Turkey Highlights Adventure 8D/7N

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Spend 8 days in Turkey to discover Istanbul's unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots, and to experience the ancient city of Ephesus and Pamukkale, before being impressed by Cappadocia's amazing rock formations.
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Overview

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

Highlights

    • Visit one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World Marvel at Cappadocia’s churches and fairy chimneys Experience Istanbul’s Grand Bazaar and mosques

What's this trip about?

    Spend 8 days in Turkey to discover Istanbul's unmistakable icons as well as the hard-to-find secret spots, and to experience the ancient city of Ephesus and Pamukkale, before being impressed by Cappadocia's amazing rock formations.

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

  • Istanbul
  • Selcuk

Min Group Size

  • Min Group Size: 3

Max Group Size

  • Max Group Size: 99

Trip includes

    • Bus from Goreme to Istanbul
    • Admission fees
    • All transportation during the tours
    • 4B/5L
    • 1N in Hostel Dorm or 3-star Hotels in Selcuk
    • All applicable taxes
    • Bus from Selcuk to Goreme
    • 4N in Hostel Dorm or 3-star hotel and 3N overnight bus
    • 1N Overnight bus to Cappadocia
    • 1N in Hostel Dorm or 3-star Hotels in Cappadocia
    • 1N Overnight bus to Istanbul
    • Airport transfers
    • 2N in Hostel Dorm or 3-star Hotels in Istanbul
    • 1N Overnight bus to Selcuk
    • Bus from Istanbul to Selcuk
    • English-speaking guide during some activities

Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Airport Pickup & Free Day Upon arrival to Istanbul, you will be picked up at the airport and transferred to your accommodation where you will have time to get settled in Enjoy the rest of the day at leisure chilling in the hotel or begin your adventure b...

Day 2: Istanbul, Turkey

Istanbul Street Food Tour (L) Begin the day amid wafting aromas of the Spice Market This is followed by a sightseeing boat cruise through the Bosphorus, the strait dividing the European and Asian continents where you will admire seeing beautiful palaces, mansions, pa...

Day 3: Istanbul, Turkey

Old City Tour (L) he tour begins with a visit to the Imperial Palace of Topkapi, from which Ottoman Sultans ruled their grand empire for over 400 years Afterwards you will visit Hagia Sophia, a 5th century church, once the greatest in the world The next stop is at t...

Day 4: Selcuk, Turkey

Ephesus Tour (L) Arrival in Selcuk early morning The tour will begin at the remains of the Artemis Temple, one of the seven wonders of the ancient world Next, visit the spectacular site of Ephesus, undoubtedly the most superbly preserved Greco-Roman city in the worl...

Day 5: Selcuk, Turkey

Pamukkale Tour (L) We will drive to Pamukkale, the centre of natural thermal springs and waters with healing properties You will visit cascading travertens, ancient city of Hierapolis which has the largest Nekropol in Anatolia with 1200 gravestones Overnight bus to Cappadocia.

Day 6: Cappadocia Tourist, Turkey

Cappadocia Tour (L) Arrival in Cappadocia early morning You will begin the day in Devrent Valley, followed by Pasabag also known as Monk's Valley This will be followed by Avanos, a village situated on the banks of Kizilirmak River, famous for its clay pottery In th...

Day 7: Cappadocia Tourist, Turkey

Free Day Today is a free day for you to enjoy Cappadocia Enjoy your day and in the evening head to the bus station for your overnight bus back to Istanbul.

Day 8: Istanbul, Turkey

Arrival in Istanbul You will arrive back to Istanbul early in the morning From here, you will hop into your airport transfer and your tour with us with come to an end We wish you a great onward journey.

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Dates & Availability

Price From $869
Price per day$109
Last Updated: 3/12/2025

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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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