Baku to the Bosphorus

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 30 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-90 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-39880
  • Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
  • Operated in English
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  • Starts Baku, Azerbaijan
  • Ends Istanbul, Turkey
  • +14
TOUR OVERVIEW
Starting in Baku and ending in Istanbul, the trip "Baku To The Bosphorus " is a guided explorer tour that takes 30 days. You will visit Telavi, Kastamonu, Istanbul and 13 other destinations in 4 different countries. "Baku To The Bosphorus " is a small group trip which will include accommodation, transport and others. See below for further details.

Journey from the shores of the Caspian Sea to Constantinople; explore the mountains, monasteries and unique cultures and cuisine of the Caucasus. You will follow the routes of trade and conquest in the footsteps of Mongol, Persian and Ottoman armies to the borders of Byzantium. Discover ancient underground cities and Silk Road caravanserai and the contemporary tea fields and silk manufacture on this Silk Road to Istanbul.  
 
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Baku
  • Day 2: Baku
  • Day 3: Baku to Sheki
  • Day 4: Sheki and Kish
  • Day 5: To Kakheti
  • Day 6: Kakheti to Stepantsminda
  • Day 7: Kazbegi and Stepantsminda
  • Day 8: Kutaisi via Gori
  • Day 9: Mestia (Svaneti)
  • Day 10: Mestia (Svaneti)
  • Day 11: Return to Kutaisi
  • Day 12: Kutaisi to Akhaltsikhe via Borjomi
  • Day 13: Into Armenia and Gyumri
  • Day 14: To Yerevan
  • Day 15: Yerevan
  • Day 16: To Goris
  • Day 17: Goris
  • Day 18: Goris to Dilijan
  • Day 19: Dilijan to Tbilisi
  • Day 20: Tbilisi
  • Day 21: Tbilisi to Batumi and to Camlihemsin
  • Day 22: Camlihemsin
  • Day 23: To Trabzon and on to Ordu
  • Day 24: To Samsun and on to Kastamonu
  • Day 25: Kastamonu to Safranbolu
  • Day 26: Safranbolu to Amasra: Safranbolu
  • Day 27: Safranbolu to Bursa
  • Day 28: Bursa to Istanbul
  • Day 29: Istanbul
  • Day 30: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 29 Hotel/Guesthouse (twin share) Optional single supplement available for hotel stays on this journey – prices available on request.
Meal
  • 1 Dinner(s)
Transport
  • All transfers including to and from the airport.
Guide
  • Comprehensive schedule of sightseeing with certified Local Guides. You’ll have a generous sprinkling of free time to relax or explore on your own.
  • An experienced Tour Leader accompanies the whole journey to keep your adventure on track. Local Guides are native to each destination and as certified professionals will share their immense knowledge with you. 24/7 support is available in the office and on the ground.
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Baku and from Istanbul are not included in this price. We always recommend that you arrive 1 day prior to your tour starting date.
  • Travel insurance is not included in this Baku to the Bosphorus tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
This tour has not received any customer reviews yet. However, you can expect a good tour as it is run by a trusted travel specialist who has received 8 reviews for other tours with an average 5.0 rating.
REQUEST A PRIVATE, CUSTOMIZABLE DEPARTURE By design, this is a group tour. You can however request a private, customized version of this tour for yourself or your private group of people. Private departures are usually more expensive, but come with these benefits:
  • Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
  • Protected Travel within your own bubble.
  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
  • Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Baku to the Bosphorus tour. You can cancel the tour up to 78 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 77 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 10 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 10 July 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 77 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Baku to the Bosphorus tour requires that you have adequate and valid travel insurance covering medical and personal accidents, including repatriation costs and emergency evacuation. World Nomads offers travel insurance for independent travelers and intrepid families.

Visa

For this Baku to the Bosphorus tour getting the required visa(s) is the responsibility for each individual traveller, as visa requirements vary depending on your nationality. We recommend to check with your local embassies representing the countries that you are traveling to, as part of this itinerary.

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