Silk Road Explorer Tour
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- No booking fees
- COVID-19protected
- Active and outdoor
- Art and architecture
- Young Adults
- Customizable
- duration 7 days
- tour type Group Request as private
- age requirement 18-99 yrs
- max group size 20
- guiding method Fully guided
- Tour Code BM-22662
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- Operated in English
- Starts Kusadasi, Turkey
- Ends Istanbul, Turkey +7
HIGHLIGHTS
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- Site of the Temple of Artemis
- UNESCO Heritage site
- Village
- UNESCO Heritage site
The "Silk Road Explorer Tour" starts from Kusadasi and ends in Istanbul. It is an art and architecture tour that takes 7 days taking you through Goreme, Hierapolis, Cappadocia and 6 other destinations in Turkey. "Silk Road Explorer Tour" is a guided group that includes accommodation, transport, meals and others.
This 7 day tour, starts from Kuşadası, Turkey, and ends at Istanbul, Turkey. Travel in the footsteps of traders of days gone by on this tour which starts in Kusadasi on the Aegean Coast then heads inland to beautiful Pamukkale and along the old Silk Road to Cappadocia where you will be in awe of its incredible landscape.
This 7 day tour, starts from Kuşadası, Turkey, and ends at Istanbul, Turkey. Travel in the footsteps of traders of days gone by on this tour which starts in Kusadasi on the Aegean Coast then heads inland to beautiful Pamukkale and along the old Silk Road to Cappadocia where you will be in awe of its incredible landscape.
ITINERARY
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Day 1: Kusadasi
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Day 2: Ephesus, Kusadasi
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Day 3: Pamukkale, Hierapolis
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Day 4: Silk Road, Konya
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Day 5: Cappadocia, Goreme, Underground City
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Day 6: Ankara
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Day 7: Istanbul
WHAT'S INCLUDED
WHAT'S EXCLUDED
Accommodation
- 2 Overnight Kuşadası at Ilayda Avantgarde Hotel (Boutique)
- 1 Overnight Pamukkale at Adem Pira Hotel (4 star)
- 2 Overnight Cappadocia at Gamirasu Hotel (Boutique Cave)
- 1 Overnight Istanbul at Nidya Hotel Galataport (4 star)
Meal
- 6 breakfast and 5 dinner
Transport
- Transportation in a fully air-conditioned, non-smoking vehicle
- Tips except Driver and Guide
Guide
- Professional English-speaking tour guide for the duration of the tour
Others
- Entrance fees
- Suggested optional activities
- Tips - Driver and Guide
- Compulsory Travel Insurance
- Any international flights 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 Silk Road Explorer Tour tour. Travel insurance is mandatory to buy. We recommend purchasing it from World Nomads
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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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CANCELLATION
2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote. COVID-19 Safety Measures
No additional cancellation fees apply for this Silk Road Explorer Tour tour. You can cancel the tour up to 45 days prior departure and avoid paying the full amount, but your deposit paid is non-refundable. No refund applies for cancellations within 44 days of departure.
PaymentFor any tour departures within 30 May 2024, full payment is required. For tours that depart later than 30 May 2024, a deposit of 250 USD is required to confirm the tour, and the remaining balance will be charged 44 days before trip departure.
Travel InsuranceSilk Road Explorer Tour 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 Silk Road Explorer Tour 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.
1. Group Size : Minimum Group Size of 2. Maximum Group Size of 20.2. Age : Minimum Age of 8. Whilst there is no Maximum Age set it is assumed the customer is fit enough to take part in the activity or tour. Health documents may be requested.
3. Single travellers are obliged to pay Single Supplement and will have the hotel room to themselves.
4. Instead of travelling between Cappadocia and Istanbul by bus, an optional morning flight from Kayseri (Cappadocia) to Istanbul is available at extra cost. Please contact with us for a quote. COVID-19 Safety Measures
This trip incorporates the following COVID-19 measures:
- Our 16 seater minivan will only carry a maximum of 8 people to adhere to distancing protocols against COVID-19.
- Wearing a mask, hand washing and sanitizing has been implemented per local government advice. Frequent disinfection of regularly touched surfaces is highly encouraged. Hygiene safety measures and distancing will be ensured in our accommodations and during transportation.
- All passengers are required to have a negative PCR test, taken no more than 48 hours prior to departure.
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