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Well organized with good guides. Small groups and well paced and decent time for departure from one city to another.
Jagdev, Aug 2017
Country(ies): Turkey
Tour type: Small Group
Group size: Min: 2 | Max: 20
Accommodation: 4 to 5-star hotels
Meals:
Transport: A/C minibus
Highlights: Istanbul, Gallipoli battlefields & memorials, Troy, Pergamum Acropolis, Ancient Greek & Roman ruins at Ephesus & Hieropolis, Pamukkale calcium travertines, Sultanhani Caravansary, Cappadocia underground churches & fairy chimneys.
Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10-day tour. Starting in cosmopolitan Istanbul we travel to the WWII memorials of Gallipoli, followed by the ancient sites of Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus. In Konya we learn about the art of Sufi dancing and commemorate Rumi's poetry. We soak our feet in the thermal pools of Pammukale before we explore the incredible dreamlike landscape and rock formations of Cappadoci. We also visit Turkey's modern day capital city Ankara, and end the trip in Istanbul.
If our scheduled departure dates don’t work for you, or you would prefer not to travel with a group, then we can also run this tour privately for you. Please contact us for more information and prices.
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This tour is also available for booking privately for travel anytime through the year, and we can also customise the itinerary to fit your personal requirements. Please contact us for details and prices.
The hotels and accommodations listed below are the ones we most often on this tour. From time to time we may exchange these for similar properties at the same level. In general, specific hotels cannot be guaranteed on our group tours, but you may select your preferred options if you are booking a tailor-made trip.
Lalahan Hotel
Istanbul, Turkey
Lalahan Hotel is found in Istanbul, near several well-known attractions, including the Hagia Sophia. It has 18 air-conditioned rooms. It offers free WiFi, babysitting services, and breakfast each morning.
Sirkeci Mansion Hotel
Istanbul
This is a small, intimate boutique hotel in the Sirkeci district of Istanbul, close to the famous Blue Mosque. Its facilities include a restaurant, rooftop terrace, and bar, as well as a full range of wellness facilities, including Turkish baths.
MD Barbaros Hotel
Çanakkale, Turkey
MD Barbaros Hotel is located in the Turkish city of Canakkale, in a central location close to several attractions. It has 64 fully-equipped, air-conditioned rooms, as well as a range of modern facilities.
Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel
Kusadasi
This 4-star hotel is found in the centre of Kusadasi, directly across from the main beach promenade. It offers views of the Aegean Sea from its roof terrace and some of the rooms. It also features a rooftop pool and bar, conference rooms.
Colossae Thermal Hotel
Pamukkale
Featuring thermal pools, an outdoor swimming pool and spa centre, this large hotel offers comfortable accommodation just a couple of miles from the ancient city of Hierapolis. Free Wi-Fi is provided throughout the hotel.
Elevres Stone House Hotel
Ürgüp
This family run hotel has rooms in separate stone-built villa style buildings with large comfortable rooms. Food is home cooked and traditional and the staff are friendly and helpful. The quiet, remote location has good views of the surrounding hills
Port Bosphorus Hotel
Istanbul
This large hotel is found in the Istanbul city centre, near Karakoy and the Galata Tower. It has 111 rooms of different types, some with river views and some family-friendly.
Our tours are designed to include all that you need to enjoy a really special time in the destination you‘re visiting. However, we do also offer some extra options to complement the tour and add some additional sightseeing or activities, or some extra time at either end of the tour.
All accommodation based options (e.g. Single supplements, extra nights, cruise upgrades) should be booked and paid for in advance so that we can make the appropriate arrangements. Other options may either be booked and paid for in advance or while you are on the tour, though we recommend booking in advance to ensure there are no issues with availability.
Many options are priced the same throughout the year, but some may incur single or high season supplements - full details are given on the tour reservation form or on request.
The detailed Tour Notes below have been written to give you some more detailed information about how the tour runs, what to expect, and how to prepare for your holiday. We recommend downloading an up to date copy of these shortly before you travel in case of any changes.
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