Highlights of Turkey

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duration 15 days
tour type Small group Request as private
age requirement 16-95 yrs
max group size 16
guiding method Fully guided
Tour Code BM-7543
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Operated in English

Starts Istanbul, Turkey
Ends Istanbul, Turkey

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Discover ancient history and monuments of the Ottoman empire
Visit the Roman city of Ephesus
See the limestone cascades and thermal springs at Pamukkale
Discover one of the best-preserved theatres of the ancient world, Aspendos
Enjoy an optional hot-air balloon ride over the fairy chimneys of Cappadocia

Start and end in Istanbul, the "Highlights Of Turkey" tour is a guided cultural, religious and historic sites tour that takes 15 days. You will travel through Istanbul, Ayvalik, Fethiye and 7 other destinations in Turkey. "Highlights Of Turkey" is a small group tour which includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.

Turkey played a vital role in the development of the Western world; over the centuries, it has provided a geographical and cultural bridge between Asia and Europe, with ruins and monuments attesting to the rise and fall of many great empires. Starting in Istanbul, we travel through the country, visiting ancient cities and Unesco World Heritage sites including Ephesus, Hierapolis and Aspendos, exploring the natural wonders at Pamukkale and Cappadocia and taking time to relax on the Aegean coast. Add to that the memorials of Gallipoli and you can be sure of a fascinating journey that showcases the best of this country.

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Day 1: Start Istanbul
Day 2: Transfer to Çanakkale via Gallipoli peninsula
Day 3: Visit the ancient city of Troy; head to the Aegean coastal town of Ayvalik
Day 4: Visit the ancient city of Pergamon; afternoon transfer to Selcuk
Day 5: Visit the historic site of Ephesus and the town of Selçuk
Day 6: Explore the limestone cascades of Pamukkale and the Roman ruins of Hierapolis
Day 7: Visit Xanthos; transfer to coastal town of Kaş
Day 8: Free day to rest or choose from the many activities available
Day 9: Transfer to the lively city of Antalya; afternoon sightseeing
Day 10: Visit the ancient city of Perge & theatre of Aspendos; afternoon transfer to Konya
Day 11: Visit the Mevlana Museum then to the Cappadocia region
Day 12: Discover Göreme Open-Air Museum and one of the fascinating underground cities in Cappadocia
Day 13: Flight to Istanbul. Afternoon optional city tour
Day 14: Free time; afternoon sightseeing including the Blue Mosque and Grand Bazaar
Day 15: End Istanbul

WHAT'S INCLUDED

Accommodation

All accommodation

Meals

All breakfasts

Transport

All transport and listed activities
Free group arrival and departure transfers available

Guide

Tour leader throughout

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

Travel insurance
Single accommodation (available on request)
Visas or vaccinations

CUSTOMER REVIEWS

4.8 - Excellent

Based on 8 reviews

Anonymous
On Sep 09 2019

5 - Excellent

A varied tour...history,culture,swimming,great food...what more could you want!

This was our ninth trip with the tour operator and it didnt disappoint. We saw so much in 2weeks..Gallipoli,Cannukale, Pammukale,Ephesus,Troy,Antalya and Kas, Capadoccia........the list goes on..... so much interesting history... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 16 2017

4 - Very Good

Highlights of Turkey

Turkey is an amazing country. There is so much to see and the two week tour is only going to give you a taste of what this country has to offer.

Anonymous
On Apr 16 2017

5 - Excellent

Terrific Turkey with the amazing Fatih Develi and Unal

We set our expectations quite high for this trip but these were exceeded in every way from start to finish after meeting our superb tour guide - Fatih Develi - in Istanbul. His organization and communication skills were ... Read more

Anonymous
On Apr 16 2017

4 - Very Good

The best of Turkey

A diverse trip, packed with lots of places to see over 2 weeks, yet it didn't feel too rushed and we had more free time than I have had on other similar holidays.

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CANCELLATION

No additional cancellation fees apply for this Highlights of Turkey tour. You can cancel the tour up to 93 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 92 days of departure.

Payment

For any tour departures within 17 July 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 17 July 2024, a deposit of 25% is required to confirm this tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 92 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.

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.
Group sizes are kept small to maintain a low risk ‘small group bubble’, with an average of 10 guests in each group.
Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be followed in transportation, accommodation and meal venues.
Several COVID-19 distancing measures have been adopted on this package tour to keep travellers safe.
All travellers will be required to be fully vaccinated no less than two weeks prior to travel.

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