10 days tour

Essential Turkey (5 Star Hotels)

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Essential Turkey (5 Star Hotels)

This tour includes:

Transport

Air-conditioned, modern coach or mini-bus.

Accommodation

5 star hotels

Hygieneprotocol

For any tour departing from February 1st, 2023, we wonโ€™t be requiring travelers to be vaccinated. However, we strongly recommend that all travelers and staff are vaccinated to protect other tour members as well as the communities visited. Some countries and airlines may still request travelers to be vaccinated, so please make sure to check travel and entry requirements thoroughly. 

Others

From Istanbul Airport and Sabiha Gokcen Airport (on day 1) Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism. Complimentary hotel and coach Wi-Fi ( where available )

Guide

Services of experienced Travel Talk local guides licenced by the Ministry of Tourism

Meals

9 breakfasts, 6 dinners

Not included:

Insurance

Others

Any flights not mentioned above Travel Insurance Meals not stated above Items of a personal nature Tips and gestures Entrance fees to the sights and museums Optional activities

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Itinerary of your trip Essential Turkey (5 Star Hotels)

  • Day 1 Day 1: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 1: Istanbul

      Welcome to Turkey! At the Istanbul airport terminal keep your eyes peeled for the Travel Talk sign for your transfer to the hotel. Meet in the hotel lobby at 7:00pm for an informal meeting with your group and guide. Until then, you can start to explore Istanbul like climbing to the top of the Galata Tower for epic views or splash some cash at the Grand Bazaar. After the meeting, join in an optional group dinner at a local restaurant to get to know your new travel mates. Included Activities Group Dinner

  • Day 2 Day 2: Istanbul City Tour
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 2: Istanbul City Tour

      After breakfast, we begin to explore the magical old town of Istanbul. Stroll through the historical heart of the old city, making stops along the way to the Blue Mosque, Hippodrome, majestic Topkapi Palace and the Hagia Sophia. In the afternoon take an optional cruise down the Bosphorus river and see the epic skyline. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Blue Mosque Sightseeing of Hagia Sophia Sightseeing of Topkapi Palace Museum Optional Activities Bosphorus Boat Cruise - 10 EUR Entrance Fees Blue Mosque - Free Hagia Sophia - 25 EUR Topkapi Palace Museum - 1700 TL

  • Day 3 Day 3: Istanbul, Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 3: Istanbul, Cappadocia

      Today we sit back and relax in the coach. Watch the amazing Turkish scenery unfold before us and see small towns and villages as we pass on by. We will drive through the capital city of Ankara before we reach Cappadocia. In the afternoon, we will visit Derinkuyu Underground City, a city complete with a church, wells, food stores, and even stables which is all located 60m under the ground. End the day with an optional traditional Hamman (Turkish bath). Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Derinkuyu Underground City Optional Activities Turkish Bath Experience - 30 EUR Entrance Fees Derinkuyu Underground City - 13 EUR

  • Day 4 Day 4: Cappadocia
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 4: Cappadocia

      Rise and shine, it will be an early start for our optional sunrise hot air balloon ride over the stunning landscapes and fairy chimneys of Cappadocia. Or if preferred enjoy a leisurely start to the morning before we all fill up on breakfast. We will explore the UNESCO World Heritage listed Gรถreme, and tick off bucket list sights along the way including Gรถreme Musuem, Pigeon Valley, Uchisar and Cavusin. Tonight, get your dancing shoes on for our optional Turkish Night. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Goreme Open Air Museum Visit Sightseeing of Cavusin Sightseeing of Pigeon Valley Sightseeing of Uchisar Optional Activities Turkish Night Show - 35 EUR Hot Air Balooning - 290 EUR Entrance Fees Goreme Open Air Museum - 20 EUR

  • Day 5 Day 5: Cappadocia, Konya
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 5: Cappadocia, Konya

      Itโ€™s time to hit the road to Konya, home of the famous whirling dervishes โ€“ members of the Sufism order. Along the way we will stop at Devrent Valley, a unique honeycombed canyon with rock-cut underground dwellings and churches from the Byzantine period. You can relax and replay cherished moments of discovery at our overnight stay in Konya. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Devrent Valley

  • Day 6 Day 6: Konya, Pamukkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 6: Konya, Pamukkale

      Meet the diverse Turkish culture and its various facades today. Starting with an 8-century-old center of education and architectural beauty, Karatay Madrasa, continue to the Museum and Mausoleum of Mevlana, also globally known as Rumi. Explore the ideas and works of the famous scholar, poet and theologist of the 13th century, whose teachings of understanding and acceptance have lived on to this day. From cultural to natural wonders, we travel towards to the Cotton Castle of Turkey, Pamukkale. Your seat for dinner is already reserved at the hotel restaurant.. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Karatay Madrasa - 3 EUR Mevlana Museum Visit

  • Day 7 Day 7: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 7: Pamukkale, Ephesus, Kusadasi

      Get your cameras ready, as it is time to visit Pamukkale, or โ€˜cotton castleโ€™ in Turkish. Pamukkale is a natural site that contains hot springs and travertine, giving the appearance of terraces made by carbonate minerals left by the flowing water. The ancient city of Hierapolis was built on top of the white castle and people have bathed in its pools for thousands of years. Our next stop is the spectacular, well preserved ancient city of Ephesus. Ephesus was cited in the book of Revelations, and historians believe the Gospel of John was written here. Famed for the Temple of Artemis which was completed around 550 BC and is one of the seven wonders of the ancient world. We will sleep overnight in the seaside town of Kusadasi. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Pamukkale White Terraces Sightseeing of Ephesus Ancient City Entrance Fees Pamukkale White Terraces โ€“ 30 EUR Ephesus Ancient City โ€“ 40 EUR

  • Day 8 Day 8: Kusadasi, Troy, Canakkale
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 8: Kusadasi, Troy, Canakkale

      After breakfast we will depart for ancient city of Troy. You may of heard of Troy from Greek mythology or maybe just watched the Brad Pitt movie, but now you will visit the ruins and archaeological site of the city of Troy, and of course the famous wooden horse. We will stay overnight in Canakkale. You will have the evening to relax and discover the town. Meals Included Breakfast, Dinner Included Activities Sightseeing of Troy Ancient City Entrance Fees Troy Ancient City โ€“ 27 EUR

  • Day 9 Day 9: Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 9: Canakkale, Gallipoli, Istanbul

      Today we depart for the shores of Gallipoli. A place of important significance for Aussies and Kiwis, we will visit the beach and cemeteries at ANZAC Cove, before paying our respects at memorial sites Chunuk Bair and Lone Pine. In the afternoon, we will drive back to where our adventure began, Istanbul. Meals Included Breakfast Included Activities Sightseeing of Anzac Cove Sightseeing of Beach Cemetery Sightseeing of Lone Pine Sightseeing of Chunuk Bair Sightseeing of War Trenches

  • Day 10 Day 10: Istanbul
    • 12:00 am - 11:59 pm

      Day 10: Istanbul

      Our trip will end in Istanbul after we say goodbye to our new friends over breakfast and check-out of the hotel by 11:00am. Meals Included 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: 18 / Max: 59

Age range allowed for this experience.

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