What is the best season to do this adventure?

You can do this experience throughout the year, however it is recommended during the months of March and June, during the months of July and August the days are usually very hot and sunny, while the months of November to February are cold.

What is the weather like during this experience?

The weather usually varies according to the season, during the cold or winter months, from November to February, the temperature ranges between 7 and 16 °C (45 and 60 °F). The rest of the year the temperature varies between 17 and 32°C

Where does the experience start?

The experience starts in Istanbul, upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST) you must go to gate 9, where you will be met by the guide, who will take you to the hotel.

Are there any medical or vaccination requirements?

Turkey does not require any type of vaccination to enter the country, however it is advisable to have routine vaccinations, including tetanus, typhoid, chicken pox, hepatitis A and B.

What happens if I get sick or injured on the trip and cannot continue?

During your experience it is essential to notify your guide as soon as possible of any discomfort or eventuality that occurs, so that they can attend to you and give you the necessary support. In very serious cases medical attention will be arranged.

What currency do you recommend me to take with me? Where can I exchange?

The currency used in Turkey is the Turkish Lira (TRY), we recommend you to change to the local currency when you arrive in the country, it is possible to change in some exchange offices, especially those located in the downtown area, airport and ATMs. Not all stores accept international credit and debit cards, so it is recommended to always have some cash on hand. ###MX In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Mexican pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=TRY&To=MXN ###CO In the following link you can find an estimate of the current exchange rate in Colombian pesos: https://www.xe.com/es/currencyconverter/convert/?Amount=1&From=TRY&To=COP Note: The exchange rate may vary depending on the bank or exchange house where it is processed.

What is not included in this experience? What extra expenses are there during th

The experience does not include international or domestic flights, travel insurance, personal expenses, meals, beverages and transfers not mentioned. As for extra expenses, we recommend bringing a daily allowance of approximately $40 usd.

If the experience is in groups, how large are the groups?

The groups are usually from 2 to 40 people approximately.

Do I have free time during the activities of the experience?

Once the day's activities are over, it is possible to have free time to enjoy at your own pace, the guide will inform you.

What recommendations are there for free time?

During your free time you can get to know the city better, visit a restaurant, walk the streets, some recommendations: Istanbul: Visit the Grand Bazaar, the Blue Mosque, take a boat ride on the Bosphorus Strait, visit the palaces, the Galata Tower, and more. Cappadocia: This region is ideal for a hot air balloon ride, visit the safari, take a vtv ride and see its subway cities. Canakkale: Stroll along the promenade, where you find the horse used during the filming of the movie Troy, tour the mirror bazaar, the clock tower and walk through its streets. Check with your guide for more information about the places you can visit. Activities and visits during free time are not included.

If the experience includes meals, what are the dishes like?

This experience includes 09 breakfasts, 01 lunch and 07 dinners. The dishes are varied, the breakfasts are buffet style, served at the hotel, they include bread, jams, fruit, eggs, coffee, fruit juices and more. Meals do not include beverages.

What is the average price of meals not included?

Meal prices vary according to the dish and location, you can find well served meals at $7.5 usd and dinners at $6.5 usd, beverages such as bottled water, soft drinks and juices at $2.5 usd, while tea and coffee at $1.5 and $2 usd.

What are the lodgings like in this adventure? What are the names of the hotels?

The accommodations during the experience are in comfortable 4 star hotels, located in central areas. Istanbul: Arena Hotel or similar as Occidental Hotel - Private double room. Canakkale: Cura Hotel or similar - Private double room. Izmir: Hotel Kaya Prestige - Private double room. Pamukkale: Lycus River Hotel or similar - Private double room. Cappadocia: Hotel Dinler or similar - Private double room. Ankara: New Park Ankara Hotel - Private double room. NOTE: Hotels are subject to change without prior notice upon arrival at your destination, you can request more information or confirmation by Chat directly to your guide 1 week prior to your arrival.

What is the minimum and maximum age and does the price change for minors?

The experience does not have a minimum age requirement, however minors must be accompanied at all times by two responsible adults (18 years of age or older) and share a room. See the "Extras" section to learn more about rates for minors. Children under 5 years of age at the time of travel are at the regular rate. The maximum recommended age for this experience is 60 years old and in good physical condition.

If I arrive a day early or leave a day late, where can I stay?

The experience begins and ends in Istanbul. If you wish to take additional nights in this city, you can consult our extras section or with your guide through the traveler chat within your session, to find out which are the best options.

