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Booking Type Instant booking
duration 5 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 15-99 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-27534
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English

Starts Goreme, Turkey
Ends Istanbul, Turkey

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Discover UNESCO world heritage site - Hattusas Ancient Site - known for its well-preserved temples and royal residences.
Explore Turkey's capital of Ankara during a guided orientation walk that will lead you to the Mausoleum of Atatürk, founder, and first president of the Turkish Republic.
You'll dig into local Turkish delicacies like the famous wet burgers, enjoy a local lunch at a traditional Aspava and get your taste buds tingling with a borek tasting.
Be mesmerised by the picturesque streets of Eskişehir and enjoy a gondola ride on the city's Porsuk river.
Wander the continent-straddling metropolis of Istanbul, strutting your stuff with the locals on a popular street, sipping rich coffee and discovering the secret corners of the city.
By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Intrepid Foundation partner, CYDD (Çağdaş Yaşamı Destekleme Derneği). Donations help them provide scholarships and educational programs for economically disadvantaged youth in Turkey.
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Starting in Goreme and ending in Istanbul, the "Turkey Backroads" trip is a guided city sightseeing tour that takes 5 days. You will travel through Istanbul, Goreme and Ankara in Turkey. "Turkey Backroads" is a small group trip which includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

Set out on a five-day trip through Turkey, packed full of ancient monuments and local moments. Wander through Turkey's capital of Ankara, learn about the country's deep history, explore the Mausoleum of Atatürk and then roam around the picturesque streets of Eskişehir, enjoying a gondola ride on the Porsuk river. Stroll the lively streets of Istanbul with your local leader and let them show you where to get the best islak burger in town. This trip is designed so that even if you’re short on time, you can explore the backroads of Turkey and uncover all the good stuff.

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Day 1: Cappadocia/Ankara
Day 2: Ankara
Day 3: Eskisehir
Day 4: Istanbul
Day 5: Istanbul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Hotel (4 nights)

Meals

4 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches

Transport

Private Bus , Train , Tram , Funicular

Guide

An expert tour leader

Included Activities

Bogazkale - Hattusha UNESCO Archaeological Site
Ankara - Orientation Walk
Ankara - Mausoleum of Ataturk
Ankara - Museum of Anatolian Civilizations
Eskisehir - Odunpazarı Village Visit
Eskisehir - Ci Borek Cooking Demonstration
Istanbul - Taksim District Orientation Walk
Istanbul – Street Food Tasting (Wet Burger)

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Any international flights to Goreme 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 Turkey Backroads tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Turkey Backroads tour. You can cancel the tour up to 58 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 57 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 15 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Turkey Backroads 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 Turkey Backroads 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.

Is this trip right for you

This trip is made for travellers who value their independence but also want the benefit of a local leader and a group of like-minded travellers. The itinerary has a mix of included activities and free time when your leader will offer suggestions. Please budget spending money for optional activities you want to partake in.
Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in July and August, though the east will be cooler than the city.
As this trip departs Cappadocia early on Day 1, we highly recommend staying a few extra days before your tour to enjoy all this great destination has to offer.

COVID VACCINATION POLICY

Proof of vaccination against COVID-19 is no longer mandatory on departures after 1st January 2023. Nonetheless, all travellers are strongly advised to be vaccinated as a safety measure to protect themselves and others on the tour. This policy excludes all Polar trips and select adventure cruises, where testing and vaccination are required.

Also, proof of vaccination may still be required at specific entry points or by the airlines. Therefore, please make sure to check all the travel requirements carefully before travelling.

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has received the World Travel and Tourism Council’s Safe Travels stamp, which provides travellers with assurance that COVID-19 health and hygiene global standardised protocols have been adopted.
Hygiene and safety guidelines will be followed to ensure your well being is looked after during travels.

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