaking guides), the hotels where amazing and in the best locations. We had walking tours, bus tours and visited amazing monuments and sites. Everything was orchestrated with professionalism. Yusuf always had time for each one of us (40 Adults) whenever we needed him and joined us from start to end each day with a smile and lovely sense of humour. I would highly recommend Islamic travel and will be definitely using their services again. 10/10 read less
- DS C.31/03/19 – FacebookOur needs and travel wishes were met with sincerity and we were able to build bonds of friendship. We were… read moreOur needs and travel wishes were met with sincerity and we were able to build bonds of friendship. We were treated as family rather than just another tour group. My only recommendation would be to extend the China trip to more days as there is so much to absorb in that massive country and distances are great, as is travel just to arrive in Beijing to start the trip. I think it would be wise to advise future groups that the China tour is not a rest by any stretch . Indeed, it is physically demanding but was planned out in the most logical sequence with refreshing prayer breaks at beautiful mosques.
Personally, I had studied a lot of Chinese history previously, but for many of the group, it would have been useful to have a recommended reading list sent prior to the trip so as to be more intellectually prepared for the amazing sites we visited. Ideally, handouts outlining key historical moments at certain points would have been welcomed. Thank you for a very blessed trip. read lessXinyi C.07/11/21 – FacebookWent to Egypt in 2018, the trip was really well planned. Beyond great historical sites such as the museum and… read moreWent to Egypt in 2018, the trip was really well planned. Beyond great historical sites such as the museum and pyramids, we went to street markets and food places that locals love. Everything was so different from Jordan, where I then lived studying Arabic – even the mosques! It was mind-blowing. To have the most authentic experiences, you need to travel with people who know the place well. Great experience! Educational and fun. read lessJackson B.28/10/21 – FacebookYusuf took care of all our travel needs, after Umrah and then the Jordan tour, we were booked to go… read moreYusuf took care of all our travel needs, after Umrah and then the Jordan tour, we were booked to go to Palestine. As a couple of reverts we were concerned about going alone as our names now changed on passports, we asked Yusuf to take us across and without hesitation he agreed.
The next morning he personally escorted us to Jerusalem, showed us around, and arranged an amazing local guide to teach us about the old city and Al Aqsa Masjid.
Wish you all the best with this new brand name for your business inshallah. read less