Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Selcuk, Izmir, Ephesus, Sirince, Pergamum, Troy, Canakkale, Gallipoli
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Explore delightful Türkiye on our most popular escorted tour of this fascinating country, where Europe and Asia collide and old meets new.
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 – Konya – Pamukkale
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arriving at Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, 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 will be in a nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme. 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)
2024 ACCOMMODATION (or similar):
ISTANBUL: Avantgarde Levent Hotel
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
2025 ACCOMMODATION (or similar):
ISTANBUL: Titanic City (Taksim Area)
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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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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