Turkey Group Discovery 10D/9N

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Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10-day tour. Start in Istanbul and travel to Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus. Soak your feet in thermal hot springs in Pamukkale and explore the dreamlike landscape of Cappadocia.
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Basic - 2 star
Physical level
Strenuous
Trip pace
Full schedule

Highlights

    • Explore Turkey’s cultural and historical centre with a full day tour of Istanbul Head to the ancient city of Hierapolis to soak in the hot thermal springs Visit the ruins at Troy, Pergamum, Hierapolis and Ephesus Explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia

What's this trip about?

    Discover the wonders of Turkey on this 10-day tour. Start in Istanbul and travel to Gallipoli, Troy, Pergamum and Ephesus. Soak your feet in thermal hot springs in Pamukkale and explore the dreamlike landscape of Cappadocia.

Details

Itinerary focusActive and Outdoor Sports
Group sizeGroup - max of 99 people
Age range3 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityIstanbul
End CityIstanbul

Destinations

Attractions

  • Çanakkale
  • Istanbul
  • Kusadasi
  • Pamukkale

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • Entrance fees
    • hotels (3N in Istanbul, 1N in Canakkale, 2N in Kusadasi, 1N in Pamukkale, 2N in Cappadocia)
    • All activities as per itinerary with English-speaking guide
    • Fees & permits
    • Transportation as per itinerary
    • All permits and taxes
    • 9B/6D
    • and 5
    • Airport transfers, Van
    • Airport pick-up & drop-off
    • 9 nights shared accommodation in 4

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Airport Pick-Up Upon arrival you will be picked up at the Istanbul airport and transferred to your accommodation for check-in Take the rest of the day to discover the magnificent city at your leisure Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 2: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Old City Tour (B) Set off today of your full day tour of Istanbul! Spread across two continents, this historically important city played an integral role in the development of both the Byzantine and Ottoman Empires Visit the famous 17th century Blue Mosque, the Aya Sofya museum, former residence of the Ottoman Sultans at Topkapi Palace, and the Hippodrome Overnight in Istanbul.

Day 3: Çanakkale, Turkey

Gallipoli Battlefields & Memorials (B/D) This morning you'll take a drive to Gallipoli, where you will receive a fully guided tour of this World War I battlefield site Once home to some of history's fiercest battles, today the site contains a plethora of memorial...

Day 4: Kusadasi, Turkey

Troy & The Acropolis of Pergamum (B/D) Start your day with a short drive to the ancient city of Troy Lying undiscovered until midway through the 19th century, the excavations brought back to life the legend of the Trojan horse and the poems of Homer Drive south ...

Day 5: Kusadasi, Turkey

Ephesus, Sirince & Kusadasi (B/D) After breakfast this morning, visit Ephesus, the city that at one time housed 250,000 people and is regarded as one of the best preserved ancient cities in the Mediterranean Discover the Temple of Artemis and explore the ancient ...

Day 6: Pamukkale, Turkey

Pamukkale & Hierapolis (B/D) Your day starts with a drive to Pamukkale, site of the white calcium terraces known as travertines Pamukkale is one of the most extraordinary natural wonders of Turkey; the buildings appearing to be made of snow or clouds as a result ...

Day 7: Cappadocia Tourist, Turkey

Silk Road to Konya (B/D) Today, travel back in time fand follow the ancient Silk Road towards Konya Learn more about the history of this important trade route with a stop at the Sultanhani Caravanserai, before getting to Konya and visiting the Mevlana museum Overnight in Cappadocia.

Day 8: Cappadocia Tourist, Turkey

Cappadocia (B/D) Today head out and explore the beautiful and surreal landscape of Cappadocia Unlike anywhere else on earth, this setting creates a fairytale view full of improbable rock formations and underground villages Enjoy a full tour of the place often descri...

Day 9: Istanbul, Turkey

Ankara & Return to Istanbul (B) This morning you will take a drive to Ankara, Turkey's modern day capital city Visit Anitkabir, the mausoleum of the famed Mustafa Kemal Ataturk, before returning to Istanbul where you will stay the night. **Note: Please be prepared for a long travel day with a lot of driving.

Day 10: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Airport Drop-Off (B) This morning enjoy a delicious breakfast and get ready for your transfer to Istanbul airport, where you'll catch your departing flight on to your next destination We wish you safe travels!

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Dates & Availability

Price From $2,476
Price per day$248
Last Updated: 4/4/2025

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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Cancellation policy

The cancellation policies of this trip when booked through Travelstride are determined by the stated policies of Bamba, the tour operator.

Any cancellation by a Client must be made in writing and be acknowledged by Travelstride in writing. The date on which the request to cancel is received by Travelstride will determine the cancellation fees applicable.

Cancellation for Bamba.

The cancellation fees are expressed hereafter as a percentage of the total tour price, excluding insurance. Cancellation fees for all Bamba products may vary without prior notice.

General cancelations by trip category (for Machu Picchu tours/treks see separate section below)

Cancellation by Client – Travel Passes:

  • Cancellation before requesting any transfer/activity - Full Refund
  • Cancellation after requesting any transfer/activity - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Day Trips (except Machu Picchu)

  • 7+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 6 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Independent, Self-Guided Trips & Tailor-Made Trips*:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 30% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

*Except Welcome Packages, Voluntour Trips, Air-Expeditions

Cancellation by Client – Welcome Packages, Private Tours & General Adventure Trips**:

  • 90+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 30 and 89 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

**Except Galapagos Trips, Brazil Carnival Tours, Machu Picchu Tours/Treks

Cancellation by Client – bamba Authentic Adventures:

  • 60+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 20% of total booking price
  • Between 30 and 59 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Galapagos Trips & Voluntour Trips:

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Air-Expeditions:

  • 365+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 90 and 364 days prior to trip departure - Charged 70% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 89 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Cancellation by Client – Brazil Carnival Tours:

  • 120+ days prior to trip departure - Charged 25% of total booking price
  • Between 61 and 119 days prior to trip departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 60 days prior to trip departure - No Refund

Specific Cancellations & Changes For Machy Picchu Tours/Treks
Inca Trail Treks to Machu Picchu

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 29 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change (subject to availability of permits)

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days - Date changes cannot be made

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $180 USD
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $200 USD
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Other Treks to Machu Picchu (Salkantay, Lares, Inca Jungle, Inca Quarry, Sacred Valley, Choquequirao)

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - Full Refund
  • Between 7 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged 50% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 6 days prior to trek departure - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged $70 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made (20% discount on booking another trek)

Switch to Another Machu Picchu Trek

  • 30+ days prior to trek departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trek departure - Charged or compensated price difference PLUS a fee of $50 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days prior to trek departure - No switch possible (20% discount on booking another trek)

Machu Picchu by Train Tours

Cancellation by Client

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - Full Refund
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged 80% of total booking price
  • Between 0 and 2 days - No Refund

Date Change

  • 30+ days prior to trip departure - No Fees
  • Between 3 and 29 days prior to trip departure - Charged $75 USD
  • Between 0 and 2 days - Date changes cannot be made

For more additional details, see the booking conditions of Bamba at the following web address: https://bambatravel.com/terms-conditions/5c78342ec23e0e17d1092e9f.

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