Highlights of Turkey

  • Best price guaranteed
  • No booking fees
  • duration 8 days
  • tour type Small group Request as private
  • age requirement 16-79 yrs
  • max group size 16
  • guiding method Fully guided
  • Tour Code BM-36126
  • 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 Dalyan, Turkey
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HIGHLIGHTS Download trip notes
  • Discover the contrasts and highlights of Turkey on this one-week trip down the west coast
  • Journey from captivating Istanbul to poignant Gallipoli and down to the Turquoise Coast
  • Visit remarkable Greco-Roman ruins and the stunning travertine terraces of Pamukkale
Start in Istanbul and end in Dalyan, the "Highlights Of Turkey" trip is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 8 days. You will travel through Pamukkale, Dalyan, Canakkale and 4 other destinations in Turkey. "Highlights Of Turkey" is a small group trip which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Take in the highlights of Turkey on this fast-paced trip along the west coast. Journey from bustling Istanbul to historic Dalyan, via ancient ruins and breathtaking landscapes. From Greco-Roman sites to relics left from Ottoman rule, tick off Turkey's must-sees before unwinding on the Turquoise Coast.



Highlights of Istanbul - Get lost amongst the spice-scented souks and historic sites of energetic Istanbul.



Ancient cultures - Journey to Ephesus on the Ionian coast and Hierapolis perched above the white travertine terraces at Pamukkale.



Gallipoli - Experience the poignant World War I memorials including the Lone Pine Cemetery.
ITINERARY Expand All
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  • Day 1 : Join trip in Istanbul
  • Day 2 : Full day tour of Istanbul’s highlights
  • Day 3 : Visit the memorials of the World War I site of Gallipoli. Stay in Canakkale
  • Day 4 : Explore the ancient sites of Troy and Pergamon
  • Day 5 : Visit the famed Greco-Roman city of Ephesus. Drive to Pamukkale
  • Day 6 : Explore Pamukkale and Hierapolis. Drive to Dalyan
  • Day 7 : Take a riverboat to Caunos
  • Day 8 : Trip ends in Dalyan
WHAT'S INCLUDED
Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts, 1 Dinner
Accommodation
  • Monaco Hotel (2 nights)
  • Canak Hotel (1 night)
  • Cenka Hotel (1 night)
  • Lycus River Hotel (1 night)
  • Hotel Palme (2 nights)
Transport
  • Driver(s)
  • Bus
  • Boat
  • Ferry
Guide
  • Explore Tour Leader
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
  • Any international flights to Istanbul and from Dalyan 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 Highlights of Turkey 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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GOOD TO KNOW Download trip notes
CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Turkey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 63 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 62 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 21 June 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 21 June 2024, a deposit of 10% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 62 days before trip departure.

Travel Insurance

Highlights 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 Highlights 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:

  • The average size of this tour is just 12 people.
  • Rigorous hygiene safety measures will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
  • All travellers 18 years and older will be required to be either fully vaccinated atleast 14 days prior to departure or have taken a negative test (rapid antigen or PCR)  within 72 hours of departure.
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