Best of Turkey

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  • No booking fees
  • duration 14 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 18-99 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-16224
  • 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 Cappadocia, Turkey
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • A moving visit to the WW1 battleground of Gallipoli
  • Explore the spectacular and dramatic landscapes of Cappadocia including Red Valley and White Valley
  • Tour of the ancient city of Ephesus and Troy
  • Cruise to Kekova Islands along the Mediterranean coast
  • Swim in the turquoise coastal waters of Oludeniz Lagoon
  • Discover the spectacular Lycian Coast
  • Marvel at the Whirling Dervishes Museum in Konya
  • Experience the hot springs of Pamukkale
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The "Best Of Turkey" tour starts in Istanbul and ends in Cappadocia. It is an adventure trip that takes 14 days taking you through Selçuk, Kekova, Istanbul and 6 other destinations in Turkey. "Best Of Turkey" is a guided small group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

A journey capturing the cultural pulse of Turkey. We combine the classic highlights with forays into some of the country's more unusual places. In Istanbul we explore the Grand Bazaar, Topkapi Palace and Blue Mosque, before we journey to the historical cities of Gallipoli, Troy, Ephesus, Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Then we have the opportunity to swim in the clear Aegean waters while discovering the ancient towns of Fethiye, Antalya, Kas and Kekova that characterise this exquisite coastline. Konya, known for its Whirling Dervishes, is next on the itinerary before we head to Cappadocia, famous for the underground cities and extraordinary rock formations scattered throughout the Goreme Valley, where we conclude this fascinating trip.
ITINERARY Expand All
  • Day 1 : Join Istanbul
  • Day 2 : In Istanbul
  • Day 3 : To Gallipoli, ferry to Canakkale
  • Day 4 : Drive to Selcuk, en route visit Troy
  • Day 5 : Explore Ephesus
  • Day 6 : Visit Pamukkale and Hierapolis, transfer to Fethiye
  • Day 7 : Day walk from Kayakoy to Oludeniz, drive to Kas
  • Day 8 : Cruise to Kekova Islands
  • Day 9 : To Antalya, en route visit ancient Myra and Phaselis
  • Day 10 : To Konya and Cappadocia
  • Day 11 : Cappadocia - Goreme Open Air Museum, Meskendir Valley, Red & Rose Valleys
  • Day 12 : Derinkuyu Underground City, Ihlara Canyon and Selime Monastery
  • Day 13 : Cappadocia - Uchisar, White Valley, Cavusin Zelve Monastery, Pasabaglari
  • Day 14 : Trip concludes in Cappadocia
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Accommodation
  • 2 to 3 star hotels on a twinshare basis with private facilities
Meals
  • 13 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 1 dinner
Transport
  • Arrival transfer from Istanbul Ataturk International Airport (IST) on Day 1 only
  • Private transportation
Guide
  • Expert English speaking guide throughout
Others
  • Day cruise Kekova Islands
  • Sightseeing and site entrance fees as listed
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • International airfares and taxes
  • Arrival transfers (from Sabiha Gokcen Airport, or on any day other than Day 1) and departure transfers - ask us for additional costs
  • Transport other than that stated in the itinerary
  • Additional sightseeing, entrance fees and meals other than that stated
  • Meals not mentioned in the itinerary
  • Bottled water, aerated and alcoholic drinks
  • Items of a personal nature such as beverages, phone calls, laundry, etc.
  • Travel Insurance
CUSTOMER REVIEWS
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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.
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  • Professional Access our Travel Specialists' insider knowledge.
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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Turkey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 72 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 71 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 07 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 07 June 2024, a deposit of 315 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 71 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Best of Turkey 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 Best of Turkey 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.

For Solo Travelers

A twin share room may not always be available for solo travelers as it depends on the final number of people on the tour. If you have picked twin share room while booking, and that option is not available, we will get back to you after booking. A single room might then be available against an additional fee.

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.
  • Smaller group sizes have been implemented on this tour to protect against COVID-19 and to ensure that the tour complies with local authorities’ guidelines.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • Guides are trained in our COVID-19 response plan that has been developed in line with state government medical provisions.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure.
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