Will I have internet and/or telephone coverage, as well as Wifi?

Wifi is available in each of the hotels where you stay, as for coverage you can buy a chip to keep you connected.

Will I be able to charge my electronic devices?

Yes, you will be able to charge your electronic devices in the hotels provided.

What voltage is used, do I need an adapter?

The voltage in Turkey is 230V with a frequency of 50 Hz. The plugs have two round pins, type F. Colombian and Mexican travelers need an adapter.

When can I arrive for day 1?

The first day is exclusively for your arrival in Istanbul, the guide will be waiting for you upon arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST). It is important to share your flight schedule with the guide through your booking chat.

When will we finish on the last day?

The last day is exclusively for the return to your home city. You must share your flight schedule for the transfer from the hotel to Istanbul International Airport (IST) with the guide through your booking chat.

What physical condition do I need to complete this experience?

During the experience you will have some activities that require a little physical effort, such as short distance walks, however it is advisable to be in good physical condition since you will be active and visit different places.

Do I need travel insurance? What should my policy cover?

To visit Turkey it is necessary to have travel insurance to cover any eventuality such as delayed or cancelled flights, as well as major medical insurance for any type of emergency.

Do I need any special equipment? What kind of clothing do I need?

Comfortable clothes, walking shoes, coat, bathing suit, sunglasses, sunscreen, cap or hat. During visits to mosques, necklines and bare shoulders and legs should be avoided. This applies to both men and women.

What size backpack or suitcase do you recommend? Can I keep my luggage?

It is recommended that you carry a light backpack or suitcase of a maximum of 20 kilos and only carry what is necessary.

Do I need a visa to enter the country?

It is necessary to check directly with your country's embassy to confirm if there are any visa requirements to visit Turkey. This will depend on your nationality. It is also important that your passport has at least six months validity from the date of your return. Consult the following link for visa requirements according to your country: https://localadventures.mx/visas-and-restrictions ###MX Travelers with Mexican passports require an electronic visa (ETa), processed digitally. ###CO Travelers with Colombian passports do NOT need a visa to enter Turkey as long as the visit does not exceed 90 days. Note: It is the traveler's responsibility to have the corresponding requirements to leave the country and to access the destination; in case of denial, LocalAdventures is not responsible for any charges derived from such situation.

Does it include international flights to get to the destination?

No, this experience does not include international and/or domestic flights. ###MX The approximate fare departing from Mexico City is between $21,700 mxn. ###CO The approximate fare departing from the city of Bogota ranges between $1,180USD. NOTE: The above fares are merely indicative, the price may vary according to the weather.

Tour Enjoy Turkey In An Unforgettable Adventure

Accommodation Istanbul

03 nights at Arena Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Accommodation Canakkal

01 night at Cura Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Accommodation Izmir

01 night in Kaya Prestige Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Accommodation Pamukkal

01 night in Lycus River Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Accommodation Cappadocia

02 nights in Dinler Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Accommodation in Ankara

01 night at New Park Ankara Hotel (4 stars) or similar.

Meals

09 breakfasts, 01 lunch and 07 dinners.

Guide

Spanish speaking professional guide.

Internal Transfers

Transfers by private air-conditioned bus.

Airport Transfers

Transfer Airport - Hotel - Airport in Istanbul.

Ferry Tour

Ferry across the Dardanelles Strait.

Entrance fees

Entrance fees to the above mentioned visits are included.

Not included:

Flights not included

International and/or domestic flights are not included.

Expenses not included

Personal expenses, tips, insurance not included.

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Day 1 Arrival in Istanbul
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Arrival in Istanbul

Start this unforgettable adventure in Turkey with your arrival at Istanbul International Airport (IST), where your guide will be waiting for you to transfer you to your hotel, which is approximately 45 minutes away.
Check-in at the hotel and according to your flight time you have time to start exploring Istanbul on your own or rest and adapt to the time change.
Istanbul is the largest city in Turkey and represents the cultural and economic center of the country, it is also known for being transcontinental, as the Bosphorus Strait divides it into two parts, one of which is in Europe and the other in Asia.
Note: You must report at gate 9 of the airport for your transfer to the hotel, where you will meet your guide, who will be waiting for you between the airport and the parking lot. Hotel check-in is available from 3:00 p.m. onwards.
Meals: No.
Accommodation: Hotel Arena (4 stars) or similar - Private double room.
Note: Itinerary times are approximate.
Day 2 Istanbul - Ferry Ride - Troy - Canakkale
8:00 am - 1:20 pm

