Best of West Turkey - 9 days
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Overview
Highlights
- Istanbul - Take in the highlights of the Old City including the iconic Blue Mosque, behemoth Hagia Sofia, Topkapi Palace and the bustling Grand Bazaar
- Ephesus - Roam around the Roman ruins of ancient Ephesus, with its spectacular Library of Celsus and see all that remains of the Temple of Artemis, one of the Seven Ancient Wonders of the World
- Kusadasi - Spend two nights on Turkey's beautiful Aegean Coast in this attractive resort town
- Pamukkale - Paddle in the thermal pools and walk along the striking white calcium terraces that have formed over thousands of years
- Hierapolis - Explore this hill-top Roman spa town and opt to swim in Cleopatra's sacred pool with its submerged Roman ruins
- Fethiye - Enjoy three days of R&R in this picturesque port city on the Turquoise Coast
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Trip includes
- 8 breakfasts, 1 lunches & 3 dinners
- 8 nights 4-star hotels
- 2 internal flights (Istanbul - Izmir and Dalaman - Istanbul)
- Airport transfers on days 1, 3 and 9
- Shared sightseeing in Istanbul, Ephesus and Pamukkale (with others in max group of 14 passengers. Private guide is available for a supplement)
- English-speaking, degree qualified Turkish tour guide for all included sightseeing
- All relevant transfers in private modern air-conditioned vehicles. Transportation for sightseeing tours in a modern air-conditioned touring vehicle/coach
- Entrance fees for all included sightseeing
Itinerary
Upon arrival at Istanbul Airport you will be met and transferred to your hotel in the heart of the city. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
After breakfast take in the highlights of Istanbul on a full day tour. In the heart of the Old City visit the famous Blue Mosque of Sultan Ahmet I, with its six minarets and striking Hagia Sophia, which was the largest church in Christendom for a thousand years. Also ...
Istanbul – Izmir - Kusadasi. Transfer to the airport for your flight to Izmir. Upon arrival you will be met and transferred to your hotel in Kusadasi, a large resort town on Turkey's beautiful Aegean Coast. The rest of the day is free to spend at leisure.
This morning you will be picked up from your hotel for a full day tour of Ephesus and the Virgin Mary’s House. First, visit the ruins of the Temple of Artemis, which was one of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. Then travel on to ancient Ephesus, the best-preserv...
Kusadasi - Pammukale. Bid farewell to Kusadasi and transfer by road to Pammukale with its spectacular white calcium terraces, filled with natural thermal spring waters. On a tour of this remarkable site, take a walk along the hillside terraces, known as travertines, a...
Pammukale - Fethiye. Travel south to Fethiye for three days of relaxation in this picturesque port town on Turkey's stunning Turquoise Coast. Spend your days at leisure strolling around the atmospheric Old Town with its traditional markets. And make sure to visit some...
Fethiye - Istanbul. Transfer to Dalaman Airport today for your included flight back to Istanbul, where your tour comes to an end. Alternatively, if you would like to extend your stay in Istanbul then we would be happy to arrange this for you. You can also opt to exclude the flight back to Istanbul if you wish.
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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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What's excluded
- International flights and visas
- Tipping - an entirely personal gesture
- Optional Bosphorus dinner cruise (book locally)
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