Best of Turkey
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- City sightseeing
- Cruise
- Museum and gallery visits
- Family
- Customizable
- Booking Type Instant booking
- duration 15 days
- tour type Small group Request as private
- age requirement 15-99 yrs
- max group size 16
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-3127
- Footprint Carbonneutral CO2 emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
- Operated in English
- Discover the ancient and modern lives within Turkey as you explore thousands of years of history in the remarkable ruins of Ephesus, discover a WWI battlefield in Gallipoli, and immerse yourself in the vibrant vibe of the university town Eskesihir.
- Take in the dizzying diversity of this epic landscape with a visit to the stunning natural hot springs of Pamukkale, a cruise along the picture-perfect Turkish coast over Sunken Cities, and an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy-tale land of Cappadocia.
- Get to know the friendly locals with a fruit wine tasting in the serene village of Sirince and a home-cooked dinner at a local cave home in Cappadocia, then get treated to a Turkish BBQ feast by your local hosts in Kayakoy and get your hands dirty making ci borek – a popular local snack.
- Pull on your walking shoes and set out on a half-day trek along a section of rugged coastline, following part of the ancient walking trail of the Lycian Way and exploring the exotic landscape of Cappadocia on a short hike in the valley.
- Get among local life, from taking local buses and trains to enjoying a traditional gulet (boat) trip and staying in one of the cave hotels that Cappadocia is famed for.
- 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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Get your Turkish delights on a 15-day adventure in Istanbul. This trip is a mix of ancient ruins and modern cities, Islamic mysticism and Ottoman influence, inland discoveries and coastal cruising, and everything in between! Discover Gallipoli on a guided tour that will teach you about its significance during the First World War, unlock the secrets of the ancient city of Ephesus, admire Oludeniz’s Blue Lagoon from high up on the ancient Lycian Way and swim and snorkel in the Mediterranean on a traditional gulet cruise from Kas. From the winding laneways of Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar to the bizarre landscapes of Cappadocia, take the plunge and discover a new way of experiencing Turkey.
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Day 1: Istanbul
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Day 2: Canakkale
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Day 3: Selcuk
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Day 4: Selcuk
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Day 5: Pamukkale
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Day 6: Kayakoy
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Day 7: Kayakoy
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Day 8: Kas/Kekova
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Day 9: Kas/Kekova
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Day 10: Konya
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Day 11: Cappadocia
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Day 12: Cappadocia
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Day 13: Eskisehir
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Day 14: Istanbul
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Day 15: Istanbul
- Hotel (10 nights), Guest house (4 nights)
- 14 Breakfasts, 2 Lunches, 2 Dinners
- Private Bus , Public Bus , Train , Dolmus , Gulet (boat)
- An expert tour leader
- Istanbul - Orientation Walk
- Gallipoli - Fully guided Gallipoli tour & visit to the Commonwealth graveyards
- Selcuk - Leader-led orientation walk
- Troy - Archaeological site visit
- Ephesus - Archaeological site visit
- Sirince - Village visit and fruit wine tasting
- Pamukkale - Hierapolis and Travertines National Park
- Kayakoy - Village visit
- Lycian Way - Hike from Kayakoy to Oludeniz Beach
- Kayakoy - Home-cooked Turkish BBQ dinner
- Kas - Leader led orientation walk
- Kas - Handicraft market
- Kekova - Turkish Coast Cruising & Sunken Cities
- Konya - Mevlana Museum
- Cappadocia - Leader-led orientation walk
- Cappadocia - Dinner at Local Family Home
- Goreme - Valley walk
- Eskisehir - Odunpazarı Village Visit
- Eskisehir - Ci Börek making & tasting
- 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 Best of Turkey tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. World Nomads' travel insurance has been designed by travelers for travelers.
- Personal Itinerary can be tweaked and customized.
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- Privacy Enjoy a tour focused solely on you or your travel group.
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No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best of Turkey 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.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 15 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 15 May 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 57 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceBest 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.
VisaFor 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.
Is this trip right for you- This trip uses a combination of public and private transport, and all vehicles are modern and have air-conditioning and most are fitted with seat belts. Some journeys can be long in order to maximise the areas visited, but this gives you a chance to interact with the local community and see more of the country. You'll also be pleasantly surprised to find most Turkish buses have wi-fi and serve coffee and cake! Please note that you'll have to carry your own luggage on and off the bus, so make sure it doesn’t exceed our weight and size recommendations. You can find specifics under ‘Packing’ in the ‘Essential Trip Information’ section.
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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