Turkish Delights (Friday) | Guided Small Group Tour | 10 Days

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Turkish Delights (Friday) | Guided Small Group Tour

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  • 10 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Izmir, Ephesus, Sirince, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Type: Guided Small Group Tours, Packages & Tours

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Tour at a Glance

Tour at a Glance

Explore delightful Türkiye on our most popular escorted tour of this fascinating country, where Europe and Asia collide and old meets new.

  • Immerse yourself in the history, spirituality and beauty of Istanbul on a guided tour, including iconic sights such as the ornate Topkapi Palace, Hagia Sophia, the Blue Mosque (made entirely of blue tiles) and the bustling Grand Bazaar
  • Travel across the Anatolian plateau to Cappadocia, dotted with honeycomb fairy chimneys and rock hewn churches from a fascinating ancient civilisation
  • Marvel at the cascading limestone pools of Pamukkale, Turkish for Cotton Castles
  • Visit the significant and moving site of Gallipoli including ANZAC Cove, The Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery and the 57th Regiment Memorial
  • Do Friday departures not suit you? Don’t worry, click here to see all Saturday departures.
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  • Map is an indication of destinations visited and may not depict the exact route taken.

Itinerary

Day 1 – Friday:                                  Istanbul

Upon your arrival into Istanbul New airport, you will be met by our representative and transferred to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure. Overnight Istanbul.

Day 2 – Saturday:                             Istanbul

After breakfast at the hotel, enjoy a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia (external visit), Blue Mosque, and the Grand Bazaar. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 3 – Sunday:                                Istanbul – Ankara – Cappadocia               

For Superior, depart for Ankara and visit the Mausoleum of Ataturk and its museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded the modern Republic of Turkey. Continue to Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. (B, D)

For Superior with Flight option, you will transfer to Istanbul airport for your flight to Kayseri where you will be picked up and transferred to your hotel in Cappadocia. Overnight Cappadocia. (B, D)

Day 4 – Monday:                              Cappadocia

Early in the morning an optional Hot Air Balloon tour is available. Then, full day excursion in Cappadocia including visits to the Underground City, Open Air Museum in Goreme and natural fortress in Uchisar. After lunch in a local restaurant, we will have the opportunity to discover and understand the rich history behind local handicrafts like hand-made carpets, Turkish tiles, onyx, and potteries. Optional night tour with a Turkish show and dinner is available tonight. Overnight stay in Cappadocia. (B, L)

Day 5 – Tuesday:                              Cappadocia – Pamukkale

Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai. Continue to Pamukkale for an overnight stay. (B, D)

Day 6 – Wednesday:                      Pamukkale – Selcuk – Izmir

After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard, and the lime cascades. Continue to Selcuk and visit the Temple of Artemis, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, before departing for Izmir. Overnight Izmir. (B, D)

Day 7 – Thursday:                            Izmir – Ephesus – Sirince – Izmir

Morning drive to the Ancient city of Ephesus where you will visit its magnificent library, theatre, and temples. Lunch in a local restaurant. Continue to one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey, Sirince, for some free time. Return to Izmir for overnight. (B, L, D)

Day 8 – Friday:                                  Izmir – Pergamum – Troy – Canakkale

Early departure for Pergamum to visit the well-preserved remains of the Asklepion. Continue to Troy, the site where the legendary Trojan War took place before proceeding to Canakkale. Overnight Canakkale. (B, D)

Day 9 – Saturday:                            Canakkale – Gallipoli – Istanbul

After breakfast, cross the Dardanelles and continue to Gallipoli. Visit ANZAC Cove, the Nek, Chunuk Bair, Lone Pine Cemetery, and the 57th Regiment Memorial. Proceed to Istanbul. Overnight Istanbul. (B)

Day 10 – Sunday:                             Istanbul

After breakfast, transfer to Istanbul New airport. End of our services. (B)

2025 ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ISTANBUL: Titanic City (Taksim Area) 

CAPPADOCIA: Dinler Hotel – Urgup

Superior Class with Cave Hotel Option: MDC Cave, or Yusuf Yigitoglu Konagi

PAMUKKALE: Adem Pira Hotel

IZMIR: Kaya Prestige

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel   

2026 ACCOMMODATION (OR SIMILAR):

ISTANBUL: Elite Word Comfy Taksim

CAPPADOCIA: Dinler Hotel – Urgup

Superior Class with Cave Hotel Option: MDC Cave Hotel

PAMUKKALE: Adem Pira Hotel

IZMIR: Park Inn by Radisson

CANAKKALE: Kolin Hotel

ISTANBUL: Kent Hotel

Includes:

–          Transportation by air-conditioned vehicle

–          Accommodation as listed below or similar

–          Meals as per itinerary (B-breakfast, L-lunch, D-dinner)

–          Touring with English speaking guide

–          Flight Istanbul to Kayseri (Only included for those that booked the tour with included flight)

–          Entrance fees and local taxes

Things to Note:

–          Accommodation is subject to change without notice. Every effort is made to avoid hotel changes, but should a mid-tour hotel change become necessary after this list has been printed, contact details of the new hotel will be supplied to you by your Tour Director.

–          Hotel rooms may not be available for check-in before 2:00 p.m. Hotel taxes, service charges and tips for baggage handling are not included in the tour price.

–          Tour can be a combination of regular tours, therefore coach changes may be required. The same people may not be travelling throughout the tour.

–          On arrival at your hotel, please check the bulletin board of the hotel for more details. Look for the information from the supplier listed on your voucher.

–          Tour does not include entry visa into Turkey.

–          Internal visit to St. Sophia is not included.

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Pricing & Availability

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All rates are based on twin/double share. Please enquire for single and triple rates. Rates are based on AUD. Availability is conditional on final confirmation from the supplier and is subject to change.

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Turkish Delights (Friday) | Guided Small Group Tour

From $2,870 AUD
All Escorted Tours Stamp_resized
  • 10 Days
  • Cities Visited

    Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Izmir, Ephesus, Sirince, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli

    Group Size:
    2 to 28
    Age Range:
    5 to 99
    Languages: English
    Travel Style: Guided Small Group Tours, Packages & Tours

Or contact your local travel agent.

Turkey
Speak to our Turkey Expert - Bianca

Bianca has travelled multiple times to Turkey, visiting sites such as Istanbul, Gallipoli, Cappadocia, Ephesus, Izmir, Marmaris as well as cruising on traditional, Turkish Gulets.

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