13 Day Affordable Turkey
13 days
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3 Istanbul, 1 Canakkale, 2 Kusadasi, 1 Pamukkale, 1 Konya, 2 Cappadocia, 1 Ankara
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Overview
Trip type
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Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule
Highlights
- Tour the classical 4000-year-old city of Troy immortalized in Homer's epic poem, The Iliad Visit Pergamum, a kingdom dating back to the 4th century, home to the Roman center of Asclepion View Hierapolis, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, famed for its sacred hot springs Visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic †Transfers are available for purchase for land only or on alternative flight dates
What's this trip about?
3 Istanbul, 1 Canakkale, 2 Kusadasi, 1 Pamukkale, 1 Konya, 2 Cappadocia, 1 Ankara
Details
Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transport
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Trip includes
- Round trip flights New York-Istanbul, Istanbul-New York Other departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices Airline taxes & fuel surcharges 11 nights First Class accommodations
- 3 nights Istanbul 1 night Canakkale 2 nights Kusadasi 1 night Pamukkale 1 night Konya 2 nights Cappadocia 1 night Ankara Hotel taxes, fees & service charges Hotel porterage All transfers included only with airfare purchase on package arrival & departure dates† 21 meals: 11 breakfasts, 1 lunch, 9 dinners Sightseeing per itinerary in modern air-conditioned motor coach Services of English-speaking tour manager throughout Entrance fees per itinerary Comfortable wireless earphones for enhanced touring
Itinerary
DAY 1, Friday - Depart for Turkey
Depart for Turkey
DAY 2, Saturday - Arrive in Istanbul
Arrive in Istanbul, at the crossroads of Europe and Asia and transfer to your hotel. Balance of the day is at leisure. Tonight, attend orientation meeting with a Welcome Drink at approximately 7:30 PM with your Tour Manager and fellow travelers. We recommend that you select flights which arrive in Istanbul no later than 4 PM on Day 2 of the itinerary, or earlier if possible
Overnight: Istanbul
DAY 3, Sunday - Istanbul City Tour
Embark on a half day morning tour of Istanbul, the only city that straddles two continents Your tour includes the Rustem Pasha Mosque, a 16th century Ottoman Mosque famous for its large quantities of Iznik tiles, which are set in a very wide variety of floral and geometr...
DAY 4, Monday - Drive to Canakkale
This morning, depart Istanbul and drive towards the town of Gallipoli, site of the famous Ottoman victory against the Allies during World War I. Cross the Dardanelles by ferry and continue to the Canakkale province, located in northwest Turkey, where you will arrive in the early evening
Overnight: Canakkale
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 5, Tuesday - Visit Troy, Pergamum, Drive to Kusadasi
This morning, proceed to the classical city of Troy. Tour this 4000-year-old city and legendary center of the Trojan War, made immortal by Homer's epic poem The Iliad. Then, drive to Pergamum, a powerful kingdom during the ancient Hellenistic period, and visit the Asclep...
DAY 6, Wednesday - Full Day in Kusadasi
Enjoy a full day at leisure in Kusadasi. Or, join the optional tour to Ancient Ephesus where the Temple of Artemis, one of the "Seven Wonders of the Ancient World," once stood. Walk along the 2000 year old marble streets; see the Great Theatre, the Odeon, the Fountain of...
DAY 7, Thursday - Pamukkale Hot Springs, Necropolis, and Hierapolis
Depart Kusadasi and drive to Pamukkale, famous for its mineral-rich hot springs and white terraces. Visit the Necropolis and the ancient city of Hierapolis "Holy City," a UNESCO a World Heritage Site situated atop the Pamukkale hot springs. The Pamukkale hot springs have...
DAY 8, Friday - Travel to Konya
Today, travel from Pamukkale, the "Cotton Castle," to Konya, a city renowned for its Seljuk architecture and also as the home of the "Whirling Dervishes." Arrive in the afternoon and visit the Mausoleum of Mevlana with its distinctive fluted dome of turquoise tiles. View...
DAY 9, Saturday - Visit Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route to Cappadocia
Depart for Cappadocia, visiting the magnificent Caravanserai of Sultanhan en route. Afterward, visit Guzelyurt, a fine example of cave dwellings and Greek influences in the Cappadocia region. Following lunch, continue to Nevsehir in Cappadocia. Upon arrival in Cappadocia...
DAY 10, Sunday - Morning Sightseeing in Cappadocia
Awake very early to participate in the optional hot air Balloon Ride that takes you soaring over the magnificent Cappadocian landscape with its incredible fairy chimney rock formations -- the feeling is both serene and sublime. Then, explore Cappadocia with your group to...
DAY 11, Monday - Ankara, Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk
This morning, depart for Ankara, the capital and the second largest city of Turkey. Upon arrival, visit the Mausoleum of Kemal Ataturk, founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. Leading up to the Mausoleum, also known as the Anitkabir, lies a vast brick courty...
DAY 12, Tuesday - Travel to Istanbul
Depart for Istanbul, arriving in the early afternoon. Leisure time to explore on your own on this last day in Turkey. Perhaps, embark on the optional cruise along the Bosphorus, the winding straits separating Europe and Asia. View humble fishing villages and suspension b...
DAY 13, Wednesday - Depart Turkey
Transfer to the airport for your departure flight
Meals: Breakfast
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Last Updated: 2/23/2024
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