About this trip
Best of Turkey Tour
- 09 nights/ 10 days cultural small group tour
- Scenic land journey
- Guaranteed departures from Istanbul, roundtrip
- Prices starting at US$1640
- Accommodation in 4 - 5 star hotels based on double occupancy. Optional cave hotel
- Fully Guided sightseeing
- Includes 9 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 5 dinners
- Transfers and tours by private A/C motor coach
- Highlights: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia- Pamukkale - Izmir (Ephesus) - Pergamon - Canakkale
Itinerary
Day 1: Arrive Istanbul
Upon your arrival (IST airport), you will be met by our representative before transfer to your hotel. Spend the rest of the day at your own leisure.
Day 2: Full Day Istanbul Tour (B)
After breakfast at the hotel, a guided tour to Topkapi Palace, St. Sophia (outside only), Blue Mosque and the Grand Bazaar will commence. The day ends with an overnight stay in Istanbul.
Day 3: Istanbul - Ankara - Cappadocia (B, D)
After breakfast, we depart for Ankara where we will visit Mausoleum of Ataturk and its Museum. This is the burial place of the national hero who founded modern Republic of Turkey. We then depart for Cappadocia. After a picturesque trip along the Salt Lake, we will arrive in Cappadocia for an overnight stay.
Day 4: Cappadocia Full Day (B, L)
Early in the morning an optional 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. Lunch in a local restaurant. Here, 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.
Day 5 : Cappadocia - Konya - Pamukkale (B, D)
Early departure for Pamukkale. On the way, visit the 13th century Seljukian masterpiece Sultanhan Caravanserai before arrival in Konya. After visiting the Mausoleum of Mevlana, we continue our drive to Pamukkale for an overnight stay.
Day 6 : Pamukkale - Izmir (B, D)
After breakfast, visit the ancient Hierapolis with the magnificent Necropolis, graveyard and the lime cascade. Thereafter, we continue our drive to Selcuk to visit Temple of Artemis ''one of the seven wonders of the ancient world'' then continue to Izmir for overnight stay.
Day 7 : Izmir - Ephesus - Sirince - Izmir (B, L, D)
Morning drive to Ancient city of Ephesus where we will visit its magnificent library, theater and temples. Lunch in nomadic tent in Selcuk to taste Turkish Gozleme. Continue to marvelous village of Sirince where you be able to experience one of the most beautiful villages in Turkey. You can do shopping and taste delicious wines of the village. Return to Izmir for overnight stay.
Day 8: Izmir - Pergamum - Canakkale (B,D)
Early departure for Bergama to visit the Asklepion with its well preserved remains before continuing to Troy; the site where the legendary Trojan War took place. Drive to Canakkale for an overnight stay.
Day 9: Canakkale - Gallipoli - Istanbul (B)
After breakfast, we will cross the Dardanelles then continue to Gallipoli to visit Anzac Cove, Nek, Conk Bair, Lone Pine and 57th Regiment Memorial. Arrival in Istanbul for an overnight stay.
Day 10: Istanbul - Departure (B)
Breakfast and transfer to Istanbul airport. Only 09:00am and 01:00pm shuttles to new IST airport).
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Price
2024-2025 Departures |
Guaranteed departures from Istanbul. You can join the tour upon your arrival in Istanbul airport. All rates are in US$ per person in Dbl Room. Single room supplement is available and starting from $890 |
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2024 DEPARTURES |
HOTEL CATEGORY |
PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM |
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Aug - 02, 09, 16, 30 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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Sep - 06, 13, 20 ,27 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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Oct - 04, 11, 18 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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Nov - 01 |
Superior Hotels |
$1640 |
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Dec - 20 |
Superior Hotels |
$1640 |
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2025 DEPARTURES |
HOTEL CATEGORY |
PRICE PER PERSON IN DBL ROOM |
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Jan - 10 |
Superior Hotels |
$1640 |
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Feb - 07 |
Superior Hotels |
$1640 |
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Mar - 07, 21 |
Superior Hotels |
$1640 |
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Apr - 04, 11, 25 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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May - 02, 09, 16, 30 |
Superior Hotels |
$1830 |
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Jun - 06, 13, 20 |
Superior Hotels |
$1830 |
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Jul - 04, 18 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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Aug - 01, 15, 29 |
Superior Hotels |
$1790 |
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Sep - 05, 12, 19, 26 |
Superior Hotels |
$1830 |
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Oct - 03, 10, 17 |
Superior Hotels |
$1830 |
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Nov - 07 |
Superior Hotels |
$1650 |
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Dec - 19 |
Superior Hotels |
$1650 |
| OPTIONAL | ||
| Cappadocia Cave hotel upgrade: $240 per person (total for 2 nights) MDC Cave or Yusuf Yigitoglu | ||
| Pre-tour and Post-tour accommodation in Istanbul | ||
| US$120 per person per night in double room | ||
| US$190 per person per night in single room | ||
Accommodation
Hotels as below or similar |
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CITY |
# OF NIGTHS |
HOTELS |
Istanbul |
2 |
Titanic City or Avantgarde Levent |
Cappadocia |
2 |
Dinler Urgup or optional upgrade Cave Hotel |
Pamukkale |
1 |
Adem Pira |
Izmir |
2 |
Kaya Prestige |
Canakkale |
1 |
Kolin hotel |
Istanbul |
1 |
Kent Hotel Old City |
What's Included
Package Includes
- 09 nights accommodation in 4-5 star hotels as above or similar
- Arrival airport transfer from IST airprot to hotel. Departure transfer, only 09:00am and 01:00pm shuttles to new IST airport.
- Departure transfer, only 09:00am and 01:00pm shuttles to new IST airport.
- 09 buffet breakfasts (B), 2 lunches (L), 5 dinners (D)
- Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned non-smoking vehicle
- English speaking professional group guides
- Entrance fees per itinerary
- Local taxes and service charges
Not Included: Any international airfare, departure & airport taxes and fees if any, Passport and visa services & fees, Beverages with meals, Meals other than mentioned above, Tips to drivers, guides and tour escorts, Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone, taxi, excess baggage etc. Travel insurance, Optional tours