Istanbul - Ferry Ride - Troy - Canakkale

Get ready to leave Istanbul, have breakfast at the hotel and board your private transport to start a fascinating journey.
head towards the Dardanelles Strait, which, like the Bosphorus Strait divides the city between the Asian and European continent. The area is of great historical importance, which you learn about from the guide's explanation during your visit.
Day 3 Canakkale - Pergamon - Izmir
8:00 am - 11:30 am

Canakkale - Pergamon - Izmir

Have breakfast at the hotel, take your bags and head to Pergamon, an ancient city where you will find one of the most important archaeological sites in Turkey.
Pergamon represented a very influential metropolis during history, it had a walled citadel on top of the hill and a city that extended to the bottom of the hillside.
Day 4 Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale
7:00 am - 8:40 am

Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale

Start the day with a nutritious breakfast at the hotel in Izmir, then you travel by road for about an hour to Ephesus.
In ancient times the port city of Ephesus was an important religious, commercial and cultural center, nowadays its ruins are very well preserved and represent a tourist attraction worth visiting.
Day 5 Pamukkale - Kervansaray - Cappadocia
7:00 am - 2:00 pm

Pamukkale - Kervansaray - Cappadocia

Finish breakfast and travel for a little over 8 hours to Kervansaray, along the way you find yourself surrounded by wonderful scenery and stop for lunch and a short stretch.
Visit the medieval palace and fort of Kervansaray, an impressive place that offered lodging, food and service for the merchants who passed through the area and also functioned as a stable for their animals, which were mainly camels. Undoubtedly a very interesting place that you will enjoy visiting.
Day 6 Cappadocia - Underground City
9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cappadocia - Underground City

After breakfast at the hotel you have the whole day to enjoy the amazing region of Cappadocia.
Start with a visit to the Cappadocia - Underground City Open Air Museum, where you will see some churches and rock carved constructions, which maintain a very cool interior.
To continue the day you visit the troglodyte village of Uchisar, a quiet town with an impressive view of its castle, a space carved in stone that served as protection and defense against attacks.
Visit Avanos, a village of potters as well as a local stone handicraft center, where you find carved pieces with traditional designs.
Day 7 Cappadocia - Ankara
8:00 am - 10:00 am

Cappadocia - Ankara

Have breakfast and arrange your luggage to continue with this experience. Have some free time during the morning.
Day 8 Ankara - Istanbul
8:00 am - 2:30 pm

Ankara - Istanbul

After a hearty breakfast at the hotel in Ankara you prepare for your return to Istanbul.
During the approximately 5 hour drive, you stop for lunch, relax a bit and continue.
Day 9 Visit Istanbul
8:00 am - 4:00 pm

Visit Istanbul

Enjoy a full breakfast at the hotel and then take the city tour of Istanbul.
Start the visit with the Hagia Sophia Mosque, built by order of Emperor Justinian (6th century), an architectural masterpiece that for many years served as a model for other mosques.
Continue to the ancient Hippodrome, where you contemplate the Egyptian obelisk, the Serpentine Column, the Column of Constantine and the German Fountain.
Visit the Blue Mosque, one of the largest and most famous in Turkey, then at noon you have lunch in a typical restaurant.
In the early afternoon you visit the Topkapi Palace, in Turkish the palace of the Cannon Gate, known for being the first palace and administrative center of the Ottoman Empire, which has multiple buildings for the service of the Sultan, his concubines and family.
You will end your tour of Istanbul at the Grand Bazaar, one of the largest and oldest in the country, where you can take the opportunity to buy some souvenirs before your return home.
Day 10 Istanbul - City of origin
8:00 am - 8:00 pm

Istanbul - City of origin

Wake up and have breakfast at the hotel in Istanbul for the last time during this adventure.
Transfer to Istanbul International Airport (IST) according to your flight schedule.
Meals: Breakfast.
Accommodation: No.
Note: Itinerary times are approximate.

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Arrival in Istanbul

Istanbul - Ferry Ride - Troy - Canakkale

Canakkale - Pergamon - Izmir

Izmir - Ephesus - Pamukkale

Pamukkale - Kervansaray - Cappadocia

Cappadocia - Underground City

Cappadocia - Ankara

Ankara - Istanbul

Visit Istanbul

Istanbul - City of origin

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