8 days tour

Discover Turkey

$ 1,589 .93 USD

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Discover Turkey

This tour includes:

Transport

All transport and transfers in private AC minibus/coach Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir 24-hour airport arrival & departure transfer service

Hygieneprotocol

This tour will be operated in line with our โ€™Safer Encountersโ€™ scheme which covers a wide range of additional hygiene precautions as well as social distancing rules and other measures to help prevent the transmission of Covid-19.

Others

Spice bazaars Blue Mosque & Hippodrome in Istanbul Greek & Roman ruins at Ephesus Coastal Kusadasi Calcium travertines at Pamukkale Hieropolis ruins Cappadocia fairy chimneys Goreme Valley Underground cities Ankara Entrance fees to sites visited. Tipping kitty.

Accommodation

All accommodation in 4-star and boutique hotel

Meals

7 Breakfasts. 5 Dinners.

Guide

Services of a local tour guide throughout. Our trips feature a mix of different transport options. We want you to feel like youโ€™re really experiencing the country youโ€™re travelling through, but at the same time we want you to finish journeys refreshed enough to enjoy the next stage of the tour. The distances involved in Turkey mean that we use private vehicles and tourist coaches throughout this tour.

Not included:

Flights

International flights are not included but may be available on request Domestic flight from Istanbul to Izmir

Insurance

Travel insurance is mandatory but not included

Optional

Optional experiences are available on this tour for an additional cost. Single room supplement - This tour is based on twin-share accommodation, with single bookers paired up with another traveller of the same sex in the group. If the final group make-up means that no room share is available, you do not need to pay this supplement. However, if you would like to guarantee yourself a single room throughout the tour, then please add this option to your booking.

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Turkey

  • Day 1 Day 1: Arrive Into Istanbul. Transfer To Hotel
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Arrive Into Istanbul. Transfer To Hotel

      Upon arrival our staff will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel in Istanbul for the start of your trip. | OVERNIGHT: Istanbul - Boutique / 4 star hotel. | MEALS: NULL. | EXTRAS: Extra nights in Istanbul, Single room supplement (required if no room share available)

  • Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul City Tour, Fly To Kusadasi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Istanbul City Tour, Fly To Kusadasi

      Our trip begins this morning with a full day tour of Istanbul. Lying across two continents this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires. We visit the 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum Turkish and Islamic Arts Museum and the Hippodrome. In the afternoon we transfer to the airport for a flight to Izmir, from where we transfer to the coastal Mediterranean town of Kusadasi, our base for the next two nights. | OVERNIGHT: Kusadasi - Boutique / 4 star hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 3 Day 3: Kusadasi. Ephesus Greek & Roman Ruins
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Kusadasi. Ephesus Greek & Roman Ruins

      After breakfast we drive to the Roman site of Ephesus. The city at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean. We visit the Temple of Artemis, and explore the ancient marble streets of this ruined Greek & Roman city. This afternoon we visit the fruit wine growing village of Sirince and learn about the history of carpet weaving in Turkey. | OVERNIGHT: Kusadasi - Boutique / 4 star hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 4 Day 4: Drive To Pamukkale And Hieropolis
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Drive To Pamukkale And Hieropolis

      We travel east this morning to Pamukkale, site of the well known white calcium terraces known as Travertines. Pamukkale translates as โ€˜cotton castlesโ€™ and the naturally occuring geology here has created cloud like formations unlike anywhere else. We then head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to enjoy a dip in the hot thermal pools lodged amongst ancient columns left by the Romans who used the pools for their therapeutic powers. | OVERNIGHT: Pamukkale - 4 star hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 5 Day 5: Drive The Silk Road To Konya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Drive The Silk Road To Konya

      Travel back in time today as we follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya. We learn more about the history of this important trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai before arrivingin Konya where we include a visit to the Mevlana museum โ€“ the former home of the original Mevlevi Whirling Dervishes. A fun and entertaining Turkish Folklore evening is available tonight (paid locally). | OVERNIGHT: Cappadocia - Boutique cave hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 6 Day 6: Cappadocia. Full Day Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Cappadocia. Full Day Tour

      Today we set out to explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia. Unlike nowhere else on earth, this bizarre setting creates a fairytale view full of improbable rock formations and underground villages. Often described as the jewel of Turkey we have a full tour here to explore the subterrenean churches and fortresses used by Christians to avoid persecution over a thousand years ago. | OVERNIGHT: Cappadocia - Boutique cave hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast, Dinner

  • Day 7 Day 7: Return To Istanbul Via Ankara
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Return To Istanbul Via Ankara

      We leave early this morning for the drive to Ankara, Turkeyโ€™s modern day capital city. We visit Anitkabir โ€“ mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before returning to Istanbul by road. This is a long dayโ€™s drive, and we can arrange an upgrade to an internal flight from Kayseri in Cappadocia if you prefer (please ask for current times & prices). | OVERNIGHT: Istanbul - Boutique / 4 star hotel. | MEALS: Breakfast

  • Day 8 Day 8: Istanbul. Free Time. Transfer To Airport
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Istanbul. Free Time. Transfer To Airport

      Your time is free in Istanbul today for some last minute sightseeing and shopping before we transfer you to the airport for departure. | OVERNIGHT: N/A. | MEALS: Breakfast

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Experience Style

Experience Style

Mixed

There will be challenging activities such as hiking, biking, canyoning and trekking, but youโ€™re also going to have other means of transportation and relaxed moments to just chill.

Accomodation level

Accomodation level

Medium

This accommodation includes essential services like a hot shower, electricity, and a nice and comfy bed.

Experience Type

Experience Type

Small Group

Youโ€™ll be accompanied by a small group of travelers just like you.

Physical Rating

Physical Rating

Basic

Almost everyone is fit for these activities. Every hike or physical exercise last less than 30 minutes, such as paragliding and horseback riding. Please ask about specific conditions.

Age range

Age range

Min: 8 / Max: 95

Age range allowed for this experience.

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