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duration 10 days
tour type Group Request as private
age requirement 10-99 yrs
max group size 50
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-46207
Footprint Carbonneutral CO₂ emissions resulting from all trips on Bookmundi will be offset via investments in carbon reduction projects.
Operated in English
Starts/Ends Istanbul, Turkey

TOUR OVERVIEW

The "Best Of Turkey" tour starts from and ends in Istanbul. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 10 days taking you through Istanbul in Turkey. "Best Of Turkey" is a guided group tour that includes accommodation in hotels, transport, meals and others.

See impressive historical highlights in Istanbul and the geological wonderland in Cappadocia, discover the ruins of Ephesus, and relax on its mesmerising Mediterranean Coast, on this memorable ten-day tour of some of Turkey's most impressive sights. Stroll the beautifully arranged streets of Istanbul and admire the famous Blue Mosque, a unique piece of architecture built for Sultan Ahmet I. Catch sight of Antalya, praising its imposing mountains and relaxing beaches and continue your adventure in Cappadocia, with the spectacular Goreme open-air museum, the lunar landscape, and the Uchisar rock castle, where you have the chance to enjoy a panoramic view of the valleys below.

ITINERARY Expand All

Day 1: Arrival Istanbul
Day 2: Istanbul
Day 3: Istanbul – Kusadasi (1hr By Flight, Included)
Day 4: Kusadasi – Ephesus – Kusadasi (40 Km – 1hr)
Day 5: Kusadasi – Pamukkale – Antalya (450km – 6hrs)
Day 6: Antalya
Day 7: Antalya – Konya –cappadocia (500km – 7hrs)
Day 8: Cappadocia
Day 9: Cappadocia – Istanbul (90 Min By Flight, Included)
Day 10: Istanbul Departure

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

Superior Hotel Category = Celal Sultan Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Sura Hagia Sophia Hotel or similar 5*
Superior Hotel Category = Efe Boutique Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Charisma De Luxe Hotel or similar 5*
Superior Hotel Category = Best Western Khan Hotel or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Ramada Plaza by Wyndham or similar 5*
Superior Hotel Category = Fresco Cave Suites or similar 4*
Deluxe Hotel Category = Utopia Cave Suites or similar 5*
9 nights' accommodation

Meals

9 breakfasts
7 lunches (Day 2, 4-9)

Transport

Domestic flights from Istanbul to Izmir (Day 3)
Domestic flights from Kayseri to Istanbul (Day 9)
Inbound/Outbound airport transfers
Air-conditioned shared transportation throughout the tour

Guide

Operated with a professional English-speaking guide throughout the tour

Others

All activities mentioned in the itinerary: Treasures of Istanbul guided tour (Day 2), Spice Bazaar visit and Bosphorus Cruise (Day 3), Ancient Ephesus guided tour (Day 4), Pamukkale and ancient city of Hierapolis visit (Day 5), Antalya cable car ride, and Duden waterfalls visit (Day 6), Mevlana Rumi Museum and Sultanhani Caravanserai visit in Konya (Day 7), Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia guided tour (Day 8), Underground Cities of Cappadocia guided tour (Day 9)
Meet and Greet on Day 1

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Admission fees: Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, Pamukkale, Goreme Museum, Zelve (Pasabag), Tunaktepe Cable Car
Meals not mentioned in the inclusions section, drinks during meals
Tips for the guides & drivers
Optional excursions and activities (if any)
Any visit not mentioned in the program
Expenditures of a personal nature or items not stated explicitly in the program
Travel Insurance or any loss or extra cost arising due to unforeseen circumstances such as flight delays, accidents, etc.

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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:

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Best Of Turkey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 9 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 8 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 25 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 25 June 2024, a deposit is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 8 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.

Know Before You Go

Entrance tickets to Basilica Cistern, Hagia Sophia, Ancient Ephesus, House of Mary, Pamukkale, Goreme Museum, Zelve (Pasabag), Tunaktepe Cable Car can be purchased from the tour guide in cash Euro, Dollar or Turkish lira (skip the line tickets to avoid long ticket queues) Please note that local conditions prevalent at the time of travel may result in modifications to the tour contents without prior notice. Only one bag per person is allowed (15 kg) plus one hand luggage (8 kg). We reserve the right to change itineraries and activities due to weather conditions, technical problems or security reasons. Early check-in, late check-out, connecting or adjoining rooms in the hotel are subject to availability and not guaranteed No refund for unused services. Splitting of the package is not allowed

COVID-19 Safety Measures

This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:

This tour has implemented smaller group sizes than normal, allowing for more personal space on the vehicles, sights visited, hotels and restaurants.
Hygiene protocols have been adopted on this trip. Wearing a mask, hand washing and general sanitizing has been implemented on this tour. Frequently touched surfaces are furthermore regularly disinfected.
Distancing measures have been implemented to safeguard against COVID-19.

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