Best of Turkey Tour
Turkey
Departure Dates:
23rd March 2019;
6th, 20th April 2019;
4th, 18th May 2019;
1st, 15th, 29th June 2019;
13th, 27th July 2019;
19th, 26th August 2019;
7th, 21st September 2019;
5th, 19th October 2019;
2nd, 16th November 2019;
Itinerary:
Day 1 Saturday
Istanbul and the Bosphorous
Welcome to Istanbul. You will be transferred to your hotel and at 13:00 we will have a short visit to the Egyptian Spice Bazaar and a cruise along the European and Asian shores of the Bosphorous.
Overnight Istanbul 4* Nidya Hotel Galataport
Day 2 (Sunday)- Ankara, Cappadocia
After breakfast we drive towards the nation's capital, Ankara to visit Anitkabir, the Mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before continuing on to the surreal landscape of Cappadocia.
Overnight Cappadocia Boutique Cave Elevres Stone House Hotel
(B, D)
Day 3 (Monday) - Goreme Open-Air Museum, Pasabag, Uchisar
Today we tour the Goreme open-air museum, Pasabag and Uchisar castle. Photo opportunities are everywhere so have your cameras ready! Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Tonight, don't miss the optional Turkish folklore evening featuring folklore and belly dancers... a night you won't forget! Overnight Cappadocia.
(B, D)
Day 4(Tuesday)-Underground City, Konya
This morning we visit and explore Kaymakli underground city. Then leaving Cappadocia we head south, towards Konya, along the ancient Silk Road, visiting Sultanhani Caravansary, just as the ancient traders did. Once in Konya we tour the Mevlana Museum and Alaeddin Mosque. Overnight Konya 4 star Hotel to be advised
(B, D)
Day 5(Wednesday)- Sagalassos, Pamukkale
Today we head for Pamukkale and it's calcium travertines. Along the way we visit the ancient site of Sagalassos. Conquered by Alexander the Great in 333 BC, earthquakes and plague saw its demise in 541-2. Today it is one of the best preserved sites in Turkey and is on the UNESCO Tentaice list.
Overnight Pamukkale 5 star Colossae Thermal Hotel
(B, D)
Day 6(Thursday)- Pamukkale
Visit the ruins of Hierapolis, the Temple of Apollo, Necropolis, and stroll over the magnificent white calcium terraces of Pamukkale. This afternoon we will enjoy a display of locally handcrafted leather goods.
Overnight Ku?adas? Boutique Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
(B, D)
Day 7(Friday) - Ephesus, Istanbul
Absorb yourself in history today with a guided tour of Ephesus and a visit to the Temple of Artemis. Feel the mystical atmosphere of the ancient city and theatre. Carpet weaving has long traditions in Turkey and at the carpet village we learn how the carpets are made by hand what determines their value. Then you will be transferred to the airport for your flight to Istanbul. (Optional Bosphorous By Night Dinner Cruise )
Overnight Istanbul 4 star Nidya Hotel Galataport
(B)
Day 8( Saturday)- Istanbul
Your day is free until your return transfer to the airport where your tour concludes. (B)
INCLUSIONS
- Outbound Airport Transfer - Istanbul Atatürk Airport (IST) or Sabiha Gokcen Airport (SAW)
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Domestic flight between Izmir and Istanbul and transfers
- You will need to have your passport handy for any domestic flights
- Tips except driver and guide
- Entrance fees
- 7 nights - accommodation.
Exclusions
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips - driver and guide
- Anything not mentioned under inclusions.
Terms & Conditions
- Cancellation charges apply.
- No refund is given for a partially used Product.
- We publish all product information in good faith and we will use our best endeavours to operate all Products as advertised. However, we reserve the right to change the tour itinerary at any time.
- If we make a major itinerary change before departure, if time permits, we will inform you as soon as possible before your departure. A major change is one that affects at least one day out of five of the itinerary. When a major change is made, you may choose between accepting the change, obtaining a refund of money paid on the land portion of your trip, or accepting an alternative tour of the same or lesser value.
- We reserve the right to change an itinerary after departure due to local circumstances or events outside our control. In such emergency circumstances, any additional costs of necessary itinerary alterations will be covered by you. We are not responsible for any incidental expenses that may be incurred as a result of a change of itinerary, including visas, vaccinations, or non-refundable flights.
- We reserve the right to substitute hotels without prior notice. If a change becomes necessary for any reason, including alternate hotels for additional departures on the same date, or hotel location changes within or outside itinerary cities, the hotel substituted will be of equivalent or higher standard, when available, to those shown. No refunds are provided for hotel changes. Full cancellation penalties as noted above apply.
- Children aged from 8 – 11 years of age travelling on an escorted group tour in Turkey with two accompanying adults will receive a discount of 25% off the full rate. The child discount cannot be combined with other discounts. At the time of booking, whichever discount is the highest will be applied to a booking.
- The minimum traveller age for escorted group tours is 8 years.
