Absolute Turkey: Winter

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  • Booking Type Instant booking
  • duration 15 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 12-95 yrs
  • max group size 15
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-4992
  • 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 Istanbul, Turkey
  • Ends Istanbul, Turkey
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover historic cities and explore the ancient ruins of Ephesus.
  • Marvel at the extraordinary scenery of Cappadocia.
  • Enjoy dinner in a local family home.
The "Absolute Turkey: Winter" trip starts from and ends in Istanbul. It is a cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 15 days taking you through Canakkale, Goreme, Ankara and 6 other destinations in Turkey. "Absolute Turkey: Winter" is a guided small group trip that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

On the winter edition of our comprehensive Turkey tour, you'll see the country's incredible sights without battling the crowds. Begin your trip roaming the palaces and mosques of Istanbul before journeying into the bizarre as you explore otherworldly Cappadocia. From the ancient city of Hierapolis to the bustling bazaars of Istanbul, our local Chief Experience Officers (CEOs) will show you the region’s hidden gems and make sure your trip burns brightly in your memory long after you've left this crossroads of Asia and Europe.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1: Istanbul
  • Day 2: Istanbul/Bolu
  • Day 3: Bolu/Göreme
  • Day 4 - 5: Göreme
  • Day 6: Göreme/Konya
  • Day 7: Konya/Antalya
  • Day 8: Antalya
  • Day 9: Antalya/Pamukkale
  • Day 10: Pamukkale/Selçuk
  • Day 11: Selçuk
  • Day 12: Selçuk/Bergama
  • Day 13: Bergama/Çanakkale
  • Day 14: Çanakkale/Istanbul
  • Day 15: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • Hotels (14 nts).
Meals
  • 14 breakfasts, 2 dinners
    Note: Allow USD285-370 for meals not included.
  • Traditional dinner with local family (Cappadocia)
Transport
  • Private air-conditioned van.
Guide
  • CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout.
Included activities
  • Your G for Good Moment: Çöp(m)adam Visit, Ayvalık
  • Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group
  • Your Local Living Moment: Dinner with Local Family, ÇavuÅŸin
  • Your Foodie Moment: Cooking Class, Selçuk
  • Istanbul walking tour
  • Visit to the Göreme Open Air Museum
  • Guided walk in a valley with Underground City exploration
  • Ancient Hierapolis and Pamukkale entrance and guided walk
  • Ephesus entrance and visit
  • Cooking class in a nearby village
  • Troy entrance and guided visit
  • Gallipoli battlefields entrance and guided visit
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to/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 Absolute Turkey: Winter tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
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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 Absolute Turkey: Winter tour. You can cancel the tour up to 62 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 61 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 28 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 28 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 61 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Absolute Turkey: Winter 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 Absolute Turkey: Winter 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.

Age Requirement

You must be 18 to travel unaccompanied on this tour. For minors travelling with a guardian over 21 years old, the minimum age is 12.

Does this trip suit me?
  • 1. Service Level : Standard Comfortable tourist-class accommodations with character; mix of public and private transport.
  • 2. Trip Type : Small Group Group trips average 12 travellers per departure, depending on the adventure. The maximum is usually no more than 16, but some can be smaller or bigger, depending on the trip. Check individual trips for details.
  • 3. Travel Style : Classic All of the highlights, culture, access, and I-can’t-believe-we-did-that moments, all at a great price.
  • 4. Physical Grading : 2 - Light Light walking and hiking suitable for most fitness levels. Nothing too challenging.
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 protocols have been adhered to.
  • Elevated hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues. Frequently touched surfaces are regularly disinfected.
  • This tour requires you to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 at least 14 days before your departure day or have a negative PCR test within 96 hours before your departure day.
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